If you need some advice on how to make yourself over, then read here for the best beauty preparations.

I’ve never been accused of being shy; whatever shy bone I might have had got broken and never mended, a long time ago. This also goes for my girls, and I hope I do not shock you by admitting that not only did we read all 3 Fifty Shades by E.L. James but we also considered discussing them for our book club. If I haven’t shocked you yet then please by all means do not desert me now. So, if you have a trusted-ever-so-faithful sweet Valentine and you have exhausted all conventional St. Valentine’s Day presents, then I have a hot sizzling suggestion for you – an album of sexy boudoir photographs.

Hold the holy water that will save my soul, I have startled you but do let me explain. For the first time this year I wore hot pants to attend a New Year’s Eve party to my town square. Well they were not that cheeky, ha-ha, pun intended but they were really the shortest short shorts I’ve ever wore, par to none. My legs have always been too chubby, too short, not firm enough, attractive or sexy enough but I was a girl on a mission. I decided to burn the I-am-not-good-enough-book starting with Chapter 1 – Body Issues.

Boudoir, as the name implies, typically depicts a private or bedroom atmosphere where lingerie, or less, is the only dress code. The pictures can be elegant and/or as racy as you dare. They can be a celebration of your body as is and for future reference; your body right now is hotter than it will be in 20 years’ time. I am deliberately and blissfully ignoring the words like gym, diet and going under the knife.

Beauty preparations
First, be sexy in your mind and you shall be sexy. Yes you’ll be nervous and filled with doubts but if you have bitten the bullet and have decided to go for it. This is the maxim to chant to bring out your inner Victoria’s Secret Angel.

Body hair:
Wax or shave 2 – 3 days prior to the big day, this is to allow the skin’s irritation to disappear and not to mess with your confidence levels.  Do not go overboard; follow the same routine that you take when you prepare for the summer bikini season. You still want the pictures to represent you, the best of you.

Skin:
Dry body brushing, exfoliating and nourishing your skin will boost your skin’s blood circulation and will get you a healthier looking skin on the big day.
Nails:
A manicure and pedicure is a must, go for a colour that makes your nails so sizzling hot you get tempted to bite them. Please do not, resist yourself.

Hair:
However tempted you might be, this is not the time for a drastic change. A trim and a deep conditioning treatment will do nicely for a smooth and shiny gorgeous hair. If you have coloured hair, do touch up the roots. On day of the shoot, get to the studio with dry hair not wet for convenience and easy styling.

Teeth:
Bleaching your teeth might get your pearly whites all sparkly and Hollywood-worthy but that is not truly necessary thanks to Photoshop. You do not have to break the bank unless you can afford to. In that case, I say go ahead girlfriend and splurge, a better excuse will never exists.

Water:
We all know a beautiful skin is well a hydrated one, drink up the minute you book your Boudoir photo shoot and cut back on coffee and fizzy drinks.

Beauty sleep:
Rest and relax aplenty. Try for 8 hours of sleep especially the night before the shoot to ensure that you are all bright and bushy-tailed come morning.
A beautiful and body flattering lingerie is another big must. If you have not been professional bra-fitted in a long while, then this is the time to do so. The right underwear for the right body is an instant confidence boost; cherry on top will be the new lingerie to flaunt on St. Valentine’s Day.

Feel free to double, triple check that you are booked with a reputable photographer. Check as many times as you need to, to get your peace of mind. This is one of the few times that paranoia is fully acceptable and encouraged.

Last note, the make-up artist/ stylist hired by the studio may suggest some body make-up. This is to make you more devastatingly sexy and to enhance your fabulous asserts. The lighting and basic retouching of the pictures will be that last touch that will result in hot yet tasteful boudoir photographs that will have your partner drooling and humbled for days. And I mean that literally.

Article by: Ncomeka Mpofu http://www.beautybulletin.com/blog-directory/our-bloggers/ncomeka-mpofu