7/30/2017 0 Comments Pinup Photo Shoot EssentialsHere is my list of things every pinup models needs and are essential to creating an overall, perfect pinup look. I enourage dolls new to pinup to invest. Invest in a few key items that don't cost a whole lot and will be used often. Can purchase them on ebay or find them at your local Walmart, etc.
Unless you're in the position of having a personal vintage or pinup shopper, a styling consultant and all styling and wardrobe offered to you, you'll need to invest. Also take a look in your closet and see what you have that does not have a very modern look and can be paired up with accessories, pinup hair and vintage looking heels, and therefore becomes pinup wardrobe. By adding a belt, hat, gloves, scarf, etc., you can create a entirely new look. Makeup for most pinup shoots can be really simple. No need for wild eye shadow colors or designs. No need for contouring and heavy foundation. Simple powder to knock the shine off is easy. Black eye liner with a cat eye look, is very popular, almost standard. Red lip is also extremely popular in pinup. And lashes. Again, its almost standard to apply false lashes, to me they are a must!!! Pinup and vintage hair, extremely imporrant. I havs come accross outfits that look more pinup in style if the model has a vintage hairdo. Also a perfectly pinup or vintage outfit looks completely odd if the hair is modern. Youtube videos on vintage hair and simply studying specific hairdos you love, then practice them over and over. There are also wigs. I'm a huge fan of pinup wigs. I love styling a modern wig into a vintage style. Bobby pins and lots of hairspray! Can find very inexpensive wigs on ebay, starting as low as $8! Then style it adding a huge flower or things like a hair band, martini hat, etc. There are also many hair pieces like layered ponytails, clip on bangs and buns. Cheap and easy to attach. Nails, nail polish or plain polish. I'd rather see a pinup with clear polish or a plain dull color, than nails in need of grooming. It will visibly show and clearly stand out, especially chipped polish. I really dislike fake nails, long with wild colors and designs. They stick out and take away from any vintage look. Heels, sandals and shoes. Biggest pet peeve of mine is a beautiful model, fabulous pinup wardrobe, fabulous vintage hairstyle, wonderful makeup and accessories,... then modern heels!!! Using the word, " dislike ", is a polite understatement. Talk about sticking out like a sore thumb, modern heels totally ruin a vintage look. Now if you are a modern day pinup, things will change. Different wardrobe, heels and things like nail polish etc. I try to steer clear of modern day pinup and Alt, they just don't interest me. True classic Cheesecake pinup, vintage Rockabilly, Old Hollywood recreations and vintage fashion, are my favorites and what I model in as well as style my models or clients in. I will leave off on under garments. Must have the basics if you plan to shoot. At my pinup academy I don't loan out under garments. Once in a blue moon I have no other option because dolls brand new to pinup do not own the essentials. 3 main colors, nude, black, white. Bras, panties and garter belts. You will see many uses out of those key garments, which can be quite inexpensive. Online and yes even Walmart has girdles and body shapers, bra's, panties, stockings and thigh highs. Unless all wardrobe is offered or provided at a shoot, you must invest. Vintage or vintage looking under garments are easy to find and do not cost a lot. When all else fails, seek out a professional pinup or vintage fashion consultant. Often times, even photographers that shoot pinup or vintage often, have no clue or very little knowledge on vintage wardrobe. 1950's hair should be with 50's style wardrobe. 40' hair should be along with 40's looking clothes and heels, etc.
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