pin up girl brooches

That's right, there are new things in my Etsy shop in the shape of these wooden pin up girl brooches! Each brooch features one of the gorgeous Gil Elvgren pin up girls - there are nine different girls to choose from, so hopefully everyone can find one to fall in love with :) And each brooch comes packaged on an original vintage playing card. I thought that I'd pick my three favourites to share with you, along with the names I've given them. Yup, I'm one of those people that names inanimate objects...

First up is Daphne - she's named after one of the characters from Some Like It Hot, which is probably one of my favourite movies ever. EVER. If you haven't seen it, then you should. It's ridiculous, but just so light-hearted and fun to watch. 

 This is Betty, named after Betty Davis of course. It's my one aim in life to own a bikini like the one she is wearing...

 And last, but by no means least, this is Norma, named after Norma Jean aka Marilyn Monroe. I imagine she likes bubble baths and cuddling puppies and going to the hairdressers. But I may be stereotyping her because of the pink bikini....

 So which pin up girl brooch is your favourite? And, if you had to give her a name, what would it be? Hope you all like the new things in the shop - I will be adding some more bits very soon, as soon as I get caught up on tying up the million annoying loose ends that always seem to be dangling around me! Can't wait to add more new things to the Etsy shop - it's looking a bit bare right now!