La Belle Epoque – The Vibe

We’ve put together a few tips and tricks to help you look your best, whether you want to send a few jpegs to an out-of-town lover, or you’re creating your own personal photo book as a holiday gift (Note: not an appropriate gift for a coworker or relative).

Preparation

Decide on a look.
What do you want your picture to communicate? Coyness? Domination? Adventure? There are a million options that depend on your preference and what you think your recipient will enjoy. Take inspiration from other photos, from vintage pin-ups to classic Helmut Newton or edgy Araki. Our favorite narrative set – Sam Haskins’ Cowboy Kate. For a more home-spun feel, take a look at Me In My Place.

Set the scene.
Sprawled across an unmade bed or straddling a chair. Leaning over the kitchen counter, or diving into a pool. Chose locations and positions in which you feel comfortable.
Get yourself in the mood. Put on your favorite playlist, relax with a glass of wine and think about your audience and what you think gets them going. If you want to have a little fun with your favorite Jimmyjane vibrator before (or during) the photo shoot, that rosy-cheeked, satiated look can come across nicely in the pictures.

Costumes and props.
Are you going for full-on artsy nude or seductive lingerie? Would a bowler (the hat, not the guy with a heavy ball) help communicate your message? Use a few key objects, but keep it minimal so as not to clutter the scene. Remember, you’re the center of attention here.

Shooting
Lighting.
A few soft lamps, indirect light or a soft filter (like a white sheet– avoid fire-risks, though!) shielding a bright light are a safe place to start. Skip the flash and overhead lighting, unless you’re going for the Juergen Teller look – which is tough to master.

Taking the photo.
Most cameras have an auto-timer. Set up a tripod (the ones from our friends at Joby are super-handy) or find a nice view propping the camera on a stable surface. You can also try a webcam and a picture-taking program like Photobooth.

Angles.
Play with the position of the camera and your body. Try the camera high, then low (the view from above is usually more flattering). Maybe you want to take a shot from behind, or show a slim peek of your naked body through a crack in the door. Capture your reflection in a mirror, or your silhouette on the wall.

Posing.
Try a wide range of poses to find the one that is most comfortable for you. Don’t be afraid to take test shots first (the beauty of a digital camera). Warm yourself up by posing in non-sexual positions first – dancing, lounging, reading.

Tease.
Remember that a little bit of skin goes a long way. Spike your demure side with a bit of exhibitionism. Play with obscuring your body to leave something to the imagination, then maybe give in a bit over the sequence of the photos.

Review.
Before ending your photo session, check the photos full size on your monitor. This may inspire new shots, more shots or simply tell you you’re ready to wrap.

Curate.
Narrow down the shots to just a handful of favorites. You can always shoot more later once the first round is properly appreciated.
A note about sharing. It’s best to ensure that these private photos do not fall into the wrong hands (i.e. keep the files on your home computer in a special folder, rather than on your company’s server). Also, make sure you trust the person to whom you’re giving the photos; you don’t want to see an intimate shot given to a previous lover posted on your Facebook wall.

With all that in mind, enjoy. Taking sexy photos should be fun. Remember, if you don’t like the way they turn out, you can always take more. (Or take some with a partner, but we’ll get into that in another post).

Have you experimented with sexy photos? We’d love to hear your tips as well…

What makes a woman good in bed is our most commonly asked question. And the answer is simple:
1. Enthusiasm – if you let go of your inhibitions and show your partner that you are enjoying yourself… Seeing you getting “into it” drives him wild
2. Adventure – men love it when you take the initiative and surprise us to keep sex from becoming fomulaic. Why not make your move when you are out and about in the car? Try it!
3. Confidence – being confident in your own skin really shows through. Confidence in the bedroom is vital, men aren’t fans of you moaning and groaning about your wobbly bits as opposed to moaning and groaning about them!
4. Direction – dont be afraid to move your hands, position him, tell him what you want.

