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 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday Bridal Boudoir | San Jose Boudoir Photography

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Happy Fashion Friday!

Bridal Boudoir is becoming more and more popular these days (if you don’t believe me – take a look at Pinterest!) and there are so many cute outfit options. If you’re planning a bridal boudoir session and need some inspiration, read on!

I had a boudoir photo session about a year ago as a gift for myself (okay, it was actually a gift for my husband-to-be, but if you’ve had a boudoir photo shoot you know what I’m talking about!). Bridal was one part of the session, but looking back I really put a lot more effort into my other two outfits. With all of the other wedding planning I had going on, when it came to the bridal part of my session, I just grabbed a cute white bra and panty set from Victoria’s Secret and called it a day. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with a good bra and panty set, I was really just in a rush and had no idea how many other options there were.

If you’re in the midst of planning a wedding AND a bridal boudoir photo shoot, here are some fun ideas to get your creative juices flowing. Now that I’ve found all of these, I might just have to have an anniversary session one day. White isn’t really just for brides anyway. bridal boudoir

 

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When you’re planning for a bridal session, don’t forget about accessories. One of the easiest things to do is to wear your wedding accessories if you already have them. Might as well kill two birds with one stone. Flowers also make a great prop and they don’t have to be anything too fancy. I’m a big fan of a simple bouquet with just one type of flower like we have shown HERE in one of my past bridal posts. It’s a great way to add a pop of color without being a distraction. Or, if you happen to be splurging for a trial bouquet and time it right, you could always use that too.

Want to schedule a bridal boudoir session? Give us a call or shoot us an email today!

bcoterie@sbcglobal.net or 408.460.1855

 

Nicole

 

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 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday eBay Finds | San Jose Boudoir Photography

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Happy Friday, everyone! For this week’s Fashion Friday, I wanted to share some fabulous vintage finds from eBay.

I have to admit, eBay isn’t the first place that comes to mind when I think of lingerie shopping, but after Danea scored a gorgeous vintage nightgown this week, I decided to give it a gander.

Browsing eBay is not exactly like walking into your favorite lingerie shop, but if you keep an open mind, you’re bound to find some unique vintage pieces and even a few bargains.

eBay obviously doesn’t have quite the same aesthetic as a Victoria’s Secret catalog, so you have to use your imagination a little (not that Victoria’s Secret catalogues are an accurate depiction of reality anyway). Most items are poorly photographed, loosely draped across creepy mannequins, and are often set against distracting backgrounds.

See what I mean?

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Is she going to the beach in that??

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That wallpaper….

However, once you look past all of that, how gorgeous are these nightgowns — and how amazing would they be to rock for a boudoir photo session? I love how they’re classically sexy and would be flattering for many figure types.

Don’t forget, Boudoir Coterie offers wardrobe consultations with many of our packages, so if you aren’t sure about something you want to purchase for a session, you can always send Danea a link before you bid.

Here are a few of my favorites that are still up for auction (at the time this was originally posted):

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This sheer mint nightgown is gorgeous and a perfect color for spring.

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I love how this color really pops and is another fabulous option for spring.

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This nightgown has really gorgeous lace detailing on top.

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This one is vintage Christian Dior. Check out that lace!

So what do you think? Would you buy lingerie on eBay? Are you ready to add one of these to your collection? If you’re ready to show off your awesome vintage eBay find, give us a call or shoot us an email to schedule a session today!

bcoterie@sbcglobal.net or 408.460.1855

Nicole

 

 

 

 

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 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday Sheer & Sexy for Spring | San Jose Boudoir Photography

Boudoir Coterie Portrait photographyIt might not feel like it for most of the country, but here in California, Spring is in the air!

While you might not be able to wear your Spring wardrobe quite yet, this is a great time to clear out, re-organize and revamp your closet. That goes for lingerie too!

I’m good with my “regular clothes,” but more often than not I’m guilty of buying new lingerie instead of re-wearing my favorite pieces, but I’m trying to get better. (Though I do have to admit, I do love when I re-wear something and my husband asks if it’s new. LOL.)

Anyway, if you’re guilty of the same crime, I think one of the best ways around it is to buy items that can be re-worn in different ways.

