Fashion Friday Velvet Secret| Santa Clara Victoria’s Secret

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It’s getting a bit chilly outside. I LOVE IT!! When that happens there are certain favorite fabrics that come to mind for everyone. For me, my favorite has always been and will always be VELVET. It’s soft to the touch, flattering on the form and toasty during a frosty night. Even a trim of the alluring fabric sends the imagination soaring. The wonderful thing is I am not the only one who thinks it’s time to roll out the velvet. In fact, Victoria’s Secret has the best collections in this material. They have also dedicated an entire section under Victoria’s Secret Fashion Hub that illuminates this trend in so many diverse ways. Here are some of my personal picks from their Velvet Collections…

Click on the links provided to be directly taken to the item for your best shopping experience.

 

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Body by Victoria Long Line Demi Bra

https://www.victoriassecret.com/bras/lightly-lined-and-demi/velvet-long-line-demi-bra-body-by-victoria?ProductID=407652&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Body by Victoria Shine Velvet & Lace Bikini Panty

https://www.victoriassecret.com/panties/styles-specials/shine-velvet-amp-lace-bikini-panty-body-by-victoria?ProductID=406820&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Very Sexy Velvet Push-Up Bra

https://www.victoriassecret.com/newarrivals/shop-all-new-arrivals-mobile/velvet-push-up-bra-very-sexy?ProductID=413890&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Very Sexy Velvet Cheeky Panty

https://www.victoriassecret.com/panties/styles-specials/velvet-cheeky-panty-very-sexy?ProductID=408759&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Very Sexy Strapless Bra

https://www.victoriassecret.com/newarrivals/shop-all-new-arrivals-mobile/strapless-bra-very-sexy?ProductID=409647&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Very Sexy Shine Velvet Plunge Teddy

https://www.victoriassecret.com/newarrivals/shop-all-new-arrivals-mobile/shine-velvet-plunge-teddy-very-sexy?ProductID=408883&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Dream Angels Wicked Velvet Unlined Uplift Bra

https://www.victoriassecret.com/bras/shop-all-bras-mobile/wicked-velvet-unlined-uplift-bra-dream-angels?ProductID=408272&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Dream Angels Shine Velvet Bustier

https://www.victoriassecret.com/lingerie/corsets-and-bustiers/shine-velvet-bustier-dream-angels?ProductID=404985&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Very Sexy Eyelash Lace High-neck Bra

https://www.victoriassecret.com/newarrivals/shop-all-new-arrivals-mobile/eyelash-lace-high-neck-bra-very-sexy?ProductID=408869&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Dream Angels Crushed Velvet Lace-trim Slip Dress

https://www.victoriassecret.com/panties/trending-panties/crushed-velvet-lace-trim-slip-dress-dream-angels?ProductID=405718&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Dot Mesh Velvet Bra

https://www.victoriassecret.com/bras/now-trending/dot-mesh-velvet-bra-top?ProductID=408076&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Dream Angels Thong Panty

https://www.victoriassecret.com/panties/styles-specials/velvet-thong-panty-dream-angels?ProductID=407048&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Very Sexy Velvet Dot Button-front Teddy

https://www.victoriassecret.com/newarrivals/velvet-collection/velvet-dot-button-front-teddy-dream-angels?ProductID=404974&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Very Sexy Eyelash Lace Bra

https://www.victoriassecret.com/newarrivals/shop-all-new-arrivals-mobile/eyelash-lace-bra-top-very-sexy?ProductID=409737&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Dream Angels Demi Bra

https://www.victoriassecret.com/newarrivals/velvet-collection/demi-bra-dream-angels?ProductID=404638&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Very Sexy Cutout Velvet Thong Panty

https://www.victoriassecret.com/panties/new-arrival-mobile/cutout-velvet-thong-panty-very-sexy?ProductID=408769&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Floral Velvet Cami

https://www.victoriassecret.com/newarrivals/shop-all-new-arrivals/floral-velvet-cami?ProductID=408740&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Floral Velvet Short

https://www.victoriassecret.com/newarrivals/shop-all-new-arrivals-mobile/floral-velvet-short?ProductID=408735&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Very Sexy Velvet Applique Kimono

