http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:StockingsAndPearls&section=today deviantART RSS for by:StockingsAndPearls en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:43:01 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://StockingsAndPearls.deviantart.com/journal/28029571/ http://StockingsAndPearls.deviantart.com/journal/28029571/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:44:33 PDT
Well, life has certainly been a roller coaster lately. I'm drowning in my research paper, I've been to two concerts (The Koffin Kats and the Phenomenauts), saw "The Rat Pack is Back" two nights in a row, did the corn maze, picked pumpkins, had one mid-term, wrote an essay on Lewis & Clark, and tomorrow Patrick and I heading Portland, spending the day in Portland, seeing Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, then heading back the same night, throwing a Halloween bash, having breakfast the next day with my Aunt and Uncle who are visiting from California, and I have to write a 5 page paper about the American west, followed by a mid-term on the same topic on Monday. *huff*

So...yup. Just checkin' in with all you fine folks! BBVD will be amazing - I saw them in LA on New Years Eve a couple years back, they put on a good show. I hope to get some awesome photos too.

I hope you all have a lovely and safe Halloween!
-Janey

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So, what this gets down to...please pardon the possibilities of being MIA.

Thanks for all of the recent comments and s!
-Janey

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In fall I am taking my seminar course where I write my 25 page research paper. The theme for my seminar is Oregon history, and I am leaning toward the idea of writing it about prostitution in Oregon. I have located a museum and archive in Astoria with information, as well as Pendleton which even has a tour of a brothel. But does anyone know of any others in Oregon?

Thanks!

P.S. Mysterious red dot keeps appearing in photos from the D90 - camera in for inspection.

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That's about it. Survived the heat wave from last week, in the process of refinishing a desk I bought off Craig's List, final week of summer term classes next week! There's a lot going on!

Thanks for the love and support!
-Janey

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On another note, we're off to the roller derby tonight! Very excited. I'm taking my little Nikon Cool-Pix, but I doubt it will produce the amazing pictures of the Nikon D50.

Thanks again for the lovely comments and favorites!
-Janey

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In other news...the first half of summer term is over, and now I'm in the second half, where I'm taking a class about the Iraq War, and a class that discusses the history of women in the US. I hope both classes prove interesting.

As for new pin-ups, I got loads of ideas, and hope for them to pan-out sometime soon.

Well, I guess that's about it!

Ta-ta
Janey

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Thanks,
Janey

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Hope you all are having a nice start to summer!

xoxo
Janey

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Well, I finished my last final today. So summer is officially in high gear! Also, I got my pin-up paper back, and received an A on it! Thank goodness! With finals officially over, the wait for final grades begins. But I think I'll do just fine. Tomorrow Patrick and I get the afternoon train to Portland for the weekend. I'm especially excited for Rose Festival. It's been a long time since I've been able to spend some real time in the city I love so much.

I hope you're enjoying the "Say Cheesecake" series, two more should be up shortly, though not this weekend.

Have a lovely weekend!
-Janey

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I hope you all had a lovely weekend!
-Janey

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In photography news, I currently started shooting a series, inspired by my piece "The House Wife". As well as a fashion set for a friend's portfolio. So those should be up soon.

-Janey

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Well, I purchased two Bettie Page dresses as birthday presents to myself. One I bought at our local roller derby store, the other I purchased on Ebay. Normally I avoid buying new dresses to do pin-ups in, but the style of the Page dresses are so adorable, it's hard to resist.

In other news, I am in the middle of writing a piece of fiction for my Suburb History course. I haven't written fiction since I was in high school...so I feel like my story is just rubbish.

Until Next Time
-Janey

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Mid-terms have finally come to a close, but it doesn't mean the work load is any less. I've slacked off on reading for the past two weeks, and it has caught up with me. Meanwhile, I've also let my apartment go to hell in a handbasket, leaving this weekend a weekend of reading and cleaning.

The motor in my beloved car recently died, and next weekend I am blessed to be getting a new one. Though it will cost more than my car originally did, but I guess that's the cost of having an old car. I recently purchased a Heywood Wakefield dresser off of Cragislist for $100, though it is in desperate need of refinishing, as well as having a new handle made put on it. So that is also on my plate. Mother's Day is around the corner, as well as the boyfriend's 21st, and that of a close friends. Additionally, a friend and former classmate of mine from high school died in a motorcycle accident, and the memorial is next weekend. It's in Portland, and I not sure if I'll make it up there or not, but it is an extra thing to think about.

