Style Inspiration: Lace and Bows

Lovely, refined...it's like a little Breakfast at Tiffany's mixed with a bit of Marilyn... Check out The Lingerie Addict's "Best of 2011" list for the lingerie must-have list for 2012!l It covers everything from vintage to shapewear to best budget lines to fancy corsets. You deserve to look good and celebrate yourself! Give yourself the gift of gorgeous photos to mark the woman you are today, this year. It may not just be for your loved one, but for you. The blogger Treacle, says: "Boudoir photography. . . is a way of capturing those parts of yourself you love and reflecting them back to you." I couldn't agree more. Read about her very personal and self-reflective boudoir experience here. As women, we all need to see ourselves as beautiful creatures inside and out. It is my honor to be help you reflect the gorgeous woman you are today. I'm offering $100 Off Deluxe Sessions extended until Jan 31st! Stay inspired and thinking beautiful! xoxo Kelly

Secrets in Lace by bayareapinups featuring forever 21 jewelry

Midnight in Paris

What would you be wearing on a rendezvous in Paris with your sweetheart? I let the City of Lights inspire me to think of some pretty little things I'd be packing and maybe also pick up in a fancy little boutique like Princess Tam Tam. Oui? Also, we have an opening on Sat Jan 21st for Valentine's sessions at this special rate! See it here. Let us bring out the sexy Parisian in you! Happy Friday 13th! xoxo Kelly

Midnight in Paris by bayareapinups featuring demi bras

Inspired by Dita

Who knows more about lingerie than Dita Von Teese? This style icon and burlesque dancer extraordinare will be launching a new lingerie collection, Von Follies sometime this year. Here's some of her fabulous looks below. In the meantime, checkout Dollhouse Bettie to get your own vintage styles that Dita would approve :-) xoxo Kelly

Inspired by Dita by bayareapinups on polyvore.com

Into the Jungle

Continuing the inspiration theme for this new year, I'm posting some lingerie ideas for upcoming Valentine's sessions! Here's one of my favorite styles~ the leopard print. Vampy and glamorous, this look has a retro feel and can bring out the inhibition in even the tamest personalities! Style with some gorgeous waves and red lipstick (like this image of Rosie Huntington-Whitely), this will surely make any heart beat a little faster! And remember, all early 2012 clients get an exclusive 20% Off coupon for Dollhouse Bettie (winner of Best Lingerie Boutique by The Lingerie Addicts Blog), so check them out for some great leopard styles! Stay tuned tomorrow for another inspiration! xoxo Kelly

Happy New Year + Creative Framing Ideas!

Hope everyone has been having a great new year week! I know, it's kinda hard getting back into the swing of things this first week, right? For me, I like to ease back into things with a bit of self-reflection and inspiration. So I'm delighted to share some creative framing ideas a recent client sent me! She gave these as beautiful holiday gifts and I think they are just super cute and a fun way to show off the images! Check out a DIY retro frame below!

Here's a gorgeous red frame with classic beveled mat.

This elevates your images to a Fine Art level!

A whimsical frame with curved edges.

Makes a bold and creative statement!

Doesn't this wire frame looks like it's picked up from a vintage fair? This can actually be found at your local Target! To get this kitchy retro look, DIY: Get a can of spray paint from the hardware or art store- choose a fun color (like this beautiful teal) give it a nice coat or two and voila! DIY has never been easier! This frame is a work of art by itself!

And this frame with natural fibers pairs nicely with the beach themed pin-up. Wouldn't it bring the warm feeling of the tropics to any home? I can almost feel that cool breeze and hear the sound of rushing waves! Ahhhhh....that's where I want to be for my next vacation!

So hope you enjoyed these ideas! All the frames were purchased at Aaron Brothers except the teal one mentioned above. Other framing shops I recommend are Michael's and University Art. Remember that beautiful pin-ups deserve beautiful presentations and it can be both simple and affordable to customize your own framing! Stay tuned for some more Valentine's deals coming next week! xoxo Kelly