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Behind the scenes at a lookbook shoot

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In the past few weeks I've been a rather busy bee, and ended up with a terrible cold after overworking myself! Not only did The Roustabouts head to Amsterdam to DJ at a sumputous event, but I also shot 3 lookbooks for Playful Promises. 

 

At the end of May I shot a colourful Frida Kahlo inspired swimwear lookbook, which is possibly THE brightest thing I will ever do. Take a look at the behind the scenes instagram shots!

 

 

 

How gorgeous is that hair (by Ceri Cushen) and makeup (by Cheyenne Raymond)?

 

Last week we also shot the SS13 lingerie and clothing over two days, in a truly beautiful location...

 

 

 

Miss Miranda looking proper posh, innit.

 

 

 

Beautiful Iskra in a red dress

 

Tessa looking cute!

 

The lovely lady that owned the house also baked us heart-shaped delights each day! This cake was much appreciated on the second day, especially after an evening of cocktail drinking with Miranda (whoops!). 

 

Anatomy of a Heart: Playful Promises AW12 Lookbook

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Two new products are almost ready to hit the Playful Promises boutique, which means I can show off a few more images from the AW12 Lookbook shoot! 

The location was actually a studio, believe it or not! I met Sarah and Mike at a club last year, and found that we actually tend to go to the same clubs quite a lot. They not only own but live in Area 44 studio, which is full of beautiful props and antiques. 

The above image features Ana from IMM in the beautiful Dominique Corset, which is available for pre-order now. The hair was done by Mutsumi and makeup by Cheyenne Raymond. Below is the Love Corset, which is also available to order now. I just found out that the vintage stitch detailing is done by hand - amazing! 

 

 

Tough Love

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Now that we have published the new issue of Playful Promises Magazine, I can show the images I shot for the editorial! 

We wanted to do a different take on the Valentine's theme (which is, of course, a busy time for lingerie!), so went for a shoot in a boxing ring. I have to say, I've never felt so out of place! Somehow we managed to shoot this in 3 hours; I'm not entirely pleased with the lighting, but I made do. 

Models: Mamzelle Maz, Miss Miranda and Randolph Hott.

 

 

Miranda is the winner! ;) But we still very much love Maz too.

 

The Indie Lingerie Brand Love Bomb!

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To promote the Love Bomb feature taking place over the next few weeks, I shot a set of images in an amazing circusy location! Featuring 10 independent lingerie brands, who will be giving away prizes galore from the 30th onwards, the Indie Lingerie Brand Big Love Bomb is a love letter to independence, away from large corporations. Catherine from Kiss Me Deadly wrote a fantastic explanation over on The Lingerie Addict about exactly why we have organised this love in!

I had the pleasure of working with two of my favourite models ever, the beautiful Jess Abidde and Miss Miranda. 

Here is the full set, with makeup by the awesome Cheyenne Raymond:

 

Tessa wears Playful Promises, Jess wears What Katie DidTessa in Miss Mandalay, Velda Lauder, Playful Promises and Pearls and SwineTessa in Kriss Soonik and Fraulein Kink. Shoes by Natacha Marro.Tessa wears Miss Mandalay, Velda Lauder and Playful Promises. Jess wears Kiss Me Deadly. Masks by Pearls and Swine.Jess in Ayten GassonCandy Baker hosiery with Natacha Marro shoesTessa in Playful PromisesTessa in Kiss Me Deadly and Fraulein KinkJess in Paolita and Natacha Marro shoesMiranda and Jess in Paolita and Natacha Marro and Fabulously Fetish shoesJess in Paolita and Natacha Marro shoes

Plus Playful Promises have just released one of the lookbook shots from AW12, which I shot recently in yet another beautiful location! This set of lingerie is called Dominique and will be available in April ;)