4 Reasons Every Girl Should Model For A Boudoir Photoshoot

It’s promiscuous, it’s too ris-kay, whatever naysayers may say… DON’T LISTEN TO THEM! I recently did a shoot with my favorite photographer that completely pushed me out of my comfort zone, and damn am I so glad I did! I have to say, the last two weeks leading up to the shoot I was so nervous! I wasn’t losing the weight I had wanted, I had the worst breakout, it felt like everything that could go wrong was going wrong. The day of the shoot though… that day is the day all of those feelings went away. It was “The Day”!

I had learned a lot from this shoot, and this is why EVERY WOMAN should model in a boudoir shoot at least once in her life!

1. The ultimate sense of self – love!

This shoot is all about you! Go out and get yourself that sexy outfit you loved, treat yourself to a spa day! mani – pedi’s, facials, the works! you deserve it! pamper yourself and get yourself that happy glow! It will show!

2. You get a built in hype-woman!

You should choose a photographer who you feel completely comfortable with! The photographer I chose I have known for years, shes family! Needless to say I felt completely comfortable with her and boy can I say, BIGGEST HYPE WOMAN EVER! she was so encouraging and made me feel like a total baddie!

3. The power from within!

Theres something about the poses that your photographer will have you do that not only makes you feel like a bad b*** but not only that, but makes you feel like you can command a room. some of my favorites were in front of a window or sitting on top of a couch or playing on the bed!

4. The confidence boost

I promise you, once you see the finish product of the shoot and you get your pictures back… the confidence boost you will feel is like no other! It will have you thinking “omg is this really me?!?! I am hottt!!!”

Getting a budior shoot done is honestly so much fun, with the right photographer the atmosphere will be light, positive and all around just fun! This shoot is sure to have you feeling like a new woman! It’s also a plus if you have a significant other and you surprise them one day with a picture… trust me, you will thank me later! *Insert devilish smile emojii* Even if you don’t have a significant other and you just do the shoot for you, Girl more power to you!

Go Do The Damn Thing! udio

About the author: Ashley Denton is a creative artist who’s mediums include music, theater, dance and creative writing. This girl thrives on coffee, adventure and exploration. Ashley has been writing professionally for five years and editing for four. Ashley is also one of Puckermob’s newest editors.

Fatherless And Fierce

Growing Up Without A Father

What does every girl want in her life? Well besides marrying her soul mate, is her father being supportive. When a father leaves because of abuse, drugs, or he’s a workaholic, or he just does, it has been proven to hurt that daughter(s) more than the son(s). And it hurts more on certain days like…

Fathers Day–

Everyone is with their Father on this Day Of Celebration. Except more than half the woman across the world. It may just be one of those days just like every other but deep down its not, to you it is like seeing every other girl in the world be happy holding hands, spending the day with, hanging out, loving, seeing, being with their Father, everyone except for you.

Graduation-

Graduating is one of the most important days in everyone’s life including Fathers and Mothers. Graduating is a thank you to them, and in a way telling them you raised this grad and that you helped them become this person.

Wedding Day-

Your wedding day isn’t just about you it’s about how far you have come in life and it seems like you are just beginning but honestly you are. And you are starting a brand new chapter in your life and it’s not only about you it’s also about your parents.

Strong girls, without Dads, stay strong. And be grateful for who you are becoming. You are Fatherless and fierce.

Don’t Settle Until You Find the Guy Who Loves You Like This

One day you meet someone and with all the excitement in the world, you start planning your future because like so many of us, you get caught up in the thrill of something new and the abundance of possibilities.

Then, like a freaking tidal wave, you wake up one morning, kick yourself in the ass and without a second thought you run for the hills because you know you’re not the kind of person who can possibly settle.

The attraction may be there but the connection is not, it’s that simple. Don’t force it and don’t fake it, cause you won’t make it. Your heart deserves magic and don’t you forget that, ever.

The heart knows exactly what you need, who you need and when you need it, so be patient and believe that every day you’re closer to finding the one for you.

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Read This If You’re Afraid of Spending Time Alone

In this busy world, it seems that people are always being pulled away to some social setting. Whether it’s work, family obligations, friendships, etc., we’re often left with little time to ourselves.

