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V I N T A G E H O U R G L A S S B Y E LY S S A R O S E yet women still maintained healthy physiques and beautiful curves.

Today we’re “all about that base” again.

The retro look has re-emerged. Although the science of nutrition has come a long way since the sock hop era, the lifestyle of this iconic time is worth revisiting. How did our vintage counterparts achieve that coveted hourglass silhouette in a world without Planet Fitness?

With the end of World War II came the launch of suburbia. The developer famous for his “Levittowns,” William Levitt, and others, began building affordable housing in the areas surrounding cities in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Lowpriced mortgages for returning soldiers, under the G.I. Bill, made suburban life even more attractive. City apartments just seemed less ideal to raise a family in.

The 1950s are often portrayed as a period of perfection and homogeny in the history of our country. White picket fences, sock hops, and pies cooling on the window sill are characteristic, yet cliché, ideals of the “nifty” fifties. Advertisements projected images of Hollywood bombshells, like Marilyn Monroe, as idyllic. And so, women strived to imitate their flawless hourglass silhouettes… with the help of their trusty With societal pressures to be feminine and corsets. Fast food restaurants began to embrace the stay-at-home mom lifestyle, surface and cars became less expensive, 1 8

women prioritized household responsibilities. Ignoring the unfairness in gender discrepancy, they learned to be perfect homemakers. They cooked, cleaned, and did it all over again the next day without a single complaint.

The active nature of these chores is part of the reason why these ladies stayed in shape. Before the inventions of the dishwasher and washing machine, everything was rinsed by hand. In addition, breakfast, lunch, and dinner were prepared from scratch. Between walking to the butcher, greengrocer, and baker, there was little time to spend idling. They expended calories, running errands and prepping the groceries.

Once dinner was on the table, family members gathered around to enjoy each other’s company and unwind after a long day of work or school. When we sit down to enjoy our food, we tend to eat more slowly, allowing ourselves to feel full faster. Not to mention, we can take a break from the stresses of our daily activities.

Less stress equates narrow waistlines.

Naturally, fresher ingredients were made use of. The notion of “gluten-free” or “vegan” had not yet been conceived. A complete supper typically included a vegetable, starch, and protein source.

You couldn’t forget desert either. Recipes for icebox cakes and peach cobbler were all the rage. Although women consumed more sugar and less protein than women of today, they had slimmer figures on average than their modern-day counterparts.

In 1954, a man by the name of Ray Kroc opened a burger joint in California that would come to be the start of a fast food empire. To cater to the new culture of automobile enthusiasts, “car hops” would serve barbecued food on trays that hooked onto car windows. Before we had the option to “supersize” our fries and soda, portions were fairly normal in size.

Kroc began developing an efficient system to speed up food production. Within eleven years, one billion hamburgers were sold by the famous franchise, McDonald’s.

Our once untainted food supply befell the addition of chemicals. As processing capabilities expanded, so did America’s waist size. Obesity rates inclined dramatically.

Less than ten percent of Americans were obese in 1950. By 1975, this number climbed to fifteen. The abrupt change from domestic fare to an excess of chemically-laden processed foods wreaked havoc on wellbeing. Not to mention, our built-in housewife fitness regimens were lost to the sea of half-hour Pilates classes.

The standard Betty Grable look vanished before our eyes. To achieve those classic curves and regain national health status, women should ditch the vigorous exercise programs and get back in the kitchen. All it takes is a little elbow grease.

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Poppy Del Photography: Tara Lundrigan Wardrobe: Sofia Gobbato The Bitch Can Stitch

A G u i d e To S e a t t l e

by Lulu Bell

"Introducing your Seattle hostess, The Gem of the Emerald C i t y, L u L u B e l l . T h i s p i n u p a n d p e e l e r h a s s p e n t t h e l a s t 10 years uncovering, shopping, working and living in her own signature Seattle. Most all of her shoot ensembles, burlesque costumes and unique props are direct from one o f t h e f o l l o w i n g s h o p s . We t h i n k y o u w i l l a g r e e t h a t S e a t t l e is a wonderful place to visit, even if only for 48 hours aka " P o w e r To u r i s m " - B . S i n c l a i r , a n d c e r t a i n l y t o l i v e . T h e r e i s never a weekend that could not be filled with a great show to meet up with some friends to hear some tunes and show off that new painted full-circle skirt and uncover a new spot o r r e v i s i t t h a t o l d h a u n t f o r h a p p y h o u r b e f o r e /a f t e r . " MUSIC

sputnik lights with wooden fish statues

fizzes, and house-made innovations.

