Guess the Pinup? #2 REVEALED

 

Our 2nd pinup lady is a fan of sports and isn't afraid of getting under the hood of a car or on the back of a motorcycle ;) 

She too is a fan of body art and now sports a few tattoos of her own.  A picture of innocence here, has she changed I wonder?

Can anyone guess who this cheeky little smile belongs to? 
Post your answers below and we will reveal soon!

 

That's right! Its our own Miss Illustrated Runner up from Tasmania, Miss Booty Bunny.... (who might I add looks mighty fine underneath the hood of that car!  xx) 

 

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True Vintage classic pinup doll or modern Reproduction pinup babe ?

We have such a vast array of beauty competing in the grand finals of 2011/12 that we thought we would ask your opinion.


Do you like your pinup from top to tail in true 1950's glamour? You know, fascinator colour co-ordinated with a vintage pair of heels & matching gloves, full skirted dress with a sweetheart neckline, layers & layers of tulle and finish it off with a pair of seamed stockings?


Or do you prefer your pinup in some reproduction, modern twist on vintage. Picture a pair of bordello heels and figure hugging wiggle dress ?


What's your preference ?

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Lady Marmalade says...

Well its a lovely rainy Tuesday in Melbourne and I am meant to be lying in bed for the 7th consecutive day keeping my hip rested but Miss Marmalade has a bit of cabin fever so its prop hunting day for those final bits and pieces! 

On the list is: 

• 1 x old style metal bucket  (who would have thought those things would be so hard to find! - so far I have managed to find 3 in Adelaide but the person wont post them)  
• 1 x old style mop 
• 1 x old alcohol bottle (he he - don't think Ill have a problem with this one!) 
• 1 x Dance Card (or crafty things to make one) 

I am heading out to a few of my favourite antique haunts in the hope of success so wish me luck! 

I see the specialist on Wednesday about my hip so fingers crossed I get the all clear for no surgery as this could cause some serious issues for my posing in stage for Miss Pinup :D 

Hopefully the judges will forgive me if I'm a limpy pinup! 

In other pinup news, a big mention should go out to the lovely Ruby Rabbit, Catalina Colie, Rouge Noir (one of last years contestants for taking Halls Gap by storm this weekend at the Hot Rod show, and to our own Madame Blavatski for being a sponsor and dressing Miss Ruby.


And if you haven't checked out our new 'guess the pinup?' page, best hop to it kittens.


Lady Marmalade xx

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Guess the Pinup? #1 REVEALED

Well ladies and gentlemen, yes its finally here! 

The first of our fun little games to help you get to know our beautiful competitors a little bit better, kicking off with a few giggles at some blasts from the past and some childhood photos of when we were just baby pinups, some of us performers already (you know who you are!) but always adorable!


Our first pinup was a bit of a pageant queen from her early beginnings and has had style since childhood which has has carried through to adulthood today.  She now sports a bit more skin art but has still kept that same adorable smile.  Can you guess which of our Miss Pinup Australia Grand Finalists this little cutie is?

Leave us a comment and tell us who you think she is - we'll reveal the answer soon!

 

 A few of you guessed it! Its our very own Miss Illustrated Victoria, Cheech Sanchez 

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Pose for Five: Miss Elsie Van Elke

We pose for five with Elsie Van Elke, Miss VaVaVoom Pinup Victoria 2011.

What's your pinup name?
Miss Elsie Van Elke

What does your pinup name mean?
I just liked the sound of it mostly! I wanted a ‘vintage’ first name, that could have belonged to a pinup in the 40’s or 50’s. And the last name reminds me of one of my favourite animals!

Which pinup(s) have influenced your Miss Pinup journey the most?
Gorgeous pinup gurus Miss Pixie and Helen McLean have both taught me so much about pinup posing - especially how to make the most of my 'good bits' and find flattering angles; I’ve loved sharing ideas and practicing with dolly dynamo Cheech Sanchez; and the beautiful Catalina Colie has helped me remember not to take myself too seriously!

Which is your favourite Miss Pinup category and why?
To watch, I’d say evening wear – I love all the gorgeous frocks *swoon*! For performing, I like lingerie the best. I get to bring my polar bear Vargas on stage with me, and he’s such a ham!

