Laura Bennett

58, Female

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.
Official Website or Tumblr Link:
http://www.retroglamourgirl.com
Facebook or (gulp) MySpace Link:
http://myspace.com/retroglamourgirl
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!

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  • Game Photography Edinburgh.

    Photobucket

    Jan 23, 2009

  • TortureCouture.com


    SHOE Clearance on ebay:
    http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/vixen_girl


    www.TORTURECOUTURE.com

    Jan 26, 2009


  • Model

    GOOD-BYE

    HI DOLL
    THANKS FOR THE ADD

    Jan 27, 2009

  • Infamous Nina Nightshade

    Hey there! I tried to send pics your way, but your mailbox was full!

    Jan 30, 2009

  • Ava des Mortes

    You're awesome! But Criminal Justice makes me sad... I've been attacked twice... well I'm sure you can make assumptions as to what happened without me actually having to BUST right out and say it... haha. I dunno... being a victim twice makes me a little uneasy about Criminal Justice. Maybe you can explain it to me better?

    Feb 1, 2009

  • Essex Machina

    Hey, woman. Thanks for the add. Great work. I mean it.

    Feb 2, 2009

  • Kimberly K

    See you in 4 days LLB!!!
    ;-)
    xoxoxo

    Feb 2, 2009

  • Riviera

    Have a happy weekend :)

    Feb 6, 2009

  • Rebecca Love *SGC*

    Hope you are haveing a great day doll!! xox

    Feb 12, 2009

  • La Catrina Accessories


    glitter-graphics.com

    Feb 14, 2009


  • Model

    GOOD-BYE

    Cheers from Lenion

    Feb 19, 2009

  • Rebecca Love *SGC*

    Have a great week doll!

    Feb 24, 2009


  • Model

    GOOD-BYE

    Good morning
    I hope you have a myspace if so can you please add
    www.myspace.com/luckybetties
    vote for me I enter their zombie pinup contest
    thanks so much

    Feb 25, 2009

  • ...Soggystella...

    have a very happy birthday. CHEERS....

    Mar 1, 2009

  • Kat Von Chesticles

    Happy birthday!!!! Hope you have a beautiful day :)

    Mar 2, 2009

  • Eric van Nox

    Happy Birthday, sugar :)

    Mar 2, 2009


  • Model

    Betty Red {PL Team / Madam}

    Happy Birthday Beautiful!

    xoxo!

    Mar 2, 2009

  • Dr. Yobb

    happy burpday!! have fun streakin' 'round in yer burpdau suit!! ;)
    Dr. Yobb

    Mar 2, 2009

  • Edson Carlos

    Laura I'm here to wish you a very very special evening tonight, I'm sure you're headin out to paint the town red, do it right and rock it out!

    Happy Birthday from the PL Team.

    Mar 2, 2009


  • Hair/Makeup Artist

    Salena Renee

    WOW! Ok, first things first, thank you for the request, but now back to what I'm dying to get out! I LOVE what you have made!!!! WOWSA!
    The vibe of your page is so awesome too, fabulous dahling, simply fabulous!

    Apr 22, 2009

  • Sharon Marie {PLA}

    weekend greeting Pictures, Images and Photos

    Apr 24, 2009

  • SANTIAGO

    Sending a gentlemanly hello and introducing myself Laura
    Stay inspiring.
    -RICEandBEANZ-.

    TWITTER
    or click below

    May 24, 2009


  • Model

    Roxy Tart {PL Team / Comm. Mgr}


    Happy Memorial Day
    Grab a new Myspace 2.0 Layout

    May 24, 2009

  • SANTIAGO

    Sending a gentlemanly hello and introducing myself Laura
    Stay inspiring.
    -RICEandBEANZ-.

    TWITTER
    or click below

    May 25, 2009

  • Mikey Kay

    Just wanted to stop by and say Hello!!

    Mikey

    May 25, 2009

  • Desirée {PL Team}

    Don't forget to go list your shop in our latest and greatest addition to PL, The Directory! :)

    May 31, 2009

  • Maggie *SGC*

    Jun 1, 2009

  • Mikey Kay

    Hey Hey
    Just wanted to stop by and see how you are doing? And I hope you have a great weekend!!!!

    Mikey

    Jun 13, 2009

  • Raven Foxx

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    Jun 27, 2009


  • Model

    GOOD-BYE

    HELLO

    JUST STOPING BY TO WISH YOU A GOOD REST OF THE WEEK

    XOOX LV

    Jul 7, 2009


  • Model

    GOOD-BYE

    HAVE A FABULOUS WEEKEND AND UPCOMING WEEK

    XO MLV

    Jul 9, 2009

  • PinUp Star {PLA}

    Wow Laura! Love the flowers! You obviously have an eye for detail and beauty! Thanks for looking us up!
    Xoxo
    Robin

    Jul 15, 2009

  • Gidget Chaos

    Red headed great weekend

    Jul 15, 2009


  • Model

    Sienna Sinclaire

    Thanks for your friend request!

    Aug 23, 2009

  • Maria Dalila Senestrari

    thanks for accepting me

    Aug 29, 2009

  • Whirlingturban

    Your flowers are extra special!

    -Katherine in Bali

    Sep 3, 2009

  • Gidget Chaos

    Photobucket

    Sep 12, 2009


  • Model

    Erin Marie

    Thanks for the request. I love your flowers! xx

    Sep 13, 2009

  • Ama Lea Photo

    Hey Girls! I'm booking Halloween shoots in LA for the rest of the month and into October! Message me for rates and info! xoxoxoxo

    Sep 16, 2009

  • Greg Autry

    Laura, I'm looking to do some Pin-Up work to add to my portfolio.
    Paid Shoot.
    write me if interested
    Greg Autry gregautry.cga@gmail.com
    thanks
    Greg

    Oct 19, 2009


  • Model

    Roxy Tart {PL Team / Comm. Mgr}

    PL is coming out in style and force at Disney's Rock Around the Park. We would love to have you join us! It'll be a great chance to hang with old friends and make new ones. All the information is under the link. Hope to see you there!
    xoxoxoxo

    Rock Around the Park

    Oct 19, 2009

  • That Cat in the Hat {★}Manfriend

    HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

    Oct 30, 2009


  • Model

    GOOD-BYE

    HI THERE
    HOPE ALL IS GOING FANTASTIC FOR YOU AND BEST WISHES ON THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS!!!
    XX LENION

    Nov 30, 2009

  • Desirée {PL Team}

    Laura! Happy 2010 to you! Hope all is well!! :)

    Jan 14, 2010

  • Desirée {PL Team}

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LAURA!!!!!!

    Mar 2, 2010

  • Michael Trujillo

    heya girl,wishing you a happy birthday! Hope you had a good one.

    Mar 2, 2010

  • Plum Pea Dahl {★}

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    Mar 2, 2010


  • Model

    Roxy Tart {PL Team / Comm. Mgr}

    Mar 2, 2010

  • Edson Carlos

    Happy Birthday Laura!

    Mar 2, 2010

  • Scott

    Hey, I noticed you're a vendor. I'm here to show you all the features you should use here on PL that will help spread the word about your business. Your use of this site can be as hands-on or as hands-off as you would like it to be. We can help make that happen! Interacting with clients and potential clients is a good place to start and there's no better place to do that than PL! 100% of the members here love exactly what you provide. Our advertising packages are priced to give everyone a shot at professional online advertising. Click here to see for yourself: http://pinuplifestyle.com/page/advertise-with-us

    Contact me on my profile and I will get back to you with more details on where you should get started.

    Mar 8, 2010