La Femme Boudoir

Check out this month's Marie Claire. There is a really beautiful editorial spread with Dutch model Doutzen Kroes modeling lingerie for Victoria's Secret. Of course the use of the word "boudoir" caught my attention.

I love the sheer black! It photographs so beautifully. Black (followed closely by white) is the color I see the most at my boudoir studio. That's perfectly okay with me, but don't forget to bring at least one colorful outfit. It will make your album or calendar POP!

Remember that you can also pair outerwear with your lingerie. Jackets, hats, scarfs or jeans can all look really good when added to a lingerie ensemble. You don't have to buy a whole new wardrobe to do a boudoir photo session, check what you have in your closet and add a couple key pieces.

Convertible Dress!

I had heard about convertible dresses, but had never seen one in person until one was brought to a photoshoot the other day. Although I guess the idea could seem a little gimmicky the dress did not look that way at all. It made for very sexy and elegant pictures.
Victoria's Secret has a rouched version that is very flattering and quite affordable. Although the dress is tight and body conscious the rouching (scrunched gathers) don't highlight flaws like a smooth dress can.
Check it out here: Victoria's Secret Ruched Convertible Dress

(Obviously the dress doesn't change colors, I just grabbed an image off VS's website.)