One great piece that fits the mold is a robe – and no – I’m not talking about the cozy fleece robe you wear to keep warm (I’m not the only one, am I?). I’m talking about sheer and sexy robes.

The beauty of a sheer robe is that you can switch up what you’re wearing underneath. You can wear it over a teddy, nightie, bra and panty set – or – nothing! Here are a couple of my favorites:

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I really like black lingerie because it’s so versatile and always classy. There are so many different things you could pair these robes with. I like the idea of going for a mostly monochromatic look, with fun details or small pops of color to spice things up. Here are a few bra and panty sets from journelle.com that would work well.

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Black is always a safe option, but if you’ve got room and your budget  (and your closet), don’t be afraid to go for a little color too. I love the bird pattern on this one. There happens to be a bra and panty set to match, but I also think it would look great with something cream colored underneath.

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Now that you’re feeling inspired and ready to re-vamp your closet, why not schedule a boudoir session with your sexy new stuff? We’re now offering Coterie Petite sessions for ladies with a tight budget too!

bcoterie@sbcglobal.net or 408.460.1855

Nicole

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 by Danea

Tushy Tuesday | San Jose Boudoir Photography

Welcome to another edition of Tushy Tuesday!  Today we will highlight a cute tushy squeeze.  So go forth and, with permission, give a tushy a squeeze today.

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Would you like your fantastic, sexy and anonymous tushy shown on the Tushy Tuesday blog feature?  I have a knack for making all tushes look fabulous, so book your session today!

Give us a call or e-mail today.

bcoterie@sbcglobal.net or 408.460.1855

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 by Danea

Fashion Friday Radiant Orchid Boudoir | San Jose, Willow Glen Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

Boudoir Coterie Portrait photography When I created my Fitness Fabulous post last week, it didn’t even occur to me that I was using Pantone’s color of the year “Radiant Orchid.” I was just inspired by this cute bag from Athleta, so I ran with it.

Seeing how it’s such a pretty color for gym-wear, I decided to search for lingerie of a similar hue. Let’s just say, I was not disappointed. I think we’ll be seeing a lot of Radiant Orchid this year, and I’m okay with that. It’s such a fun and playful color and looks great with so many different skin tones.

One of the first pieces I found was this gorgeous “Orchid Pleasure Chemise” from a local shop Curvy Girl Lingerie. It’s beautiful from any angle, but I really love the sexy lace up back.

How fun would this be for a boudoir session?

 

 

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Of course, my search didn’t stop with this one gorgeous piece. It turns out journelle.com also has a ton of on-trend Radiant Orchid options, which pair fabulously with some shoes I found on DSW.com and heels.com. Check these out:

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What do you think of Radiant Orchid? Will you be incorporating it into your wardrobe this year? Are you ready to rock it for a boudoir session? Give us a call or send an email today!

bcoterie@sbcglobal.net or 408.460.1855

Nicole

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 by Danea

Tushy Tuesday | Las Vegas Boudoir Photography

So if you read the post title you will see that I purposely put “Las Vegas” boudoir photography. Why? Two reasons, first-  that is where I took this shot last year. And two- I am ALWAYS game to travel to Vegas! Ha. 🙂

This gorgeous tushy belongs to the lovely Miss Jen who is co-owner/photographer(she works with her adorable hubby) of Breathless Boudoir. They are a fantastic photography duo and I had the pleasure of shooting them both last March. Watch for some fabulous images coming within the next few weeks as I got to try out some new lighting and playful techniques. And yeah, those unedited images have been sitting for WAY too long!!

So here you go…

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Thanks Jen. 🙂

Happy Tushy Tuesday, everyone!

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 by Danea

Tushy Tuesday | San Jose Boudoir Photography

Confession…

When I first started shooting boudoir I did not have a studio. Today’s lovely tush was shot at this fantastic clients friend’s house. I took my gear with me and we made it work. Such a fabulous girl too! So yeah, this tush was from 2011 and totally worthy of today’s Tushy Tuesday spotlight! In fact I contacted owner of said tushy and hope to get her back in the studio later this year. 😉

So here ya go folks…

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Told ya it was worthy!

Sexy Photos San Jose Boudoir Photographer

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