What makeup item can't you make it through the Miss Pinup Grand Final without?
Red lippie of course! At a guess, I’ll probably re-apply it about 20 times over the course of the evening..! Trying not to think about the trace levels of lead that might be in there according to recent reports <fingers in ears> “la la la la”!!

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Oh-oh...Wardrobe Malfunction!!!

Miss Sundae Belle, Miss Illustrated Pinup (Live Heat) 2011, gives us a sneak peek into her pinup diary...


Ok, so all my outfits are all sorted and i'm pretty happy with them and quietly confident that'll look great on stage. I have my daywear outfit and props ready, my swimwear and it's routine down pat, my lingerie is super cute and my evening wear is devine. And then, disaster strikes!

Only 4 weeks out from the big night my evening dress arrives from the magical land of eBay and AAARRRGGHHHH!!!! It's waaaay to big and my lady lumps hang out the side of the top. Although the bottom half can easily be taken in, there's no way of altering the top section to fit and still look good. What am i going to do? I'm freaking out!!!

Roughly 5 or 6 days later, a second disaster occurs. My Mum has lovingly made me a vintage style peasant top worthy of a Gil Elvgrin painting. Thanks Mum! I try it on with the cute cherry print full circle skirt i had visioned pairing it with...BUT OH NO! Due to my, well let's just say 'womanly' figure and E cup chest, i look like a jumping castle partially inflated. I feel in no way attractive let alone confident enough to stand up infront of hundreds of onlookers including my beautiful pinup peers and strike a pose. Great, now what am i supposed to do?

Well, after posting my severe disappointment on Facebook, i was instantly reassured that all would be fine and that i would "look beautiful no matter what" i wear. Not only that, but i was offered many dresses and outfits to borrow not by my friends, not my family but my fellow competitors. That's right. The girls who are competeing AGAINST for the title of Miss Pinup Australia. I was gobsmacked, blown away. Why are these girls offering me their garments instead of rubbing their hands together like some cartoon villian? Why? Because these women are ladies. These women have amazingly big hearts and are genuinely sincere in their support. I haven't met most of them (other than our daily convos via Facebook) and yet i feel so loved and encouraged by them that they seem like old friends. They're like the friends you have as a child that no one else can see, but you.

I think that because Pinup is such a positive culture, the women that are part of it are genuinely supportive of others. We share such an amazing passion that gives us so much joy, that we can't help but want to share that with others...especially other pinups.

The 2012 Miss Pinup Australia contestants are such a fabulous group of women, i for one feel truly blessed to be part of the whole thing...whether i win or not at the Grand Final, i already feel like a winner (cliche i know).

So, what am i going to do about my wardrobe malfunction? Well, i have a wonderful woman making me a new dress from a vintage Butterick pattern for my daywear section ,and i will re-use the evening dress i had made for the Miss Pinup Australia Live Heat (where i won the title of Miss Illustrated) that was taken from a design sketch in the book "Pretty Things: The Last Generation of Burlesque Queens". It would have been nice to have all new outfits, but what i find far more exciting is getting to finally meet in person all the wonderful pinup girls i've grown so fond of. Thankyou all for your support and kind offers of help, i truly do appreciate it...and you.


xxx Miss Sundae Belle

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Let's hear it for the the boys!

Miss Pinup isn't just about the lovely vintage ladies - there's eye candy FOR the ladies too! 

For the first time at a Miss Pinup Grand Final, some very handsome gents will be battling it out for the title of Mr Pinup.

Those of you who saw the boys in action at the state finals will agree that those of you who haven't yet seen the boys perform are in for a real treat! Handsome, funny, clever, stylish - these boys sound like the ideal man - and they probably are!

If you haven't already acquainted yourself with our lovely lads, let us introduce you:

Mr Tim Van Sin
Mr Pinup South Australia 2011
This young gent set the stage on fire and made all the ladies in the audience swoon at the South Australian state final last year with his cool-as-a-cucumber moves and retro style.








Mr Roger Rebel
Mr Pinup Runner Up Victoria 2011
Roger had the Victoria state final crowd in stitches with his balloon manipulation skills that he demonstrated by making Miss Pixie a poodle. And looking dapper in his tux, the ladies in the audience were no doubt envious of Roger's wonderful wife, Miss Ruby Rabbt (Grand Final Wildcard).







