Fran rediscovered the confidence that trauma had stolen from her

Fran’s self confidence had been destroyed by sexual assault and weight gain. We’re so proud she found the courage to book a boudoir experience despite all her anxiety and insecurities! The studio was filled with laughter during her shoot and happy tears when she saw her photos the following day. Now Fran can finally accept her body and love herself, and her beautiful photos remind her of that.

My self confidence went through a massive dip after a sexual assault and COVID that led to a significant weight gain, which is still difficult to get used to. I was searching for something to help boost my confidence again and I wanted to find a way to accept that my body is my body and love it for the first time in years.

I think like a lot of people my TikTok FYP was showing me the amazing work Foxlow do and suddenly it all clicked. I loved the idea of a size inclusive company promoting the value of self love and confidence! Preparing for my shoot was honestly the hardest part. The anxiety I had about choosing the correct lingerie was overwhelming, but fortunately I was able to refer to TikTok and Danielle was absolutely amazing in giving me advice. 

I remember I was extremely anxious on the day of the shoot, honestly questioning why I was doing it. It was extremely out of my comfort zone being in lingerie in front of strangers, and it's honestly still weird to think about having those strangers photograph me! Yet the moment I walked into the studio and had a lovely glass of prosecco, I felt like I was in the right place. 

Given that makeup and hair is not my thing at all, when Charlotte asked me what I was thinking I just stared at her. My experience with her was amazing, she helped me realise I could just highlight my natural beauty with make up instead of changing myself which I loved.

When it came to the actual shoot part, it was amazing. Danielle and Jon reassured me as they explained their plan, and god it was amazing. The day was honestly filled with laughter and love!

Danielle was amazing at showing me the correct way to pose and also kept reminding me that I was beautiful and looked okay, which was so appreciated. After the shoot I felt like a different person, in a good way obviously. I just felt like finally I could conquer the world again. 

When I came back to the studio the next day to see the photos, I was in tears during the slideshow. I honestly can’t fully explain the emotions I had, but it was an amazing day.

The ordering process was incredibly easy, but choosing the best photos was the most difficult part of it really. Luckily Jon and my partner were there to offer me opinions when I asked, and we eventually chose our favourites. My order came so quickly too - it actually arrived on my birthday which was an additional surprise!

Since the photoshoot I finally have the ability to look at myself in the mirror, which after everything I went through is a massive improvement. Always having the ability to look through my photos and remind myself who I really am is something that helps me get through the difficult days.

I'm finally able to accept the fact that I'm sexy no matter my size, weight, history or anything else. Thank you Foxlow for giving me this experience, I will 100% be back soon!!!