Follow the simple guides above and we guarantee, your partner will be bragging about how good his woman is in bed!

Refresh yourself with leaf, and let your passion grow.

Inspired by nature and with your pleasure in mind, the leaf collection was envisioned by a creative team in Canada and intelligently enhanced to achieve new heights of desire.

Influenced by the perfection of the natural leaf’s structure, its unique and creative designs have been incorporated into this beautiful line of products. To perfect and enhance your experience, deep and powerful vibrations envelop the curvature of the leaf‘s surface allowing you to experience pleasure in the most effortlessly pure way possible. Each and every leaf is environmentally friendly and contains a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery to help you reduce your carbon footprint. Its durable, long lasting and waterproof exterior is made of 100% silicone that seamlessly conceals its PowerBullet™ core.

1. Life:
Life is to be celebrated. With its simple, subtle contours and smooth finish, life allows for exploration of the body that can only be described as pure comfort.
Its beautifully curved structure and PowerBullet™ technology allow for the powerful vibrations to be felt in any position.

2. Bloom
Everything has a beginning. To allow your pleasure to grow, bloom has perfectly captured the essence of a naturally budding flower.

The flexible stem can be used for a completely customized experience at your fingertips with two separate vibrations on each end of the smooth silicone exterior; the bloom can twist and bend to achieve the level of excitement that you desire.

3. Vitality
Vitality is the essence of nature. Each naturally curved end contains powerful, separately controlled vibrations. Relax and allow the intensity of each budding tip to grow to a level that is perfect for you.

The vitality features an unbelievably smooth and soft shell that allows for full exploration of your body using any part of the beautifully curved exterior.

4. Touch
The desire to touch is as basic as breathing. The touch has been elegantly handcrafted to act as an extension of your body, which is why it fits perfectly within the grasp of your hand.

Feel the soft silicone contoured curve as you harness the powerful vibrations and let the touch deliver an amazing experience like you have never felt before.

5. Fresh
New, exciting, and pure perfection. These words naturally describe all that fresh is. With its simple yet perfectly sculpted design, fresh contains vibrations that traverse its entire surface.

Whether you are looking for a refined edge or a soft curve, fresh is inspired by naturally occurring shapes perfect for stimulation. Use any portion of the soft silicone covered exterior to reach your desired feeling and intensity.

6. Spirit
Spirit is the embodiment of nature. With spirit, experience the feeling of pure bliss at the touch of your fingers. With its stylized and highly effective shape, allow spirit to take you on a sensual journey.

Covered in the softest silicone available and containing powerful vibrations, spirit is sculpted in a way that is naturally form-fitting. Allow the defined tip of the widely curved base to explore your senses in a way you have never felt before.

All the leaf products are waterproof, come with an eco-friendly rechargeable battery and natural canvas tote. You can have full confidence that you are helping the environment as much as you are treating yourself.

La Belle Epoque now stocks these new innovative leaf products so that you can be the first to experience these innovative, earth-friendly, and pleasure friendly vibes. Treat yourself to a whole new level of pure pleasure! Be the first to bring up these new vibes in conversation or simply surprise your partner or friend with the newest sex toys inspired by nature and with your pleasure in mind.

After selling out over and over, we are pleased to say that Laid is now back in stock.. but hurry, we dont see these staying on the shelves long!
xoxo

So… Christmas is just around the corner again and we need to start thinking about treating our nearest and dearest.
I dont know about all of you, but I for one am sick to tears of getting the standard presents: socks, knickers (not hot ones) and jumpers. I want something more exciting – something that i will appreciate! This got me thinking – what gift could my lover give me that would put a smile on my face?!
And after much thought, i have decided that a Jimmyjane Utlimate Member is the perfect gift! They are limited edition (so that makes me want one even more) and they are a collection based on one of the best designer sex toys on the market today, The Jimmyjane Little Chroma.
So there we have it – Gents, treat her to an Ultimate Member and she will be your number one fan!