Pinup Industry: Winter 2016 Issue

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CONTENTS COVER STORY

10 SEVEN SULTRY SECRETS

From bold, black eyeliner, to sensual red lips, to killer curly hair, this sexy pinup queen unlocks her vault and shares ways to improve your unique pinup persona.

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MODERN TWIST ON CLASSIC PINUP STYLE

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STUDIO SHOOTIN

John Bellingham discusses the ins and outs of pinup photography in the studio.

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FIND YOUR FLASH

Map your path to a professional career in portrait photography.

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PINUP PASSION

Amanda Torres, owner and photographer at Feathered Flash Photography, talks about what it takes to run a successful busines, her passion for pinup and the future of her company.

DEPARTMENTS

Letter.................................. 5 Featured Artist..................... 6 Contest Winner..................23 Buzz On Social Media..........33 From the Ladies Lounge..... 36 Back Page.......................... 44 WINTER 2016 PINUP INDUSTRY 3

CALLOUT FOR

CONTRIBUTORS

We want to hear from anyone around the world that wants to “Shout Out� some fabulous information. If you are a photographer, illustrator, model, makeup artist, videographer or anything pinup, we would love for you to be included in the magazine or our online presence.

Please send us your sample or idea along with a brief personal description and contact information.

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INDUSTRY

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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE FOR PINUP ARTISTS AND PROFESSIONALS

volume 1 issue 2 winter 2016 publisher

Vicki Jeromos-Blayney pinupindustry@gmail.com associate publisher

Jim Blayney pinupindustry@gmail.com

NEW YEAR REFLECTION

A

s 2016 draws to an end — and as with every year’s end — a certain

amount of reflection takes place.

And looking back on these past eight months all I can say is...

WOW! What a an amazing time!

I feel so lucky in meeting and speaking with so many wonderful

editorial

Heather Tunstall Lisa Lupo Mike Zawacki Patrick Williams art direction / design

people. Everyone has been so polite, excited and eager to help and share their stories and experiences!

Thank you so much!

Jim Blayney

I feel lucky to be a part of this find us online

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Pinup Industry is published four times a year.

industry and I feel so positive for the year to come.

So, as we are about to begin 2017, let us know what we can do to help you? What issues do you see facing the industry? What do you see as the new trends for 2017?

So from all of us at Pinup Industry, we wish you all the best this Holiday Season and a Very Happy New Year!

The mission of Pinup Industry magazine is to elevate the businesses of pinup artists and professionals by informing, inspiring,

Cheers and Happy Holidays!

promoting and publicizing their activities, products, services, and achievements.

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FEATURED ARTIST

5 Questions With

MISS FLUFF NAME: Claudette Barjoud, a.k.a Miss Fluff PROFESSION: Artist HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY? Next year will be my 15 year anniversary!

TRADITIONAL ART (DRAWING, PAINTING) OR DIGITAL? Both! I am trained in traditional media. I really love to be hands on with real materials. I use pencil, watercolor and acrylic.

But I also love drawing on the computer with Illustrator and Photoshop. You just get a different more surreal look.

SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLET THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU? Instagram and Facebook I really like Instagram because its all about images. And also Facebook because it makes it easy to have interactions with people.

MAC OR PC? Definitely Mac! I have been using macs since

they had the screens that only had green!! Seriously, no other colors!

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What got you interested in pinup art? A few things. First classic

Hollywood movies with beautiful , starlets like Jean Harlow, Veronica Lake, and of course, Marilyn Monroe, gave me a taste for unattainable glamour and fantasy. Then in college I came across Bettie Page by way of a friend who showed me photographs of her saying, “You need to see this!”. And they were right! I was instantly smitten and a fan ever since.

Her vivacious flirtatious sassiness, simultaneously sexy and cute is something I try to capture in my art. And finally working at Fredericks of Hollywood, where I saw the original gouache illustrations for the catalogs in the archives room, (along with fabulous outfits that Jayne Mansfield wore!) put the nail in my pinup glamour coffin! I was permanently hooked.

