the glamorous guide to unconventional living

Sexy Women

2011-08-25T00:21:00.000-07:00

Vintage Smorgasbord

2011-08-25T00:11:00.000-07:00

Halloween costume planning: Barbarella

2011-08-14T13:01:00.000-07:00

So what if no one knows who I'm dressing up as?
With Barbarella there are so many great costume choices! Now I have to figure out which one I can actually make.

BTW: Barbarella is a 1968 action/comedy/sci-fi movie starring Jane Fonda

The Foxiest: Jayne Mansfield

2011-07-31T11:07:00.000-07:00

My ultimate glamour icon- Miss Jayne Mansfield

And her house:

Visual Smorgasbord

2011-07-31T10:53:00.000-07:00

10 Traits of a Graphic Designer

2011-07-28T22:56:00.000-07:00

1. You are a lover of beauty

2.You are brutally honest if something is not working for you. But you have enough social skills to calm the storms when needed

3.You are playful life is meant to be enjoyed

4.You have a secret or not so secret nerd side

5. You are kinky you can definitely appreciate the human form

6. You are a night person

7.You are an avid people watcher ,you notice a lot of things other people don't

8. You are passionate about music

9.You are curious and imaginative an adventure is always around the corner

10. You are intelligent and a good problem solver

Retro British Movie Posters

2011-07-28T21:52:00.001-07:00

BAMF Rings

2011-07-18T08:50:00.001-07:00

Beautiful Ladies In Lingerie

2011-07-18T08:47:00.000-07:00

RED

2011-07-16T22:34:00.000-07:00

Natalie's Top 5 Classy/Beautiful Places In Columbus, OH

2011-06-23T19:13:00.000-07:00

Always on a quest for beautiful places filled with equally attractive people, my adventures have led me to these 5 stunning hangouts in Columbus that offer a temporary escape from the boring, the ugly, and the corn fields...

1.Fleur
Downtown Columbus

http://www.facebook.com/LuvFleur

Fleur is a new lounge in downtown that I recently went to- very beautifully designed, elegant, a little expensive- but it's worth it for the scenery.

2.Bar L'etranger
Short North

http://www.facebook.com/#!/BARletranger

A fabulous French themed lounge- I love coming to this place to sit and talk with friends and to get away from the noisier venues. It's not in the greatest part of town though (parking is a problem). But if you can brave the panhandlers, this hole in the wall gem, is worth the trek.

3.Mouton Restaurant
Short North

http://www.facebook.com/MOUTONonHigh

West Hollywood. all the way. This place reminds me so much of LA- always beautiful people to see there and it's nearly always crowded. Super stylish, tasty fun.

4.The Westin Hotel Lounge
Downtown Columbus

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Westin-Columbus/114076941957674

Classy. This is the place for the sophisticated wanderer to sit in luxury, do some people watching, read a book, have a drink.

5.Chocolaterie Stam
Westerville

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chocolaterie-Stam-Westerville/142512792458098

A european themed chocolaterie in Westerville? This place is stunning- a beautiful little candy shop with plenty of chocolates, gelato, coffee and more.

Inspirational Quotes (Artsy)

2011-06-15T14:23:00.000-07:00

Fabulous Places

2011-06-14T14:21:00.000-07:00

Sleek showstoppers

2011-06-14T14:14:00.000-07:00

Visual Smorgasbord

2011-05-21T20:07:00.000-07:00

Me at a car show + getting 2nd place in a pinup contest

2011-05-21T19:56:00.000-07:00

Real Life Pin-Up Friends!

2011-04-09T13:51:00.000-07:00

Heather
Personality in a nutshell: Bubbly, vivacious, social butterfly. Always going and doing. Very confident and freedom loving
How we met: In a hallway at FIDM, I think we were both working on hw in between classes and struck up a conversation somehow

Jamie
Personality in a nutshell: Incredibly kind, artistic, and creative person. She's smart, confident and has an old soul
How we met: We were waiting in line to see Dita Von Teese at the World of Wonder art gallery opening in Hollywood for their Bettie Page exhibit.

Laverne
Personality in a nutshell: This girl is fierce! Strong, confident, but also a lady. Has a generous heart
How we met: at church! I think I noticed her shoes or something.

