tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79364994111649130422024-03-13T11:54:57.994-04:00The Bridal Boudoir AffairUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-67020024518767848252010-08-11T20:24:00.003-04:002010-08-11T20:38:57.859-04:00NEW ADDRESS!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTze88X7Ypij5sJC-BSvXEgA_Vj2GqLNqEvl76uj2E1RmOLbW6ovY5HDv719bjpGKCPKWYZZue2HiwEOcxThZQ_-KTfn93pjD-CJewf62gL0HB2sPWsHJu7PGvA5kjloKRDsh3H-nlL7Q/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-08-11+at+8.30.07+PM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 367px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTze88X7Ypij5sJC-BSvXEgA_Vj2GqLNqEvl76uj2E1RmOLbW6ovY5HDv719bjpGKCPKWYZZue2HiwEOcxThZQ_-KTfn93pjD-CJewf62gL0HB2sPWsHJu7PGvA5kjloKRDsh3H-nlL7Q/s400/Screen+shot+2010-08-11+at+8.30.07+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504314267431691522" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Beautiful brides and boudoir fans alike!</span><br /><br />The Bridal Boudoir Affair <a href="http://bridalboudoiraffair.com/">has relocated to a beautiful, more comprehensive site</a> to bring you even more beauty and updates alongside it's classic blog before the big day of December 5th 2010!<br /><br />The blog is now officially offered in both <a href="http://bridalboudoiraffair.com/blog/?lang=fr">French</a> and <a href="http://bridalboudoiraffair.com/blog/">English</a>!<br /><br />We are still on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/BridalBoudoir?ref=ts">facebook</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/bridalboudoir">twitter </a>alike - so come pay us a visit and tell us what you think of our new and improved vamped up site!<br /><br />xox<br /><br /></div>R.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01280169758208341749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-75944406920653183502010-08-01T02:00:00.004-04:002010-08-01T02:33:44.194-04:00Something Old - Cameo Jewelery<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHPjk6x8wbt_HY8-ClzhSDCzkaNe8ytxE7zigXK_Y2JYKky1BCJDsOlUWAgoDeBf_-HrEwJCxG1ftlIp_91g1Uv-w-iGxYdYs0jN76nQWIGeq91Tc_Aa2gQYLsNxPYryv4t68j40nnLuI/s1600/broochaa.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 395px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHPjk6x8wbt_HY8-ClzhSDCzkaNe8ytxE7zigXK_Y2JYKky1BCJDsOlUWAgoDeBf_-HrEwJCxG1ftlIp_91g1Uv-w-iGxYdYs0jN76nQWIGeq91Tc_Aa2gQYLsNxPYryv4t68j40nnLuI/s400/broochaa.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500320136454411026" border="0" /></a><br />Not only are cameos their own distinctive work of art, but they are untouched, classic jewelery beauties, that have the ability of transcending generations and styles alike.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbCPsEO_-of1_jOcgNgv-5wdMKQqxrdkT2qINbfxn1cYRFdERV_mlZv6r0KucSDHPFF4p3Kgy9P5U7PXWYy1ltEEnYNbleiY7RYxwsz2HUsibeA0Xc0havzuJq6zp8EceOAOQFD3CVmG4/s1600/cameo"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 386px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbCPsEO_-of1_jOcgNgv-5wdMKQqxrdkT2qINbfxn1cYRFdERV_mlZv6r0KucSDHPFF4p3Kgy9P5U7PXWYy1ltEEnYNbleiY7RYxwsz2HUsibeA0Xc0havzuJq6zp8EceOAOQFD3CVmG4/s400/cameo" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500320110469128434" border="0" /></a>My personal cameo was given to me by my grandmother.<br /><br />I remember my disbelief when she explained to me an artist had delicately carved the serene face of a lady into a creamy conch shell or piece of coral. The details of her face were such smooth perfection that I could not for the life of me wrap my mind around someone being <span style="font-style: italic;">capable</span> of creating something so flawless!