Christmas Pinup of the Month – Heidi Van Horne

It’s a rare treat to find a gorgeous pinup model like Heidi Van Horne who’s also a great story about why, “My Ride is Me”.  That’s why Heidi’s a holiday gift for you from MyRideisMe.com and our Christmas Season “Pinup of the Month”.

One thing you’ll notice in quite a few pictures in Heidi’s Pinup Picture Gallery is the tan colored F100 named “Molly” that Heidi owns, drives and even wrenches on! (click to see each picture full size)

(Photos by Dale Rio)

So of course, I had to ask, Why Molly? Heidi said, “I don’t know.  I don’t ever know why a car or truck’s name is what it is.  It just tells me one day.  No clue!”

Like most of us, Heidi got into cars from family: “I grew up working on cars to keep ‘em running, with my dad and brother.  I had to work on them to get to work and school, no glory in it, just a matter of life!  ;) But it gave me an appreciation for the mechanics of it all and wishing for one like my dad talked about having when he was a kid.”  She continued, “I love vintage trucks, so when this one just came along, I felt it was meant to be mine.”

“Molly’s My Ride is Me because… She’s tough, sweet, sturdy and time-tested, but cute and fun.  I love Molly!”

(left: With Heidi Minx (www.builtonrespect.com) and pic by Ama Lea, hair and makeup by Red Dodge; right: Photo by Shannon Brooke, make up by Jennifer Corona)

You’ll notice by scanning the web for Heidi Van Horne, she’s got range! Her looks range from friendly, approachable, girl next store sweetheart:

(Photo by Danielle Bedics showing Heidi’s Hell’s Belles Car Club attire)

Then Heidi changes things up some for a seriously hot shoot for YRB Magazine:

(Hair by Monique Wentworth/Makeup by Jennifer Corona)

So it’s no surprise that Heidi’s done some acting and is also a writer. She’s got a regular column with the Houston Chronicle online here www.chron.com (to find her, search “Heidi Van Horne” on the main page). If you’re in Houston, catch her working the Houston Auto Show January 30-31 for the Houston Chronicle.

I hope you’ve enjoyed these pictures and become a fan of Heidi Van Horne the way I have. She’s got it all in my humble opinion!  There’s more to see in her MyRideisMe.com Pinup Picture Gallery and you can find her at her Facebook Fan Page or of course at her home page: www.HeidiVanHorne.com

I’ll leave you with this last strikingly beautiful shot of Heidi and her truck Molly by VivaVanStory.

Photos in the pinup gallery by: Shannon Brooke,  Marco Patino, Justice Howard, Octavio Arizala, Danielle Bedics, Ama Lea, Dale Rio, and David Lena. Thanks to these photographers and of course Heidi for sharing them.

Please visit her website and leave a comment so she knows you care!

June Pinup of the Month – Zoe Scarlett

I first bumped into Ms. Zoe Scarlett while looking for a great hot rod pinup picture to use for the very first MyRideisMe.com flier ever made. Graphic artist and Photographer Dirk Behlau kindly let the tiny web start-up use his image. That black hot rod with stunning blond featured Zoe Scarlett who is now the June Pinup of the Month.

* How’d you become a pinup? Is pinup big in Switzerland?

I took my first pin-up pictures in my boyfriend’s garage on a very cold day in January. I wanted to surprise him with some cute pictures when he returned from his holiday. I never thought that this would be my future career! At the same time, Switzerland’s most famous newspaper, BLICK, advertised a contest called ‘the cutest neighbor’.

I spontaneously decided to take part in the contest and sent in the pictures I’d made for my boyfriend. Two days later, there was a huge picture of me on the cover of Switzerland’s BLICK! Well, that was the beginning of my pin-up modeling career!

* What’s your favorite pinup picture ever?

That’s a hard question, during my career as a pin up model and burlesque performer I’ve been booked for a lot of shootings, every single one has a special place in my memory. The first shooting with Dirk Behlau in Hockenheim, where I was wearing a with dress and I was in front of a red 32 pick up was great, I also appreciated my first beach shooting with Ama Lea in L.A. I also liked working with animals for my calendar. It was fascinating to work with a leopard, spider snakes, camels and others.

