Extraordinary Eyes – Fashion Friday| San Jose Bay Area Makeup Class

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I have decided to host my own makeup class but with full disclosure, I am NOT a professional makeup artist, but I do work with some so obviously I’m just like a pro. *snort*

I’m totally kidding, I’m not  a pro, just a gal who has a love for all things girly, including makeup!

This is going to be a fun class where I teach you all the tips and tricks I have learned over the years. The class will highlight a variety of products, what they are, why we use them, and HOW we use them! The best part is that you will be receiving a class kit(those are just some of the goodies pictured above) with ALL the products to take home so you will be able to recreate what we learned in class!

We will create a day to evening eye, which will include a beautiful smokey eye.

This class is all about the eye, I will not be teaching anything about foundations or contouring, it’s an eye class. Eye makeup only, I cannot stress this enough. LOL.

There will also be refreshments and giveaways and it’s on a Saturday afternoon so you can leave with beautiful eye makeup, ready to paint the town!

For all the details and more info please click right here. Or HERE, or even here. (It’s the same link, I just wanted to make sure it wasn’t missed. 😉

Spaces are limited and you only have until Nov 5th to purchase!


 

Can’t attend but want to get in on the fun?

 

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  • Small makeup Case
  • Lotion wipes(my favorite!)
  • Black no sharpen eye liner
  • Lip liner in Raisin(another personal fav)
  • Eye Refresh
  • Earth tone eye shadow palette

**Please note, I will be checking the entries and removing those that did not follow through. I’m hard core like that.

Open to legal residents of USA and Canada only.

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Curvy Girl Sexiness |Fashion Friday Boudoir Blog

True story:

One day I was getting coffee at the drive through coffee shop(Caffinos) near my house when I noticed a fancy bra that the barista was rocking on her low cut t-shirt(she looked great, not trashy, just wanted to make that clear!). I commented on it’s awesomeness because that’s how I roll… ever since she has let me know of some of the cool lingerie that she finds at Lane Bryant. I knew Lane Bryant carried some beautiful bras because I have photographed a few. BUT I often hear big busted girls complaining that there just isn’t a selection of comfy + sexy undergarments out there. Ooooh, but there is…

Well a few days ago this same sexy barista gave me the heads up on some of the new releases from Lane Bryant and I felt them worthy of a Fashion Friday blog post. **Side note– Nicole, who normally does the Fashion Friday feature is living the glamorous life and is off traveling again… hahaha** So here are a few of my favorite which reminded me a bit of Agent Provocateur. Yum!

What’s even more awesome… right now all there Cacique bras are buy one get one 50% off!!! Yeah Baby!

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And for those looking for something pretty for a Bridal Boudoir shoot…

San Jose Bay Area sexy portraits

Be sure to tell them Danea sent you… haha, just kidding, they would just look at you like you were crazy because they have no idea who I am. But the thought made me chuckle. 😉

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Fashion Friday Summer Uniforms | San Jose Boudoir Photography

Boudoir Coterie Portrait photographyI don’t know about you, but every summer I usually end up with one go-to dress that I wear over and over again, which I fondly refer to as my “summer uniform.” Since I’m getting ready for a big move this weekend, I’ve been thinking a lot about my summer uniform the last few days and am so thankful I have a great one this year.

I’m moving a long-distance, so my stuff won’t be arriving for two to five business days until after I arrive, which means I’ve got to bring some clothes to tide me over. That’s all fine and dandy, except that I have a small car and two cats to transport along with other various items that can’t go with the movers. This means I have to pack extremely light (not a strong point for me) and think really strategically about what clothing items to bring. Thank goodness I’ve already got an awesome summer dress that I’ll be wearing a whole lot until the rest of my clothes arrive.

I’ve never really purchased a dress with the intention of it being my summer uniform, but I just realized that the one that fit the bill for me last summer, and one that’s quickly becoming this summer’s favorite, have a ton in common.

Here’s this summer’s favorite from Anthropologie:

This dress was a little on the pricy side for me, but I fell in love with the bright and fun pattern as soon as I saw it, so my husband (a very smart man) got it for me for my birthday. Needless to say it’s already earned it’s keep and I’m even strongly considering buying it in the other color it comes in too!

My favorite dress from last summer, which still on pretty heavy rotation in my wardrobe now too, is from J.Crew Factory. They no longer carry the exact dress, but this one is an extremely close match, with the only real difference being a slight variation in the pattern:50449_KE7098

I have to give a little disclosure on this dress, since it’s from J.Crew outlet, the one I have is sewn a tiny bit off. However, I can honestly say I didn’t notice it until halfway through last summer, and I received so many compliments on the dress I don’t think anyone could tell. It doesn’t stop me from loving the dress, but it can be a tiny bit annoying at times.

Anyway, since these two dresses have become serious wardrobe staples for me, I thought I’d share some of the qualities that make them so awesome. If you don’t already have a fabulous summer dress (or two, or three), try to find one with the following qualities. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

1. Versatility – Both of my dresses could be worn with flats or dressier wedges, making them appropriate for an array of events.

2. Comfort – These dresses both still feel great after a big meal. They can also both be worn with a conventional bra and have loops in the straps to keep bra straps in place.

3. Packability – These dresses are both made from a heavier cotton material, which may seem counter productive in summer months, but this keeps them from wrinkling when packed. Since they’re both tank-dresses, I don’t find the fabric to be too hot, and it doesn’t stick to you like some thinner materials would when you’re sweaty.

4. Fun Pattern – This isn’t as important as some of the other features, but I think I’d get bored wearing these dresses all the time if they were just solid colors. The only drawback here is that it’s more noticeable if you wear them often, but I like to believe that no one really pays that much attention. Also, I’m bad with accessories, so having a dress that’s interesting on it’s own is better for me and less to pack when I’m traveling.

5. Machine Washable – Washability is a big one for me, especially in the summer. Since I wear these dresses so frequently, it’s important to be able to wash them at home.

Do you have a “summer uniform?” If so, let us know in the comments! I’m always on the looking for more versatile dresses and outfits. You really can’t have enough of those in your closet.

Nicole

 

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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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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