Pin Ups in the News

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As someone who has always had a draw towards anything 1950's style, Ava Grace finally got her first pin up photo shoot done about 8 years ago. Since then it has just been casual pin up shoots, small to large car shows and lots of victory rolls! This year 2023, she has gone 'official' and attended her first Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, hosted a pin up photo shoot for seniors (which turned into a calendar) and has started to engage with the pin up community!
Pin-Up Model: Striking poses that can stop time and turn heads, this bombshell is the epitome of vintage glamor and modern allure. Bringing retro vibes to the forefront, she's the living embodiment of a classic beauty with a dash of contemporary flair.

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A Florida Native, Robby Vamps has had an affinity for all things vintage, pinup and Rockabilly since the early 2000’s.

Combining a darker aesthetic with pinup style this edgy gal enjoys exploring haunted places, strolls through the cemetery and is the Queen of Halloween.

With a sexy, spooky sensibility and a love of black velvet and lace, Robby Vamps also appreciates a good laugh and is always up for an exciting adventure.

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Hey, Sugar! My name is Billie Jayne DeVille. I was born and raised a Georgia Peach but I now call South Carolina my home. I'm a full-time artist/pinstriper and a total sucker for whitewall tires and big tailfins! When I'm not painting, you can find me cruising in my 53 Chevy, my 55 Cadillac, my 63 T-bird or in the shop getting down and dirty with my 58 Plymouth restoration project! I am also co-owner of Deville Magazine, a quarterly kustom kulture publication available in both print and digital!

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A lover of all things glam. About a year and a half ago I was introduced to this incredible world through my hair and makeup craft. With over 12 years in the beauty industry, I’ve worked with multiple designers, celebrities, and my work has been published both internationally and domestic, In addition I have a bridal team in multiple cities. My story with Pinup started when I partnered with Glitter Glam Studios for a session and we quickly became her official hair and makeup team. It’s been an incredible journey, with multiple magazine spreads and cover, fulfilling a dream to become a model. Fully immersed, I now have a Retro hair and makeup team with goals to keep expanding and become the go to glam at all pinup events, we have had the honor to work with published pinups and our work can be seen in Retro Lovely, Modern Day PinUp, Bombshell, Holidays, NYLON, and so much more.
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I was born in Indiana but moved to Tennessee in my late teens. My mother introduced me to Marilyn Monroe at a very young age and I have been enamored with everything pin-up, vintage, and retro ever since. I started pin-up modeling in 2019 with my best friend and photographer Pamela Claytor. I have been very lucky to be a part of her vision and have her expertise along the way. I have been published 7 times so far and have 5 more publications coming up!

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Hi! My friends call me Miss Pink Tink. My nickname comes from the color and singer Pink and my Disney hero Tinkerbell. I like to live life to the fullest no matter how modified... Just keep swimming! I feel my music and play with passion. I have cold hands but a warm heart and I love hard. I love to travel to see new places and recently traveled through the Prarie lands. 

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Dancer, pinup goth, actress--the Bay Area’s resident femme fatale is a real triple threat! Starting in 2013 with two seasons of Creepy KOFY Movie Time, Faye is a veteran of the local horror scene, appearing on Psychotropic Theater, Circus of Chaos, Creature Features, and Shadow Circus Creature Theatre. With a confident strut and a pair of very high heels, Faye is following in the footsteps of other San Francisco horror hosts like the legendary Bob Wilkins and John Stanley. Her unique combination of brains, beauty, kookiness, and spookiness has made her a real fan favorite. That’s why the lady is a vamp!

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I am a Jersey Girl at Heart but live in Florida for the last 20 years. I found a Gem of a Local Store called the Parisian Hostess and met the owner Tamara. I fell in love with her store and would shop there on a weekly basis. Her inspiration made me want to be a Pin Up Model. I joined the classes she gave about how to do Makeup, Victory Rolls, Eye Lashes, and Posing. I was nervous in the beginning but she built up my confidence and self-esteem. Tamara even helped come up with my name Lavender Lady because of my Purple Hair and Tattoos. Doing Pin Up gives me so much happiness and confidence in myself. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for me.

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Pinup style and culture fascinated me for many years before I became brave enough to dive in, and now I’m so grateful I did. Additionally, modeling has opened up a new avenue of creativity to explore as an artist. I love crafting looks, sewing and altering clothes, playing with trying to perfect new makeup looks, and collaborating with other inspiring creatives.

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Sammi has been a lover of pin-up kulture from a young age. She attended many car shows with her family, and won her first hoola hoop contest at age 5. She also won the first beauty pageant she ever entered at age 7. Her step-grandfather introduced her to Marilyn Monroe with his collection of dolls, movies, and life-size prop. After seeing the movie Some Like It Hot, Sammi fell in love with Marilyn! Then in her teenage years Sammi found Bettie Page and her love for pin-up grew even further!
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Shellie Schmals hearts the arts!! She's a pin up lovin' - microphone holdin' - event hustlin' - dynamo, who can be seen around town mixing up the worlds of film, art, fashion, and comedy.
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Born in Long Island, NY, Dottie spent her childhood in Tampa, Florida. Her grandmother, the inspiration behind her pinup persona, was her steadfast supporter, sharing enchanting tales of her glamorous Manhattan life while they played dress-up in rhinestones and furs. This is where Dottie's adoration for vintage elegance blossomed. She embarked on her modeling journey in 2012, finding her true calling in the pinup realm, which rekindled cherished memories. In her spare time, Dottie volunteers for The Bomber Girls and delights in antiquing and yard sales.

