Pinup Models – Idol Features

Mala Mastroberte Recreates Pulp Fiction Covers

Monday, January 22, 2024 Chris Charles 0

Pinup model extrodinnare Mala Mastroberte often does retro photo shoots that are stunningly accurate. Mala usually does it all herself, from wardrobe to final editing.

Jenna Marie

Sunday, July 9, 2023 Chris Charles 0

Jenna Marie has been modeling for 17 years, but she has just recently joined a class of models know as the “James Girls,” an elite group of ladies who have posed before esteemed, and very selective, pinup photographer Mike James’ lens.

Mavis Usher Revisited

Thursday, January 2, 2020 Chris Charles 1

Model Mavis Usher first graced our pages last August in a special behind-the-scenes feature with candid photos from her June 2018 shoot with renowned pinup photographer Mike James.

Mavis Usher – Behind the Scenes with Mike James

Wednesday, August 7, 2019 Chris Charles 0

Mavis Usher is one of the latest ladies to shoot with renowned pinup photographer Mike James. They got together for a three-day shoot in June of last year.

Shirley Kilpatrick:
The Astounding She Monster!

Friday, March 22, 2019 Bob Deis 1

Google the name Shirley Kilpatrick and you’ll see she had some very cool pop culture connections and credits, but you won’t learn about those in what Wildcat Adventures’ editors wrote for her photo spread.

A Slice of Cheesecake – Diana Dors

Sunday, November 25, 2018 Rock Baker 0

The lovely Diana Dors, not surprisingly, began as a brunette. In her platinum blonde days, though, it’s hard to picture a more perfect physical personification of glamor. She looks like she has mink and diamonds running through her veins!

Eva Lynd on Being a Showgirl in Havana

Sunday, August 26, 2018 Bob Deis 0

While working as a showgirl in Havana in 1958 during the Cuban Revolution, the iconic pinup model was interviewed and photographed for an article in LIFE magazine about Havana’s casinos.

(Re)Discovering Eva Lynd

Sunday, April 8, 2018 Bob Deis 1

Eva worked as an actress in a number of TV shows in the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, including The Steve Allen Show, The Garry Moore Show, The Thin Man, Peter Gunn, The Texan, and Hogan’s Heroes.

A Slice of Cheesecake – Bettie Page

Saturday, September 9, 2017 Rock Baker 0

Bettie Page is probably the undisputed cheesecake queen. A very prolific magazine, figure and photo club model during the 1950s, seemingly millions of photos were taken of her in just about every situation imaginable.

Erika Smith – Behind the Scenes with Mike James

Monday, August 28, 2017 Chris Charles 3

Erika Smith was one of the ladies featured in our original “James Girls” article in June 2014. She’s one of several ladies who’s regularly shot with Mike since their first collaboration.

A Slice of Cheesecake – The Pinup Art of Walt Otto

Saturday, July 8, 2017 Rock Baker 0

American pinup artist Walt Otto specialized in glamorous ladies set in rural themes. His artwork was featured on such things as calendars, advertisements, and magazine covers.

Gina Elise and Pin-Ups For Vets

Sunday, June 11, 2017 Chris Charles 0

Pin-Ups For Vets is a wonderful organization run by an equally wonderful lady, whose main mission is to raise funds for hospitalized US Military veterans. Gina Elise, a stunning pinup model herself, founded Pinups for vets in 2006.