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Three of my Wedding Day favorites --
The perfect shade of RED lipstick
A WHITE (well, more like pearl) Winnie Couture charmeuse gown with a deep V-neck. This gown would go well with a destination wedding on the beach.
And a pair of jeweled BLUE satin sandals by Manolo Blahnik.
Enjoy a great holiday weekend!
Love and Soul Always, Kay
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A couple of weeks ago, I was watching an episode of "America's Next Top Model." (did I just admit that?)
During this particular episode of ANTM, the models were photographed under a glass table of water. Since this photo shoot focused on the models' faces, most of them wore the most awesome shade of red lipstick.
Check them out.
Lexie's make-up looks impeccable. She looks like a living doll.
Liz's shade of dark red lipstick feels very formal. Her lips would go very well with a white wedding gown.
Kayla's red lips and red hair are amazing.
Kacey's shade of red is a deep, dark sexy red. It looks like a shade of Sangria.
Esther's shade of red fits her make-up to a T. Her lips are flawless.
To me, Chris' lips are perfect. Her shade of red lipstick is just right for her skin hue.
And, we all know that red lips go extremely well with a wedding gown.
So, what do you think? Are you looking for the perfect shade of red lipstick for your wedding day?
Love and Soul Always, Kay
(Photo: The CW Network LLC)
Khris Cochran (author of the DIY Bride Blog and DIY Bride Books) has launched a fashion and beauty blog that caters to the plus sized bride.
It's called Plumage!
With the average American woman fitting into a size 12 or higher (me!), a wedding blog like this is long overdue.
And, I am so glad that Khris is the author. I have no doubt that Khris will approach this blog with the classic good taste that a plus size bride deserves.
So, check it out! A fabulous blog that caters to most of us ladies is finally here.
Love and Soul Always, Kay
(Photo: Bridesmaid Blog)
Brides!
Please make sure that you are properly hydrated on your wedding day -- on the inside (no passing out allowed) AND the outside. Here are some great options to keep your skin moisturized on your wedding day!
Since your wedding day is a day for splurging, consider trying the Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Dame Crème. This potent anti-aging treatment cream fortified with a Deep Sea Water that targets existing facial lines and helps to prevent new fine lines and wrinkles from appearing. The Deep Sea Water is a key ingredient that enhances metabolic reaction within the skin and helps cell renewal.
Another fun splurge is Philosophy's Hope in a Jar. This cream is a world-famous, daily facial moisturizer originally created for the medical market to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, skin discoloration, rough texture and dehydration. This cream is loaded with antioxidants in a unique soufflé texture.
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel is a preferred moisturizer for combination and oily skin types. Several experts say that it is lightweight, silky and oil-free but wish that it contained sunscreen.
For parents of children with Eczema, Eucerin is the preferred brand. Most of the Eucerin products arequite thick. But that is a small price to pay because Eucerin products are also known for strengthening and supporting your natural skin barrier, while helping to protect your skin against the elements. This moisturizes is probably the least expensive moisturizer in this blog post, but I must tell you that it will most likely be the most expensive lotion that you find in the drug store.
Special Note: The word, "Ashy" is a colloquialism for dry skin. If not hydrated properly, some skin types will have a look that is similar to chalk or ash – hence the term, “Ashy.” The parts of your body most likely to be ashy are your lips, hands, elbows, knees and feet. As you can imagine, it is typically easier to see dry, ashy skin on medium to dark skinned people. Therefore, this phrase is most commonly used within the African American community.
Love and Soul Always, Kay
Two years ago, I decided to cut and donate 13 inches of my hair to Locks of Love.
Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. The children receive the hair prostheses free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on their financial need.
As life would have it, my little hair cut inspired several of my 2008 brides. After spending most of their engagement growing out their hair, these brides donated their wedding day locks shortly after their big day.
What an incredible blessing!
If you are thinking about donating your hair to Locks of Love after your wedding day, please keep the following guidelines in mind.
· Hair must be ten (10) inches measured tip to tip. Ten inches is the minimum length needed for a hairpiece.
· Hair must be in a ponytail or braid before it is cut.
· Hair must be clean and completely dry before it is mailed in.
· Place the ponytail or braid inside of a plastic bag, and then inside of a padded envelope.
· Fill out the hair donation form, or write your name and address on a separate sheet of paper and include inside the envelope.
· All hair donations must be mailed to Locks of Love at 234 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Glamour Magazine has launched a new wedding section designed for (in their words) brides, guests, and every girl who’s ever had to wear taffeta. Check it out!
Love & Soul Always, Kay
Apparently, this young lady purchased her wedding gown two sizes too small because she planned to lose the weight before her wedding day.
Unfortunately, she didn't lose the amount of weight needed to fit into her gown and her seamstress was unable to "let out" enough of the dress to accommodate her current size.
Here's the deal. It's much easier to take in your wedding gown than it is to let it out. Get the dress in your current size and have it taken in if you lose weight (not the other way around).
Sure, it will stink initially, but it will be a lot less stressful at your final fitting.
Love & Soul Always, Kay
(Photo: Slim-Fast)
According to a stylist in In Style Weddings, "Almost every bride wants longer hair for her wedding . . ."
I don't think that is necessarily true. Last summer, I donated a healthy size ponytail to Locks of Love and I received MUCH love from brides who intended to rock a short hairstyle on their special day.
The questions that many have are, "What hair style works best with a wedding gown?" and "What veil options are available for brides with short hair?"
My answer. Any hair style you want!
And you will be happy to find that there are a host of veil options available. My favorites are the vintage birdcage veils that are very hot right now, but the options are endless.
This hat is so fun, and I love how the bride is working it on her short natural haircut.
Not all veils have to be white. This "peacock" inspired veil makes this bride look very glamorous. (Photo: Etsy.com)
I love this bride's spiky short haircut. When you can wear a haircut like this, there is no need to cover it with a veil. (Photo: Your Best Wedding)
This bride's boy haircut looks adorable under this vintage birdcage veil with a raw silk headband. (Photo: Castlebride)
I am a big "Billie Holiday" fan, so I love the flower in this lady's naturally curly hair. (Photo: Brides.com)
This bride showcases her gorgeous braids on her wedding day. (Photo: Kevin Duke)
So, what do you think? What do you recommend for brides with short hair?
Love & Soul Always, Kay