What part of your art do you enjoy the most? I love seeing the piece come

together. It seems I always begin a little anxious with a blank canvas in front of me. Sometimes asking myself, did I forget how to paint?

But I keep at it, then suddenly I turn a corner and it starts to come to life. That’s when I start really enjoying adding layers and detail.

I love the whole journey from start to end from uncertainty to ahhhh! (a sigh of satisfaction, haha!)

What’s the hardest part of creating a new piece? Deciding on one idea to

tackle. There are so many things that inspire me and I want to paint (all at once!) that it really is hard to decide.

What one piece of advice would you give someone just starting out as a pinup artist? Always remember to

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FEATURED ARTIST

MISS FLUFF

stop and take a step back to look at the whole piece. Some times I even make my eyes unfocus so I can see the painting as a whole, how the composition and colors really feel without getting bogged down by the details. I notice that when I do this, the work has a better overall feel and impact.

What is your dream project and why?

A dream of mine would be to collaborate with the people from the show Crazy Horse in Paris to create a living art piece of themed vignettes starring their beautiful showgirls in a glittering world of my design!

I have only been to the one in Las Vegas but if that is any clue as to how amazing the original one is then I think I would just swoon and faint, overcome by way too much glamour and enchanting beauty!

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COVER STORY

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COVER STORY

Kimber Von Gore demonstrating the seven sultry secrets in a recent shoot.

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COVER STORY

s a lover of all things vintage and retro, it is no surprise that I strive to look vintage and retro.

No, I don’t want to look like a 70-year-old lamp or salt-andpepper shakers. Rather, it’s the way I imagine my grandmother looked, when she waited for the boys to come home from war. Fancy silk stockings, high heels, beautiful dresses and, of course, killer hair and red lipstick. But trust me, it doesn’t happen overnight. I have been learning, practicing, and working to prefect this look for nearly two decades, and it’s still difficult at times. You only get better with practice, so here are some of my secrets to get you on your way to an Always Pretty pinup look!

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Model Ashley H.

COVER STORY HINTS & TIPS

1

Eyebrows!

Often, I hear girl say they don’t know how to do their brows, so they don’t. This is not ok. At most beauty stores, you can find templates to help you get through the learning process. They don’t have to be perfect, but they must be there.

Lexi in the 20’s look.

2

Cheeks!

It is important to shade under your cheek bone before applying your blush. This gives your face depth and makes your cheekbones pop. I personally love a highlighted shiny finish right across the top of my cheekbones to make them shine.

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3

Lips!

Red lipstick can be a mess, but if you prime your lips not only will your lipstick last longer, it will less likely come off on your teeth, glasses, or whatever else your mouth is on.

Lips by Kimber.

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Eyeliner!

Don’t be afraid of the cat eye. Really, all I can say is practice, practice, practice! Good product makes a huge difference, too. Who doesn’t love to conjure a little Amy Winehouse every so often? Be patient, you’ll get it.

Lexi

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Curls!

I am constantly told by girls that they can’t get their curls to stay. So, change up your method. I personally like to heat set my curls the night before and sleep on them, but there are so many options. Hot rollers, sponge rollers, steam rollers, curling irons, curling wands, and now these crazy things that suck your hair up and spit it out curled! Try something new!

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Hair!

Victory rolls are hard and it can take a long time to master them. They are really easy to fake. Take the section you would make as a roll, tease it up good, smooth out the front, twist it near your scalp push forward in a poof, and pin.

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Every girl loves a little extra, so glam it up. Add a big flower, fascinator, scarf or shiny broach to your hair.

Put on that glamorous necklace you never have an excuse to wear. Wear the petticoat you can barely get through the door with. Slide those gloves and stockings on you know you love. Add the extra and love it.

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Little Miss Doo Wop

STUDIO

Studio Shootin’ John Bellingham discusses the ins and outs of pinup photography in the studio.

Photos by John Bellingham Edited by Lisa Lupo

PINUP INDUSTRY: HOW DO YOU CONNECT WITH YOUR SUBJECT DURING A SHOOT?

