Pin Me Up Buttercup

No, you do not need to go full Angela Merkel and wear curve-hiding pant suits in order to dress professionally and powerful. Because even though pin ups are depicted as playful and a bit silly, you can also use this style to bring out your ambitious career driven side. In this post we'll look at why female professional fashion has been an assimilation of male silhouettes since the 16th century and how the pin up silhouet is slowly shifting female power fashion to a curve embracing statement. Disclaimer: Don't take this as a lecture on how I think all women should dress. Wear whatever you think is beautiful, occasion-appropriate and makes you feel confident. But since you're here, I have a feeling my views and tastes in fashion might resonate with you ;-) Open your history books to 16th century England...Or the 2018 Fifa world cup... Queen Elizabeth the 1st wore a masculine doublet to use fashion as a power statement, saying "I'm playing with...

4 ways of getting a Pin Up silhouet  & the 1 must-have accessory  Pin Ups come in all sizes, but only in one shape: the hourglass.  Even if you're not a natural hourglass, you can use fashion accessories and targeted exercises to make it look like you are.  In this post, we'll be looking at 4 different ways of getting that coveted shape, be it via exercise or optical fashion illusions - no matter your natural body shape. Because, even if you're not an hourglass figure, you're already half way there.  You just need to know how to "fake" the other half 😉 1. Natural way: maybe she's born with it?  Maybe it's a lot of crunches, Maybeline. No matter your body type, doing targeted exercises will make your waist a bit smaller and more defined. Try finding exercises you don't hate, that focus on your obliques (= side of your abs), such as  salsa dancing and side crunches. Or have a look at my Pin Up Workouts on ...

If I had a penny for every time someone said... Just a fun little post on the most common reactions you get, when out and about in your pin up style. Personally, I get number 5 and 7 a lot. But I don't mind, they make me laugh and are meant as compliments. If every reaction = 1 dollar/ euro, which one would be your money maker? ;-) - Buttercup, t he imperfect pin up 

Starting a pin up wardrobe Essential Checklist Before you can go on your (window) shopping spree, make sure to do your homework and read the do's and don'ts . As a rule of thumb: Basic colors: black and red  Basic prints: polkadot, leopard, cherry Have a 2 to 1 ratio for even colored pieced > pieces with a print on them. You can combine even colored with other even colored pieces or print pieces. Combining print with print is a lot harder. Below are some extra practical tips, to complement the visual checklists (press the right arrow to continue to the other ones). Or download them . Extra Tips: Upper body Have a set of 'pure' basics, that can be worn over/under anything, before you dig into the cleavage, print, lace or otherwise fancy basic pieces. Get cardigans with long sleeves that end at your waistline. This ensures the hourglass silhouet even if you wear it with a regular t-shirt and jeans Try matching the color of your car...

Starting a pin up wardrobe- Do's and Don'ts Looking like a pin up can be effortless (disregarding the eyeliner ofcourse), but you need the right wardrobe. Here are some do's and don'ts that I wish I had when I started updating my wardrobe to a fabulous fifties / pin up style. Do's: 1. Measure yourself! I always reached for the M medium size clothes because I assumed I was somewhere in the middle. Little did I know that I actually have 3-4 different sizes, depending on the body part that gets covered. Clothing sizes are bullshit anyway .  A medium 10 years ago at H&M would be an XL today.  And different countries have different standards for what a medium, small or large is. So be aware that certain brands are bigger (German brands like Banned) or smaller (Italian brands) than what you might be used to in your local market (Belgian/Dutch for reference in this case). So instead of knowing your size, you should know your size s - plural. Put...

Being an occasional pin up is easy,  Even for total tomboys who don't know the first thing about styling. Got a wedding, reunion or other special occasion coming up? Or maybe you just want to experiment and dress up (for someone special)? Stick with me as I go over the 8 simple steps that will transform you into an effortless pin up for a day/ night. via GIPHY TIP: To get the majority of the pin up look with the least amount of effort or budget, look for a dress first (#3), then get a black/white/color matching waist belt (#4) and hair flower (#7). Our starting point Starting from your undies, we're working our way up. You don't need a Madonna bullet bra or 50ies suspender belt, just wear your favorite underwear that's comfortable and pretty.  It's all about feeling extra beautiful AND comfortable, while looking like a pin up. 1. Your favorite pair of heels You don't need to wear killer stiletto's, in order to be a pin up. Kitten ...