Saturday, June 14, 2008

Make Sure The Rest Of You Matches Your Wedding Dress

by Karen de Villiers

When you get married you want the day to be perfect - and that includes yourself! You would want to have the perfect wedding dress, as well as ideal hair, skin, makeup, shoes, accessories and more.
In order to make sure that everything turns out as perfect, or then as close to perfect as is possible in this less than perfect world of ours, you need to make sure that you start preparing for a couple of weeks, if not months, in advance to make sure that your skin, hair and nails are in top conditions when you reach your wedding day.

Unfortunately skin, hair and nails take time to get into perfect condition, so don't think that you can just slap on some moisturizer the day before and have a glowing skin! You might want to see a beautician or professional make-up artist a couple of weeks before to get some advice on how to treat your skin in order to have it in peak condition. An extra word of warning is that it is not wise to start experimenting with new skin care products close to the wedding - you never know when you might have an allergic reaction to new products. If you do want to try out that extra-special (extra-expensive!) skin care product, please do so on advice from a professional as well as a couple of weeks or months in advance!

With regards to make-up, the same thing applies. By all means make use of a professional make-up artist - after all, they know all the tricks in the trade to make the most of your face and look, however, make sure that you go for at least one trial session a couple of weeks in advance to make sure that your skin does not have an allergic reaction to the products that the beautician might use. Apart from that you need to check that your makeup works with the rest of your outfit - your hairpiece and your dress. It is a good idea to have your makeup for that day a bit more striking and darker than usual - a bit like stage makeup. After all, you ARE the star of the day, not so?

If you are making use of a professional make-up artist, she will be able to advise you on this, but please, if you do try and do this yourself, rehearse before hand and get a couple of trusted opinions from family members. Also view yourself from a distance as well as close up in the mirror, so that you can check that while your makeup is a bit darker than usual, that you do not end up looking like Frankenstein!

Some other aspects to keep in mind to make you look your healthy best on your wedding day is that it is a good idea to get in some exercise before you get married. Once again, trying to fit this in, in the week before the wedding is an exercise in futility and will just add to your stress levels! Rather work out a gentle but regular exercise program for a couple of months before the wedding. This will help you de-stress as well as tone your body so that you really look and feel your best on that all important day!

Only two more items remaining that need attention - you will need a good manicure and pedicure before the wedding day to make sure that your hands and feet look and feel great. Make sure that you schedule the sessions for this well in advance so that you do not stress a day before the wedding to try and get a booking. Once again, try different nail colors to see which work the best with your wedding dress. Also, once again, do not, I repeat, DO NOT do your nails once you have already dressed in your wedding dress. Images of disaster with red splashes of nail polish on your perfect dress looms in the mind's eye.

Lastly, I also cannot stress how imperative it is to have one or two trial sessions before the wedding with your hair. Apart from your dress, your hair and hairpiece are the most visible aspects of what you look like and you absolutely need to practice to get this one right!



About the Author
Karen de Villiers is the owner of http://www.olivelli.co.za, importers not only of exclusive wedding dresses, but also of gowns for the mother of the bride and other guests. Visit our website to view our catalogue of wedding gowns online.

Make Sure The Rest Of You Matches Your Wedding Dress

by Karen de Villiers

When you get married you want the day to be perfect - and that includes yourself! You would want to have the perfect wedding dress, as well as ideal hair, skin, makeup, shoes, accessories and more.
In order to make sure that everything turns out as perfect, or then as close to perfect as is possible in this less than perfect world of ours, you need to make sure that you start preparing for a couple of weeks, if not months, in advance to make sure that your skin, hair and nails are in top conditions when you reach your wedding day.

Unfortunately skin, hair and nails take time to get into perfect condition, so don't think that you can just slap on some moisturizer the day before and have a glowing skin! You might want to see a beautician or professional make-up artist a couple of weeks before to get some advice on how to treat your skin in order to have it in peak condition. An extra word of warning is that it is not wise to start experimenting with new skin care products close to the wedding - you never know when you might have an allergic reaction to new products. If you do want to try out that extra-special (extra-expensive!) skin care product, please do so on advice from a professional as well as a couple of weeks or months in advance!

