I haven’t posted in quite a while… the holidays get pretty crazy for BGP. So, my next few posts, both here and on my new Boudoir Blog, will be highlights of 2011 work that didn’t quite make it on the blog yet : )

The week of Thanksgiving I had the opportunity to help out a great cause. Sweetest Sin and Sugarush hosted a wonderful event, Go Naked & Check Yourself, along with Teak in Red Bank. Raising money for the awareness of detectable cancers, such as breast, testicular and skin cancer, 100% of the door, raffle and auction sales went to The American Cancer Society. The event raised $8,405.00… Unbelievable!

The night was filled with music by This is it Entertainment, fabulous raffle and silent auction items from local Red Bank shops, restaurants, salons and photography studios ;-P  Even the owner of Bikini Barbers raffled himself off (for a date, of course). Models strutted around in Sweetest Sin‘s sexy lingerie selling raffle tickets, and stylists from Bikini Barbers helped pass delicious hors d’oeuvres by Teak and scrumptious cupcakes by Sugarush.

The event was such a success. I know next year’s event will be even better… I can’t wait!

It’s Officially Here!

Starting at 12 am November, 25th use promo code:     BlackFriday

** Please note: promo code is case sensitive

All 2010 & 2011 event, portrait & boudoir galleries have been re-released or extended until December 31st. In addition, we have a great holiday sale for you! Our 1 day only Black Friday Sale is a once a year event that you don’t want to miss.

Happy Savings & Holidays!

Please Note: The studio will be closed November 24th through November 27th. All orders are a final sale. Refunds and exchanges are not eligible on sale orders.

Orders placed before November 25th, 12:00am and after November 25th, 11:59pm are not eligible for the Black Friday discount.

All 2011 event, portrait & boudoir galleries will be re-released or extended until December 31st. In addition, we have a great holiday sale for you! Our 1 day only Black Friday Sale is a once a year event that you don’t want to miss.

Happy Savings & Holidays!

**Please note: That any purchases made before or after November 25th are not eligible for the Black Friday Sale discounts.

I am so excited for the Go Naked & Check Yourself event this Sunday at Teak with Sweetest Sin Boutique & Sugarush! Contact Sweetest Sin or Sugarush for tickets… come out to support a great cause (awareness for detectable cancers:Breast, Testicular, & Skin) and go home with some fantastic gifts from fabulous Red Bank business!

Together with Salon J•Elle of Metairie, LA, Brandi Grooms Photography brings her Boudoir Marathons to New Orleans!

An elegant French Quarter hotel, an awesome team of stylists, a rockin’ photographer and the beautiful YOU = SEXY!!

Don’t wait, spaces are limited… Book Now! ~ 732.889.4790

It’s that time of year again!  The following deadlines will ensure that you receive your products by the Holidays:

The deadline for all wedding, parent, as well as Couture and Bedside Table (magazine) boudoir album orders is November 14th.  All design approvals must be submitted and all balances must be paid in full on or before November 14th in order to complete the order and ensure holiday arrival.  If you still have revisions to submit, they must be submitted by November 7th in order to meet the November 14th deadline.

For a boudoir Little Black Book or Keepsake Album, your cover selection must be made by November 21st. All print selections for these albums must be submitted by December 5th.

The deadline for all print and canvas orders is December 5th.

Some products may be available after the above deadlines, but will incur rush fees, many of which double the price of the product, so make sure that you get your orders in on time!

**PLEASE NOTE: Our offices will be closed December 23nd through December 26th, and again December 31st until January 3rd. **

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your parents, grandparents, or significant other, we do have a number of options available, so send over an email and we can discuss what products would best fit your budget.

If you have any questions or need help with your order, please let us know!

Voted the “Best Shop” by Best of Intima 2011, Sweetest Sin has a lot to celebrate! With over 350 lingerie stores reviewed in the United States and Canada, and 165 nominees, Sweetest Sin was one of the 29 finalists. This past week Sweetest Sin also celebrated it’s 2 year anniversary, and the recent launch of a brand new website.

