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Summer 2013 Issue # 9
Model - Editor Heather Sonrisa Maison Heather Sonrisa Red Sequin Headpiece Retro Starla Dress Retro Bra Fredericks of Hollywood Vintage Necklace
For Hair & Cosmetics see Coverlook Beauty section
Ramblings from the Editor It’s the good ole summertime 2013. SS 13 brought alot of variety down the runways. But we have thought out of the box for the season. We are always searching for what we see as fashion and where it should be going. This is not always found coming down the runways of the major markets. I am a big fan of the silhouettes of the 1940s & 1950s which �latter my personality and �igure. I love being a woman and these fashions allow me to do just that. Watching alot of TCM also gives me inspirations but it was actually my life in Los Angeles that inspired this Issue. During those crazy years I found out about the Golden Era of Hollywood, Rockabilly and retro fashions. I was a club kid and a back up dancer for a swing band. All these plus my love of fashion sent me on a journey to explore the actual styles of these genres and eras. So without further ado please welcome to mainstream fashion Retro Rockabilly, Bettie Page and Pinup Couture. These fantastic looks and items will No Doubt give you that �lirty feel and lead to a fun summer. Heather Sonrisa Editor of Marvelous Mode
Table of Contents
Fashions
Perky Flirty Fashions
Features
Tribute to Bettie Page Modern Queen of Pinup
Beauty
Marvelous Picks for Summer Retro Looks
Š2012 Marvelous Mode Published using Issuu Editor Heather Sonrisa email marvelousmode@gmail.com www.marvelousmode.com
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Perky Flirt Happy Summer everyone. This most auspicious Edition of Marvelous Mode is dedicated and inspired by America’s No. 1 Pinup of all time Bettie Page. We decided on the theme Perky Flirt because we believe the fine art of flirting has been lost and the Vintage Pinups in America knew how to flaunt & flirt. This issue encompasses clothing, accessories and entertainment that has the flirty feel and lends itself to bringing out the flirt in everyone. The fashions of this issue are Retro in regards to the 1940s & 1950s. That was a time when women were still curvy and pretty. Women during these eras were in touch being vivacious. There is real power in being a feminine woman and the pinup of the golden eras displayed this with the utmost grace and playfulness. So get out and about this summer. Re learn the fine art of flirting by wearing those Marvelous Fashions.
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Bettie Page There is alot to be said about the beautiful Bettie Page. She was in a class all her own during a time when women were still suppose to be closed up about their sexuality and bodies. The 1950s were a time of great debate in the United States about what constituted pornography. Bettie’s approach I believe came from her southern upbringing and an inner desire to be independent. I identify with her as I grew up not far from where Bettie grew up. The Bible Belt is a place where southern religion is King and rules every part of a person’s life and culture. But Bettie grew up in Music City USA the home of Country Music and I am positive this had an impact on her style and charm. A little hint to Nashville, TN open a Bettie Page museum. Bettie fell into modeling by chance and did it to earn a living. She felt free and natural doing the famous bikini & nude shots that catapulted her to stardom. She was definitely not the girl next door but she had a look and spirit that came across as cheerie & playful whatever she did. When I moved to Los Angeles is when I was exposed so to speak as to who Bettie Page was. In LA there are the Bettie Page girls that dress like her and the rockabilly chicks who mimic her as well. So many postcards for LA use Bettie Page photos which is strange as she was based on the East Coast not Hollywood. Bettie has a natural beauty and a sincerity that showed through in her pictures. She had fun and it showed. So many stars have emulated her Dita Von Teese, Katie Perry, MaDonna, Gretchen Mol and Gwen Stefani come to mind. The best thing about a Bettie photo or movie is she was never overt or trashy in her approach. This is a lost art form in modern days. To many girls who go on to do pinup forget how to flirt with the camera and take it too seriously and then it crosses the line of bad taste. Bettie taught us how to be comfortable in our bodies and how to smile doing it.