SHAKE THE SHACK (Radio: Every Friday

and diner counter. Great drinks, veggie

And then there is upstairs, Needle

from 6-9pm on KEXP Radio (90.3 Seattle,

options, and they have expanded into

and Thread. You use the old rotatory

KEXP App and www.KEXP.org)) 28 years

three locations, right next to each

phone to gain access to the old bank

of all rockabilly, boogie woogie, surf,

other...

and

vault door and travel up a secret

rhythm and blues- New and Old!

booths), lounge (booth and fire place)

staircase lined in turn-of-the-century

and bar (picnic table booths, skee ball,

nudes and find yourself in an intimate

peanuts and photo booths).

speakeasylike business. There is not a

TRACTOR TAVERN (Venue) in the heart

diner

(counter/stools

of Ballard, home to the Rockabilly Ball

drink menu... the bartender will craft

for 25 years and the MUST STOP for

BETH'S CAFE (Greasy spoon diner) "For

you up something completely your

everyone from Marti Brom and the late

Classic, hearty American diner food,

own based on a series of questions.

Nick Curran to Big Sandy and his Fly-

[go] to Beth's CafĂŠ!" They are famous

Even something called "Unicorn Tear"

Rite Boys and Deke Dickerson, Ok just

for their 12-egg omelet, and "all you

-JVonStratton. Everything is magical

anyone and everyone you can think of!

can eat" hasbrowns. It has even been a

about this place.

challenge on Man VS Food, Beth's won.

HIGHWAY 99 BLUE CLUB (Venue) Built in

Right off Greenlake in Seattle, they have

TACOMA CABANA (Tiki Bar & Lounge)

1909 this spot has a flavor of southern

been a 24-hour diner since 1954 and

*You have been here with me before

juke joints when we did the interior of

I do not think anything has changed

and so it is a must mention and

the club and sounds like Nikki Hill and

except for the artwork that customer's

share!* Between the ambiance and the

The Bellfuries. They also have a great

have lined the walls with. Every year on

drinks, this is a must stop! The owner

ROUTE 66 AT HWY 99! BBQ, Hot Rods,

New Year's the staff votes on their "Top

and bartender Jason is a wizard with

Bands & Burlesque show throughout

10" to keep at the front and the rest are

all things Rum. Grab a drink menu

the summer months.

stored in a vault. Imagine how many

and keep it! They invite you to try

artists and musicians have art in that

everything they offer including all 160+

vault?!

rums they stock and write notes on the

FOOD & DRINKS LOST LAKE (CafĂŠ & Lounge) We love our

back pages. Personal favorite, thank

breakfast in Seattle! Case in point, this

TAVERN LAW / NEEDLE AND THREAD

you to the Professional Sensationalist,

is a new spot (since you were here last),

(Bar & Speakeasy) Tavern Law just has

Amber Ray, in town from NY for one my

and it is a mid century North Woods

this sexy cool vibe about it with a menu

Road to Rebel Riot Car Show Burlesque

Diner in the middle of Capitol Hill that

of tasty plates and an impressive lineup

shows we hold in their decked out

is 24 hour! There is Lane Furniture and

of Prohibition-era sours, flips, punches,

lounge, Mac Nut ChiChi. I have now had

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this at every tiki bar I have been, and

PRETTY PARLOR (Women's & Men's

are a collector of Seattle paraphernalia,

none of them come close to Tacoma

Vintage & Bridal) You just want to be

they have got a case full of Space

Cabana. Do tiki shoots here in their

swallowed up in this boutique! Bright

Needles and World's Fair fun.

back room or have a birthday party and

colored crinolines hanging from the

serve up some authentic pupu platters

ceiling and

and loco moco.

