In The Haute Seat: Doris Mayday

Name: Doris Mayday
Occupation: Pin up model and manager for Bettie Page Clothing
Birth place: Las Vegas
Hometown: Las Vegas

How long have you been modeling?

I started modeling right before I turned 18, so it’s been about four years. My first modeling gig I did for the pin up calendar Lucky Betties. I shared Miss June with my fellow blonde girlfriend Nikol, for the picture we actedlike we were both stranded when our ’53 Buick broke down.

How important is it to offer a different body type in terms of beauty standards?

I cannot even begin to explain how important it is! I’m sorry, but I was born with curves, and love my hips and ta-tas. Even though I’m only a size medium in the clothes I model, I receive tons of emails from plus-size and what I like to call “regular”-size girls who thank me for not being rail thin. And I seem to get a lot of thank you emails from the guys too!

What is the connection between pin-up modeling and classic cars?

What’s a better hood ornament than a gorgeous lady? I think the pin up girls add a nice feminine touch to the overly-testosterone-y world of hot rods.

What’s your favorite car and why?

The Tucker, for the story and passion that went behind it, and any roadster! ’29 Model A with no roof and all the money in the engine — yes please!

What’s the greatest story a fan has told you about how you influence his or her life?

Hearing that I have helped them remember how fun it is to be a woman and look the part is always refreshing. I think women nowadays give up and almost feel like wearing a dress will hold them back, but I feel that it is quiet the opposite and I love hearing others have that revelation.

What’s something you love about what you do?

I love knowing that I’m capturing an image that will be something I can cherish and share when I’m a grandma telling my grand kids stories of when I used to model.

What’s your least favorite thing?

Sometimes the negativity I hear from other women is tough to handle. Girls can just be plain out mean, like grade school bullies! A real shame, but you just got to ignore it ; not worth giving it the time of day. When you meet fellow models or fans who are supportive it makes up for it! Like when I met Genevieve, she gave me a big hug and was a total sweetheart!

How can fans get in touch or check out your work?

Make sure to look out for my website coming soon DorisMayday.com and see some of my modeling at BettiePageclothing.com and Pinupgirlclothing.com or on the good ole’ Facebook!