Do you want to be a pin up girl? The pin up look is a form of art that goes way back to the days before World War II. Pin up is all about the style, the clothes, the hair, the makeup and poses. There’s also an important attitude and confidence component. We love the pin up look. It’s kinda what our business is all about, and we want to help you learn how to become that pin up girl you’ve always known you could be!

The Outfits
First let’s talk about the clothes. Pin up is all about the outfit and although you are the main attraction, you need to have a great look. Whether you’re posing for the camera or just entertaining your special someone, take a moment to think about how you would like to dress. Look around on the internet for great examples of pin up themes and find the look that’s right for you.

The Hair and Makeup
The pin up girl needs to know how to get the right hair. This can be tricky because not all of us are comfortable with the old fashioned hair styles. Remember that the pin up look is really defined by the styles of the 1930s through the 1950s. Again, look around on the internet for makeup and hair tutorials. A great place to check out is YouTube. Tons of talented girls have figured out the pin up looks and share it with the world for free. Another option is to ask your hair stylist. They will either know how to help or know someone who is really good at the look. Pin up is fun and exciting and most stylists love working on things like this.

Get Involved
To be a pin up girl, you’ll have to not only learn the style but also the poses. There’s a common bag of posing tricks that every pin up model knows and you can learn, too. A great way to get started is to book a pin up shoot with a local photographer who specializes in pin up. A quick search and you will find a ton of photographers with their portfolio right online. Find someone whose work you really connect with and you will get the best results. A pin up photographer will help you learn how to pose and usually will work together with stylists to get the outfit, hair and makeup just right.

Also, find other people near you who are into pin up. Here in Austin, people who love the pin up style are always putting on shows, working with burlesque troupes or partnering up with other related groups like hot rod aficionados. You can always check them out, see what they’re doing and ask them for advice and connections. As with everything, it’s all about who you know, so go out and meet people.