Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA and Portland and Salem, Oregon!
United States
Classic Retro, Modern, Modern Retro, Tiki, Rockabilly, Burlesque
Profile Information:
What best describes your role in the industry?
Model, Photographer, Artist, Designer, Vendor, Just a Fan
Tell us a little about yourself! (details or get declined)
A little of my background information - while I consider myself a Californian, I am actually a Texan currently residing in both Southern California and Oregon, spending about 50% of my time annually in each place.
I am a University of Southern California graduate, with an education background in Sociology, History, and Criminal Justice. (I am a Volunteer Crime Victim Advocate w/ the local DA's Office currently on inactive status due to time constraints...I am also a graduate of the Salem Citizen Police Academy.) My early career plans included law school and/or police work. Upon graduation from USC (1988), I took and passed the written exam for the Los Angeles Police Department, but didn't proceed with the rest of the required testing as I didn't feel like I wanted to jump right into a patrol car at that point! Those plans changed!
Instead of going to law school or pursuing a career in law enforcement right away as planned, I started working in the radio promotion department at A&M Records.
I worked in Hollywood as a Promotion Coordinator at A&M Records for many years (1989 to 1997), then worked as an Artist Relations Assistant for Sabian Cymbals. While at my "day jobs," I had some fun as a part-time "glamour model." I have appeared in a calendar, on a few romance novel covers, and in a few magazines.
I always have future photo shoots/projects lined up, and spend most of my time on my related business venture...I am the owner of an online boutique - Retro Glamour Girl. I design, make and sell "vintage pin-up inspired" faux hair flowers and accessories. My floral clips have appeared in Us Weekly, Barracuda, Salon City, and Elegant Bride Magazines. I must say - turning what you love to do into your own business is a beautiful thing!
In addition to retroglamourgirl.com. I maintain my eBay Store, Mermaid's Jest Magnetic Novelties (I sell humorous, irreverent and risque magnets, VINTAGE CLOTHING, etc!)
I am Scottish, Irish, English, French, German and Dutch.
How did you find PL? (Who referred you?, What site was the link on? What keywords did you search?) Be detailed, It helps us advertise and thank people!
E-mailed invites from Pin-Ups Hair Design, Inc and Dee!
Thank you so much for showing me this!!! I had no idea Pin Up Lifestyle even existed!!!!! your the best
when are we going to meet. Are you still making The Bettys some clips? You know we will promote the hell out of them :)
Laura, dropin by to say thanks for spreading the word about PL! The more the merrier, it will only get bigger and better! BTW, you'd make a great Coca-Cola Doll ;) I'd be honored, check out my page for details!
yes i took their class a few years ago, and again this summer... i did another shoot one on one with Bettina May... they are great gals to work with and expert teachers... They are clearly my mentors... i like your website, i know i have seen your site a few times... i know when i worked with Bettina, i wore one of your clips (a few years ago), cause i came home after and googled your site...
do you ever 'look/recrute' more models to work with?
xoxo Soda Shop Sue
word on the street is youre coming to texas! Do tell if thats true!! If so, we should meet up for lunch or something. I'm not sure what part of Texas you'll be coming to, it is a pretty big state but if you find yourself in Houston or any surrounding areas, do let me know! oh and I want some floral accessories!!
You're a sweetheart! And also as I've said, gorgeous. I doubt I'll be able to take you anywhere you'll probably cause a scene *winks*
I checked out angel and I LOVE her work, I seriously want to work with her. I'd like to purchase your flower clips so please let me know how I can do that. I read your blog, thats great london wow! I went to england a few months ago with my then boyfriend. It wa sgreat but then I got to thinking about 28 weeks later and got a little freaked out. *giggles* Well, I dont live in Houston but rather 30-45 minutes north of it. I usually dont go downtown much unless its for a dinner theatre or cabaret/burlesque show. Anyways, I'm glad you'll be here in town so when you come back and have your car (since my dad uses mine a lot) we can meet up and have lunch and take tons and tons of pictures!! Thanks for being a sweetie and yeah let me know how I can get some of those elegant flower clips!
Hi Laura, I love the cute logos on your tees! Your photos are so pretty :) Did you have fun working with Dita Von Teese?...
thanks for the friend request
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Valen
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Kimberly K
Hugs
;-)
xoxo
Nov 12, 2008
Diamond Bettys
when are we going to meet. Are you still making The Bettys some clips? You know we will promote the hell out of them :)
Nov 12, 2008
Dottie Darling
xoxo Dottie
Nov 12, 2008
Desirée {PL Team}
Let me know next time you're in San Francisco!
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Edson Carlos
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NolaChick™ {Madam}
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Brittany
Are you planning anything fun for the weekend??
Nov 13, 2008
Soda Shop Sue
yes i took their class a few years ago, and again this summer... i did another shoot one on one with Bettina May... they are great gals to work with and expert teachers... They are clearly my mentors... i like your website, i know i have seen your site a few times... i know when i worked with Bettina, i wore one of your clips (a few years ago), cause i came home after and googled your site...
do you ever 'look/recrute' more models to work with?
xoxo Soda Shop Sue
Nov 13, 2008
Bradley Harder
xo
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Edson Carlos
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Lord Rampalion
Love your pics. Hope you are well?
XxX
Nov 13, 2008
Lisa Vondane
I checked out angel and I LOVE her work, I seriously want to work with her. I'd like to purchase your flower clips so please let me know how I can do that. I read your blog, thats great london wow! I went to england a few months ago with my then boyfriend. It wa sgreat but then I got to thinking about 28 weeks later and got a little freaked out. *giggles* Well, I dont live in Houston but rather 30-45 minutes north of it. I usually dont go downtown much unless its for a dinner theatre or cabaret/burlesque show. Anyways, I'm glad you'll be here in town so when you come back and have your car (since my dad uses mine a lot) we can meet up and have lunch and take tons and tons of pictures!! Thanks for being a sweetie and yeah let me know how I can get some of those elegant flower clips!
Nov 14, 2008
sherockss
Nov 14, 2008
Anela Amaretto
thanks for the friend request
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Betty Wild
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Elizabeth ZAMH
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Sara
Have a great day!
Nov 14, 2008
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TNT Tauna
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Alley DeRosas
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Christophe Mourthé
KIQSS YOU SO MUCH
I WAIT YOU ALWAYS IN FRANCE
MANY THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND KINDNESS
BISOUX DE PARIS
I WISH YOU ALL SUCCESS TOO
CHRISTOPHE MOURTHÉ
www .christophemourthe.com
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Miss Tiny T
Hope you have a great weekend!
xoxo
T
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Anthony Davison
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Sara
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Marissa Lily
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Miss Malice
I can;t ait to check out your floral clips, what I have seen so far are gorgeous! Thanks for the add!
xoxox
Nov 16, 2008
Raven Foxx
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RJ Taylor
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Lord Rampalion
I hope your weekend was lovely
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Pinky Paradise
Kisses
Pinky
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foxy x
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