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When Tulin and I spoke about creating a bridal issue, we both had different reasons for moving forward w ith it. My parents were married 25 years before my dad passed away, so when I got married at the very young age of 21, I thought it would be forever. It was a 300 guest wedding and cost us thousands of dollars but my fairy tale crumbled when my first husband cheated on me after only four months of marr1age.
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This bridal issue is a celebration of the plus size bride. The stories were so moving and inspiring that an entire wedding album came to life filled with stories of "I do!" While plus size brides still lack much represenation, who better to tell the story than the plus size bride herself. For me, this issue is dedicated to the wedding that never was, that was cancelled due to my husband's changes in health from his MS. This issues is a little corner in the PMM universe where even I could dream again of the big day!
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Every bride wants to have the best skin possible for one of the most special days of her life: her wedding. Here are some basic rules to follow to ready your skin and combat the causes and effects of wedding stress. Begin as soon as you can!
First things first, drink PLENTY of water; at least 6-8 glasses a day. This will flush toxins from your body and cleanse your cells. Cut down on or eliminate refined sugars, saturated fats, processed foods, alcohol, caffeine and smoking. Eat cleanly, by including as many organic fruits, vegetables and proteins in your diet. Exercise moderately for 30 minutes a day. This will deliver more oxygen to the blood and sweating helps to cleanse the pores. Think, speak and act in a positive way. This will not only reduce stress and make you feel good, but you will attract the same from those around you, creating a cycle of love and kindness. 5-10 minutes of meditation (watching the birds, praying or simply sitting quietly to calm the mind and body) every morning and evening is a wonderful way to begin and close your day with gratitude and positive expectation.
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Exfoliate- Start by getting a great at-home exfoliating product. Over time our skin cells regenerate at a slow er rate, so we have to help that process along gently. Exfoliating removes dead skin cells to rev eal softer, smoother skin. And all that money you spend on good skin care products won' t go to waste now that they can actually be absorbed!
Know your skin type before buying skin care to optimize your results:
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*Normal- soft shine occasionally on forehead, nose & chin, small pores * Combination - shiny skin especially on the forehead, nose & chin * Oily - shiny all over most of the time, larger pores * Dry - especially around cheek area, usually looks dehydrated, feels tight
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Cleanse- Necessary at night to remove makeup, suncreen and crud from the day; optional in the morning. Instead, lukewarm water will do the trick and will be enough to remove the oils from the night before. *Note: If you wear eye makeup and cleanser is not enough to remove it, use an eye makeup remover prior to cleansing. Take care not to stretch or pull the skin around the eye. This area has very thin skin and can age quickly if you are not gentle.
Tone- Optional & personal preference and it doesn't have to be fancy.
Witch Hazel is an inexpensive, natural and effective toner to remove the last of any makeup or oily residue.
Serum -The perfect way to deliver a concentrated dose of vitamins, antiaging, acne clearing or hydrating ingredients. Serums are applied before the moisturizer and not used to replace it.
Moisturize - Use this stage of skin care to balance and hydrate (even oily skin needs hydration) the skin as well as protect with SPF 15 or even SPF 30; especially in the summer. The sun is the number one cause of premature aging; make sure to slather that moisturizer on the face and neck. Combination to oily skin types would go with an oil free product. Tips: 1. Remember that products are absorbed into the skin and therefore into the blood stream. Please read the labels on items you buy to make sure they don't contain harsh or harmful ingredients or preservatives. The easiest way to avoid this is to go with an organic line. 2.
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A: Long-wearing lipstick is great for your wedding day! I do not favor then1 for everyday-wear because they usually have alcohol in thetn which can dry out your lips. Makeup artists usually fill in lips with liner and put a lipstick on top. I get about four hours of lip wear this way. Gloss adds shine, but don't overdo it because it can look goopy. I recom1nend Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick for flawless all day wear!
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A: The trick to false eyelashes is to allow the glue that you apply to the strip to dry just a little so that it becomes tacky. This way it will stick. Ardell Lashes, fro1n the drugstore 1nake some of the best! I also reco1nmend Duo Waterproof Adhesive. The key is to practice and 1nake sure to get them on to the base of your lashes. You can use an orange stick to press the lashes into the right place when you first put theIn on. Apply a coat of 1nascara to the natural lash first, then apply the falsies, and when they are dry, blend them together with another coat of mascara. I recommend Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara. Make sure to hide the "sea1n" with black eyeliner. Apply the ?.Oi'(hlOI adhesive eyeliner before you attempt the lashes & then when the falsies have dried, apply a little more liner over the seam to hide the shine of the glue. To re1nove them, a little eye 1nakeup re1nover helps to loosen the 1nascara and the glue. Pull the In right off when you have done that
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There are so many things to think about. The location, the time of day, the color scheme request, how comfortable you are in your curves, strapless, covered arms, maxi, tea length, yes we understand and hopefully, we can help you with this!
--the bridesmaid-Whether you are the bride or the bridesmaid, choosing a dress can easily have you thinking of the movie "21 Dresses!" But with time, trends have emerged making the old adage of shortening your bridesmaid dress and turning it into a cocktail one more realistic! While there has been a shift to the shorter, bold hued, flirtier, printed, dramatic accessories, and whimsical sorts, there are some standout ideas for you! Take a look at these trends:
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--the Guest-You've received your invite now what to wear? Dressing for the wedding is a bit different from being a part of it! You are the lucky one who gets to shop from varied places so we will address the TIPS for dressing and attending the wedding!
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What does the invite say? Pay attention to the color scheme and shy away from it Never EVER wear white, UNLESS instructed to! You want to look nice, not steal the show! Dress for the location. Some weddings are held in churches, which may or may not have dress codes. • Choose your heels carefully! If the wedding is outside in grass, wedges or flats are a must! You know that sinking in the sand feeling when you wear heels! • When in doubt, ask the bride or groom!
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Bold and Bright Hues Ditch the grays, pastels, and soft tones and step out in bold hues that coordinate in the bride's color scheme! One of the hottest trends to emerge were shades of blue, greens, and coral! JS Collection
New Lengths You? Demure and Shy? Oh no! This season's hem is having just as much fun as the rest of the bridal party! You will see Mother of The Bride dresses in new lengths from right at the knee, tea length, and this season's hi-lo hem! SO if you are playful, foxy, and not afraid to show a little leg, then this trend is for you! Metallic Hues Sparkle and shine is not left from you! If bold jewel tomes are not your style, amp up the glam with metallic details! Copper, bronze, pewter, silver and gold are hues that you will find to be quite the delight! In either a head to shine for black tie or metallic detail for day, you too can have your own bling!
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I would happily relive my wedding day but never the year leading up to it. I planned our event while juggling class, working 30 hours a week and enduring a sudden death in my husband's family. Needless to say, I was ready to throw my hands up and scream ''I'm done!" during the months leading up to the big day. If this madness sounds familiar, try not to get weighed down by the drama and details of it all. Consider the following tips for saving time and staying sane during the most complicated party you'll ever plan.
e eas1es way o cu own on e p annmg process 1s to reduce the number of things to plan. Prioritize what you and your future spouse really want for the wedding. Do the invitations need to reflect the latest innovations in origami? Are programs really necessary? Weddings are pretty commonplace, after all -- most people know what's going to happen. Not only will this save you time, but it will save you money, too.
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