Please enjoy this article by one of our favorite boudoir lingerie vendors, Kristine Iseberg of L`eCole Nuit.
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HOW TO WEAR GARTER BELTS
“One of my favorite lingerie pieces is the garter belt. I’ve been wearing garter belts practically my whole adult life. I‘ve always found traditional pantyhose too constricting and uncomfortable, especially for all day wear. After switching to garter belts, it didn’t take long before I pleasantly discovered another benefit to wearing them. Men find them extremely sexy!
The most frequent questions I am asked about lingerie from both women and men are related to the garter belt. Many women have never tried a garter belt because they do not know how to wear them. So here are some tips and tricks on how to fasten and wear garter belts.”
1. What type of hosiery do I need with garter belts?
Stockings work best with garter belts. The top of the stocking has a reinforced double layer to accommodate the garter belt clasps without ripping the stocking itself. Unlike thigh highs, stockings do not have a silicone band to hold them up. They are made specifically for garter belts.
2. How do I fasten the stocking to the garter?
The garter belt typically has four straps that hook the stocking to the front and back of each leg. Once you have the garter on, pull the stocking up (it should reach about mid-thigh), place the side of the strap with the nub underneath your stockings, between your leg and the stocking itself. Next, place the nub in the wide section of the corresponding clip sliding down firmly to hold the stocking in place. As with a bra, you can adjust the length of the garter strap depending on your outfit.
Tip: Your rear straps should be a bit longer to accommodate sitting (and other) positions!
3. Can you wear garter belts under clothing?
Garter belts that are made of a thin material like lace or silk are perfect to wear under clothing. Some styles even offer shaping and smooth the tummy area if they feature a longer front design.
4. Are garter belts comfortable?
Absolutely. They allow you to wear stockings and have your legs looking and feeling sexier than bare legs, while not being constrictive like pantyhose.
5. Do I wear my panties over or under the garter?
You can do both. Most images show the garter worn over the panty. Unless you are wearing it for a boudoir photo shoot, I recommend putting the garter belt on first, then the panties. Why? Because it is easier to pull your panties down without having to unfasten the garter. This is practical if you are out on a date and need to use the ladies room. The other benefit – panties slip off easily – while garter and stockings can remain on during more intimate occasions. Why remove your beautiful, sexy lingerie when keeping it on during sex is so much more fun!
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Ready for a new headshot? A beauty portrait? Ready to try boudoir? Great! Now what in the world will you wear?! More specifically, what colors look best on you? Keep reading for…
3 Foolproof Ways to Know What Colors You Should Wear in Photos
1] Select a color that you love! Is there that one color you feel comfortable in and are happy wearing? Wear that!
2] You know that one color that you don’t love but every time you wear it, you get tons of compliments? Wear that!
3] Who is your celebrity doppelganger? Google that person and look at her red carpet outfits. What color is she most photographed in? Wear that!
[Hint: She’s not dressing herself; she has a professional stylist.]
The bottom line – Don’t over think it. When you’ve hired the right photographer, you’re going to look great so just enjoy it!
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[Disclaimer: Cell phone pic with poor lighting. We just couldn’t wait to dig in!!]
You’ll need:
* 1 Pack of Pork Ribs
* 1 Onion
* 2 Cloves of Garlic
* 1 Bottle of BBQ Sauce
In the morning, add one half cup of water at the bottom of a slow cooker, then add ribs. Top the ribs with a sliced onion and diced garlic cloves. Cook for 8 hours on low. Then, remove onions and set aside. In a baking pan, put enough BBQ sauce to cover the bottom of the pan [I used Kraft slow-simmered original barbecue sauce], move ribs from slow cooker to the baking pan and cover the ribs with the rest of the BBQ sauce (1 full bottle). Bake for 15 minutes @375. That’s it!!
These ribs will be falling off the bone and you won’t need a knife.
We enjoyed ours over home made mashed potatoes, topped with the onion I had set aside, along with a glass of Ruffino Prosecco, compliments of Boston Wedding Magazine!
[Thank you very much.]
Let me know how you like them!!