JOHN BELLINGHAM: I shoot a wide variety of people, from very experienced models to those new to modelling, so connecting can sometimes be a challenge. My top priority is to make sure anyone I work with is made to feel comfortable and relaxed by discussing what the shoot will encompass before we start.

I also try to keep up a continuous conversation (if sometimes a bit one-sided) during the shoot, because silence can lead to nervousness in some models. I will also ask the model to bring or choose music they like to listen to (through which I also have learned a lot about what some people like to listen too!). I have spent a lot of time and effort ensuring I can engage with (almost) anyone; but this comes with experience and facing challenges as you develop this side of your photography.

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STUDIO Vintage Doll Laura

Frizzy Lois

PI: WHAT KIND OF LIGHTING DO YOU USE?

PI: WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO PORTRAIT LENS?

JB: My setup is really quite straightforward and simple. Ever since I set up my studio two years ago, I have used a similar arrangement for most shoots involving three lights: a large Octabox on one side as the key light, a strip light on the other side, and a small softbox to light the model's legs or other body parts depending on the pose.

I also have a beauty dish that I use almost exclusively for head shots.

JB: The vast majority of the time, I use my Canon 100mm L macro lens. In doing a fair amount of research, I read that macro lenses make great portrait lenses...and it's true!

PI: DO YOU PREFER A CERTAIN TYPE OF CAMERA OR BRAND? JB: I have used Canon cameras since I started using DSLR's; I find the menu systems straightforward and that's key to me. I had almost exclusively used Canon lenses until I had a tragic accident with a lens and bought a Sigma Art lens. I found it to be simply fantastic.

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PI: DO YOU USE ANY FILTERS ON YOUR LENS? JB: Not in the studio, but on location, I will always carry a circular polarizer with me; they're great for cutting down reflections on glass or water and also for increasing saturation and intensity in skies.

6. HOW MUCH POST-PROCESSING DO YOU DO? JB: I've learned a lot about post-processing over the years. A classic mistake when you first start working with models is to over-edit

Storm Kitty

to make the model to look as good as possible. So you soften skin drastically and whiten the eyes ... until they lose all their "personality" and look like a waxworks dummy. So I've learned that it's better to under edit, and even then I do still get it wrong on occasion.

PI: DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE PLUG-IN FOR PHOTOSHOP/LIGHTROOM? JB: I use Nik, but increasingly, I rely on the built-in features of Lightroom as I prefer to keep my images in RAW format as much as possible. The reason for this is simple: If I make an edit and later decide that it's not quite right, anything done in a plug-in that results

STUDIO

Miss C

Vintage Doll Laura

Vintage Doll Laura

in the image being converted to .tif or .jpg will have to be done from scratch – which would result in either taking ages to recreate the results or never getting quite the same final image.

into props for vintage pin-up (a style that relies heavily on props) I realized there are items that crop up time and time again, so I concentrated on acquiring those. I took a similar approach to backgrounds – working out what would be possible to recreate in my studio with limited resources, space, and expenditure. I then focus on coordinating these with the theme (if there is one), the model's clothing, (or from my own small wardrobe), their level of experience and props as they really do help inexperienced models.

PI: HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON BACKGROUNDS AND PROPS?

PI: WHERE DO YOU GO FOR INSPIRATION?

JB: In doing a lot of research

JB: Instagram and Pinterest are my

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Vintage Doll Laura

main sources of inspiration, but I sometimes get requests from models for a particular style or theme.

So I feel it's best to approach each shoot as open minded as possible and not rely on source images for inspiration.

PI: WHAT PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHERS INSPIRE YOU? JB: There are far too many to list here, but I'd say: Richard Avedon, Cecil Beaton, David Bailey, Guy Bourdin, Helmut Newton, Man Ray and David LaChapelle – so quite a mix!

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FASHION

MODERN TWIST ON CLASSIC

By Diane Coletta

PINUP STYLE

New trends are constantly on the rise; one trick that has never steered me wrong was looking at history for beauty inspirations, specifically the pinup era.

W

hether you’re on holiday, enjoying a casual day, or even glammed up for a night out, these three beauty tricks inspired by pinup models will help you embody the successful modern day pinup woman.

