Birchbox Unveiling

I thought I'd share my Birchbox experience with all you lovely ladies.  Birchbox is a monthly service that delivers high end beauty products samples to your door for $10 a month including shipping.  Samples are customized to your liking based on how you complete your profile. I'm a bit of a product whore, and I love samples.  So let's take a look, and see what the bounty delivered for June:

It comes a bright pink box for easy identification.  We wouldn't want to misplace this fun item among the other not-so-fun items, like bills!
Upon opening the box, the samples are wrapped with care in colorful tissue paper.  It's like a getting present!  Such fun!

From left to right and top row to bottom row, we have Deborah Lippman "Stripper To Go" Nail Laquer removers.   There are two of them and a box of ten retails for $12.00.  Next up is Twirl by Kate Spade.  There's not much description of the actual scent but it's described as "carefree and joyful", and 3.4 fl. oz retails for $80.00. 
Next is Sircuit Cosmeceuticals molecular mist; it works to keep skin hydrated and can be used before make-up, in-flight, or to set make-up.  I'm not sure how much extra moisture I need humid and sunny FL, but this might be nice to have when traveling.  Full size is 1 oz. and retails for $28.00.  Right next to the molecular mist is another moisturizer sample from Weleda called Wild Rose Smoothing Facial Lotion.  It's imbued with rosehip seed oil and other antioxidants.  Full size is 8.5oz and retails for $25.00. 
And finally, to my utter and sheer delight, we have FULL size blush from Laura Gellar called Baked Blush N' Brighten.  It retails for $29.50, and is supposed to be versatile enough to use on both warm and cool complexions. 
What a great value for the money!  I am anxious to see what next month's box brings. 

Have You Always Wanted to be on a Magazine Cover?



Now you can!  Bodacious Betty will create a very special keepsake to commemorate your shoot, and create your own customized magazine cover.   Bodacious Betty is excited to announce that this comes with any Diva, Icon, or Bombshell package free!  This magazine isn't in print, but it's a fun way to memorialize your time in front of the camera. 

New Referral Program

Bodacious Betty is looking to get the word out, and is proud to announce a new referral program.  If a friend or relative of yours books with me, and lists you as the referral source, you get $50 off either the The Bombshell, Diva, or Icon photo package.  

Or you can score your own free pin up photo session with the gals by hosting a pin up party.  If you get at least three friends to book with you, the hostess is free!



New Video: How to Make Pin Up Facial Expressions and Poses

Hey dolls!  Once you've booked your shoot, watch this here video to learn to make the perfect Pin Up face and poses.  Practice! Practice! Practice!

Got a Groupon? Get more details here!

You've got your Groupon, and now you've got questions. First, I'd like to refer you to the FAQ page. After, you've read up on the FAQ, let's talk about what to expect when you redeem your Groupon:

1) Call or email Bodacious Betty at 813-704-0132, or bodaciousbetties@gmail.com; If there is no answer on the phone, don't panic. Betty is probably busy with another shoot, but when you leave a message, please leave the following info: your name, and how many groupons you will be redeeming, as well as your weekend availability. You can also view my calendar by clicking here: http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=bodaciousbetties@gmail.com

2) Location: It is possible for Bodacious Betty to come to your home, but the optimum location for this kind of shoot is at 1701 Studios in Ybor City. The reason for this is because of the ample room for hair and make-up, and access to all kinds of costumes and props. The backdrop/set is limited to a simple color background in either case.

3) Your hair and make-up will be done while you choose from your choice of refreshments. Betty will guide you through a few classic poses to make sure you look fantastic. You should allow an hour to one and a half hours for hair and make-up to be done, and about 45 minutes shoot time. Bodacious Betty suggests that you arrive no more than 15 minutes early, but do not be late for your appointment. You don't want to cut in on another client's time by arriving too early, or cause other clients to have to wait longer than necessary by being late.

***Cancellation Policy***

Appointments must be cancelled at least 48 hours in advance; studio hours are paid in advance and any less than 48 hour notice causes forfeiture of paid hours. Any client cancelling with less than 48 hours notice on a groupon redemption will be invoiced for at full price of $100 per person.

 
4) Once the shoot is complete, you will present your groupon for redemption. If you have a smartphone, just pull up your groupon on your smartphone, and it will be scanned. Otherwise, just print out your groupon and give it to Bodacious Betty.

5) Allow at least two weeks after shoot time to receive your edited photos and souvenir print.

6) You will receive notification via email that your online gallery is ready. From there, please email your selection for your souvenir print to bodaciousbetties@gmail.com.
7) Your souvenir print and your disc of images will be mailed separately. The images on disc are logoed and are for your use on the internet. Again, you do have the option of buying additional prints via your online gallery.

***Upgrades/Optional Services***

If you have more than two people, but only one groupon, you may add a friend for $35.00 additional.

If you have a particular hairstyle in mind, or something intricate, we can accommodate you with some an advance notice, but there is an upcharge of $45.00.
Tutorial/mini-class on how to do your own vintage make-up is $50.00. Again, this does need to specified in advance.

Unedited Proofs on CD; average number of proofs is about 30 images, you may purchase for $25.00

Have you ever wanted anything custom pinstriped?

Read all about Patrick Vasallo's Custom Crappers, and see his pinstriping skills in action in this next issue of Pin Up America magazine on sale now at pinupamerica.com! Why is this issue so special?  Because Bodacious Betty had the pleasure of shooting the cover, centerfold, and writing the article!



Patrick can pin up anything from his lady pin up Judy Pop to any other random object you think of.  If you'd like a chance to be published in a pin up publication, schedule your shoot today, and don't forget to enter the drawing for the Free Photoshoot contest, ending March 20!

Free Photoshoot Contest/Giveaway

Free Photoshoot Contest- One retro look with 5 edited prints- Hair and make-up included. Here are the contest rules: 1) If you haven't done so already, please "like" my FB page:   www.facebook.com/bodaciousbetty 2)What kind of photoshoot/theme would you like to do? Please include the theme, where you'd like to do the shoot and why you chose that location, along with an idea of what you'd like to wear. 3) Submit your entry via email to bodaciousbetties@gmail.com

You can send pictures as examples, and you may enter as many times as you like. Winner to be announced 03/20/11!

Body Flaws? No worries!

Part of glamour photography is photo editing.  We make you look your best with proper hair, lighting, and make-up, but we also recognize that all women have certain insecurities.  Bodacious Betty does all her own photo editing.  Below are samples of just what we can do.  You'll notice that none of the examples are 'shopped beyond recognition.  You're supposed to look like you, just your very best version of you. 

This lady here has some age spots and fine lines in the picture on the left.  The picture on the right is a smoother complexion with no age spots.  There's still a hint of fine lines, but the softening is more realistic.  Your glamour photos can be smoothed, and edited to your liking.  It's always easier and better to take a lighter approach first.  If you find that you want additional retouching, we'll work with you to make you happy.

This is just like losing 10 lbs. with no bumps or bulges!

Even the worst case of cellulite can be smoothed out!  See?  No worries! 



Holiday Boudoir Shoot

Meet Erika who celebrated the holiday the right way with some sexy boudoir shots!



This pose really shows off her best assets in a very flattering way.