Pin Me Up Buttercup

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 ...

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...

Why I am utterly unqualified -  the imperfect pin up If you're clumsy and untrained in the stereotypical 'female arts' of make up/fashion/beauty, but like the pin up 50ies style?  Welcome to your tribe, Darling 💋. You're amongst kindred crooked cat-eyed spirits, who share a love of pin up style, but lack the skill or knowledge. So whether you want to add some pin up flair to a special night/day or want to upgrade your entire wardrobe to fabulous fifties style...  Via this blog I'm sharing with you my: Noob mistakes and current struggles  Idiot-proof tips and tutorials that worked for me (winged eyeliner for the motorically challenged) Reviews and comparisons of products  Hacks for pinup on a dime, storing your 50ies fashion Anything that strikes my fancy or is maybe requested by you What's a Pin Up? Born out of the burlesque art, a  pin up is a model used for popular and somewhat cheeky/sexy images that were meant to b...