* Are you into cars and the pinup “culture” or is it just a job?

My passion for the 1950’s lifestyle and classic cars began at a very young age. As a child, I was taken to flea markets, car shows and races with my family. I spent a lot of my spare time at my Dad’s Speed Shop. My mom is a passionate 50’s furniture and accessory collector and my older brother lives in Florida and works as a mechanic for a Racing Team. So I was kind of born in to it.

* What’s a funny thing about you that nobody’d ever guess???

I use to be a mechanic in a drag race team for about 2 years. We traveled around Europe whit a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air the team was called Roofers Toy ;)

* What are you working on now?

As a pinup model I represent premium brands. As a example for the world-brand  “Cynar” (Campari Gruppo), I started an exclusive burlesque-show called the Cynarina. With an erotic, glamorous and stirring mixture of vaudeville, show and musical I put a spell on my audience. In an oversized “Cynar-glass” I perform the art of burlesque in perfection.

Where can we see more of your pinup hotness?

You should book one of my Burlesque shows, then you can see me wherever you want!

Zoe Scarlett’s websites…

OFFICIAL PAGE: www.zoescarlett.com

** Facebook Fan Page ** Myspace **  Follow Zoe on Twitter

Photographers:

Our friend Dirk Behlau: http://www.pixeleye.de/

More HOT shots of Zoe Scarlett:  http://www.nietlisba.ch/nietlisba.ch/portfolio/Seiten/pinup.html

Fotostudio Haffa and more pics of Zoe:  http://www.fotostudio-haffa.de/people.php

Gettin’ Patriotic with The Pinup Angels

2010 Pin-up Girl Wall Calendars

As Memorial Day and July 4th are sparkin’ up our summers – let me introduce some gals who are sparkin’ up some TLC for our boys serving overseas. The Pinup Angels are a group made up entirely of volunteer pinups. These ladies make care packages (with pictures included of course) and send them out to show a little love and care to our troops overseas.

We all know of the WWII pinup being used to boost troops moral and I think it’s really cool that these ladies aren’t just posing but they’re very active in finding other ways to support guys who are working to defend the ol’ USofA. Their care packages deliver not just pictures, baked goodies, and other useful stuff – but they deliver a message to the fellas that people back home are thinking of them and are very grateful for their service.

I was fortunate enough to get a chance to talk to Miss Kitty Baby, the Pinup Angel’s leading lady, while at Viva Las Vegas. With tattoos and bright red hair, she’s not your average 1940s girl – but she definitely has the old-fashioned, caring “heart of gold” we’d like to imagine all pinups have.

Coming from a military service herself (she was a Marine!), Miss Kitty has always been community-oriented. So after putting in her years of service and donating her own money she wanted to find a new way to stir up support for the troops and recruit others along the way. So in June of 2007 she put the word out and started gathering other pin-ups to her cause. Based out of Seattle, the Pinup Angels now have 25 regular volunteers who get together every couple months. They’ve sent overseas a whooping 1300 care packages! Not only do they send care packages but they also show up at tons of different events to fundraise, meet people, and have fun.

That’s a whole lotta lovin’! So as we celebrate these holidays of freedom- after the barbecue’s over head on over to The Pinup Angels and find out how you can support these hard working pinups with what they do. In fact, in May if you subscribe to Bachelor Pad magazine through the angel’s site (this issue featuring the lovely Bernie Dexter) they’ll donate 5 magazines to be added to care packages – what a deal!

Chances are you’ll be able to find these gals at any number of car shows throughout the year. And I guarantee – they’re even more lovely in person than they are in the photos!

So a big thanks out there to all the folks who’ve served our country and thanks to Miss Kitty and all the ladies of The Pinup Angels for makin’ patriotism look so good… keep up the good work!

Happy Trails!

