2012 Pinup Sailor Girl Costumes

Leg Avenue 83324 - Sailor Cadet Costume
Leg Avenue 83272 - Shipmate Cutie Sailor Girl Costume

The patriotic charm of pinup models posing in photos wearing sailor girl garb is not a new idea, but it has been embraced by a whole new generation of pinup models and photographers who are keeping the all American pinup sailor girl image alive.

The origins of pinup gals donning army duds can be traced to WWII, and the practice of GIs hanging pictures of sexy girls ("pinning them up") in their lockers to keep them company overseas, and painting them on the sides of their fighter planes. As a show of support, the models began dressing in patriotic sailor or army outfits. The creation of the USO in the forties saw the formation of the infamous camp shows, at which performers and sex symbols from Hollywood, such as Betty Grable, Rita Hayworth, and later, Marilyn Monroe, would make appearances to brighten the spirits of the troops. This tradition continues, and you can still find gorgeous gals in sailor suits singing and dancing and bringing a little fun to the fighting men and women of the US military.

Read More of "Modern Day Pinup Girls Get Patriotic"

If you've ever shopped online for a Halloween costume, then you're familiar with the elations and frustrations that go along with it. To make your Halloween shopping easier, the gals at Babygirl Boutique offer these "Insider Tips" based on years of experience in the online retailing industry. These tips will help you avoid the common pitfalls of online costume shopping.

For example, while browsing around various online costume shops, you find a photo of the perfect, hot new costume... but no one has it in stock! You search and search and finally find it in some obscure, fly-by-night costume web store at a jacked up price. You have no choice but to pay through the nose at an iffy shop you've never heard of. Maybe you'll get it in time... maybe you won't.

Read More of "Insider Tips for Successful Costume Shopping"