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Bettie Page #1 American Pinup of All Times
Bettie Page, Bold Magazine Print 1956 (30x40cm Art Print)
http://www.vinmag.com
QUOTES BY BETTIE "I never kept up with the fashions. I believed in wearing what I thought looked good on me." "It makes me feel wonderful that people still care for me... that I have so many fans among young people, who write to me and tell me I have been an inspiration." 6
http://www.bettiepage.com
Bettie Page Clothing http://www.bettiepageclothing.com/
Cardigan Button Down Purple
High Waist Black Capri
Poppy Blue Pencil
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Braid Purse Pink
http://www.bettiepageclothing.com/
The Queen of Hearts Earrings
Bettie Page Shoes BP517-Tempest Pump
http://www.shoeluxe.com/
Bettie Apron - Queen of the Pinups https://www.cmgbrands.com/bettiestore 8
Tribute Movies to Bettie
http://www.bettiepagemovie.com
In Select Theatres Now!
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The Notorious Bettie Page Starring Gretchen Mol
DVD http://www.amazon.com
Bettie & famous photographer Bunnie Yeager
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Max Factor was the cosmetics line for Hollywood Stars
Max Factor 1943 Actress Evelyn Keyes www.hprints.com
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Beauty A pinup is not a beauty until she has the right cosmetics, nail care & skin care. We combed the world for what we see as the best for that flirtatious look to complement the Retro fashions. These products embody the color, style & attitude for the Perfect Pitch Pinup looks.
Coverlook Besame Cosmetics Violet skin brightening Powder Besame Red Lipstick Crimson Rouge 1930s Mascara Face Stockholm Fresh Face Foundation in Satin Cake Eyeline in Black Butter of London Pillar Box Red Nail Polish Matte Finish Top Coat Couture Color Luxe Creme Hair Color in Strawberry Blonde
Retro Ads for Popular Cosmetics In 1940s-1950s
Coty 1945 Eric, Lipstick, Powder www.hprints.com
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Besame Cosmetics http://www.besamecosmetics.com
Crimson Cream Rouge
1930s Mascara
Brightening Violet Powder
Classic Color Lipstick Besame Red
This luxe glam cosmetics line was created based on vintage makeup. We absolutely loved it. The brightening powder gives a beautiful glow and finishes off the makeup perfectly. The creme rouge provides a perky glow to cheeks & can be used on lips too. The lipstick is a true rich red with great staying power. The mascara is gentle and does not irritate the eyes. All the products have a lovely scent that adds to the experience but doesn’t irritate the skin. The packaging gives it a feel and look that adds 14 to the retro experience.
FACEStockholm http://www.facestockholm.com/
This cosmetic line is fresh & fab from Sweden. Their foundation has a matte finish that is non drying. The cake eyeliner is perfect for those flirty pinup eyes.
Fresh Face Foundation Satin
Cake Eyeliner Black
AVON
http://mheil.avonrepresentative.com/
Our pick for marvelous summer skin is AVON Anew skin care line. It is a cut above the rest. Our Editor has seen the results on women from their 20’s - 70’s and it really provides so much. Go on the site and take the quiz to see which line you need. It’s easy & simple to use.
A shining Avon Rep is the Fab Marti Heil the creator of www.fablesintheair.com jewelry line. She is a true beautiful testament to the benefits of the Avon Anew skincare line. Marti has actually used Avon since she was top Model in NY in the 1980s. Shop her online store 16 through the link above.
BUTTERof London
http://www.butterlondon.com
Cuticle Oil Pillar Box Red Ma�e Finish Top Coat
Shandy
The Marvelous Pick for lucious Nail Polish and perky pinup colors is Butter of London. Even with one coat is goes on like Butter. The Matte finish to the top coat is chic & sassy. The new lip gloss collection Lippy is dripping with sensous notes. It is great on its own or over another lip color.
