Getting Pinned

Get ready for your soft-focus, powdered, primped, painted & eventually photoshopped close-up

by Joie de Vivre

Think you could never look like one of these stunning pin-up models? Think again. These glam gals are just ordinary women who jumped onboard the latest trend train -- pinup photography. Inspired and emboldened by the recent rise in boudoir photography, especially on the part of brides, women of all ages and marital states are giving themselves the gift of glamour and signing up for these cute and innocuous photo shoots.

A far cry from the teased and draped glamour shots found in the local mall, this latest fad affords the subject more than just 8x10 glossies -- it offers nostalgia.... a trip back to what we now perceive as a 'gentler more innocent time'... which it most likely was not.... but that's not the point. So then what is the point, you ask? It is a little bit of all the good stuff our world today calls for in order for us to make sense of it and retain our hope and promise for the future.

These photos make women feel like fresh-faced desirable Betties.... as opposed to aging in-need-of Botox has-beens the media and cosmetics companies make us out to be. The clothes, hair, makeup and overall vibe of these shots is simple and flirty without skewing sleazy. And they are a fun and lasting way for women to do a little something nice for themselves and have something to show... something BEAUTIFUL to show.... for it, in perpetuity.

I for one intend to contact my favorite photographer [insert Amy Allen Photography plug here] and arrange for one of these playful photography sessions. Who knows, if I end up with twelve good shots I may even go for a calendar! Time to blow up the beach ball, grab a sailor hat and visit the vintage store, and of course pick up a tube of Chanel's CoCo Red Lipstick... then pose... and practice my pout.

Keep your eyes on the Siren School event calendar for a Pampered PinUp party this winter.