Can’t believe it’s Thursday already!
Here’s what we’ve been slacking working on this week…
Eh… Pablo Picasso knows best.
Loving this look. Ankle boots, tights, mini-skirt, jumper, scarf, messenger bag, comfortable and fashionable in no time.
Blood Orange Margarita? Yes please.
I don’t know where this is, but I want to go!
Welcome to another installment of Thursday Randomness. I hope you’re enjoying your week. If not, at least it’s almost over!
This one is for all you poor souls fighting London traffic…
…nothing like being mocked in the morning!
The undeniably stylish Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen twins. I love their style and their attachment to an oversized Starbucks. Also, their T-Shirt revolution plans are intriguing. Visit StyleMint for details.
I was thinking about getting this for the studio? Juuust kidding. But really…
My never-ending love for All Saints continues. Backlit pictures are so pretty, and this pose(!)…win.
We’re thrilled to tell you that we’ve teamed up with Playful Promises this week! Playful Promises is a London-based lingerie brand that mixes “quirky, directional design with all things playful, flirty and even a little bit dirty.”
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
It’s such a polarising day isn’t it? Even though most of us know it was just invented by corporations to sell more cards and chocolates, it still seems to turn into such a big deal. You end up caring, even though you don’t care!
Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day today, or layering on the eyeliner in UnValentine’s Day tradition, you’ve got our love. Or un-love. Whichever you prefer!
Miss E is a classically trained dancer and aspiring art agent, and I think the images we created during her Boudoir Photo Shoot reflect that aesthetic…
Are you not loooooving our new orchid backdrops?
E wore an cream Agent Provocateur playsuit for her first look, matched with stockings and our vintage pearls.
Oh those eyes!
We got lucky with a bit of sun in the studio for Miss E’s Boudoir Photo Shoot, which is always a treat.
I love how mysterious E looks in these. Maybe this is what happens when you grow up in a house full of artists?
I love the monochrome palette of this set. E wears a delicate lace and crystal vintage bodysuit and our Christian Dior snakeskin heels.
Oooh la la legs…
Hair in a messy side set chignon, like all the prettiest French girls do…
Miss E, you’re oh-so-stunning, and such a lovely woman as well. It was a pleasure to photography you. Thank you for a great boudoir photo shoot, and best of luck with things in New York!
xx
Stormy
The lovely Miss Cassie and I got together last week for a Halloween-inspired Boudoir Photography session…
…pumpkins and all!
Our first Halloween pictures were on the theme of “little devil,” and I love how these turned out. If nothing else, it’s proof that Halloween pictures don’t have to be tacky or overly gruesome.
Cassie is wearing a tutu style skirt from our boudoir wardrobe as part of her “little devil” getup.
Next, we went for a bridal boudoir feel. I think these turned out a bit more masquerade ball than bridal, but Cassie still looks beautiful and mysterious!
Cassie is wearing an Oscar de la Renta bridal corset in these Halloween pictures, courtesy of our boudoir wardrobe.
Then an elvish/lady of the lake set…
Followed by a Lady Gaga inspired look!
All the masks we used in Cassie’s Halloween Boudoir Photography Session are courtesy of the lovely and talented Tanith at The Masque Boutique. Tanith is both designer and creator, and she’s got a great selection of products available.
If you’ve looking for something special, she also offers bespoke design services (for extremely reasonable rates), so it’s well worth a look around!
To finish up, a cheeky cat costume on the terrace.
Cassie, it was fab (as always) working with you! xxx!
I’m thrilled to announce that Rebel and Romance is now offering Hen Parties! We’ve got several different packages available, so whether you want to keep it simple with a Boudoir Photography Experience Package, or go hog wild with a Burlesque Themed Boudoir Party (complete with Burlesque dance lessons, makeovers, and a photo shoot for each Hen!), we’ve got something to suit. If you’ve got something special in mind, we’ll come up with a bespoke idea for a bespoke bride!
Every London Hen Party package includes the following for each Hen; a nerve-calming welcome drink, nibbles, a professionally edited and retouched (airbrushed) 5×7 print, and a 5×7 print of the whole group together. We’ve also got a giant selection of designer lingerie, corsets, and fabulous shoes in a variety of sizes, so no need to spend out for new digs. If you’re working to a budget for your London Hen Party, you’re welcome to brink your own drinks and order in food to the studio too!
I could tell you over and over how much fun we had at our first London Hen Party / Burlesque Boudoir Party, but I think it would be best to just show you…
(For this London Hen Party, the Hens chose a Burlesque Boudoir theme. We arranged to have a full makeover for each hen, as well as a burlesque dance lesson and a Rebel & Romance photo shoot experience.)
Below, a behind the scenes look at a Burlesque Dance Lesson, taught by the lovely Miss Zuki….
Fabulous, no?!
Next, it’s makeover time! For our first London Hen Party, I was joined by the lovely and talented session stylist Emma Hellier, who is the owner and pink-haired sweetheart from the Emma Hellier Salon. Professional makeup artists Emma K and Jennifer Garcia also joined us to create beautiful, glamourous boudoir makeup looks for each Hen, and you can tell from the testimonials that they really outdid themselves!
The Hens from this London Hen Party gave me permission to post their “before” pictures, and although each of them is beautiful just how they are, you can really see what a little pampering and camera magic can do!
My first lovely Hen – Miss Emmira…
Miss Emmira is stunning, no? I love love love her corset, it’s such a great way to do a Burlesque look!
And this is how to do feather boas – classy, not trashy!
Emmira is wearing our sequined Armani heels here, which are yours to borrow for any session. Emmira, you’re a knockout! Thanks so much mama!
