Friday, June 12, 2009

Crazy things pregnant women do...

Two weeks ago our photographer (hah I use that term loosely, since I've not used her yet, I've just been eye'n her website since last summer) sent out an email saying she was doing a boudoir marathon at Hotel Arts Calgary. Before I knew it, I had clicked "add to cart" and committed to do a session.

I think I had a crazy moment bc a) I was fully aware that I was pregnant and showing already and b) expected my stomach to grow (as well as my hips) a bit more between then and now. I convinced myself that flowing babydolls and corsets would work wonders. hah I also emailed her, told her I'd be 14w pg when the session came up and could she work with that? I also mentioned this was my 3rd pregnancy and she as a mother of two probably knew, the wonderful pre-stretched uterus pops much faster with each subsequent pregnancy.

She emailed me back, told me of course! we could work something out and that everything would be fine. hah I think she is being a bit delusional and wanting the session fee. :p But if she was delusional, so am I. I've been excited for two weeks about this session and even though I have noticed the tummy getting bigger as well as my hips (they seriously grow during pregnancy, I get a bit of J. Lo going on minus the butt :P), I kept with the thoughts that it would all work out fine. Plus, it's been a tough few months and I'm dying to look 'sexy' and have a couple of hours of pampering.


Last week I went out and bought some bustiers and babydolls. Today I went back to get some shoes and necklaces and just "peeked" into Lasenza again and found the bustier I wanted last week but they did not have in stock. Sooo excited! So I bought it. hehe Of course I'm hippy, but heck my boobs/cleavage looks great thanks to pregnancy so that's something to work with right? I'm going to pair it with white stockings and a little lacey skirt and panties. I also picked up a pink/white bustier/panties/garter belt too. So at current count I have 3 bustiers (pink, white, black), one bra/panty set (pink with black poka dots) and 2 babydoll outfits. One silver and one white with blue poka dots.

The real purpose of today's visit to the mall was to get shoes and accessories. I had no clue really where to go, I knew Aldo for shoes (thanks to S!) and while I knew what type of necklace, I had no clue where to find it as I do not wear jewelry. It was when I was walking from LaSenza and ran into J that she pointed out Aldo Accessories and pointed out a cute black beaded necklace and I and while I do not like pearls, I found a really cute pearl one with silver filgrie (sp?) over the pearls. Perfect for the black outfits or the pink/white ones. :0)

This is the pearl/silver one I bought that I love! It's super long, hangs all the way down to my navel and I think I could even wear it with a little black dress that I own. It has just the right amount of sparkle to it I think. :D

And this is the black beaded one. Mine is a bit different (more beaded strands, less chain strands). This one is not as long, but long enough.

And finally the shoes! I plan to return them next week because there is no way that my poor flat feet will EVER wear these again. So $100 for a pair of shoes that are going to get one wear are not worth keeping;

After all the money I've spent on the photo session, lingere, shoes and accessories, hair cut and coloured (I was past due, I had an apt. for june 23rd but she bumped me in early for this :D), I really did not have much cash left for a pro mani or pedi, so I spent $20 on a nail file, some clear polish, and a cuticle pusher backer thingy and am going to just do that. File my nails, push back the cuticles and put on a clear coat of polish. Luckily with all the vitamins I'm taking during my pregnancy my nails are a decent length and not peeling/breaking etc.

The only worry I have is posing and facial expressions. I've been looking at boudoir photos online and 'practicing' poses in the mirror (hah) as she suggested, I'm just worried I'm going to look like a tool. I've been told Brandy rocks and so I'm just hoping I'm so comfortable and laid back with her that everything will just flow.

God I hope Owen likes these.

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