Kelly is a musical theatre performer and choreographer from Chicago and recently received a BFA cum laude from Denison University in Granville, Ohio. She has performed with numerous Chicago theatre companies as well as Dance Chicago’s Best of New Dances and Valentine Dances, the AAHPERD National Convention, The Wexner Center for the Arts, and Walt […]
Jun 20, 2012 | Categories:everything else, pinups | Tags: art, burlesque, classic, girl, hot rod, hot rods, Kelly Maryanski, kulture, photographer, pinup, pinups, vintage | Comments Off on Kelly Maryanski
Willow Schneider has been performing in musical theater productions since she was six years old, and from then on, knew it was what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. She has been in numerous amounts of musicals all across the Chicago area. Aside from her musical theater career, Willow is also […]
Jun 06, 2012 | Categories:everything else, pinups | Tags: 50s, burlesque, kent squires, model, photography, pin up, pinup, pinups, vavoom pinups, vintage, Willow Schneider | Comments Off on Willow Schneider
Sometimes in life it takes years and years to achieve success. Then sometimes you work hard all of your life to achieve a goal, and never quite get there. But for this “Sin City Shooter” (Photographer) success has come rather quickly to her in many fields. Her name is Julie Bergonz. This young and vibrate […]
May 31, 2012 | Categories:art | Tags: art, artist, car show, chopper, custom, hot rods, julie bergonz, kulture, kustom, las vegas, model, photography, pinup, pinups, rat rods, rockabilly, rockabilly weekend, sin city shooter, tattoo, vintage | Comments Off on Julie Bergonz Photography (Las Vegas Sin City Shooter)
Here is some of our Coverage from the Viva Las Vegas Car Show 2012. The Show is held at The Orleans Hotel here in Las Vegas. Cars are strictly pre-63 and must be in a style from that era. There are Over 700 cars registered this year with more than 20,000 attending to view the […]
Apr 13, 2012 | Categories:car shows, everything else, what's happening | Tags: 53d, bo huff, bomb, bomber girl, corsairs, custom, danny coker, dead sleds, death traps, junior huff, kulture, lowered, lowrider, model, music, orleans, pin up, pinstriping, pinups, rat rod, rides, rockabilly, rockabilly weekend, rockabilly weekender, rods, sailor romper, sled, studio 21 tattoo, sunday slacker, tattoo, tom ingram, vegas, viva las vegas, vlv | Comments Off on Viva Las Vegas 15 Car Show
Flat Black Photography
For our Pinup Feature this week we have pinup model Little Bit. With a pop star flare, a burlesque twist and a natural sex kitten appeal in front of the camera she has a little bit of everything that makes us enjoy pinup culture. A great mix of photographer styles and some […]
Mar 16, 2012 | Categories:everything else, pinups | Tags: alternative, burlesque, hot rod, photography, pin-ups, pinup, pinups, rat rod, rockabilly, vintage, viva las vegas | Comments Off on Little Bit
Rockabilly Weekender April 5th – 8th 2012
Every year we attend this show and every year it gets bigger. It’s great to meet some of the pinups, photographers, and friends we work with. Hope to see you there in 2012!
….and if your in Vegas any other time hit us up. We’ll get some beers and talk […]
Mar 12, 2012 | Categories:car shows, everything else, what's happening | Tags: 50s STARS OF ROCKABILLY, art, Big Sandy & Flyrite Boys, Billy Harlan, bo huff, bomb, bomber girl, burlesque, Buzz Campbell, car show, chopper, custom, dead sleds, death traps, dirty grenade, Don Woody, DOO WOP, filthies, girl, hot rods, jerry lee lewis, kulture, Larry Donn, Lee Dresser, lowered, lowrider, model, motorcycle, music, orleans hotel, pin up, pinstriping, pinups, pool party, punkabilly, rat rod, rat rods, rides, rockabilly, rockabilly weekend, rockabilly weekender, rods, Royce Porter, sailor romper, shannon brooke, sin city, sin city tail draggers, sled, studio 21 tattoo, superglo, tattoo, The Calvanes, The Polecats, tiki, vegas, vintage, viva las vegas, viva las vegas 15, vlv, vlv 15 | Comments Off on Viva Las Vegas 15
This week we are proud to feature Melanie Lacy as our pinup of the week! She’s old school sexy with a twist of retro rockabilly, and has a unique sultry style that would make Bettie Page Proud!
