Mrs. Onion blogged yesterday about her hubby’s reaction to her boudoir photo shoot album gift, and it reminded me that my own boudoir shoot is scheduled for about only two weeks or so from now! Yikes!
Now, if I had to guess two of Mr. Petunia’s fantasies involving me, I’d take my chances and say they had something to do with a certain Van Halen song and the original Star Wars trilogy. So basically, if I really wanted to make the boy happy, I’d dress up like the gal above and get my pictures taken or make myself look like Miss Carrie Fisher in Return of the Jedi.
After all, Halloween is almost here, no? For about $69.95, I, too, can look like Jabba’s slave:
(At least Mr. Petunia is better looking than this!)
But I figure I’ve already done my part by giving my Warcraft gnome the Princess Leia buns hairdo, and let’s face it: I’m a big scaredy cat, so I’m going with some non-costume choices instead.
I’d love to get some outfits from Agent Provocateur, like the ones below, but unless I sell my pictures for profit, sell a kidney or get a fourth job, I don’t see how I’ll be able to afford some of their beauties (some more than $300) and my wedding.
So here are my safe(er) choices so far:
Now I just hope I don’t make a total ass of myself posing for the camera and shaking “what my momma gave” me!
I heart Agent Provocateur… so hot! Another option is Kiki De Montparnasse… which is just as pricey.
And Spoylt (popular for their garters) is having a massive 50% off sale. Some nice stuff there too!
http://www.spoylt.com/Common/frmHome.aspx
You’ll look great Miss Petunia and Mr. Petunia will love the pics no matter what.
I’m another Agent Provocateur fan– I wish they weren’t so pricey!
Have a wonderful time– I’m sure Mr. Petunia is going to love, love the pictures.
Miss Canary: I love you! TY so much for the heads up on the Spoylt sale — I totally just bought something!
NP Miss Petunia! I just blew a chunk of change there… but I got a few items for less than the price of one Agent Provocateur piece!
I admire any of you who are brave enough to pose for pictures like this. There is no way in HELL I could do this. Too fat, too insecure, and too everything else to even consider it.
I hope you’re comfortable with posting your pics too, Miss Petunia. I’d love to see them! Those outfits are cute cute cute! (The Agent Provocateur pic isn’t showing up for me though.) I’ve been loving these boudoir posts!
Kelley: bah! Forget about it! Don’t think that way! You SO could! I won’t say I’m not skinny because I am (in fact, with all the stress from planning this wedding, I’ve lost a ridiculous amount of weight), but I certainly don’t have a perfect body. I thought I’d put it all this time at the gym to get the ready for these pictures, but who was I kidding? I just reminded myself that everytime I b*tch about my saggy arse, Mr. Petunia tells me how beautiful it is. I think part of taking the pictures is acting anyway: for this one day I get to pretend I’m a Victoria’s Secret model. I’m not and nevel will be, but it’s a fantasy: if I can do it, so could you!
Mrs. Petunia, Ft. Lauderdale
Age and Occupation: 31, College Professor
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Engineering Student/Part-time Barista
Engagement Date: December 8, 2006
Wedding Date: March 2, 2008
Venue: Riverside Hotel
Blogging Since: August 6, 2007
About Me: Our original idea of running off to get married quickly turned into an event with 100+ guests once other people got involved and I, too, got swept away in the lovely madness that is wedding planning. Mr. Petunia and I are obsessed with all things World of Warcraft, Monopoly, and Nintendo, so we’re planning on including some fun “game-y” details into our wedding.
So fun! I’m excited for you. I hope you’ll feel comfortable sharing a few of your photos! My advice is to bring a few outfits that Mr. Petunia loves — this way it’s comfortable for him. I brought one of Mr. Onion’s button down shirts which turned out to be his favorite photos. Also a really short shirt that doesn’t get worn in public, just for him, also a big hit!
Enjoy, have fun, and remember, you’re doing this for yourself as much as the man you love.