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsbLLCOKimtwaE8Nvqcg1zmonhlpxYXyYiRpATmm3yx42F9n5m0K4SNiTPNwDRFxlzL6Afimh-G6-bMjy2FpbSEt1j5hazaZ0c9YyZxGII4inVAmjAbfB43-42vfuLTDE-08NGuiDbqgE/s1600/pearl+cameo+necklace"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsbLLCOKimtwaE8Nvqcg1zmonhlpxYXyYiRpATmm3yx42F9n5m0K4SNiTPNwDRFxlzL6Afimh-G6-bMjy2FpbSEt1j5hazaZ0c9YyZxGII4inVAmjAbfB43-42vfuLTDE-08NGuiDbqgE/s400/pearl+cameo+necklace" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500320105953239026" border="0" /></a>Although many people find them dated in this day and age, there is nothing I see more complimentary for a vintage bride than an heirloom brooch worn on the hip of her wedding gown (especially if dress rouching gathers to the side).<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdITNHTDAXF-8eokz03BxgBeWQGqsJMzgvpbazRwkdsToea7sQeHcuoHf6o50U1njP27-36iigB6XPZy1CG0ofkcSEBiAw3lYYs-fWypjfs-xunhJjawaCbxfJvX7o8yB0OEPPLWyQCeQ/s1600/bwcameoringA.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 353px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdITNHTDAXF-8eokz03BxgBeWQGqsJMzgvpbazRwkdsToea7sQeHcuoHf6o50U1njP27-36iigB6XPZy1CG0ofkcSEBiAw3lYYs-fWypjfs-xunhJjawaCbxfJvX7o8yB0OEPPLWyQCeQ/s400/bwcameoringA.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500320102051681298" border="0" /></a><br />Rings make for a beautiful accent as well (I love how the creamy color of the shell gets picked up beside wedding whites and darker jewel platforms).<br /><br />Don't have an older, authentic cameo?<br /><br />No worries!<br /><br />There are so many brand new alternatives to choose from that it may just be your "something new" instead ;).<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWpyXr5SZ95ijQNjLPDev4q4wynkLRT2oRyRCqrBfgb8yRxPY8QHGGWpVv8oeaj-4wy35kn49ltlaU61EyRgIBkUUjpraGJyuNnjLcxGKxeuDO5tqwxb0gG6vSXOzhnw9E3Vv5-weLgA/s1600/beautiful+cameo"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWpyXr5SZ95ijQNjLPDev4q4wynkLRT2oRyRCqrBfgb8yRxPY8QHGGWpVv8oeaj-4wy35kn49ltlaU61EyRgIBkUUjpraGJyuNnjLcxGKxeuDO5tqwxb0gG6vSXOzhnw9E3Vv5-weLgA/s400/beautiful+cameo" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500320096785626754" border="0" /></a><br />What is your favorite way of expressing tradition when walking down the aisle?<br /><br />xox<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.fashionista514.com">Fashionista 514</a><br /></div>R.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01280169758208341749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-19863738568786796832010-07-25T13:12:00.005-04:002010-07-26T11:53:14.365-04:00The Caketress - Lori Hutchinson Designs<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsoxyw3BBciKBe5nSD1LZyoIvxtjQbb9kxbwkk5sHEVWZwVFSWA4blzQDgBC_G_ui_ehO2seLR2rrzIMTOtZTMFM19Zhx-IU9B6DggdtPUe5XHgKGz3w_uFD-EQfasRRjmNyMK13zKYbc/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-25+at+1.23.51+PM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsoxyw3BBciKBe5nSD1LZyoIvxtjQbb9kxbwkk5sHEVWZwVFSWA4blzQDgBC_G_ui_ehO2seLR2rrzIMTOtZTMFM19Zhx-IU9B6DggdtPUe5XHgKGz3w_uFD-EQfasRRjmNyMK13zKYbc/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-25+at+1.23.51+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497898990719423218" border="0" /></a><br />I don't know about all of you, but I am something of a TLC fiend... I don't know what it is about cake decorating that gets me so incredibly hooked, but I adore Cake Boss, Ultimate Cake Off and DC Cupcakes. Although I have a mega salty-tooth, with one mention of the word "<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">buttercream</span>" it's over.<br /><br />It sends me into a cupcake craving CRAZE!