I do intend to have a few pin-ups up soon since I did have them shot awhile ago. I do hope though however that you have enjoyed my Spirit Converse I created. And I look forward to posting new pin-ups soon.

-Janey

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Well, today is my 21st birthday. I've prided myself that I've made it through college without touching alcohol. Personally I see little importance or good in it, but I do enjoy the swanky flair of cocktails, and I plan on making my first alcoholic beverage of choice being a martini (shaken, not stirred). I'm also popping by Trader Joe's to purchase some Champagne. As for partying...tonight my mother is coming to visit and I'll do dinner with the family, then Friday night some friends and I are hitting the bowling alley in prom attire, followed by drinks and cake back at my place.

As for birthday pin-ups as a possibility, I would enjoy it, but since it's mid-terms these next few weeks, I'm unsure as to it working out. But look out soon for a companion to traveling pin-up!

Have a lovely day!
Janey

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Now, today started out so wonderful, the sun was shining and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. A few friends and I enjoyed a day of thrift store hunting and I came home with an armful of goodies. Then I logged on to DA...I had one note in my inbox. It was to tell me that my latest deviation "Buy Those Bonds" had been moved from the "pin-up" category to "miscellaneous". Now, I understand that this piece isn't simply that of me in vintage army attire, but I noticed that several deviants who I admire had placed similar deviations in the "pin-up" category without removal. Here are some examples:
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So, I figured that I would be safe. HA! I try really had to put deviations where I think they should belong, but it seems that I am continually punished while others go unnoticed who certainly do not belong there. So, today I spent about ten or so minutes flipping through the "pin-up" category and reporting on images of girls taking random photos of themselves with their built in MacBook cameras (I will note I am guilty of that, but I don't post them) and they weren't even in vintage attire. I also found a photo of a guy kissing his dog (in contemporary clothing), closeups of girls' butts, photos of celebrity photos (if you can believe that), as well as a picture of a tree, yes, a tree. How is it that these images go under the detection of admins, while my deviation, which the main subject matter is in the pin-up style, with vintage clothing, etc., but with a little embellishment and also in the same vein as other works, gets pulled?

All I can say I am livid, and on the verge of leaving because I can't stand the ineptness of the admins here.

-Janey

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Tomorrow brings the first day of spring term - also my final term of Italian. Woohoo! But back to the classes, it may not leave much time for pin-ups. Two were shot today, the fishing one is posted, and hopefully another to be posted later in the week.

My brother's wedding went, for the most part, without a hitch. He got so nervous prior that, in figiting with his buttons on his suit that he popped a button off. There are quite a few humorous pictures of the situation.

As always, thank you for all of wonderful comments and s!

Love,
Janey

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Well, I have survived yet another winter term. As for grades, god knows how good they'll turn out...I finished up finals yesterday, and have spent the past two days shopping to celebrate. It will be nice to have a week without worrying about due dates and such. Next term includes a history class on the car, a physics class on light and color, history of design and my final term of Italian - thank god.

As for pin-ups, I have quite a few on my list, so there should be a few posted soon. There is a car show this Saturday, but indoor shows are the worst when it comes to photography due to the lighting and often reflects off of the cars. Additionally, my brother is (finally) getting married, a week from Saturday. I'm the lucky Maid of Honor, and it comes with its joys as well as its ills. My boyfriend and I are doing the photography for the wedding as well. It's my second wedding that I will have shot and thank god my brother isn't having his dogs in the ceremony - those are the worst.

Hope you are all well,
Janey

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I should be cleaning at the moment, and getting ready for the Burlesque show going on tonight. No, I'm not participating, just going in support of a few of my girls. I'm also hoping to get some nice shots to post here. It's sure to be a highly entertaining night.

I hope you all have a lovely Valentine's weekend. I'm going to the Picc-a-dilly and then out to dinner with a friend whose birthday it is, followed by the Daytona on Sunday while I finish up my brother's wedding invitations.

