Simple Wedding Guide

There’s something magical about wintertime, and having a winter bridal shower can be a lot of fun. It’s all about frosted glass and crystals, decorations in pale blues and shimmering silvers, and snowflakes. Lots and lots of snowflakes. If you’re having a bridal shower this winter, why not embrace the season and thank your guests with winter-themed favors? Finding the perfect bridal shower favors can be tricky, but favors that match the season are festive, fun, and will be especially appreciated by your guests. Here

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To say Im a nail polish addict would be an understatement (seriouslylook here and Im torn between being proud/ashamed of the fact that I actually have more than these images show!). Needless to say, few beauty product launches get me as amped as new polish shades. The latest ones my nails have gotten a hold of are Zoyas trio of Fleck Effect Nail Polishes ($24 for all three), and their Spring 2012 solid color collection ($48 for all six). Where to start!? I literally have been changing my nail color nearly every other day because the new collection covers so much ground.

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Although some weddings call for a beautiful and extravagant wedding cake, some couples nowadays are opting for some fun and modern alternatives to the traditional cake. Cupcakes and cake pops have been the popular choices in the recent past and now more creative alternatives, such as eclairs, truffles, donuts, and macaroons. The alternative ideas are endless and simply sweet and delicious!

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Q. My favorite “oil stopper” for the T-zone facial area has been discontinued by Lancome, and the company has nothing to replace it. The product is Pure Focus T-zone Powder Gel. I have tried several other products including Mary Kay, Cargo and a few drugstore brands, and none is as good as this product. Can you offer any help for locating either the original or an acceptable substitute?

Have you tried Lancome’s Tonique Pure Focus (oil-free) Pore Tightening Toner with Matifying Powders ($25)? It’s an oil-free toner that absorbs oil and unclogs pores. Use it before applying your makeup.

I haven’t tried this product, but one I have and really like is from NARS.

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Are you recently engaged? Come out to the country and visit wedding vendors from the Mt. Hood area. A First of its kind, “A Country Bridal Affair” will be held on January 14, 2012 at the classic Boring-Damascus Grange Hall in “The Most Exciting Place To Live”, Boring, Oregon off Hwy. 212 on Grange Street. Doors open at noon and stay open until 5:00pm. It’s FR

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What is the talk about going green when it comes to thank you cards? I just did thank you cards for my engagement party and it feels like a big waste of paper to do what a lovely email would also accomplish. Thoughts?
– Erika Schwalb, fan.

Dear Miss Schwalb,While I appreciate your eco-conscious thinking, nothing compares to a handwritten thank you note. It may seem like this formality doesnt matter in our era of digital convenience, but it most certainly does.
There are plenty of sustainable alternatives to show your guests you truly care about them as well as the environment.

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