Stop Staring, Big Boy!

Bob's Big Boy Diner in Norco, CA hosted a classic car show and vintage era pinup girl contest yesterday evening. I received the invitation to join the contest from a good friend of mine and decided to give it a shot. I am infatuated with the era's fashion and overall glamour.

The sun was blazing, the cars were rolling in, and the pinup contestants were sporting the iconic red lips. As we gathered around for introductions, it was noticeable that we all had our own unique yet vintage style.

Melanie wore a fantastic black one piece bathing suit with a black sarong to match it.

Tera looked like a member of the women's army corps, absolutely loved her hat.

Nicole and Angie were definitely the sexy ones of the bunch. A short mini skirt and a short dress showed off their legs.

Monica wore a pretty military green halter dress with red buttons. Her hair complimented her look beautifully well.

As for my look, I wanted sexy, elegant and glamorous...how did I do?

I owe everything to my sponsors, and would like to thank them for my entire look.

My dress was provided by the wonderful Alicia Estrada designer of Stop Staring Clothing. I don't know if it was the dress' name that did it (the same as my mom's nickname) or the flare at the bottom of the dress, but as soon as I laid eyes on Lula in the color eggplant, I was sold. I felt comfortable in the dress, which was important to me given that we were going to be walking around and posing in front of the cars for quite a few hours.

Check out Stop Staring's blog, you won't get enough of it.

My hair and make up were provided by Hector Rodriguez of Bela Hair Studio in Ontario, CA. Double lashes, check. Thick eyeliner, check. Red lipstick, check. Hair extensions, check. My makeup endured the scorching rays of the sun and my hair behaved in the wind, not bad...not bad at all.

My favorite car, 1936 Buick

Recognize this gorgeous girl? La Sophia, of course with her beautiful friend Maricela. 

Contest Rules:

• There were 3 anonymous judges
• Judged on ensemble, poise, poses and friendliness
• The rating scale was between 1-10, 1 being Poor and 10 being Excellent
• NO provocative poses or gestures

3rd Place won a painting  by "The Pinup Art of Richard Fuggeta" and a $10 gift certificate and a vintage  cowgirl  mini-tray from "Cowgirl Boutique"
2nd Place won a gift certificate  for a free 30 minute photo session at "Painted Pinups" in Orange, CA.
1st Place won a "Lux De Ville" purse and a $25.00 gift certificate from "Pinup BOOtique" at Ontarion Mills Mall.
Grand Prize won a gift certificate of a free complete Pinup Girl package from "Little Black Dress Photography" studio in Rancho Cucamonga.


I took home 2nd place!

Thank you to my sponsors Stop Staring and Bela Hair Studio and to everyone who came out to support. I appreciate it very much. Last but not least, a big thank you to Laurie Smallwood who organize the event, you were incredible.

Pin up painting photo obtained from fineartmaerica.com