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE HAIR

Pinup models are traditionally known from their standout hairstyles, specifically their luscious, bouncy curls. But where did this 24 PINUP INDUSTRY WINTER 2016

FASHION

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FASHION tradition begin? Back in the 1940’s many pinup models were in striking poses to support our soldiers who fought during WWII. These women often had bouncy curls with an infectious smile that everyone loved.

Understanding the history of the pinup hairstyle and experimenting with a variety of looks has really inspired me. It has changed the way I style my own hair. For instance, I start with a two-inch curling iron, and do tight curls much like the traditional pinup models. As the day wears on my hair slowly begins to falling. Giving me, that soft light curl, sometimes appearing more like a beach wave style.

The bouncy curls also allowed those who are viewing and taking photos to focus more on facial features.

With this hairstyle, eyes and lips tend to stand out more. It really highlights a woman’s beauty.

LIPSTICK TRICK

I always spend countless hours skimming through photos of famous pinup models looking for inspiration, and I noticed they all have one thing in common, bright red lipstick. One thing’s for certain there is no shortage of make-up inspiration from the 1940s and 1950s pinup era.

Fast-forward to 2016, when choosing a lipstick it’s always important to match the color with your skin tone. For me, I have a more of tan or olive complexion, so I use a lighter red shade. But the real trick comes af-

ter you apply the lip liner and the lipstick.

Take your translucent power and lightly tap it over the lipstick. This really gives the lipstick a more matte appeal, and making it last longer.

But, if you’re in a bind and you don’t have translucent power, no problem, dab on your powder foundation for an even darker tint, this is especially great for the winter.

Voilà! There you have it, lipstick inspired by a traditional pinup model.

There are some other lipstick styles that can be gleamed from the pinup styles of the 40’s and 50’s. I find that during the autumn / winter season when my skin tone is typically at its fairness, I lean towards a bolder shade of lipstick. If you look back at a lot of the magazine covers that feature pinup models, you’ll see a huge trend of light skin with bold, red lipstick. Next time your debating what lipstick to wear with your outfit, try out a bolder shade.

DRAMATIC CAT EYE

Along with highlighting lips, eyes are also important. Pinup models are notorious for having dramatic eyes, particularly “cat” eyes. The drawn out cat-eye is worn by various pinup models and gained popularity during WWII. Today it is no different. Dramatic eyes are definitely in vogue.

To ensure your eyes stand out remember to use eyeliner, eye shadow that allows for shading and fake eyelashes or lots of mascara!

You too can add these pinup model concepts to your everyday look.

For this holiday season, I plan to add in more gold tones to make my eyes pop.

CONCLUSION

As you can see pinup models have left quite an impression on me, from the early 1940s to today’s modern pinup girl. In my experience, the most important thing to do is to take the inspiration and incorporate it into your style. Everyone will have varying degrees on how it affects their looks. For me, the big curls that were everywhere in the 40’s and 50’s are translated into the wavy, voluminous trend that we use on a regular basis.

I’d love for you to share your pinup beauty secrets with us!

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Map your path to a professional career in portrait photography.

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t’s hard to know what to do when you’re first building your career as a portrait photographer. But there are steps you can take to make the leap a little less stressful.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE?

First and foremost, set the foundation by figuring out what genre of photography is your favorite. In the beginning, in order to make money, you’ll probably have to take whatever jobs you can, but eventually you’ll find what you’re really good at and what you really love.

My love is pinup. Almost every photo I’ve ever done has had some sort of vintage feel to it. I’m just drawn to the colors, the craftsmanship, and the style of design from the 1950s through 1970s. Over the years, I’ve collected many vintage props, a lot of vintage wardrobe, and a virtual Rolodex of models that I love and prefer to work with.

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PHOTOGRAPHY Eden Ivy

FIND THE RIGHT PEOPLE

There’s your next step – finding your subjects. I use models for promotional photo shoots and as my muses, or inspiration, for personal projects. When I’m feeling blocked creatively, I know that I can call one of these girls and they will reboot my creative juices.

