Showing posts with label Pinup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pinup. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Nothing But a Smile
If you, like me, enjoy 1940s culture, vintage pinups and a good story, you should read Steve Amick's slightly naughty new book, Nothing But a Smile . It's nearing the end of World War II and Wink is a former serviceman, an artist with a newly disabled drawing hand. Sent by his military buddy Chesty to deliver a message, Wink meets Chesty's wife, Sal. She is minding the family's ailing Chicago camera shop and is secretly supplementing their income with a new business venture-- girlie photos, with herself as the model.
I enjoyed watching Wink and Sal's relationship develop, their saucy friend Reenie, and the "cameo" appearance by Gil Elvgren. It was also interesting to read about the carefully staged pinup shoots, tailored to suit the climate, with suggestive but wholesome shots for the boys at war and more skin once they returned to their women at home. I had bonus fun because part of the story is set in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where I once lived.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Farewell Beautiful Bettie
I was a latecomer to Bettie Page. I think that I found out about her in the mid 1990s. Now, it feels like I've always known about her. She was just so pretty and fun in her photos. Even doing naughty things, she looked sweet.
A friend of mine got me a video about vintage Hollywood strippers and Bettie was on it. I don't recall her taking anything off or being in any way bare, but she was dancing and winking and it looked like she was having a ball.
I think most of us ladies wish we could have one day when we looked as sexy and happy as she did.
Monday, November 10, 2008
My pinup alter ego
Puppy LoveCould you be any cuter? You're just adorable, aren't you? Aren't you adorable!?! Yes you are!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
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