https://www.victoriassecret.com/lingerie/kimonos/velvet-applique-kimono-very-sexy?ProductID=380941&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Dream Angels Applique Plunge Top

https://www.victoriassecret.com/lingerie/corsets-and-bustiers/applique-plunge-top-dream-angels?ProductID=404981&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Dream Angels Shine Velvet Slip

https://www.victoriassecret.com/newarrivals/velvet-collection/shine-velvet-slip-dream-angels?ProductID=404977&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Crushed Velvet Sleep Top

https://www.victoriassecret.com/clearance/sleep/crushed-velvet-sleep-top-victorias-secret?ProductID=390400&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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PINK Velvet Trim Shortie

https://www.victoriassecret.com/newarrivals/halloween-shop/velvet-trim-shortie-pink?ProductID=408118&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true

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Victoria’s Secret brought sexy back and has kept it going ever since. For more alluring styles and fantastic offers check out their website and have a blast shopping the world’s most popular lingerie!!

https://www.victoriassecret.com/

Heather

 

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SciFi Fashion Friday | Best Bay Area Photography

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Sizzling Steampunk

It’s October, so that means it’s time for Halloween! There’s still time to choose what you want to wear to the party of the year. But this blog is about what to wear after the party when you want to do some trick or treating in the boudoir. One of my favorite ideas is SteamPunk!! What’s steampunk you ask?

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Steampunk is a style of design and fashion that combines historical elements with anachronistic technological features inspired by science fiction. In other words, it is the most badass costume idea since the Gothic Vampire. From head to toe, you are transformed into a fine Industrial Lady with a bit of battle in her and a lot of elegance from a very different era. Here are some of the most exceptional examples of this timeless and daring fashion choice.dec_border

Hats/Head Dresses

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Mask/Goggles

 

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Jewelry/Gloves

 

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Fans/Parasols

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Lingerie/Bolero

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Corsets/Intricate Bodices

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Skirts/Garters/Stockings

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Shoes/Boots

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Halloween is about being the most unique character and having fun doing it. It doesn’t always have to be spooky or gory. It can be leather clad, metal trimmed, doused in lovely lace, and uniquely mechanical.

 

So if you decide on this lively vintage look you will be the invention of a science fiction dream. No matter where the party takes you to have a safe trick or treat

(adult style, wink wink)!

Heather

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The F Words of Fall Fashion Friday | San Jose Boudoir Photography

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FALL IS FINALLY HERE!! I know I’m not the only one excited about unpacking all my fall fashions. With all the right boots, jackets, furs, hats, dresses, and scarves you are set for a fantastic season. But today I have something better in mind. What better way to start than what goes underneath all the wardrobe and what comes out in the boudoir.

 

 

 

For this Fashion Friday Fall edition, we will be exploring the F’s of this fun season. They’re colors, fabrics, emotions, and nature. Each individual word holds a special meaning to everyone and evokes different images. These are the images and thoughts that come to my mind.

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Fuschia is the hottest fall color this year and for all the right reasons. It’s colorful and vibrant with a bold attitude all its own. Though it is a risky color it is worth how it makes every one of your features the center of your lover’s world. Whether head to toe or just a dash, it’s a color that brings out a passion other colors forgot even existed.

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Floral patterns are not exclusive to flowers or even a warmer season. It is the natural beauty falling delicately from the trees after the emerald leaves have become golden. It is the lone blossom which refuses the autumn change. Let the deeper more enchanting hues inspire your best self. Let that spirit guide you when you choose the perfect floral lingerie for the boudoir.

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You have an inner sexy that sores above any woman you know. There are many materials to express this part of you, but feathers are always best. Feathers are an erotic gesture meant to tickle the fancy and always leave them wanting more. So feel free as a bird to wear a simple trim or all over the body. No matter the amount the allure is unchanged.

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Fierce is the feeling you get when you know you’re in control. It’s the pussycat in you aching to let the leopard come out and play. Knowing the sound of the leather stretching on your body as you bend him to you makes him break a sweat. This is a powerful word that requires a powerful outfit matched with a fearless attitude.

