Posts Tagged ‘Pin up’

Recently came across a post on Buzzfeed about the before and afters of Pin Up Girls. It got me thinking about body image and how we feel about ourselves are closely related to the “norms” imposed by the media or popular culture.

It’s also interesting to see  the fashion from this time, women’s “fuller” bodies, and how even back then they had their version of modern day “photoshoping”.

Can you guys see it – In the origianl photo she  is holding a salt shaker. haha

To see more photos Click on Images for larger view or go directly to Buzzfeed.

I say, its getting hot in erre!!!( in the voice of Nelly)

Temperatures are rising and so are the hems on these post war pin-up style insipred fashionable short shorts. Its on the runways, in music videos ( Christina Aguilera’s Candy Man), on celebrities (Sienna Miller in Amm…these be overpants?)and of course on you. Here’s a little inspiration.

In the beginning:

Seen on the runways:

Betsey Johnson and Ports 1961

Chanel and Prada

Seen on the street:

Nicky Hilton Mischa Barton Hilary Duff

Get it:

1. Park Manhattan Pleated Shorts $165.00 shopintuition.com
2. Ella Moss Waldo Shorts $62.00 shopbop.com
3. Belted cotton shorts, Cynthia Steffe, $195, at select Neiman Marcus