Love,
Janey

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Valentine's Day as well as Mardi Gras pin-ups are in the works - dates are being an issue. I hope to have the Valentine's ones up within the next few weeks or so. This week has really slammed some work on me, loads of reading, an essay, and two exams. Not to mention the inauguration. I skipped two classes yesterday and watched CNN pretty much from 7:30 to 3:30. I'm a mega CNN junkie. Plus I have a party planned for this Saturday, and the flea market is the following Sunday. And my, my, look at the time, I need to get to class!

Love,
Janey

]]> ~StockingsAndPearls http://StockingsAndPearls.deviantart.com/journal/22308133/ http://StockingsAndPearls.deviantart.com/journal/22308133/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:44:35 PST
As for New Year's Resolutions...
-Put $20 in cash away each month, because I need to save money
-Go shopping once a month - ever other month, also because I need to save money.

I hope you all have a lovely and safe New Year!
Love,
Janey

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I'm afraid that's it for Christmas/winter themed pin-ups! But look forward to calendar pages for the 2009 year!

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Fame surged again in 1990s and 2000s with movies, books

Bettie Page attracted national attention for her 1950s pinup photos. She experienced a resurgence of fame in the 1990s and 2000s. Gretchen Mol portrayed her in 2005's "The Notorious Bettie Page," and her look was copied by a new generation of fans.

updated 8:02 p.m. PT, Thurs., Dec. 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES - Bettie Page, the 1950s secretary-turned-model whose controversial photographs in skimpy attire or none at all helped set the stage for the 1960s sexual revolution, died Thursday. She was 85.

Page suffered a heart attack last week in Los Angeles and never regained consciousness, her agent Mark Roesler said. Before the heart attack, Page had been hospitalized for three weeks with pneumonia.

"She captured the imagination of a generation of men and women with her free spirit and unabashed sensuality," Roesler said. "She is the embodiment of beauty."

Rest in Peace, Beautiful. We'll always love you.

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Pinup Bettie Page hospitalized after heart attack

By JAMES BELTRAN, Associated Press Writer James Beltran, Associated Press Writer – Sat Dec 6, 1:52 am ET

LOS ANGELES – Bettie Page, a 1950s pinup known for her raven-haired bangs and saucy come-hither looks, was hospitalized in intensive care after suffering a heart attack, her agent said Friday.

"She's critically ill," Mark Roesler of CMG Worldwide told The Associated Press.

He said the 85-year-old had been hospitalized for the last three weeks with pneumonia and was about to be released when she had the heart attack Tuesday. Page was transferred to another hospital in Los Angeles and remained in intensive care Friday.

A family friend, Todd Mueller, said Page was in a coma. When asked to confirm, Roesler said, "I would not deny that," but he would not comment further on her condition.

Page, a secretary turned model, is credited with helping set the stage for the sexual revolution of the rebellious 1960s. She attracted national attention with magazine photographs of her sensuous figure that were tacked up on walls across the country.

Her photos included a centerfold in the January 1955 issue of then-fledgling Playboy magazine, as well as controversial sadomasochistic poses.

Page later spent decades away from the public eye, and during that time battled mental illness and became a born-again Christian.

After resurfacing in the 1990s, she occasionally granted interviews but refused to allow her picture to be taken.

Mueller credits his business dealings with Page for bringing her out of seclusion. He said he first met her in 1989 when he offered her "a bunch of money" to show up at autograph signings.

"I probably sold 3,000 of her autographs, usually for $200 to $300," he said. "Eleanor Roosevelt, we got $40-$50. ... Bettie Page outsells them all."

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Anyhow, I wish you all a lovely Thanksgiving, and for those you who shop the day after, good luck!

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At only 15, this Deviant ([link]) has been struck with cancer and is going through the worst time in any person's life. Please show your support.

Thank you kkart. [link]

Forgive the lack of icon links. I still have yet to figure that out.

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Mid-terms were last week and continue this week, with on tomorrow and one Thursday. Over the weekend I hosted a Halloween party, worked and went to the flea-market, which left little time to study. Not to mention Election Day is tomorrow, so get out there and vote!! Oregon has mail-in ballots, so I got my vote in early, and even made it on CNN thanks to their ireport program!

