Featured in The Pin Up Mag!

I just received my copy of The Pin Up Mag [Winter 2012 edition] with my photos featuring the lovely and talented artist Lina Felicia! It's such an awesome honor to be featured in the magazine, especially with amazing Pin-Up girl Bernie Dexter on the Cover!

Lina originally came to me to have pictures taken for her website and we ended up with such a variety of gorgeous poses and portraits, I knew they could be magazine-worthy. To my delight, similar minds think alike and the editors wanted to feature our work! I believe every photo session is a collaboration between subject and photographer, and I love personalizing each shoot for the individual. It was so much fun working with another creative artist like Lina, who brought so many artistic ideas for her session. The gorgeous vintage-inspired girdle she's wearing is from Dollhouse Bettie with Make-Up/Hair Styling by Ann Ho. Thank you everyone for stopping by!

Best. 1960's. Lapdance.

Or the equivalent at least. After watching the new Season Premiere of Mad Men on AMC last Sunday, I became totally entranced by this sexy little number! Mad Men shows so many aspects of the sixties from the inspiring wardrobe and styling, to the very real issues of civil rights and power struggles in this male-dominated era. That's why it's so empowering to watch a beautiful woman take the stage and blow everyone away with such confidence and sexual liberation in this song and dance! I love how much fun she's having and how carefree she is. It's just as much for her, to exude her power in sexuality, as it is a gift for him. When you do a Pin-Up or Boudoir photo session, it's also for yourself (if not more) than for anyone else, and you should have fun becoming the gorgeous, empowering sex kitten you are meant to be (at least sometimes!) while exuding confidence too! It's about letting go of everything and just going with it.



As women, we are amazing creatures who play so many roles in life: Mothers, wives, partners, lovers, businesswomen, students, teachers, caretakers. In one of my favorite novels, 'Dandelion Wine' by Ray Bradbury, there is a quote, "Life is a play, don't I play it well?" I think we are good at playing multiple roles well, however sometimes we need to have a little fun doing them! So let this little video inspire you to strut around a little and show your stuff! I know you can! I'm looking forward to watching the rest of the new season and sharing more Mad Men inspiration with you! Please feel free to share your thoughts :-) xoxo Kelly

Happy St. Paddy's Day!

Who's better than a red-hot redhead to inspire your St. Paddy's Day? Christina Hendricks, watch out! This lovely gal is wearing a pastel pink Frederick's corset, bringing out her gorgeous strawberry-blonde locks, while the satin and black lace adds a bit of vintage flair! With a pose that accentuates her sexy curves, this image is one of my favorites and gives a dramatic, timeless appeal. See more images from the session on my Facebook Page. Thanks for stopping by and hope everyone has a super inspired St. Pattie's Day! More Spring/Summer inspirations coming soon! xoxo Kelly

Hair & Make-up by Maggie Runner

Happy Valentines + Photo Session Giveaway and more!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Valentine's celebration with their loved ones! So much to share this month! 1) I'm offering a free Pin-Up/Boudoir Session Giveaway! Click here to ENTER! 2) Featured in the "Show Us Your Tatts" section of this month's The Pin-Up Mag w/Bernie Dexter on the Cover! Get 15% of the issue here! 3) Enjoy some gorgeous images below from a recent photo session! It was so fun working with this lovely lady and creating these artistic images! 4) Here's a sweet recipe of one of my fave chocolate desserts that will surely impress for Valentine's or any romantic night! Also, nothing sexier than making this together in the kitchen! Truly, Valentine's is not just a day of marketing romance, but a reminder to share kind things and that every day is time to appreciate those special people in our lives. So go love somebody already!! See you soon! xoxo Kelly

Happy Valentine's everyone! xoxo

Style Inspiration: Lace and Bows

Lovely, refined...it's like a little Breakfast at Tiffany's mixed with a bit of Marilyn... Check out The Lingerie Addict's "Best of 2011" list for the lingerie must-have list for 2012!l It covers everything from vintage to shapewear to best budget lines to fancy corsets. You deserve to look good and celebrate yourself! Give yourself the gift of gorgeous photos to mark the woman you are today, this year. It may not just be for your loved one, but for you. The blogger Treacle, says: "Boudoir photography. . . is a way of capturing those parts of yourself you love and reflecting them back to you." I couldn't agree more. Read about her very personal and self-reflective boudoir experience here. As women, we all need to see ourselves as beautiful creatures inside and out. It is my honor to be help you reflect the gorgeous woman you are today. I'm offering $100 Off Deluxe Sessions extended until Jan 31st! Stay inspired and thinking beautiful! xoxo Kelly