-GreaseGirl

Pinup Dreams Made True in Vegas

2010 Pin-up Girl Wall Calendars

This story was written by Dave or elmoco40 in his MyRideisMe garage. It’s a story of a guy finding love and hot rods! It’s bring a tear to your eye if Dave’s wife, Larua Lee weren’t so hot!

This is exactly the kind of story we want at MyRideisMe.com! Great times, get’n the girl, what else is there? For Dave’s efforts, I’m sending him a pack of Pinup Playing Cards by Heidi Van Horne and Sabina Kelly. Look for a contest soon where you can win your set of pinup playing cards, or just send us your ideas!

I grew up in so. Cal, in the town of Santa Ana, CA. Growing up I was surrounded by a lot of lowriders and kustoms that were owned by local clubs and gangs. I was always fascinated by the elaborate paint jobs and the use of hydraulics on there cars, so when I was old enough to know what a wrench was and how to operate a spray can, I began my journey into ripping things apart and trying to somehow make’em different, whether it was bikes or big wheels, something was getting slammed and painted.

When I got into high school in 1978-79, I landed a job as a gas station attendant at a mobile gas station; there I learned basic mechanics by helping the guys work on stuff. Another kool thing that I discovered in 1980 was punk rock and the underground rockabilly scene! So now my little knowledge of cars and the music scene collided and so the kustom kulture scene was born. I feel totally blessed to be part of that emerging scene!

Although I was to poor to afford any kind of hot rod, I did the next best thing; I dated somebody who had a brother with one! lol. One of my 1st real girlfriends had an older brother who owned a beautiful 53 Merc, he called ”Maybelline”. It was all original and baby blue! Some of my best memories involved that car! It was so kool to be 16 -17 years old and pull up to a rockabilly show in that, it was rare back then!

Well of course time passed and the mid to late 80’s got weird and the scene kinda died, everybody kinda went there own ways? So fast forward to 1989, after many attempts to try and talk my newly retired parents to not move to Las Vegas, they did anyways? Go figure? Well after visiting them a few times, in 1991, I was at a point in my life where I needed a change so I decided to go stay with them and help them out? Well its funny how God has a plan for us, because after being there 6 mo., I met my beautiful wife Laura, it only took me a few dates to figure out, that this gal was thee one!

Laura Lee was beautiful and sweet and very artistic, I mean she had a beat up vVW bug she painted herself. It was hilarious? Plus she is a 3rd generation native, very rare, I mean her mom actually dated Elvis Presley in the 60’s, how crazy is that! So in 1993, we got hitched and in 1994 we had our 1st kid, wow!

So there I was, newly married, with a new baby, living in a new town, talk about anxiety attacks!

So now its been a good 10 years, since I’ve been to any kind of kool show, there was nothing in this town then, I mean its 2009 now, and the kustom kulture scene is still small, but its gotten a lot more fun. So the whole time I’m praying for something to happen here, I was still broke and still had no ride, although a good friend sold me his Harley on payment plan for a short while.

Then in 1996 a new music show was comin to town and there was a pre 1963 car show attached to it, it was called ” The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender“, I was in shock and stoked at the same time! This past year was the 12th VLV event, and I’ve been to them all, and in my opinion the 1st 5 years were the best. When the car show was on top of the garage and there was no curfew and a lot less jerks causing trouble! But it’s still a lot of fun, and now I have a gorgeous wife, who does a little pin up modeling and a kool car to show off!

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May Pinup of the Month – Candace Campbell

I saw Ms. Candace at the Pinupalooza show during Viva Las Vegas, but I didn’t know it since she didn’t have the stunning red hair in the picture below. Plus, when flanked by hotties like Sabina Kelly, Dayna Delux and Heidi Van Horne, it’s easy to get distracted. None the less we’re friends now and here’s some info about May’s Pinup of the Month: Candace Campbell.

I was born in a small Louisiana parish. You’re looking at a genuine born and raised southern belle.