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Over 40 and fabulous! Lover of all things vintage, retro, and mid century. Music is definitely a life force. Dreams don’t have an expiration date, so chase them!
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Hey there, all you cool cats and kittens! Buckle up, because we're about to take a wild ride through the history of rockabilly, one of the most vibrant and electrifying music genres to ever strut its stuff on the scene. From its rebellious roots to its worldwide influence, rockabilly has captured hearts, minds, and tapping toes for decades. So, grab your pomade and lace up your creepers, as we delve into the world of twangy guitars, rollicking rhythms, and sultry vocals that define the rockabilly sound.
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I have always had a love of vintage, and with finding the pinup/rockabilly lifestyle, I feel like I have finally found my place in this crazy world! I'm a mom of six - 3 human kids and 3 dachshund puppies! When I'm not busy at home or modeling, I'm also a professional photographer. My Husband & I own Clearwater Pinup and Boudoir Photography.
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Bellestarrinked is a fictitious name used by, Wendy Pereira, MSN, APRN-AGNP. Wendy Pereira is a Nurse Practitioner living in Florida, USA. She obtained her Master's of Science in Nursing from South University in Savannah Georgia, with a Specialization in Adult-Gerontology.

She also studied Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine at Maharishi University, Fairfield, Iowa. Registered Yoga Teacher, Energy worker and healer: With training from Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Level II completed 2019, Thai Yoga Bodywork training with the Vedic Conservatory, Various studies of energy medicine, neurobiology and effects the brain has on the physical body. Also a mother of three, with free time her personal hobbies include: retro pin up modeling, tattoos, car shows, creating adult humor content on Tiktok and enjoying living along the Gulf coast.

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Originally an apple picking country girl from upstate New York, now a ray of sunshine, from the sunshine state! Ria Von Strudel is as sweet as she is lovely and just as bubbly as the champagne in her glass. A lil' rock-n-roll pinup doll with a smile that won’t quit and giggles that will warm your heart. You will always find her living life to the fullest, enjoying friends, spending time with family, listening to records ,loving animals, sightseeing and traveling as often as she can. Also, Ria is a hairdresser & makeup artist and loves to help others to look and feel their absolute best.
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My name is Lucious Lady Libra. I’m originally from New York but am now living in sunny Orlando! I have a passion for all things old Hollywood and classic glamour. I love tattoos and astrology and am very excited to be starting this pinup adventure!

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Obviously, here at Pin Up Database, we love anything retro, glamorous, unique, and from the '50s, '60s, and '70s. Here are 8 retro places to stay around the world

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Pin-up art is a type of artwork that features attractive, often scantily-clad women in provocative poses, which was popularized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, has played a significant role in popular culture, and has been an important part of our history, reflecting the changing attitudes towards women and sexuality over the course of the last century.
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Lyndah Pizarro is reality TV personality with a love for all things Pin Up. Lyndah is globally syndicated thanks to her starring role on the hit TV show Operation Repo. Well know for being aired all across the globe and in numerous countries, Lyndah then took her notoriety to different areas where she found much success such as starting her own clothing link known as Pink Pizza, starting her own skin care line known as Lyndah face and make up known as Lyndah Beauty. Lyndah decided to then take a shot at modeling. After trying different genres if modeling, she finally landed where she was always meant to land, in the Pin up world. Since her first photo shoot as a pin up model with Girlie Show photography, Lyndah has been published twice in RetroLovely Magazine and can also be found in Pin Up Kulture Magazine. Then in 2020, Lyndah found herself in her very first international publication with BombShell Magazine.
Miss Rayzen Hell

I’m known for raising hell in my 64 Chevy impala wagon. I started playing around with the pinup lifestyle 5 years ago. I participated in a pin up shoot and fell in love with the fashion, art, and history of it all. I loved it so much I started my own business called, Pinups & Pumps. We are a non profit organization put together to help inspire and motivate other women thru the art of pin up all while giving back to our local community. We host photoshoots, special events, and are known as the best and largest girl gang in the state of NC. I have had a blast hosting and being a part of the some the biggest events in the pinup community such as emceeing for Rockabillaque Florida, hosting pinup contest for Choppers Ball, Still Runs Car Show, Prohibition, Rockabillaque Charleston and more! I am honored to run the only female ran car show in the state on NC, Still Runs Car Show. Traveling, hosting events, and being a pinup is definitely my cup of tea!. So when you’re ready to “raise some hell” let me know!

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Miss Rayzen Hell will be seen on stage as the MC for Rockabillaque Florida January 21st! 
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The Pin Up Database is a one-stop destination for all things pin up. The website features biographies of famous pin up models, information on vintage pin up photographers, and a directory of current pin up photographers and models, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to book a shoot or find inspiration for their own pin up-inspired photography. The website aims to be the go-to destination for all things pin up, both vintage and modern.