Between the Sheets designer, Layla L’obatte came from New York to celebrate with Angie, and showcase her gorgeous line of intimates and loungewear. I can’t wait to do a photo shoot with her collection… LOVE it!

 Complete with door gifts, a corset Cupcake cake from Sugarush, her award in hand, A little bubbly, and fabulous lingerie, Sweetest Sin’s birthday bash was a blast!

Happy Birthday Sweetest Sin!

I know, it has been way too long since I’ve blogged! But it’s been for a good reason… I’ve been crazy busy making pretty pictures of gorgeous women like yourself!!! I’ve returned with good news though!

Our 2011 Fall Boudoir Marathon info:

Please contact the studio at 732.889.4790 for booking and pricing details. Remember, spaces are limited for the Marathons so reserve your time slot asap!

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For those of you that don’t know me yet, I am a necklace fanatic. I have an incredibly eclectic collection. I have to admit though, that I am new to the world of earring collection, but well on my way to a vast array. I am so excited about the new additions to my jewelry collection that I got at Carla Gizzi‘s Pink Bank Girls Night Out! I’ve been wearing them everyday since the event.

Thursday, May 5th Carla Gizzi hosted a Girls Night Out in support of Paint the Town Pink, Riverview Medical Center‘s efforts to raise awareness of the importance of breast cancer prevention, detection and treatment.

Carla always goes above and beyond for her events. She hand makes all of the food and mixes up her own delicious sangria. I think everyone that has read my blog knows by now that I LOVE this store… and Carla! Every corner you turn there is something that surprises and delights you. I spent 4 hours there for last Thursday’s event, and I would come back to an area that I already explored only to find something I hadn’t noticed before.

In addition to the great food and shabby chic home decor and jewelry, Carla had a few other treats for her guests. Nicole Lerario from A Kneaded Vacation had a line of people waiting to get their mini massage. The faces on everyone when they emerged from her chair was enough to make you hop in line, let alone the raving compliments. Reiki Master, Fran Gizzi was conducting mini Reiki sessions. I wish I had the opportunity to have a session with her. I have heard such wonderful things about both Reiki and Fran. Angie of Sweetest Sin Boutique was booking up appointments for bra fittings after informing ladies of the importance and benefits of having your girls properly fitted. I found out that 85% of women are wearing the wrong size bra. What are we thinking?… Our bra is an essential part of our wardrobe and I discovered that a properly fit can make you look ten pounds skinnier. WOW,  you know I  went in that Saturday and was sized! Carla’s mom

I want to thank Carla for inviting me to showcase my work as well. I met a great group of ladies and the feedback about my work so exciting to hear. Thank you ladies!

At every event held during Paint the Town Pink pledge sheets are available for women to pledge to have their annual mammogram and contribute to another woman’s mammography through the pink donation banks.

So, the next time you see an event at Carla Gizzi‘s come on over and have some fun, good food, make new friends, support a good cause, and go home with some fabulous vintage inspired, shabby chic finds!

April showers are upon us, and I thought we could all use a pick-me-up. What better way to celebrate the arrival of Spring than with a showering of gifts. Yes, I will be showering you with beautiful, fun, sexy and pampering gifts this April with the help of a few fantastic friends…

… Over a $1,200.00 $1500 worth of products and gift certificate giveaways!

Every week I will be giving away fabulous goodies such as:

• Girls Night Out at Sweetest Sin Boutique with a $50 gift certificate. Enjoy a private shopping party with your girlfriends complete with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, bra fittings, and exclusive specials

• Dramatically change your eyes with a set of Flirt Lash Extension by Winks for naturally looking fuller lashes

• Gift certificates to the empowering Woman Rising classes with Vivian Taormina at Tao Massage

• Vintage inspired shabby chic Carla Gizzi jewelry and home decor products gift certificate

• a Glowing full body tan with Airbrush Tanning by Nikki

• an Airbrush tanning party with Airbrush Tanning by Nikki

•a Gift basket of  Soapmarket‘s very own MarketBody collection of natural bath and body products including rich and moisturizing body lotion, creamy organic sugar scrub, relaxing bath salts, olive oil & shea butter bar soaps and a vegetable & soy blend candle.