But finding them to begin with can be a challenge. It’s a long, hard process and you will likely meet people who are just using you for free photos or using you to advance in the industry. These people usually don’t help you creatively.

When I began really delving into pinup around 2005, I found a website called Model Mayhem and it seemed that this was the holy grail of models, locally. You could search by age, weight, hair color, eye color—basically anyone you need, you could find them there. There were models who were semi-professional, there were models who were amateurs, there were models who would shoot for trade, and models who would shoot for pay.

Through Model Mayhem, I made lots of friends in the industry 30 PINUP INDUSTRY WINTER 2016

in and around Central Ohio, which would have been difficult to find otherwise. I was able to shoot with several semi-professional models, some with years of experience, and they really helped me to figure out posing, lighting, and my people skills.

Model Mayhem isn’t really

around anymore and those who are using it, are mostly amateurs.

A way I find some of my models is by word-of-mouth. By talking with other photographers around town about models that I’ve liked in their photos, or I’ll send a model a message through Facebook as well. I also get involved with

PHOTOGRAPHY Shrimp Cocktail

Heels for Combat Boots and other pinup groups to take photos of their volunteers. Mostly, I focus on my client work and if I happen to have a client who is a natural at posing and finding the light, then I get really excited, because I know, more than likely, I can offer them trade-shoots and they end up being a promotion-

al model for the studio and some of my best friends.

GET THE PICTURE

Part of being a portrait photographer is crafting your ability to read people. Being able to be empathetic is so important. Watch facial expres-

sions and body language between shots, then figure out how to get the model (or client) to trust you. I typically joke about something, but remember to be sensitive to feelings.

These days, it helps to be a female photographer and it helps to have years of experience when finding models to work with. Female models, I’ve found, tend to feel more comfortable shooting with a female photographer.

I also have a pose coach, Honey Merlot, who helps me watch for mistakes or strange posing or if lighting is off. All of these things help models and clients to trust you as a photographer.

I am lucky enough to now have amazing clients and models who share my love of pinup. Remember, practice makes perfect, but if you think you’re perfect, then you won’t grow. So keep practicing, keep experimenting and you will have no shortage of models who want to help you with your art. Once you find your confidence, others will be confident in your skills and they will either hire you or be available for any of your personal projects.

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BUZZ ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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f you have a Facebook page, you have probably received at least a few notifications over the last several months about friends, celebrities and pages going “live.” If you click on these videos, you will find footage of anything from newscasts to Q&A sessions to sports games. You will also notice comments scrolling down the screen and “Love,” “Haha,” “Wow” and other reactions floating across it. It is at about this point you likely will have realized you stumbled into an entirely new arena for social media.

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BUZZ ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Entrepreneurs and businesses use Facebook Live as a means to connect with their audiences in real time. By taking advantage of this useful new tool, you can develop a more authentic and less filtered relationship with your customers and business partners. The new service can help you promote events, answer questions and build a stronger presence in your industry.

Facebook Live is likely to continue gaining traction as more people choose to offer and receive information in video form, whether it’s through YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Vimeo or numerous other platforms.

If you already have your own Facebook page or one for your business, you can use Facebook 34 PINUP INDUSTRY WINTER 2016

Live to reach out to your existing audience. If you do not have a Facebook account, it serves as a valuable audience engagement tool outside of just the new Live feature. Twelve years after its inception, Facebook is the most popular social networking site in the world.

With an iOS or Android device, you can test out Facebook Live by updating your status and clicking on the “Live Video” icon. If you haven’t already allowed Facebook to access your camera and microphone, the app will prompt you to do so. You can then choose your audience, as you would with a normal status update, add a

description to your video and “Go Live.”

Once you begin recording, you will see sections for comments and reactions, as well as a timer and a tally of views on the top of your screen, an icon in the top right corner that allows you to reverse your camera and a drawing tool in the top left corner that allows you to add a filter and draw. After you have finished recording, your video will automatically post to your Timeline and your friends’ and followers’ News Feeds.

Using your smartphone or tablet is by and large the easiest and most popular option to live stream on Facebook, but you can also stream from devices such as webcams, DSLR cameras and drones using additional software.

