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Get Intimate with 4 Beautiful Pin Up of the Months & San Frans Burlesque Goddess Olivia Dantes

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The Olivia Dantes Issue #16

8. Pin Up of the Month featuring Jive Bunny

12. Show Us Your Tatts featuring Brittany Jane

20. Pin Up of the Month featuring Fiona Ample

24. Spotlight on Photography featuring Flash in the Past

32. Pin Up of the Month featuring Bella Jean

38. Celebrity Pin Up Miss Olivia Dantes

46. Pin Up of the Month featuring Ikss Delys

50. The Domestic Diva featuring Shanna Craven Velvet La Touche & Ruby Roxx

Statement of Correction:

In Issue 15, a photography credit was missing for our Show us your Tatts section featuring model Christine Fury. Photos were taken by Hanah Reed Photography.

Photography Credits:

Vestige Photography Valentina Lupo Bad Bones Photography Missy Neely Photography Flash in the Past Studio Miss Scarlett Imagery Kat Attack Photography Nikol Mikus Photography Roy Varga Photography

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The Pin Up Issue #16 Contents

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Contents & Credits

The Pin Up is published quarterly by Pin Up Media LLC.Copyright Pin Up Media LLC. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in whole or in part without written consent from the publisher is strictly prohibited. Pin Up Media LLC assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material. Any omission of the names of authors of copy, photographs, or graphics is unintentional.

Send address changes to PIN UP MEDIA LLC, 10264 Destino Street, Bellflower CA 90706. Please send art, photography,model, and editorial submissions to submissions@thepinupmag.com

Art Director & Editor-in-Chief Jessica J. SudernoEditor & Advertising Manager Colin T. KnucklesEditorial Contributors Brittany Jane Beckingger

Olivia DantesRamsey Borrego

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Miss Jive Bunnyphotography by Valentina Lupo

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My very first tattoo was a gift from my Dad. It is on my back, between my shoul-der blades. It is a peace sign with vines and flowers wrapping around it. Honestly, it really has no meaning to me other than I

was very into peace signs at the time. I was 19.From there, I really did fall in love with the art of tattoos and how you can express yourself through tattoos. My second tat-

too probably has the most meaning than any other tattoo I have or will ever have. It is a memorial tattoo that I got the day after my Moth-ers funeral in 2010. She died tragi-cally and unexpectedly and my life will never be the same. That tat-too is for both my Mother and my Nana, who have both passed on. It is a seahorse and a dragon fly, with daisies and yellow roses. My Nana loved seahorses and my Mother loved dragonflies. The flowers are both their favorite flowers.After those two tattoos, I have gotten tattoos mostly to repre-sent family. I have a gummy bear to represent my first and only niece Brooklynn, who I call my gummy-bear. On my forearm, I have a microphone to repre-sent my brother who is the best hip hop artist I have ever heard. I have a Steel Rose on my arm, and my Dad has the same one as well. That tattoo represents the Father and Daughter Day we would have when I was younger.

Show Us Your Tatts

Brittany Janes InkFeaturing Imagery by Bad Bones Photography

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Show Us Your Tatts

We would pick flowers out of peo-ples yards to give to my Mom; we would literally steal roses.I also have a Frankenstein tat-too to represent my wonderful husband, who loves classic hor-ror everything. I have a tattoo of Wheezy from Toy Story, because my favorite animal is a penguin and lets face it, Wheezy is ador-

able. My right arm is currently un-der construction, but it is a pirate/ocean theme to represent my love for pirates and the ocean. I could go on and on for days about my tattoos and the meanings behind them. I absolutely love wearing my life story on my body and I dont regret any single tattoo I own.

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Miss Fiona Amplephotos by Missy Neely Photography

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A Spotlight Featuring

Model Kelly Estes

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Spotlight on Photography | Featuring Flash in the Past

An Interview with Ramsey Borrego

of Flash in the Past StudiosInterview by Jessica Jean Suderno

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Spotlight on Photography | Featuring Flash in the Past

PUM: When did you become a photographer and what inspired you to do so?

I became a licensed photographer in 2008 after earning a Bachelors Degree in film animation. I started doing pinups as a hobby that simply grew into a full time studio and business that I fell in love with. My passion for the past, along with my artistic ability, brought Flash in the Past Studio to fruition.

PUM: In your opinion, what makes a photo stand out above the average?When it comes to Flash in the Past Studio, aside from overall quality, the confidence within the pinup herself. An experienced pho-tographer learns to bring out those qualities in the client. My wardrobe and props help them to feel the part and they truly enjoy the en-tire transformation and experience. That is what makes my photographs above the aver-age.

