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 by Danea

Gloria AKA “Glowpinkstah” Was Here! | San Jose Bay Area Boudoir Photography

I am so excited to share all these goodies, not only is there some fun videos but there will be lots more to come!

I had the pleasure of working with Gloria last weekend after sending out a tweet a month or so ago saying that I would love to photograph her one day, and she responded. Yay! If you have never seen any of Gloria’s YouTube videos, you need to go check her out on her Glowpinkstah channel! She’s a comedian who is known for her fantastic makeup tutorials…hehehe. From that link you can find her on all your favorite social networks(I’m loving Instagram)!

We had so much fun last Saturday, with some pretty outfits from Curvy Girl Lingerie— Thanks Chrystal!! Gloria not only posted a video of her experience, but a quick behind the scenes(so you can check out the studio and see me in action). So please check these out. Now be for you rush to watch these videos, here’s a little sneak peek of one of her final images and be sure to check back for lots more photos and another fun video soon to come!!

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Now for some video fun! I have to admit, I feel so awkward in front of the camera! LOL.

And the behind the scenes…

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 by Danea

Tushy Tuesday | San Jose Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

It’s been a long week with lots of deadlines, and a washing machine mishap. That was an unwelcome expense! But here we are back into the weekly grind and what better way to start off then with Tushy Tuesday!

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P.S. We went with an LG Front loader. It had fantastic reviews so crossing my fingers that we don’t get a lemon. Haha.

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 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday Ampere Lingerie | San Jose Boudoir Photography

Boudoir Coterie Portrait photographyHappy Friday, everyone!

It’s been more than a few weeks since I’ve talked about lingerie here, so it’s about high time to get back to that. I hope you enjoyed a few other fun diversions in the meantime.

I was pondering what I wanted to cover this week when I came across a post in my Facebook feed about an event featuring Ampere lingerie.

I’ve never heard of Ampere lingerie before so I decided to check it out. As it turns out, I’m just a few Facebook friends removed from one of the founders.

Ampere is a relatively new and small line of lingerie that features a few classic (and beautiful) staples, but there are a few special features which I think make them really unique.

Correct fit is one of the major focuses of Ampere Lingerie, which is currently only available online. To ensure the best fit possible, Ampere offers 28 different bra sizes and free shipping and returns. What’s even better is that with each bra order they send you a few sizes to try, so you can keep the one that fits best and return the others free of charge. Pretty neat if you ask me.

The bras are a bit pricey (about $95), but they are made from high quality materials and every bra purchase comes with a free panty (why doesn’t everyone do this?).

Here are a few items from their current collection:

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I feel like I say it a lot about lingerie I feature on Fashion Friday, but I really like how classic and pretty their styles are. While the colors and silhouettes are rather basic, the details make each of these pieces truly special and definitely boudoir worthy.

Unfortunately I don’t have $95 laying around in bra-money right now, but next time I do, I might just have to give one of these a try!

Has anyone bought anything from this line? I’d love to hear feedback! And of course we’d love to see it in the studio too. Give us a call or shoot us an email to schedule a boudoir session today.

bcoterie@sbcglobal.net or 408.460.1855

 

Nicole

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 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday Worn on TV | San Jose Boudoir Photography

Boudoir Coterie Portrait photographyA few weeks ago I wrote about Rent the Runway, and this week I’ve got another fun new internet find for you – Worn on TV!

Do you get excited when you see someone wearing something you own on TV? As corny as it sounds, I totally do. On the last season of Modern Family, Claire Dunphy had the same J.Crew purse as me, and I got a little giddy every time I saw it.

Now, if you want to buy something that was worn on your favorite TV show, or are just curious to know where stuff is from, you can find out on Worn on TV.

I don’t even remember how I happened to stumble on this site, but it’s pretty neat. It features a ton of popular shows, which are catalogued by episode, and provides links to many of the items worn on the show.

As you can imagine, a lot of the fashions are designer, but there are a lot that aren’t too, so it’s worth checking out if you see something you like. You never know when it might just be from Target!

