Simply Peachy

post from Wedding Soiree on 31 March 2011 10:18:00 PM. © Wedding Soiree

Check out this beautiful tablescape taken by Jackson Taylor Photography. Crystal stemware and candleholders with peach flowers are the perfect backdrop for this elegant setting. The cake was created by the Caketress, if you haven't seen her work - please click on the link because you are in for a real treat. And, speaking of masterpieces - check out that chandelier!
Photos: Taylor Jackson Photographer

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The worlds four most beautiful honeymoon
destinations

post from Dream Weddings on a Budget on 31 March 2011 09:13:40 PM. © Dream Weddings on a Budget

Choosing the right place to honeymoon is just as important as the big day itself for some people. A[...]

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Professional Grade Makeup; My Haul from Makeup
Mania

post from Hooked On Beauty on 31 March 2011 09:11:10 PM. © Hooked On Beauty

My kit was running low and needed a little love so I hopped over to my favorite place for all things makeup in Colorado, Makeup Mania. What I use as a Makeup Artist can easily be translated into everyday, high-performance makeup for the girl who wants a professional result.

I have 4 or 5 different brands of airbrush foundation in my kit, but Dinair gets used 99% of the time. It has a beautiful coverage and an unparalled wear time and I'm not even talking about their alcohol-based waterproof (they call it Paramedical) line. Their straight Glamour line (water-based) is what I've been using and I couldn't be happier. Women rave about it's weighless coverage and how comfortable it feels on the skin.

I'd heard so much about the ledgendary Lip Tar from Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics that I had to get 3. It's not like anything I've ever used before, it's a full coverage lip pigment in a gloss applicator. It isn't heavy or sticky either, it's designed to give substantial pigment without weight so HD can't pick up a too-thick look. When they say a little goes a long way, it's not an exaggeration, just the tiniest dab onto a lip brush is more than enough to glaze your lips in pure color.

I love Graftobian, their $9 HIDef Glamour Foundation is better than most out there and a total hit with friends I have addicted to it. Jen over at Makeup Mania suggested their powder to top off foundation and give a velvety finish. It's also the perfect replacement for (ugh) Studio Fix since it's a great coverage that you can apply wet or dry.

When you think about lush, highly pigmented shadows The Balm probably isn't the first line that comes to mind but maybe it should. Their original Shady Lady palette was so popular that they made a sequel, Shady Lady 2 with 9 perfect shades that will allow you to create loo from every day to smokey and sultry. Caught in the Act Courtney is my fav shade of the bunch (upper left), it's a rusty red-brown with some flecks of gold that puts Stila's Twig to shame.

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I've been using MAKEUP FOR EVER's Mist and Fix setting spray which I really like, but Graftobian's version is only $7.50. It dries quickly, sets makeup, and doesn't leave a sheen on the skin. If you really want makeup to stick around and a primer isn't cutting it for you, give this setting spray a whirl.

Everything was purchased at Makeup Mania but I linked out elsewhere for stuff I couldn't find on their site (you can still order it through them.)

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Summer is Coming and so are our Weddings!

post from The Wedding Decorator on 31 March 2011 07:09:31 PM. © The Wedding Decorator

We have had a gloriously sunny day here today which makes me think of summer and we are very excited about our up and coming weddings.We did have our first wedding last weekend and have[...]

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Will Kate Wear A Spencer Tiara

post from A New York - Newport Wedding BLOG on 31 March 2011 06:10:57 PM. © A New York - Newport Wedding BLOG

Will Kate wear a Spencer Tiara?
There are two, Di wore the one on top.
Some thing to look forward to....

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The Importiance Of Being Myrtle

post from A New York - Newport Wedding BLOG on 31 March 2011 06:10:57 PM. © A New York - Newport Wedding BLOG

Myrtle Myrtus Communis
A sprig of wonderfully fragrant myrtle (known as the "herb of love") -- with its star-like flowers, creamy-white petals, and dark green leaves.

In The UK
Following her wedding to Prince Albert in 1840, Victoria planted the sprig of myrtle from her bouquet in her garden.
Since that time, all royal brides in Queen Victoria's family, including Queen Elizabeth II and Diana, Princess of Wales, have carried a sprig cut from Victoria's myrtle tree to the altar on their wedding day.
In Wales, brides once gave a sprig of myrtle to each bridesmaid.

In Other Cultures
Although Agrippa ascribes it to the Moon, myrtle has long been associated with Venus and love magick.
Aphrodite is often shown wearing a myrtle-leaf wreath in her hair, and during the Roman festival of Venus Verticordia (Venus the Heart-Turner)
On April 1, women bathed in water scented with myrtle and wore myrtle wreaths (the picture below shows a gold myrtle wreath from the time of ancient Greece).
In Eastern Europe, the wreaths held over the heads of a couple being married were originally made of myrtle (now gold crowns are used instead),
In the Appalachian Mountains, throwing this magick herb into a fire was believed to make the face of one's future mate appear in the smoke.
In England, folk believed that myrtle wouldn't grow if it was not planted by a woman.

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Garner Laureta Wedding

post from Fototails Photography on 31 March 2011 05:39:13 PM. © Fototails Photography

Beautiful March wedding in Colorado. Stefany & Jason were all smiles on their wedding day at Lionsgate in Lafayette. The ladies arrived looking stunning and hustled off to the brides room to get their gowns on for the event. Stefany – was bursting with a smile and biting back some happy tears between family and [...]

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Bling Bling: Square Wedding Rings

These are some badass wedding rings. I love how they are different but not crazy. I mean you are going to wear this ring on your finger all the time, so I'd rather not be constantly bombarded about it BUT I don't want a boring ring either.

This is the perfect compromise.

From Alex and Chloe's Holding You Forever collection for REVOLVE.

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