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwzKKhAA0w0NNSDa-JID5FnHnW34vxw2HHpGBQVHAMIr7HfeQ3rrt9PQ5-ElEABThEfZ7eHp8JbZRqOByIzRJV6ksMFzDhwT01JJamyhyphenhyphenwdfl1VJkOHkLkBJtEKDWARLaoXL0YUcEhbdU/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-25+at+1.23.12+PM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 311px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwzKKhAA0w0NNSDa-JID5FnHnW34vxw2HHpGBQVHAMIr7HfeQ3rrt9PQ5-ElEABThEfZ7eHp8JbZRqOByIzRJV6ksMFzDhwT01JJamyhyphenhyphenwdfl1VJkOHkLkBJtEKDWARLaoXL0YUcEhbdU/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-25+at+1.23.12+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497898976722308146" border="0" /></a><br />All you lucky brides-to-be get to choose some marvelous sweets for your big day *jealous*! <br /><br />From moist spongecake with mousse filling and purees to whipped cream topped and fondant perfection... it just doesn't get much better than choosing your wedding cake!<br /><br />*MEGA DROOL*<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaSnBnN4eR9ICty9ztCEe5FvJfCXx1LryDvREGadfFH9uPI7Yy5QHRE_ZC6brM0reYNM8LfOp92_-WIAtqfShGZk4reBkRU1HKvnSXQZopuIgOOz2H8cCHTOPjAs6lsZ_CvExx1h00POg/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-25+at+1.22.53+PM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaSnBnN4eR9ICty9ztCEe5FvJfCXx1LryDvREGadfFH9uPI7Yy5QHRE_ZC6brM0reYNM8LfOp92_-WIAtqfShGZk4reBkRU1HKvnSXQZopuIgOOz2H8cCHTOPjAs6lsZ_CvExx1h00POg/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-25+at+1.22.53+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497898969560433154" border="0" /></a><br />That's why I'm all about cake decorator Lori Hutchinson (a.k.a. <a href="http://thecaketressblog.com/2009/03/leading-top-toronto-wedding-cake-designe/">the Caketress</a>)... making gorgeous sugar coated creations even Marie Antoinette herself would die to savor!<br /><br />Based out of Ontario, Lori has made every cake imaginable and always with the utmost elegance, sophistication and skill... each their own masterpiece and creative genius.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivf5ZZOEPz6RkmNkiVpEUVSatYlhIAJ7tItbbgZtrRsTUdrA0lPHXe6jrrljyG8oiPh_ICh95_PS5wW9rPEikrDrImabtCTMSh0qhyfsqQZCd08H_7OgbgftE5z2YXK4yQP3jazxD-8EU/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-25+at+1.22.34+PM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivf5ZZOEPz6RkmNkiVpEUVSatYlhIAJ7tItbbgZtrRsTUdrA0lPHXe6jrrljyG8oiPh_ICh95_PS5wW9rPEikrDrImabtCTMSh0qhyfsqQZCd08H_7OgbgftE5z2YXK4yQP3jazxD-8EU/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-25+at+1.22.34+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497898508257063842" border="0" /></a><br />I am seriously considering buying my own small wedding-like cake to keep in the freezer for whenever those shows come on... I think it could be a rather great idea ;).<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpNeUphvAGDBbGqzVSJy15GoetB5O1LYbnWuA3a01yt4LuSFqE2UeiKGt3YwlrbjBVWTsXPal3_qd-Z00x2b7COwGPGtDowQ0D8DdeK3O3vQdv5ojnG93hVkXzm0m08d7cQ1tI1hZRWE/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-25+at+1.21.49+PM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpNeUphvAGDBbGqzVSJy15GoetB5O1LYbnWuA3a01yt4LuSFqE2UeiKGt3YwlrbjBVWTsXPal3_qd-Z00x2b7COwGPGtDowQ0D8DdeK3O3vQdv5ojnG93hVkXzm0m08d7cQ1tI1hZRWE/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-25+at+1.21.49+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497898506446300722" border="0" /></a><br />The demand for creative, personality-reflecting cakes has gotten so high that customers are willing to pay as high as $10,000 for a cake (and I'm sure some even more than that)!