Huntington Beach Hot Rod Hottie – Pinup Dinah DeRosa

Hot Rod Pinup Dinah Derosa

This week’s smokin’  hot pinup, is none other than Dinah Derosa. Dinah is featured below in photos brought to you by Pin Up Photographer extraordinaire Mitzi Valenzuela of Mitzi&Co. Dinah is a lady who knows what she wants and I’d put my money on the fact that she knows how she’s gonna get it! Her devilish, sexy smirk may get you, or maybe it’s her gorgeous aqua colored eyes? Whatever the case, be sure to check out her photos, and also read her interview with me- if you can take your eyes off of her long enough…

So first off, are you taken or lookin’ for love?

I am happily taken.

What about a man is a major turn on for you? Turn offs?

The biggest turn on to me is someone who basically has their act together.  When a man is full of drive and grabs life by the horns, it makes for a lot of excitement.  I also like when a guy takes good care of himself, he’s gotta have hobbies, and no prissy boys!  Intellect is a HUGE turn on.

As for turn off’s, there’s a fine line between confidence and arrogance.  I can’t stand the guy who always has something to prove and gets so worked up over minor stuff, just brush it off… Life is too short!  Laziness is also a definite turn off, get up and accomplish something.

Sometimes the pin-up/rockabilly world can be a wild and crazy scene. What’s your potion of choice when partying, or do you steer clear of that world?

I can’t stand just sitting at home, I definitely get stir-crazy.  I have a few potions of choice when going out; either Makers Mark & Coke or a Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai are my favorites.

What is the most bad-ass thing you’ve ever done?

Not so sure this qualifies as “bad-ass”, but it was definitely an awesome time in my life. I got to be a part of a pit crew for a dirt track dwarf car team who raced at the Antioch Speedway in Northern California.  I LOVE racing, it was great to be more than a spectator, I learned a lot.

Which classic car would be the best fit for your personality? Why?

I grew up a country girl, so I have a soft spot in my heart for trucks and wagons; Buick wagons are gorgeous!  I’m more drawn to a classy, traditional paint job; certain cars just shouldn’t be too flashy.  I am rather picky when it comes to wheels.

Who are you exactly when you aren’t in front of the camera?

I like to think of myself as a down to earth gal, who enjoys makin’ memories with close friends and family… I love hangin’ out with my puppy Astro, and listening to good music on the ‘ol Hi-Fi.

Want more of Dinah? Check her out on Facebook or Pinup Lifestyle.

Pin Up Ms. Natosha Teaches the Downward Facing Dog

Hot Rod Pinup Ms. Natosha

Straight from the pages of Mitzi&Co’s 2011 Calendar, Ms. Natosha hails from CA, raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. That means this Pin Up is no stranger to the slopes… In fact, she’s a Snow Bunny- an avid snowboarder of 10 years.

You might remember seeing Ms. Natosha if you were at the Sacramento Autorama the last two years because she won the Pinup Contest her first year then was the host of this years contest.

Then from the title, you might have guessed, Ms. Natosha is an instructor, so that explains the age old teacher/student fantasies that may pop up when you get a glimpse of her… She teaches art, but also certain ‘positions’.

Read my Q&A with Natosha below while checkin’ out her photos, by Pin Up photographer Mitzi Valenzuela.

When I met you, you seemed like you could be “America’s Sweetheart”! You’re such a little sweet thing! I’m curious to know if you have a dark side. What is the most trouble you’ve ever gotten into?

Besides a few speeding tickets, the most trouble I have been in would have to be when I got caught throwing a huge party at my grandparents house, I was only 17 at the time, so booze and smoking were defiantly a no-no. Cops were called and my parents had to come get me at 4am. I don’t think my grandma has ever forgiven me hehe.

Which classic car makes your inner ‘Bad Girl’ want to come out and play?

Oh my, I have always loved a 57 Chevy Bel Air convertible in matador red with the ivory top, something about that car makes me want to go to the local make out spot.

You won the Sacramento Autorama Pinup contest back in 2010. What question did you answer? Would you change your answer now if you could?

My question was “tell us something about yourself most people wouldn’t guess about you?” My answer was that I’m a certified yoga instructor and a elementary art instructor. I think if I could change my answer I would have left out the art instructor part because after the pin up contest a guy came up to me and said you look like you’d be a teacher with that smile haha so I guess that’s not really a mystery.

Do you consider yourself to have a good sense of humor? Is it important for a man to have a sense of humor in order to score a date with you?

