What’s Sexy Now | Las Vegas Boudoir
So excited about this installment of What’s Sexy Now! This month we are featuring the lovely Charlotte Mills of Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie. She just launched a brand spankin’ new redesign of her website, so be sure to check it out here.
Charlotte’s Bio:
Fashion and home has been a little bit prettier since Charlotte Mills introduced Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie in 2009.
Borne from the idea of breezy happiness, cozy comfort and easy-living chic, Charlotte has re-invented loungewear and has made it loungerie. “Imagined in dreams,” says Charlotte, “Plum Pretty Sugar is soft, feminine, giftable… in sweet silhouettes from whisper-soft fabric in enchanting garden of eden-inspired palettes.”
Charlotte was born in the UK before moving to sunny Southern California as a little girl. She studied at Pepperdine and USC for Communication and Business while also acquiring a degree in Fashion Merchandising. She entered the world of business corporately before beginning her own wholesale luxury beauty business alongside a brick and mortar boutique.
Q & A with Charlotte::
Why and when did you start Plum Pretty Sugar? Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie lived in my heart for some time before pouring out and over. It was a journey of sorts… a mutation of lessons learned, life changes, heartbreak and inspiration. Like a dream I pieced together in order to find my path, my truth. Throughout this there was this idea of how I wanted to feel… the carefree-ness of breezy happiness, of cozy comfort and with an ease of living beautifully, inspired and with heart. From there came Plum Pretty Sugar.
Where do you get your inspiration from? The idea of inspiration is so interesting me… the deep down feeling of what inspires me and not someone else. I suppose it is that sort of eclectic thinking that moves me. And so to be moved… gosh… it is color, especially in dreams, art, nature. Night-blooming flowers, fashion photography or just a feeling that bubbles up.
Who is your ideal buyer? I like to think that Plum Pretty Sugar speaks to most women. And while not every woman sees the same thing, I think that most find it spirited, heart-full, feminine, maybe bohemian, maybe ethnic, Parisian, Moroccan, island-inspired, maybe 70s hippie-luxe, maybe 60s glam … whatever the case, I hope there is something in it for most. Something that moves them, touches them, lifts their spirits.
Comments Charlotte, “This brand is in the vibration of my heart.”
Awake to dream… as she often says.
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Plum Pretty Sugar Overview
Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie was borne from the idea of breezy happiness, cozy comfort and easy-living chic. Imagined in dreams, it features giftable, gorgeous silhouettes in whisper-soft fabric in enchanting garden of eden-inspired palettes.
Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie brings to life an eclectic eye and original spirit that naturally exudes a femininity that is equal parts peaceful and play. With simple detailing and balanced pattern, there is a laid-back freshness that is about the ease of living.
Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie offerings include apparel, accoutrement and lifestyle collections for the bridal and home market.
Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie is available at www.plumprettysugar.com.
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What makes a woman sexy? I think there is truth to the idea is that sexiness comes from the inside. The way a woman moves, a look, a certain je ne sais quoi that isn’t necessarily identifiable… a vibration, a feeling that is somehow exuded. That said, I think there is also the dressing of a woman so to speak. The moment in between overly done and undone.
Famous female that most embodies sexy to you. Brigitte Bardot comes up often when we speak about sexiness at Plum Pretty Sugar. Beauty that is pretty, soft, somehow natural without being enticed, made, dramatic.
Favorite sexy film or literature (or both) I’m such a big fan of Anais Nin.The poetry, the sensibility, And goodness… Henry and June!
Song or Album that never fails to put you in a sexy mood. I think this is really something personal but I can say at a recent photo shoot we played a ton of Robin Thicke!
Fashion trend, item or designer collection that you find sexy Lately I have found myself loving L’Wren Scott and British designer, Jenny Packard. We actually recently blogged about them both at Plum Pretty Sugar {Between the Seams} www.plumprettysugar.blogspot.com. I think both really exude that beautiful exquisite sexiness that is played out not in the length of a skirt or the height of a heel but in the drape of a fabric along a body angle, a silhouette that lends more to what is covered than what isn’t.
Sexy destination Oh my! I think sexiness is in keeping that secret. The idea of something sweet, amazing between two people. That intimacy, emotional intimacy.
