Makeup Party at the loft

Have you ever wanted to learn to apply your makeup like the pros?

We are so pleased to announce our upcoming Makeup Party at The Loft August 7th at 6:30pm. The session will be taking place in our chic loft located in downtown Dayton, Ohio

The details:
Cost:$75 per person or $100 for a couple(so grab your best girlfriends and bring them along)

Includes:professional makeup tips and application for each guest provided by professional makeup artist Michelle Richardson of A Vogue Idea, Complimentary cocktails and hors d oeuvres, a goody bag for every guest and a 5x7 photo from the night.We will have makeup on hand but also feel free to bring your own makeup bag if you have products you would like to work with or have questions about.

We’re working hard to make this an amazing event for you, and we just know you’re going to love it! If you’d like to speak to us in person or if you have any questions, we’d love to hear from you! Give us a call at 513-465-6607
Space is very limited as we do factor plenty of time to get dolled up and it will be on a first come, serve basis. If you would like to reserve a spot there is a $50 retainer due upon booking. Contact me with "Makeup Loft Party" in the subject line at Michelle@avogueidea.com

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OMG! OMG! I AM FREAKING OUT!!!!!!!! HOLY COWS!!!!!!! OMG! I am SPEECHLESS! I am watching right now.....
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Tracy!!!!!!!!! You made me look AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Blush Boudoir Winner Is........

Lisa Adams....you are truly beautiful inside and out. Thank you for sharing beautiful story.

My name is Lisa Adams. I live in Englewood, and I am a mother of three children. Zachary, my oldest, is fourteen, next is Jacob, who would have been eleven, and then lastly is my daughter, Jadyn, who is eight. I have wonderful children, and I consider myself to be very fortunate and blessed to be lucky enough to be their mother.

Even though life brings up challenges and obstacles, the key to success is within. In my experience, if a person stays true to their goals, does not give up, is determined, strong, or in some cases, stubborn, that person will succeed.

I have been pursuing my college degree, on and off, for twenty years. I went to a local community college after high school, but after a year or so of attending part-time, I became discouraged, and quit. I enrolled again about a decade or so later, after the death of my son.

My son, Jacob, passed away when he was 13 months old. Jacob had Down Syndrome. In addition, he had a congential heart defect, which is common to babies with Down Syndrome. His life was determined to be “fragile” until finally he was healthy enough to have open heart surgery to repair the defect. Jacob had open heart surgery when he was seven months old and came through just fine. We had 7 healthy, wonderful, months with him, until he got what is called RSV. RSV, which can be fatal, is a respiratory virus, and for Jacob, it caused a complication, pulmonary hypertension. In addition, while in the hospital, he contracted influenza. All three conditions were too much and he passed away in January 10, 2000.

I tried several things to ease my grief. I adopted pets, went to grief groups, volunteered for childcare at Miami Valley Down Syndrome Association (MVDSA) meetings, attended MVDSA mom meetings so I could play with the Down Syndrome children, I had another child, and I also enrolled back in college. College was an excellent distraction and outlet because it allowed me to write and talk about Jacob. I stayed in school until my divorce. Going through a divorce is of course difficult, but Chris and I have been able to remain close and amicable.

Several years went by before I enrolled in classes again. I began to feel very unhappy and dissatisfied with my professional life. In addition, I wanted to be a good role model for my children. Even more, I wanted my family, more specifically, my Grandmothers, to be proud of me. Growing up, I was closer to my Grandmothers than my parents, and my Grandparents were the ones who were there for me providing guidance, support, and their unconditional love. I have always been close with my Grandmothers, however, as I transitioned into woman and motherhoods, my Grandmothers were two of the dearest, treasured, and valued people in my life. I confided in them, and their guidance inspired and motivated me to become a better mother, wife, friend, student, and overall, a better person.


When I decided to enroll again, I did it with the intention of finally finishing my degree. I was working another dead-end job and attending school part-time when I was laid-off. Thank goodness I am married to the most wonderful and incredible man ever! My husband Mike is very loving, generous, and his thoughtfulness blows my mind. Mike suggested I stay at home with the kids and go to school full-time, so that is what I did. Mike made enormous sacrifices for me. He became the sole provider for me and my children, took on more side-jobs to earn extra money, and he made budgetary changes. He is the kind of husband that said, “Honey, since you are staying at home and going to school full-time, let’s buy a pool membership so you and the kids can have fun this summer”.


Being able to stay home and go to school provided me with extraordinary opportunities. I was able to spend more time with my Grandma Kline. We had a “play-date” every Tuesday. I picked her up and we went to lunch, ran errands, went shopping, grocery shopping, I helped her around the house, and I took her to doctor’s appointments. During that summer, her health deteriorated and she needed additional help. I was able spend even more time with her, just helping in taking care of her. Sadly, she passed away September 17, 2008, but I was so thankful I was able to have the time spend with her. More recently, I had another extraordinary opportunity. We had plans to go to Florida and visit my Grandparents over spring break. However, my Grandma was in the hospital. At the beginning of the week, we thought she was going to get better and be discharged to a rehab center before going home. She thought rehab was going to be awful, but I told her I would stay with her, and we would do it together. By the end of the week, her condition had changed, and rehab was no longer an option. Because I was going to stay with her and my Grandfather, she was discharged home under Hospice’s care. Sadly, Mike and my children had to say goodbye to her while she was still in the hospital. On the down side, I said goodbye to Mike and my children, not knowing when I was going to see them again. Yet on the positive side, my opportunity to stay with her allowed me to plan a family reunion, my Grandparents 63rd wedding anniversary party, and an after-party for every day thereafter. The week she was home, was my opportunity to show her how much I loved her and show much she meant to me. I treated that week as a testament of my love, devotion, and admiration of her. There was no doubt, she knew every second of every passing moment, how much she meant to me. My Grandma passed away April 11, 2010.