Since I was little I’ve been amazed by the mysterious blues lounge singers of new Orleans and fascinated with the glamorous vintage Hollywood and retro pin up style of the 40s. This explains why I am able to capture that classic essence so comfortably. I am a mix of the two worlds.

I was inspired by the bravery of elegance of Bettie Page, Marilyn Monroe, and Audrey Hepburn to name a few. I began collecting vintage clothes from the 1920’s through the 1950’s and learned about the details of dressing vintage from head to toe. I found out that not only were women dressed perfectly, but the underlying fashion was so much more interesting than today! In fact, it led to my first shoot.

I decided to take some classic pinup shots in 40’s lingerie as a present for my loves birthday. Soon after, by chance an important lady saw those pictures and I was asked to test shoot for Playboy Magazine. This was the start of my modeling career. I now specialize in Pinup and high fashion modeling. My love for the vintage style also led me to be a hairstylist so I’m now a celebrity stylist specializing in pinup and Hollywood glamor styles. I been blessed to work with some of the best models, celebrities, photographers, make up artist, hair and wardrobe stylists, magazines and burlesque dancers in the world.

I live in Las Vegas, Nevada, where I have been taking Sin City by storm with my sexy pictures. I am available for shoots and willing to travel anywhere with expenses paid. Please just let us know!

What about Pinupalooza?
Phantom Entertainment’s behind PINUPALOOZA at the Harmon Theater during every Viva Las Vegas car show. With Celebrity Hosts and Pinup Girls “Sabina Kelley”, “Dayna Delux” and “Candace Campbell”. The 2009 event featured 2 very special burlesque performances by the lovely “Anabel Of The Ball” along with musical stylings of DJ Slick. Dayna, Sabina and Candace were also signing prints and calandars. Us 3 girls host it every year but for 2009, we had rockabilly band “Will and the High Rollers”.

For 2010 we plan on making it even bigger by having more burlesque includind a special performance by Sabina Kelley and 3 additional guest pinup appearances as well. We might have another rockabilly band. Everything’s falling into place now, but we’re keeping the models and burlesque ladies a secret as of now… We promise its gonna be the best pinupalooza yet!

If you’d like to find Candace, here’s where to look… she’s busy!
my website: www.pinupordie.com
My model page: www.myspace.com/misscandee
twitter: http://twitter.com/candacecampbell
pinupalooza: www.myspace.com/pinupalooza

Photo above is by pinup photography Lesley Slenning at http://www.hotroddolls.com/

Leave a comment so Candace knows you’re coming to MyRideisMe.com to find the hottest hot rod and pinup models… and that you want to see more of her in her own custom Pinup gallery.
(that means, please leave a comment)

Ladies of Viva Las Vegas

One of the fun and from what I’ve seen fairly unique parts of the Viva Las Vegas car show is the girls! Some of them professional pinups like the lovely Kim Falcon pictured here, and some of them girls trying to be pinups or just out having a good time!

Whatever the motivation, we like!

As you cruised the show, you’d see these girls done up pinup-like or sometimes just looking hot and when they’d stop at a car, the cameras would come out like crazy and a near mob-scene started as everyone tried to get their own shots. They should just come to MyRideisMe.com, it saves on film! (duh, I know)

So check out Paul Swanson (Swanee@myrideisme.com) my man and chief photo madman’s new Ladies of Viva gallery. He’s got photos all over the place and a really nice garage filled with his favorite pics. Contact him if you want one of the photos, especially a high resolution or something without the MyRideisMe logo. He’s cool like that.

If we caught you walking around, let us know!

Pin Up? Mechanic? Say Hello to Grease Girl.

Many of you wrenchin’ around have been doing it since you had a baby bottle in your mouth. When you were out in the garage learning what a radiator was I was over at Miss Sally’s ballet class turning pirouettes. That’s right, I’m a girl – and not exactly your average grease monkey. I know lots of you fellas think ladies are only around to look pretty – and while I may not be too hard on the eyes – I’m not coming around just to pose on your shiny (or primered) hood. I’m here to get under it.

