I was going to call this post Ho-Ho-Hopefuls. But my sense of shame kicked in at the last minute. (Probably a good thing.) Allow me, though, to present to you, without any shame whatsoever, a group of beautiful Hopefuls whose sets have, quite frankly, blown me away over the last couple of weeks. Hang on to your bobble hats. This is going to be a wild, wild ride…
First up is @redkaya whose set Stop On The Roadtrip, shot by @natalia_randle, dropped a few days ago. There are a number of things that are noteworthy about this set. Obviously, there's Redkaya herself. She is a radiant beauty possessed of a beguiling girl-next-door freshness and the sweetest smile I've ever seen. Her body is lusciously curvy and the sense that she'd be good company whatever the circumstance shines through these pictures. Speaking of which… Sometimes sets grab you on an instinctive, almost visceral level, and it's only on a second or third look that their richness or artfulness becomes noticeable. That's certainly the case here. As the name of the set suggests, there's the hint of a narrative in these shots, a slender thread of story that ties them all together. Redkaya emerges from her bright blue van, clad in a silk blouse and shorts. As the shots go on and we see Redkaya lounging provocatively on blankets and cushions, there's a curiously effective sense of the interior and exterior becoming one, of the dividing line between inside and outside becoming blurred and, in so doing, opening up a world of erotic possibility. That's a world that Redkaya is perfectly happy to explore. Her smile is teasing, sexy and, above all, welcoming. The use of the guitar as a prop is a nice touch, too. The shots are richly detailed but not at all cluttered. The sense of the model being in a real – if somewhat unusual – setting only augments the feeling of erotic tension. It's very effective, very artful stuff. And Natalia_Randle's photography is just perfect. As perfect, in fact, as Redkaya's posing and wonderfully glorious body. This is an impressively polished, but still very warm and likable set. It is well worth poring over. And, yes, that is a recommendation.
*****
Next up is @midonaa whose new set Close To You is a wonderful study in intimacy and lithe sensuality. Shot by @chinaski this is a bedroom set which stands out because of the quality of the photography (and it really is beautiful) and the unusual posing of the slender and extraordinarily sexy subject. Not content with simply disrobing for our pleasure, Midonaa manipulates her body into a variety of highly erotic poses, including one memorable one, in which she's on her back resting against the side of the bed with her legs in the air. Also worthy of comment is Midonaa's hair which is wild, dark and tempestuous. Throw in some smoulderingly sexy eyes and a highly expressive (and kissable) mouth and you have a powerful vision of dark-haired loveliness. While bedroom sets are a staple round here, the posing, the photography and the subject of this one combine to elevate it far above the norm. Check it out!
*****
I mentioned earlier that Redkaya has the sweetest smile you've ever seen. Well, @peonyy gives her a run for her money in her set Miserlou. Shot by @drew, the set features Peonyy in a yellow vest and black panties and sporting an overwhelmingly beautiful smile that positively makes the heart sing. That Peonyy is blessed with a simply gorgeous body ensures that this set is seared into the memory for all time. There is so much to like here. Peonyy is graceful, beautiful and damn sexy. Her posing as she undresses is flawless. There's a deliciously slow tease as the top comes off and takes a good few pics to do so. This is alt-pin-up perfection and the camera's later lingering on Peonyy's curvy rear and slender legs is both entirely understandable and wonderfully welcome. But, it's the smile that wins the day – warm, unstudied, gloriously broad and beautiful. And all showcased in a magnificent set!
*****
@jaylynnxo makes laundry gloriously sexy next. Her set Dirty Mind, shot by @shaine, is a revelation. Jaylynnxo carries off her buzz cut with effortless poise and a sense of intoxicating sensuality. Early shots show her as an exotic, almost predatory, presence, kneeling on the worktop, leaning over to gaze into the camera with the kind of hungry relish that I've always found appealing. As she continues to pose in the laundry room, the sheer physical force of her presence is palpable. This is a girl it is impossible to ignore. Her beautifully inked body, bold hair and smouldering gaze demand attention. She is simply magnificent!
*****
@tommy's set Eos dropped a few hours ago. Eos was the Titan goddess of the dawn and Tommy's set is, as you might expect, soaked in sunlight. In that sunlight Tommy shines. Shot by Arrow Photography London, Tommy is herself a divine figure here, her glossy dark hair framing an exquisitely pretty face. Her body is simply perfect and her posing is artful and provocative. Speaking of art, her own is extraordinary – graceful, delicate images inspired by the natural world decorate her flawless skin, reinforcing powerfully the notions of growth and richly flourishing beauty. Tommy is amazing and this set is a perfect - and compellingly beautiful - presentation of her.
*****
Sleeping with Sirens is the title of @soitbeginssuicide's @dollyd shot set, although if Soitbegins is the siren in question, I'm not sure how much sleeping would be possible! This girl is simply stunning. Blonde hair frames a demurely beautiful face; gorgeous art decorates an equally gorgeous body. She spends a lot of time hugging the bedspread, and the result is a wonderfully intimate set in which Soitbegins' extremely pretty features are front and centre. That's not to say that the rest of her doesn't get a look in (it most certainly does), but it does really build a sense of connection between the viewer and the model. It's impossible to gaze into those eyes and not feel a sense of profound attraction. This girl is the real deal – a blonde, tattooed goddess who is fully deserving of every bit of worship you're inclined to give.
*****
The final member of our magnificent seven is @natth. Shot by @thimeow, her set Dream Girl presents Natth as a dreadlocks-sporting stick of erotic dynamite. Again, this is another bedroom set and, again, the quality of the photography, posing and the sheer sensuality of Natth herself elevate it into the realms of visual richness. There's a confidence to Natth's gaze, a hint of mischief in her look, that grabs hold of you and just doesn't let go. Edging her bra down and freeing her wonderfully curvy boobs, she is in complete control and in no hurry to reach the set's conclusion. What follows is a slow, sensual delight, a luxuriating in Natth's palpable physical presence. She is a special girl, and she makes one heck of an impact here. It's a wonderful set that is well worth checking out.
That's it for now! I hope your Christmas has been good. Here's to a New Year full of excitement, beauty and, yes, lots of hope! 😊
