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July 23, 2015 by Danea

Confessions of a Boudoir Photographer | San Jose Bay Area Photographer

Gah! Why does being “healthy” have to be so time consuming?

You know what makes me feel better than a coffee in the afternoon… and I mean immediately feel better not that high and low? Fresh juice: as in 2 carrots, one apple, a little bit of kale, cucumber and a handful of spinach.

Instant energy boost and in a good way. But hell if that isn’t messy and time consuming. Popping a k-cup in the coffee maker, a splash of Baily’s creamer(non-alcoholic… most days)and whip cream is so much easier and let’s face it, ummm tasty.

Damn you evil conveniences!

Alas, I know which makes me feel better, truly better, so let’s just hope I can fight the convenience voices in my head and stick with the change this time. Pretty sure juicing three times a year isn’t quite cutting it. Neither is throwing away veggies because I never got around to actually juice them. And did I mention the cringing at how much I spent on that space consuming, dust collector that should be used for making me fresh juice?

Three times a week. That is my new goal.

Let’s do this!

P.S. Yes, I actually like the taste of these juices. Hahaha

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July 20, 2015July 20, 2015 by Devon Kenny

Makeup Monday | Santa Clara Bay Area Photographer

Hello Dolls!!!! Mari here with an awesome and exciting makeup review.

Who doesn’t love finding great new makeup products with amazing color pay off at amazing price points??! Not many people know about this brand yet and I DON’T KNOW WHY!!!!?? It’s called Colour Pop, and all items are only $5.00. Yes, I said $5.00!!!!!! We know being here in Cali, especially Bay Area, we can definitely appreciate a good deal since everything is buku expensive here lol.

I have used lippies and eye shadows so far.
Let me start by saying the shadows are a creme to powder formula which is so easy to apply a light wash of color with a soft brush or pack on the pigment with your finger tip or a firm, flat brush. I definitely added some of these to my makeup artist kit! I highly suggest you wear an eye shadow primer for a longer wear (8-10 hrs), with out primer I did notice some fade out and some light creasing (4-5 hrs).

Lippies is what they call their chubby lip pencil. 🙂 So cute!! These lippies take the Â place of lipsticks in beautiful satin and matte finishes with a great wearability. Touch ups on lips for me was about 3-4 hrs apart. Not bad right??!

Take some time to check out their site and see the beautiful summer collection they have!
www.Colourpop.com

Ok I’m off to shop!!!! :)~ Stay beautiful Dolls! ~ Mari withÂ Dolled Up Services

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July 19, 2015July 20, 2015 by Danea

Confessions Of A Boudoir Photographer | San Jose Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

For those of you who may not know this, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I’ve had it since I was 4 and it is now in every single joint in my body. Thankfully it is pretty much under control, however it has left me with severe joint damage which has effected how I walk and do many things. In turn, the past few years I have dealt with progressive chronic back pain. There is little I can do about this. Most days I manage, some days I’m fine, but then there are times where I am going on three consecutive days of pain, fighting migraines and nothing that I can do or take seems to help.

These are the days that I finally stop fighting it and go and have a big, wet, snotty, ugly faced, loud sobbing, cry.

(Trust me, that is not a moment you want to see. Hahaha.)

I swear, I feel so much better now. Like maybe part of the tension and pain was trying to ignore the tension and pain.

So go forth my friends, have that cry… and maybe a glass of wine. Yeah, that’s sounds about right.

Cheers.

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July 17, 2015July 17, 2015 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday | San Jose & Campbell Boudoir Photographer

Hey all, Devon here with another Fashion Friday. When I saw this set I knew that it would be perfect for this weeks edition. It goes perfectlyÂ with the show special that Boudoir Coterie will be offering at the Curvy Girl Lingerie Fashion Show.

These are some great options for your boudoir session. With booking the show special you bring 3 outfits to be photographed in. One of those outfits can be a white sheet session if you would like. Who doesn’t look good lying naked on a bed with a sheet strategically draped over them 😉

I love that it gives you several ideas of 4 different options. Of course you do not have to use these ideas, go with what you feel comfortable and sexy in! A robe or see through lace top like in the top photos. A sexy brief & bra set like in the next set of photos. A corset which is sure to show off your girls and curvy waistline (if you choose to bring a corset or a garter belt, make sure you bring stockings to go with them! Please stay away from the stay ups as those are difficult to fit into the snap on the garter strap). Â A tank or cami set is another nice option for those who might feel a little shy. Let’s face it, there are some nerves happening when you are wearing next to nothing in front of someone you’ve never meet who is yielding a camera!

Whatever you outfits you decide on, remember that you can schedule a wardrobe consultation with Danea, and what better place to go that Curvy Girl Lingerie in our own backyard. Danea & Chrystal will help you choose the perfect outfits for your sexy photo session.

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July 15, 2015July 20, 2015 by Danea

Curvy Girl Lingerie Fashion Show | San Jose & Campbell Boudoir Photographer

Happy Humpday, everyone!

Today we have a fun announcement…

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August 9th is the annual Curvy Girl Lingerie Fashion Show!

If you have never been it is a blast!!! Lelo is the main sponsor again this year and last year they gave full size toys in the swag bags! Lelo products are top of the line, sleek, classy and yes, expensive. But so worth it and WORTH the Show ticket price. But enough about Lelo, Boudoir Coterie is offering a show only special so you HAVE to be in attendance to book!

You wont want to miss this fun and fabulous event! Feel free to contact me with any questions and see you there!!!

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July 14, 2015 by Danea

Tushy Tuesday | San Francisco Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

Happy Tushy Tuesday, everyone!

Lots of great stuff going on this summer, including our fabulous Elegance summer special!

Next month we’ll be at the CURVY GIRL LINGERIE FASHION SHOW!!! This is such a fabulous event! The swag bags alone are so worth the ticket price. Oh and did I mention that Boudoir Coterie will be there with a special show only offer!!?? Heeeeyyyy. That’s right ladies, so get your early bird tickets and come enjoy this super fun show!

Okay, Okay, this is Tushy Tuesday so get on with it… at least I figure that’s what you are thinking so here is today’s fabulous tush featuring one of my favorite combinations of masculine mixed with sexy feminine. Business shirt with lingerie. Yeah, baby!

You rocked it Miss K!

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July 13, 2015 by Devon Kenny

Makeup Monday |San Jose Bay Area Photographer

Hello dolls!!! Mari here with makeup Monday!

So, eyes are the windows to our soul right?! And those brows are the frames to that pretty face. Today we talk about brow basics. How many times do we see a beautiful face or great makeup and see some questionable brows? Sometimes we might not know where a brow should start. Where does the arch go? How long should the brow be? Well I’m here to help you out with that!

Let’s start with some basic TIPS. A nice, fuller brow will always give us a more youthful look. Let’s think back to our early years before the tweezing began lol. Â An overly arched brow will give you that evil queen look, we definitely DON’T want that! The biggest brow NO NO as a professional makeup artist are those spaced out brows; when they are over tweezed in the center, making the brows and eyes look too far apart.
Here’s a handy little grid to show you how a brow should frame the eye. Take an eye shadow brush and hold it against your eye to follow the grid lines of where to start the brow, where the arch goes, and where it should end. Pretty easy once you follow this!!! Fill in with pencil or powder and work on letting those brows grow in where necessary!

Stay beautiful dolls! Mari with Dolled Up Services

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