With regards to make-up, the same thing applies. By all means make use of a professional make-up artist - after all, they know all the tricks in the trade to make the most of your face and look, however, make sure that you go for at least one trial session a couple of weeks in advance to make sure that your skin does not have an allergic reaction to the products that the beautician might use. Apart from that you need to check that your makeup works with the rest of your outfit - your hairpiece and your dress. It is a good idea to have your makeup for that day a bit more striking and darker than usual - a bit like stage makeup. After all, you ARE the star of the day, not so?

If you are making use of a professional make-up artist, she will be able to advise you on this, but please, if you do try and do this yourself, rehearse before hand and get a couple of trusted opinions from family members. Also view yourself from a distance as well as close up in the mirror, so that you can check that while your makeup is a bit darker than usual, that you do not end up looking like Frankenstein!

Some other aspects to keep in mind to make you look your healthy best on your wedding day is that it is a good idea to get in some exercise before you get married. Once again, trying to fit this in, in the week before the wedding is an exercise in futility and will just add to your stress levels! Rather work out a gentle but regular exercise program for a couple of months before the wedding. This will help you de-stress as well as tone your body so that you really look and feel your best on that all important day!

Only two more items remaining that need attention - you will need a good manicure and pedicure before the wedding day to make sure that your hands and feet look and feel great. Make sure that you schedule the sessions for this well in advance so that you do not stress a day before the wedding to try and get a booking. Once again, try different nail colors to see which work the best with your wedding dress. Also, once again, do not, I repeat, DO NOT do your nails once you have already dressed in your wedding dress. Images of disaster with red splashes of nail polish on your perfect dress looms in the mind's eye.

Lastly, I also cannot stress how imperative it is to have one or two trial sessions before the wedding with your hair. Apart from your dress, your hair and hairpiece are the most visible aspects of what you look like and you absolutely need to practice to get this one right!



About the Author
Karen de Villiers is the owner of http://www.olivelli.co.za, importers not only of exclusive wedding dresses, but also of gowns for the mother of the bride and other guests. Visit our website to view our catalogue of wedding gowns online.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Beautiful Wedding Hair Styles


Deciding on how you will wear your hair for your wedding is an important decision. Don't put it off like so many brides do. Getting a last minute appointment at top salons can be extremely difficult.


If you have 6 months before your wedding, book a trial run with your stylist and a wedding day appointment. The trial run is important to try out the hair style you want and make sure it works with your dress and most importantly your veil or headpiece.


Another great benefit of the trial run is that you can see how your hair will hold up throughout the day. If you are getting married outside, this can be a very important thing to know. Who wants to have a frizzy mess while dancing?


So the secret is preparation. Plan, make your appointments and bring several photos of styles or updos that you like to your appointment. Some stylists may recommend you bring your headpie ce or veil as well. See great hair styles at http://www.hrweddinghair.com/


Sunday, June 8, 2008

Fall Out Boy

The multi-awarded and Grammy-nominated American Band “Fall Out Boy” was formed in 2001 in a suburb in Chicago, Illinois. Its current members include Patrick Stump (vocals, guitar, primary composer), Pete Wentz (bass guitar, backing vocals, primary lyricist), Joe Trohman (guitar, backing vocals), and Andy Hurley (drums, percussion). They launched their first major album in 2005 entitled From Under the Cork Tree, which has reached triple platinum status after selling over 2.5 million albums all over the USA alone. The first single Sugar We’re Goin’ Down off this album went to the top of music charts of the Billboard Hot 100 (#6) and the Pop 100 (#3). Aside from this, the band also got a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist in 2006. In 2007, the band released its second album entitled Infinity on High, which sold around 260,000 copies within its first week. This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arm’s Race, the second album’s first single, topped the charts of the Pop 100 and reached #2 at the Billboard Hot 100, ensuring another major chart success for the band.

