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stepping out of the boudoir box for a day!

October 26, 2010 – 12:47 pm

Most of you probably already know the fabulous Kristin of Kristin Rachelle Photography, she is an AMAZING newborn, kid, and family photographer in San Diego (and an awesome friend, I love her!)  This past weekend we headed down to SeaPort Village in San Diego to take some fun shots of her family.  I was extra scared because I am not a family photographer and because she is AWESOME at it BUT she’s a great friend and I know she wouldn’t judge me either way. LOL! I shoot LOTS of photographers and it always adds a little extra pressure but most of them are half naked when I shoot them and I can joke about vodka. Ha! Add some kids in and you can’t do that, you have to switch from the vodka jokes to joking about farts.  I still maintain that I do not do THAT (husband, if you out me I will kill you!) so it’s definitely a different spot to be in.  I had a ton of fun with Kristin and her family, thanks for dressing up so cute and playing “guinea pig” for me, guys! Smoooooch!!!  If anyone is in search of a newborn, family, or kiddo photographer definitely give Kristin a call, she is awesome!

and lots of couple ones of course…HAHA

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I’m no fashionista……

October 14, 2010 – 6:19 pm

…..but I thought I would put together some fun things I have collected in my links folder for some boudoir suggestions.  I tend to love vintage looking items but pretty much anything can be used in boudoir!  An off the shoulder sweater, a hand me down vintage coat from your grandmother, a tank top with lace back, a slip, a crop jacket, tons of things can be used for boudoir and you might already have them in your closet!

I like black and grey, I wear these colors 99% of the time. No, I am not sad or depressed,  I just like it. I hate to “match” stuff and I’d rather just throw on one of my many black items and hope one piece hasn’t faded to green black. LOL So here are my suggestions for others who like black. I recommend pairing one of my “Silverscreen,” “Haute Obsidian,” “Cristal,” or “Black Magic” boudoir albums with these choices.  Pairs well without being too “matchy matchy.” <– Yes, I speak “Des Speak.”

1. Arielle Collection Crystal Dome Ring in Hematite, 2 & 3. Strapless Corset and High Waist brief by Unique, 4. Nordstrom 10mm glass bead strands, 5. Chiffon Crop Jacket, 6. Jeffrey Campbell Tabitha Pump, 7. Nars Nail Polish in Orgasm

I also get a lot of brides-to-be who want their albums to be “bridal” looking for their grooms gift on the day of their wedding. I recommend one of my “Whitesnake,” “White Downs,” or “Platinum Blonde” albums.

1. Lace and Mesh Corset, 2. Kate Spade Putting on the Ritz ring, 3. Satin Bodycon Slip 4. Badgley Mischka Randall Pump 5. Yves Saint Laurent Sensual Radient Lipstick in ‘Beige Caress’

and back to black! I recommend one of my “Candyland,” “Texas Tea” or “Red Hot” albums with these.

1. Rouge Dior Lip color in Favori Red 2. Mesh underwire bra 3. Mesh and Lace skirt 4. Ariella Collection Enamel Flower Ring 5. Enzo Angiolini “Sully” Black Pump 6. Eyelure Sophisticate Eyelashes

Romance and Pink! I recommend one of my “Platinum Blonde,” “White Downs” or “Cristal” album fabrics.

1. Chinese Laundry Haylie Pump 2. Dior Creme de Rose Lip Balm 3. Nordstrom Glass Stretch Pearl Bracelet 4. Top Shop Blush Bralet 5. Mac Mineralize Skin Finish (I LOVE this stuff!) 6. Deborah Lippmann “Bring on the Bling” Nail Color 7. Tasha Flower Statement Necklace 8. Top Shop Blush Lace Panty

You can check out my Facebook page for more suggestions. Randomly when I find fun pieces, I post them there. Right now there are some plus size suggestions.

*Sizing tip of the day: size UP! I know it’s not fun to buy a bigger number but rip the tag off and pretend.  Trust me on this, it’s better to size up then it is to have bulges pushing out under your arm pits or back.  I also recommend HIGH heels versus “kitten” heels.  It helps elongate your legs and pushes up your butt. Avoid ankle straps if you have shorter legs or thicker ankles and look for a “step in” heel instead.

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Thursday Thoughts

September 23, 2010 – 6:56 pm

I just got notification that I had a lot of blog comments to approve so I log in and half of them are spam from someone named “Oral Contraceptive.”  Little does Oral Contraceptive know that the husband has been snipped and we do not need his or her services.  But thank you for the offer.

Thought #2….hmmm.  Ooh, I remember! I have two spots left for boudoir (or boudoir style maternity) for October 10th in LA (West Hollywood to be exact.) My hair and makeup artist will be available on location for that one. Shoot me an email if you are interested.

