This weeks style guide is all about how vintage steampunk can look both fabulous and sexy during your boudoir shoot.  We just love how leather and metal works so well with accent flowers, feathers and vintage pieces.  If you love doing things differently and adding a very unique touch to your shoot, this style guide is for you!

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Ms K lives in Italy and has come out twice to have a shoot done with us. This time round, this amazing, beautiful and ultra sexy lady wanted to do something a little different. She wanted to show off her femininity and strength... and what better way than with a sexy Steampunk inspired boudoir shoot.

There was loads and loads of planning that went into this shoot, before Ms K arrived... to a very wet and miserable Joburg. The first day of her shoot was washed out due to the venue being flooded, so we had to wait for the Summer rains to subside before setting a new shoot date. 

When her shoot day finally arrived, the weather was perfect... we couldn't have asked for a better and more beautiful day! Ms K had her gorgeous hair colour touched up by Bella from Hair Mosaic before having her stunning makeup done by Shandre.

After arriving at the farm in Walkerville, Ms K sipped on some champagne to calm the nerves, before we ventured out to start her shoot. This brave lady got dressed in the car, while Monique (our freelance assistant photographer for the day) helped set-up the lighting and general set.

The minute she stepped in front of the camera, the sexy came out. This fierce and sexy lady totally rocked her Steampunk boudoir shoot. This was a really fun shoot, filled with loads of laughs, fabulous outfits and playing with different props.

Ms K, you are sexy and amazing, we love you to bits and we cant wait for you to return to SA for your next shoot with us! We would like to thank Fashion Vixen for helping source some of the outfits Ms K wore, to our sponsors Fotacs for the fabulous Photon lighting we used for the shoot, Monique Carroll for helping us with finding the venue and working with us on the day, and to our awesome Makeup and Hair team, Shandre and Bella ... you girls are fabulous!

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The best thing about winter is warm snuggly jersey's and gorgeous jackets.  Make a statement this winter with a fabulous red jacket that paired with jeans and cute accessories.

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Lee-Ann has a very busy life, as she is not only a mum to three beautiful and boisterous daughters but she also home schools them. So, as you can imagine, she was in desperate need of some TLC and 'me' time. And...what better...than a glamour shoot, to make you feel gorgeous and amazing!

To start off her spoiling session, Lee-Ann sipped on some champagne, while Shandre did her stunning hair and makeup. Then it was time for Lee-Ann to be photographed and let her inner vixen out. At first this sexy blonde-bombshell was a little shy and nervous, but after a few minutes she relaxed in front of the camera and had a lot of fun. 

This was an awesome shoot, watching this gorgeous lady come out of her shell was inspiring. Here is a peak at Luscious Lee-Ann's glamour shoot.  She is a wife, mom, woman and totally fabulous in every way!

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This weeks boudoir style guide is for all the beautiful brides .... incorporate your something blue in to your gorgeous bridal lingerie for a fresh and beautiful look for you bridal boudoir shoot and wedding day!

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When preparing for your photo shoot, there are so many things to think about and remember. Yet, often we forget one of the most important things....our hands and nails. It is often said that our hands reveal our true age, so it is as important to care for them as you do the skin on your face.  Here are a few hints and tips to keeping your hands looking beautiful and camera ready:

• Moisturise your hands with a nourishing hand and nail cream, as often as needed, at least twice a day.
• Protect your hands from the harsh African sun by applying sunscreen with at least SPF15, to them.  This prevents sunspots and premature aging.
• Apply moisturiser or cuticle oil to the base and sides of your nails including the cuticles to stop them cracking and tearing, and preventing infections and hangnails. 
  
