Pinup and Rockabilly Makeup Book for Vintage Makeup Styling

Pinup and Rockabilly Makeup Book for Vintage Makeup Styling Lauren Rennells author of Vintage Hairstyling: Retro Styles with Step-by-Step Techniques, has put out a NEW book on Vintage Makeup Techniques called Retro Makeup: Techniques for Applying the Vintage Look. Each book complimenting the other both are great addition and starting places to any pinup or […]

Legendary Pinup Photographer Peter Gowland Dies

Peter Gowland, one of the most incredible pinup and innovative photographers of the old days and of our days, has passed away. He was 93. I had the opportunity to meet and talk with Alice and Peter Gowland, at which time they invited me to their home in Santa Monica and talked to me about […]

4 Reasons to use a Makeup Artist before a Photo Shoot

Why You Should Use a Makeup Artist. Many times new photographers ask the question of “Why should you use a makeup artist before a shoot?”. I will tell you some of the reasons why I use a makeup artist with my photo shoots, and why I always recommend to client and new photographer to use […]

Pinup and Rockabilly Makeup Book List

Pinup and Rockabilly Makeup Book List We get a lot of requests for resources for Makeup for Pinup Modeling and just general Rockabilly makeup. So we’ve put together a list of books for just that purpose: Makeup, Eyebrows and Hairstyles. The makeup books by Kevyn Aucoin are a very good resource for several different styles […]

Pinup Makeup: Eyebrow Video – How to Perfectly Shape Your Eyebrows

Pinup Makeup: Eyebrow Video – How to Perfectly Shape Your Eyebrows Valentines day is coming and E.L.F. Cosmetics, makers of Cheap but Good makeup, has a few specials going and will only last another 19 days. So ladies if you are in the market for Cheap but Good Makeup, E.L.F. is the place. Check out the […]

Buy Cheap Makeup – E.L.F. Makeup, Cheap Makeup but Good Makeup

If you ever want to buy cheap makeup, but good makeup, you have to check out E.L.F.. I probably should qualify myself for this post, in saying that I know a bit about makeup thanks to Marissa Freeman. Marissa is by far one of, if not The best MUA(makeup artist) I have ever had the […]

Pinup Models and Pinup Modeling Tips

Pinup Models and Pinup Modeling A pin-up model specializes in provocative poses, however, pin-up photography is not pornography. It features fully-clothed women in playful and suggestive stances. Traditional pin-up art never shows nudity and prefers to leave a lot to the imagination. The women in these photos, often times smiling and friendly-looking, suggesting the “girl-next-door” […]

Hair, Makeup and Wardrobe Tips for the Rockabilly Lifestyle

Guest Post by Marla Verdugo Hello Dollface… Rockabilly makeup is very bold and clean…The trick is to make your makeup look minimal. The Eyes: Very defined, dark, semi-thick eye brows, arch varies on your face shape. For eyeshadow , I recommend sticking to nudes and pale pinks. Feel free to pack on the black eyeliner, […]