Sparkin’ my under-hood adventures is my 1955 Studebaker Champion. After wanting a classic car for years, I finally leaped in a couple of years ago during a move from car-less San Francisco to car-necessary Los Angeles. Now I don’t know about you, but it’s my opinion that you shouldn’t drive a classic if you don’t want to work on it. And I wanted to…the only thing standing in my way was the fact that the only thing I’d ever done to a car was change a tire (and even that somewhat unsuccessfully).

When I picked “Stude” up in Utah she had an original Studebaker V8 engine. My very first job was to put back together the Carter carburetor that had already been taken apart. After puzzling it around for awhile I ended up picking up a new Edelbrock instead. Next up was installing a new fuel pump, which seemed to go smoothly until I found out later that the gasket had gotten twisted when I put the pump in.

Now that I have ya’ll thinking I’m a complete idiot – I’ll let you in on something. Ready?! Not everyone was born working in a garage! Not everyone knows what a manifold is or even the difference between a V6 and V8! Crazy, huh!?

Regardless of my ignorance, “Stude” eventually did get on the road – although not without a little help (okay a LOT of help – that original engine had to come out and was replaced by a 383 Chevy.) In fact she was driven for the first time mere hours before taking off alone on a cross-desert trip to last years Viva Las Vegas. (Keep an eye out for us at this year’s Viva!)

I’ve come a long way from changing a tire – and am learning new things all the time. I’m making it my job to share those new things with the rest of you. Because we weren’t all born with wrenches in our hands – and heck, if I can save some of your male egos by keeping you from looking like knuckleheads well then that’s great. And if I can recruit a few other ladies to the garage you wouldn’t mind that would ya fellas?!

So now that ya’ll know me stop by my garage or blog and say “howdy” – and watch for my upcoming articles on MyRideisMe.com. You’ll be able to learn along with me and see things from my viewpoint (or just see me!) All you old pros can keep me in line and make sure I’m not doing anything stupid. All the rest of you might be able to learn a thing or two…even it if it is from a girl.

April Pinup of the Month – Kristee Lane

When did you get into pinup modeling?
I have been Pinup Modeling for 3 years. I started by doing fashion shows for Vintage Era Reproduction Boutiques then on to many more shows and companies.

What do you enjoy most about it?
Being a seductive yet stylish and tasteful Woman appeals to me, so this genre fits . I love the quality and craftsmanship of the garments. The Cars ,the clothes and just the pace fit my taste. And the Era is such a nostalgic time.

Where can we see more pinup photos of you?
www.KrisTeeLane.com MY NEW WEBSITE
www.myspace.com/kristeedeevine My Space

When your not modeling, what do you enjoy doing?
I am a Theatrical and Commercial Actress as well as I breed Panther Chameleons at California Chameleons www.calichameleons.com . I also love to travel, scuba dive, and am an Artist.

Anything else you want to share would be great!
I want to thank all of the wonderful and fun people that I meet at all of the events and am pleased to be part of this “Low Brow” state of mind and lifestyle. I am pursuing Acting more as well as filling my resume with many more Print Modeling and Television and Feature Film roles as to gain a vast array of experiences through myriad of demographics. Contact me for photo shoots or possible roles.

Thanks Kristee!

Here’s a link to all of Kristee’s Hot Rod Pin-up photos at MyRideisMe.com. It’s small now, but I’m meeting Kristee at Viva Las Vegas, so we’ll get more!

March Pinup of the Month – Angela Ryan

Forward by Pikesan:

Cruising the Grand National Roadster show and having a great time with my photo partner Swanee, we both stopped in our tracks when we saw the amazingly beautiful Angela Ryan posing next to a super cool laid-out custom owned by Geno Dipol the publisher from Ol’ Skool Rodz. Shortly after we caught our breath and moved through the crowd, we noticed our friend Mitzi shooting the pics. That’s when I knew Angela would be our very next Pinup of the Month. Working with Mitzi is great cause she’s a fantastic photographer (cars and pinups!) and she’s professional and fun to work with at the same time. I’m lucky to have her help with these photos and interview with Angela. Thanks Mitzi! (http://www.MitziandCo.com)

How long have you been modeling?
I started modeling in 2001 and have been doing it full time since 2005.