One of my favorite shows is “The Mindy Project,” and although it features a ton of Kate Spade, they also feature some more affordable options from stores like ModCloth too. Here are a few of the ModCloth pieces that have been featured on the show:

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In addition to being able to search the site by show, there’s also a section that allows you to see fashions from the most popular stores. These include some designers, but also stores like J.Crew, ModCloth, Anthropologie and Forever 21.

While I can’t say I’d buy something just because it was on TV, I like being able to see where all of the clothes come from. I guess it’s a bit of a guilty pleasure of mine. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Nicole

 

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 by Danea

June Petite Sessions Announced! | San Jose Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

June Petite sessions are now booking.

The next Petite session date is:

MONDAY, JUNE 30th

These sessions are a fabulous one set & makeover resulting in some gorgeous images!

Petite session information can be found HERE.

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Making the most out of your petite session:

Layer your outfit! A cute bra and panty set layered with a light sweater, scarf, vest or man shirt can make for multiple looks. We’ll slowly undress you while changing up the poses.

Practice in front of the mirror. Play with your expression from flirty to sultry, do it all, feel like a goof and have fun. It really will give you a boost of confidence the day of your session… just know duck face. 😉

Relax and enjoy the experience. Yes, it can be a little nerve racking but you are getting a full makeover and we will take care of you from start to finish and make sure that you rock your look.

Just because it’s one look and only 20 minutes doesn’t mean you won’t get amazing images. YOU WILL! I know what I am doing and I promise you will love how you feel and look!

You cannot beat these prices for an authentic Coterie experience!

Your images will look just as amazing as those you see on my website so take that set and book today. 🙂

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Book your amazing Coterie Petite Session today!

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 by Danea

Fashion Friday Rash Guards | San Jose Boudoir Photography

Boudoir Coterie Portrait photography Now for a little Fashion Friday PSA…

My husband and I are heading to Cancun on Monday to celebrate our anniversary, so it seemed like a perfect time to talk about this trend I’m seeing a lot of this spring – rash guards and swim shirts.

Rash guards are nothing new, but I’ve always associated them more with surfers and other water sport aficionados, than the general beach-going masses. Now, what was once known more as a sporting good item, rash guards are becoming a fashionable piece of swimwear.

When I first started seeing rash guards popping up in mainstream swimwear lines, I wasn’t really on board with the trend. Why would I want to wear a long-sleeved shirt at the beach? Doesn’t that defeat the purpose of wearing a bathing suit?

Well, there was one thing I was overlooking – the sun protection factor. While I’ve always slathered on sunscreen before hitting the beach, I never really took sun protection much farther than that. After having a funky (though benign) mole removed from my back a few months ago, I started thinking more about what I could do to protect myself from the sun, and rash guards suddenly made a lot more sense.

There have been many times I’ve wanted to swim a few laps in the pool, but had no one around to make sure I didn’t miss any spots on my back with sunscreen. Enter rash guard – problem solved!

I’ll be wearing sunscreen and spending my time under an umbrella on the beach this year, but what about when I’m in the water? Having a rash guard provides a perfect extra layer of protection.

Granted rash guards aren’t exactly as cute as a fun bikini top, there are so many fun options out there and they’re available at all price points. Here are a few of my favorites:

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1. Nanette Lepore Etienne Rashguard – Anthropologie

2. Mini Botanical Print Rash Guard – J.Crew

3. High Swells Rashguard – Anthropologie

4. Paisley Adjustable Swim Tunic Rash Guard – Land’s End

I purchased the blue paisley one from Land’s End, along with a matching navy blue bikini. I liked this one because it would keep my back covered, since my main concern is areas I can’t reach. (I’m still not quite sold on long sleeves on the beach.) I also thought the v-neck and side ties made it a bit more feminine.

After seeing so many of these rash guards in catalogues, I’m curious to see how many are actually on the beach, and whether this trend will stick around longer than this summer. Anyone else on board with the rash guard trend? Let us know in the comments.

Nicole

 

 

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