Last Thursday ( 10th September ) I had the pleasure to help out a friend, the very talented Yigit Mert Sengun. He has just opened his own boutique called Le Nozze Boutique, designing and selling spectacular corsets and fabulous special occasion and wedding dresses.

I was so excited when I was asked to participate in the photo shoot, what an opportunity to try on so many gorgeous outfits whilst helping out a friend at the same time. The shoot was to start at 1 o’clock in the afternoon and as the time approached my excitement grew, I couldn’t wait to get down there and see his designs and try them on for the first time.
He invited me to pick which corsets I would like to try on, along with his favourite ones. Each one was special in its own specific way, from sumptuous satin to streams of sparkles I felt like a Princess.
The outfits were surprisingly comfy to wear as the fabric on the inside was soft on the skin, the designs allowed each garment to be pulled in to my exact shape which still left me with plenty of room to breathe and move. Which I wasn’t expecting from stories that I had read about the olden day corsets.
I first met the designer, Mert, at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, when he too was learning how to sing operatically. As we both had the same teacher we often met and exchanged stories, talking about our dreams over cups of tea. It was lovely to take a step into his store and be a part of his dream, to see his vision taking shape and to listen to the enthusiasm about his future plans.
The pictures were taken by my beautiful friend Olga Ivakina, who is also a trainee classical soprano. We worked inside and out, which created some hilarious moments as I walked out in these marvellous dresses and had to pose as people were walking and driving past in Glasgow city centre. It was lots of fun. I certainly know what I’m asking Santa for this Christmas!
So if you find yourself in Glasgow and are looking for something special or and a little different to wear then I can recommend a visit to this beautiful shop “Le Nozze Boutique” at 32 St Andrews Street, Glasgow, G1 5PD.
For some reason photographers love capturing me in mid-laugh like this last shot!
The camera LOVES you! Should you ever decide on a career change, I believe you could blow the world of photographic modeling away! And btw, that dark blue corset is stunning. Brava!!
I think the modelling world would consider me too big at size 10! 😳 At least shops have started to wake up to more realistic shaped models, I watch those modelling programs sometimes and they are so small size 0, I enjoy my food too much 😀.
I loved the blue one too, with a long skirt I think they’d be stunning in a concert.
Best wishes
Charlotte
What fun shots Charlotte ~ the second one is really a stunner. Cheers to a great week ahead!
Pink is like a magnet to me, I liked the photo black and white too.
Exciting week ahead, it’s a serious year for me.
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Charlotte
You look like a princess… I love the one with you wearing the pink dress… 🙂
Excellent gallery, dear Charlotte. Love and best wishes. Aquileana 😀
Thank you my friend 😘. I hope Mert got a couple of pictures he’d like to use, I just had a great time dressing up 👸.
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Charlotte
I know this is most impolite but as young men of my generation would have taken one look and said, “Corrrrr!”
Hahaha most guys now don’t know whether to compliment or not, it’s hard. You can’t sell fashion without people modelling the clothes, but there was that article this week about the lawyer who didn’t like her profile photo being complimented 😳!
Best wishes Martin,
Charlotte
beautiful.
Thanks John, I thought the emerald one would be nice for a concert with a long skirt. Yigit had me singing to ensure I had plenty of room for breathing.
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Charlotte
or he wanted to hear your lovely voice.
You’re naturally multi talented . . . born for the stage! You’re more beautiful than all stars I’ve known & followed.
Thank you Paul that’s a lovely compliment ☺️.
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Charlotte
Gorgeous dresses. Have you seen the film “Dior and I”? It’s fascinating to see the skill of the women (usually women) who sew these creations.
I haven’t seen that film I’ll keep an eye open for it. I sewed what felt like a thousand beads on my textile project, I admire all dress and costume designers.
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Charlotte
Beautiful! I hope to see more photoshoots featuring you. 🙂
Thank you Nadine it’s lovely to hear from you ☺️. I hope Mert and Olga got the photos they were looking for.
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Charlotte
You’re welcome! They did an awesome job. 🙂
You look fabulous!!!
Thank you it’s all good practice for me. Some shots people like I don’t so it’s interesting.
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Charlotte
Your friend had just the right person for the job – awesome! Now you know you have two professions if you want them – your singing and/or modelling.
I read an article in the week on Twitter from Sinfini Music http://www.sinfinimusic.com/uk/features/blogs/christopher-gillett/is-opera-singer-postgrad-training-too-long-and-expensive-2015
He says more girls are classically singing training than ever. We have to all work harder.
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Charlotte
yes but has he heard your voice! You’d have to be picked every time in my book. 🙂
Truly gorgeous!
Thank you Karen ☺️
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Charlotte
You are food for the camera! I love, love that pink dress on you and the black and white photo was stunning. You can always model!
Thanks Noelle ☺️ I’m glad you think I’d be capable.