Pilar
Personality in a nutshell: Hilarious, sassy, confident, generous, (also my best roommate ever)
How we met: In a speech class at FIDM

Immodesty Blaize: You foxy, foxy woman

2011-04-06T09:26:00.000-07:00

New Obsession: "Mosh"

2011-04-06T09:17:00.000-07:00

Words cannot describe how adorable alternative/pinup model Mosh is. Perfect proportions, the prettiest face. Love her

Spectacular, Colorful Places

2011-04-05T10:14:00.000-07:00

Retro Livin': Pics from my life

2011-04-05T10:08:00.000-07:00

How hot is Monica Bellucci?!

2011-03-29T13:37:00.000-07:00

My Top Style + Beauty Icons

2011-03-28T13:35:00.000-07:00

Jayne Mansfield

Anita Ekberg

Brigitte Bardot

Bunny Yeager

Dita Von Teese

Doris Mayday

Christina Hendricks

Gia Genevieve

Marilyn Monroe

Sophia Loren

Beauty Babes

2011-03-20T11:39:00.000-07:00

Glamour Shots

2011-03-09T19:50:00.000-08:00

Retro Inspired Photoshoots

2011-03-07T11:20:00.000-08:00

Babe of the day: Louise Germaine

2011-03-06T17:00:00.000-08:00

Lovely Places

2011-03-06T11:13:00.000-08:00

B+W Beauties

2011-03-02T14:18:00.000-08:00

Sexy Cake Eating Lady

2011-03-02T09:11:00.000-08:00

So cake must have been a rare occurance for Marilyn. I just learned that at her prime she was 118 lbs, 5'5" with measurements of 35-22-35. Insane! Tiny, tiny lady.

Naughty Morbid Post

2011-03-01T18:03:00.000-08:00

This is my personal artwork ;)

Cosmic Beauty

2011-03-01T17:58:00.001-08:00

Pics from my first burlesque show

2011-02-28T23:15:00.000-08:00

What happens when you mix some cheap hair extensions, a lgbt nightclub, and a sweet faced blonde girl? A night of nervous, silly go go dancing for the Red Light Girlie Burlesque Lounge.
Thanks to Viva And the Velvet Hearts for letting me "wing it" and to David Heasley for the lovely photos

It's a Betty

2011-02-26T09:55:00.000-08:00

Betty Grable

Vintage Smorgasbord

2011-02-26T09:37:00.000-08:00

Life Size Dolls

2011-02-21T17:53:00.000-08:00

Me as a 1920's brunette up in Cleveland

2011-02-21T17:41:00.000-08:00

I went to a burlesque show/ 1920's themed party up in Cleveland this weekend with my friend Adrianne- I decided it'd be fun to be brunette (thanks, wig) and try out a different decade of vintage. These are our backstage pics :)

Natalia Vodianova + Diane Kruger

2011-02-18T14:09:00.000-08:00

My First Ever Retro Baking Video!!!

2011-02-16T13:50:00.000-08:00

I've got a crush on Skrillex

2011-02-16T12:11:00.000-08:00

Ok, so this is a little out of character, but this kid (real name Sonny Moore, 23)is an absolutely genius musician!
I got to go to his show/rave in Columbus and it was absolutely mindblowing
Not only is his music borderline orgasmic, but I think this guy is adorable as well.

His LaRoux remix is a great place to start :)

Random Self-Portraits

2011-02-16T11:52:00.000-08:00

Me on Valentine's day.
All dressed up and nowhere to go

Spotlight Photographers: My Faves This Week

2011-02-15T20:40:00.000-08:00

Sarah Yates
http://www.sarahyatesphotography.com/
http://www.sarahyatesblog.com/

Mark Lacy Anthony
http://www.lacyunlimited.com
http://www.modelmayhem.com/4880

Vampy Valentine Vixens

2011-02-14T14:00:00.000-08:00

My first burlesque show: pre-show pics

2011-02-14T09:00:00.000-08:00

Well, ok, I was just a go go dancer so there wasn't really skill involved.
These are what I looked like right before I stepped out, I'll put the actual show pictures on here when I get them :)

The Ever-Lovely Dolly Parton: The Vintage Years

2011-02-13T19:12:00.000-08:00

Whatta babe

Cutie Pies

2011-02-13T19:04:00.000-08:00

My favorite dresses from Stop Staring

2011-02-09T14:33:00.000-08:00

They're so sexy! I want them ALL

I like my men pretty

2011-02-07T18:03:00.000-08:00

Sassy Babe Time

2011-02-07T17:54:00.000-08:00

Um, Avril Lavigne, why've you been hidin' all THAT?