Now, my college graduation has passed and my last day of school has passed. I went to graduation ceremonies on May 8 and my last day of class was May 24, 2010. Even though I had my husband’s loving support all they way, I still had to stay true to my goals, and not give up. And when times got tough, I had to pull strength from places I didn’t know I had. In the darkest moments is when you shine the most, you may not see your light, but others do…and they will follow it. I have succeeded in achieving my goals because of the encouragement from those that have meant the most to me, my husband, children, and my Grandma’s. I earned 2 bachelors and graduated summa cum laude. I could not have done it without those here beside me and those watching over me from above. My life can be an example of how people can still achieve their goals, no matter how long it takes or challenges life brings.

Thank you for your consideration,

Lisa M. Adams


Lisa your going to be our a super model for a day. Enjoy hair and makeup, photoshoot and gift prints. Michelle and I are looking forward to giving you a day to remember!

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Keep the Blush Boudoir nominations coming in. Please include a photo along with a story of this beautiful strong woman. Email us at picturesbytracy@gmail.com {subject: Blush Nominees}

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Blush Boudoir- Giving Back

Here at Blush Boudoir we like to celebrate women of all types. It is so easy in this fast paced world to forget about how special it really is to be a woman. Whether you are a bride to be, a wife of 30 years, or a woman who has overcome an obstacle it is important to take the time and remember that you are beautiful. In appreciation of beautiful strong women all over the world Blush Boudoir is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity. One lucky lady will get the chance to be a super model for a day. Enjoy hair and makeup professional photography and photos that will last a lifetime. Don't be intimidated this shoot is about you and celebrating who you are and that is what the photos will show. We want to hear from you whether you are nominating someone or you are the one who like to represent what it is to be a beautiful woman inside and out.

Please email me at picturesbytracy@gmail.com {subject: Blush Nominees}

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Hannah and I started our friendship when she meet with me to photograph her wedding. I instantly fell in love with her warm smile and happy go luck personality. To know this girl is to love her. I was so excited when she emailed me about doing a session as an anniversary gift. Even though she trust me 100% she was still very nervous! After receiving this text below I think she's pretty happy she did the session:)

{my heart is pounding out of my chest!!! Oh my GOSH Tracy you are an angel...I LOVE them!!!}

We Love ETSY: Blush-Boudoir

Creating vintage inspired and custom designed pieces made to make you feel like the starlet of the room. We design unique accessories from custom veils to mini top hats that make you look and feel fabulous. If you are looking for something specific that we dont have be sure and contact us, we would be glad to work with you to design the perfect piece for you.


Pin Me Up Couture was created in March 2009 by a photographer and makeup artist duo who were a little bored with the current trends. As a photographer and a makeup artist we realized there were not enough fabulous hair pieces and hats available so we decided to make our own! It has been an incredible first year and we are just getting started. Look out 2010 Pin Me Up Couture is on the move.

Check out our fantastic 2009 customers on our blog.... http://www.pinmeupcouture.blogspot.com/ You can also now find us on Facebook.

ANNOUNCEMENT: If you live in the Dayton/Cincinnati area you can try on our pieces at, The Bridal Studio located in Covington, The Bridal Shop located in Cincinnati and our downtown Dayton location. All locations are available by appt please contact us or the shops for further information. !

xoxo
~Tracy and Michelle
{photo credit: Jenny Sun- birdcage by PinMeUpCouture}

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Will my images appear on your website?

Your privacy is our top priority and all images are kept secure. We would LOVE to share your beautiful images with other women who may be considering a boudoir photo shoot, but your portraits WILL NOT appear on our website or blog unless we have your permission. Your privacy will be respected completely.
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What do I need to know regarding the day of my photo session?

-Wear loose clothing the day of your session. Tight - or even form-fitting - clothing will leave marks on your body, and we want your skin to be as smooth and flawless as possible

-Drink plenty of water the day of and in the days before before your session. This will ensure that your skin is hydrated, which will also make sure your makeup goes on more smoothly and your skin has a healthy glow. You might even consider exfoliating (gently) a few days prior to your session and moisturize before getting dressed on the day of.

-Be sure to eat before your session. Not a huge meal, but the session will take a while and you’ll need your energy to hold some of those fantastic poses, so eat at least a light meal. And feel free to bring a light snack with you.

- If you have chosen to have professional make-up done, please arrive with a fresh, clean face (no makeup) that has been moisturized. Feel free to bring photos of makeup and/or hair styles you like if you feel that will help communicate the look

-Consider how your fingernails and toenails look. It’s not necessary to get a manicure or a pedicure, but make sure everything is neat and clean. A clear polish looks best in photos.

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I'm Tracy Abston, owner and your photographer at Blush Boudoir. My story...I have always had a passion for photography and making people feel beautiful. As a wedding photographer, my clients began asking for a intimate images to give their groom. After doing several boudoir sessions and receiving countless cards and emails expressing what an amazing time they had, that they never felt more gorgeous and confident before, how the images brought them to tears and so on. I knew that I was on to something amazing. So I started Blush Boudoir and I really want to encourage other women to have the same experience as so many of my Blush clients. At Blush Boudoir, we feel strongly every woman is absolutely beautiful and we will work with you to find your inner supermodel. We are located in a very chic loft studio in downtown Dayton and are a female staffed.