<br /><br />While this may sound crazy, cake decorating is definitely becoming more than just a mere addition to any celebration - it is the centerpiece for "ooohhs" and "ahhhhsss" and "how did they make that". <br /><br />An undeniable edible art!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZUbqbsm23nsFIW9bMlV4Du7OgPh0dGbj17e5loO-PiYdU1hHxt7sMsBp9eBjECBoHpkzObavGy-kh6HqcAcuaSA7mXoofphV3N1OHYlk-mJrlShI6VbS6fVf-VHrYYhq80D2x1kAlrQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-25+at+1.18.17+PM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZUbqbsm23nsFIW9bMlV4Du7OgPh0dGbj17e5loO-PiYdU1hHxt7sMsBp9eBjECBoHpkzObavGy-kh6HqcAcuaSA7mXoofphV3N1OHYlk-mJrlShI6VbS6fVf-VHrYYhq80D2x1kAlrQ/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-25+at+1.18.17+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497898491694416754" border="0" /></a><br />What a foxy cake!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnCUbLp_qnay3fsuxOMdjOFkUhklvtqHPfsFK9bWA80frUrK343GeA6wTsLYOm5-PcqnerqYULVjJnJFLglNwZW3LnsUnsTJZhRjRVmkW7cDi4AzrjQjQevg9DBAA_5yLLorrCe-JSdvo/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-25+at+1.18.01+PM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnCUbLp_qnay3fsuxOMdjOFkUhklvtqHPfsFK9bWA80frUrK343GeA6wTsLYOm5-PcqnerqYULVjJnJFLglNwZW3LnsUnsTJZhRjRVmkW7cDi4AzrjQjQevg9DBAA_5yLLorrCe-JSdvo/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-25+at+1.18.01+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497898482015522978" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTy64cUCkUNI7S0ryzGpCetHkubS6r4H_3YpEf56pyt1_JlMCPbB-WPcpHFp7QTvNhCugP4fhgozMFETJBam5uJgJ8LZeKO0-GKhqbqemhfW8yVsEIRoCGKIl0nVWUbWW5Tegug8vPYjA/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-25+at+1.16.48+PM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTy64cUCkUNI7S0ryzGpCetHkubS6r4H_3YpEf56pyt1_JlMCPbB-WPcpHFp7QTvNhCugP4fhgozMFETJBam5uJgJ8LZeKO0-GKhqbqemhfW8yVsEIRoCGKIl0nVWUbWW5Tegug8vPYjA/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-25+at+1.16.48+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497898468060005490" border="0" /></a><br />So boudoir ladies, let me ask you this;<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">What is your to-die-for cake flavor?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What would you be willing to spend on a cake of this grandeur?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">What style would you choose for your dream cake?</span><br /><br />(I seriously need a cupcake right now... cake and icing overload - making my mouth water)<br /><br />xox<br /><br /><a href="www.fashionista514.com">Fashionista 514</a><br /></div>R.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01280169758208341749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-21708046107827350832010-07-15T12:04:00.008-04:002010-07-15T14:16:50.798-04:00Chandelier Accents<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnmDxX2N-wQjXMHUUYOC4wotNtLqzZWlm7uFMkIyKPTUaWYX1SRkX6852yUnfw3qJJw862_xPK5uhBQB-acb0boz3se-XvkTLUiYmMjGhY8SHe6av6bxsiZN36gSK4qzBDw8tAogrNsc/s1600/wire-chandelier.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 332px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixnmDxX2N-wQjXMHUUYOC4wotNtLqzZWlm7uFMkIyKPTUaWYX1SRkX6852yUnfw3qJJw862_xPK5uhBQB-acb0boz3se-XvkTLUiYmMjGhY8SHe6av6bxsiZN36gSK4qzBDw8tAogrNsc/s400/wire-chandelier.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494189480928820514" border="0" /></a>There's nothing quite like a gorgeous chandelier centerpiece to really right up a room (no pun intended - I swear)!<br /><br />Be it in your bedroom, boudoir or dining room, no matter what the style (and oh how there are so many beautiful ones to choose from), an instant touch of class and sophistication is immediately applied.