blended into the mix of inspiring vintage

(Furniture & Nostalgia) More than half

pieces. It is just a fun vibe as you cruise

of my house is brought to you by Ron

through the racks of colors and on into

at Broadway's Best Antiques. Trust me

CLOTHING

the back where the flirty lingerie is and

the shop's name is fitting. He has an

(Women's Vintage) It has been said

new Bridal Salon. Lovely selection of

incredible eye and has something new

that Glenna's is the holy grail of vintage

accessories and shoes and some many

every day! My favorite corner of the

clothing and I could not agree more!

more things you think you need once you

store is in the back, where he has hung

With over 3,000 square feet of archival-

see them.http://www.prettyparlor.com/

"birthday cake" fiber glass lamp shades

CLOTHES GLENNA'S

VINTAGE

fantastic local designers

worthy vintage from the 1900s-1980s.

BROADWAY'S

BEST

ANTIQUES

and framed pinup photographs and

If I have an event or have a shoot (and

HOT ROD HEIDI'S VINTAGE CLOSET

40s-60s calendar girls around killer

we know how picky I am about era-

(Women's Vintage) Some may be familiar

kidney-shaped coffee tables, credenzas,

appropriate/all vintage) I stop into

with the name, because she used to sell

room dividers, desks, chairs, vanities,

the and get everything from the dress,

vintage out of her 1959 travel trailer at

lamps, and it goes on. If you are more

gloves earrings and hat, I have personal

hot rod shows during the summers. Well

into deco, he has got your bar and all

shopped for friends across the country,

now her and her husband opened up the

the accoutrements, lights and art. Need

they just give me an look they are trying

dream shop, Hot Rod Heidi's Vintage

cool stuff for your garage or manspace,

to achieve and their measurements

Closet and Sunken Ship Tattoo in Everett.

he has got cool car club jackets, gas

and Glenna has it and then some.

Her daydress and sweater collections

signs, guns and a vintage toy zone. You

Even for someone not so familiar with

are a brilliant way to add vintage to

need to come with someone who does

her

handwrites

your everyday wear. Some of my favorite

not like "old junk," otherwise you might

every clothing tag with a description

tiki party ensembles are from her shop.

spend a week in there trying to see

and the true measurements (Bust-

After you fill up on all the goods on one

everything.

Waist-Hips). Now you can shop from

side of the counter hop over to the other

anywhere: https://www.etsy.com/shop/

side and make an appointment with her

NO PARKING ON PIKE (Furniture and

glennasvintageshop

hubby, Matt, for some incredible ink.

Nostalgia) Like the name of the shop

http://hotrodheidi.com/

says, there is absolutely no parking near

inventory,

Glenna

LUCKY VINTAGE/LUCKY DRY GOODS

by, because it is the heart of Seattle's

(Women's & Men's Vintage) Probably the

HOUSEWARE & DECOR

best in Men's vintage fashions! Suits, ties

FREMONT

MALL

from 10 blocks away or from Downtown.

and shoes, I love the way men walk out

(Everything!) I used to live around the

The shop owners have an incredibly

of these dressing rooms. Both locations,

corner from this mall and make a weekly

eclectic taste and fill this shop from

UDistrict and Ballard, are covered in

trip on Saturday mornings. They literally

the floor to the ceiling. I honestly have

great vintage, literally from the floor to

have everything! Vintage records, toys,

over 60 ceramic TV/Lamp/Statue/

the ceiling. I live by the idea, wear at

clothes, linens, but what I go for is the

Art panthers and thought I had every

least one piece of vintage a day, and

dishes/cookware

and

variation, but I can honestly say every

here it is easy to find something for that

knick knacks. My kitchen is so cheerful

time I walk in this shop, they have a new

show next Saturday night and that cute

thanks to their wall-o-Pyrex. I cannot get

something! https://www.facebook.com/

blouse for work tomorrow. https://www.

enough all of the chalkware figurines

NoParkingOnPike

etsy.com/shop/glennasvintageshop

and teak desk accessories. And if you

VINTAGE

(Fiesta/Pyrex)

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Capitol Hill, but totally worth the hike

Jennifer Humphrey • MUA Becky Joyce ¬ Grinkie Girls Photography

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BY MICHELLE TERRIS PHOTOGRAPHY WARDROBE BY ALY AND OLLIE VINTAGE 2 7

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M A X Photos by Vestige Photography Masuimi Max is a multi-faceted artist, performer, and a true pioneer of alternative modeling. She's on the cover of over 100 publications, and headlines events around the world with her creative stage shows. Founder of I Am Sin makeup (iamsin.com) and I Am Trouble members (iamtrouble.com) site.. She is also the webmaster for all of her sites.