Of course, social interaction is important and should be a regular part of our daily lives. However, it’s important to set aside time to yourself each day, where you can simply be alone to reflect.

Some of the best decisions I’ve made have been during these times.

Why? Without any stress or outside influence, you’re better able assess who you are as an individual. You’re better able to figure out your values, needs, goals, and sources of happiness.

Alone time is crucial because it provides us with the ability to focus solely on yourself. You’re not going to be able to figure out where you need self-improvement if you don’t invest in some time to yourself.

There’s just as much to learn about yourself when you’re alone as there is when you’re with others.

I find that people often overlook the value of solitude. Being able to disconnect from the world for a little bit each day not only helps in self-reflection, but it also helps reduce the stress we endure in our hectic lives.

I Won’t Change Who I Am to Please You, I Am Enough As I Am

It is amazing how many people are intimidated by a woman with an independent, strong personality. It is so easily confused with a bad attitude.

Instead of being scared of a woman with some independence, hype us up. We work hard for it, don’t shoot us down for having it. Awh damn, I should probably watch my language. Nah, fuck that. I am grown. I say what I want.

The fact that I let a curse word slip every now and again doesn’t mean I am not a wonderful young woman. It is about how I act in professional situations. I’m not gonna curse out my boss, but as for you, someone who wants to change me, fuck you.

If you don’t have something nice to say, then don’t say anything at all. But they still do: “You are so bossy. You nag way too much.”

Bossy you say? I think you confuse being bossy with being a leader. And I am a natural leader. I like to help those who are scared to take the reins themselves.

Nag is such a harsh word. I am so sorry that you cannot handle simple directions. If you think me asking you to do something, or stating how I feel is nagging, then maybe I am not the one with the problem here.

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Confidence is knowing we will walk through pain to the other side

What Is Confidence Anyway ?

“Now, see… the thing that makes women strong is that we have the guts to be vulnerable. We have the ability to feel the depths of our emotion, and we know that we will walk through it to the other side.” -Cat Grant on SuperGirl CW

We Are All Unique

There is no woman exactly like another, but there is one thing that we all have in common with one another, the strength to be vulnerable. We love with every part of our hearts. When our hearts shatters we feel as though we will never make it through. The amazing strength of all of us is that we love with everything and know that we will make it through the heart break.

“We know that we will walk through it to the other side.” This is confidence and after a major break up you don’t have that. You spend time wondering what went wrong but it’s time to make a change in your life. It is time to put your confidence and your life back. Most people make the mistake of thinking that they need superficial badges of success before they can feel good about themselves, things like money, fame, a big house, the right job or the right car. This is not a way to build your confidence because what happens when all these things are stripped away? You feel insecure and worthless again.

Our confidence is determined by closing the gap between where we are now and where we want to be.

The beauty of this is that you can be miles away from where you want to be and still be confident. Picture yourself living the life you want, with the person you want to spend it with, doing the things that make you happiest. And picture yourself not crying over a guy who is not crying about you. Picture yourself out with friends having a great time and happy.

We all deal with confidence issues.

Every girl, every guy, ever person has dealt with a confidence issue or will deal with another confidence issue. It could be you don’t know where the problems lies in your lack of confidence or it could be you are lacking the tools to fix it.

Once all your merits and possessions have been stripped away, how much can you genuinely love yourself? It’d the extent to which you can look in the mirror and say: “That person right there in front of me is the best friend I will ever have.” When you can do this nothing else matters at the end of the day, because this is the layer of confidence that no one can takeaway from you.

Here are ten ways to up your confidence when you are feeling down and out.

1. Look at your best self.

Don’t save it for special occasions. If it makes you feel good about yourself, then add it to your morning ritual. Anything you do from washing, shaving,brushing/flossing your teeth, putting on moisturizer, dressing your best, make-up,sorting out your hair.Take some pride in your appearance and take the time to look your best. This might mean you have to get up 45 minutes earlier, well so be it! It will make a huge difference when you start the day.

2. Work on your body.

Start exercising 3-4 times a week. I know it’s a pain and we don’t always have time for it but you will feel better, look better, and sleep better. Don’t spend hours in the gym. It takes 30-45 mins for a proper gym session so work less and enjoy more. Get creative! You don’t always have to go to the gym. Be outside and do new things.