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And leather is not the only way to evoke that inner rocker chick. Fishnet is my favorite fabric for the fiercest look. The eyes go wild with how very revealing it is. The texture is sensual, like fur it provokes a similar sensation. Comfort is always guaranteed as it moves with every twist. Feel vulnerable, unstoppable and just a little nasty all at the same time.

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Fantasy comes in many forms. It comes in whatever form your heart desires most. For your lover, you can be a superhero, a belly dancer commanded by the king, a warrior princess, or even a brocade beauty waiting ready for her Lord. It is all about the character it brings out in you, for in a fantasy you are never yourself but always out of this world. Use that when you find an outfit that brings out the unreal you.

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Of course, I must end the best with the last. Savage X by FENTY!! The newest, absolutely hottest must-have lingerie brand of Fall 2018 by singer, actress, makeup and fashion mogul Rhianna Fenty!! My girl RiRi is on FIRE!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These looks undoubtedly encompass all the F Words of Fall Fashion! These masterfully designed works of art from Fenty closed off New York Fashion Week a month ago and are still the unending talk of the world. The collection represents every woman, every curve, every color, and every unique attribute that makes a woman everything she desires in herself.

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No matter the word chosen, make sure to embody it. Who cares what it means to everyone else. It only matters what it means to you because you are the only you who knows your desires. Have a splendid equinox filled with fun.

Heather

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Sizzling Summer Solstice | San Jose Bay Area Boudoir Photography

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Summer Is Officially Here!! And we all know what that means; SWIMSUITS!!

 

 

There is no better way to show your unique summer self than through the perfect swimwear. Thankfully there are so many to choose from and it is perfectly acceptable to have more than one style of swimsuit in one season.dec_border

Are you into a One Piece…

 

 

 

 

A one piece is a classic structure with so many possibilities. It’s comfortable and extremely flattering. You can conceal as much or as little as you wish and still feel confident and secure. Choose from an endless array of styles and patterns to be unstoppable at the beach all summer long.

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Or are you into a Two-Piece…

 

 

 

 

 

Whether you’re strutting your stuff and laying poolside with a sexy bikini or sporting your athleticism with a structured two-piece, you will always feel confident and comfortable. And just like a one piece, there are an unending array of styles and patterns. The possibilities are not only ceaseless but they are sizzling.

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Here are some of my personal favorite trends of Summer 2018…

 

High Waist Swim

 

 

 

Take a vintage look and make it modern. It accentuates every curve and keeps you secure while making you look flawless. Top trend right now in high waist swim attire is the long sleeve mesh top bikini.

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Athletic Swim

 

 

 

 

Keep movin’ and groovin’ with the ever comfortable sporty swimsuit. Always comfortable, always durable and never out of style. The top trend in athletic swim attire right now is designer label two-piece.

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Mix and Match Swim

 

 

 

Never get bored again when you mix and match your tops and bottoms. You can even mix styles and colors you wouldn’t think match in a million years. The top trend in mixing and matching right now is an off the shoulder ruffle top with bikini bottoms.

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Multi-Toned Swim

 

 

 

 

 

Wheather you’re a one piece or a two piece girl you will always look great in the multi-toned block pattern. Inspired by early 90’s color schemes, but always timeless. The top trend in the multi-toned swim attire is the tri-color bikini.

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Strappy Swim

 

 

 

The strappy style is definitely for the boldest and most confident beach goer. Some are meant for laying chic poolside and some are structured well like athletic wear, but both are always jaw-dropping, to say the least. The top trend right now in a strappy swim is not so much a style as much as it is color; bold, bright, hot colors like pinks and yellows.

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Island Patterns

 

 

 

Bring out your inner island girl and feel the rhythm move you. The choice of patterns and colors are as numerous as the culture of every island nations that make up this awesome world. The top trend in Island inspirations is a Barbados ‘Crop Over’ Festival print with a trim of gold.

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Mermaid Swim

 

 

 

 

Mermaid style is one of the top trends at the moment. So many women would much rather mermaid than adult and with today’s fashion, you can. There are even fully functioning swimming tales to complete the mythical magic. Of course, the most trendy thing of all in mermaid style is everything Ariel from Little Mermaid.