• Explore the incredible potential of hair color! Whether you are battling grays, going for a color change or intensifying your natural color, the expert colorists at Salon Concrete will award one lucky winner with a brilliant hair color service.

• Gift certificate to Frame to Please for beautiful custom framing

• a Petite Portrait Session (for either engagement, maternity, kids, or family portraiture) with BGP

Grand Prize is a PRIVATE BOUDOIR SESSION with BGP

So, what do you have to do?

It’s simple! All you have to do is show some love by liking each of the 9 service provider’s facebook pages (links above lead to their pages). Then, head back on over here to my blog and leave a love note in the comments section of the this blog post (April Showers) mentioning that you just spread some facebook love to BGP and our fabulous friends.
Your name will be placed in the tri-weekly drawings for our goodies.

The GRAND PRIZE drawing  will be on the last day of the month (Saturday, April 30th 2011).

**Winners will be announced here each Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday!

This past Saturday was the third Red Bank Wedding Walk. We had a wonderful bunch of brides-to-be stop by to set up fittings for their bridal undergarments and honeymoon lingerie with Sweetest Sin Boutique, as well as consultations for both their wedding and boudoir photography with Brandi Grooms Photography.

At this Wedding Walk, Sweetest Sin and BGP raffled off a Girls Night Out for one lucky lady and her best girlfriends.

Our winner is Laura Black

The boudoir marathon is almost full.

I only have 3 2 spots available!

9:30 – 11:30

10:15 – 12:15

1:45 – 3:45

2:00 – 4:30 (Just added)

Here is what is included:

Please contact the studio for pricing and booking details at 732.889.4790

Have a lovely Valentine’s Day!

I hope it is filled with surprises.

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Don’t miss out!

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♥ Happy Hour Prices ♥

♥ Ticket prices are $20 per person and includes a Gift Card to Sweetest Sin Boutique & Spa At The Galleria ♥.

♥ For Pre-sale Tickets, please contact Taste 732.219.9770 or Sweetest Sin Boutique 732.747.3550 ♥ Tickets are limited ♥

♥ Vip tables available at Taste ( $150.00 per Table and includes 4 Tickets) please call for reservations ♥

♥ Photos available upon request with models ♥

♥ No Cameras will be permitted during the show and you must be 21 to attend ♥

♥ Sweetest Sin Gift Certificates available for purchase at Taste ♥

♥ Sponsors ♥

Taste
Social Butterfly
Sweetest Sin Boutique www.mysweetestsin.com
Brandi Grooms Photography www.brandigroomsphotography.com
Spa At The Galleria

♥ Hair/Makeup Provided by Spa At The Galleria ♥

Lunar Eclipse December 21, 2010

I am thankful for all that I have…

my wonderful husband,

my great friends,

my adorable kitties,

an awesome job with fabulous clients,

and a family that I love so much!

Thank you all!

P.S. Thanks Louise and Alix for doing such a wonderful job on our wedding photos… I can’t stop looking at them, obviously : )

Alright all of you brides-to-be, Wedding Walk is back! Mark you calendars for November 13th. Register here, and take a peek at some of the fabulous grand prizes you could win at the Molly Pitcher reception.

Stop by Sweetest Sin Lingerie Boutique to see Angie and me for a stamp that gets you closer to winning those grand prizes.

P.S. We have some give-a-ways of our own ; P

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Looking for that perfect gift to give for the holidays or just want to spice up? Celebrate with us on Sunday November 7th at our Naughty and Nice Boudoir Marathon.

For details and more information please contact the studio at 732.889.4790.

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I am excited to announce that the photo below was accepted and nominated for the 4th Annual International Color Awards Photography Masters Cup. It is such an honor to have been nominated for a second time, and published in both the Masters Cup Yearbook and The PHOTO Paper.

4th Annual nomination, 2010:

2nd Annual nomination, 2008:

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