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I Want More from My Relationships and I’m Done Being Sorry for it

Wanting More From My Relationships

As a culture, we perpetuate the idea that women are inherently “too much.” Too clingy, too loving, to distant, too big, too small, too loud, too quiet, too independent, too needy–you name it and women over do it.

Please.

I am so sick of being told I’m too much. Because the truth is that no matter what I am, I’ll always be too much of something for someone.

So that’s why I’m done pretending like the noncommittal lifestyle suits me.

I’m tired of playing hard to get and I’m over trying to play it cool when you tell me you want to keep things casual when what you really mean is that I’m coming on too strong and that scares your fragile, egotistical foundation of logic that you need more than just me all while stating that I’m also somehow too much for you.

You say I’m moving too fast, but you just want to keep your options open; or maybe I’m just expecting too much when I mention that sleeping around probably isn’t the best way to cultivate a new relationship.

Yeah, silly me.

But you know what? I’m done.

Yes, I need more than a bimonthly text message and the flickering hope that you’ll like me if I try really hard to do everything ‘right.’

I deserve to be pursued and sought after in ways that you may believe are too difficult, but I’m through acting like that’s okay. I require effort and attention and I’m done being ashamed of that fact or pretending that I don’t want more.

Because I am simply worth too much to accept what little you’re willing to offer.

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70 Quotes For When You Just Can’t Pull Yourself Out Of A Funk

“Funk is the absence of any and everything you can think of, but the very essence of all that is. And saying that, I’m saying funk is anything that we create in our minds that we want to do, what we want to be, but we don’t have the resources.”

It happens. You find yourself tired of your monotonous routine, you can’t envision where your life is headed and nothing seems right. But that doesn’t mean things can’t change. That doesn’t mean this feeling will last forever. It doesn’t mean your life doesn’t have something wonderful planned for you.

Sometimes you just have to find a new way of seeing it.

1. “Stay close to anything that makes you glad you are alive.”

2. “Don’t let idiots ruin your day.”

3. “You are helpful, and you are loved, and you are forgiven, and you are not alone.”

4. “Because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to, doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have.”

5. “Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you will look back and realize they were the big things.”

6. “It wasn’t a waste of time if you learned something.”

7. “Either you run the day or the day runs you.”

8. “ You don’t need a new day to start over. You only need a new mindset.”

9. ”Attract what you expect, reflect what you desire, become what you respect, mirror what you admire.”

10. “The less you care, the happier you will be.”

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If You’re Not Making Enemies, You’re Not Living

One thing we’ve learned for sure as we grow is that people will always have an opinion of us.

No matter how hard we try to be a good person or do the right thing, no matter how much we try to consider other people’s feelings and change our actions to suit another, someone always has something to say about it.

Because if we let their trash talking get to us, it can really paralyze us with insecurity and uncertainty.

By nature, we want to be liked. We want to be accepted. But, most of the time, we allow our worth to be decided by the people on the sidelines. By people that see snapshots of our life but have no clue what the whole picture looks like.

We let ourselves be rattled by the comments and critiques because we are human. But if we live our lives trying to make everyone like us or adapt to what other people believe we should be like, we will be in a never-ending cycle of settling.

So yeah, it’s going to hurt when someone judges us or says something nasty about us, but their opinion is just that: theirs. It’s not who we are, it’s not what we stand for, it’s just their idiotic point of view.

Sorry, did I say idiotic? Oops…

But really, no one opinion should make or break us. Because we have a life that we’re supposed to be living and be proud of, no matter what anybody has to say.

Just because some girl is bitter that she’s not living up to her highest potential doesn’t mean she can take us down with her words. Just don’t buy into it, don’t engage and she can go be miserable somewhere else.

The Brutally Honest Truth of Surviving an Abusive Relationship

What society thinks:

Society thinks abuse is when you have marks and bruises all over your body. That you went to the hospital because your brain is bleeding and you claim “you fell down the stairs.”

What I want to say to society:

Abuse isn’t just about bruises and marks on your body. There isn’t just physical abuse. There is mental abuse and emotional abuse.

That is what happened to me. All different types of abuse are important.

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