PUM: Who or what inspires your work?There are many pastime pinups that inspire me. Id have to say that Esther Williams is an absolute favorite, along with Gil Elvgrens ideal pinups. I have done extensive research and am inspired so much by all the greats of the past.

PUM: What does photography mean to you?Photography is my way of capturing past eras and portraying the pinups in a way that is true and genuine.

PUM: Who is your favorite pin up model, alive or dead?As early as the stars of the Ziegfeld Follies, to Esther Williams (perhaps due to my addiction to vintage swimwear), to Bettie Page, and as late as Ann-Margret, its truly impossible to name just one!

PUM: Do you shoot with digital or film? Which is your favorite and why?As appealing as it is to learn the ways inside of a darkroom, digital is the way to go for me,

A Spotlight FeaturingFlash in the Past StudioMakeup & Hair Styling by Flash in the Past Studio: Donna Dungan, Natasha Noir, Kelly Estes

Model Bunny Boom Boom

Model Ramsey Borrego

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Spotlight on Photography

Model Top: Ramsey Borrego Model Bottom: Scarlotta Sparkle

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Featuring Flash in the Past

especially with how fast-paced Flash in the Past Studio is.PUM: What advice do you have for aspiring pho-tographers on how to begin their career?Love your subject or else youre not going to cap-ture a damn thing.

How do you connect with your subjects and do you find it important to do so?With pinup photography, its not only important, its mandatory! Connecting comforts your cli-ent; comfort brings confidence, and confidence is key. Theres another key, but thats a secret! (wink, wink)

PUM: What is your favorite location to shoot at and why?All locations are a treat, however, airstrips are up there on my list. I adore photographing pinups with vintage aircraft, especially warbirds, theres just so much history there ; simply classic!

PUM: Tell us a story about the most interesting shoot you have had. Oh, boy! One year the studio took a trip to do photo shoots in Las Vegas, NV. Along the way our ve-hicles camper top popped open and huge bur-lesque feather fans flew throughout the inter-state. Even though hundreds of dollars worth of

feathers were flying through the air and getting damaged by semi trucks, the thought of us gals running along the side of the interstate trying to save them always gives us a good laugh. Lesson learned; make sure to double secure equipment and props while in transit.

PUM: Do you prefer color to black and white, why or why not?All depends on the subject, I cant say that I have a preference.PUM: How would you describe your style as a photographer?Animated; perhaps I wound up an animator af-ter all!

PUM: Do you have any other talents that we do not know about, what are they?Im an artist that uses many different medi-ums to express my talents. I put those talents into my business. These talents include my draw-ing skills (shoot concepts), graphic design expe-rience (marketing and retouching), my insane knowledge of vintage fashion (studio wardrobe/costumes), and creativity for pinup modeling (posing/themes). I also think I have an uncanny knack for bringing out the best features in my cli-ents and putting them at ease. I think I bring out the best in them!

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Spotlight on Photography | Featuring Flash in the Past

PUM: Tell us about any upcoming projects or work you are completing in the near future.

I was recently approached by The Southern Ar-izona Aids Foundation to provide vintage pin-up clothing for their annual MODA Provocateur Charity Fashion Show. I was asked to select the models and choose their outfits and will be back-stage during the event to make sure everything is a success! Im very excited to represent Flash in the Past to a new audience and to be in the company of other local, successful businesses. I also just recently finished a project that Im very

proud of. Ive always been intrigued by sideshow/circus freaks and decided to put together a program featuring my photography of clients...the Bearded Lady, the Siamese Twins, the Living Torso, etc. This was something I really enjoyed creating!

PUM: Where can our readers view more of your work and how can they get in touch with you?

www.FlashinthePast.com and/or find me at Flash in the Past on Facebook and/or Instagram.

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Get to KnowBurlesque Goddess

Olivia DantesPUM: When did you first decide to become a model and what inspired you?Ive always been an artist. Ever since I was a young child I was always crafting, painting, sewing, everything. Mod-eling to me was just another art form. I fell in love with it because I dont need other tools to create art; my body is my tool.

PUM: Where are you from and how has it influenced you?I was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. The bay is a melting pot of different cultures, styles, music, and fashion. I think that influence of diversity is a part of what gives my modeling so much variety. I love every genre- from pin-up, to high fashion, to alternative.

