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Archive for June, 2010

Trendspotting: Fascinators: Barrette or Hat?!

30th June 2010 by admin View Comments

One of the (few) fashions I love from the UK is the use of hats and hair accessories for formal occasions. If you have weddings to attend, these are a great way to breathe life into an old dress –and it’s far cheaper than a trip to  Nicole Miller…
Some of my faves are from Etsy, [...]

Bitch is the New Black

30th June 2010 by Christie View Comments

Ugh, all this talk of weddings is making us want to drown ourselves in frosting and stab our eyes out with a champagne flute.  (Pause for deep breath).  We know! We know!! We did it to ourselves.
But that is why we wanted to take a pause and talk about Bitch is the New Black, Helena [...]

Fight Club: The Bridesmaid Survival Guide

30th June 2010 by Christie View Comments

1. The first rule of the BSG is that there is no BSG.
2. See Rule #1.
3. If you’ve ever felt like being a bridesmaid was sort of like being in the movie Fight Club, you are not alone.
The secrecy, the dark rooms, the sweaty men, and the black eyes….well, it’s all a part of the [...]

Ask Jess: When Your BFF Wants to Cancel Her Wedding

29th June 2010 by Jess View Comments

Your friend is having cold feet about her wedding. What on earth do you tell her?

[Photo Credit: Photo by Tigresblanco under an Attribution-Non-Commercial License]
If you thought planning the shower was tough, are you prepared for the moment when your otherwise calm and collected BFF has a melt down and tells you she wants to call [...]

Top 5 Myths About Being a Bridesmaid

29th June 2010 by Guest Author View Comments

“It’ll be totally fun and easy!” — yeah right. We’ve ALL heard that one before and yet somehow ended up trapped on a roof trying to corral a drunk bride back into the party. 5 Myths debunked about being a bridesmaid.