Wedding dresses for drama queens
Wedding dresses suited for the dramatic bride. … [Read more...] about Wedding dresses for drama queens
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Your best friend is your bridal boutique
You read about them in the newspapers and hear about them in the local news: Bridal couples who have been left in the lurch with their plans – and especially the bridal gown – when things have gone awry. Sometimes it’s because the bride purchased her gown online. When it arrived … [Read more...] about Your best friend is your bridal boutique
Ballgown or basic?
Remember, back in the mid-90s, it was suddenly fashionable to have a simple, unadorned bias-cut dress that was so plain it was christened the slip dress? It became the ultimate in sophistication for a number of years. But it missed the point. It didn’t embody the … [Read more...] about Ballgown or basic?
Buyer beware!
Bargain shopping on the Internet can lead to problems that you didn’t bargain for! What do you do if the dress comes in the wrong size? What if it is defective or looks worn? What if it is delivered after your wedding date or if your "designer" gown doesn’t have the … [Read more...] about Buyer beware!
6 service options to please your guests
You’ll give lots of thought to your wedding menu. All couples do. They pour over all the possibilities for the cocktail party. They worry about having entrée options for those with special dietary needs. Some send options along with the wedding invitation (on the … [Read more...] about 6 service options to please your guests
Pick a hair style to flatter your face
There are five basic face shapes. Look in a mirror and outline your own face with a bar of soap to confirm the shape of your face. A perfectly oval shape can wear any hair style. But a round, oblong, heart or square face can make the shape of the face a plus with the … [Read more...] about Pick a hair style to flatter your face
Fashion trends around the world
The well-dressed woman is never a slave to trends, but paying some attention to what's fresh and new can spice up a wardrobe. Here's what's trendy around the world now! Belts Belts have never been more beautiful. The highlight of some wedding gowns is a jewelled … [Read more...] about Fashion trends around the world
Style of dress influences your choice of hairstyle
Makeup may be bold or barely there, depending on your colouring and your sense of drama. A word to the wise: bold lip colour requires confidence to pull off! Your hair style should reflect the style of your gown. A garden wedding with an informal gown invites flowing, casual … [Read more...] about Style of dress influences your choice of hairstyle
Figure flattery
Most of us, at some time in our lives, have copied the style of a favourite celebrity. Unless our height, weight and shape are identical with the celebrity, we could be using the wrong role model. Some designers urge their customers to strip down, once a year, and come to … [Read more...] about Figure flattery
A new bride shares her 5 life lessons
I learned a little something when I planned my own wedding recently. I discovered that instead of making the wedding into an event that has to be the most elaborate and elegant affair of the year, focus on the people. Life isn’t a fairy tale and you can’t always get everything … [Read more...] about A new bride shares her 5 life lessons