The Old Bill
Come to Bed Red
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Couture Colour http://www.couturecolour.com
Luxeblend Creme Hair Colour Strawberry Blonde This is an exciting new at home hair coloring system which was created by professional hair colorists in Los Angeles. We love every hair color but chose to try out the beautiful perky strawberry blonde color for sexy summer hair. The color came out a pretty tawny strawberry blonde. See our lovely Editor on the cover Heather Sonrisa for results. We loved the scent, packaging and ease of use. The hair oil provided a nice softeness to fresh colored hair. 18
J F Lazartigue
http://www.jflazartigue.com
Ultra-Shine Orchid-Scented Shampoo
Copper CRC
This line of hair care is miraculous. We used the Orchid Scented Shampoo to prep hair for coloring and it was sublime. It created softness with body and shine. The Color Reflecting Conditioner is a hair revelation. These beautiful temp hair color conditioners provide brilliant highlights to the hair. We chose to use the Dep Red to provide more red to the strawberry blonde and we used the copper for a few weeks in between coloring for a bit more sparkle. All products smelled fresh and flirty. We cannot say enough about the fabulousness of this line of luxe hair care.
Deep Red CRC
Color Reflecting Conditioner
Dita Von Teese
Modern Queen of Pinup/Burlesque http://www.dita.net
Dita Discipline 8x10 Blk&WHT Lithograph (DITAP0031)
https://www.store.dita.net
DITA CARDIGAN - RED W BLK
http://wheelsanddollbaby.com
http://www.hsn.com/shop/dita-von-teese-bras
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Eugenia Kim
https://eugeniakim.com
America’s Star Hat Maker. She has created a ready to wear hat collection that has brought wearing hats back into the mainstream of fashion.
Bianca 5
Bunny 6
Chiara7 21
Genie by Eugenia Kim Her spin off of her premiere line. Genie is funky, chic & affordable.
Cecily 6
Sadie 1
Penny 7 22
Ellen Christine Couture Millinery in NYC http://www.ellenchristine.com/
Ellen has a hat studio in Manhattan that is tre chic retro. Perfect boudoir to sell her amazing hats. She has an eye for retro glitz.
www.Srphotographer.com Photos by Sandy Ramirez
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Julia Bristow Jewelry
http://www.juliabristowjewelry.com/ During the Pinup Eras of the 1940s & 1950s women wore jewelry with fruit charms. Necklaces & bracelets with lucious fruits are perfect for the flirt & stylish pinup. This artist Julia Bristow has a tre chic line of retro fruit jewelry.
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Betsey Johnson www.betseyjohnson.com
Classic Short Sleeve Shirt Dress
Shortcake Bikini Halter
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Betseyfied Retro Accessories
HANDMADE LEOPARD CATEYE
Floral Explosion Satchel
Betsey Johnson has always had a flare for retro. She has dressed many a celebrity & rockabilly girl. Betsey has a style that no one has really been able to copy because it is an extension of her loves and personality. Her girlie, edgy, flirty & sexy styles are perfect for the summertime romp.
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BANDIT
FROG HALF STRETCH BRACELET
Get Go Retro http://www.getgoretro.com/
Cecelia Wiggle Dress
Vivienne
Petite Dot Red Party Apron
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Bella Halter Top in Blue Checks
Sabrina Capris in Blue
Get Go Retro has a catchy name and line. The site is poppy, and the models are true perky pinup. Not to mention the clothes are happening!
Ursula Underwire Halter Style Hipster
Handbags.com www.handbags.com
MINU - Jewels Blue Agate Necklace
Magid - Lurex Paper Straw Bow Clutch/Crossbody
MINU - Jewels Agate Bracelet
Sun 'N' Sand - Jungle Around 29
Magid - Paper Straw Cap
Helen Kaminski - Vilamoura
Vince Camuto - Eyewear Oversized Retro Cat Sunglasses with Crest Logo
Handbags.com is a great source of chic handbags for every season & occasion as well as accessories. Their selection ranges from Retro styles to modern. We love the up and coming design talent element.
Magid - Two Tone Mix Paper Straw Floppy
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MOD Cloth http://www.modcloth.com
Performance Picnic Dress
Dive on In Two Piece
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Retro Rosie Bracelet
Display of Sunshine Necklace Stand Up Gal Earrings
Should’ve Scene Her Heel
Gala Hostess Headband
Quiet Creek Sunglasses
Mod Cloth is not just for Mods. They are a purveyor of Retro Fashion & it just so happens they are featuring Pinup Fashions. One stop shopping for the on the go Gal.