What makes you feel sexy? I’m a lover of high heels. And I mean HIGH heels
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San Francisco, here I come! | Las Vegas Boudoir
“No city invites the heart to come to life as San Francisco does. Arrival in San Francisco is an experience in living.” ~William Saroyan
I will be away from the office from Saturday until next Wednesday because I am heading for San Francisco!!! Sooo thrilled to be going back to this lovely city! Joe will be attending a conference there that will keep him occupied from around 7am – 7pm everyday. I pretty much begged him to bring me with him even though I will be spending most of my time there alone. I honestly don’t usually do so well in situations on my own like that but I am actually welcoming the adventure this time! I experienced Milan, Italy under the exact same circumstances many years ago, and found it to be one of the most amazing experiences of my entire life. When you are exploring a new city alone, you get to know it a bit more in depth on your own terms…kinda nice! I have already plotted out some of the things I can do in or around the Union Square area that are all accessible by foot. Really excited!
Some of the things I am hoping to do:
MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) – this is an absolute must for me! If I chicken out on doing anything else by myself I am still going to make sure I do this one for sure.
Lunch or dinner at a few French style cafes such as Cafe Claude or Chez Papa
Sushi at Sanraku and maybe Akiko’s
Of course I have to stop at the local LUSH to stock up on a couple of goodies for my time there!
It would be great if we can see Cat on a Hot Tin Roof while we are there!
Sunday’s a Drag Brunch at Harry Denton’s Starlight Room sounds pretty interesting too!
Happy Hour at Fifth Floor Restaurant perhaps?
A Thai massage at Suchada would be pretty fantastic!
Or maybe a Parafango Treatment from the Burke Williams Spa?
But, alas I will most likely pay a visit to the local Border’s book shop when I first arrive to get some books I haven’t had the time to read while I am in Vegas working on other things. Yes, sadly, I will probably be spending the majority of my time in the hotel room (hope it has a great view!) reading & working on business ideas and using the hotel gym while I am in this fair city this time.
I’ve already seen a lot of the typical San Fran attractions – walked the Golden Gate Bridge, went to the Fisherman’s Wharf, went down the zigzagy road, etc. So my idea of exploring only a few blocks should really be a breeze, if I muster up the courage to do it!
What are some of your favorite San Francisco attractions? Are there any other things in the Union Square area that I shouldn’t miss out on seeing or doing?
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Wine, Women & Shoes | Las Vegas Boudoir
Haute Shots and Hera Beauty are proud to be donating to this years Wine, Women & Shoes Charity Event benefitting the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Las Vegas, a very worthy cause. Looks like a fun event, doesn’t it?
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Healthy Lifestyles | Las Vegas Boudoir
While on vacation in Hawaii recently I discovered that running can be lots of fun! The scenery there was so breathtaking which helped to take my mind off the challenge of pushing forward and it just felt good to start my day that way. I found I had more energy to sustain me through the rest of the day. So, upon my arrival home to Vegas I decided to give it a shot here too. We have gorgeous trails around my neighborhood and while we typically go walking and biking, I never do these things on my own and definitely never used the trails for jogging. Well, I am really, really enjoying it so far! I typically head out there on Tuesdays and Thursdays very, very early and am using an iphone app called Couch To 5k that has been very helpful in keeping me motivated. The other mornings of the week I have been walking the trails with a friend…soo much fun! I have a Pedometer iPhone app I try to remember to use for that too and can’t believe how many calories it says we are burning from just walking! Can’t wait to eventually get new running shoes and cute tops and shorts to go with my new hobby!
When I become interested in something, I go in head first and become pretty much consumed with passion for it. My work is one such thing (I love it so much I live and breathe it), my family and friends obviously, now walking/jogging and even tea! I just made the switch succesfully from coffee to tea and am absolutely loving it! I fell in love with the store Teavana. The staff will give you quite an education on tea if you ask, and also are very helpful in selecting just the right tea for you.
I definitely think reading Eat, Pray, Love gave me a bit more bravery to make more of an effort to set aside time just for me that’s healthy, yet fun. Soo excited for the movie to open this weekend! Do any of you have plans to go see it?