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKETJDMXzpHaw8LZqqaRucEaWyLaNmK_odpCttbMW4yEOyrfviuEpA8Sx9gpQL2ZmZUEHW75Ef9NZ5GlGboqbnMGGYnzy4nFFX1Je5r8Vle8brbSgwN9QbeVcKSBQlEmf8FKuLCOTrh20/s1600/whitetail+chandelier+016.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKETJDMXzpHaw8LZqqaRucEaWyLaNmK_odpCttbMW4yEOyrfviuEpA8Sx9gpQL2ZmZUEHW75Ef9NZ5GlGboqbnMGGYnzy4nFFX1Je5r8Vle8brbSgwN9QbeVcKSBQlEmf8FKuLCOTrh20/s400/whitetail+chandelier+016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494189420934294082" border="0" /></a>As much as I adore the old-school candle chandeliers (think Dracula's castle... quite the fire hazard) and the romanticism they bring, there are so many modern designs out there that really up the ante of personal interior style and make your pad unforgettable.<br /><br />Make your own out of old milk bottles and wine glasses, create beautifully transparent shapes with paper and cutouts, or snag a gorgeous vintage steal on <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=vintage+chandelier+lighting&_sacat=0&_dmpt=Chandeliers&_odkw=chandelier+lighting&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313">eBay</a>!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyCVj7VjqbP0Z7xeL9exwZD0dKSRGlnt2l9hXCaP453g2EcHxU9afKfbv43VsrLen1Yf5RSfsB1H0_ZUzBF5nDORzCaew0u1b4ISotlnSt1p4lw3exzi0jPRhe5177g9mihinb5KgUIyw/s1600/unique-lamps-timothyhorn.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimMbcekZVxChLvKEwjLu2V2XA8Wqa1fHptRf7bF4PV73pflRaSuUco5JunExEiCM_6yrfddKT0sZ7VdhAO8GTYbC41XrxUMMC0kQEiYxcJdEfH2SFJwxzFJom4psZ8zvwE5iKARfPqp_s/s400/8811_PD2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494164886588892562" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUL7lnHx_B7Nkh1PD5HTbgfljjSmjiZ6QziPbufS7mQ2FxfoxSRGhoXwKLDxQD7gqu2VhE39pI2_RvpDroFkQ8iySYIVaxMt8-nWvyNwXgfnYwphjOApVTSPFS2J3qt8A1-9hsO3lo25U/s1600/2054_fs.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUL7lnHx_B7Nkh1PD5HTbgfljjSmjiZ6QziPbufS7mQ2FxfoxSRGhoXwKLDxQD7gqu2VhE39pI2_RvpDroFkQ8iySYIVaxMt8-nWvyNwXgfnYwphjOApVTSPFS2J3qt8A1-9hsO3lo25U/s400/2054_fs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494164876095980194" border="0" /></a><br />Always remember ladies and gentlemen... glam is good - so let it out!<br /><br />xox<br /><br /><a href="www.fashionista514.com">Fashionista 514</a><br /></div>R.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01280169758208341749noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-31424496586142466362010-07-08T17:06:00.004-04:002010-07-08T17:30:49.608-04:00High Tea at Le Maitre Chocolatiere!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWDaP4_swFJneLPvsW8xr-MfSRz2WAvHsk9igbZwf6pvQPGguAC1vy1LZGROJbdPquc2IFK5dlRFL6KDhlh_QLFnzIjD9jY4RVLCDtVFuyvu_wICLiaVd5deCywf4-ROSHw-wMczgRgo/s1600/IMG_0230.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWDaP4_swFJneLPvsW8xr-MfSRz2WAvHsk9igbZwf6pvQPGguAC1vy1LZGROJbdPquc2IFK5dlRFL6KDhlh_QLFnzIjD9jY4RVLCDtVFuyvu_wICLiaVd5deCywf4-ROSHw-wMczgRgo/s400/IMG_0230.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491645337776833378" border="0" /></a><br />Hot damn it's been humid this week! <br /><br />No better excuse to hide out in a beautifully decorated tea room with good company and enjoy some succulent hand made chocolates and pastries...<br /><br />... it must have been wonderful to be Marie Antoinette don't you think?<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHlIqmOtvzKbFqDlWrT7uujX2VBvnde_ttXc9-hPvhMmXNaeI8KW7i9UfDlpPoRozY18ykLfT-jER5ZJJPnfxCszsbCxuWAHLHY48uE38jal05a5QN0kCawSX-p5VkrYbIwBBhu9xD6A/s1600/IMG_0229.