Mr Johnny Rockett
Mr Pinup Victoria 2011
Johnny 'the pocket' Rockett posed to perfection at Victorian state final, wowing the audience with his baseball-themed sportswear. And in true rockstar fashion, it seems only fitting that his beautiful wife, Miss Bettie Jean, took out a matching title as Miss Perfect Pinup Victoria 2011.






See the Mr Pinup boys live on stage at the Miss Pinup Australia Grand Final on March 10 at the Hornsby RSL in Sydney. Click here to buy your ticket!

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Tickets selling fast!

Quick sticks! With just over 3 weeks to go until the Miss Pinup Australia Grand Final in Sydney, tickets are selling fast.

Along with all of the stunning state finalists posing-it-out across 5 different categories, this vintage extravaganza will feature amazing live performances and dance routines, beautiful costumes, a fabulous 3 course meal for guests and a huge Miss Pinup announcement!

If you haven't already bought your tickets for the Saturday March 10 event, you better get in quick! This is a show you simply do not want to miss.

Click here to purchase your tickets now!
Miss Pinup Australia Grand Final
Saturday 10th March 2012 - Doors open at 5pm
Horsnby RSL Club
4 High Street, Hornsby (Sydney, NSW)
Tickets $102 (plus booking fee)

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Pose for Five: Miss Veronica Bloom

 

 We pose five quick questions to find out a little bit about what makes our finalists tick! 

 

What's your pinup name?
Veronica Bloom

What does your pinup name mean?
Veronica is taken from two sources; firstly from the divine American film actress and pinup, Veronica Lake. She was a femme fatale and known for being confident and assertive. She had long hair, quite uncharacteristic of the mid-century and she used to have it tossed to one side of her face...sensually shielding one of her smoking hot eyes. 

The other source of my name Veronica comes from my favorite spirit, absinthe, a flavorful highly potent alcoholic beverage which inspired some of the greatest artists the world has ever known. ‘Veronica’ is an ingredient, particularly of my favorite blend of absinthe.

And finally, “Bloom” - well, that was inspired from my dear friend Dusk Devi Gold, a model, photographer and contemporary pinup who has always encouraged me, not just to shine but to BLOOM!!!!

Which pinup(s) have influenced your Miss Pinup journey the most?
Aside from the above mentioned pinups that have influenced me on my pinup journey, I have also been inspired by the Italian pinup Monica Bellucci. That gaze. Those curves. Goddess!

Which is your favourite Miss Pinup category and why?
My favourite pinup category has to be the one I represent; Miss VaVaVoom Pinup.

I feel that we are honored to represent beautiful women with curves. Western society typically deems models and pinups to be ultra thin, long and lean. We of this ‘category’ are rubenesque and challenge notions of what a pinup model looks like. The truth is beauty comes in many shapes and sizes. Miss Pinup Australia has to have categories in order to run an event and celebrate all fabulous forms but beauty is more than a size... there is no size that is more “real” than others... we are all “real” in our many varieties.


What makeup item can't you make it through the Miss Pinup Grand Final without?
Eyeliner has to be my pinup essential. I have to have the “Marilyn Monroe” look... her brows were shaped ‘just so’ - quite pointed... and the eyeliner went along the bottom of her eye lid... from about half way or three quarters of her eye, flicking out to the side - giving her that sultry look. It was quite a simple look really and it it can be replicated almost as soon as a pinup wakes from her beauty sleep.

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Perfect Pinup Pout

 Every pinup gal needs the perfect pout. And which pinup gal hasn't struggled with keeping their ruby red lipstick on their lips? There's nothing more annoying than lipstick that bleeds and wears off too quickly. But we've found the perfect pinup pout product!

Stila, part of the Mecca Cosmetica range, has the perfect product for long lasting lip colour. Stila Long Wear Liquid Lip Colour is a light wearing yet high pigmented product that delivers impressively long lasting lip colour.

Stila Long Wear Liquid Lip Colour feels almost weightless, contains Vitamin E and avocado oil to avoid dryness and once dry, doesn't rub off or transfer. And it really lasts - perfect for the Miss Pinup Grand Final!

Stila Long Wear Liquid Lip Colour is available online from the Stilla website or at the Mecca counter at David Jones and Myer.

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