How to be a Pinup Model - Release your Inner Bombshell! |  | Director: Bettina May;go-go Amy
Actors: Bettina May, go-go Amy
Studio: Stratostream - World Dance New York
Category: DVD
Buy New: $14.98
as of 9/5/2010 10:49 CDT details
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 6029
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 0
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 122 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 188883000963
EAN: 0188883000963
ASIN: B00095MBP8
Release Date: May 25, 2010
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Product Description
How to be a Pinup Model - Release your Inner Bombshell is a unique instructional program celebrating female curves, positive self-image and playful spirit with two outstanding stars of vintage/alternative modeling and burlesque artists go-go Amy and Bettina May. Alluring vintage pinup girl looks are now at the fingertips of any woman fortunate enough to lay her hands on this treasure chest of hair and makeup tutorials, modeling tricks, styling ideas, and inspirational guidance. To quote our instructors, 'Pinup modeling is a body-positive experience. Glamour has no age, height, or size requirements. All you need is a good attitude and a little glitter.' So, go ahead, add sensual vintage flair to your everyday look or try an amazing pinup makeover for special occasions! Creating your own pinup look is addictive!.... it is an experience of emotional discovery, bringing you closer to your truly feminine, always hopeful, ageless, resourceful, and down-to-earth core. You will be amazed at the volume of detail in this program: The vintage-look lore, grandma's secrets, and the spot-on helpful modern advice generously offered by Bettina May and go-go Amy, as well as the authenticity of their material, the depth their historical awareness and their inventiveness in blending retro and modern techniques. This video guide covers vintage hair styles, glamour makeup, posing for photography, sexy body language, and maintaining an optimistic spirit. Bettina May instructs in the techniques of setting curls (different angles and configurations of rollers result in different looks!) and curl styling to echo the image of your favorite pinup icon or retro movie star, and in creating your own unique modern style with a retro twist. Go-go Amy delves into the elusive techiques of vintage makeup: She brings new hope to all of us who attempted a '40s diva cat eye or a retro lip shape but were defeated by crooked lines and hideous smudges generated by uncooperative pencils and eye-liner from hell. Rediscover simplicity: 'This is how grandma did it, and grandma was always right.' Short hair? Short bangs? Learn how to seamlessly incorporate features of your personal hair style into an authentic retro look. Body shape concerns? First of all, get over it. (It's all about CURVES, remember?) But, to be on the safe side, learn to trick the camera! Bettina May and go-go Amy take you on a journey through a dynamic inventory of modeling tricks and flattering body angles used by movie stars and models in front of the camera since silent movie days. The girls will also teach you totally doable tricks to achieve those innocent and always surprised wide-eyed ingenue pinup girl facial expressions. This beautiful-in-spirit, supportive and highly entertaining program is a perfect gift for yourself or a friend, and can also be the centerpiece for 'a girls night in' party. To learn more about go-go Amy and Bettina May, visit PrettyThingsProductions.com.
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 Retro-Cute from Start to Finish July 20, 2010
Erin (France)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Keeping in mind this is pure-retro, I loved how meandering the pace was. It's not mtv-flash editing. It's, honestly, very fifties. Makeup, hair, and cheesecake-posing; exactly what the video promises. I loved the hairstyle secion the most. They do an entire hair set, and then when she is combing the set out, it's real-time and I got the sense of the fifties, no cellphones, no rush, pretty night-table, sweet smiles. I felt like I was at a sleep-over and we were doing our hair in Grease. I adored the big hair-rolls they demo'd. These two women fully embrace the fifties lifestyle. And they portray a sexy-lady without apology. The make-up section was a bit long in the tooth, but great for beginners. The posing section was really nice and encouraging too. It's very girls-night-out-with-class and the production value, tho simple, was just right; great, authentic 50s set-dressing, good audio, and most of all inspirational. If you like the fifties and want to try your hand (gams?) at cheesecake photos, or even just want to investigate the fifties look - and outlook - this is a comforting, stylish & feminine place to get started.
Inner bombshell... indeed! July 13, 2010
Reader #6
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This DVD is great, the two young ladies involved are not super slick Hollywood products, they look a little staged and uncomfortable at various times which, to me adds to the charm.
The tips and ideas are great for anyone who wants to look retro and/or wants the pin-up girl look. Nicely packaged, good editing and simple manageable chapters make this a great buy for the money.
Only gripe is why such a pretty girl like Go-go Amy would want to have a arm full of tattoo's (and ugly one at that) and everyone that has seen my DVD has commented much the same.
Move Over Betty Grable...Here Comes...Me! August 11, 2010
Alejandra Vernon (Long Beach, California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bettina May and Go-Go Amy are a simply delightful duo. They are perfect vintage models with an updated twist. Both absolutely gorgeous and with flaming red hair, Go-Go Amy also has jet black highlights in her hair (stunning when hanging down in ringlets) and sports some nifty tattoos.
They give you excellent tips, and modern techniques to achieve the vintage "pin-up" look. The makeup is really quite simple, and one you'll need to learn if you want to be an actress or dancer (retro is so "In"!) or just have fun at your next party. The bright red of course is the way to go, on lips and fingernails. Most important of all, are the cat eyes! May demonstrates on Bettina the easiest way to get the "cat eye" line beyond your eye lids, and how to apply those stunning false eyelashes.
The posing section is humorous and instructive, and the duo shows us how to make the most of our assets. I love the "vowel" smiles and expressions, and now I know the trick of why the pin-up girls looked so good kneeling back on their heels. It's quite a little secret! (you have to have strong thigh muscles...and sit up a couple of inches from your heels, so the flab on the back of your thighs doesn't spill over, and your thigh muscles look long and lean!).
This is a very cute and instructive DVD from these 2 delightful glamour gals. You'll enjoy every second of its 80 minute length.
How to be a Pinup Model..... You won't believe how easy! August 10, 2010
Shara of Desert Dance (KS)
Wow! I never knew it was so easy! If you want this look, this DVD will show you the hair and make-up that you need! It also shows you how to do the classic poses to make yourself look good even if you don't have the perfect figure! I know it looks difficult, but this DVD will change your mind!
 FUN! August 9, 2010
dancingwithjuls
They were fun and informative! I definitely feel like a pin up queen now! So try it, you will love it!
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