Boudoir Photography

I was reading one of my favorite blogs, Snippet and Ink, and I came across this sponsored post. If you are familiar with me or this previous post, you know that I love lingerie. I think it is a powerful way to make a woman feel sexy and confident. Which in the end, will make this world a better, not to mention prettier, place. Agreed?

Kristen Hudson of Haute Boudoir also seems to embrace this in her own way. In her words, her photography captures and helps women release their "inner diva, vamp, vixen, ingenue, flirt, femme fatale, starlet, supermodel, or sex kitten". In other words, she captures women, in a tasteful way, when they are feeling their most confident. Now, strike a pose...

i wear dresses. and i am powerful.

I get a lot of comments about how I wear dresses and skirts all the time.  People say it's "cute".  No one ever says "she wears dresses, she must be strong and powerful".  There is something wrong with that.  

Erin Fetherston is my favorite young designer.  She designs for the woman that I like to think I am or will become.  She embraces femininity, while creating an image of a strong woman.  I feel like sometimes we get so caught up in gender equality that we forget to celebrate ourselves.  Yes, we women are equally as strong and powerful as men (if someone disagrees, just remind them that we are all human).  However we don't need to dress like them to prove that.  Whoever had the idea that we need to wear a pant suit to the office to be as powerful as a man, clearly had their knickers in a bunch.  Or they must of had cankles and in that case, yes, stick to your pant suit.  But if your matching knickers aren't bunched and you can distinct your calves from your ankles, well then wear a pretty dress or a skirt from time to time.  Or anything that makes you feel confident and also reflects your personality.

With anything I post, if you choose to follow my advice, just remember to make it your own.  Tailor it to your own needs.  We all can be inspired by each other and follow the ideas of others, but always stay true to yourself.  Never follow a path of another for too long or else you will eventually lose that strong leader you were destined to become...   

my little paris

I think I just found my new favorite website.  Click me.

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relevé

Relevé, Fr., literally means "lifted".  In ballet it means rising from any position to balance on one or both feet.  

I've been making sure to do little activities that keep me happy.  I have been running, reading, attending mass, and yes, blogging.  Today I kept on with the "make myself happy" spirit and returned to ballet class.  At 10am on a Sunday, the last thing my body wanted to do was wake up for a hard and time consuming workout.  But I must say, I absolutely loved every minute of it.  Although my skills are only at a beginners level, I still enjoy it.  The goal is not to become a ballerina.  I am hoping to apply what I learn in ballet to everyday life.  Learning difficult and demanding positions, all while keeping myself poised and graceful.  Presenting myself with new challenges and confronting them with a smile on my face.  Learning how to keep balanced when situations get me down.  Learning how to relevé...

500 days of summer

i am so excited to see this movie tonight.  i wanted to see it at the sf film festival but didn't get the chance to.  but now the timing is perfect.  i think a movie about boy meets girl that isn't a love story is just what the doctor prescribed.  and did i mention it stars my favorite person ever, zooey deschannel.  i just hope they don't get back together in the end.  i mean for once can we just keep it real?

makes me happy: vive la france

J'adore.






















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love letter

Dear Sofia Coppola,

I just wanted to say "Thank You". Thank you for thinking of me while making this commercial. That was so very kind of you to put a few of my favorite things in a 46 second advertisement. It must have been a challenge but you made it seem effortless. The dresses, the desserts, the balloons, Paris, and my favorite fragrance all in one! Wow, you went above and beyond making me happy. No worries, I can disregard the fact that the girl looks nothing like me. I know you must of cared about my privacy and keeping me anonymous. I understand. Again, you are so thoughtful. You are an amazing artist and your talent shows through your work. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

p.s. love your champagne!

xoxo,

moi

mon frére

Happy Birthday to my brother Mo! He is eleven years old today and that is a blessing! Below is a picture that we took eleven years ago, crazy how fast time can pass by. He is the strongest little person I know and I am so proud of him. He enjoys the simplest things in life, which we all love him for that. I love everything about him. Happy Birthday Mo!

makes me happy: lingerie

"Rest confident that no other girl in SF is going to bed at night dressed nearly as cute as you!"

-Erica

If it's important for you to look good during the day, why shouldn't it be important to look good at night? If you care so much about your outerwear, why not care about your underwear? Do not underestimate the power of matching lingerie. If you're thinking, why would she care about lingerie being newly single, well then you have the WRONG idea. Which probably means at this moment you are wearing mismatched underwear. Yes, be embarrassed, but listen to my point. Wearing it for someone else is ONLY a bonus. Wearing it for myself makes me feel sexy, confident, and comfortable in my own skin. Which ultimately, makes me happy.

Sweet dreams my darlings,

xoxo

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