Pinup is In!
Ladies Classic Retro Pinup apparel to spice up your wardrobe attire.
PinUp Girl clothing looks great on many body types as these hug your curves and the neckline accentuates your bust. You can get this look started with a Smart Pencil Dress and some funky stilettos.
Popular styles are from the Betty Page Collections varying from the popular Accountant Dress, Jazmin Dress, Substitute Dress and the gorgeous Switchblade Skirts and Dresses.
Most are considered Pinup Retro Styles and will make your current outfit sizzle. Just by adding one of these items enhances your wardrobe pickings. From sexy waist cinchers to pencil dress skirts, and go have some fun at your next party with a Polka Dot Dress ‘ala Betty Boop !
Cute and inspired by classic Hollywood stars like Sophia Loren and Marilyn Monroe, the classic pin-up dress is glamour and style wherever you go.
Be a stunning retro knockout with Switchblade Stiletto Womens Waist Cincher Dress. The sweetheart necklines reveals little cleavage area, adding less is more sexiness and femininity. knee-length dresses,crinkled chiffon ruffle tops with slimming control and belted waists are favorites
Vintage PinUp Hair in 5 Minutes
Often we are asked ‘How do you create vintage pinup hair to go with a vintage gown?’ To the rescue is Amanda Hallay and her video showing you easy steps to creating several types of 1940′s vintage hairdos.
Pinup Wedding Hair Care
FOR SUMMER BRIDES
If you’re getting married during the summer, rain and humidity can cause your worst wedding day hair nightmare — attack of the frizz! And it can strike when you least expect it — like right before your photo shoot begins. (Yikes!) To help keep your ‘do in place before, during, and after the ceremony, keep these spring hair tips in mind:
Try a decorative headband or tiara. Not only is it a chance to buy a great accent piece for your gown, but strategically placed headgear can also keep an updo in place and long hair under wraps so that your look stays put throughout your wedding day. (Plus, did we mention that headbands are back in a big way?)
Apply generous amounts of moisturizer products to your hair. It can way down your hair initially, but in the long run, it will be your hair’s biggest ally.
Pin up a playful ponytail or braid. Big hair and rainy, humid weather just don’t match. If you use a light moisturizer gel to create a sleek half-ponytail or a neat front braid, you’re less likely to have height issues. In addition, you’re giving your hair a mold to follow as opposed to giving it too much freedom. Twist your ponytail to the side (’80s style) for added style, or use a decorative pin to hold wispy bangs in place.
Stay away from curls. Your gorgeous, bouncy curls (which probably took hours to create) don’t stand a chance of winning the war against an unexpected downpour. When you’re brainstorming style ideas for spring, think softly pinned buns or sleek updos.
FOR SUMMER BRIDES
The most popular season to marry can also bring the worst hair horrors if you don’t plan your style carefully. With sunny days comes a lot of heat, which isn’t always hair-friendly. Before you tell your stylist what look you’d like, here are some things to think about:
Just say no to gel. Any style that requires a good amount of heavy hair gel is not ideal for a summer bride. Heat will loosen the gel and cause it to liquefy, which can be a messy (and sticky) situation for you and your groom. Gel also has a high concentration of alcohol which can cause your hair to dry out under hot conditions. If you must use gel, pick a very light formula and have your stylist use a hair dryer (set on warm — not high!) to make sure it’s fully dry and will hold throughout the day.
Keep you hair off your face and neck. If you’re going to have an outdoor wedding during a rather hot part of the day, make sure you’re not going to sweat your hairstyle out. If you plan on getting down to your favorite tunes at the reception, low buns, neat bangs, and sleek, long styles are a bad idea. They will get messy and start to come apart after they react to the sweat on your neck and forehead.
Consider a short ‘do. If you’ve ever wanted to go for that great, short style you’ve been eyeing on your favorite movie star, this could be the time. Shorter hair will behave better in the summer heat and will help you feel cooler and more comfortable. Just remember to try the cut you’re interested in well before your wedding day just in case you’re not happy with the new look, or you’d prefer to style your new locks a different way.
FOR FALL & WINTER BRIDES
You can say bye-bye to heat and humidity as the autumn and winter months roll in, but you’ll have some other seasonal elements to worry about, like wind, heavy rain, and snow. This can lead to dry, static-prone hair, so try on these harsh-weather hair tips and tricks for size:
Pick a flexible hairstyle. A good example of this would be to choose a style that involves big, luscious curls and uses a light spritz, with the understanding that by the time the wind has its way with your hair, you’ll have looser, wavier curls for your reception. Both looks can work well and you’ll enjoy them much more if you planned it that way.
Avoid heat-styling devices. Overusing hair styling tools like hot rollers, curling irons, or flat irons on your wedding day can lead to rough, over-processed, split ends that are much more likely to respond (negatively) to static.
Stick to a pomade. Get extra hold without worrying about a hair spray or gel drying out your hair. Pomade or styling cream will finish off your look and fight static cling (veils are notorious for this!).
Use a deep-conditioning treatment. Beginning to do this weekly about a month or so before the wedding day will help keep your hair from drying out when you need it to look its best. And if your hair is processed or colored, doing so is a definite must!
I want to go Vintage for my 2011 Prom Dress
Prom Dresses
When shopping from prom dresses choosing the perfect prom dress is an important decision! Do you go short or long? What color should you choose? Strapless, halter or strappy? So many decision when sorting through all of those prom dresses!