Ciao,
Janey

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I hope you are all having a lovely start to October!
-Janey

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Sorry for the lack of pin-ups, I've been working (being a pin-up girl doesn't pay the bills) a lot lately, and antique show/fleamarket season has been officially kicked off, and I've been quite busy with that. Some friends have been going through some drama, and I'm like the personal counselor for most of my friends.

Hope all is well,
Love,
Janey

]]> ~StockingsAndPearls http://StockingsAndPearls.deviantart.com/journal/19944191/ http://StockingsAndPearls.deviantart.com/journal/19944191/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:32:56 PDT "Hey, you old enough to drink?" he asks.
"Well I am" my friend answers.
"I'm not..." I sigh. And without ability to sway them to go somewhere else but Luckey's, my friend walks off with not only the sax player, but the bassist as well. Alcohol is not something I am interested in. It has never been appealing to me, thus not being 21 was never a big deal - up until NOW! *sigh*

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Other things to look forward too...
-I purchased two 1955 girlie magazines at a local antique show (one of which has a Bettie Page center fold in it!) and am planning to do a shoot with them.
-Woodburn drag races are this weekend, and there are always loads of great cars there!
-Squirrel Nut Zippers will be in town on the 13th, and with a great venue like the WOW Hall, I may take a crack at concert photography.

School is ruling my life right now, and I have a paper due and an exam tomorrow. I can't wait until these next two weeks are over. Plus, I get to go see Phantom of the Opera in Portland on the 17th!

Thanks again for all of the great comments and favorites!
Love,
Janey

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So I open up DA and what the hell!? Okay, it's nice that now everyone has the nice thumbnail feature on their watching list, but seriously, this layout is really screwing with me. My other blog just redid their site too, and I simply can't stand it! Anywho...

As you can see, some personal work has recently been posted. I hope you enjoy it! I just shot that stuff today actually, and sadly, I am pleased with only a few of the shots.

Also, my photographer has decided to leave DA, and has created his own personal website, available here: [link]

Tomorrow brings the big antique show in Portland, as well as the Historic races at Portland International Raceway where I hope to snag some good shots.

Have a lovely weekend!
Love,
Janey

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I know it's been an incredible amount of time since I have shown my face here - but for those of you who have been or are currently going through college, you know how it is.

This week brings finals, and I move out of the dorms, and next Wednesday (18 June) I move into my apartment - which will hopefully bring in some cute moving in pin-ups. Thanks to those of you who recently added me to your friends list! I am flattered as always!

Please keep an eye out for my stuff - I haven't given up! If I had, everything would be gone.

Sheesh - 235 deviations to go through...

Love, Janey

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Alright, last time I spoke with you all, I made the statement that I was leaving for good due to some of my pictures showing up in the forum of a Skin Head site with hurtful comments. Those pictures were not linked to DA, they were linked to my actual on-line journal. Additionally, not doing pin-ups has had a rather negative impact on me. Also as I said in my past entry, I am a recovering anorexic and being here helped me. It really, really helped. Since leaving DA, I have had more breakdowns about my body image in the time away than I had within five or so months with DA. So what I am basically saying is that I need this. I need to be here. So, good news, I'm coming back. Really. Yes. I'm going to take many more precautions about my photos as well. Watermarks will be put on all items and none will be available for download.

My return is going to be slow, because I want to take the time to do some touch ups on past photos, and be more selective on what ones are posted. Not to mention I do have my school work. Spring term is a murder. New pictures will be up within the next month or so as well. Several shoots include emulating period pin-ups from such artists as Vargas, Driben, Armstrong, Moran, and Elvgren, of course.

Thank you to those of you who commented on my past entry! And I look forward to your future comments!

Man, I've got my job cut out for me. I doubt many will be posted right off the bat, but enjoy the first few that are indeed returning.

Much love,
Janey

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Sorry for being MIA for awhile, but college will do that to you. Finals are in a week, and I'm extremely nervous, so Pat suggested doing some pin-ups this weekend to relax--many of which turned out great, but need a little refining, which is Patrick's department. So look for a few new ones sometime soon! Including a small WWII/Korea shoot series called "For the Boys". Some of my all-time favorite shots came out of this.