A lot of people consider Fall Out Boy’s musical style as emo. Drawing from a plethora of musical influences in rock, pop, punk and hardcore, the band has eventually found its own distinctive place in the music industry. This they did by creating their own unique sound that is basically emo in nature. This fact is no more evident than in the lyrics of the band’s songs, which are often interspersed with irony and other literary paradoxes. Most of the band’s lyrics were written by band member Pete Wentz, who has been in the media spotlight, not just because of his relationship with singer Ashlee Simpson, but also because of his hoodies, guyliners and who would have thought he had a fashion line.

Saturday, June 7, 2008

10 Modern Wedding Hair Accessories

By Erica Tevis

Whether you would like to create a modern wedding look or a romantic hairstyle, accessories for your hair can help you polish your bridal image. There are a variety of accessories on the market today to suit any bride's style or wedding theme. Here is a short list of popular wedding hair accessories to help you look beautiful on your special day.

Headbands - headbands are simple, yet elegant. Select a wide one for a retro look, or skinny ones for a modern, preppy look. These are perfect for the bride who wants to be comfortable while still being stylish. Pairs easily with your veil.

Feathers - feathers are a hot trend right now, these are perfect for the trendy "in style" bride. These can be purchase and added to combs, clips, barrettes or even woven through hair. Alternatively, there are many accessories with feathers pre-attached.

Veil - believe it or not, sometimes less is more, and a veil may be all you need. If you are opting out of hair accessories go elaborate with your veil - pearls, jewels and crystal accents will compliment your look.

Fresh Flowers - once a trend, now a tradition - adding a sprig of your favorite flower to your hair can give you a romantic, soft touch. Check with your florist though, to see which flowers will hold up without water.

Tiaras - these can range from classical princess styles to modern, asymmetric looks to retro inspired glam. Don't rule out a tiara just based on the name, there are so many styles one will suit your look.

Hair Vines - held in place by pins on each end, these are highly flexible and can conform to most any hairstyle. Many are encrusted with jewels, crystals or pearls.

Barrettes - these are not what you would think - a simple barrette can sweep back locks, hold bangs to the side or keep layers in place. Barrettes can be elaborate or simple depending on the look you are going for.

Hair Jewelry - whether you decide to decorate your hair with shells (for a beach bride) or crystals (for an upscale look) hair jewelry is placed either around your style (such as a bun) or strategically placed throughout your style.

Tropical Flowers - this works well for tropical inspired weddings or beach weddings - a pop of a vibrant color will look wonderful in your wedding photos.

Birdcage Pouf - for the bride who wants a veil, but doesn't want to be weighed down. Depending on how you style the rest of your hair, this could be a romantic vintage look or very edgy and unique. You can wear the poof over your face for the beginning of the reception, then style it into a "pouf" for the reception.

Erica Tevis is the owner of Little Things Wedding Favors . Visit them on the web and check out their large supply of wedding favors, themed favors, invitations, and wedding accessories.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Ideas For Colors Of Your Wedding

by Victor Epand

Here are some good ideas for September colors for your wedding. I love this one color that is a light green. I understand that this is not a fall color. The light green would go beautifully with a darker green or a darker red/orange. This would "ground" the color in a more summer-fall transitional theme. You could use three colors- the light green, a darker green (dark sage, hunter, etc), and pair it with a gold, yellow, burnt orange, or dark red for accents.

This would be a monochromatic color scheme with complementary accents. If you want to browse some more color schemes, go to any website and look up any color you would think would go nice with your wedding dress.

I am also trying to decide what colors would look nice for an October wedding. I am also interested in such colors like, wine/cream, wine/champagne, and wine/gold. I think those color choices compliment each other beautifully, particularly the wine, gold, and champagne. Other colors to throw in there that would go nicely would be a deeper shade of copper and another lighter/darker red. Because it will be in the fall time of year, we could always coordinate oranges in there as well with flowers and centerpieces.