Bio: Hello I’m Melanie Lacy! Native Texan, model and stylist! I’d always dreamt of being a pinup but thought it […]
Feb 09, 2012 | Categories:everything else, pinups | Tags: bettie, betty, craig thomson, innovative images, ji ji lee, melanie lacy, parris blue, pin up girls, pinup, pinups, poisoned apple, retro, rockabilly, surf rock, switchblade girl, vintage, vintage girl studios, viva van story | Comments Off on Melanie Lacy
2012 GNRS General Show Information
See some of our coverage from 2011 here: 53deluxe.com
Show Features
Celebrity Appearances at the Kragen O’Reilly Grand National Roadster Show
Courtney Hansen
Courtney Hansen just began her 5th season as vibrant & loveable host of Spike TV’s two-hour “Powerblock”, where she is seen every Sat and Sun in a block of programming comprised of 4 automotive […]
Dec 23, 2011 | Categories:everything else, what's happening | Tags: 2012, Bill Hines, Blackie G, car show, Dean Jeffries, DeRosa Sr., Frank Livingston, Gene Winfield, George Barris, gnrs, grand national roadster show, Greg Sharp, hot rods, Howdy Ledbetter, Jack Stewart, kustom, Paul Bragg, Penny Pichette, pinups, pomona, rat rods, Rik Hoving, rockabilly, Rod Powell, Sam Foose, Steve Stanford | Comments Off on The Grand National Roadster Show 2012
We recycled old cars to convert them into these beauties and these cars are very popular with the public. You can check the history of our cars in our “Vintage Cars” section. If you are interested in doing the same, you can check out these salvaged cars for sale.
Rodz for the Kause – Bo Huff Thank You […]
Dec 04, 2011 | Categories:car shows, everything else | Tags: art, bo huff, car show, fundraiser, las vegas, lowbrow, pin up, pinups, rockabilly, rodz for the kause, stratosphere hotel, sunday slacker, taildraggers | Comments Off on Rodz for the Kause – Bo Huff Thank You Tour Las Vegas
This week we have the talented Bill Garrett of Garrettero Kustom Photography & Art as our feature artist/photographer. Bill’s photography has a nice perspective and a great angle that draws you right into his photos. We like his style and hope you agree! Check out his work below.
I’ve had a passion for photography & art since […]
Nov 19, 2011 | Categories:art | Tags: art, bill garrett, custom, garrettero, hot rod, kustom, lowbrow, lowriders, myrideisme, photography, pinups, rat rod, rockabilly, tiki | Comments Off on Garrettero Kustom Photography & Art
This week we have a bring you the fiery fun Irais Portillo. We love the diversity and individuality that pin up modeling has to offer. Irais brings us to scenes from all over…a flare that reminds me of a scene in an Antonio Banderas movie with a burlesque setting, to the corner chop-shop, to a […]
Sep 03, 2011 | Categories:everything else, pinups | Tags: 50s, 53deluxe, art, burlesque, Charlie Girl, classic, design, Donnell McAllister Photography, girl, hot rod, kulture, model, photographer, photography, pin up, pinup, pinups, rat rod, rat rods, rockabilly, Roy Varga Photography, varga, vintage | Comments Off on Irais Portillo
This week we welcome an Irish model from the UK as our feature pin-up, Miss Lucy Fur. Lucy portrays a dark angel with a gentle touch and dangerous glimmer in her eye. A busty dark haired beauty with strong features, luscious lips and bold presence in her work. She has a unique look though-out her […]
Aug 29, 2011 | Categories:everything else, pinups | Tags: emma delves-broughton, foto retro, girl, irish, john farrar, Lucy Fur, matt lawrence miller, matt miller, mendoza, model, omalley images, pin up, pinups, retro photo, shaun hodge, toni cutt, uk | Comments Off on Miss Lucy Fur
This week we have the professional local wedding photographer Jerry Southworth. You have seen his work in multiple publications and we are happy to have him on 53D.
