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The Big Tease The bigger the better!  Tipping it’s hat to classic beauty of the 1960’s, teasing your hair offers instant glamour. Accessorize with a tiara or fabulous hair comb to add a bit of intrigue.  Another bonus of teasing?… It offers versatility. Begin the day with a sky-high teased bun for your ceremony, and then shake it out for a rocking reception hair look.   Would you try a little? Or, are you a tease to-the-max kind of lady? (I’m from the South, so I think you all know my thoughts on big-hair…) 

The Big Tease

The bigger the better! 

Tipping it’s hat to classic beauty of the 1960’s, teasing your hair offers instant glamour. Accessorize with a tiara or fabulous hair comb to add a bit of intrigue. 

Another bonus of teasing?… It offers versatility. Begin the day with a sky-high teased bun for your ceremony, and then shake it out for a rocking reception hair look.  

Would you try a little? Or, are you a tease to-the-max kind of lady? (I’m from the South, so I think you all know my thoughts on big-hair…) 

Nutrition Guest Blog! And now, what you’ve all been waiting for… The Bottom Line (Part 2) As soon as you have wedding bells on the brain, it’s time to start planning your wedding wellness plan. Realistically, women can lose weight at a healthy rate of 1-2 pounds per week or 4 to 8 pounds a month. With the possibility of a weight loss plateau, it’s also important to incorporate physical activity of your choice. From yoga to walking with your husband to be, make it something you enjoy. The average engagement is around 15 months and a dress ordering period can be between 6 to 9 months. For the sake of your dress alterations, you need to be at or very close to your weight at the time of your order. That also means you need to maintain that weight for several months before the final fitting. Kicking extreme diets OUT of your life and focusing on sustainable healthy choices is crucial!  Here’s your wedding weight loss equation: Length of time until wedding-(6 to 9 months for gown ordering)= months for weight loss Months for wt loss x (4 or 8 pounds) =total feasible wt loss Example: 14 months until wedding- 9 months gown order= 5 months of weight loss 5 months x 4 to 8 pounds per month=  20-40 pounds Total feasible weight loss —Carlene Helble-Thomas Follow @CarleneFutureRD & Subscribe Carlene’s Figments for the latest! 

Nutrition Guest Blog!

And now, what you’ve all been waiting for…

The Bottom Line (Part 2)

As soon as you have wedding bells on the brain, it’s time to start planning your wedding wellness plan. Realistically, women can lose weight at a healthy rate of 1-2 pounds per week or 4 to 8 pounds a month. With the possibility of a weight loss plateau, it’s also important to incorporate physical activity of your choice. From yoga to walking with your husband to be, make it something you enjoy.

The average engagement is around 15 months and a dress ordering period can be between 6 to 9 months. For the sake of your dress alterations, you need to be at or very close to your weight at the time of your order. That also means you need to maintain that weight for several months before the final fitting. Kicking extreme diets OUT of your life and focusing on sustainable healthy choices is crucial! 

Here’s your wedding weight loss equation:

Length of time until wedding-(6 to 9 months for gown ordering)= months for weight loss

Months for wt loss x (4 or 8 pounds) =total feasible wt loss

Example: 14 months until wedding- 9 months gown order= 5 months of weight loss

5 months x 4 to 8 pounds per month=  20-40 pounds Total feasible weight loss

—Carlene Helble-Thomas

Follow @CarleneFutureRD & Subscribe Carlene’s Figments for the latest! 

The MET Recently, I stumbled upon The Metropolitan Museum of Art site and found some gorgeous gowns on display from designers past.  Looking back at where dress design has come from can definitely inspire your bridal look today.  These two dresses were my favorite. I love the Grecian flow with fantastic draping that would make any bride feel like a goddess, the sweetness of the empire waist and light sparkle in the skirt gives the dress a soft glow that would look stunning floating down the aisle. 

The MET

Recently, I stumbled upon The Metropolitan Museum of Art site and found some gorgeous gowns on display from designers past. 

Looking back at where dress design has come from can definitely inspire your bridal look today. 