What are some of the things you are doing just to celebrate you and make you a better, healthier person?
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Haute Shots Testimonial | Las Vegas Boudoir
I swear I have the best job in the whole wide world! Never in my wildest dreams while growing up would I have imagined that I would be introduced to so many incredible women through my profession and that I would get to play a small part in helping them to see the beauty that resides in each and every one of them. For this, I am eternally grateful. And so thankful to each of you for putting your confidence in me and trusting me with taking these special photographs for you and your significant others. You all rock!
Here is an email I received recently from one of my fabulous clients:
“I have been wanting to do a boudoir shoot for years. Always a little self-conscious and nervous, I kept putting it off and putting it off. Then my 30th birthday rolled around and I thought what a great way to commemorative this new decade. And it was! Stacie does such an amazing job not only making you comfortable, but also making you feel beautiful, feminine and confident. By the end of the shoot I felt glamorous, gorgeous and so proud that I let my “inner supermodel” out. We had a blast. And then I actually saw the images… they were more stunning, sexy and fun than anything I could have imagined! I have told all my friends that this is something they must do for themselves, it’s an incredible experience!”
Thank you Ms. L for being such a doll! I wish I could share your images to show off what an absolute goddess you are but I totally understand and respect your privacy and appreciate you allowing me to share this sweet testimonial.
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Back from Vacation and Ready to Rock More Shoots | Vegas Boudoir
Wow, what an amazing vacation in Kauai! If you are looking for an incredibly beautiful destination ripe with adventures, Kauai is the place to go! Some of the highlights:
Seeing the Napali Coastline via the Holo Holo Charters catamaran.
This was by far the greatest adventure of our trip to Kauai!
We decided to do the Sunset Cruise to see the beautiful Napali Coastline and were not disappointed with it’s beauty….totally awe-inspiring.
I actually had envisioned that this would be a mellow boat ride, and even contemplated wearing a dress. I am so glad I decided to go more casual, because the ride was actually pretty rough and everyone was blasted with the sea salt spray….especially those who opted to sit outside.
This was one heck of an amazing experience. The crew was really friendly and incredibly knowledgeable, the food was good, the drinks were plentiful, the view spectacular and the ride that terrified me at first ended up being a LOT of fun!
Thanks Holo Holo guys for such an amazing time!
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The Beautiful McBride Botanical Gardens:
This (McBryde Garden) was not what I expected at all! But, I am happy to say, that I very much enjoyed it anyway.
I had imagined we would be in a smallish garden of well-organized flowers and trees, like other botanical gardens I have been to. But my first inkling that this was going to be different was when we had to board a tram to get to it. But then I had a slight panic attack when we rounded a corner on the tram and I noticed we were on a very narrow trail with a cliff on one side of us…only to be quickly followed by a cliff on both sides! Gasp! I just tried to focus on the beauty surrounding me and it worked thankfully.
Once we were dropped off we quickly tried to make our way around the massive garden, which felt more like a forest to me. My favorite part was on the way back in the tram when our guide pointed out where they filmed a scene for Pirates of the Caribbean 4 just two weeks prior. Dang it, I missed seeing Johnny Depp?!
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Of course the beaches were incredible and I thoroughly enjoyed spending time there reading and taking in the beauty surrounding me. I brought a few business related books but couldn’t put ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ down long enough to entertain the others. Oh my goodness, have you read Eat, Pray, Love? It’s such a fantastic read for any woman. If you haven’t read it yet, hurry and pick up a copy before the movie comes out on August 13th!
Another favorite activity was running along the trails next to the beach in the mornings with Joe’s daughter Brittany. Hoping to make that a habit on the pretty trails near where I live.
And, if you go to Kauai be sure to visit one of the Farmer’s Markets! We found lots of locally grown goodies there.
As for restaurants, my favorite was Josselin’s Tapas Bar & Grill and also Roy’s. The markets have some pretty incredible Poké too! Yumm!
Are you taking a vaction this summer or have you already had a get-away? If so, where are you going?
