Ms S - Over 40 and Fabulous

Ms S was the 9th participant in our Over 40 and Fabulous Fall 25 project to come see her images.

Here is her selection for her project image. We only share images with our client’s permission.

If you are interested in participating in the next round of this project, you can find out more information at https://foxandvixenboudoir.com/over40andfabulous

From Heartbreak to Healing: Ms. S’s Journey to Rediscovery

Rebuilding After the Storm

Ms. S came to the project after a life-changing transition. After 27 years of marriage, she found herself divorced and facing life on her own for the first time in decades. It wasn’t easy—but she was determined to rise.

“I still cry. It still hurts,” she shared in her application. “But I’m getting stronger.” Even while battling illness and recovering from surgery, she was buying a home, paying off her car, and rediscovering independence. Each step forward was a reminder of her resilience.

A Bold Step Toward Self-Worth

She had thought about doing a session before. But self-doubt and years of emotional damage held her back. This time, something was different. Ms. S described it perfectly: “I just wanted to make myself feel that I wasn’t old, wrinkled, and used up.”

It wasn’t an easy decision. Fear crept in often. “Why would I do this to myself?” she remembered thinking. But with a gentle push from a friend, she chose to show up—for herself.

Finding Joy in the Moment

Once she stepped into the studio, something magical happened. Ms. S began to see herself in a new light—literally. “Favorite part of the session for me was when I realized—in lingerie—I really looked awesome,” she laughed.

Seeing her first photo, she couldn’t help but lean into the energy. “I started acting like I was a model,” she said. The camera didn’t just capture beauty—it helped her feel it again. Confidence took root and started growing fast.

Confidence That Carries Forward

Since that day, everything feels a little brighter. “This experience totally changed the way I feel about myself,” she said. “It gives you a sense of pride and confidence. It’s a great feeling.”

Even though her photos haven’t been widely shared yet, her mother’s excitement spoke volumes. And Ms. S can’t wait to show the world. “I do want to show everyone,” she said. “Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience.”

Words from the Heart

Ms. S has a message for anyone hesitant: “If you’re thinking about doing this, just do it.” She knew the doubts, the overthinking, the temptation to cancel—but now she’s proof that stepping through the fear is worth it.

At 58, she’s dancing again, walking the beach, visiting her kids and grandkids, and loving the woman she’s becoming. “It’s such an esteem builder—seeing yourself being so old and looking so good… ha ha ha,” she said with a smile.

Thank you, Ms. S, for showing us what courage and self-love truly look like. Your story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to rediscover your worth—and that beauty, in every form, only deepens with time.