Pin Me Up Buttercup

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 ...

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...