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHlIqmOtvzKbFqDlWrT7uujX2VBvnde_ttXc9-hPvhMmXNaeI8KW7i9UfDlpPoRozY18ykLfT-jER5ZJJPnfxCszsbCxuWAHLHY48uE38jal05a5QN0kCawSX-p5VkrYbIwBBhu9xD6A/s400/IMG_0229.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491645329147944354" border="0" /></a><br />I met the beautiful Maddy K at Le Maitre Chocolatiere (1612 Sherbrooke West) for some fine chocolate/macaron/truffle/tarte/meringue dining.<br /><br /> Since the humidity this week has been a tad overwhelming, we modified our hot tea option for some of the best iced tea I've ever had (and ladies and gents, that's saying a lot - if there is one thing I do know, it's good tea).<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvHaX7Yk-2M3xqle16HbD1kGkNo5ivBEBXsofps7WvFvJTcYJ2O4nBlvUBUpwvJk95bvZnzE04eCdavPqpN-3e-8a0QdfgzdLDTXGdIu5hK7nWx5mbCQ-kj__XE5KJoZ8ma4E7EEg42aE/s1600/IMG_0227.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvHaX7Yk-2M3xqle16HbD1kGkNo5ivBEBXsofps7WvFvJTcYJ2O4nBlvUBUpwvJk95bvZnzE04eCdavPqpN-3e-8a0QdfgzdLDTXGdIu5hK7nWx5mbCQ-kj__XE5KJoZ8ma4E7EEg42aE/s400/IMG_0227.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491645326118285410" border="0" /></a><br />Everything was fresh and tasted amazing (and everything from the chocolate itself to the fillings and deserts is made in house - secret recipes that make for some insatiable specialties)!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKS-yogzD2__ZGSt_UBR4iO8epCobEy4SluQ8tiI_i9k70za9kIdeUZN8VjJLN6vx_x-pVvJXiF3Q4p4j0gXzc_44usdaaiKPo6QrtHNcyaaz1RZi9dmUbNRp6BzQ48A6DSG1EGMhlZME/s1600/IMG_0225.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKS-yogzD2__ZGSt_UBR4iO8epCobEy4SluQ8tiI_i9k70za9kIdeUZN8VjJLN6vx_x-pVvJXiF3Q4p4j0gXzc_44usdaaiKPo6QrtHNcyaaz1RZi9dmUbNRp6BzQ48A6DSG1EGMhlZME/s400/IMG_0225.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491645061900786482" border="0" /></a><br />So much yumminess, so much class with the interior design, and so much wonderful chit chatter between girls!<br /><br />Perfect ambiance for an intimate event, and an even cooler regular hangout... I look forward to many more coffee dates surrounded by sugar...<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfULOCeiZ4IcuEMbQDWmggev_zQ9BuEFzrgvrm69HSGfOE3bCF3lakgX2dmqXqs-4rlybOIH00ZwPGFLe7jg9WFzw_I3bUfTgHp4gDJlFZzQpabQgHgcZN9k319yeVPDAfLrl-CzhpziQ/s1600/IMG_0222.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfULOCeiZ4IcuEMbQDWmggev_zQ9BuEFzrgvrm69HSGfOE3bCF3lakgX2dmqXqs-4rlybOIH00ZwPGFLe7jg9WFzw_I3bUfTgHp4gDJlFZzQpabQgHgcZN9k319yeVPDAfLrl-CzhpziQ/s400/IMG_0222.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491645056818062882" border="0" /></a><br />... speaking of sugar...<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0OHAhv-lolSWgsSuDt4MrltucTs46dlCm-E-VZRPRgHIYHJRp1e138GDd5VAIJ49YnJ_5X_8mgAWrTwT35rLEng8pXv04vLe2UBw4chwpgk6kdojlTignXUIYJWEPY562roTXDmKHko/s1600/IMG_0221.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0OHAhv-lolSWgsSuDt4MrltucTs46dlCm-E-VZRPRgHIYHJRp1e138GDd5VAIJ49YnJ_5X_8mgAWrTwT35rLEng8pXv04vLe2UBw4chwpgk6kdojlTignXUIYJWEPY562roTXDmKHko/s400/IMG_0221.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491645047996362338" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBXoYt_xQ7gYFRSDCsCWpBwU5Klsk88b_lbiqzvJi1fWocq-HpByT1643C1AYestzHax8AcaENj_-jt7_13ZEDapSmxnzdL47WERc3BTvKYxKna9qo8ra-7pZE8NbzWQjAt94W8GiAL8U/s1600/IMG_0220.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBXoYt_xQ7gYFRSDCsCWpBwU5Klsk88b_lbiqzvJi1fWocq-HpByT1643C1AYestzHax8AcaENj_-jt7_13ZEDapSmxnzdL47WERc3BTvKYxKna9qo8ra-7pZE8NbzWQjAt94W8GiAL8U/s400/IMG_0220.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491645046912253874" border="0" /></a><br />I'm getting hungry again just looking at these pics as I type... gotta wrap up this post before my cravings get the best of me!