Opportunity to Pop Bag
Go With The Ebb & Flow Hat 32
Maison Heather Sonrisa www.heathersonrisa.com
Retro Starla
Cocktail/Tilt Hats & Hair Accessories
This glam headwear collection is 1930s-1950s reborn for the modern Pinup Retro Gal. All Retro Clothing by Maison Heather Sonrisa. Makeup Besame, Face of Stockholm & Butter of London.
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Vintage Pinup Magazines Popular during 1940s - 1950s
'Wink' Magazine August 1949 - Volume 3, Issue 1 http://www.fableandfolly.com/
Wink, Vintage Glamour Magazine Cover, 1950s (30x40cm Art Print)
http://www.vinmag.com
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Shoe Luxe http://www.shoeluxe.com/ This online shoe keeper is tops for the perfect pinup looks.
Bordello Shoes CHEETAH-06G Pump
Bordello Shoes PREEN 16 Sandals
Bordello Shoes GENIE-101G Slide
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Vintage Suits by Marry
http://www.vintagesuitsbymary.com
Here’s a great little swimwear line that is very pinup perfect.
Cherry Pie Playsuit
Jungle 2 Piece Swimsuit
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The World of Tarina Tarantino http://www.tarinatarantino.com
LARGE POPPY FLOWER ANYWHERE CLIP
"TUTU" GROSGRAIN ROSE ANYWHERE CLIP
VINTAGE RESIN FLOWER COLLAGE COMB
FIORE "CARAMELLA" BARRETTE
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KYOTO CARNIVAL "FERRIS WHEEL" FELT FLOWER CROCHET BANGLE
Tarina is famous for her pink hair & punchy girlie style of hair clips and jewelry. She is great at vintage retro styles that are modern and funky at the same time. KYOTO CARNIVAL "TEACUPS" FELT FLOWER CROCHET BANGLE
FIORE "ROSALINA" SMALL RESIN ROSE POST EARRINGS
FIORE "MAZZOLIN DI FIORI" NECKLACE 38
Top Shop http://www.us.topshop.com
40’s Cocktail Midi Tea Dress
Bright colors & fun floral prints with sexy fitted long shapes in dresses & retro two piece bikini styles set TopShop up for a place to get Flirty Cutting Edge fashion at low cost. Hot Pink Longline Bikini
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Straw Flower Bee Keeper Hat Multi Flower Clip
The British Invasion of Design & Shopping has taken America by storm in the TopShop Labels & store. Their styles are fun, frolic, fab & aordable.
Chunky Chain Flower Bracelet
Metal Arm Round Sunglasses
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Whispered Cross Over Wedges
Unique Vintage http://www.unique-vintage.com/
Red Gingham Marasching Two Piece Suite Pretty In Pink Cut Out Dress
Navy My Waves Dress
Yellow &Navy Chevron Clementine Suit 41
Lady Luck Black & Tortoise Sunglasses
Danger Lily Red Open Rose Hair Clip Bright Yellow 50’s Style Head Scraf Grace Sun Hat
Unique Vintage is a great little online boutique for the Retro Lady. The clothing & accessories are perky, pretty & fab.
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Cream Floozy Purse
Vivienne Westwood http://www.viviennewestwood.co.uk/
Picnic Dress 43
Sunglasses VW78102
Vivienne Westwood is in a class of her own as a designer. When she began her design career she took clothing from the 1950s & 60s and deconstructed them into Punk Fashion. Her rebellious, romantic, sensous style is very spot on with the Retro Look.
Beige/Fuchsia Lady Dragon Shoes with Bow
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Rita Hayworth
Hollywood Pinup
The movie “Cover Girl� gives a nod Hollywood Style that is to the popularizing of cheesecake pinup girls & photos. It stars Rita Hayworth & Gene Kelly. Need we say more. Just watch it.
DVD http://www.amazon.com Retro Movie Poster http://www.allposters.com/ 45
One of the Most Popular Pinup Magazine during the 1940s - 1950s
Beauty Parade (30x40cm Art Print) http://www.vinmag.com
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