Not much else going on aside from college killing me. I am switching to History as my major, with a minor in Communication. Next term will hopefully be quite interesting. I'm taking a whole class on the Vietnam War.

As always, enjoy the work! Comments are always adored, as long as they are polite! Remember, nothing is for use--if it were, it would go in "stock". Thank you!

Keep swingin'
Janey

]]> ~StockingsAndPearls http://StockingsAndPearls.deviantart.com/journal/16518865/ http://StockingsAndPearls.deviantart.com/journal/16518865/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:13:18 PST
Today is National Blog for Choice Day. Why today? Well, it's the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade! Now, I am going to start out by saying I hate abortion. I think it's a horrible thing, but for the safety of some women, it is an option that needs to be available in a clean and safe environment. Some women I do know take advantage of the right to an abortion because they just didn't want to use a condom or something, but wrongly taking advantage of something is everywhere.

Secondly, "Pro-Choice" does not mean "Pro-Abortion". Pro-Choice means you are for the right to contraception, you agree that it is good for women to be able to make choices regarding their sexuality when they find themselves ready, and to do it as safely as possible--this means access to condoms, the pill, the ring, Plan B, etc. Abortion is among the list, though often regarded as a last resort.

While I am not a fan of stats, mainly because they are often so one-sided it seems...I will say that the abortion rate is actually at an all-time low since Roe v. Wade. But I think we can get the rate even lower without harsh extremes.

Better sex education is a start. Abstinence only education doesn't work. Thus, better information on consequences and preventatives should be shared. Remember, knowledge is power. The more educated people are, the better off they are. More education should also go into drugs often used for date rape and how to prevent that from happening. While I don't like the idea of telling girls what to do and what not to do, just don't leave your drink unattended, and also, ask yourself what good does getting drunk really do?

Better access to protection is also important. While I don't encourage early sexual activity, I think school nurses should carry condoms and Plan B, and have information regarding places for girls to go to get the pill, ring or other form of stronger contraception.

Women should plan sex around their period. The week before a woman's period is when she is the most fertile, thus either less sex, or no sex is a better bet. Plan B is something all women should keep on hand. It costs anywhere from $25-$40 though, but better safe than sorry. Men should use spermicidal condoms. They cost the same as normal condoms--at least at Target anyways, $12.69 for a box of 36.

Many colleges now have wonderful health centers offering a wide range of choices. My school has a plan called FPEP (it's a nationwide program) where if eligible, students can get the pill, Plan B, condoms, exams, and much more for free or a reduced rate. The center does not, however, provide abortions, but is a place to turn to to get more information. I highly recommend checking it out if you think sex is in your near future.

If you want to have sex, think before you act. Talk with someone, go get a box of condoms, check out to see if there is a Planned Parenthood nearby. The act of sex is not worth the agony one might go through in an unplanned pregnancy and possible abortion.

I also want to touch on the idea of those who advocate for abortions or have one being labeled "baby killers" because the road goes two ways here. If abortions are outlawed, we go back to back-alley-coat-hanger abortions where women run risk of dying. Thus, those who advocate against abortions, you're "women killers". Additionally, many of those who are against abortion, advocate for the killing of doctors who perform abortions, and even go as far as celebrating a "success" (may I present a re-enactment [link]).

Who am I bashing on here? Only two groups of people, those against choice, and those who wrongly take advantage of abortion rights. Actions to prevent pregnancy need to be taken, whether that is abstinence or the pill, lowering the abortion rate is possible without taking the right to an abortion away.

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My mood is still "Rant" because of the complete stupidity of some of the admins and mods here on DA. Every day at least once, if not maybe five times a day I look at the recently posted photos for the "Photography > Pin Up" category, and every time I am amazed at what people are putting in there. Self-portraits where you can still see the arm (no retro flavor at all), some are of men spinning a basketball. I have even come across photos of Barbies. One would think these idiots don't read the "Gallery Info" before posting such ridiculousness. Just to make things clear here, this is the "Gallery Info" for "Pin-up" as deemed by DA:

"Retro styled pin-up photography in the 1940's/50's stylized fashions, with emphasis on hair, make-up and period clothing."