PUM: Who are your favorite pin up models, past or pres-ent and how do they influence your modeling?There are so many talented women in my profession that I do look up to. Mosh and Dita Von Teese are both natu-ral beauties.They both model with such poise and grace. Just the way they carry themselves is nothing but classy.

PUM: Where would your dream photo shoot be located and who would you be shooting with?One of my all time favorite photographers is Ellen Von Unwerth. I have never seen an image or concept of hers that I didnt absolutely love. Wherever and whatever shed want to shoot would be more than fine with me.

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Celebrity Pin Up | Featuring Olivia Dantes

PUM: How do you prepare for a photo shoot? Any special routine?I am super organized, so I usually pack a few days before a shoot. I have every piece already packed away, because Ive learned my lesson rushing out the door and forgetting some-thing important! I get a coffee and a piece of fruit or a granola bar for energy. I also love crazy poses, so I try to stretch beforehand. (A photo shoot can be a real workout!)

PUM: Tell us an interesting story about one of your favorite photo shoots.I was on a shoot and the make up artist flaked. The friend of the hair stylist was free so she came to do my makeup. I dont want to sound like a snob, but the makeup was horrible. I have very strong features, and its easy to overdue make-up on me. Im a professional; even though I didnt like it, I stuck through the shoot. Id nev-er want to embarrass someone. It wasnt a big d e a l ,

but it did give me a complex about having my makeup done by somebody else.

PUM: What do you find fun and rewarding about modeling?I love to travel and see new places. Wheth-er its just a small town somewhere Ive never been to, or a bigger city. I also love meeting new people. Especially artists like myself who share similar interests and stories. Ive met so many wonderful people, who have become really good friends through doing this; thats probably the best thing.

PUM: What do you dislike about modeling?I dont like getting lubed up and squeezed into latex. I absolutely love how it looks in photos, though. Im also a very low-maintenance girl, outside of modeling. Having to do my hair is always a hassle. Its so thick and heavy, its dif-

ficult to manage.

PUM: We know you have some awesome tattoos, what are your favorites and why did you get them?Thank you! I have my Mama and Dad-dy tattoos for obvious reasons. But oth-er than those, the majority of my tattoos are just an expression of my personality. Things that I feel represent me and my interests. For example, the strongman on my ribs I got because I absolutely love the circus. I dont think every tat-too has to be especially meaningful or have an explanation. A lot of time, I like an idea or how something looks and Ill just get it tattooed.

PUM: What does fashion mean to you, and why do you love the pin up style?

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Celebrity Pin Up | Featuring Olivia Dantes

I love the pinup style because it reminds me of a era where people really took the time to dress-to-impress. I also get re-minded of my father and grandfather when I dress that way, or am surround-ed by antiques and vintage. We would always go to garage sales and flea mar-kets together looking for antiques. Also, the fashions from the 30s-60s I think are pretty timeless. Its not something trendy and cheap. Very similar to styles today, those which cant last one month without being out of fashion.

PUM: What are your favorite fashion design trends and do you have any fa-vorite labels or designers?

I have a thing for vintage western wear (my bedroom is western themed!) Im really into Fables by Barrie; also, Steady Clothing has great quality garments, and do a great job of making both mod-ern and vintage styles accessible and wearable for everybody.

PUM: How has modeling changed oth-er aspects of your life?

Growing up, I never had a dream oc-cupation. I never knew which direction I wanted to take. Now I definitely feel like this is what I am meant to be doing with my life. It is my passion, my love, and I am living my dreams.

PUM: Who would you say is your big-gest fan and why?

My husband has definitely been a huge support in my career. He is there through the self-consciousness I get, the long days, the bad experiences, and the good ones. He has been nothing but supportive and has really helped me with not just encouragement, but also with marketing myself as a model and performer.

PUM: What are your goals as a model? How do you see yourself progressing in the next few years?

My goals are always changing and pro-gressing. I have been so fortunate to come as far as I have in such a relatively short amount of time. I would love to do more burlesque performances, and I would love to travel more. Only time will tell what is next for me, but Im not going to stop anytime soon; thats for sure.

PUM: Where can our readers learn more about you and how can they con-tact you?