These two dresses were my favorite. I love the Grecian flow with fantastic draping that would make any bride feel like a goddess, the sweetness of the empire waist and light sparkle in the skirt gives the dress a soft glow that would look stunning floating down the aisle. 

StumbleUpon My newest obsession on the web!  Simply set up your top interests from their list of categories (mine include fashion, music, relationships, food, fitness and humor, along with some others…) and/or pick a specific interest… bridal fashion, etc…You get the picture.  Brides, this is basically your one-stop trend-shop to check out the latest buzz in bridal and beyond. Don’t know exactly what your dreaming of for decor or bridesmaids bouquets? Spend some time on this site, and you’ll find inspiration for days! 

StumbleUpon

My newest obsession on the web! 

Simply set up your top interests from their list of categories (mine include fashion, music, relationships, food, fitness and humor, along with some others…) and/or pick a specific interest… bridal fashion, etc…You get the picture. 

Brides, this is basically your one-stop trend-shop to check out the latest buzz in bridal and beyond. Don’t know exactly what your dreaming of for decor or bridesmaids bouquets? Spend some time on this site, and you’ll find inspiration for days! 

What are your favorite gifts for bridesmaids and groomsmen?

Asked by
Anonymous

A Few of Our Favorite Things

Bridesmaids gifts are the best when they are personalized. Here are a few fun things that caught our attention in the salon: 

-Statement jewelry for the wedding day. Earrings to add to their day-of look, or a bracelet, etc. are all great gifts. Just remember, it doesn’t have to break the bank! Were not talking real diamonds here. The best part, it can be used again. 

-Bridesmaid Gift Baskets are always fun. Putting together a “getting ready” basket filled with monogrammed wrap towels, nail polish, lip gloss, and other goodies will keep them happy all day long. We have hanky panky panties with crystal “bridesmaid” logo on them and other fun day-of items that are perfect additions to a basket.

To be honest, groomsmen gifts are not really our specialty, but possibly something along the same lines of a “groomsmen gift basket”. If your groom and his best guys love to golf, fish, etc. those would all be a great starting point. Also, personalized items are special even for men. Monogramming a specialty item is a nice thank you gift that’s both functional and reminds them of the special day. 

Hope this helps! Best of luck gift shopping! 

Big Skirts are Back! I’m absolutely in love with a big skirt! There’s something about it that just says “bride” to me. Many brides come in our store thinking that a full skirt is going to be heavy and uncomfortable, when really a bigger skirt gives you the freedom to sit, dance, eat and breathe much more than a mermaid fit dress. High end designers today are recreating the full skirt by using much lighter fabrics that give you the shape of a big skirt with the comfort of a light weight feel.  My advice to brides, always at least try one full skirt dress on….you’ll be amazed by how comfortable you may feel and how tiny your waist will look!

Big Skirts are Back!

I’m absolutely in love with a big skirt! There’s something about it that just says “bride” to me.

Many brides come in our store thinking that a full skirt is going to be heavy and uncomfortable, when really a bigger skirt gives you the freedom to sit, dance, eat and breathe much more than a mermaid fit dress. High end designers today are recreating the full skirt by using much lighter fabrics that give you the shape of a big skirt with the comfort of a light weight feel. 

My advice to brides, always at least try one full skirt dress on….you’ll be amazed by how comfortable you may feel and how tiny your waist will look!

Sheer Genius New necklines were all over the runways at bridal market and now you can see them on the red carpet too. One hot trend that gives you a soft shoulder effect is the sheer mini-cape.  Rivini’s Spring 2012 collection had great looks in color and beading and recently at the SAG Awards, Ashlee Simpson rocked the sheer mini-cape on her gorgeous red carpet gown.  Brides, this is a perfect addition to your look: wear it for the ceremony then remove it for your reception. 

Sheer Genius

New necklines were all over the runways at bridal market and now you can see them on the red carpet too. One hot trend that gives you a soft shoulder effect is the sheer mini-cape. 

Rivini’s Spring 2012 collection had great looks in color and beading and recently at the SAG Awards, Ashlee Simpson rocked the sheer mini-cape on her gorgeous red carpet gown. 

Brides, this is a perfect addition to your look: wear it for the ceremony then remove it for your reception.