O/T 1940's Pin up Shoot. Need your help Ladies

I've done 2 1940/50's pin up shoots and loved them!!! best of luck honey. try ebay and such for props xx

Thanks Curly Panda. Glad you said you loved them!! Found an iron now ?. I thought maybe a round flip up hand mirror where shes adjusting her lippy?

My tog has got an old style microphone, old compact mirrors and an old style radio. hope that helps!! x

Ooooo Radio! Good one!

Sailor girl with hat, in blue and white saluting or holding a ship's rubber ring (cant think what else to call it), army one with gun, one with a cow boy hat and holster and gun, the 'ol over sized martini glass or glass bath, one in the shower with a sponge etc, fans, dressing screens, stradling a grogeously upholstered gilt chair i could go on and on not hat i love the whole pin up look or anything!!

? Thanks tinks that's great. Loving the Sailor one!

How about a gramophone? Or one of those vintage bicycles with a basket on the front? Or a spitfire? Or you could go down the route of the land army and have spades and the whole dig for victory theme?

I've missed a vital part here Ladies. It's in a studio. Unfortunately the Spitfire won't fit ?. Drat!

Minor details, Spring, minor details! Where there's a will....

Haha i'll ask the college ?

I thought Oh la la and Teehee would be here like a flash!

Oh nowwwwwww you tell me! Beware of getting your 40s and 50s fashions mixed though. Much of those sites oohla posted had 50s. The 40s was either a-line or fitted. I had a giggle on the morning of my wedding with a bakelite telephone I have and this fabulous Life magazine from my wedding date - but back in 1949! google image for 1940s houseold items..... cups n saucers would be the cheapest and easiest start, nice apron, cake stand.....

my new decorated kitchen (still to finish...) but the old used tongs and washboard are from the 40s via ebay let me know if you need any other help. (used to source props for stage productions)

Yay thanks Teehee. I was thinking of doing 40's underware and 50's dress unless i can find some really nice 40's dress i fall in love with more. The phone is a great idea. I will look for one now. I have an iron and all the underware sorted. I also have some nice hats being sent.

Someone suggested a large union jeck flag wrapped around with a salute. What do you think?

some ideas..... oh that irons on ebay at 4.99 at the mo!

That would be nice, the flag idea.... i'll look out some dress ideas in a mo...

Brilliant. Thank you very much!

Feel free to give me a shout if you'd like. I'm happy to lend you some fascinator's that I may have lying around if you needed them. ****@****************.***

K.

Serious? That would be amazing, thank you x

As long as I've not got a fayre booked in or going to see someone for a fitting/design etc I'm happy to do that. Where are you? I live in Essex but work in London. So could meet you to give them over.

I'll mail you now x

Cool! Literally just running out of the door, so might not get back to you until tomorrow evening. But I've not forgotten.

K.

Tea dresses...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Plum-and-Ivory-Polka-Dot-40s-Style-Tea-Dress-Sz-12-14-/200469603957?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Women_s_Clothing&hash=item2eaceb6675

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RED-POLKA-DOT-TEA-DRESS-VTG-40s-50s-ww2-14-16-18-/190395027472?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Women_s_Clothing&hash=item2c546d9010 This is similar to my going away dress.

typical 40s fashions, in florals or polka dots.

Twin sets, with blouse n pearls would also work.

40s evening wear...

hence my portrait collar

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-One-shoulder-Bridesmaids-Evening-Dress-7111-UK-6-22-/110505204659?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Women_s_Clothing&vti=Size%09Size+12&hash=item5f7602cd8d

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Evening-Prom-dress-/270573699013?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Girl_s_Clothing&hash=item3eff72ffc5

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Open-Back-Black-Evening-Gown-Diamante-9015B-Size-12-/260600981127?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Women_s_Clothing&hash=item3cad076687

hope these ideas help you and give you an idea of shapes, necklines and sleeves

recreate this!!!

Wow, thanks Teehee they are fab! I should have my 10 shots covered in no time!

I hope you show them off!!! is there an old looking train station near ya?? a pic with cases there would have been nice....

you could do a pic of one girl drawing a stocking line up the back of another girls leg...

cocktails,- martini or the old champagne glasses of course...

im envious *sigh*

Of course i will. The train station one sounds great. I will have a look around! x

Forces sweetheart pics always work well

What about swimware/ beach shots?

Em x

Thank you both. Ema78 I have hopefully got a nautical theme for one of them. Waiting to hear from them today. CurlyP I have got a large Union Jack flag and a forces hat so hapefully that will look good.

Thank you ?

Why not hand colour the final print. That would be true 1940s style....

That's a good idea Peter