Facebook Live’s other features include the ability to track your video’s audience engagement and demographics, which can help you determine how to engage your audience in the future, as well as the ability to view a “Live Map,” which you can use to view other users’ streams around the world at any given moment.

Whenever you can show you and your business are available to meet customers’ and business partners’ needs in real time, you will be better off for it. Facebook Live can assist you in this process, allowing you to engage your audience through timely video messages.

ON THE ROAD

The ! e m o h a d n u o f e v ’ e w , s p Pinu Words and photos by Vicki Jeromos-Blayney

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first met Debbie Parker while we strutted our stuff on the cat walk at Twila's Treasures.

Debbie was an instant hit and made modeling clothes look easy. Plus her inviting smile and fun attitude just makes you want to hang out with her. So after the event, we got talking and thankfully found samples of wine from Meghan at viaonehope.com/littleknown to try (super yummy btw). Debbie started telling me of this amazing place that she had created called the Ladies Lounge. I was like “WHAT!!” I need to see this! The Ladies Lounge is her answer to the Man Cave. Why not have a place ladies (and a few select men) can hang out, relax, have a few drinks, watch a fun movie, maybe play some ping-pong or pool.

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You can’t go wrong treating everybody right.”

—Debbie Parker

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ON THE ROAD

Then the day came and I got to check it out!

INSTANT LOVE! She was able to integrate so many different pieces of furniture and textiles to make it all come together and create a stylish and comfortable space in her basement. You can't help but get lost in all the vintage feel and want to discover every detail. The pieces which have been curated

from consignment shops, estate sales and just found around town make ever piece have a story.

With all the furnishings and so many wonderful sayings stroon across the walls, she has achieved a place of happiness and contentment that so many of us strive for.

Thank you Debbie and until I can get my own Ladies Lounge, I'll be stopping by yours!

Who cares if you look good as long as you feel good.”

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PINUP PARTNERSHIPS

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Passion Armando and Amanda Torres, owner and photographer at Feathered Flash Photography, talks about what it takes to run a successful busines, her passion for pinup and the future of her company.

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PINUP PARTNERSHIPS WHY DO YOU THINK BUSINESSES LIKE YOURS IS SUCCESSFUL IN THIS INDUSTRY?

I think that the only way any business is successful is to be consistent and to do something you are passionate about. I have a passion for the pinup scene. I am an old soul and I want to share my love for this culture.

I am offering the core base of the scene, that which is pinup photography and clothing.

You can’t have one without the other. I hope my business will be successful for years to come and help to grow this amazing scene of pinup.

WHAT WILL BE THE PRIMARY PRODUCTS IN YOUR NEW SHOP?

Well my shop is a clothing boutique in the front and a pinup photography studio (Feathered Flash Photography) in the back. We will be carrying only the best quality brands that pinups and greasers alike have grown to trust.

Brands such as, Steady Clothing, Heart of Haute, Black Market Art Clothing Co, HellBunny, Collectif, Banned, Sourpuss to name a few. I want my customers to be able to trust that when they are purchasing something from Retro Sindicate Clothing Bourtique, they are receiving quality.

WILL YOU ONLY SELL IN STORES OR ONLINE TOO?

We are going to be selling in our front street store as well as online. We also offer International shipping all over the world.

HOW DID THE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO BLOOM INTO A CLOTHING BOUTIQUE?

Well this was a personal journey for my husband and I. We were tired of ordering items online and them not fitting properly and having to return them. My area in Northern California does not have any other retro/ vintage inspired clothing stores around. We thought this was a perfect opportunity to open our own shop that carries a variety of sizes for men and women, along with my own pinup photography studio. We are set to open in March of 2017 and we are so excited to see what’s in store for us.

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COMING 2017

PINUP DIRECTORY

Pinup Industry is happy to announce that in 2017 we’ll be launching an online directory of all things pinup! If you’re looking for a shop, photographer, illustrator, model or anything pinup, you’ll soon have a one stop resource. If you’d like to be listed, please go to www.PinupIndustry.com/directory to contact us!