Bernie Dexter
| Bernie Dexter | |
|---|---|
 PinUp Model and Fashion Designer | |
| Born |
Bernadette Belle Souza January 13, 1970 Camp Hill, Pennsylvania |
| Spouse(s) | Levi Dexter |
|
Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
| Weight | 100 lb (45 kg; 7.1 st) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Black |
| Measurements |
32 in (81 cm) bust 24 in (61 cm) waist 35 in (89 cm) hips |
| Website | |
| http://www.berniedexter.com | |
Bernie Dexter is an American model and fashion designer. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
Early career
Bernadette Souza was born on January 13, 1970 in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania to Joe, a retired sailor from the Philippines, and Sherry, a stripper from Oklahoma.[1] When she was 19, she won Miss Teen San Diego County and initially pursued a career in acting and modelling.[2] It was on a shoot in 2002 that Dexter, at the age of 32, was photographed herself by Danielle Bedics. She entered the photographs in the Viva Las Vegas pin-up contest, receiving such a positive response that she decided to make pin-up modelling her career focus.
Career
Dexter was the subject of a painting by Olivia De Berardinis, an artist well known for her Bettie Page artwork and calendars. Olivia painted Bernie with strawberry-blonde hair, though Dexter typically sports Bettie Page's jet-black hair and trademark cropped bangs.[3]
In 2009, Bernie Dexter turned her love for vintage clothing into her own clothing line, the styles are 1940s and 1950s inspired.
Personal life
Dexter is married to Levi Dexter, former lead singer of 80s rockabilly band Levi and the Rockats. Her husband is her regular photographer.[4]
References
- ↑ ""Better Than Cheesecake": Bernie Dexter Satisfies With Modern Pinups". Papierdoll. 2007-10-03. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
- ↑ Hall, Bridget "Bernie Dexter Retro Pinup Model Finds Her Niche With Classic Cheesecake" Retro Radar November 15, 2005
- ↑
- ↑ "Vintage-style Clothing & Accessories". Pin-Up Parade. Retrieved 2013-10-24.