Photographer Jerry Southworth was born in San Francisco and raised in Redwood City Ca. As most photographers, Jerry started out shooting for fun and shot as a hobbyist […]
Aug 26, 2011 | Categories:art, everything else | Tags: 50s, American Chopper, art, artist, Baggers, bikes, bikini, bobber, boudoir, burlesque, car show, chopper, classic, custom, gasser, girl, hot rod, hot rods, Jerry Southworth, kulture, lowrider, model, motorcycle, Ol Skool Rodz, Orange County Choppers, photographer, photography, pin up, pinup, pinups, Rabid Magazine, rat rod, rat rods, Rebel Rodz, Retro Lovely, rockabilly, Savage magazine, Tattoo Magazine, Unique Exposure, vintage | Comments Off on Photographer Jerry Southworth
This week we bring you the beautiful and talented Pin-up Model and Fashion Designer Bernie Dexter. We love the classic look that Bernie pulls off so flawlessly. She has her own rockabilly style and such a keen fashion sense that captures an era. Bernie’s work shows a natural ability to bring you back in time […]
Aug 19, 2011 | Categories:everything else, pinups | Tags: 50s, Bernie Dexter, burlesque, eric laguarda, fashion, fashion designer, girl, model, monique antionette, nathalie rattner, pin up, pinup, pinups, rockabilly, rockabilly clothing | Comments Off on Bernie Dexter
SATURDAY OCTOBER 15th
Fuk The Fallback Car Show at Count’s Vamp’d
Good Car show coming up in October at Count’s Vamp’d. Hope to see you all there.
Aug 17, 2011 | Categories:car shows, everything else, what's happening | Tags: 50s, car show, chopper, classic, custom, girl, hot rod, hot rods, kulture, las vegas, lowrider, motorcycle, photographer, pin up, pinup, pinups, punkabilly, rat rod, rat rods, rockabilly, tattoo, vegas, vintage | Comments Off on Sin City Jokers Presents Fuk The Fallback Car Show @ Count’s Vamp’d
marileecarusophoto.com
This week we bring you a Nevada hottie for our Pin-Up of the Week. From the lights of Reno the glamorous Goldie Golden embodies a classy blonde with all the right curves meets fun and glitter. Some of her work reminds me of movie posters from the 50’s…I imagine she would star as the sexy […]
Aug 07, 2011 | Categories:everything else, pinups | Tags: 53deluxe, art, Bizarre Guitar and Guns, girl, Greg Golden, guitarist, Jennifer Corona, Jerry Southworth, Lauren Luck, Marilee Caruso, model, music, Nevada Museum of Art, photographer, pin up, pinup, pinups, rat rod, Reno Nevada, Rhonda Dollface, rockabilly, Roy Varga, shannon brooke, vintage | Comments Off on Goldie Golden
This is an example of “True Talent” nurtured at a young age. The result? One hell of an artist. Junior Huff is the talent behind the brush. You couldn’t ask for a better roll model/teacher, when your the son of custom car builder/designer/artist Bo Huff. Although his dad was a major influence, he pursued, developed […]
Aug 07, 2011 | Categories:art, everything else | Tags: 50s, 53 chevy, 53deluxe, art, artist, bo huff, Bo Huff's July Car Show, bomb, burlesque, burnout, car show, chopper, classic, custom, dead sleds, design, food, fun, gasser, girl, hellbilly fest, hot rod, hot rods, junior huff, kulture, lead sled, led sled, model, motorcycle, music, photographer, photography, pin stripe, pin up, pinstripe, pinstriping, pinup, pinups, punkabilly, racing, rat, rat rod, rat rods, rockabilly, Steve Stella, talent, tattoo, vendors, vintage, Von Dutch | Comments Off on Junior Huff
Shannon Brooke
For our lovely pin-up of the week, we bring you Marie Monroe. This Canadian blonde recently photographed by one our favorite photographers, the talented Shannon Brooke, caught our attention not only with some kick-ass rides, but with those long legs and a delicious smile.