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The strangest thing in my camera bag is a big jar of Petroleum Jelly!
As a boudoir photographer, I can see how thing might make you a little nervous…lol, until I explain what it’s used for. Petroleum Jelly is an amazing way to highlight the skin and create a “glow” but I mostly use it to give you a wet look without the need for glycerin. A little KY, a spritzer of water and you’re good to go! The water will roll right off the jelly and give you those really cool water beads that show up in photos.
Below are some other really fun (but not dirty) ways to use petroleum jelly!
NAIL POLISH: Rub on the skin | cuticles around your nails before polishing. If you make a mistake, just wipe it off when your nails dry!
CHAPPED LIPS: Just apply to your lips! A little goes a long way.
MAKE UP REMOVER: Use to remove make up and moisturize your skin at the same time!
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[Please ignore my shoddy, late night cell phone pic of these cookies but you get the idea.]
These are a new family favorite and super easy to make!
I first made these over the holidays but they are so good, they deserve to be featured year round.
You’ll need:
* 2 Eggs
*1 Lemon
* 1 Tablespoon of Cornstarch
* 3/4 Cup of Powdered Sugar
[If you prefer larger cookies, you won’t need as much powdered sugar]
* 6 Tablespoons of Melted Butter
* 1 Box of Duncan Hines Red Velvet Cake Mix
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix the powdered sugar and the cornstarch together in a bowl.
In a separate (mixing) bowl, hand mix the eggs and butter.
Add the zest of one lemon and then the cake mix. Mix all ingredients together until batter is smooth.
Roll batter into balls and cover completely in the powdered sugar. Move to sprayed cookie sheet.
(Because of the texture, I find it much easier roll the batter using 2 spoons)
Bake for 7-9 minutes depending on oven.
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“What am I going to tell my fiance?!”
“I frantically threw stuff in a bag this morning on my way out the door and was just praying he didn’t notice.”
“I have NO idea what I’m going to tell him when I get home.”
These are just a few the statements I hear on a weekly basis from my clients. They are usually brides who are trying to surprise their fiance with the gift of his life. Trying to keep that a secret until the wedding day is not always an easy feat. If this is a grooms gift or birthday gift or anniversary gift or just because gift; the chances are you might have to be creative with how you pull this off, especially since you’ll be coming home with full hair and make up! And who wants to get all glammed up, just to remove it all hours later. After being pampered by our hair and make up artists, most of our clients enjoy a date night or girls night out! So just how do they pull this off?
That’s where we come in!
We have crafted a few lies we tell our clients to tell their significant others (assuming he notices).
1. “I had my trial hair and make up today! I love it but I think it’s a little too much for the wedding day so I’m going to have to have another trial with someone who does something more subtle. Don’t you agree?”
2. “Look! I popped into Sephora today and they were giving away free makeovers!”
[Men have no idea that makeover takes hours and this kind of transformation would never be considered a free trial.]
3. “They had mommy makeovers at the baby shower!”
4.”They had someone do makeovers at the bridal shower today!”
Three and four work if you:
A) Schedule your shoot for the morning of some event or party you are going to that evening.
B) Your man has no idea where and when the is a baby shower is, nor cares.
C) He thinks the shower was for someone at work and that you’ve been at work all day.
5. Can you believe it?! Our boss arranged for a surprise beauty day at work for all the girls to celebrate (fill in the blank)!
When there’s a will, there’s a way ladies! Part of what makes us so incredible as women is our ability to lie and manipulate the situation. It’s time to use those skills for good. He’ll be surprised and when you come home feeling full of confidence, he’s not going to ask too many questions. He’ll be happy for you! Just stick to the lie. Everything will be fine. You can do this! And don’t worry, chances are he’s not seeing this article right now. And if he is, he’ll forget about it by dinner.
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Brene’ Brown is a “research storyteller” who gives a TED talk about the power of vulnerability. As you may know, I believe vulnerability is at the core of what makes someone beautiful. You can read more about that HERE (The one secret photographers won’t tell you) but please take a few minutes to listen to the talk below and it’s amazing message. Thank you!
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