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Femme Fatale Boudoir has Arrived!

7/5/2014

Many people have asked what is happening, why all the secrecy about the future ... well we have been working hard at creating something so fabulous, we just had to keep it a secret!

Chantal (Beautiful Boudoir & Shelley (Pretty Boudoir) have finally joined forces and also brought on board the super talented MUA's & Hair Stylists Monique & Shandré! Together they are invincible and glamorously gorgeous!

Our new boudoir website (www.femmefataleboudoir.co.za) and blog has arrived! Hello SA and welcome to the world of sexiness! We are here and more stylish than before! Have a peak at the new website and blog ... We will update the blog as much as we possibly can...we want all of you gorgeous ladies to be part of it. So comment, ask questions, if you have a shoot then give tips to newbie clients, let's get some chatter and a vibe going on here!

Looking forward to working with all of you sexy ladies!

xxx

The Femme Fatale Girls

Shelley, Monique, Shandré & Chantal

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Planning your Wedding Day - Wedding Dress Tips!

6/14/2013

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Every girl dreams of the day she gets to go wedding dress shopping and try on all of the glamorous and beautiful gowns, but this can be overwhelming and stressful when you are faced with so many options. They say you will know when you put your dress on, but remember it may be completely different from the original idea of that princess ball gown, or slinky sexy number your dreamed about while growing up.

To help reduce some of my brides stress with the wedding dress shopping, I chatted to the lovely Ligita from By Ligita Exclusive Wedding Gowns and Accessories, and she has given a few top tips on Wedding Dress Shopping.

By Ligita Exclusive Wedding Gowns

Budget
Before you start your wedding dress shopping- make up your mind about the budget, Will you be buying, renting, or ordering online the dress or specially made for you – there are all of these options available.

As brides, it is an exciting time in your life but when reading books, magazines and chatting to people in the industry you get loads of advise but sometimes all this does is help to make things more difficult and confusing. Most magazines and guides say that 10% off your total wedding budget must be spent on the dress, however we have heard stories that brides have spent up to 30% on their dress.

Knowing your budget will save you time, not just with the shopping but at the fittings, and will help avoid any disspointment or buyers remorse. Take your mom, sister, friend or bridesmaid with you and make sure they know what the budget is too. Price is not everything, I have seen some very reasonably priced gowns get transformed with a few small details like crystals, beads, pearls, lace, flowers and sash's. Dress designers are there to assist you with choosing the correct dress and then make it perfect and stunning just for you.

Gather ideas
Make a “scrap book” with ideas, details, cut outs from wedding magazines.

Ideas like- dress silhouettes, necklines, fabrics, colors. From full images of the dresses, shrugs, veils to the smallest -lace detail, sash detail, back design, etc. You can even collect different types of material so you know what they feel like and how it will fall.

With technology now days, this is easier and easier, with Pinterest and your tablet, it is easy to bring your ideas to show your dress designer.

By Ligita Exclusive Wedding Gowns

Be Flexible!
Be open- minded to try different styles of wedding dresses.
As suppliers we do understand that it is YOUR BIG DAY, and this is the most important dress of your life, but the designers or consultants are there to help you.

Your designer wants you to look amazing on your wedding day, and sometimes it means that they need to help suggest the right style for your body shape. Please bare in mind that the beautiful images in the wedding magazines are of professional models. Wearing strapless dresses is beautiful, but not always comfortable. Sometimes a tiny change like a spagetti strap makes all the difference.

Please chat to your designer, see what they suggest, obviously you have the last say, but they can advise you on the best options on customising the dress for you.

The Colour
Many brides require dress color to be snow white. This is not always the most flattering colour and can look odd on different skin tones.

When you are trying wedding dresses, you are surrounded by hundreds of different shades of white, but on your wedding day there will only your dress. A slight off white colour may flatter your skin tone much more than snow white.

Different colors are in fashion – maroon, black, purple, green, etc. Perhaps add an accent colour in the form of a detail like a belt/ sash, appliqué beads or crystals.

The trick is not to over do it!

By Ligita Exclusive Wedding Gowns

Choosing Styles
Be careful choosing the style of your dress. If your wedding will be intimate or on the beach – don’t go with Ball Gown with Sweep Train. Your dress must also compliment your wedding theme.

Choose accessories according to your dress style/design. Too much can be overwhelming

Finer details and Fittings
Lingerie: ask consultant/ designer what kind of lingerie will work the best with your wedding dress. They should also be able to suggest to you good, reliable lingerie suppliers. If your dress is little bit tighter and you just don’t manage to loose these last couple of kilos, a proper corset could be the solution. Wedding day lingerie is there to do the “work” and support. Your wedding night lingerie is different story……..