BIO: I am a small farm-town Canadian girl who grew up […]
Aug 03, 2011 | Categories:everything else, pinups | Tags: Amy McCool Photography, burlesque, Glamorama Studios, Imagery By Mike Basso, marie monroe, Mitzi & Co. Photography, model, photographer, photography, Photojenic Studios, pin up, pinup, pinups, rockabilly, shannon brooke | Comments Off on Marie Monroe
Where is the best place for a new photographer to find beautiful women that like their pictures taken? My answer to this question led me to strip club. While on R and R from Afghanistan with ones in my pocket and pin ups in my head away I went. My name […]
Jul 13, 2011 | Categories:art | Tags: army, chopper, classic, custom, girl, hot rod, hot rods, kulture, model, photographer, photography, pin up, pinup, pinups, rat rod, rockabilly, rockabilly weekend, vintage | Comments Off on Twisted Photography
Great shows coming up!
Bo Huff’s July Car Show – July 8 & 9, 2011 – East Carbon, Utah
Hellbilly Car & Bike Show II – September 24, 2011 – Del Mar, California
RSVP on facebook here: facebook.com
More info: shopbohuffcustoms.com/appearances
Jun 21, 2011 | Categories:car shows, everything else, what's happening | Tags: 50s, 53 chevy, 53deluxe, art, bo huff, Bo Huff's July Car Show, bomb, burlesque, burnout, car show, chopper, classic, custom, dead sleds, food, fun, gasser, girl, hellbilly fest, hot rod, hot rods, kulture, lead sled, led sled, model, motorcycle, music, photographer, photography, pin up, pinup, pinups, punkabilly, racing, rat, rat rod, rat rods, rockabilly, tattoo, vendors, vintage | Comments Off on Bo Huff’s July Car Show – July 8 & 9, 2011
Photo by Juan Pinup Garage
This week we have the sexy, black haired, tattooed, motorcycle riding, rockabilly pinup chick Lily Monster. Shes vintage with a twist of biker babe and old school hot rod.
Hello, I’m Lily I grew up in the 80’s punk rock scene but always loved rock-a-billy as well. My friends […]
Jun 21, 2011 | Categories:everything else, pinups | Tags: 53deluxe, burlesque, chopper, classic, girl, harley, kulture, LIly Monster, lowrider, model, modelmayhem, motorcycle, photography, pin up, pinup, pinups, punk, punkabilly, rat rod, rockabilly, tattoo, uptown bombshell boutique, vintage | Comments Off on LIly Monster
Jenny Kamoschinski, (aka Jenny Kamo) is the visual artist behind White Wave Studios, in Vancouver, B.C.. A newcomer to the photography scene, her career started off in graphic arts when one day, she borrowed a camera from a friend and realized she has an eye for taking photos. Lover of live music, she started shooting […]
Jun 16, 2011 | Categories:art, everything else | Tags: 53deluxe, burlesque, car show, chopper, classic, deluxe, hot rod, Jenny Kamoschinski, kulture, model, motorcycle, photographer, photography, pin up, pinup, pinups, rat rod, rockabilly, White Wave Studios | Comments Off on White Wave Studios
Wishard Photography
This week we bring you a sexy little California girl who goes by the tune of Symphony Rose. This 22 years ripe, Fallbrook, CA native, brings her fun in the sun sex appeal wrapped behind an innocent, shy smile along for the ride. Here is a few Q&A’s we want to share with you […]
Jun 10, 2011 | Categories:everything else, pinups | Tags: 53deluxe, bomb, burlesque, california, car show, chopper, girl, hot rod, ink iron, model, photographer, photography, pin up, pinup, pinups, rockabilly, Symphony Rose | Comments Off on Symphony Rose