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyXyvTSBXLIPOcu-h5-IHaLYTT6ngyjn-kXdzH5W2Vc0NnGo8z2HnfkovsUOjeYsl6yDMcUDIiNPstYdJ68L0u6pr3nEjLzgXlfGNNlQam-HswRKDboVeHY8yJIMCTkBx4UMw8RNl4pgw/s1600/IMG_0218.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyXyvTSBXLIPOcu-h5-IHaLYTT6ngyjn-kXdzH5W2Vc0NnGo8z2HnfkovsUOjeYsl6yDMcUDIiNPstYdJ68L0u6pr3nEjLzgXlfGNNlQam-HswRKDboVeHY8yJIMCTkBx4UMw8RNl4pgw/s400/IMG_0218.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491645040719309266" border="0" /></a><br />YUMS! What can I say, you won't believe how good it is until you try it for yourself...<br /><br />xox<br /><br /><a href="www.fashionista514.com">Fashionista 514</a><br /></div>R.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01280169758208341749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-67103714608770217582010-06-28T11:01:00.004-04:002010-06-28T11:27:48.881-04:00The Seductive Appeal of Agent Provocateur<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnlbbpMmY4USzqWQ2590zzzK477dAuR7vP29qtLm2Tw19IvWeF3IRzpDCTuviKTJIOdBJ_DtoV8XzWztj9nG0BEXjyUJ6t7LZiEfoArG01YWDUXJ2sJT9CmP1KW-nPVAhnIAr1KCDtBQ0/s1600/agent+provocateur+2.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 338px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnlbbpMmY4USzqWQ2590zzzK477dAuR7vP29qtLm2Tw19IvWeF3IRzpDCTuviKTJIOdBJ_DtoV8XzWztj9nG0BEXjyUJ6t7LZiEfoArG01YWDUXJ2sJT9CmP1KW-nPVAhnIAr1KCDtBQ0/s400/agent+provocateur+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487842510429714274" border="0" /></a>We all know the intense draw we women feel towards exceptionally beautiful and fragile things... something about the french lace, the blindfolds, the naughty but delicate fluidity that we ourselves possess as well... and something about companies that are equally able to capture that essence and continuously deliver a product that we cannot imagine ourselves living without!<br /><br />Welcome my darlings to the magical world of <a href="www.agentprovocateur.com">Agent Provocateur</a>! A land of pin-ups, dominatrix vixens and flirtatious nymphs are all waiting to be discovered... a brand sugarcoated in to-die-for sex.<br /><br />Not only are their styles and cuts impeccable, but the quality is pretty hard to top (Vivienne Westwood taught her son (one of the brand's owners and creators) right)! <br /><br />I am now the owner of multiple AP bras, bustiers, nipple pasties and knickers and they all most definitely top my lingerie list. They make you feel like a doll... all dressed up in her best apparel, and well, I would be lying if I said that my boyfriend doesn't appreciate it ;).<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjp45ROHUQlAaMo4EJ1Pyv1Ke90GJYaoWv_n9infeLiIErDuJ4UplFZnrIEantXolnRRSr8WPXSnJAyZyqWE7oT8-UnhjtijgLdpY3wpVKfTM-n5mmPfdXkYUiEaP2ulzlFwaAGoN4cts/s1600/agent+provocateur+1.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 338px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjp45ROHUQlAaMo4EJ1Pyv1Ke90GJYaoWv_n9infeLiIErDuJ4UplFZnrIEantXolnRRSr8WPXSnJAyZyqWE7oT8-UnhjtijgLdpY3wpVKfTM-n5mmPfdXkYUiEaP2ulzlFwaAGoN4cts/s400/agent+provocateur+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487842499451417906" border="0" /></a><br />Be sure to check out their summer collection and swimsuits (and stay tuned in for their sales - mega worth it)! If you're getting married, their bridal lingerie is TO DIE FOR!<br /><br />Now go - spread the word my lovelies!<br /><br />xox<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.fashionista514.com">Fashionista 514</a><br /></div>R.