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Vintage Swim

 

 

 

 

Last but not least is, of course, the timeless Vintage style swim. It’s swim that’s meant to last under any circumstances and make you look classicly irresistible. And the most consistently popular trend through the years is all about the 50’s, whether it’s polka dot or leopard it has withstood the test of time.

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Sizzle this season and always remember…

Make sure this summer to have the most fun you can have in your most dangerous curves. Show off loud and proud, get some well-needed sun and make it about you conquering the world.

 

Heather

 

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Just Because | Santa Cruz San Jose Bay Area Photography

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Sexy Summer

 

 

Summer is right around the corner and that means being able to pass off your sexy lingerie as a cute outfit idea! It just takes the right style to make a sexy statement!

 

 

If you didn’t know you could wear your beautiful underpinnings as the main focal point of your outfit, and actually get away with it, then you are about to be pleasantly and fashionably shocked. Here are some great ideas that will make your summer sizzle.

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Classic Bra

 

 

 

 

 

Be as casual or as fancy as you want with no regrets. It’s the most freeing feeling! Take that stunning bra out of your delicates drawer. You know the one I’m talking about; the one you thought you could only wear for intimate eyes only. Well, it’s time to match it up with some cute jeans or cut off shorts for a more casual look or a flawless pin skirt for a fancy night out. The choice is yours.

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Sports Bra

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now, believe me, I get it. You’re more of a work-out kinda woman. There are just as many options. Yes, even a fancier style. Still, use that sexy bra, but pair it with a scandalous pair of sports shorts and heels for that perfect sporty-chic look. Don’t be afraid to wear your full workout gear from head to toe as your sexy statement so you can show off that body and how you got it.

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Lace Bralettes and Crops

 

 

 

 

Lace is elegant, bralettes are comfortable and corset style crops are to die for. Whether you pair it with a classic skirt or even a ripped up pair of jeans you will always stand out for your exquisite sense of fashion and look the best of the best so effortlessly. Make sure to complete this timeless and trendy look with the perfect jacket for when the night gets just a bit chilly. Although if the night goes right you won’t need it.

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Satin Corset Crop

 

 

 

 

 

Well, lace may be elegant, but satin feels so very luxurious. This is one of my favorites when spicing up a summer outfit. Its durability makes for long nights of partying the night away and always feeling secure in your garment. The vibrant colors and fearless prints are endless and so is the confidence it gives you. And of course, its ability to go from casual to chic just by changing one item is what truly makes this look magnificent.

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Corsets

 

 

 

 

 

Corsets only favor the brave. Do you have what it takes to wear this literally breath-taking garment with every style? Guaranteed you will always look flawless and stop everyone dead in their tracks. Make it delicate or sporty. Make it rock and roller or fantasy princess but always make this ancient lingerie your own. So take a deep breath and let the corset do the rest of the seducing.

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Bodysuits

 

 

 

 

 

Bodysuits are beyond beautiful! This garment’s crowning achievement is its match of form and function with a simple and sophisticated result every time, no matter how low key you’ve styled yourself. Feel as flexible and as delicate as a ballerina all while taking over the world one fabulous day at a time. For a flare of the dramatic go for a sheer style adorned with the most glitz, you can ever desire. This look will make you the showstopper you always had deep in you.

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Slip Dresses

 

 

 

 

 

The final idea that is the top trend right now and going forward into the summer is the silky, sensational, versatile and the always the most comfortable way to fancy up even the most casual of styles. The slip dress! It isn’t just for wearing under your dresses and skirts to prevent clinging. Now it’s the sleekest way to be comfortable without sacrificing even an inch of chic. How can one make this look even grander? By pairing it with fur! Faux or fine you will never cease to amaze everyone with your timeless charm. The longer the better for a more vintage magnificence. Feel as all eyes are on you, you glamorous bombshell!