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CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT WHAT BUSINESSES YOU HAVE AND HOW YOU BECAME A BOSS LADY?

A lot of people don't know that I manage myself, and almost every aspect of my career.. I have been my own agent/manager/pr for my modeling and performances since the start of my career. I've worked for myself for the last 19 years, doing what I love! When I first started out, I was supplementing my modeling/performance career by working part time at strip clubs. That's actually where I learned how to be comfortable on stage, unlike making a speech and imagining the audience naked, you are naked. You get over the fear real quick, lol! I work hard for my goals, there are no free handouts or rich exes that paid for everything, lol! I enjoy making a lot of my own stage props (most notable being my Black Widow chair), show costumes, and I'm the webmaster and designer behind all of my sites. Do it yourself has been my mantra.. although these days I'm finally ready to hire people to help me, lol! The most important thing I have learned is communication is the key to everything. Everything. I'm not saying I'm perfect.. I've argued when I was wrong, I've made people angry, I've made a lot of mistakes.. but every mistake is a lesson, and as long as you keep moving forward and apply what you have learned, you will succeed.

I'm really excited about my new cruelty-free cosmetics line, I Am Sin - I get to collaborate and work with some incredibly talented people. We started off as a private label company, and are now offering custom formulations for the new year. Just like my modeling/performance career, I get my hands dirty, I create all of our custom formulations from scratch. I design our packaging (artwork, logos, layouts), I also use clay to make samples of containers I want to produce. I'm a very hands on type of person. I can't wait to share our new products!

AS THE OWNER OF I AM SIN MAKEUP COMPANY, WHAT MAKEUP TIPS DO YOU HAVE FOR OUR READERS?

I was just thinking about this the other day. I notice when a celebrity or popular social media star does their makeup a certain way, it becomes a trend. That's not always a good thing.

The reason they look great, is because they are doing their makeup to suit their features.. their face. Not yours. Big brows are beautiful.. on some faces. Contouring is great.. if done right. When something becomes trendy, everyone will do it, even if it doesn't suit them. My advice is learn what looks good on you, what brings out your features. Admire beauty on others, but recognize your own. For instance, I've tried big brows on myself.. but it really down plays the nose. I have a tiny nose, I don't want it to look smaller. Big brows on those that have strong profiles creates balance, and makes the nose appear smaller. I found doing my brows a little on the thin side brings out my profile, creating balance for my features.

IS IT TRUE THAT YOU GOT INTO FETISH MODELING AND EXOTIC DANCING TO SUPPORT YOURSELF AT A YOUNG AGE?

I got into exotic dancing to support myself, and so I could be a fetish model and have an alternative lifestyle. I was disowned when I turned 17, and had to work two jobs to support myself until I turned 18. I became an exotic dancer on my 18th birthday, and that week became a featured fire performer. A few months in, I was performing for fetish events in Europe and all over the US. When I started earning a living from my shows and website I quit working in the strip clubs. I think it's a great place to get started, if you have your head on straight. I knew a girl that stripped for 2 years, in order to save up money to open her own tomato farm.. and she did. She was a wholesome girl, with a goal. I also have a friend that still strips to this day.. and she loves it! It isn't for everyone, some start to hate men if they strip too long.. I used stripping to supplement my income when I was starting out, it was easy money.

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HAVE YOU EVER HAD ANY PHOTO SHOOT “HORROR STORIES” YOU CAN SHARE?

Ha ha! Yes.. but funny enough, when someone asks me that I go completely blank. It's almost like I delete those memories, I'm sure they're there, but I can't find them! There was this one time I was doing an implied nude shoot for a calendar, and the photographer invited a bunch of dudes over and they were just sitting there drinking beers. The thing about implied, is you're only implied in the photo. In real life, you are naked, and it should be a closed set. Those guys were getting a free show, especially the ones sitting behind me. The pose I was doing left my bum completely exposed to the guys behind me. This was just another learning lesson, I realized it wasn't unreasonable to ask for a closed set when doing implied or plain old nudes.

