Valentine's Love

In the spirit of V-Day, we thought it would be apropos to do a boudoir post! Sure, it's the sexiest day of the year but why stop there? A boudoir photo session is a great way to keep the love going all year round and makes the perfect wedding, birthday or just-because gift for that special someone in your life! YOU! (But we don't think your guy will complain either *winks*)

As if you need an excuse to get pampered and feel empowered, a dreamy photo session with Nomo Akisawa of Simply Sweet Photography and make-up by Jasmine Hoffman is the perfect time to get all dolled up and embrace your unique beauty.

“And don’t think that you have to be a perfect 0 to do boudoir, look like a Victoria’s Secret model, or be as young. Boudoir is for every woman every shape & size, every age, and beauty is truly in everyone. You just have to leave it up to the photographer to embrace it. Boudoir is for the every day average woman – you DO NOT have to be a model.”

— Nomo Akisawa, Photographer

“Don’t be nervous to do one. I will guide and pose you, and use my creative eye to get all the right angles. You don’t walk in a model, but by the end of the session, I promise that you will feel like one! Stop giving yourself excuses as to why you can’t do one. Just do it!”

— Nomo Akisawa, Photographer

Ready to book? Our friends Nomo Akisawa of Simply Sweet Photography and Jasmine Hoffman are having a February Boudoir Special for $585 that includes:

• 1 hour photo session
• Makeup Application by Jasmine Hoffman
• Hair Styling by Cara Christensen
• Mink Lashes from SLMissGlam

And to sweeten the experience, brides who purchase their bridal jewellery from us at Jeweliette Jewellery by March 1, 2016 will receive a complimentary jewellery rental for their boudoir experience*

To take advantage this offer, please contact Jasmine Hoffman at  littlejasminebeauty@hotmail.com for more details and to book.

A Visit with #Nadittude (Part 1)

If you can't make jewellery for your friends, who can you make jewellery for? I aways say! So when Nadia Albano asked me to make her a special piece of body jewellery, I jumped at it!

Nadia produces a weekly makeover column in The Province newspaper and is also the owner and operator of Nadia Albano Style Inc., a boutique studio located in Vancouver’s Kitsilano area. If you  follow me on Instagram then you might recognize her work from some of my selfies, as she often does my hair and makeup for special events!

A few weeks back we did a little photoshoot in our shop, which she blogged about, and it was then that I presented her with her piece!

This was one of the first pieces that we were able to use our new 'fabric-friendly' crystal chain on, it is sans claws and promises to not catch on clothes-which is a must on a piece like this.

It also looks amazing with the ear climber we made for her previously, doesn't it? Keep scrolling down to the end to see the newest one we designed...it's our new favorite!

"Work, turn to the left, work, now turn to the right! Work, sachey chantey"

And Viola! Here is the final look complete with the newest, Grande Dame of ear climbers! If you are thinking of adding a custom body chain to your wishlist, visit us in shop to start the process!

Thank you so much to Daniella Ciuffa Photography for capturing the moment and to Wardrobe Apparel for the amazing Greta Constantine Dress I was wearing! 

At the end of November, we will be hosting a holiday-slash-bridemaids Trunk Show in collaboration with Wardrobe Apparel showcasing selected Greta Constantine pieces in the shop! Stay tuned for more details or email us for your exclusive invite!