I just want to make a couple things clear:
The "Retro styled pin-up" that many think of began in the 1930s and lasted until the 1960s. The well-known Gil Elvgren worked up into the 1970s.
The "Winter Wonderland" series posted was originally taken from this pin-up: [link]
While not exact, she was an inspiration. The series I posted ended up in "Scraps" where I then sent it to "Glamour"
"Wanna Play" was moved to "Scraps", when it was inspired by the pin-up artwork of several pulp books, vintage clothing was used, as well as a period switchblade.
Also, a key item that is overlooked in the idea of pose. Pose is key to being considered "pin-up"

So what I basically am saying is that people need to look at the "Gallery Info" of a category before posting in it and seriously consider some things. I also don't believe that admins have not done their research do deem what is to be in the "Pin-Up" category. God, who knew there were so many idiots here.

This entire entry might be in vain, but I just needed to get it off my chest.

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UPDATE: My most recent picture were moved to "Scraps"...grr...Okay, seriously. What the hell is going on? I see people in the "Pin-Up" category who certainly should not be in there! Anyways...Patrick said it might be because I didn't put a "Mature" filter on the stuff, so from now on everything is going to be posted with a "Mature Content" warning for "Sexual Themes" and sometimes "Nudity". Dear god. Admins, go after the people who are posting scans of Johnathan Taylor Thomas and the people who don't even know who Elvgren or Petty are. Sheesh!

Well, as you can see, I am not gone. I chose not to let one little admin ruin my love of doing pin-ups. I figure if something was going to stop me from this it would have to be some real creep. And lately, I haven't gotten any. So...I'm back and with full force. The ones I just put up Patrick and I kicked out just a few hours ago and I have to say I was thrilled to be posing in front of the camera. It's a great start to the winter holiday.

Thanks for all the supportive comments!

Keep swingin'!
Janey

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Well, school has started again, and it's crazier than ever, not to mention I actually have a job now, which I would gladly quit despite only having worked for a week. I hardly have time for myself, let alone pin-ups and I am simply going crazy. I have several new pieces itching to get in front of the camera.

I want to thank those of you who have recently added me!

As always, respectful comments only. Disrespectful comments will result in banning.

Thanks again!

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Honestly don't know when more pin-ups are going to be up...and also considering (for the millionth time) deleting my account.

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I forgot to mention this earlier...but if you want to check out my feet, they stared in the first of Patrick's "I Love You" series: [link]

As always, be respectful. Thank you.
Janey

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College has been taking over my life. Thankfully, it will be over in just a few weeks. Anyhow...I encourage you all to check out Patrick's start of GenieMiller's 30 day photo challenge: just follow the ([link])! He's really been doing an outstanding job.

And look for new pin-ups soon! Finally had time over the long holiday weekend!

As always, thanks for looking, commenting, and watching, and please continue to be respectful! Thanks!

Love,
Janey

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Life has been an insane roller coaster at the moment.

Spring break comes to a close (which was just hell), and Spring Term is starting, which I am both excited, and scared to no end. For it includes a women's studies class, a sociology class, and rock climbing!

In more pin-upy news...new items were purchased that hope to get in front of the camera.
-red heels with white poka-dots
-new corset (I have still yet to show off 'em all though)
-retro style men's pajamas
-Three new pairs of stockings

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I am very much a feminist when it comes to certain topics, and having my body, or any other female body, for that matter, objectified is one of them. If I find out that you are watching or fav'ing my pictures and you are not an artist, and that your favorites only consist of sexually oriented subject matter, you will be blocked. The same goes for sexually oriented comments. I will not tolerate it. Understand?

Just because my gallery is public, I don't believe I should be a part of something I do not approve of. And you, the viewer, are the only person who can make that happen. So if you are so desperate that you must resort to looking at women on the computer for pleasure do not comment, fav, or watch. It's not too difficult, and remember, if you do, I have the glorious power to block you.

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Note: this decision is not determined, but in all likelihood is going to happen. And decided to be respectful to those who were respectful in comments and understood the original nature and intent of my pictures.

Thanks to those of you who were respectful, understanding and supportive.

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