Last week, we posted the first part of our Black and Gold concept shoot with the foxy Miss Roxy. This is the second part of the shoot, where we decided to add a red lip and some gold foil to the look.  A red lip is often used to add drama and sophistication to a look... And, we really love how it enhanced the black and gold eye makeup. 

Once again we have to thank Makeup by Monique for the concept, and for the fabulous makeup, Roxy who is an awesome lady to work with, L'il Delights for the divine cupcakes and Fotacs for loaning us the Photon lighting to play with!

There is no better way to spend a morning, than with beautiful ladies, fabulous makeup and delicious cupcakes! This is exactly what we did when we did our black and gold cupcake inspired photoshoot with the gorgeous Roxy, Makeup by Monique and L'il Delights.

When Monique asked us to partner with her on a concept shoot, we jumped at the opportunity.  We wanted to experiment with a beauty dish & our Photon Continuous Lighting, and Monique  wanted to try out her new gold palette of makeup... And that was how this gorgeous concept came about!  The look is sexy and sultry, it isn't your every day makeup but rather for a special occasion, themed party or to be the star of a fashion show! 

We love how this stunning combination accentuates Roxy's beautiful features... and how her eyes totally pop in the photos.  We would like to thank our fabulous team for working so hard to put this amazing shoot together.... Monique your makeup is just too amazing for words, Roxy, you are just so beautiful & we love working with you and lastly to L'il Delights for the stunning black and gold cupcakes, that had us drooling throughout the shoot (and we totally ate them all at the end)!

Have a peek at some of the beauty shots from this shoot:

Our awesome partners on this shoot:
Model: Roxanne van Oudtshoorn
Cupcakes: L'il Delights Alberton
Makeup & Hairstyling: Makeup by Monique

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Last week we posted the first part of the stunning Chantelle Swart's (former Mrs South Africa) cupcake concept shoot.  In the second part of her shoot, Monique changed Chantelle's look completely. It went from bright rainbow colours to moody blues and purples... which we loved as much as the rainbow colours!  

This stunning colour combination really made Chantelle's beautiful eyes pop!  Although this is not makeup that we would wear everyday, it certainly does accentuate her natural beauty.  We were very lucky to have had the most amazing team working with us on this concept shoot, and we would like to thank all of them for their hard work and dedication to making this concept come true!  Chantelle, you are gorgeous, and we loved working with you!  L'il Delights, your cupcakes were both beautiful and delicious and kept our energy levels up during the day!  Lastly to Monique, your makeup is fabulous and you really out did yourself on this shoot!

Below are the gorgeous photos from this awesome concept shoot:

Our awesome partners on this shoot:
Model: Chantelle Swart
Cupcakes: L'il Delights Alberton
Makeup & Hairstyling: Makeup by Monique

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What happens when you have the beautiful Chantelle Swart (former Mrs South Africa), a talented Makeup artist like Monique, a bright colour palette of makeup and delicious cupcakes from L'il Delights...all in our studio at once?  We go crazy of course!  With an array of bright funky colours at our disposal, we had the best fun in our studio towards the end of 2015!

The concept of the shoot was not to eat the cupcake, but to be the cupcake! And, oh boy, Monique sure did the most amazing makeup with bold splashes of colour.  Chantelle was really awesome to work with, such a beautiful lady in every way and we definitely are looking forward to working with her again!

​Below are some of the awesome colourful photos from the shoot:

Our awesome partners on this shoot:
Model: Chantelle Swart
Makeup & Hairstyling: Makeup by Monique
Cupcakes: L'il Delights Alberton

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This weeks boudoir style guide is inspired by the soft pinks of spring.  Pair your soft pink and lacy lingerie with elegant accessories to create a beautiful and sophisticated look for your boudoir shoot.

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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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We are so excited to be sharing this with you! Femme Fatale is launching a marvellous and inspiring new photo shoot range ... it's all about feeling and looking gorgeous, beautiful and glamorous! As this photo shoot range is so fabulous, we decided to call it our Femme Fatale Bespoke Glamour Shoot.

What is a Bespoke Glamour Shoot?
It is exactly what you think it is or what the name implies. It is a photo shoot that is tailored to you and your needs, that makes you look and feel like the glamorous goddess you are!

What is the difference between a Bespoke Glamour Shoot and a Boudoir Shoot?
The outfits darling! Here you are encouraged to keep as much or as little as you would like on. This is your opportunity to wear and show off that little black dress that you bought and thought when and where will I ever wear this. Or simply, to show off your favourite jeans and sexy top. It is totally up to you!

I'm sure you are now as excited as we are! So, if you are wanting the Femme Fatale experience, but just don't feel brave enough to bare it all in lingerie ... this is the perfect option for you!  

Have a peak at our new glamour shoot pages to see what this is all about!

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Most make-up brands have their own brush cleansers available, however, it is not necessary to spend a huge amount of money to keep your brushes clean and fresh. If you do not have any make-up brush cleanser, you can wash your brushes using water and mild baby shampoo, or use the recipe below for an awesome DIY cleanser...we just love! 

Boudoir photography is a sexy trend which is becoming increasingly popular among ladies of all ages. In addition, when a boudoir shoot is done tastefully with the right photographer, it is beautiful, sensual and elegant. 

We are photographing more and more brides, this is probably because, this sensual photo-shoot makes the perfect, special and intimate gift for their groom. This type of photo-shoot is called a bridal boudoir.

