Anna Kristín is a firm believer in the pin-up aesthetic, turning its association with objectification on its head. “It’s an opportunity to play and also to celebrate being a woman,” she says. “It reclaims femininity in an empowering way. There isn’t an age limit. To be quirky feels good. Pin-ups today really are a wonderful way to pay tribute to the women of the past, and to embrace our personal beauty. It embraces a wide range of body types. Strength is encouraged.” The four women shown here work together at the boutique Kjólar & Konfekt, on Laugavegur 92, where “you can find many pin-up clothing brands, along with many other adventurous things. We also make our own dresses in the store as well.” Grapevine joined the quartet for a picnic in Breiðhólt, where a good time was had by all, as can be seen.
![_MG_7297 No picnic is complete without an electric goose.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/MG_7297.jpg?w=177&h=118&quality=99&ssl=1)
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![_MG_7261 All the flowers are in bloom on this gorgeous summer day.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/MG_7261.jpg?w=176&h=118&quality=99&ssl=1)
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![_MG_7191 It's true: they also have Chinese jumprope in Iceland (although they call it teygjutvist.)](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/MG_7191.jpg?w=243&h=162&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_MG_6763 It's always important to colour coordinate your cupcakes and your outfit.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/MG_6763.jpg?w=401&h=267&quality=99&ssl=1)
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![_MG_7226 The quartet attempt to distract a decidedly flummoxed cat from the attention of the photographer.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/MG_7226.jpg?w=197&h=131&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_MG_6998 The four put all other picnics to shame, and we bid them farewell as they tuck into cake and coffee. See you next time!](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/MG_6998.jpg?w=401&h=267&quality=99&ssl=1)
Photo: Varvara Lozenko
Stylist: Vigdís Rán Einarsdóttir
Models: Lovísa Tómasdóttir, Anna Kristín Magnúsdóttir, Ásdís Gunnarsdóttir and Jóhanna Sif Þórðardóttir
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