ONE OF THE BEST THINGS ABOUT YOU IS HOW MUCH YOUR INDIVIDUALITY AND CAREFREE ATTITUDE SHINES THROUGH. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR GIRLS WHO MAY HAVE INSECURITIES BEING THEMSELVES?

I have advice for any girl who is having insecurities with being themselves. I welcome their emails and messages on social media. Everyone has feelings and concerns unique to their situation, and it's difficult to give advice that will cover everyone's issues. Everyone says stuff like stay strong, be yourself, fuck them.. but that's like telling someone to get over it. Sometimes I share stories, sometimes I give examples. For example, there was a girl who viciously attacked me online, and instead of yelling at her I wrote to her. I found out she was 16 years old, felt ugly, and hated herself. We chatted for a while, I shared stories with her describing my teen hell years, and she ended up apologizing and thanking me for taking the time to talk to her. My general advice is don't take things out on other people when you are insecure. Everyone experiences being insecure at some point in their life, more than once. One thing that helps me is imagining really strong people on the toilet. Sounds weird.. but it's just a reminder that everyone is just human, everyone feels like shit sometimes and everyone has to take one. HA HA WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FETISH? ANY FUN PLACES IN THE STATES THAT YOU WOULD RECOMMEND FOR FETISH LOVERS?

I can't pick just one.. I have a huge fetish for corsets and latex clothing, and extremely high heels. Some of my favorite US fetish parties are Fetish Factory (Florida), Torture Garden (US and abroad) and Smack!

(New York). Fun fact, I ended up working with Smack! after getting kicked in the head by Empress Stah during her trapeze act (heels up in the air and everything - there is video) at a Skin Two fashion show in London. I landed on my head and went down like a sack of potatoes. The promoter, Xris, thought it was part of the act and commended me for getting back up and continuing with the choreography.

YOU’RE CURRENTLY WORKING ON AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY, CAN YOU GIVE US APREVIEW OF WHAT IS IN STORE?

I'm doing my autobiography a bit different from the conventional way and I strongly believe everything you say out loud goes out to the universe.. sometimes the minute you think it. I will be sharing some info soon, but I don't want to say what the plan is in case I plant a seed into someone elses head to do it before me. A lot of people don't know my background.. I've heard a lot of rumors about myself that make me laugh.. if only they knew.. and now they will. Keep your eyes out on my social media, or join my website (it's free) IAmTrouble.com for updates.

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MANY DESCRIBE YOU AS A PIONEER FOR THE ALTERNATIVE MODELING WORLD. CAN YOU DESCRIBE HOW YOU PAVED THE WAY AND WHAT ADVICE YOU HAVE FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOT STEPS?

When I started modeling things were really different than they are now. Everyone is tattooed now, colored hair is normal, and everything that was considered taboo is now completely accepted by the mainstream. We didn't have tattoo tv shows, social media.. hell, at one point I was the only fire-eating fetish pinup model, booked for every fetish event. There was a time where it was just Dita, Emily Marilyn, Kumi, Persephone, Bianca Beauchamp and a hand full of others that were the most recognized in the fetish world (when the term Alt modeling didn't exist yet). Dita was always the classy model/performer.. Emily, the queen of kink (still).. Kumi was sexy, bald and unusual (in a good way), Persephone was the dark goth princess, Bianca the queen of latex (still). I was considered the wild child femme-fatale.. I had the unconventional poses, tattoos, performed with fire.. which all seems to be the norm now. Back then, what I was doing was new. There are some new big names now, that used to be members of my website, that have confided to me that they learned how to pose and were inspired by me. Some are public about it (thank you for the quote Raquel Reed), and some would rather pretend they invented everything, lol! I never would have anticipated this huge scene it has become. There was an online community called BME (Body Modification E-zine) that I belonged to, it was for the seriously tattooed and pierced, and definitely not accepted by the mainstream (although now it would be). When Suicide Girls started, I noticed a huge surge of tattooed/pierced ladies were starting to get attention, that's probably where the term Alt model came from!