Here are some random pics from the trip (click thumbnails twice for full sized images):
And, now that I am rested and recharged, I am ready to start rocking out those boudoir shoots and orders again! If you are thinking of doing a boudoir session as a holiday gift in December, please consider booking your shoot early. August would be a great month to beat the holiday rush!
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What’s Sexy Now Series | Las Vegas Boudoir
I am proud to present Kati Walker as our latest guest for the What’s Sexy Now Series. I met Kati awhile back when her very generous husband gave her a photo session with me as a gift. These two have kept in touch with me since then and I am proud to call them good friends now. They are such great people! I have always admired Kati’s style, spunk and creativity – she’s an amazing artist!!! So, it felt right to introduce her to all of you here:
Business Name: Kati Walker Art
Website URL: www.katiwalkerart.com
Owner: Kati Walker
My name is Kati Walker and I am a Cave Creek artist specializing in children’s wall art and murals. I create custom pieces of acrylic painting on canvas depicting kids’ favorite things: dance wall art, fairy wall art, ballerina wall art, princess wall art, sports wall art, transportation wall art, dinosaur and reptile wall art and much more. I also do large-scale murals depicting some of the same themes. You name it, I can create it!
I also love painting large-scale florals. I love to find beautiful buds or flowers in bloom and re-create in a bold, bright and colorful painting! The pieces are very modern.
My kids are my biggest inspiration. When they were little and I was decorating their rooms, I found it next to impossible to find one of a kind original artwork that was different and cute! I grew up drawing and painting and decided to shift my focus to children’s artwork. Decorating my children’s bedrooms turned into decorating their friends’ bedrooms and so on.
I absolutely love what I do and adore being able to add that special touch to a child’s bedroom, a new nursery or any room in the house.
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- What makes a woman sexy?
To me, a sexy woman is one who is confident, classy and stylish….and not only in the fashion sense. I mean, of course, a stylish outfit is hot but one can exude sexiness crawling out of bed, hair rumpled, tank top and shorty shorts if you know what I mean. I love self-confident women who are neither stuck up or demeaning but know the power of their own confidence.
- Famous female that most embodies sexy to you.
Fergie would have to top my list of super sexy women. She is soooo stylish, sophisticated, has an incredible fashion sense and exudes self-confidence. I love her risk taking and “put it out there” attitude.
- Favorite sexy film or literature (or both)
9 & ½ Weeks would have to be up there as one of the sexiest movies of all time. How could it not? But one of my all time favorites would have to be Pretty Woman and all that the movie embodies: a strong woman coming into her own, becoming self confident, creating her own destiny and ultimately, knowing what she wants that will make her happy and not taking no from anyone.
- Sexy Song, Artist or Album
Lots of hip hop songs are great for getting into that fun and flirty mood…I like Low, Smack That, Next Contestant, Lip gloss, OMG. Pit Bull, Black Eyed Peas, Ne-Yo, Houston, Britney Spears and Katy Perry are hot right now and loads of fun, too.
- Fashion trend, item or designer collection that you find sexy
I think heels are the ultimate accessory. I rarely wear them because I’m tall already, but when I do, it gives me that certain attitude that makes the outfit. I also love tasteful and beautiful, classy jewelry. As for fashion, I love dresses! My closet contains so many LBD’s that were made for going out with the girls or on a date night with my hubby!
- Sexy destination
Sexy destination? Vegas of course and Mexico. My husband and I frequent both places often. Love hanging at the pools sipping drinks all day then heading out at night for a little dancing…
- What makes you feel sexy?
Pretty clothes and good hair make me feel sexy, especially a good blowout. We all know that good hair makes for a great day! Also, my husband always makes me feel sexy. He makes me feel like the most beautiful princess in the world, pretty much every day.
Below are some images Kati found online to go along with her answers above (I am completely smitten with the Chanel jewelry – oh my!):
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Fitness Challenge Completed | Las Vegas Boudoir
I did it! I made it through MotivFit’s Body Blast intensive 2 week program! These past 2 weeks have been incredible. This fitness program not only got me into better shape but has made a difference mentally too. I feel less stressed, stronger and more confident!
I faced a few really silly fears throughout the process and let only one get the best of me!