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Today’s forward fashions have freed us from the constraints of normality. We don’t have to be incredibly modest and we don’t have to burn the bras in protest. We can have a middle ground too. The best way to make that happen is by showing everyone what these undergarments are for; they are for whatever we feel good in. They are to make us feel beautiful for ourselves, not just our special someone in private. Remember, no matter what, you are ALWAYS that special someone above ALL others.

 

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Your personality comes first in your fashion. Make sure whatever style you choose is as unforgettable as you are.

 

Heather

 

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What To Wear Wednesday | San Jose Monterey Bay Area Boudoir Photography

 

It’s Spring Fling Time! You already have the perfect outfit for your date picked out, but what are you going to wear to when you invite your date home and slip into something sexier? These spring collections are the perfect ideas to end your date perfectly!

 

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I love to start with something simple that you can wear under almost any outfit you decide to wear for your date; the bra and panty sets. You can choose your color and style based on your outfit, personality, and so much more. The possibilities are endless. Considering there are so many great choices the best advice for choosing the perfect set is to just think fun and colorful for spring. Think simple, but go sexy.

 

 

 

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Another classic and easy garment is the chemise. You can wear this under certain outfits to act as a slip, you can use it as a seductive dress with a glamorous coat, or just simply excuse yourself and slide into a lustful look. No matter the color, style, or material with a chemise you can never go wrong. Keep in mind, the softer the better. He will not stop touching every accentuated curve.

 

 

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And then, of course, you want nothing more than to wrap yourself in the one piece that completes every lingerie set; the boudoir robe. Though they come in all colors and materials the classical favorite is silk or satin. Mix and match colors for a more fun and freeing feel. You can make it the simplest look of all; go into your dressing area a slip only the robe on. You’ll marvel at how your style makes him melt.

 

 

 

 

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Spring is a time to fling care in the air and make every moment colorful and memorable. Don’t just end the date with the kiss good night. End with the feeling that you are perfect in every way and there’s nothing wrong with showing it! So go ahead, slip into something more “comfortable” and show it off! Wink Wink!

Heather

 

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Celebrating Burlesque | Los Gatos San Francisco Bay Area Photography

Gypsy Rose Lee and Dita Von Teese: Fabulous Forces of Burlesque

 

 

 

I have always loved the art of Burlesque and how it titillates the senses. And when the word Burlesque is said, two very prominent names come to mind; Gypsy Rose Lee and Dita Von Teese! These fabulous women are known for their wit, their beauty, and most importantly their style.

 

 

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Rose Louise Hovick, better known as Gypsy Rose Lee, joined the ranks of burlesque after a grueling childhood career in vaudeville with her talented siblings and her controlling stage mother, Mama Rose. Burlesque was her way of breaking from her past and embrace a form of entertainment that really brought her true essence to life. She also changed it in ways one would never imagine with her sharp wit and her expensive couture taste that dazzled the world over. She has been immortalized in the theater with the award-winning show Gypsy and literature with not only her own best selling novels and memories but literally hundreds of different pieces written in her honor. The show Gypsy has also been made into several different film renditions as well as appearing herself in many movies and TV shows. The best of all is grande modern burlesque shows, one most famously done by Dita Von Teese, all honoring how forever fabulous she is!

 

 

 

 

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Here are some inspirational fashions from the ever enchanting Gypsy Rose Lee!

 

 

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Heather Sweet, know the world over as Dita Von Teese, was a small town ballerina with bigger than life dreams of glory through glamor. She yearned for the old world existence of her role models from vintage Hollywood and the elegance the exuded. The moment she stepped into the big city there was no stopping her. She reinvented herself in the world of fetish modeling, often drawing inspiration from women like Bettie Page. Then she does it once more by reigniting the world of Burlesque, drawing from the only inspiration to draw from; Gypsy Rose Lee! She has since launched various different clothing, lingerie, hair, and makeup collections along with appearing in many movies, music videos as well as being a best selling author. She is truly an unstoppable woman!

 

 

 

 

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Here are some inspirational fashions from the lovely and enticing Dita Von Teese!

 

 

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Empowered, confident, intelligent women are the sexiest women alive! What better way to celebrate it than to honor the goddesses of burlesque!

 

Heather

 

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