Visual Goodies

2011-02-07T17:35:00.000-08:00

Super paper art

The lovely burlesque star Jennie Lee

Jayne Mansfield

Brigitte Bardot

Shirley Temple

Gorgeous Female-Centric Art

2011-02-03T23:04:00.000-08:00

The Marilyn Motherlode

2011-02-02T21:13:00.000-08:00

B+W Grab Bag

2011-02-02T20:54:00.000-08:00

The Gorgeous Burlesque Star Beau Rocks

2011-01-31T19:42:00.001-08:00

Beauties

2011-01-31T19:39:00.000-08:00

Pin-Ups To Stun

2011-01-27T22:22:00.000-08:00

He Makes Real Men Look Terrible: Francisco Lachowski

2011-01-27T22:15:00.000-08:00

My God. Male model Francisco Lachowski is so incredibly beautiful. It's beyond obsession at this point, he is amazing.

Inspiring Interiors

2011-01-27T21:38:00.000-08:00

Outdoors: Be Inspired

2011-01-27T21:32:00.000-08:00

Shoez 'n' Jewelz

2011-01-24T19:36:00.001-08:00

Try To Contain Yourself: Sexy Ladies Galore

2011-01-24T19:32:00.000-08:00

If there was a perfect man, Mika would be mine

2011-01-24T19:01:00.000-08:00

Confident, crazy, talented, beautiful, stylish, ecelectic, curve lovin', Lebanese, British.

Mika is the magical man composed of all that I love.

Makeover: From "Meh" to Dazzling

2011-01-21T20:39:00.000-08:00

Want your makeup to last all day? Hair to hold curl? Waist to be tiny?
Read on for my secrets

Me before, not so cute.

Nice, bland face with Mary Kay creme to powder foundation in Ivory 1

Glorious products I will be using
1. Fast Fix Eyeshadow base by Carmindy for Sally Hansen
2. Mary Kay Creme to Powder Foundation in Ivory 1 (not pictured: MK blush in strawberry cream)
3. Revlon 3D extreme mascara
4. Luminizing Face Primer by Carmindy for Sally Hansen
5. Almay Eye Color Enhancer Shadow in Blue
6. Maybelline Lash Stiletto Liquid Eyeliner

Smile when you put on blush so it sits right on the apples of the cheeks

Curl the eyelashes to get an extra "pop" out of your eye makeup

More products:
1.Covergirl Outlast Lip Color
2.Rimmel Light Brown Eye Pencil (for the brows)
3.Random blush & cream shadow I got in LA

For the hair:
I.C.E Styling and Sculpting lotion

Makeups all done and good to go

Time to spray water on the hair to dampen it, then put on the setting lotion so the curl doesn't go flat. Then blow dry it and put the curlers in

Put your hair in hot rollers for about 20 minutes

Sexy, huh? Time to brush these out

With a regular paddle brush, brush the outside and inside of the curls to get that bouncy retro look.

Voila! lovely locks

Time to get dressed now!

So this is the magical undergarments, a push up bra from Victoria's Secret and a 24 inch custom corset I ordered from India that makes my waist crazy small

My favorite, most beautiful skirt from Bettie Page Clothing

The final hair and makeup

And the whole she-bang! ta dah

As If You Needed Another Reason To Love Dita von Teese...

2011-01-18T09:47:00.000-08:00

Her Dressing Table

Her Closet

Vintage Kink

2011-01-18T09:30:00.000-08:00

This could turn anyone on.

Saucy Redheads

2011-01-17T21:35:00.000-08:00

Daily Dose of Handsome: Andres Velencoso

2011-01-17T21:22:00.000-08:00

I'm jealous of Kylie Minogue.
Her man is extremely gorgeous.
Male model Andres Velencoso

Jayne Mansfield Mega Babe Mega Post

2011-01-17T17:47:00.000-08:00

I've got a latex fetish...