Fear #1:
That I would drop dead. I was so worried I would keel over from a heart attack or something, since I had never really pushed myself like this physically before. I wasn’t sure I could handle it, but I did! I realized during the first class that I would be ok….exhausted and out of breath maybe, but I wasn’t going to literally die.Fear #2:
That I wouldn’t be very good at doing the exercises or that I would be worst in the class. I remembered that this is why I didn’t pursue anything athletic throughout the years…because I couldn’t excel. I always stuck with doing things I was really good at (mostly in the arts – dancing, music, acting, design & photography), and physical fitness just wasn’t something I could ever shine doing. Growing up, I was always the one getting hit in the head in sports that involved things like footballs, soccer balls, etc. And, it still holds true that I’m not great at athletic things, but with the MotivFit crew I felt encouraged anyway. Whitney, on the other hand, was a true star! Wow, what an athlete she turned out to be!Fear #3:
Making a fool out of myself in a group setting. I am quite positive I actually did look pretty ridiculous quite often but didn’t really care once I got there and was concentrating so hard on making it through the exercise routines.Fear #4:
My fear of heights. I didn’t even know I had a fear of heights until a year or two ago (in a glass elevator that was wobbling between floors) but it reared it’s ugly head during one of these classes big time. We were instructed to run up a steep, narrow incline and then trot back down. Well, I pretty much freaked at the top when I started back down and realized I didn’t have good footing and could barely get back down! This was quite embarrassing but nobody made a big deal out of it, thankfully. And the instructors even gave me my own routine (jump squats and sprints) to do at the bottom while everyone did the incline 2 more times.
The best part of it all? I actually see results! During the last weigh-in I was a little disappointed to hear that I had in fact lost NO weight, when others had lost 5-12 pounds. But when Jeff measured my body fat percentage he congratulated me on losing a whole 3%! That’s a lot in a short period of time! My clothes fit better and I really do look more toned!
I can’t say enough good things about Jeff and Carrie (owners of MotivFit). They were sooo kind and encouraging. Aside from being super supportive, they are a lot of fun! They were creative in planning for each days class by giving us a wide variety of things to do so we never grew bored. And, come to find out, we all lived in neighboring towns in Southern CA during high school (Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks & Agoura HIlls)!
I highly recommend MotivFit for everyone! This would be the perfect thing to do if you are one of those gals that wants to tone up in time for your boudoir photography session…or wedding…or just to wear a bikini for summer! I am now a sworn believer and will definitely be taking more of their classes! In the meantime, I am definitely going to continue eating clean and working out at the gym and the trails or park.
Thank you MotivFit for kicking this girl’s butt into better shape!
What are you doing to get into shape for summer?
MotivFit said they would offer my clients a discount, so if you decide to sign up, be sure to mention Haute Shots as a referral!
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An Unexpected Testimonial | Las Vegas Boudoir
Looked in my inbox today and found this amazing note and just had to share. Thank you Mrs. ‘H’ for brightening up my busy day!
Stacie,
I don’t know you terribly well but I do know that you have talent. I don’t know where you have come from or how far and hard it was to get where you are at today but I do know that God broke the mold after he made you. Your photography is amazing. AMAZING. I know, you know, you do a good thing by taking those pictures but for the women that hire you, you are doing a great service. Every woman deserves a day with you and pictures like yours. You make women feel beautiful and you showcase their inner beauty and outer beauty. Yes, you have your own genre of style in each photo but you also really capture the inner beauty of the women you photograph. In the pictures that I have seen you can see a spark from each woman that is truly their own.
That’s it. I don’t want to sound like a total wierdo. I just think that every now and then some one should tell you just how fabulous you are.
Aww, can someone hand me a tissue now? I am so blessed to get these sorts of letters and to be surrounded by fabulous women who are just as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside!
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Beyond my Comfort Zone | Las Vegas Boudoir
Last week marked the first attempt of the season of trying on a bikini. Ugh. Ugh. Ugh. While I am a fairly thin person….the slightest weight gain can be REALLY noticeable on me. And glaring at myself in that bikini, I knew I had to do something! I desperately wanted to tone up.
