Love the look of classic pin-ups from the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s? Ever wondered what makeup tricks they use to get that perfectly flawless finish, those sultry bedroom eyes and those ruby red lips? Learn to do it yourself in this quick video tutorial from ItsJudyTime, and you can look like a retro pin-up model, too!
Love vintage pin-ups? Have a taste for classic cheesecake? Dig the glamour gals of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s? Well then, you’re in the right place! Or…well, you will be. Just as soon as we’re done with these pesky renovations.
We’re in the process of moving four years’ worth of accumulated pin-up pictures (both classic celebs and modern retro vixens) from our old server into our nifty new digs. We need a couple of weeks, because those pictures are too precious and must be handled with care. So, in the meantime, here are a few recommended distractions…
The Vintage Pin-Up Archive
The Pin-Up Files
The Pin-Up Portal
The Art of Art Frahm
Alberto Vargas
Gil Elvgren
Pin-Up Girls of America
Cheesecake & Pin-up Model Bernie Dexter
Pin-Up Model Lana Landis
The Pin-Up Page
Shannanigan’s Rockin’ Art
The vote tallies were neck-and-neck (and neck) between three of our lovely contestants for our August 2006 pinup contest, as we closed out the summer in true bombshell fashion. (Always leave them wanting more, dahlings.) The battle between Danni, Janet and Mia continued down to the very end, calling for a near tie-breaker. The vote from the Fedora Lounge went to Mia, while the staff of RetroRadar was partial to Danni. But in the polls, the majority ruled, and the delicious Miss Janet took the crown. Congratulations to this hot tamale from the sunny Florida shores, whose alluring curves are sure to bring any sailor to attention! (Missed this month’s action? You can still see any girls’ photos and profile by clicking on the thumbnails below.)
 Danni Lakewood, CA |
 Janet Palm Bay, FL |
 Kimberly San Diego, CA |
 Lola Melbourne, Australia |
 Diana Toronto, Canada |
 Mia Los Angeles, CA |
Want to see more lovely pin-up beauties?
Click the photo below to view last month’s contest!
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Although she originally started as a glamour model, 24-year-old Mia found it boring and unfulfilling–until she stumbled across some photos of a modern-day model emulating the popular pinup styles of the past. “I realized my body was something that, in that era, would have been appreciated–like Bettie Page and Marilyn Monroe,” says Mia, adding, “I love cheesecake!” A recent transplant to LA from the Big Apple, Mia has guest starred on shows such as The Sopranos and As the World Turns. We look forward to seeing more of this little vixen on the small screen!
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Proof that the Aussies have far more to offer than shrimp on the barbie, the lovely Miss Lola delivers curves in all the right places. (Okay, she’s originally from New Zealand, but for many of us, “Down Under” just means the other half of the planet.) “I’m obsessed with cheesecake photography–the cheesier the better,” says Lola of her passion for retro pop culture. She adds, “Other loves of mine include music, cowboys, leopard print everything, polka dot dresses, bangs, bellys, british bulldogs, travelling, and neo-pinups.” In her spare time, Lola likes to hang out with her pooch, Sharpie, her fat british blue cat, Buick, and her beautiful boyfriend, Guy Le Guy. Hmmm, maybe we can ween her off that last one…
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This 24-year-old fun-loving artistic girl is a bartender by day, and aspiring pinup model by night. (Or maybe it’s the other way around…) “I was just charmed by the innocent sexiness of the ’40s and ’50s pinups,” says Danni. “They were some of the most beautiful women that I’d ever seen, without really showing anthing.” In addition to posing for the camera, this California cutie loves to draw, sing, dance, and make costumes. Adds the delicious Danni, “I also love to model ice cream, and anything shiny.” Anyone care for a scoop, fellas?
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