I’m more of a goof ball, sometimes I feel like I’m the only one who gets my jokes except for kids haha. I like a man who doesn’t take himself too seriously and who enjoys doing silly stuff like watch cartoons… I love cartoons!

What is the one movie scene that gets you crackin’ up… even if it’s dumb?

The scene in Ace Ventura when Jim Carrey hops out of the dolphin tank, pretending to be the trainer and he starts speaking dolphin to the reporters. I think that part is so funny. Actually, that whole movie is hilarious. My sisters and I have many inside jokes about Ace Ventura and the second Ace Ventura movie when nature calls. “ bumble bee tuna, bumble bee tuna” haha classic.

Do you have any special hidden talents? Can you touch your tongue to your nose? Champion archer? or anything like that?

I can’t touch my tongue to my nose but I can touch my tongue to my elbow (Promise). Oh yeah… I can almost do the splits haha.

For more Ms. Natosha visit her Pinup Lifestyle Page.

Diving and Cycling Champ’s Winning Pinup Style

Hot Rod Pinup Shelby Loveland

If you’re into pin-ups, you’ve probably seen Shelby Loveland around. She’s a fantastic model, who models swimsuits from Vintage Suits by Mary, and there’s a great reason for that… Not only does this girl have the perfect retro look, but she’s also a fit model, a champion cyclist and diver! She’s been on the cover of Car Kulture Deluxe, and can be seen cruising in her very own Ford Falcon.

Check out my Q&A with Shelby below to read up on her guilty pleasure as well as how this tough girl got her teeth knocked out!

What was the most creative pick up line you ever heard at a car show? Did it work?

“You’re like Gillette, the best a man can get.” Oh no, lol it was flattering but awkward and the guy was like fifteen. There was another time I was out on a bike ride and some guys in a car started staring at me and making comments, then they crashed right into the car that was stopped in front of them.

You’re a Champion Cyclist, Springboard Diving Champion, Fit model. These all require a lot of dedication and hard work. Do you ever cut loose and go wild? Divers gone wild?

When I was diving I never cut loose, all my coaches were either from the former Soviet Union or China so they had me on a very short leash. When I started Cycling things were a little more laid back but I never really did anything crazy. A couple years ago I met up with some old diving friends and we broke into the pool we used to dive at for a little midnight diving session. We wound up messing around until like 5AM when they turned on the lights at the pool for the swimmers then we had to quickly get out of there!

Everybody has a ‘guilty pleasure’ or two. What’s the one guilty pleasure a guy you dated had that you were totally turned off by? Bette Midler Fan? Cher Groupie?

There was one guy who obsessed with Taylor Swift OBSESSED! He would go on and on about how perfect she was and how she was his dream girl and how he wanted to marry her. It was a little pedophile-y though because she was something like 16 at the time and he was 24. Gross….

Speaking of guilty pleasures… what’s yours?

Shoes, I have about 200 pairs. Some people think I’m crazy to have that many but I always have a pair of shoes to go with my outfit!

You are a National Champion Cyclist. I’ll just say, that’s not a typical sport of choice. How did you get into that?

My parents were both cyclists when they were younger but my mom thought it was too dangerous so I did springboard and platform diving and lacrosse instead until I was sixteen. I went to watch the Jr. world track cycling championships and fell in love with it (the cute boys didn’t hurt either) Fast bikes cute boys, what more could you want? My mom was right about it being dangerous though, I had a really bad accident in 2006 and broke the entire left side of my face and knocked out teeth.

What is the most common reaction you get when guys see you cruisin’ in your Ford Falcon?

I usually get guys honking and giving me the thumbs up or waving at me with big grins!

For more pictures of Shelby, or to drop by and say “Hi” visit her Facebook page HERE.

Las Vegas Pinup Bombshell Michelle Larae

Hot Rod Pinup Michelle Larae

Michelle Larae LOVES Vegas, her hometown for most of her life. It’s no wonder with it’s flashing lights, celebrities, and gambling, but Michelle loves Vegas for its old, downtown historical charm as well. Michelle stays super active, and can be seen across Vegas getting into trouble at local bars and doing a ton of different things from bowling every Monday night to cruising around town with her bike gang “Hammer and Cycle”. Michelle is currently having her own Ford truck built for her. Read below to get to know this bombshell a little bit better and check out some awesome photos by Photographer Trent Sherrill.

Hot pinup girl, drving a hot truck… not sure if it gets much better than that. What part of you does your truck represent?

