Meet the Girls!
Hello Kittens!
Welcome to the vavoom pinups stylists and staff page! Here you can check out our VP profiles, go to our personal web pages, and even see us us in action! Check out the YouTube below!
Feel free to contact us directly to style your next special occasion.
Looking forward to seeing you at your next Vavoom Pinups shoot!
xo The Vavoom Pinups Staff
Martina Sykes
Martina Sykes is a born and bred Chicagoan who loves her work as a makeup artist and in her spare time enjoys performing burlesque with the Chicago Starlets and exploring new cocktail bars.
IF YOU COULD HAVE A COCKTAIL IN CHICAGO WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHERE?
it would be Kevyn Aucoin, I would take him to Violet Hour and pick his brain about makeup!
Sara Allott
Julia Hamilton
Julia has been a makeup artist for over ten years. She loves to share her knowledge with clients as well as other artists. Trained in high definition, airbrushing, theater and special effects, her passion has always been beauty makeup. From bridal to boudoir, she focuses on enhancing each person's natural beauty.
IF YOU COULD HAVE A COCKTAIL IN CHICAGO WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHERE?
Dolly Parton. She has lead such an amazing life and been unapologetically herself. There is nothing more beautiful than that! I think we would have to have tea at the Drake or something else slightly unexpected.
HAIR ARTIST
Sara has been a hair artist for over 6 years. The part of being a stylist she loves the most is when she helps a client see something in themselves that they have never seen before.
WHAT DO YOU FEEL MOST GLAMOROUS IN?
A fabulous lipstick and high heels!
Jen Brown
Jen has been a professional makeup artist for 6 years. With a state certification under her belt as well as a background in teaching, she focuses primarily in Print and commercial work, making sure her vavoom clients look absolutely picture perfect! When Jen is not working at Vavoom, she is a full time freelance artist in the Chicago area where she offers makeup for special events, bridal, commercial, print and even private or group lessons.
WHAT DO YOU FEEL MOST GLAMOROUS IN?
red lips and a big hat!
Heather Stumpf
Mary Flanagan
Mary has been a makeup artist for the past 9 years and he’s loved every minute of it! She specialize in airbrush bridal, runway, special event makeup and personalized makeup lessons. She especially loves doing makeup for all of the sassy kittens that come into Vavoom Pinups! Mary Likes: shopping, mini golf, vacationing somewhere with a beach, fruity umbrella drinks, makeup, Tetris, bingo, campfire smell, fireworks, shenanigans, and spontaneous adventures!!
Dislikes: Party poopers!
IF YOU COULD HAVE A COCKTAIL IN CHICAGO WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHERE?
I would hang out with Marilyn Monroe so we could chat about men, clothes, and what a pain it is to bleach our hair blonde every month! I'd take her to the Matchbox because they make the most delicious classic cocktails and it's always chill in there!
Heather Popio
OWNER AND YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER
Heather Stumpf Popio launched Vavoom Pinups in 2008 (with alot of love and help from her husband, Chris) . Before she started Vavoom, she was a K-8 art teacher by day and a cocktail server by night. Photography and being creative as always been apart of her life.
“Photographing women to give them the gift of empowerment from this experience is so rewarding. Each and ever kitten who walks through our door goes through the same journey, yet each of them have something new and unique to offer through their own experience. “
agnes and the late sweet phoebe
photo credit: Bethany Fritz of Maypole Studios
Agnes Miles
STYLIST for vavoom pinups
Agnes Miles is the Owner and Designer of Love, Lulu Mae. LLM is one of the many fabulous companies showcased at vavoom by local designers. She has been a fantastic contributor to Vavoom Pinups during it’s kitten-like 3 years with her passion for business, vintage fashions, friendship, and style. She is a lover of rescued doggies, ice cream, and swing dancing.
MODEL / ACTRESS/ SINGER / SWEETHEART
Kelly Lamont has been performing in Chicago's "Million Dollar Quartet" at Chicago’s Appollo Theater for over two years where she originated the role of Dyanne. She came through Vavoom Pinups door as a client and left as a dear friend. Thanks Kelly for making Vavoom Pinups what it is today! Sexy, Sassy, Smart, Silly, and Sweet!
Kelly Lamont
Jill Linkus
FASHION DESIGNER for vavoom pinups
Jill Linkus is a freelance fashion designer in Chicago. She has spent three years working in fashion design in Los Angeles. After haing the pleasure of photographing her at Vavoom Pinups, she has designed some fabulous pieces for our studio. We are so happy to have her aboard as our little company continues to grow!
Our Fabulous Contributors
When Sara Jean isn't styling hair for Vavoom or other studios/people/companies/musicians/brides/fill-in-the-blanks, she's busy playing in bands, riding her motorcycle, traveling... and saving babies. That's right, saving babies. What a sweetheart. On a more serious note, SJ is also a licensed cosmetologist and absolutely loves what she does!
IF YOU HAD ONE NIGHT WITH A FAMOUS PERSON, LIVING OR DEAD, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHERE IN CHICAGO?
I would love a night at Kingsize Soundlabs
with Patsy Cline.
Sara Jean Stevens
