Wow. Things have been pretty busy in my corner of the world. Too busy to even write a blog post. I made a commitment not to produce any shoddy work on this blog so I have no intention of starting now. In the near future I will positively thrilled to share some stories from a friend of mine. To compensate, here are some great pics from our latest shoot.

We have 2 additional photo shoots coming up. October 1 and 6th. I can’t wait to show you the results.

Shoulders back and relaxed, body in one complete line, head upright eyes looking straight ahead.

Years ago every well-bred girl was given posture lessons. She learned how to move with smoothness of form, how to have a proper sense of dignity and self-respect. Even today, we send our little girls to dance school in hopes that they will grow up graceful young women rather than prima ballerinas.

“A rounded back, sagging shoulders and a drooping chin create an image of extreme lassitude, or discouragement with life…and of being ten years older than you really are.”
-A Guide to Elegance

Listed below are The Top 3- If I can master these, I think I will be proficient in my carriage graces.

Sitting:
Knees and ankles together. It has only been a more recent change that even allowed women to cross their legs. It was previously seen as strictly a male position. It is now more generally accepted, but knees and ankles together is far more feminine. Good support for the spine, and spine gently in line.

Standing:
Too often when someone shouts “shoulders back” we overcorrect and in a matter of minutes start feeling sore muscle tension. I recently tried this exercise for straightening my shoulders with much success. Take a basic ruler and slide it underneath the straps of your shirt, sleeveless works best. With only 20-30 minutes a day I have found it very beneficial in straightening my should blades without causing undue strain.
Another excellent way to improve your posture as a lady is to have a fellow “posture enthusiast” record on a video camera your mobility during the day. Watching yourself can be very enlightening.

Walking:

Lets give you a new firm backbone in place of the few pieces of spaghetti you’ve been getting along with till now. Shoulders back, head high, facing the world! No more of this Slouching Sam or Potted Penelope!
Most women, when walking, are subconsciously looking down at the ground. Partly because we want to avoid tripping on anything, but the majority of the time it’s just habitual. If you can keep your head at eye level your stance will be improved dramatically. A fun way to check on your gait is to watch your mirrored image in store windows as you walk by. Check if you appear hunched forward (especially a tendency when wearing heels) or bent at the waist.

A few common pitfalls:
Group photos (3 or more), don’t lean in towards the center if you can help it. Your body is shifted out of proportion and it usually makes your stomach or hips appear enlarged.

Sitting on the floor, avoid Indian squat. It may be more comfortable, but it hunches your back, sags your shoulders and draws attention to your crotch area. All of which are far from modest or feminine.

Drum roll please….

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Some of my favorite pictures:

Get a behind the scenes peek at a Christa Taylor photo shoot. This will be the first of 3 photo shoots this September/October. And of course, the best is saved for last.

We had an incredibly successful shoot. Shown below are a few images captured by Jocelyn Edlin, my Director of photography. While she doesn’t usually get behind the camera for the shoots, she is a private photographer and is huge help in administrating the entire event.

This is Amy, and as surprising as it sounds…she has never had any prior modeling experience. Amy is a joy to work with, very easy going and flexible. She is a Christian and a close family friend of my trusted stylist, Karen Davis.

Meet Kyleen, she has a tremendous personality and spunk that comes through in all her pictures. It was pleasure to shoot with her.

Here’s the gang…

From Left to right: Jelani, our photographer, me (I like soccer balls, and the book is to cover my bad hair day), Kyleen (seated), Andie Haugen (she was shooting the shoot =), Amy (seated) and Jocelyn Edlin (holding the Houndstooth coat)

Meet our 2007 Make a Wish contest winner!

Lauren from More Precious Than Rubies

Congratulations!

View Lauren’s wishlist here: Lauren’s wishlist

The secret for beautiful complexion is naturally radiant, healthy and glowing skin.

You do not need to lather your skin with layers of make up or undergo fancy and expensive skin treatments to achieve beautiful skin. What you do need, however, is a well-balanced diet, regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle. If you follow these basic lifestyle tips, the glowing radiance will be yours in no time.

Skin cleansing
The most important first step to healthy and beautiful skin is to clean your skin twice daily. Depending on your skin type, you could use a mild and natural ways of treatment specially suited for it. Excessive use of make-up tends to clog the pores leading to acne and dry skin . Also, if you perspire a lot or exercise heavily, you must rinse and massage your body with a loofah to remove dead skin build-up. Since your body excretes toxins through your skin as you sleep, it is essential that you cleanse your skin well just before you sleep. Also, your skin needs to breathe while you sleep. Adding a few drops of essential oils to your skin cleanser will augment its cleaning effect as well as lend a fragrance to it.

Drinking plenty of water
Drinking water is very healthy as it flushes out all the impurities and toxins. These wastes if not discarded in time through internal organs likes the kidneys, liver, lungs etc will eventually find their way through the skin leading to unhealthy rashes and acne . It is recommended that you drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily. Along with a healthy and fibre-rich diet drinking plenty of water will not only help cleanse your body of toxins but also keep your colon functioning well. Water also keeps your skin hydrated and moisturized giving it a healthy glow and radiance.

Exercising daily
A daily exercise regime will help you to keep fit and give your skin a healthy shine. Fresh air and exercising in the outdoors helps to oxygenate your cells and facilitate waste removal through your skin. Exercises such as walking, biking, jogging and weight-training improve cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance providing you with increased energy and healthy complexion.

Sleeping well
A good skin care tip is to sleep well. Sleeping is often underrated but is truly one of the most essential secrets to good looking skin. If you are sleep deprived you skin tends to look sallow, dull and tired. It will give you puffy eyes with dark circles and moreover your energy levels with decline making you feel and look unhealthy.

Natural sunlight
Fresh air and a little exposure to the sun’s natural rays go a long way in keeping your bones and healthy and young Looking skin . With the body’s natural ability to convert the sun’s rays into Vitamin D, the body absorbs the calcium and remains fit and healthy. Supplemented with enough fluids and healthy diets, a little bit of sunshine also acts as an anti-aging element. Sun exposure helps heal eczema, psoriasis and acne. If you have been advised to avoid the sun entirely, take in other sources of vitamin D which include egg yolks, fish liver oil, vitamin-D-supplemented soy or cow’s milk, organ meats, salmon, sardines, and herring.

Following these easy but essential skin care tips and beauty care habits will cleanse your skin, work as anti-aging agents and give you beautiful skin naturally. And Even look out to the Ways For treating acne.

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