Watch Out Bettie Page! - {PIN-UP} Photo Shoot for Business Brand // Living The Dream (Vol. 3)

A {Pin-Up} has the perfect combination

of CLASSY and SEXY mixed together.

It's the best kind of HOTNESS;

a signature cocncoction, if you ask me!

I've always been fascinated by vintage pin-ups! Since I was a teenager and a young artist I found myself sketching and painting classic images of women like Marilyn Monroe. My decor and fashion sense have always been inspired by vintage themes. When the skinny jean and legging look hit the runway it was just like having the 50's cigarette pant back on the radar. Since this theme and look are a big part of my personality, I thought it would be ideal to develop my business brand around the same retro, vintage style!

{A Little Business History} My business was formerly known as the "SODAPOPSHOP" because I was a muralist for a couple of years and specialized in themed rooms for nurseries and kid spaces. I wanted a fun theme for my business because I had more fun with branding and marketing that way. That is how the name "The FizzyArtist" was created. Mostly because http://www.fizzyartist.com/ was an available domain for my website. My business tagline was: "I add the FIZZ, you get REFRESHED!"



The last two years, my business has been solely dedicated to my line of custom glassware and I have wanted to create a fun new look for the FizzyArtist brand. I found a local photographer, Traci Palmer through a friend of mine and hired her to do a fun pin-up-inspired photo shoot to use the images for marketing purposes. 

To prepare for the photo shoot I put three fun outfits together with my own wardrobe ... shoes and all! Yes, that's how much I love the pin up look. I did, though, go out and purchase a cute coral flower pin for my hair. I decided to get my hair done professionally for an affordable price at my regular salon. This took a load of pressure off of me! I met my stylist, Lindsay Mathison that day and we hit it off! She did an outstanding job and really polished off my entire look.

 

Here are some of the fun 

images that Traci captured

during the photo shoot!

http://www.tracipalmerphotography.com/

Floral and Heart Peasant Top - Forever21
$19.99

Denim Jeggings with Gold Zipper - H (and) M
$19.99

Striped Pin-up Heels - Forever21
$29.99

Red Vintage Blouse
by topdrawervintage

Gold Vintage Mesh Belt
by thevintagemistress

 

::BONUS FASHION TIPS::

Seven simple ways to add a pin-up

look to your wardrobe this Spring!

Finds from etsy.com

Romper it up! Anything sailor-esque will

give you an instant Bettie Page look!

Vintage 80's Romper by NodtoModvintage
$26

 Sexy Open-toe or Platform

Heels will NEVER fail!

Leather Peep Toe Heels by DigVintage
$36

The Trench Coat is a signature

staple for looking seductively CLASSY!

Trench Coat Peachy Pink by TigerVintage
$40

Wear Leopard or Zebra loose or belted
for a roaring bombshell look!

Safari In The City Blouse by sukisukivintage
$21.00

{The Classic Pin-up Formula}
Statement Belt + Cinched Waist
= Curvy Pin-up Knockout!

Hickory Leaves Belt by TheLadyCarl
$10

A cute, 50s-inspired blouse with

a small print is simply sweet!

Vintage Navy Polka Dot Blouse by vintagecarliss
$14.50 (What a steal!)

 Add a Vintage Pin Up Flair to your wedding

with a romantic flower hair pin!

Deep Red Rose Hair Clip by BellaDivaCouture
$12.75

Thank you Traci and Lindsay for

making this pin-up photo shoot

such a success!

{PEEK-A-BOO} Ooh to the La..La..LACE! // Fizzy Fashion (Vol. 3)

Lace, Sheer, Cut-Outs, Low-Backs,

Off-the-Shoulder, Strapless, Corsets...

All of these styles and trends have something in common. They all give the illusion or the idea of LINGERIE so of course anyone is going to look incredibly sexy! A turtle neck or a baggy sweatshirt will give the opposite affect so throw those into the Goodwill or sick day pile. With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I thought these styling tips would be very appropriate.
(Your MAN will thank me later!)

When you layer with lace or something sheer you won't feel too covered or bulky even in warmer weather. You can feel comfy and confident with a couple of thin layers rather than putting it all out there with one simple blouse.

Lace is a new thriving trend that can be used to compliment your wardrobe in many ways. A lace top, jacket, skirt, or vest are great options. Partner a lace top with denim or a bold color to off-set the sweet look of the delicate lace. I love to wear this lace cardigan from Charlotte Russe with skinny jeans and a saucy strapless top.

A combination of sweet and spicy
is the best kind of FLAVOR!

An off-the-shoulder top or a boat neck blouse will show off a little shoulder or arm without exposing all of the goods.

New styles in stores are incorporating the cut-out trend or a sheer low-back. I've seen a number of cute cardigans with a crocheted pattern on just the back for added interest. Matching a look like this with a basic tee will instantly pull your look together. The outfit will say that you thought about your style without having to try too hard.