What do you enjoy most about your career?
The freedom and creativity are the best part of the job! To be successful at it though you can’t let yourself get lazy!

You are a performer as well, tell us about the shows you do.
I have been performing since 2004 and have done everything from traditional burlesque to crazy fetish shows! I like to mix things up and keep an edgy vibe to things, but all of my shows involve some sort of strip tease.

Where are you from?
Born and raised in Dallas, TX! I’m still there too!

What are some of your current projects?
I just did a redesign of www.AngelaRyan.com! There is a free tour and video now in addition to over 11,000 photos! Go take a look!

Where will you be traveling this year?
I’m excited to be going to Viva Las Vegas for the first time this year! I’m looking forward to partying and meeting everyone! I will also be attending the Lone Star Roundup in Austin, TX! I will have 8×10s, magazines and calendars to sign and sell at both! See you there!

When you arent modeling, what do you enjoy?
I love to visit with friends and family, dancing to 80’s music, and playing bingo!

What is your favorite hot rod?
Do I have to pick just one?! I’m not sure I can! Hehe.

Make sure you keep track of the fast paced Angela by checking out her Myspace and following her on twitter:

www.MySpace.com/angelaryan
www.Twitter.com/angelaryan

Or you can follow along at her blog for all her updates! www.AngelaRyan.NET

December Pinup of the Month – Frenchy La Femme

I first found this pinup beauty in a set of pictures from my friend and professional photographer Justice Howard. Justice shot some pics of Frenchy La Femme getting pinstriped on her chest. The picture is steaming hot, no doubt about it. Those pics are shown in the Pinup Pinstriping post.

I contacted Frenchy through her myspace page to be December’s Pinup of the Month.

This photo was taken by a friend! His name is Chris and he’s a self taught dude with a good eye. He’s also a car builder. Frenchy tells me he’s,”a unique individual with style in the custom culture car scene.” I wonder if that’s his car?

So does Frenchy like cars?

“Hot rods, lead sleds, ranfflas, rat rods whatever you call your ride- I love them all. My dream car would be a ’49 Chevy pick up truck- Pink satin with a white pearl flake top- very frenchy- I know…a Desoto front end grill and Packard headlights! Any fella out there who is willing to make any suggestion please send me little message.”

What’d you think when you were getting your chest pinstriped? He’s kinda in a private area on you!

“Oh, I was a bit nervous because that was my first time being photograph by the amazing Justice Howard- when she suggested to do a pinstriped sequence I was a bit hesitant at first but luckily I ended up knowing Pauly the pinstripe artist. It was actually a cool experience incorporating different styles of visual art. You can check out his work: www.myspace.com/pauly_olvidalo”

Who is “Frenchy La Femme”?

Jenny Sophia is my name but I am also known as Frenchy La Femme, a name very suitable for the kind of gal that I am- I am Mexican-German, Spanish Basque-Arabic descent. I love animals and anything and everything French. As a kid I used think that all babies came from Paris. I enjoy modeling, shopping, music, traveling, meeting new people, and delicious chocolate.”

See more of Frechy in MotorCult’s Motor Girl Calendar (I’m on the cover and the month of May or June- not sure) Check it out and get yourself a copy!! There’s plenty of vivacious ladies gracing the pages of this awesome calendar featuring more photography from Justice Howard. If you’re in the LA area you can meet Frenchy at the Calendar realese party on January 23 at the Pin Up Lounge in Downtown LA.

There’s more pics of Frenchy in Justice Howards Pinup gallery here at MyRideisMe.com

Want to publish your pinup pictures online in our Gallery? Email pinup @myrideisme.com

Want to be the next “Pinup of the Month” at MyRideisMe.com? Email puotm @myrideisme.com

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