Well for starters… it couldn’t be more girlie! Cotton candy pink, metal flake and sparkles everywhere - and lace!

So you’re an avid bowler… would you say you can get competitive? Crazy competitive (a la Monica from Friends) or healthy competitive?

Competitive… YES! I’m a Taurus, it’s in our nature… even when we aren’t good at something (such as me and bowling) we still play to win… or at least BEAT anyone we can!

Growing up in Vegas…what wild n’ crazy things did you find yourself getting into? Any crazy stories you have for us?

To be honest with you… growing up in Vegas really is just like any other place. Boring I know, besides the chance celebrity encounters like seeing Mike Tyson jogging past your bus stop every morning or seeing Andre Agassi at the local market… LOL! But you have that in L.A. too!

Not only are you having your own Custom truck built, but you belong to a bike gang? What?

LOL! Well… as I said before, it’s a “bike” gang in the literal sense, we ride bicycles! LOL! I personally ride a 1968 Sears beach cruiser that’s all done up in hot pink metal flake, complete with matching streamers!

You live in a period correct vintage home (awesome) what’s your favorite part about it? What kinda cool vintage finds do you have on display?

One of my prides is my baby pink vintage refrigerator and 15 point Sputnik lamp that’s original to the home and a pink bathroom… which if you know anything about 50′s homes, that’s considered a trophy piece!

If you want more of Michelle check her out on Facebook.

You can follow her Bike Gang Hammer and Cycle on Facebook too.

For more great Pin up and Car images check out Classy Never Trashy photography by Trent Sherrill.

2011 GNRS Pinup Contest Winner – Megan O’Mary

Hot Rod Pinup Megan O’Mary

Megan is the epitome of, “the girl next door” complete with an affinity towards sci-fi and horror films and her own perspective on alien abductions!  Looking closer at this sweet and sassy little pinup, we find she’s really “the girl next door” with a twist.

Soon to be 21 year old Megan O’Mary is not afraid to tell you what’s on her mind or to put herself in the spotlight. Her tattoos and crimson red hair make Megan stand out in a crowd and it’s a combination of her great looks and her winning personality and charm that helped Megan score the title of Miss Grand National Roadster Show 2011.

If you missed the pinup contest, check out her photos below and her  interview from ‘outta this world’ with me.

Congrats on your pinup contest win at the 2011 GNRS. Speaking of cars…This question might make some of the guys cringe – but how would you customize your own 55 Chevy to make it the ultimate girl-mobile?

I LOVE 55 Chevys but I am a girly girly but not that much! I’d probably deck it out in black, white and red and keep it classy. Paint job would definitely be flat black!

If you could get away without judgment, doing one of your favorite things from when you were a kid, what would it be and why?

I’d say wearing my hair in pig tails or a pony tail everyday without people thinking I look like a little girl or I am too lazy to do my hair! I just want to have spunk to my hair rather then keep it down!

Since Viva Las Vegas is right around the corner I’ll ask you a Vegas inspired question. Do you like to gamble? What’s your favorite table game? Are you a sore looser?

I like gambling , just when I win! ahah I am a sore looser when loosing but I must admit I’m a competitor and I am in it to win it!!! Since I’ll finally be 21 April 16th , right before VLV thank GOD!, I’m definitely going to play games I know how to play and I’ll definitely find out which table is my lucky table!!!!! – Find out more about Viva Las Vegas

Which celebrity do people always say you look like?

I get Zoe Deschanel ALL THE TIME! and only Katy Perry like a few times. I think its because I’m a white girl with big eyes haha.

What types of movies excite you the most? Horror? Sci-Fi?

Honestly I like both! I’m more of a history kind of girl , I LOVE gladiator battle scenes and war movies. I LOVE comic books, classic horror films and sci-fi.

Since you’re a history girl and you love Sci-Fi, do you believe in the whole ‘government alien cover up’ thing?

I do believe in aliens, I mean there has to be some sort of life out there other than us! It trips me out to think about  how the world works but I fully believe in aliens and how the U.S government knows but just wants to keep it a secret to not “freak” people out!

Why do people who have been ‘abducted’ always say the aliens ‘probed’ them with something?

I think their full of you know what! If there were aliens they wouldn’t probe people then send them back to earth! They’d keep them!! Everyone twist and turns stories to make them more interesting so I’m sure people are just overreacting! Aliens would be smart and keep them hostage!! lol :)

If you want more of Megan, you can check her out at her Facebook page.

Photos by Spellbound Images, and Desilu photography.

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