Below is a typical Thursday morning at our house.  Jon is off to work, Jevin is off to school and that leaves Daphne and I.  I love doing “day in the life” type shoots except that it’s really hard to take pictures of yourself. You have to set it up, time it, get the kid to cooperate, and run for it. HAHA

I think I might start doing these again.  Pancake breakfast and piggy back rides down a hallway on a Sunday morning or Bedtime in superman jammies while jumping on the bed, how fun would that be? Real life.

Morning cartoons and her favorite blankie that she has named “Noni.” She has a pink one that she calls “pink noni” but she much prefers “blue noni.”

Time for breakfast!

and this is when everyone says she looks like me, when she is making a goofy face.

This is some serious bed head.

Her coffee.  Just kidding.  It’s mine.

and don’t judge me for this one, it could be worse. I could be sporting hair curlers or holding a Bud Light.

Have a wedding this weekend in San Juan Capistrano that I am so excited about, blog sneak for that will be up Sunday or Monday.  Okay! I’m off! I have twenty minutes before my husband comes home which means rush around and clean up stuff so it appears I at least did SOMETHING while being home today.  Then off to ZUMBA!

Have a great weekend everyone!

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My Friend Sarah

September 17, 2010 – 4:35 pm

I have known Sarah since we were 9 years old. She is such a beautiful person inside and out.  We saran wrapped toilet seats at slumber parties together, ran outside in swimming suits in the snow, wore matching pajamas to school on pajama day, read Babysitter’s Club books and planned to open a daycare together when we grew up (Ha, we were 9 then, don’t judge us!) She is one of those friends that is friends for life.  Heck, she was even there when I peed on a pregnancy test and found out I was pregnant with my daughter.  We live 1200 miles apart now but still see each other a few times a year.

She just had her first baby last month, but things didn’t go so well. :( On August 24, she was having a bad headache and heartburn so they decided to go to the hospital (she was due with the baby.)  When they got there she had a brain aneurysm. They gave her a cesarean section and their baby girl, Sage, was born beautiful and healthy.  She looks just like Sarah.  Same little nose and everything!  Sarah was in a coma for a few weeks following.  On Sept 2 she was able to wiggle her toes and squeeze a hand.  On Sept 3 her breathing tube was removed.  On Sept 6 she had moments of comprehension and was able to make movements when asked.  On the 10th she reached for her husband Nate’s hand and touched little Sage’s ear.  Everyone breathed a sigh of relief but it will be a long road of recovery ahead.  She has been able to hold the baby as of recently.  It will be a while before she can fully communicate and move around but the progress has been good.  I can only imagine how hard it is been for her hubby (who is AWESOME by the way) to take his baby girl home without her mama.  Sarah has an amazing husband, family, and friends and is in good hands.  Tomorrow (Sept 18th) there will be a Sarah Bower Benefit Sale in Issaquah, WA and if anyone is local and would like address information, please shoot me an email at desireehayesphotography@gmail.com.

If anyone else would like to make a donation there is a fund set up through Wells Fargo called “The Sarah Bower Donation Fund” or there is also a paypal fund that her friend Jill set up and you can donate by clicking here: Sarah Bower Donation Fund.

You also might remember them from this image in 2008 at her sister’s wedding.  I love this picture of her, laughing and happy.  Sarah, when you get better and read this, I love you and hope you can go home to Nate and Sage SOON!!!!

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Ballet and the Boxer

August 2, 2010 – 8:20 pm

Weird mix, right? Haha!

This summer my daughter had her first ballet class.  My mom signed her up and took her most of the days because I had sessions already scheduled but I was able to make a couple and snagged a few pictures at the last one.  Daphne is the one with the ripped tights (she fell in the parking lot right when we got there.)  She had fun and thank you, mom! (Maybe this will redeem me from my last post?!)

Daph and her little friend, chatting!

Daph’s friend, B (and thanks T for bringing Daph to class with you guys when we couldnt make it!) This was circle time where they go to the middle and do whatever they want. B rocked it!

and then it’s my child’s turn and she goes to the middle and does a breakdance worm kind of thing. She is so my child.  Haha!

Then yesterday I was laying on the ground and tell the kids to look into my camera and make goofy faces but my boxer dog, Zoe, is totally obsessed with me and I can’t even walk one foot without her following me. Seriously. She drives me nuts. When I take a shower, she shoves her head in the back of the shower to stalk me there too.  Yes, dog, I love you too but geez! HAHA Anyways, before the kids even had a chance to do what I asked, stalker dog was in my face giving me the “but don’t you love ME?!?” face.  Girlfriend seriously needs to wax those chin hairs. :P

Ok, enough about us! Stay tuned for new marathons date in other cities!  I’m also working on a new project that will be revealed in about a month or so so stay tuned.

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