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Valentine’s Gift Guides {2019}

…For Him…

Moscow Mule Gummies  /  Corona Light Gummies  /  Bourbon Bears  /  Smoking Meat Book / Beard Grooming Kit / Whiskey Stones / Wooden Heart Guitar Picks / 12-Pack Heartbreaker Guitar Picks / UNTUCKit Wrinkle-Free Shirt / Tile Key Ring / Muscle Soak Bath Salts / Chocolate Bacon Bars / Driftaway Coffee Subscription / The North Face Etip Gloves / Bombas Socks / Saddle Leather Monogramed Toiletry Bag / Pop Chargers / Wooden Ball Hangers

…For Her…

Silk Pillowcase  /  O-Ring Key Ring  / Sea Salt Caramels  /  Mantra Band  /Bouqs Bouquet or Subscription / Date Night In Cookbook  /  Upcycled Louis Vuitton Apple Watch Band  /  Champagne Bears  /  Rose’ Gummies  /  Hoya Heart Cacti  / Plush Leopard Print Robe  /  Love Berries  /  What I Love About You Fill-In Book  /  Cozy Slippers

Top Online Boutique Recommendations

For several years now boutiques have become a popular option over box stores for fun, unique clothing. If you do your homework and buy carefully, you can find some really great deals on cute clothing, shoes and accessories from online boutiques.

Along with trendy online boutiques, fashion bloggers, or influencers, are a dime a dozen these days. But there is a good reason why you might want to follow a few that share a similar style as your own. Look at the bloggers and social media influencers as your own personal shoppers. They try-on the clothes, tell you about the quality, how an item fits and feels, whether it’s recommended to size up or down, where to buy, and when there are money saving sales. They do the hard work for you. It helps in wondering if an item online is going to fit without the capability of trying on before ordering. Instagram has a plethora of influencers to follow to help inspire your own closet.

Whether searching for everyday clothing, a special occasion dress or photoshoot outfits, you can use your favorite fashion bloggers as a source to find inspiration for what to wear. Shopping online boutiques can also help you find trendy clothing that is different than what everyone else is wearing from the local mall. Today I’m sharing a few online boutiques that I would highly recommend. Keep in mind, online boutiques often have sales and free shipping options. It’s worth subscribing to their newsletters for sale notifications. There is really no need to pay full price unless you just can’t wait for that perfect item. I also recommend studying up on the return policies in the event you need to return an item. The return policies vary at each boutique.

Vici often gives their top influencers coupon codes for up to 20 to 25 percent off an order. Just Google “Vici coupon code” and you should have luck finding a way to save on your order. This is a great site for pretty dresses.
https://www.vicicollection.com

Items go fast on most boutique sites. Red Dress has an option to sign up for a wait list on items they will restock so you can be notified as soon as it comes back in stock.
https://www.reddressboutique.com

I’ve found a lot of cute sweaters from here.
https://dottiecouture.com

This site was recommended by my daughter. They have some really cute stuff.
https://sheisboutique.org

This site is really cute for college students.
https://thesethreeboutique.com

This is a local Kansas City online boutique.
http://shoplovelex.com

Really cute shoes here.
https://www.limelush.com

I share this site with a caveat. While you can get boutique clothing at really cheap prices, items from this site do come from China. It is imperative to carefully read item descriptions and sizing charts before ordering. I also highly recommend reading all reviews where people provide their quality and sizing reviews. You can find good items on this site. You can also find not so great items that fit more like child sizes if you’re not careful. I have ordered from this site and had luck. I have also heard of many others that have had luck with this site. Shipping does take up to a month but if you’re looking for good prices, this is a good site to try.
https://us.shein.com/

Prom Dress Re-Sale {2019}

It’s time for our 2nd year of offering very gently worn, like new prom dresses for sale to this year’s prom goers. We welcome students from all area schools to either bring in dresses for sale or shop.

For complete information on this year’s sale visit: http://christybphotography.com/dress-sale

In last year’s sale we collected over 70 dresses for shoppers to browse. We hope to have even more options this year. Join us!

Professional Headshot Week

How long has it been since you last updated your headshot? It’s kind of like updating the weight on your driver’s license – just not something you want to make it a point to do, right? Trust me, I hear you! Between you and me…I haven’t seen 115 pounds since I was 16 years old. ? But I did just update my own headshots (scroll for proof). 

You already have to get ready for work. Why not take 15 minutes before, during lunch, or use it as an excuse to get out of work and stop by the studio for fresh new headshots? It’s a proven fact your clients are more drawn to you when they can put a face with a name. Whether you prefer classic business headshots or more relaxed lifestyle shots, I’ve got you covered. View your photos on the spot or head back to work and view your options online. Choose one digital image or up to five. Whatever works best for you. I’m here to make the dreaded process as simple as possible. Let’s do this!

February 11 – 15, 2019
Christy B Photography Studio
125 Veterans Pkwy., Pleasant Hill

Email [email protected] or call or text 816-935-4961 to take the plunge. It’s a lot less painful than putting your actual weight on your driver’s license, I promise.

Lauren Alexandra Holiday Photos Recap {2018}

FIVE YEARS!  This is the fifth year I’ve been lucky enough to partner up with Lauren Alexandra, a children’s boutique in Kansas City, for holiday photos of their sweet clients.  This is just a sampling for the photos we captured this year.  It’s always such an honor to meet everyone, play fun games with the kiddos and create sweet images that they can share with their family & friends this holiday season.  #blessed

 

Not-So-Haunted Studio + Halloween Minis {2018}

This year we will be offering Halloween mini sessions on Saturday, October 27th from 10:00am – 2:00pm.  These will be quick 15-minute shoots in the studio.  $25 session fee.  Reduced a la carte print & digitals pricing (shown below).  Pets, kids & families welcome.  Kids can enjoy walking through our “Not-So-Haunted” studio during their session.


Also, don’t forget to come see us on Halloween for the citywide Safe Trick-or-Treat from 4:00pm – 6:00pm.

125 Veterans Parkway, Pleasant Hill (downtown across from the Post Office)

Halloween Minis Product Pricing:

HOLIDAY PET PHOTOS {2018}

It’s time for the 8th annual Holiday Pet Photos with Christy B Photography at the Pleasant Hill Animal Clinic.  Spots fill up each year so get your preferred 15-minute time slot while you can.  8:00am – 12:00pm, Saturday, November 17.  Appointments have no wait.  Walk-ins are welcome.

Appointments can be made through the Pleasant Hill Animal Clinic at 816-540-3545

or

Christy B Photography at [email protected] or 816-935-4961

The $25 fee includes a 5×7 print.  Personalized holiday cards, additional prints and products are also available for purchase.

This year’s set backdrop will be “holiday red” with various holiday touches.

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