Is this prom dress right for my school?
When shopping for your prom dress, consider if your choice would be proper for your school. Movie stars walking the red carpet do not need to show a lot of skin to look sexy and stunning.
Does the color of this prom dress look good with my skin tone?
Skin tones can be divided into “seasons” depending on some key characteristics.
“Winter” complexions have blue or pink undertones. Skin can be pale white, yellowish-olive, or dark. Winter people are generally brunettes, with deeply colored eyes. Many Asians and African Americans fall into this category. Winters should try prom dresses whose colors are sharp, stark and clear. White, black, navy blue, red and shocking pink all go well with winter complexions. For lighter colors, wear icy tones rather than pastels. Avoid subdued tones like beige, orange and gold. Try these Unique Vintage options:
| Saucy Fuschia Beaded Strapless Taffeta & Tulle Mini Dress | 1930′s Style Classic Black & Ivory Satin Gown |
“Summer” complexions, like winter complexions, have blue or pink undertones. Skin is pale and pink. Summers are often natural blondes or brunettes with pale eyes. Summers should choose prom dresses that are pastels and soft neutrals with rose and blue undertones. Lavender, plum, rose-brown and soft blue suit summers well while black and orange do not. Take a look at these Unique Vintage options:
| Vintage Antique Style Dusty Rose Lace 50′s Style Dress | 1930′s Purple Pleated Satin Charmeuse Glamour Gown |
“Autumn”. Autumn complexions have golden undertones. Many redheads and brunettes with golden brown eyes fall into this category. Autumns should try prom dresses whose colors have golden undertones, like camel, beige, orange, gold and dark brown. Avoid colors with blue tones, like navy:
| Vintage Style Bronze Candy Striped Taffeta Prom Dress | Saucy Gold Beaded Strapless Taffeta & Tulle Mini Dress |
“Spring.” Spring complexions have golden undertones and are usually creamy white or peach. Spring people generally have straw-colored or strawberry red hair, freckles, rosy cheeks, and blue or green eyes. Springs can try prom dresses with warm colors like camel, peach, golden yellow and golden brown. Avoid dark, dull colors. Check out these Unique Vintage options:
| Red Carpet Golden Silver Lace Glamour Gown | Fun & Sweet Gold Taffeta & Tulle Party Dress |
Does the shape of this prom dress work with my body type?
Everyone has things that they don’t like about their body. When shopping for prom dresses, keep in mind that the right dress can hide flaws. Keep your particular body type in mind when shopping. You can accentuate the positive and downplay the areas that you don’t like. Whatever type of body you have, you can find a flattering dress to fit your shape.
When looking at prom dresses think about what your body type is:
Triange Body Shape: Triangle body types are categorized by a wider waist and smaller shoulders. Triangle body types also generally have a full lower half of their body. Flattering this body type is easy following a few simple rules. Flattering any body type is done by focusing on emphasizing the positive, and by minimizing the negative. The trick is to draw attention away from imperfections by the way you dress.
Try wearing light colors on top, dark colors on bottom. Simply put, dark colors hide, while light colors magnify. Select prom dresses with sleeves to draw the eye out, making shoulders seem wider, and balances out the larger hips.
Wear a prom dress that fits. Prom dresses that are too big look sloppy and unfinished, and doesn’t disguise narrow shoulders. Prom dresses that fits the shoulders exactly and simply draw the attention elsewhere looks polished and attractive. Find a good tailor. This especially applies to large busted triangle body types. In order to get a prom dress to fit properly, it is sometimes necessary to have it properly altered. Other styles of prom dresses that are not flattering on a triangle body shape include boat necks, anything without collars and scoop neck shirts.
Apple Body Shape: Women with apple body types tend to have an average to large bust, a wide waist and thin legs. Flat rear ends, narrow hips and wide shoulders are also key characteristics of an apple. Focusing on the positive–the arms, legs, and bust; while camouflaging the negative–the waist in particular; is the key to flattering an apple body type.
Choose prom dresses that have tops with details such a ruching on the sides, knotting, pleating or ruching. These details will draw less attention to the tummy area, which is an apple body type’s trouble area.
Wear v-neck or scooped neckline shirts. They accentuate the bust, which is a key feature. Any shirt that has an interesting neckline works well for an apple body type.
Dress in monochromatic prom dresses or add just one more color. Keeping the number of colors down creates an illusion of length, which draws attention away from the waist.
Wear dark-colored on the lower half of the prom dress. To draw attention from the waist and flatter the apple body type, dress in a lighter colored top.
Wear prom dresses that hit right above the knee. Flattering the legs, the best characteristic of an apple body type, is easy in a mid-length skirt. Beware, though—prom dresses that are too long, that hit below the knee mid-calf, for example, will not accentuate the legs, but draw negative attention to the stomach.
Hourglass Body Shape:
An hourglass body type has moderate to large bust and hips, and a small waist—generally 10 inches smaller than the bust and hips. The hourglass is the most highly desired body type for women due to its femininity. Dressing to flatter the hourglass body type focuses on proportion, since the top and bottom half balance out so well.
Choose prom dresses with tops that define your small waist. Wrap tops, tie waist tops or belted tops are great examples of this.
Show off a great bust. Scoop necks tops and V-neck tops are examples of tops that do this for an hourglass body type.
Avoid necklines that hit high on the neck like turtlenecks. They draw attention aw