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Charlotte
You make a good model.
Thanks Don it was good fun.
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Charlotte
Charlotte, you did a magnificent job. Not only are the designs lovely you show them off well. Kudos to Yigit and you.
Thank you Mary, I hope you’re well ☺️. I will definitely be getting a couple later in the year.
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Charlotte
These are fabulous pieces, and as everyone says, you are a spectacular model.
Thank you Joan, it’s the first time I’ve done any modelling it was good fun.
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Charlotte
You’re having so much fun! What a blast. I love that green one and the pink where you’re by the pillar. Wow.
It was fun Cheryl and a nice break from work.
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Charlotte
Good morning so beautiful I love you very much
Thanks Amritpal ☺️
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Charlotte
I must commend the photographer! She did an excellent job and the lighting was spot on! I also must say that your school seems to churn out the talent!
We musicians are multi-talented 😀. Olga is a fabulous soprano, it is a great place to study.
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Charlotte
You look wonderful in those pictures!
Thanks Thomas it was a great opportunity to try some different styles of photos.
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Charlotte
Stunning! What a talented group you mix with. I could do with that last one for a swish event this Saturday night (with think straps in my case :-))
They were very comfortable to wear, the creative industries are so important in the UK, luckily my school and the RCS are very encouraging for us to explore our own paths.
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Charlotte
Wow! When I checked the site I expected to view a clip of another stunning musical performance and instead was greeted with these equally amazing photographs from an obviously talented photographer but also starring a vivacious and talented model. Surprise!
Thanks Gary, I must try to get a video of Olga and I singing together before the year is out.
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Charlotte
Mert couldn’t have found a better looking model dear Charlotte!Fanciful dresses,they are so becoming on you!Hugs for the day, Doda xxx
Thank you my lovely Doda ☺️ I hope you are well.
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Charlotte
Wow, what talented friends you have, both designer and photographer. You are beautiful, too, of course!
Thank you Brenda ☺️
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Charlotte
The 2nd and 3rd photos are just so gorgeous!!
That rich sapphire blue colour is lovely.
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Charlotte
Absolutely stunning Charlotte.
Love them all on you, beautiful corsets, I love the green one.I know where your birthday money will be going this year. Haha 😉😉
I can’t wait for November lol ☺️.
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Charlotte
Gorgeous, you look like Cinderella!!!
One of my favourite fairy stories 👸
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Charlotte
WaWouw !!!! Congratulations to you, to Yigit Mert Sengun and to Olga Ivakhina !! The best for you 3 !!
Merci beaucoup ☺️. The best to you and your new projects too 🍀🍀.
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Charlotte
Stunning, Charlotte! A lady of many talents… lovely designs too.
Thank you Iris ☺️
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Charlotte
Beautiful! You and the corsets and dresses! You have very talented friends.
Thank you Clare, I admire anyone who sets up their own business especially if they put their heart and soul into it.
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Charlotte
I agree with you there!
Love the corsets! You look beautiful! You have a lovely figure and look good in everything! The mid-laugh is engaging and fun. I like it too! xo
Thanks Janice, I work hard to keep my figure, I miss the hours of dance I use to do because I could eat loads then 😆.
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Charlotte
Sweet!
Thanks Jorge,
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Charlotte
All good but I particularly like the last one. As to photos of you in mid-laugh, I notice photographers like to take pictures of singers with their mouth open, particularly women singers. Don’t know why. They just do.
I suppose it’s a good advert for what we do 😄🎶.
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Charlotte
Fabulous photos! Love those dresses and corsets.
Olga make it a fun afternoon. They are lovely I will definitely be ordering a couple.
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Charlotte
What a great chore!! Congrats to your friend and best wishes on the extension of his dreams 🙂
Great photos,
I love the blue and gold corset and in that photo your portraying a complete absence of the presence of the camera. A melange of themes gently flowing into each other.
Did I say great photos? ;).
I really hope Merts dreams come true.
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Charlotte
Wow, you look super gorgeous in those outfits!!! Your friend is one talented designer!! If I ever visit Glasgow one day, I’ll be sure to visit his shop. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Thanks Violet, very reasonably priced too, I think they’ll be quite nice to mix and match to long skirts and trousers 🌸.
Best wishes to you
Charlotte
Oh such fun, a real cinderella day.
I’m pretty sure I commented on Facebook, but I’ll say it again: you look fabulous! I may have to kidnap you for a photoshoot sometime (with your permission, of course) . 😉
I’ll go with the blue & gold in #3.
That’s the one I’ve ordered 😀 good taste 👍
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Charlotte
About two of your posts – Love Handel -he was a rebel, didn’t care about public opinion and a genius in music! Great you could help a friend and try on some gorgeous pieces of clothing! You have a knack for modeling (your ballet and music performance skills help too of course:) – my favorites are your movement in the pink dress, and the beautiful blue top! Thanks for connecting:)