2011-01-16T09:09:00.000-08:00

Womanly Winter Curves

2011-01-14T21:41:00.000-08:00

So I bought a corset from India on Ebay, so far, it's rocking my world, and making my body freakily disproportionate (but in the best way possible) These are few self-portraits I took today :)

Retro Smorgasbord

2011-01-13T17:26:00.000-08:00

My 10 Tips For How To Attract A Beautiful, Intelligent Woman:

2011-01-08T08:59:00.000-08:00

--> Be brave and always initiate contact, lazy men don't get anywhere
--> Live your life! Be interesting and have stories to tell
--> Playful is good, but vulgarity/profanity is risky (so.. save that for later)
--> Don't have any expectations, let her set the pace.
--> Hands off! Don't touch the merchandise, until she opens up shop
--> Be respectfully honest with your intentions. Even if its just to sleep with her, an open minded woman will appreciate the honesty.
--> If she clearly communicates her disinterest in you, it's not a mind game. Know when to move on
-->Dress nicely, GQ is a man's best friend
--> If you're in charge of planning dates- they should be clever and fun. ie rent a Vespa and explore the city, go to a shooting range, a drive in movie, or to a flea market
-->And the most difficult thing to do: always keep her wanting more. Provide mental stimulation and creative challenges, end conversations before they get dull, be witty, and most importantly, demonstrate a passion for life!

Beauties Of All shapes

2011-01-07T18:54:00.000-08:00

The Glory Of Doris

2011-01-07T18:49:00.000-08:00

Eye Popping Art

2011-01-07T18:05:00.000-08:00

My own art: "Idle Beauty"

2011-01-07T08:49:00.000-08:00

I just realized I never really post my own stuff on here but I should.

Treat for you:

See the rest of my work

Natalie Howard

Portfolio: Http://www.nhoward.com

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/natalie-howard/12/252/473"

Facebook Fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/pages/N-Howard-Visual-Concepts/356904243511

Visual Bliss

2011-01-04T23:38:00.000-08:00

The deliciousness of Laura Catterall

2011-01-04T23:31:00.000-08:00

So yeah, plus size models are looking pretty svelte these days. Laura Catterall is STUNNING and has similar measurements to me :) Definitely an inspiration

Kitty Kosmo has THE cutest face ever

2011-01-04T23:09:00.000-08:00

I'm just crazy about her whole look, she really has a unique/stunning face

I'm wearing my red dress...again

2011-01-04T21:47:00.000-08:00

Posing in front of my wall of beautiful people

The rear view...

This is how I would like all people to assume I look every time I'm on my laptop

Some of my lovely shoes, and a lonely lace bodysuit on the closet door

Clothe Thyself In Wonder

2010-12-30T11:07:00.000-08:00

Strange + Beautiful Photo Manipulations

2010-12-30T11:05:00.000-08:00

Daily Dose of Handsome: Grab Bag

2010-12-30T10:33:00.000-08:00

The uber gorgeous Brazilian male model Francisco Lachowski

The super foxy star of Catfish- Nev Schulman

And of course, my favorite- the delicious British Andy Garfield

I want to be friends with the people who live in these places

2010-12-22T14:59:00.000-08:00

4 Colorful Cuties

2010-12-22T14:42:00.000-08:00

3 Things To Make Your Bathroom Weird

2010-12-22T14:39:00.000-08:00

Tiny hand drain covers

Baby handsoap

Bloody footprint bathmat

A Celebration Of Ridiculous Curves

2010-12-19T19:44:00.000-08:00

Pin Up Babe And Super Siren: Gia Genevieve

2010-12-19T19:16:00.000-08:00

So when I was at the Dita Von Teese show at the Roxy- this pinup model named Gia Genevieve really stole the show.
She was so beautiful and really had that old fashioned movie star glamour to her- very inspiring- she is exactly the kind of woman I want to be. And since she's only 22, I better do some serious catching up to be like her by my 22nd next year!

Super Typography

2010-12-12T12:50:00.000-08:00

7 Things To Make Your House Rad

2010-12-12T12:42:00.000-08:00

Places I Want To Be

2010-12-12T12:38:00.000-08:00

10 Super Fine Brigitte Bardot Magazine Covers

2010-12-12T12:26:00.000-08:00

Keepin' It Classy: Vintage orgy invite

2010-12-12T12:24:00.000-08:00

Inspirational Design

2010-12-07T13:04:00.000-08:00

4 Absurdly Sexy Women

2010-12-07T13:01:00.000-08:00

4 Interesting Ads

2010-12-07T12:56:00.000-08:00

Pin Up Natalie

2010-12-06T13:06:00.000-08:00

Self portraiture, by and starring me.