Next up, the lovely Miss Selda!
Before…
And after! Selda is wearing a Victoria’s Secret lace up corset and lacy, strappy black bottoms, both from our boudoir wardrobe.
She also happens to have the most amazing hair…ever.
SO PRETTY! Selda, you were fab, thanks for a great shoot!
My next victim was Jasz…
…who is just so fierce that it makes you a little sick.
Miss Jasz is the perfect example of how to make your boudoir shoot reflect your personality. If you’re a colorful, bold, bright person, then choose your lingerie to follow suit!
You can always tone it down with a black and white image anyway!
Jasz looks amazing upside down. It’s a fact! Thanks for a great shoot lady!
And then there was Victoria,
who totally blew me away!
Is she not the classiest lip-ring wearer you’ve ever seen in your life?!
I love her Tim Burton inspired lingerie too, so cool! And those eyes….!!
Oh Miss Uma Thurman Victoria, you are so beautiful – inside and out! I’m so glad you enjoyed your time with us!
Emma is like a little bundle of fire – gorgeous blue eyes and shocking pink hair.
Emma is wearing a pink corset with black lace detail and a frilly black tu-tu, both from our boudoir wardrobe. Her shoes were a gift from her Mr. – a man with very good taste it seems!
Oooh Emma, I can’t thank you enough – your were amazeballs!
So that’s it! Massive thanks to all the lovely Hens, Emma (hairstylist), Emma (makeup artist) and Jenn, and of course Miss Zuki! Hope to see all of you girls again very soon!
…dancer, student, yummy mummy, and gorgeous to boot! We started off with a ballet inspired London Boudoir Photography look, complete with a frilly tu-tu and Victoria’s Secret corset borrowed from our lingerie wardrobe here at the studio.
Zuki felt confident doing her own boudoir makeup so we skipped having a professional makeup artist for her session. I think she did such a great job – heaven knows I can’t manage eyeliner wings like that!
Zuki teaches belly dancing classes, so her second London Boudoir Photography look was inspired by those shimmying hips. I love love love the gold beaded belt she brought along. The flowered bra in the image above right is also borrowed from our lingerie wardrobe here at the studio. Zuki’s shoes are her own.
It’s hard work looking so glamourous, so we moved things to the bedroom set for a bit.
I love this boudoir photo on the left – it’s the perfect blend of casual, sexy, and approachable. Sure to lure in any man!
You can never ever go wrong with sky high strappy heels and great hair. It’s a matter of fact.
Oh Zuki – it must be hard to be so beautiful!
Our last set for this London Boudoir Photography session was a pretty-in-pink ensamble,
…with one amazing head shot to finish up a fabulous shoot! Miss Zuki, thanks so much for a wonderful shoot! Can’t wait to get going with our little project – see you very soon!
You can use the menu bar above to book your very own R&R Boudoir Experience! Not quite ready? Visit the website to find out more about us and London Boudoir Photography.
For the second half of her plus size boudoir session, Annie and I headed outside. We wanted these images to have a much more fashion oriented look, which I think we managed nicely with a black victorian era top and lacy short bottoms courtesy of Victoria’s Secret.
Bold lips, a messy up do, and glamourous earrings complete the look. Fierce!
If you missed the first half of this plus size boudoir session, then you should know that Annie is a fabulous plus size model with a heart of gold. She’s had loads of success in the industry, working for big names like Marks and Spencer and Special K!
Miss Annie has just recently signed with one of the most well respected plus size modelling agencies, Hughes Models.
Big surprise right? She’s so stunning, of course she’s on their books! If you’re feeling shocked that this is what a plus size model looks like, I HEAR YOU. The fashion industry needs a bit of a reality check if you ask me!
To finish up the shoot, we decided to get a little crazy. Larah, our makeup artist for this plus size boudoir session, was right on cue. She whipped out the most extravagant false eyelashes I’ve ever seen! I had my doubts, but was pleasantly surprised when these images turned out looking so cool!
Something about these reminds me of Rachel Bilson….maybe it’s Annie’s swagger!
Did someone say pin up?
Oh Annie! You’re fab fab fab! Thanks for an amazing day, can’t wait to see you again!
Stay tuned for more plus size boudoir photography, on the blog soon!
…Blogland, meet Annie!
Annie is a successful plus size model, so much so that her cv includes powerhouse companies like Marks and Spencer and Special K. She’s also done a load of plus size boudoir work, modelling lingerie for all sorts of catalogs and campaigns.
Annie also happens to be one of nicest, friendliest people you’re ever going to meet! We started off our boudoir photo shoot with a simple blue lingerie set and a natural makeup look.
But what’s a plus size boudoir session without a little glamour, eh? Annie changed into a sumptuous lavender playsuit for her second look, and we got down to business with a smoky eye.
Now, I know what you’re thinking…. “Ummm, really? THIS GIRL is plus size?! THIS is plus size boudoir?” (And I hear you!) In the real world – no. Annie is beautiful and healthy at a completely normal size 14. However, in the starved world of fashion where a meal consisting of ice chips and lettuce leaves is acceptable – yes, Annie is plus size. *rolls eyes*
The good news is that even on the catwalks things are starting to change, and I’m so pleased to learn that Annie has just been accepted to one of the most prestigious plus size modelling agencies, the one and only Hughes Models!
With a face like that, it’s no surprise they snapped her up!
Annie and I had such a great shoot that I just can’t narrow down my favorites, so I’ll be posting more from her session later this week! Stay tuned for some fabulous outdoor boudoir and playful pin up props!
More plus size boudoir, coming soon!