Week 8 Distraction: Peignoir and Boudoir
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lawyerette
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Just wondering if anyone is planning to incorporate either of these into your wedding plans. I found a great lady for boudoir up in PA and am considering doing a custom peignoir. Thoughts??
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I know what boudoir is but what's peignoir? And yeah, I'm thinking of doing it once I lose some weight- I see Groupon and LivingSocial deals for it alllllll the time. Just the thought makes me nervous though!0
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Here's my favorite boudoir photographer (up in PA). Her name is Jen McKen and I became acquainted with her after she publicly took a stand against school bullies in her town. I
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http://jenmckenphoto.com/?s=boudoir
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I know what boudoir is but what's peignoir? And yeah, I'm thinking of doing it once I lose some weight- I see Groupon and LivingSocial deals for it alllllll the time. Just the thought makes me nervous though!
A peignoir is the fancy nightgown/robe combination that you wear on your wedding night. Right now, this is my favorite one, but it is kind of expensive. Wondering if anyone has seen anything pretty that doesn't cost as much as a dress at David's
Nightgown http://www.shopinbloombyjonquil.com/Jonquil-Casablanca-Bridal-Nightgown-p/cba020iry.htm
Robe http://www.shopinbloombyjonquil.com/Jonquil-Casablanca-Bridal-Lace-Robe-p/cba035iry.htm0 -
With our photographer we get a free boudoir shoot. My fiance loves me no matter how I look (or where I've got fat and stretch marks) and is always telling me I am beautiful. I've considered taking advantage of the shoot but I'm still so self concious. Maybe over the summer if I can lose some weight, I can find some ways to hide what I call my 'trouble areas'...basically my stomach and butt.0
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I would love to do a boudoir photo shoot. However, it's not in the budget. Perhaps this would be a lovely anniversary gift!
Regarding a peignoir -- unless, someone gives me one as a gift.... there won't be one.0 -
I'm hoping to do a boudoir before the wedding! I've never heard of the peignoir but it sounds like a really pretty idea! My fiance loves me the way I am and has asked me to have those photos done before but I'd rather hold off and feel better about myself when the time comes. I love the idea of being fearless and confident in front of the camera!0
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Wow, that IS really pretty! I've seen some pretty, classy-but-sexy things at Victoria's Secret- not exactly cheap but not as much as a whole dress either.0
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I would love to do a boudoir photo shoot. However, it's not in the budget. Perhaps this would be a lovely anniversary gift!
Regarding a peignoir -- unless, someone gives me one as a gift.... there won't be one.
Barb - with your uncanny ability to find deals in the thrift stores, I would have thought you'd have found something beautiful and vintage for under $5. I've been combing the racks there myself since I really wanted something old fashioned. My mom's is lovely and I just can't find that level of craftsmanship in modern garments.0 -
I would love to do a boudoir photo shoot. However, it's not in the budget. Perhaps this would be a lovely anniversary gift!
Can't remember where you live, but Jen is SUPER reasonable. It's $200 and includes hair/makeup and the "little black book" of images for your honey-bunny. I have found some in DC Metro for less, but I like her style and approach that focuses on real beauty and not the stuff in magazines. I know money is tight, so perhaps it would be nice for your anniversary and something for you to look forward to after all of your hard work!!0 -
I see tons of deals for boudoir on Groupon and LivingSocial too, if anyone is signed up on those 0
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Elizabeth- Where in PA is she?0
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Elizabeth- Where in PA is she?
1268 Blaire Rd, Blairsville, PA 15717
(724) 840-0208
Her blog and website are super cute too...0 -
One of my friends had a an entire boudoir calendar made of herself. She is thin but she has her own body image issues (ie no curves) and it still ended up looking very sexy. I think she had it done for free because it was by a photography student who wanted to use one for a class or something. She had like 60s style hair and make up which looked really nice.0
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I would love to do a boudoir photo shoot. However, it's not in the budget. Perhaps this would be a lovely anniversary gift!
Can't remember where you live, but Jen is SUPER reasonable. It's $200 and includes hair/makeup and the "little black book" of images for your honey-bunny. I have found some in DC Metro for less, but I like her style and approach that focuses on real beauty and not the stuff in magazines. I know money is tight, so perhaps it would be nice for your anniversary and something for you to look forward to after all of your hard work!!
Let me know how it goes. I want to go to someone where other ladies have been and can share!0 -
I would love to do a boudoir photo shoot. However, it's not in the budget. Perhaps this would be a lovely anniversary gift!
Regarding a peignoir -- unless, someone gives me one as a gift.... there won't be one.
Guess what, Barb??! I totally felt like I was channeling you today
At my fitting, I asked my seamstress if she could make my peignoir because it was so expensive and I wasn't finding exactly what I wanted. She said sure but that the lace is expensive and that I probably would be better off finding something with the lace I wanted at Goodwill or a thrift store and having her remake it. Well, I spent most of my day combing through old stores and found some great steals on a few other things I needed. SUPER excited! In the end, I found some incredible lace on massive sale at a fabric shop I stumbled across. Anyhow, thought I'd say thanks to you for being my "wingman" in spirit today 0 -
Wow I've never heard of either of these things! I think I have much bride/wedding research to do Off to google a bit now!! 0
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Guess what, Barb??! I totally felt like I was channeling you today
Anyhow, thought I'd say thanks to you for being my "wingman" in spirit today
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Thanks. Made my day!0