How does bridal boudoir differ from a normal boudoir shoot? 
There isn't a huge difference, as we always ask our ladies to bring along a selection of lingerie and outfits to their photo-shoot. However, we encourage our brides to bring their wedding elements with, such as their bridal jewellery, garter, white or bridal lingerie, wedding shoes, flowers and of course their veil.

Can I still do my shoot if I do not have all my bridal elements yet?
Of course! The femme fatale studio is well equipped with bridal props if you do not have everything. We have the most gorgeous and beautiful cathedral length veil that was custom made for us by our dear friend and recommended wedding dress & accessory supplier By Ligita. We also have a selection of jewellery, bridal corsets, garters, etc.

When should I do my bridal boudoir photo-shoot?
We recommend you do your photo-shoot at least 6 weeks before your wedding. That gives us enough time to edit the images beautifully and have your gorgeous boudoir album printed and delivered to you before your wedding day. 

What does bridal boudoir look like?
We just love doing bridal boudoir, as it is soft, sensual and really beautiful. One of our favourite things to do is implied nude. This is where we use your or our veil strategically to cover all the important places, but leave a lot to the imagination. 

Below is a few images from Miss Kamzisto's bridal boudoir photo-shoot. These will give you an idea of what to expect.

A big thank you to Monique for the beautiful make-up, and Miss Kamzisto for allowing us to use her gorgeous images and for being such an amazing lady to work with!

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When it comes to applying Make-up, sometimes we forget that the tools we use are probably the most important assets in our Make-up bag. Choosing the correct make-up brushes are an investment as they do have a relatively long life span, if cared for properly. Good quality brushes can help you achieve great flawless make-up with very little effort.

So how do you choose the right brushes?  
Well most say that the brand names, like MAC are the best, but many of the smaller brand names, or even the ones you can purchase at pharmacies like Dis-Chem and Clicks or a make-up store, are just as good and are a bit more affordable.  


The most important things to think about when choosing make-up brushes is: 

• The size 
  
• What they are made of
  
• firmness of the bristles
  

Remember there are different sizes and shapes for a reason, each one has their own function. Therefore, one make-up brush is not sufficient for every application.

Brushes are made with different types of hair (bristles), you get natural hair, real hair, fake hair (plastic) or synthetic.  The real or natural hair brushes, tend to be a bit more expensive but they are awesome for dry make-up, like powder and blush. Synthetic brushes on the other hand are great for wet make-up, like foundation, as they do not stick or clog up.

Brushes made with the correct materials and that are good quality will not lose bristles, and will ensure a beautiful finish as they do not stick or snag on your skin. 

If you are unsure, or need advice on which brushes to buy, have a chat to one of our fabulous Make-up Artists, Monique or Shandre.  They are both very skilled at make-up application and do offer courses on how to apply make-up. They often advise our ladies on the best products to purchase for their skin type and colouring.

A big thank you to Monique and Shandre, who are always fantastic with the most amazing make-up and hair styling they do for our ladies. They also assist us with the information for the make-up blog's. We did find a fabulous website which also has some great hints and tips for make-up application: www.bestmakeupbrushesguide.org, its definitely worth a visit.

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Mrs A arrived at the studio super excited for her shoot but naturally also a little nervous...she couldn't believe she was finally doing her boudoir shoot. She brought a bag full of the most incredible and beautiful lingerie and heels...we were drooling and couldn't wait to get her in them.

Her nerves soon vanished once Monique started her magic...gorgeous make-up was on the cards for Mrs A. Monique didn't only make her look fabulous but feel fabulous as well.  

Mrs A is not only a natural beauty, she also has this smouldering sultry look which is so intense...just blew us away! She showed us how even just a simple plain white T-shirt can look sexy. This mom of one (almost two as we were excited to learn that she is expecting her second baby soon!) is totally fabulous! Once we started shooting...we didn't want to stop! Mrs A's hubby was totally gob-smacked by how gorgeous she looked, can you blame him...she is smoking! 

Here is a peak at another of our fabulous femme fatale's....the sultry Mrs A.

At femme fatale, we believe every woman needs a little bit of spoiling every now and then.  So we subscribed to Rubybox to see what its all about.  Its pretty easy to do, they ask you some questions about your skin type, hair and normal beauty regime, and then every month a beautifully packaged box, containing a selection of beauty products (some full size and some sample size) arrives at your door.

August was the first month we had subscribed so you can just imagine how excited we were to receive the email saying it would be delivered the next day.  It took all of our self control to take our time opening it so we could take some pictures to share with you.

The August box had a few really amazing things inside, we have used them all and wow, we love them all!  This is what we received:

• Africology Body Butter - This is wonderful, it really helped with our dry winter skin and smells very yummy!

• Bee Natural Rich Rehydrating Face Balm - Another winner, although we tend to use it more for our lips than our faces
• Rubybox Beauty Smooch Stick (Latte Limbo) - This has to be the best lipstick ever!  Its moisturising and stays put for most of the day
• REN Resurfacing AHA Concentrate - As we are not fans of chemical peels, this is the next best option.  Its an enzymatic exfoliator that you apply at night, its gentle and made a huge difference to our skin by the next morning.
• Dual Sharpener - A handy gadget that we love.  It has both a large and small sharpener so its a fabulous addition to our makeup box
  

We do recommend the Rubybox to all our ladies ... its definitely worth the R169,00 a month, so go spoil yourself!

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