YOU’RE A CONTORTIONIST & FETISH MODEL, WHAT WORKOUT ROUTINE DO YOU DO TO STAY IN SHAPE?

I was born flexible, which is great, but still requires some work. If I don't stretch and workout, my joints dislocate and my muscles become weak, and will bend too easily. I had to strengthen my fingers in order to do handstands.. because they just naturally bend backwards, uncontrollably.. which doesn't hurt my fingers, but hurts my head when I fall, lol! I'm basically a bowl of jello if I don't work out. I noticed if you are extremely flexible you also have to watch your back. I have to remind myself throughout the day to stand/sit up straight. I start off with very light stretching, almost beginner.. even though I can go further, I always start off slow. I do that for about 20 mins, then gradually work up to more advanced stretching. I try to stretch for 1-2 hours a day. I follow up with a warm-up of jumping jacks and rolls, to get my heart going.. then, don't laugh, I use a phone app to do my abs and squats. I don't mind stretching, but I hate working out.. so I need my phone to yell at me to keep going. It actually works, lol!Â

D Y L A N D I A B L I TA & CANDACE CAMPBELL

VESTIGE PHOTOGRAPHY • HAIR BY LINDY SUE • SET DESIGN BY THE SKIPPERS • WARDROBE AND JEWELRY BY SPARKLELUX

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Shanna Effin Photography: Vestige Photography Hair & Makeup: Lindy Sue Set Design: The Skippers

PINK

lemonade

Model: Buttercream Bettie Photographer: Brooklyn Brat Images Wardrobe: Lady V London & Steady Clothing

CUPCAKES

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups cake flour

1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 4 large egg whites 1 1/2 cups sugar lemon zest from two lemons

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Frosting:

1/2 teaspoon pure lemon extract

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1/2 cup strawberries (blended into a puree and pushed through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds) 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup shortening pinch of salt 1 tablespoon clear vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon of strawberry extract 1 1/2 pounds confectioners sugar 2-4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

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Directions: For the cake:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare cupcake tins by using liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg whites.

Put the sugar and lemon zest in the bowl of a stand mixer or another large bowl and rub them together with your fingers until the sugar is moist and fragrant. Add the butter and, working with the paddle or whisk attachment, or with a hand mixer, beat at medium speed for a full 3 minutes, until the butter and sugar are very light. Add the extracts and beat until combined. Add one third of the flour mixture, still beating on medium speed, then half of the milk-egg mixture. Repeat, ending by adding the final third of the flour mixture. Beat on medium for two minutes to ensure that the batter is thoroughly mixed and well aerated. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake tins. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the cupcakes are are springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then continue cooling on wire rack.

For the frosting: Cream the butter and shortening in the bowl of an electric or stand mixer. Add extracts and strawberry puree and combine well. Add the sugar in increments and mix thoroughly after each addition. Add the cream, one tablespoon at a time, mixing on medium-high speed after each addition, until you reach the desired consistency.Â

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L A D Y

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Photographer: Shane Van Laar Stylists: Stephanie Zaicew & Lady Medusa

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K A T C R E A S E Y P H OTO G R A P H Y

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PINNED

P H OTO G R A P H Y

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Model: Lynne O'Lane Photos by: Autumn Luciano

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"Love Kitten" Model Mikayla Forster Make-Up Kelly Anderson Hair Hairline studios Wardrobe Guess Clothing Photography Pinned PhotographyÂ

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Atelier Jensen of Chicago No two women are the same, and in particular, physically speaking. Whether we are speaking of hats, gloves, dresses, or shoes, a lady cannot be given a universal size “x” in order to feel her absolute best. Each curve on the body is unique!

This was understood in past eras, particularly where vintage glamour originated - in Europe, where the most prestigious ateliers clothed royalty, socialites, and celebrities. Tailor shops or sartorias in Italy were the assumed shops where men obtained suits. Even throughout the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s and even in America, golden era films speak of local shops where clothing was made by hand… not produced. However, this kind of quality was not your average “DIY” projects. All the arts were once valued and treasured, thus years of training were joyfully poured over through passionate learning, and the act of a single human hand. This kind of old world passion has struck me, and I view so much of life through this treasured love of the way it used to be. It is my pleasure to carry on the quality and art that used to be the sartorial world, through the launch of Atelier Jensen.

