Painting the face has been a cultural tradition for thousands of years. And what’s the most coveted American face of all? The Pin-up girl!! Evoke the retro styles of Bettie Page, Carole Lombard, and Greta Garbo; red lips, lengthy lashes, and a peek-a-boo hairstyle are all your need to acheive a vintage sexpot look.

Philosophy Hope In A Jar

The first step toward pin-up perfection is radiant, hydrated skin. Smooth on Philosophy’s Hope In A Jar lightweight facial moisturizer (endorsed around the world by celebrities, top dermatologists, and plastic surgeons alike) and give your face something to smile about! Here’s hoping…
Philosophy.com. $38.

Smashbox High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15

Now that you’ve moisturized, let’s smooth it down. Put on a whole new face with Smashbox High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15. Infused with all natural, cell-energizing corn extract, this unique bio-delivery system is the ultimate base for photo-finish features.
Smashbox.com. $38.

Laura Mercier Cheek Colour in "Rose Bloom”

Let’s get cheeky! Laura Mericer’s Cheek Colour in Rose Bloom is a silky powder blush that provides a sheer, just blushed look—day or night. Smile to find the rounded apple of your cheeks, brush downward in a rounded shape, and get ready to glow!
Lauramercier.com. $22.

Lancome Artliner Precision Point Eyeliner

Guess who started the coveted “cat eyes” trend? That’s right…pin-up girls!! Lancome Artliner Precision Point Eyeliner features an easy-to-handle, uniquely shaped foam tip that lets you line, shape, and define…no problem. Here’s how: Sweep the long-lasting liner across the lid, staying as close to the lash line as possible, then angle upward at the outer corner. Meow!
Lancome-usa.com. $28.

Vincent Longo La Dolce Vita Lashes

Every pin-up princess has got to have lengthy lashes. Vincent Longo’s La Dolce Vita Lashes will let you have ‘em! Worried about looking silly? These faux lashes, actually classified as “lash tips,” are one-third the size of traditional false lashes. Better yet, the lashes come with Longo’s exclusive, non-latex glue that glows bright blue when wet (to guide lash placement), but turns clear as it dries. Va va voom!
Sephora.com. $14.

Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes Mascara

After you’ve fired up with lengthy faux lashes, make ‘em feathery with Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes Mascara. This revolutionary mascara features a high-tech, patented round sphere wand that’s designed to grip lashes starting at the roots, curling and separating as it goes!
Sephora.com. $27.

Dior Powder Brow Pencil

Finish off your pin-up peepers with daring, dramatic brows. The Dior Powder Brow Pencil (available in blond, sand, and black) is the seamless stencil for brow definition—without producing harsh edges or a chalky finish. When you’re done deepening your brows, use the pencil to create the Madonna mole!
Sephora.com. $25.

Stila Lip Rouge in “Pucker”

A pin-up poster girl would be totally incomplete without her bright red pout! Pucker up with Stila’s Lip Rouge pen, “the makeup incarnation of a felt-tipped magic marker.” Just turn the pen upside down to get the color flowing, then brush on for a rouge, matte finish. Muah!
Stilacosmetics.com. $20.



Big Sexy Hair “Spray and Play” Volumizing Hair Spray

Peek-a-boo! Top off your new Rockabilly look with Big Sexy Hair “Spray and Play” Volumizing Hair Spray. Specifically designed to produce maximum volume and maximum hold (without weighing down your tresses), this spray will let you twist, tuck, and pin it up!
SexyHair.com. $15.

~Alexandra Goldstein