I have an outfit that I would like to wear but I want to make sure that it is appropriate. I have winter white pants with gold & silver pinstripes and a long off white blouse. As a rule, you don't want to wear white because that's what the bride wears. However, since your slacks have pinstripes and the blouse is off white, if you could accessorize it, such as a gold scarf that brings out more of the "off white" color, then you should be okay. I really do think that that outfit would look really nice. Make sure that you bring with you some kind of a jacket or coat that why when you get cool you will have something to put on. On the other hand it would still bring the outfit out more if you were to wear something that it light and airy and that you can just hang on something on tie it to your waist.

Plum & silver sounds lovely! Silver accents would be lovely on your plum dresses. If you go for another color, it can over-complicate the look. As silver is the 'accessory' color (this means it's the color used to complement your main color, which is used in hints) then it would be very suitable.

But try not to put too much of the silver all over the dress. Having too much silver on the dress will not show the plum as much. Having like a shahs or a ribbon on the dress that is silver will be just as nice and you will be able to show more or the plum color and some of the silver color with out having to over power one of the other colors.

You could even have your bridesmaids put in ribbons or small flowers in there hair to bring out the colors of the dress.

About the Author
Victor Epand is an expert fashion consultant at http://www.LingerieDress.com/. Visit us when you want the best prices, styles, fashions, and fits of all types of lingerie. We carry a super selection of everyday, as well as bridal

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Points to Consider When Buying Wedding Shoes

by Heather Denton

Who do you think receives the most attention at a wedding? For sure you guessed the bride. This is generally the way things work. The bride is always the main attraction. It’s her day to shine, to radiate. For her it’s probably taken years to get to this day. Likely it’ll be a once in a lifetime event. When it comes to the wedding day nothing is too good for the bride. She’ll be wearing her dream wedding gown and probably her grandmother’s pearls. Her hair and make-up will be professionally done and she’ll be looking her best. No detail will be left out including the brides wedding shoes.

What are the typical shoes for brides? Perhaps decades ago there was a particular style of wedding shoe that brides wore. However, nowadays there are many styles and designs of shoes for brides. Some brides choose to wear shoes with heels, others would rather wear flats. Some women will choose platform shoes, others would rather wear sandals. There is such an assortment of bridal shoes available for the bride today that she can have pretty much anything she wants. If the bride finds a pair of white shoes she likes but would rather they were in ivory, if they are dyeable that can easily be arranged. The bride-to-be can find a great deal of flat shoes that have the perfect bridal detailing. There’s no such thing as taking what you can get regarding wedding shoes. The bride can pretty much get whatever she wants.

Where would a bride find wedding shoes? The most obvious place to look would be the shoe store. Most shoe stores and shoe departments in large stores carry a selection of shoes. A bridal boutique or a formal shop ought to have a nice assortment of shoes to choose from. Specialty shops, such as a bridal boutique are likely to carry dyeable shoes.

There are so many details to think about when planning a wedding. Often tiny things get forgotten or left for last minute. Bridal shoes are something that cannot be postponed. The bride-to-be will need her shoes for dress fittings. It’s important the seamstress be informed about the type of shoes being worn, especially with respect to the height of the heel. If needing an idea of what’s available in shoes for the bride, the Internet is a great source of information. There are many online shopping sites that carry wedding shoes and also those that specialize in weddings. Browsing these sites will provide a good look at what is on the market today and help the bride-to-be make a decision about which style of wedding shoe she’d like to wear on her special day. If the bride-to-be doesn’t already have a general idea as to what she’d like, the hundreds of beautiful pictures will definitely set the thinking process in motion.

About the Author
Ellese Chantel is a bridal professional with a wide variety of knowledge and experience in made to measure garments and all accessories and wedding shoes associated with the industry. Get more information regarding wedding shoes.