Inquiries about booking for modeling and burlesque, or just questions in gen-eral can be sent to:

xoliviadantes@gmail.com

Or, follow me on social media...

www.facebook.com/xoliviadantes

www.xoliviadantes.storeenvy.com

Instagram @xoliviadantes

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The Domestic Diva

Now serving up delicious bites byShanna Craven, Velvet La Touche & Ruby Roxx

Shannas Great Grandmas Cheesecake

3 bricks of cream cheese

3 eggs

3/4 C. sugar

2 tsp vanilla

3 Tbsp lemon juice (& some zest)

1 pt sour cream

1/4 C sugar

Beat eggs, add sugar and then cream cheese. Mix thor-oughly, when smooth add lemon and vanilla. Bake at 375 for 20 mins in Graham Cracker crust.

Mix sour cream and sugar (for top) and set aside.

After 20 mins remove the cake from the oven, adjust temperature to 475 degrees. Top the cake with the sour cream mixture and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Refrigerate before serving :)

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Velvets Lamb Sausage

Hand cranking sausage, is a lovely way to spend a chilly night indoors.

To make sausage by hand all utensils need to be cold to ensure a good consistency while stuffing the casings. This recipe can be used to make sausage patties.

Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb 2 Tablespoons rosemary needles (no

stems) 1 teaspoon garlic minced 1 Tablespoon parsley 1 teaspoon thyme flakes 4 sundried tomatoes halves soaked in

water, chopped finely 2-3 Tablespoons feta cheese crumbles Zest from 1/2 lemon 1 Tablespoon olive oil Juice from half a lemon 1 teaspoon salt Pepper to taste optional 1 Tablespoon chili flakes optional replace lemon juice with white

wine

Mix well all ingredients in a bowl. Test the mixture by frying a small portion then adding more seasoning if desired to mixture. Be careful not to add too much salt. To maximize flavour put mixture overnight in the fridge or for a few hours.You can purchase sausage casing either synthetic or hog from any quality butcher. Make sure to rinse hog casings to clear any debris. Follow the instructions on your sausage maker. I use an old school meat

grinder with attachment. A great tip if using this device is to keep everything as cold as possible. Between plunging the meat mixture into the device cavity put everything into the fridge to keep the grinder and utensils cold. Keeping the mixture cold means the fat in the meat wont melt making it easier to create firm sausages. Once you have formed your sausages let them air dry by hanging them; this also intensifies the flavour.If skipping making sausages in casings simply form the meat mixture by hand into a sausage shape or a patty shape. Fry in a lightly oiled skillet two or three at a time turning frequently ensuring browning on all sides.

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The Domestic Diva

Ruby Roxxs Beef Bourguignon

Ingredients 1 pkg (14 g) dried porcini mushrooms 3 lb (1.4 kg) boneless beef cross rib pot roasts 4 oz (113 g) thickly sliced bacon, chopped 3 Tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper 1/3 Cup (75 mL) all-purpose flour 1 bottle (750 mL) red wine, (such as Pinot

Noir or Merlot) 1-1/2 Cups (375 mL) beef broth 3 sprigs fresh parsley 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 1 pkg (10 oz/284 g) pearl onions 1 Tbsp (15 mL) butter

3 Cups (750 mL) button mushrooms 2 Tbsp (30 mL) brandy 2 Tbsp (30 mL) minced fresh parsley

Directions:Soak dried mushrooms in 1/2 Cup (125 mL) hot water for 30 minutes.Meanwhile, trim fat from beef; cut meat into 1-1/2-inch (4 cm) cubes and set aside.In Dutch oven, saut bacon over medium-high heat until crisp; transfer to paper towel-lined plate. Drain fat from pan.Add 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of the oil to pan; brown beef, in 3 batches and adding remaining oil as necessary. Transfer to bowl. Drain fat from pan.Add chopped onion, carrot, garlic, salt and pepper to pan; cook over medium heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with flour; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.Reserving soaking liquid, remove mushrooms and chop; add to pan along with soaking liquid, wine and broth. Bring to boil, scraping up any brown bits. Tie parsley, thyme and bay leaves together with string. Add to pan along with bacon, beef and any juices. Cover and braise in 325F (160C) oven until meat is fork-tender, 2-1/2 to 3 hours.Meanwhile, in pot of boiling water, boil pearl onions for 3 minutes; drain and chill in cold water. Peel and trim, leaving root ends intact. In skillet, melt butter over medium heat; brown pearl onions, about 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer to bowl.Add mushrooms to skillet; fry until browned, about 5 minutes.With slotted spoon, remove beef to separate bowl. Add pearl onions, mushrooms and brandy to liquid in Dutch oven; bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until thickened and onions are tender, about 25 minutes. Discard herbs. Return beef to pan and heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.

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