Going strapless or wearing a corset style can be intimidating sometimes. But you can get the same look with a fitted and flowy strapless cotton top like the one I'm wearing.

Check out my grey strapless look: 1). It's fitted on the bust, so it stays up. 2). It has gatherings and pleats for some visual interest. 3). It flows away from the body and hits me right at the hip. 4). It gives a little more viewing of the cleavage, so it's only an evening top!

These are some of the best tricks in looking sweetly smokin'!

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Snakeskin Kitten Heels from KOHL'S under $30 (3 years old)

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I wore this outfit for a fun Girls Night Out in
Nashville, TN with my sister, Heather, and her friends!

 Great "PEEK-A-BOO" looks for SPRING!

Discovered on etsy.com



{a sexy lace top tucked into a bold colored skirt}

Black Lace Shirt by kerenii
(on sale, $50)

{look sexy with a cut-out accent in your kitten heels}

Vintage 80's Pleated Cutout Stilettos (sz 8) by pineapplemint
$37

{Wow your on-lookers with a beautiful

crocheted mini dress. This would be great with leggings!}

Doily Crochet Mini Dress by dollybirdsvintage
(sold)

{Vintage lace at it's best. what a fun

bold color for spring AND it's figure flattering.}

Royal Blue Lace Minidress by hotvintage
(sold)

{Use this look in your jewelry and accessories too.}

Nile Necklace Crochet Gold Filled Wire and Pearls by galit
$150

{Soft, sweet and a little sexy. Comfortable too!}

Cream Cold Shoulder Top by MoonHalo
$65

{Great look for a night out on the town with jeans

and a simple top, as shown below}

Vintage 80's Black Lace Bolero by madgirlvintage
$32

{Own a fitted top that can be strapless,
one-shoulder or off-the-shoulder}

10 or more ways to wear Wrap Top by VenniCaprice
$50

 

"Let's wish the
SNOW away

so we can dress
in lace and PLAY!"

Thank you for
following the FIZZ!

xoxo - The FizzyArtist


HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!



Unleash Your Inner {BOMBSHELL} // Fizzy Fashion (Vol. 2)

Seduce your man with a sizzlin' new look this year! Or maybe you'd like to snatch the man of your dreams (I know I would)! No matter what shape you're, if you are a woman, you have curves to work with. Some of us have more curves than others, but there are always tricks on how to give the illusion that you do. And by now, most of us know that men enjoy our curves. So why not give them what they want!?

Floral Ruffle Top, by Express. Grey Dolman Cardigan, by Forever 21

I put together an outfit that has some of the best ingredients for a bombshell brew that will wow any guy! 

First things first, ladies... 

1. Please wear cute underwear! No need for bells and whistles, but a feminine color with lace or flowers is a must. No granny panties allowed! It's OK to keep the bra simple, but use one that does the job (lift and hold).   

2. I like to build an outfit around the shoes that I want to wear. I think hot shoes are one of the most important elements in looking irresistibly sexy. With the right high heels you can wear a comfortable outfit and still look good. This is one of my favorite tricks! To be really on point - have your nails freshly painted.

My latest shoe find at my favorite store: Forever 21
(sexy heels for only $22.80)

3. A cigarette pant or skinny jean is the best way to look long and lean. I am only 5'1" so when the skinny jean came on to the fashion scene I was in love. I never knew that showing the curves of just your legs could make you look so much smaller -- I don't know if I will ever go back to a bootcut-style jean. My favorite denim right now is Levi's skinny jean in the curve fit. These have stretch and have an amazing mid-rise!

Denim Skinny Jeans: Levi's Curve Fit

4. When it comes to what to wear on top, I try to go sexy without being over the top. If you do wear jeans, a low-cut top will work because you aren't showing off any leg. To avoid the obnoxious stares by men of all ages, I try to do only a glimpse of cleavage. That way I don't feel like there's a spotlight on my chest all night. If you have a man that enjoys it when you show them off, just tell him they're all his to look at after dinner. I like to wear a flowy top that hits me right at the hip, but cinches in at the wasit or under the bust. Or a flirty, floral ruffle top like below (from Express) with a belt to accent the waist!

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5. Lastly, polish off your look with full and bouncy hair, simple and sexy makeup, and fun accessories. Without these, your outfit will fall flat and your "bombshell look" will be a bust!

BOMBSHELL inspirations from these

GLAMOUR covergirls!

Check out these Etsy items I found that could re-create these looks.

Add a harness look to accentuate your
curves. A belt can also work!

Road Warrior Harness
by iheartnorwegianwood

Add interest with pattern:
animal print, floral, or paisley

Gold and Olive Green Paisley Boho Top
by TammyJO

Tease him with structured or flowy
LAYERS: jackets, blazer, cardigans

Saks Fifth Avenue Rust Velvet Blazer
by gypsysun

THANKS for reading my 2nd "fashion" post!