• Protect your hands by wearing gloves when doing the dishes or household chores. Hot water and chemicals strip your skin and nails of their natural oils and leave them dry and chapped.
• Remove old nail varnish with a moisturising and non-acetone based nail varnish remover. If you like to wear dark colours, they tend to cause yellowing of the nail. Make sure you remove and reapply once a week to prevent this. 
• Soak a cotton pad with nail varnish remover and apply to the nail for 10 seconds before swiping towards the tip of the nail. Swiping vigorously in all directions irritates the nail and cuticles.
• File your nails in one direction to prevent tears and splitting.
• Paint your nails with your favourite colour, or treat yourself to a manicure and pedicure before your shoot.
  

It is also important to consider what colour/style/nail art to use for your shoot. We suggest a more neutral colour, avoid too much bling and nail art as this tends to date your shoot. You want your photos to look timeless and elegant. Bright nail colours tend to compete for attention in photographs, and takes emphasis away from the important things, like your eyes or beautiful smile. Another thing to keep in mind is that a neutral colour will go with all the outfits you choose for your shoot.  

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This weeks glamour style guide is perfect for work days when you need to look and feel sophisticated.  Pair a sexy pair of black pants with a gorgeous jacket and you are ready for any occasion!  Pops of bright colours are added with beautiful accesories and pink nails and lips.

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Sithembile is a sensational and courageous woman who recently went through some difficult months, due to illness, divorce and family members passing away.  During this time, this brilliant and creative business woman and mom of two boys admits she let herself go a little.

So... she decided it was finally time to do something for herself, and she contacted us about doing a glamour shoot.  She wanted to do something to make herself smile and more importantly, feel good about herself again. Her belief, being the same as ours, is that every woman should feel good about herself and when she does it radiates from the inside out. Sithembile really wanted to feel like a princess for a day.

Her glorious journey started with a glass of champagne, while Monique did her magic and made Sithembile look and feel fabulous with the most beautiful airbrush makeup. Then it was time to start the shoot, it was filled with giggles and laughter, and when she saw how gorgeous she really is, we took a break for some tears.  Finally Sithembile saw what others did, a stunning woman who is perfect just the way she is.

When we delivered the images she said to us, the sad angry little mouse I became is not present in the photos.  Just the happy beautiful me.  I realised, by accepting myself I could overcome all the negative I had been through.

Sithembile, you are gorgeous, fabulous and a true femme fatale!  We loved every minute of your shoot and we know you will continue to grow from strength to strength!

Here is a peak at the sensational Sithembile's glamour shoot:

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This weeks boudoir style guide is dedicated to one of our favourite types of lingerie ... the little black bodysuit.  This sexy little number is sure to heat up your boudoir shoot, especially when you pair it with stunning shoes and gorgeous accessories.

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Taryn, recently joined us for her glamour shoot, and would you believe this blonde bombshell always felt insecure about herself?

As Taryn sipped on her champagne and felt her nerves begin to calm down, she shared her life story with us. While this was happening, Monique worked her magic and produced fabulous airbrushed makeup and hair styling. 

Taryn always avoiding the camera, was shy and lacked confidence but after working exceptionally hard for 3 years, she shed 40kgs!  She says: " I have worked so hard and shed plenty of tears and now after 33 years - for the first time in my life, and still with all my natural curves, I feel beautiful, have confidence and want to have special memories to remind me of my journey."

After her shoot, Taryn sent us the nicest of messages: "I just wanted to thank you all again for a truly amazing and memorable experience in studio yesterday. Monique, I never thought I could look that hot - ever - you are amazing and thank you for helping me look and feel just absolutely gorgeous. (I am still rocking my sex hair)
Chantal and Shelley, you both made me feel so comfortable and at ease the moment I arrived. Thanks for your patience and guiding me through all of it. It was honestly such fun and if I could do it again, I would do it in a heartbeat. I could not believe the photos I was seeing of myself, you are both so talented and I cannot wait to see them on screen. 
You are an amazing team. Thanks for a very special afternoon xxx"

We think Taryn is absolutely gorgeous, this mom of one has no reason to avoid the camera!  It is really exciting for us to be sharing her glamour shoot, here is a peak at what we got up to in studio:

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