Secrets of the Boudoir

Secrets of the Boudoir

It’s time to get in the mood for love with BeCheeky.com’s secrets from the boudoir, but shhh…keep them to yourself!
 
The boudoir traditionally was a room controlled by the female – a place where she could arrange furniture and fabrics exactly as she pleased and display all her much loved items – jewellery, make up, hand mirror and all her trinkets associated with pampering and indulgence.
 
The boudoir was a place of enchantment where a man could only venture if invited…
 
Within the boudoir, a woman can take on any persona she desires whether that be fun and cheeky or serious and seductive. Here are our top tips for setting the scene for adventure and seduction...

Top Secret No.1 - Lingerie

Boudoir-wear is one of the most important secrets to master when creating that alluring atmosphere. The chosen lingerie must make a woman feel comfortable and confident and must enable her to take on her desired boudoir persona. Here are our top five choices for ultimate boudoir lingerie:
 
i)                  For ultimate glamour and sophistication - play the temptress Bond girl in a sleek and sexy lingerie set.
ii)                 Flirt and play innocent with a sweet and sexy babydoll.
iii)                Think burlesque with a sumptuous basque or corset.
iv)                Be his pin-up girl with retro glamour lingerie.
v)                 Become Charlie’s Angel with a funky bra and knicker set.
 
Little whisper: The phrase “slip into something more comfortable” will never go out of date in the boudoir – use it at your discretion!

Top Secret No.2 - Lighting

Create mood and an intimate atmosphere in your boudoir with the perfect lighting arrangement.
 
It sounds obvious but boudoir lighting must be soft and sensual. The easiest and most romantic way to create soft lighting is with a selection of candles – an array of tealights, dining candles and church pillars – not only will these look beautiful, but they will also heat things up (literally!) which is perfect in the winter months and will in itself provide the benefits of adding a sexy warm glow to your skin.
 
Natural candle light will always be considered sexy and doesn’t have to be naff - think of the eroticism of Body of Evidence starring Madonna or the dark sexual allure of Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
 
If you don’t want to go for candle light or are worried about the potential fire hazard (!), then soft lamp lighting or dimmed main lights will work well too. We love the glamour and magic captured by soft low-lighting in films such as Moulin Rouge.
 
Little whisper: Candle light and soft lighting is extremely flattering for the face and figure and will help in hiding any lumps, bumps or blemishes so you can feel super-sexy and confident!

Top Secret No.3 – Body

You don’t need sun-bed bronzed skin to look utterly sumptuous in the boudoir. Pale skin can be given a glow and dry skin can be made smooth and silky with very little effort. Invest in a good body moisturiser which you adore the smell of, that way you’ll feel divine when you wear it!
 
For a touch of colour, apply a body moisturiser with a hint of self-tan – the BeCheeky.com ladies swear by these for getting them through the winter months. Apply once or twice a day for a natural looking hint of colour.
 
Make-up brand Benefit offer a range of boudoir products designed to aid in the art of seduction! Try ‘Bathina Body so Fine’ – a velvety body balm with a scent which is a pure aphrodisiac! Or ‘Hollywood Glo Body Lustre’ for gleaming smooth skin head to toe.
 
Little whisper: Gorgeously soft and glowing skin will make you appear slimmer and more toned whilst also ensuring you ooze with confidence!

Top Secret No.4 – Accessories

Whether it’s simply massage creams and bath oils you like or nipple tassles and fishnet stockings, have your boudoir accessories to hand. Plan the whole evening and try to have everything ready so you won’t need to go rummaging in drawers! This will help to keep the mood sexy - the evening will flow nicely!
 
We recommend scented massage oils, body soufflés and stockings or hold-ups.
 
Little Whisper: If it’s mid winter, why not start by wearing a sexy camisole, chemise or loungewear cardigan over your seductive lingerie. This will leave even more to the imagination.

Top Secret No.5 – Sexy Surprises

A big part of the fun of the boudoir can come down to promise and expectation.
 
While spontaneity can be fun, intrigue and anticipation can be exciting and a real passion-starter!
 
Why not leave your partner a note before you go to work, detailing all the lovely things you have in store when you return at the end of the day, even if that’s simply running them a hot bath and offering a relaxing massage. Little promises like these show you care and will keep your partner thinking about it all day…
 
Little Whisper: Don’t leave present buying for special occasions like birthdays and Valentines Day – unexpected gifts are usually the best!
 
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