Secrets in Lace by bayareapinups featuring forever 21 jewelry

Midnight in Paris

What would you be wearing on a rendezvous in Paris with your sweetheart? I let the City of Lights inspire me to think of some pretty little things I'd be packing and maybe also pick up in a fancy little boutique like Princess Tam Tam. Oui? Also, we have an opening on Sat Jan 21st for Valentine's sessions at this special rate! See it here. Let us bring out the sexy Parisian in you! Happy Friday 13th! xoxo Kelly

Midnight in Paris by bayareapinups featuring demi bras

Inspired by Dita

Who knows more about lingerie than Dita Von Teese? This style icon and burlesque dancer extraordinare will be launching a new lingerie collection, Von Follies sometime this year. Here's some of her fabulous looks below. In the meantime, checkout Dollhouse Bettie to get your own vintage styles that Dita would approve :-) xoxo Kelly

Inspired by Dita by bayareapinups on polyvore.com

Into the Jungle

Continuing the inspiration theme for this new year, I'm posting some lingerie ideas for upcoming Valentine's sessions! Here's one of my favorite styles~ the leopard print. Vampy and glamorous, this look has a retro feel and can bring out the inhibition in even the tamest personalities! Style with some gorgeous waves and red lipstick (like this image of Rosie Huntington-Whitely), this will surely make any heart beat a little faster! And remember, all early 2012 clients get an exclusive 20% Off coupon for Dollhouse Bettie (winner of Best Lingerie Boutique by The Lingerie Addicts Blog), so check them out for some great leopard styles! Stay tuned tomorrow for another inspiration! xoxo Kelly

Happy New Year + Creative Framing Ideas!

Hope everyone has been having a great new year week! I know, it's kinda hard getting back into the swing of things this first week, right? For me, I like to ease back into things with a bit of self-reflection and inspiration. So I'm delighted to share some creative framing ideas a recent client sent me! She gave these as beautiful holiday gifts and I think they are just super cute and a fun way to show off the images! Check out a DIY retro frame below!

Here's a gorgeous red frame with classic beveled mat.

This elevates your images to a Fine Art level!

A whimsical frame with curved edges.

Makes a bold and creative statement!

Doesn't this wire frame looks like it's picked up from a vintage fair? This can actually be found at your local Target! To get this kitchy retro look, DIY: Get a can of spray paint from the hardware or art store- choose a fun color (like this beautiful teal) give it a nice coat or two and voila! DIY has never been easier! This frame is a work of art by itself!

And this frame with natural fibers pairs nicely with the beach themed pin-up. Wouldn't it bring the warm feeling of the tropics to any home? I can almost feel that cool breeze and hear the sound of rushing waves! Ahhhhh....that's where I want to be for my next vacation!

So hope you enjoyed these ideas! All the frames were purchased at Aaron Brothers except the teal one mentioned above. Other framing shops I recommend are Michael's and University Art. Remember that beautiful pin-ups deserve beautiful presentations and it can be both simple and affordable to customize your own framing! Stay tuned for some more Valentine's deals coming next week! xoxo Kelly

Merry Christmas + 2012 Specials!

Wishing everyone a Wonderful Christmas and holiday season! Thank you so much to all the lovely ladies I worked with this year and to all those who love and support Pin-Up's & great boudoir imagery! So continuing to make your spirits bright, here's some of my fave images from this year + two specials for 2012! One of SF's most fabulousvintage lingerie vendors, Dollhouse Bettie is offering an exclusive discount especially for my Pin-Up and Boudoir clients! Book an upcoming session in the new year and get a coupon for 20% off your entire purchase! They offer a beautiful selection of vintage-inspired lingerie, bridal and even original designs. Offer is valid only through Jan 31st so you don't want to miss this deal! Also, get $100 off your Pin-Up or Boudoir photo session when you book a 2012 date by 1st week of January. Click here for New Year's Special. Our studio will be closed during the holidays from Dec 24th-Jan 3rd, so see you soon in the new year! May all your Pin-Up dreams come true in 2012 & Happy Holidays! xoxo Kelly bayareapinups@gmail.com

Hope to see you in 2012!