Dashboards & Diners

Top 5 ways to Have Fun at 

The Grinkie Girls Photography

Dashboard & Diners Mini Session

by Anne Ripka-Payment

1. Get Tiki-Tastic

2. Rev It Up in a  1937 Ford Coup

3. Be Diner-licious

  

4. Fill' Er Up Retro-tagious Gas Station

 

 

 

 

5. Save the
Best for Last
at The Arbor~

Mark your Calendars September 4, 2013 from 10-5pm! Grab a Gal-Pal and Guarantee Your Reserved Spot by Prepaying!

For More Information, Time Slots or Hair & Makeup Arrangements contact:

Nancy Kuledge • 763-232-4006 • nancykuledge@gmail.com

www.grinkiegirls.com

"Petty Girl" to Grinkie Girl.... A brief history of the pinup....

 by Michael Potter

Back in the 1930s there was a man named George Petty, and he decided that beautiful women are something that the world needed to see. Mr. Petty began creating art pieces that we know now as a 'pinup'. These lovely ladies became know as "Petty Girls" and were featured in major advertisements, calendars, and the cover image of Esquire No. 1.

A Jantzen Bathing Suit Ad featuring a Petty Girl

Another famous name to come out of the 1930s is Gil Elvgren. Born in Minnesota, he went on to study at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Some consider Elvgren to be one of, if not the most influential pinup artist of the 20th century. After his studies in Minneapolis, Elvgren moved to Chicago to work with Stevens and Gross, Chicago's most prestigious advertising agency. Elvgren worked with companies ranging from Coca-Cola to General Electric over a 40-year career.

A Gil Elvgren Original

In the 1950s, pinup models became household names and feature actresses in Hollywood. Women like Marilyn Monroe and Betty Page took America and pop culture by storm.

During World War II, the pinup could be seen painted on the nose of military airplanes, the most famous being the Memphis Belle.

The art of the pinup never really ended, but in the 1960s went into a recession. However, some notable ladies, namely Raquel Welch, kept the pinup culture alive.

Fast forward to today. The culture of the pinup is not only alive but making a full resurgence into pop culture. You can find the classic images of Bettie Page and Marilyn Monroe on everything from tee-shirts to tattoos. Children and adults alike are falling in love with the pinup all over again.

Christi Williams and the Grinkie Girls are doing their best to bring the pinup culture to Minneapolis, turning everyday women into sassy pinups. Having fun is a safe, easy-going, loving atmosphere are the most important aspects of a photo shoot with the Grinkie Girls. The fantastic pictures are a byproduct of the lively environment.

Teaming up with the Grinkie Girls is Dawnfelice Warneke. She and the team at MN-Ups Magazine, out of a true passion for the lifestyle, worked hard to put together Minnesota's Premier Pin-Up Magazine, reintroducing Minnesota to the pinup culture and having fun along the way. 

Voting Open in the First Miss Vine Park Spokesmodel Contest

Ladies and gentlemen, drum roll please…

Our twelve pack of finalists have been chosen from over 40 entries in our initial contest.

VOTE ! Vine Park Brewing Company Spokesmodel Contest

Thank you so much for the enthusiastic response.  Remember, these are NOT the photos that will be used for our advertisements, but that a professional photo shoot with the always fantastic Christi Williams at Grinkie Girls Photography is part of the prize package.

You can only vote once, so if you want to win, share with your friends, on Facebook, Twitter, or your blog, and get the vote out. Official rules for the contest are here.

Grinkie Girls Teams Up With Vine Park Brewery in Spokesmodel Search

ENTER TO WIN!  Be featured as next season’s (Summer 2013) spokes model for Vine Park Brewery!

Vine Park Brewery is looking for a new spokes model for their ad campaign slated to run on the back cover of MnUps magazine. You could be Miss Vine Park, Summer 2013, be featured in a magazine back cover ad campaign, and receive a prize package valued at over $750! All levels of photos are encouraged (professional portraits, snapshots, digital phone photos, etc.).  ANYONE CAN WIN!

Winners will receive a professional pin up photo shoot with Grinkie Photography (a $250 value) including professional hair and makeup by an acclaimed pin up stylist ($100 value), two VIP passes to the season’s MN Craft Brewers Event ($100+ value), a chance to brew your own beer or wine at VPBC ($250 value), a Vine Park Brewery T shirt, and bragging rights (PRICELESS)!

Contest is open to Minnesota residents and photographers.  Submissions for entry into the contest will begin March 15th  and will be accepted until April 10th. Finalists will be chosen by from valid entries, and the contest will be posted at www.vinepark.com, and www.mnups.com with digital voting for the Summer 2013 issue to begin on April 15, 2013, and end on April 30, 2013. Photography session will be completed in May for June magazine release.

Entry rules:  Must be 21 to enter. Enter by emailing your name and birthdate, a completed MnUps Model Release  and a picture of yourself to vpcontest@mnups.com.  Snap a shot of you looking your best. Photographs do no need to be professionally taken, nor do they need to be pin-up inspired. All MN residents and photographers are welcome and encouraged to enter. ANYONE CAN WIN! Live the dream of being a spokes model for Vine Park Brewing.

The Fine Print:  Additional contests will be run for the Fall 2013 (September 2013), Winter 2014 (December 2013) and Spring 2014 (March 2014) ad campaigns. Entries who were not chosen as finalists, as well as finalists who were not chosen as the Grand Prize winner for the season will be rolled over into the following contest. Winner will be chosen by popular vote.  Winners will be announced on the websites. Prize package is as stated in contest rules, no cash value/substitution will be awarded.  If the winner is unable to complete the photo session on schedule, the first runner-up will be awarded the prize, and so on.

Valentines Day

Ladies - here's an excuse to get gussied up! Give your significant other (and yourself!) a Valentine of Grinkie kind. Mini sessions are an affordable way to release your inner pin-up. Come play in our walk in closet of vintage and vintage inspired clothing & lingerie, stress free!

We've got something amazing for every size!

The wall of shoes is seriously worth the trip by itself. Have a blast while Christi coaches your poses and captures your unique spirit on camera. Book for the Valentine mini session and let us make you feel like a queen for a day! $50 gets you your best retouched digital image.

And - we have many unique and exciting options for gifting your favorite image.

Guys - giving her a gift certificate and some encouragement will result in seriously fun and memorable returns - a sweet/sexy/classy photograph for YOU! How do you want to enjoy that special image of your Valentine? Take her to the office on a coffee cup or mouse pad, a tasteful frame for your wall or desk - we've even got cufflinks!!

So drop us a note to reserve your spot, and mark your calendars for January 12!

Pick Your 2013 October, November and December Calendar Girls

Ah, the end of November. Have you recovered from all the election ads and coverage? Going through ballot withdrawal? Missing something to "Vote" for?  I've got just the fix you need. 

Drop in to the Grinkie Girl site and pull the level (well, click) and vote for your favorite calendar girls. Don't forget to vote once for each month, October, November and December 2013!


Contest ends December 7th at midnight. Calendars will be available for sale at the end of December. Stay tuned for more information on how you can get a calendar with a bevy of beauties (all tasteful and SFW).