Have questions about Pinup? Help us develop the Pinup Crash Course!

[Roxy Tart {PL Team / Comm. Mgr}]

Whether you are new to the site, or new to the scene, we know there are a lot of questions you'd like answered. So this is your chance to ask them. Even if you're not new, think back to when you were... what questions did you have then?

 

We'll be taking these questions into consideration for our new Pin Up Crash Course section. (more info can be found here: http://www.pinuplifestyle.com/forum/topics/pin-up-crash-course)

 

So think hard, and post 'em here. Anything you want to know, we want to answer!

[Roxy Tart {PL Team / Comm. Mgr}]

Wow, no questions at all? Crazy!

[Aloha Bunni]

I have a few questions, and I don't mind being the first one.

 

Easiest way to do Victory Rolls? Took me a while to get it, but always willing to know how to do it better. And is there a trick to them with BIG thick hair?

 

Easiest Way to do soft waves?

 

And the one I still haven't mastered

Easiest way to do Feline or Cat eyes with liner, I have tried the looking down, and several other ways, I can't make them match.

 

XOXO

Aloha

[Jenna "D" Lucks]

Here is one for you that I had starting out...What kind of undergarments do you wear under dresses etc. to make yourself appear thinner? A corset? high waisted panties? spanx? and where do you buy them?

[Ashley]

where to get/how to do vintage inspired manicures? best red lipstick for different skin types? 

 

I have more, but it all just rushed out of my brain at the moment... ugh!

[Ashley]

oh! about wigs and hair pieces: do you use them? which ones are the best? where is the best place(s) to buy?

what are the must haves for a pin-up gals wardrobe: from everyday staples to ubber glam.

 

[CoCo Chevelle]

How does one get started into modeling??

 

How do you decide on photographers??

 

How do you go about getting pictures submitted to magazines??

 

How do you get the curls and victory rolls to stay with the bobbi pins?? Cuz I don't know about some of you but, I always have had a hard time getting those pins in there just right and I end up with 100 pins for one victory roll lol!!

[Roxy Tart {PL Team / Comm. Mgr}]

These are great girls! To be honest I hadn't even thought about the beauty questions, I was only thinking about the industry. This is why we asked, you ladies will think of things we never would. Thank you so much and keep 'em coming!

[Aloha Bunni]

Here's one that I get asked all the time -

 

The Etiquette as a PinUp !

 

Where do you learn this? How do I find how to behave like a PinUp Lady?

 

I did my homework on PinUp girls and would suggest any new Lady to do the same. PinUp is a lifestyle and is MY lifestyle.

[DanO]

OK, this is all nice but what about the Pin Up photographer? I have been studying the genre for a while now and think I have an understanding of what a good pinup is but, I haven't perfected the post processing.

What is we had a forum for each major subject; Hair, Makeup, photographer, posing, etc.

 

I truly believe the time is ripe for Pin Up to go mainstream, this could be the seed that makes that a reality...

 

Dan

[Mindi Von Love]

My question is around clothing. Where is the best place or even ideas on where to get pinup clothing? Just when I think I have it I put my outfits on and something is missing. The shoes are not right or I am missing the accessories, etc. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Mindi Von Love

[Ashley]

This is a great question!

Aloha Bunni said:

Here's one that I get asked all the time -

 

The Etiquette as a PinUp !

 

Where do you learn this? How do I find how to behave like a PinUp Lady?

 

I did my homework on PinUp girls and would suggest any new Lady to do the same. PinUp is a lifestyle and is MY lifestyle.

[Tifa DeLeone]

Etiquette as a PinUp?

Be a lady, there are tons of  books on etiquette. Treat others as you wish to be treated.

Don't badmouth other people in the business and give praise to others when they do great work.

Appriciate people who take their time to compliment you.

 

Keep yourself groomed and well prepared for shoots.

Learn about the pinup history and keep it classy.

 

Pinup clothing, getting it right?

Study classic pinup images. They are the best resources!

Go with vintage or reproduction companies.

Typical details that you might miss:

Stockings, go with this and not this.

Garter/girdle, go with this or this and not this.

Shoes, go with a classical pump like this and save the fetish heels for fetish-pinup shoots.

Go for the round toe, not pointy.

Lipstick, go with red! Not pink or natural.

Bra, spot the difference between a bullet bra and a modern bra and stay away from the last one.

Be sure to curl your hair or have a retro up do.

I think it's all in the details if you want a CLASSIC pinup.

I play with fetish and latex myself but the classic pinup is my fave and also so much fun to shoot.

Best must haves for the classical pinup is a retro lingerie set in a basic color, like bullet bra + girdle. Black stockings and nice heels. That's it! Then work on the hair and makeup

 

Hope you got some help :)