Photo Love {Inspiration}: Being Sensual and Enjoying Life via Jennifer Lawrence in Elle December 2012

January 7, 2013

To be sensual, I think, is to respect and rejoice in the force of life, of life itself, and to be present in all that one does, from the effort of loving to the making of bread. 
James A. Baldwin

Sexy look Jennifer Lawrence for Elle US December 2012 - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

Sexy red lipstick Jennifer Lawrence for Elle US December 2012 - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

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What do you think contributes to one’s sensuality?

Of course there are the overt examples of sensuality such as a low cut blouse, a high slit in a skirt, or a skintight sheath.  But sensuality can also be imagined as a set of come hither eyes or a full set of pouty, red lips. There is just something about a look that can make it simply sensual.

I also feel particularly sensual when I have on a set of sky high heels, a great fitted dress, and bright red lipstick (my go to shades are Chanel Gabrielle or Revlon Certainly Red). While the outfit certainly adds to the allure, I also feel like it is the confidence and the sense of contentment I now possess.  Even when I am wearing something fabulous and have on impeccable makeup, my husband said that I sometimes still shrink back and it makes me look awkward.  I have been working on that and realize I feel really sensual when I am very content and present – present in my environment, feeling good in my skin, and living in the moment.

We may not all look like Jennifer Lawrence, but we can certainly feel as sensual as she looks!

Have a lovely week!

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  • ElsaD January 7, 2013 at 02:10

    Interesting! Attitude is important to me: The perfect balance between sweetness and confidence, vulnerabiliy and assertiveness, mistery and naturality…As for the exterior, a nice perfume, good make up -enhancing your best feature, be the lips, the eyes…-and any outfit that makes you feel gorgeous. I guess that it is always a work in progress to discover what works the best for me. Have an awesome week! 🙂 xoxo

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  • Emma (fluff and fripperies) January 7, 2013 at 03:37

    How amazing does Jennifer look?! Love that quote at the beginning of the post, too xo

  • The Dainty Dolls House January 7, 2013 at 05:15

    She looks so stunning…love all of these photos. I thinks ensuality is being confident in one’s skin…wearing your favourite attire, perfume, flowers, not altogether what you wear, but how you wear it and how you carry yourself. Intelligence is most sensual. Nothing worse than someone attractive, but as soon as they open their mouth, they have nothing intelligent to say…it’s boring. I hope you had a wonderful weekend and your week will be bliss!! xx

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living January 7, 2013 at 10:30

      Perfectly stated Kizzy! Sensuality is all about confidence, poise, and intelligence as well!

  • Mary Jo January 7, 2013 at 05:43

    Wow, she is just beautiful! Love her hair…love the reminder to connect with sensuality.
    xo Mary Jo

  • lyddiegal January 7, 2013 at 09:27

    She does look gorgeous, and certainly knows how to portray sensuality on camera.
    A good red lip and fitted dress does always go a long way too.

  • Tanvi January 7, 2013 at 10:13

    She looks f-ing awesome. Lovely shoot.

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  • Red Tag Chic Los Angeles January 7, 2013 at 10:14

    She is always so inspiring …..she seems so way mature for girls her age!!

    REBECCA
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  • Oh to Be a Muse January 7, 2013 at 10:47

    Now that’s how you wear bangs! These are great photos of Jennifer.

  • lisa January 7, 2013 at 12:01

    love this post! i totally agree.. i’m actually amazed at how sensual jennifer looks. i always feel fabulous w/ super sky high heels on!! but sometimes i think i’m awkward ahahahahah.

  • Claire Kiefer January 7, 2013 at 12:19

    Jennifer Lawrence is so incredibly beautiful. I can’t get over how glowing her skin is. I could stare at her all day!

    I agree that it’s about the confidence. Having on a pretty outfit & well-done hair certainly helps, but it’s truly FEELING beautiful that radiates outward, I think.

  • Krysten January 7, 2013 at 16:58

    I think sensuality can mean different things to different people. It’s in the eye of the beholder.

  • Sam January 7, 2013 at 18:41

    I think I need to work on that too. jennifer does look really beautiful in the post, I also think a rose pink glossy lip adds to sensuality, I prefer subtle hints of it over low cuts and high hemlines.

  • bravoerunway January 7, 2013 at 21:19

    Well the Altuzarra glasses arrived and for $15 I cannot complain…for up to $20 it would have been a fair price but nothing more. Jennifer Lawrence always looks nothing short of perfect.

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