Thursday, October 28, 2010

Halloween Costume: Vintage Pin up

So remember when I said I was going as a black swan ballerina this year for Halloween...well I changed my mind. Yup that's my indecisive self again! Anyway I decided I would go as one of my favourite things ever!!! a vintage pin up girl. I love old pin ups. I am really nostalgic and I love the 40's, 50's and 60's including clothing and even music. I became interested in pin ups when Vanity Fair magazine started putting out their "Vanities" photo spreads featuring big hollywood starlets dressed as vintage pin ups; I even started a group on Facebook called PIN UP GIRLS when I first joined back in the day and the group now has over 3900 members! So I guess I am not alone in my love of pin ups!

So I've been researching costumes, makeup and even hairdo's from that era. I have this cute polka dot romper, a flower pin for my hair, a white belt, some cute nude coloured pumps and I just need some red nail polish and a set of false lashes to top it all off. I Can't wait for the weekend when I will be all done up, but until then here is a little sneak peek at my costume...I will be sure to post pics of me in full costume and makeup next week.




pin up girl hair

a little rouge

the inspiration: hopefully I can look like this by Saturday

10 comments:

Rambling Renovators said...

Ooh, you'd make a perfect pinup girl (you're so stylish)! Great costume. Can't wait to see how you look.

christine, just bella said...

I love this costume - so simple yet so awesome at the same time! I want to see pics!!

Kerry said...

Liz this is an AWESOME costume idea! I loooove it! I've always kind of wanted to get a photo shoot done, dressed as a pin up girl. Just for fun... is that strange? haha Can't wait to see your costume!

Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy said...

Oh you are going to look soooo good Liz!! Take lots of pics!

P.S. I emailed you a while back with my guest post. Did you get it?

Wallpaper said...

Hey Shannon, I did get it, it will be coming up in the next week or two, thanks!

Marcus Design said...

So pretty! I think this is a perfect costume, glam and fun at the same time :)
Nancy

SweDaisy said...

Love love love. I love Pinups, I actually thought about getting a tattoo of one. I just couldn't make up my mind which one. Have a great weekend. I'm looking forward to pictures. If you're a pin up is your BF a sailor? That would be cute.

Take care,
Lisa

P.S.
I just sent you my Beauty Bag post.

barbara@hodge:podge said...

Love it - can't wait to see photos!

christine {bijouandboheme} said...

Such a great costume idea!! I'm just new to your blog and very much enjoying- Happy Halloween xo

Renee (eatliveshop.com) said...

Love this idea! I might have to steal this one for next year ;)