Our story begins on a plane to Rome, where we as a newly married couple embarked on an ambitious and challenging journey to follow our dreams. We sold all of our belongings including brand new wedding gifts, and embarked on a 2-year adventure to live in Italy and study an oldworld art. You may know me as the pinup blogger behind Chicago Chic, but I have quite a wild history which ultimately led to my blog, and later the launch of my first couture collection. While in Italy, my husband Eric attended a prestigious tailoring school and learned from a famous Italian “Sarto” whose famed work even included Papal vestments for the pope. I studied design, drawing, took fashion courses, and continued soaking in my

adoration for vintage fashion. At a coffee shop in Rome one winter, I remember vividly talking about our dreams to create in the way that true vintage garments used to be made and to launch our own line of bespoke womenswear. With Eric’s extensive bespoke training and my passion for vintage style, we decided to one day embark on a strictly bespoke line of luxury womenswear, separating us immediately from factory-produced fashion houses and bringing back the days of a personal relationship between customer and couturière or sarto.

Fast-forward to 2015, and our first collection has launched. Our A/W 2015 collection is a completely couture and hand-labored bespoke line of vintage-inspired garments. Each piece we make is for one person, benchmade from a unique pattern we draft by hand for each lady’s individual measurements. As lead designer I drew inspiration from a variety of sources for this collection, such as vintage fashion, high society starlet and socialites from the Golden era, old films, and pinup art.

Vintage Vogue ads and designers like Lilli Ann heavily influenced my aesthetic, as well as styles of classic sirens like Myrna Loy, Ginger Rogers, Jayne Mansfield, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Diana Dors, Jean Harlow and Grace Kelly. We combined Eric's love of construction details, my love of vintage style and designs, and both of our devotion to highlighting the classic hourglass shape that we are so inspired by. I'm a dedicated corset-wearer and my love of a cinched waist is heavily visible in our work. Another inspiration for this line, was my own need for warm feminine pieces to wear during the colder seasons. In past eras, every day womenswear was glamorous and luxurious, and often were suits and wool dresses. So for many pieces, we combine the warmth and luxury of

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high quality wools to create this kind of luxury in daywear.

Our first collection encompasses luxurious silks and wools, hand-formed cups, boned bodices, hand-formed canvas, hand stitched lining, Swarovski crystal buttons, true vintage chains and more. Our overwire bustier for example was crafted by hand- forging wire, using heat. Our jacket highlights rare pagoda shoulders using traditional tailoring methods.

Last but not least, we are so proud to have partnered with talented milliner, Laura of Milli Starr for two of our looks. We chose to work with Milli Starr because Laura is a highly trained milliner, who understands the beauty and importance of the art of couture/bespoke craftsmanship. She created an asymmetrical beret with Victorian coque feather plumage to accompany our skirt suit, and a stunning feathered fascinator with chenille-dotted veiling which accompanied our “Lady En Noir” dress.

After 7 years of training and preparation, and in celebration of the uniqueness of every lady, we are so excited to have launched this new endeavor in keeping with the traditions of old world quality. The beauty of our work is that you are a part of every step of the process… not only in custom selections and fittings for our clients, but we proudly show exactly where and how our pieces are made through our social media outlets.

If you share a love for classic luxury and vintage style, we’re re- introducing the modern world to a completely old artisan tradition that we are excited to share with likeminded souls.

Xoxo, Rachel Owner/Designer/Model - Rachel Jensen of Chicago Chic (www.chicagochicblog.blogspot.com) Owner/Tailor/Photographer - Eric Jensen Clothing - Atelier Jensen (AtelierJensen.com) Hats - Milli Starr (MilliStarr.com)

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Model: Lorraine Murphy MUAH: Genn Shaughnessy Photographer: Lars Kommienezuspadt Blue Dress: Lorraine Murphy Sewn by her Mom Stockings: Erica M. (www.ericam.com) Bathing Suit: Mybabyjo.com

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