Going to the gym though has never given me real results. Maybe I just don’t push myself hard enough there. I knew I needed a place where I could be held accountable. So I started searching for boot camp type programs in parks near my home. I was so excited by what I found…BODY BLAST a 2 week program by MotivFit! They weren’t going to be drill sergeants but more encouraging, meaning I stood no chance of leaving in tears, thankfully! I immediately posted something about the class on facebook to see if anyone else would be interested in going, since I am not good about doing things like this alone. Whitney, the hair stylist for Haute Shots (Hera Beauty) piped in saying she would do it and was registering right then. Oh boy, now I did it. I was completely obligated to do it now!
I have NEVER been a very active person. Because I have been thin (enough) most of my life, I have never had to work very hard to stay that way. But, as I get older I notice that I need to get into better shape…tone up, build endurance, etc. Knowing that this Body Blast workout was going to be INTENSE had me completely freaked out. What if I couldn’t do it? Would I be the only fool not able to run far enough, do the correct amount of sit-ups, pushups, and more? Or what if my heart couldn’t handle it? I never really pushed my body like that before! Well, I am happy to say that I pushed through my near panic attack and took the first step and just showed up to the first class!
As soon as I pulled up I felt relieved and encouraged….I can do this! I was so thankful that Whitney was there and was surprised to find a client there as well! Apparently my client had been doing MotivFit classes and personal training sessions as a way of getting into amazing shape after having a baby! So, with a great support system next to me and really encouraging instructors we began our journey of what was the most difficult workout of my life.
And, guess what? I survived! And, while my body is sore, I am doing it again tonight! Woohoo!
Can’t wait to see how I look and feel in 2 weeks. Bikini? – you better be ready for me!
If you are interested in stepping outside of your own comfort zone and getting into shape with these wonderful people, check out MotivFit! They are AWESOME!
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Boudoir Styling Idea | Las Vegas Boudoir Photographer
Awhile back I was browsing the Kiki De Montparnasse website and found the most amazing little outfit for a boudoir session….a Garter Tank! Isn’t this the coolest thing ever? Pair it with sexy panties, fishnet stockings and a multi-strand necklace to give it an extra ‘edge’.
Well, imagine my excitement when my boudoir client came in with that exact outfit yesterday! I was even more inspired when she told me her idea for that ‘look’….she wanted to wet the tank for the photos! We got shots of her in the bathtub pouring water out of a vessel onto herself. And, the pictures look AMAZING! I so wish I could share them! I promised to keep them private for her and her hubby-to-be though…sorry girls! But we could always recreate this look at any time if any of you are interested!
Garter Tank is also available at ShopBop.
Another take on the ‘tank look’ could be pairing a regular tank top (knotted in front or back) with these amazing bottoms!
So many fun ideas! Just think outside of the box a little. Afterall, you want to add a little fantasy to at least one of your looks for your photos.
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Birthday Girl – Las Vegas Boudoir Photographer
Mrs G and I had been talking for months planning for her photo shoot. She was going to be doing her shoot in honor of her upcoming 30th birthday. She came in with some great ideas and awesome outfits! I especially love the outfit she wore that was a pretty lace black bra with black panties and waist high fishnets! I had been hoping someone would bring an outfit with fishnets like that for so long, so when she pulled that out of her bag I was so excited! I just knew it would photograph beautifully. I am just head over heels for her photos….aren’t they lovely? We had a great time during her shoot and then she left and hopped a flight (looking like a total movie star) for the rest of her birthday celebration in New York and Washington DC!
Hope you had a grand birthday Mrs G! Thank you for letting me be a part of it!
Professional airbrush makeup and hair styling by Kat and Whitney of Hera Beauty, winners of the 2010 WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award
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Haute Shots & Fashion | Las Vegas Boudoir
Who doesn’t love fashion? Not only is it gorgeous to look at and fun to follow, but it can lift your spirits immensely when you find just the right fit or personal style. Fashion provides all of us with an everyday outlet of expressing ourselves in a way that fits each of us individually. It’s everywhere you look, whether it be classic or wild, you just can’t miss it. And thank goodness for that! Can you imagine if we all wore the same outfits on a daily basis? How boring would that be?