When you go the for the dress fittings- try not to wear heavy make-up, you don’t want to mess up/ stain the dress before you get to wear it!

When getting closer to the big day, bring your maid of honour, bridesmaid or mom with. This way they can see how to help you get into the dress properly.

Also remember to bring your wedding shoes with so the length of your dress can be changed accordingly.

By Ligita Exclusive Wedding Gowns

On the big day!
Ask your bridesmaid or maid-of-honor to keep a needle, thread, small scissors and safety pins, for just in case!

. If your dress fabric creases easily and you feel like sitting down, lean against the wall with your back. When driving in the car to the ceremony sit on the side of your hip to avoid creasing at the back of the dress.

Most importantly, feel and look beautiful and comfortable on your big day and enjoy every second! It goes by so quickly!

Thank you to the lovely Ligita for all of these tips, should you wish to see her collection of gowns please contact her:
[email protected]
www.byligita.co.za

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Planning your Wedding Day - Lingerie Tips

5/7/2013

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Vanita Italian Bridal Lingerie

We all know that if you wear sexy lingerie, you immediately feel sexy the whole day, and there is no better time than your Wedding Day to feel sexy and glamorous!

We are bombarded with ideas from the Movies, and we all have the romantic notion of the groom taking our Wedding Dress off and there is a sexy something underneath. The problem is, not all of these sexy little things are practical, so I chatted to the lovely ladies from Vanita Italian Bridal Lingerie and Hosiery and asked them to give a few tips on choosing the right lingerie for your Wedding day.

Bridal lingerie is sometimes overlooked with all the focus on the wedding dress, but for many years to come, your lingerie will still remind you of this special time together. It is very important to have the correct support and be comfortable under the beautiful Wedding Dress you spent so much money on.

Vanita Italian Bridal Lingerie

Choosing the right style
You want to focus on what part of your body you feel is your best asset and emphasize it. There are so many styles out there, selecting one can be overwhelming! Choose something that you feel comfortable in—that is so very important. You must feel comfortable with your body to feel good about yourself. Corsets and bodies sculpt your figure to make you feel confident.

Colour of Lingerie
Match the colour of your bra to the colour of your skin or the colour of the dress. Otherwise, it may show through the fabric. Ivory and nude is always a good choice!

What type of Lingerie should I go for on my Wedding Day?
There are two types of bridal lingerie: what you wear for your wedding day, and what you wear for your wedding night. For the ceremony itself, focus undergarments that offer comfort and support. When you and your new husband can enjoy some alone time, slip into something with a little more edge. Ribbons, lace, and other seductive details may ruin your smooth silhouette during the ceremony. Save these details for when you and your new husband can enjoy each other privately.

Create a smooth silhouette.
Look for seamless bras, especially if you have a gown made of lightweight fabric. You might be able to get away with a standard bra if your gown is made of heavier material, but you must make sure that no straps or other lines show through.

Focus on support
During your ceremony, support and comfort are more important than sexiness. The last thing you need on your big day is to worry about sagging or falling out of your gown. Make sure that the lingerie is lined with soft cottons or something similar, so that it feels delicate on the skin.

Vanita Italian Bridal Lingerie

Wear comfortable panties during the ceremony
You won't be able to re-adjust creeping panties while you say your vows, so if you choose something uncomfortable, you'll have to stay uncomfortable. Since weddings and receptions can take a while, this is best avoided. Wear a panty style you know you feel comfortable in rather than choosing a different type for the sake of being sultry.

Hosiery options
Keep things simple with sheer pantyhose. A standard nude pantyhose smoothes out your legs for the ceremony. It may not be the sultriest of options, but it will promote a smooth silhouette.

Create a sexier look with garter belts and stockings. Some brides can get away with this during the wedding if they have a full skirt, but otherwise, you can easily slip into this for the wedding night. Garters and garter belts are also a good option.

Bridal lingerie Checklist:
Make a checklist of the lingerie you need. Doing so may help reduce your stress level, since you already have a lot to remember as you plan your big day.

Here is what Vanita’ suggest:
*Ceremony bra
*Wedding night bra
*Ceremony panties
*Wedding night panties
*Hosiery
*Garter belt
*Slimmers and shapers
*Corset, bustier

Vanita Italian Bridal Lingerie

Choosing the correct style and size is not easy, but the Vanita ladies are there to help you. Here is a guide to choosing the correct size - Lingerie Measuring Table. Contact Victoria or Virgina for more information and details of their stunning products. http://www.vanita.co.za

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