Well, fashion came into play for me in a big way when I created my business. Haute Shots was named with Haute Couture in mind! Haute Couture in French means ‘high dressmaking’. The word ‘Haute’ denotes ‘High’ or ‘Elegant’, while the word ‘Couture’ means ‘Sewing’ or ‘Dress-making’. So, while the dressmaking part didn’t make sense for my business, the word Haute was perfect! Haute Couture is frequently mistaken with ‘high fashion’, but the distinction lies in the custom nature of it and it’s exclusivity. Ready-to-Wear (prêt-à-porter) can be high-fashion but does not qualify as Haute Couture. And, likewise with boudoir photography, what works for one woman might not work with another. So with that in mind, it became my goal with Haute Shots to constantly strive to match the standards of Haute Couture with what I offer in my photography sessions as well as the end products.
Some of the Haute Couture standards I keep in mind as my mission for your experience are:
Customized to each client.
Each session (posing, lighting, retouching techniques, etc) is geared towards each individual. Hera Beauty adheres to these standards as well with your hair & makeup styling.
High quality product.
I strive to offer you the best product possible from everything my vision, designs & photography, to the end product. Always looking for ways to improve upon everything.
Attention to detail.
Your comfort and happiness is of the utmost concern. I scrutinize over every detail of your experience to make it the best it can be for each of you.
Fashionable.
I want your photos to be as fabulous as you are (and NEVER outdated looking), so I am constantly looking for ways to stay fresh with photography as well as keeping an eye on fashion.
How has fashion played a part in your world? Does it play an important part in both your personal and professional lives?
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Wednesday Wish List
My wish for this windy Wednesday afternoon is for a little time to do nothing but catch up on some fav blogs such as:
A recent find:
And, of course:
(Click the different images above to lead you to the blogs)
I might just dedicate an hour or so late one night each week to start catching up on things like this. We all need a little down time to recharge…especially creative souls! I find that if I step outside of my boudoir photography business every once in awhile I come back even more inspired.
I have a section set up on Google Reader to look over my favorite blogs whenever I find the time. Have you tried adding your favorite blogs to Google Reader yet? It is by far the best way I have found of keeping up with the websites you want to come back to time and time again.
What are some of your favorite blogs? Please share…I love learning about new sites that are loaded with lots of lovely things to read or look at.
Happy Wednesday!
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She’s got legs – Las Vegas Boudoir
Talk about stunning! I was blown away by Miss G’s beautiful long hair and pretty long legs! And she was a total sweetheart! Thanks for the fun girly afternoon Miss G! I had a blast hanging out with you!
Miss G reminded me of that song, ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’ by Jet:
“Big black (replace with cream) boots,
long brown hair,
she’s so sweet
with her get back stare.”
Hair & makeup by Whitney & Kat of Hera Beauty.
Season’s Greetings!
Hope you all are enjoying the hustle and bustle of the holiday season so far! This past weekend was the most festive one for me so far. Aside from celebrating by birthday on Friday, we attended Joe’s company holiday party. Had a blast! I am tied to the computer day and night this time of year so it was nice to take a break and get all dressed up for the occasion.
What all have you been doing to celebrate the season? Have you finished all of your holiday shopping yet?
XOXO
P.S. I will be showing previews of some of the shoots I have done lately AFTER Christmas. I don’t want to ruin any surprises my clients are giving this year! And, I am concentrating on getting orders processed and created in time for the holiday.
{{ Photo taken by Jonathan Owens at Joe’s Company Holiday Party }}
A Fabulous Birthday!
Thank you to everyone involved with helping to make this years birthday the best one ever! It was on Friday and it was jam-packed with activities! I got to have light lunch at Dos Camino’s in the Palazzo with my good friend Jennifer from High School and her husband Ken. Ken was treating Jenn to a trip to Vegas for her birthday! Afterwards we went shopping in Sephora. I had wanted to try the Make Up For Ever’s HD Foundation but after the makeup girl tried two applications on me and couldn’t get the color right, I decided to wait and go to the Sephora in Town Square soon. Not sure why they always want to darken my skin and make it more yellow. I just want a foundation to match my skintone, no matter how fair it might be…I can add color with bronzer or blush. Speaking of blush, I found the most amazing shade….Soul by LORAC.
Then I had another light lunch with my Mom and Austin. My Mom made the most amazing recipe for meatloaf…it had spinach in it and was so yummy. They gave me lots of little goodies….the cutest dresses (one of which I wore later that night), bath salts, etc.
And, finally, came home and got ready and Joe surprised me with pre-dinner drinks at Fleur de Lys (Mandalay Bay). Really elegant atmosphere and the yummiest Blood Orange Margaritas! Joe and I had just mentioned how quiet the place was, how everyone seemed to whisper there, when I look up and see our friend Wendell walking in carrying the most enormous red bags and to top it off, he was wearing huge red bows! So cute!. Inside the bag were two pinatas with all kinds of fun party favors! The best part though was the vintage 1999 bottle of Dom Perignon that he gave me. Totally saving that for a special occassion! We proceeded to have a really nice dinner at China Grill and then went dancing at the Foundation Room for a bit.
Joe gave me the nicest gifts this year…jewelry from Tiffany’s and a Gift Card to Bebe’s (I got the 3 top items you see below-handbag, shoes and top)! And my friend Lauren, who knows about my affinity for interior designer Jonathon Adler, bought me a pair of his Bird Salt & Pepper shakers…tooo freakin’ cute! I am such a happy girl and so fortunate to have such great people in my life to help me celebrate getting older!
Quick Sneak Peak for Miss J
A little teaser for the gorgeous Miss J since she is going to have to wait to see her gallery until after Tuesday. You did such a great job modeling Miss J….your pics are absolutely stunning! Can’t wait to show you all of them!
Heading out to more shoots now…
Busy, Busy, Busy
Just a note to let you all know that I will be away from the office for the few days. I have lots of boudoir shoots…so fun! Seriously, I have the BEST job with the most amazing clients! I am so lucky I get to work with so many wonderful women!
If you need to contact me in the meantime, please send me an email to info@hauteshots.net and I will get back to you on Tuesday.
Have a fabulous weekend!
XOXO
Want to do a Boudoir Shoot but Nerves are Standing in Your Way?
I completely understand being nervous about doing pictures in lingerie. I had my boyfriend Joe take some of me awhile back so I could get an idea of what you all are experiencing from the other side of the camera. Granted, it was my boyfriend taking the shots (and not a perfect stranger) which meant there was a level of comfort in knowing him so well. But, I was still a nervous wreck! Would I hate the way I looked in the pictures he produced? Would my least favorite features be highly noticable? So many things running through my mind about it.
Well, I went ahead and set up the lighting and adjusted the settings of the camera for Joe and he began shooting pictures. I adore Joe and think he did a great job photographing me considering he isn’t a professional photographer, but he didn’t give me much direction and he was concentrating so hard on getting the shots that he wasn’t talking to me at all throughout the whole process. I had no idea if I looked like a dork with my poses or if I was doing anything right or not. It was pretty frustrating to say the least. I learned so much as a photographer from this experience though. It taught me how incredibly important it is to not only make sure you are feeling at ease but also to guide you through the entire session, coaching you into poses and expressions that work for each of you individually…and…to have more fun with the shoots and not take myself so seriously!
And, I also learned that I didn’t look as bad as I had imagined I would! Major confidence booster…we could all use one of those, right?
And now for the big reveal….
Playing Dress Up
I went out with a big group of friends last Friday and one of the super cool girls there happened to bring along a couple of wigs in honor of Halloween the next night. So, I got to play dress up as a red head (that’s me in the pic above on the right)! Thanks to David for capturing us girls primping in the mirror!
Did you dress up for Halloween this year? I would love to hear what you went as! Even better, send me a link to pics!
Super Hot Client and Amazing Suite!
I have been quite a busy bee lately with shoots and tons of orders to work on but I wanted to share a recent shoot with all of you. Mrs. R did her boudoir shoot with me while in Vegas for a convention. She was not only incredibly beautiful but also intelligent and fun to be around! She chose the Mary Ann package and had quite an amazing suite to do her shoot in – with a pool table AND a baby grand piano! Fun, fun, fun!
Thanks to Kat & Whitney Hera Beauty for another beautiful job on hair & makeup!