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01280169758208341749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-75421765215118116612010-06-11T11:38:00.006-04:002010-06-11T11:47:57.009-04:00Your Dream Gown<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPo5EszUW9t3r-NCZOR-jdQNBZmx95HmKfhlJvBtpm_jyUqSU4wmaGrP1kyKmNixCdeJT_wEcq_H__wZyiQvcSQQ5mBqyflXOr0VwR-40ByrtGB6D70vVLMMObKaqH5olWIg6zmhD8Bwc/s1600/Fashion_BridalGown__S1R8101_456_664.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 275px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPo5EszUW9t3r-NCZOR-jdQNBZmx95HmKfhlJvBtpm_jyUqSU4wmaGrP1kyKmNixCdeJT_wEcq_H__wZyiQvcSQQ5mBqyflXOr0VwR-40ByrtGB6D70vVLMMObKaqH5olWIg6zmhD8Bwc/s400/Fashion_BridalGown__S1R8101_456_664.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481541021693051682" border="0" /></a><br /></div>I find that the reality of your dream gown and what you can afford are usually 2 different things. A friend of mine just told me that she spent $2000 on a gown, and it was definitely a steal of deal! But maybe because I'm surrounded by the industry, I think that's a great price. Most people don't see it as such.<br />They think, why would I spend that much on my wedding day - sure it's a valid point, but that's how much they cost.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4JMUK905hyiotbIuYbdvC4jHyUhnvgZmKhRsndRDehMnLzhB8tHUj5GwJ0-qZf6ZrCorHEdrG0NRMaVH-NT1CHHJiqmJTrv7WEsCqtcu4zXbOX9lV8blZFUcNJP6VpYNli_J6VVPuufA/s1600/Bridal_Gown_Made_In_Italy_Wedding_Dress.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4JMUK905hyiotbIuYbdvC4jHyUhnvgZmKhRsndRDehMnLzhB8tHUj5GwJ0-qZf6ZrCorHEdrG0NRMaVH-NT1CHHJiqmJTrv7WEsCqtcu4zXbOX9lV8blZFUcNJP6VpYNli_J6VVPuufA/s400/Bridal_Gown_Made_In_Italy_Wedding_Dress.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481541692549513010" border="0" /></a><br /></div>So what's your dream gown - is there a designer you've always loved but know it's out of the price range? For me it's <a href="http://www.pninatornai.co.il/">Pnina Tornai</a> - exclusive designer at <a href="http://kleinfeldbridal.com/">Kleinfeld's </a>and just an amazing talent!<br />Although I don't have a dress picked out from Pnina, I always envisioned it to be something like:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNBVZ6ZnZUP-laNzO0hnuP69UR7RWeWoj014V7sOGQK4MHxvNC348moiremICwzA6wBvT4q1Inn9WNpdvLU6UxVUXK4wi72358h6qUZ0DObHtKbFtkaVDGe0qt7cjiHyjo68EKKfB5jdY/s1600/pnina-tornai-11112-large.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNBVZ6ZnZUP-laNzO0hnuP69UR7RWeWoj014V7sOGQK4MHxvNC348moiremICwzA6wBvT4q1Inn9WNpdvLU6UxVUXK4wi72358h6qUZ0DObHtKbFtkaVDGe0qt7cjiHyjo68EKKfB5jdY/s400/pnina-tornai-11112-large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481542418499583298" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Stunning, isn't it? Her dresses usually range in the $7000 + category, so really.... it's a dream dress not a "gonna pick it up" dress.<br /><br />Let me know what your DREAM DRESS IS! Who's your favourite designer, what are you dreams when it comes to the perfect wedding dress?<br /><br />Have a great weekend,<br /><br />ValerieUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-46489292467004915682010-05-31T11:43:00.007-04:002010-05-31T12:30:33.890-04:00How to avoid becoming a Bridezilla<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBfuu_MvjIt3xquxDo0ldavSK7b1efGEB3BKwVwT7NyKpF6vRvO7H9ZAFwgwBmLeEkF-903rN6K14hxZhI-sC3aR-Kj1p4TxnR1Un6egQIzyCfV7bgKP4Wpw7U7TV9k177EDrCPXMGbWk/s1600/sugarbabylon.wordpress.com.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 327px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBfuu_MvjIt3xquxDo0ldavSK7b1efGEB3BKwVwT7NyKpF6vRvO7H9ZAFwgwBmLeEkF-903rN6K14hxZhI-sC3aR-Kj1p4TxnR1Un6egQIzyCfV7bgKP4Wpw7U7TV9k177EDrCPXMGbWk/s400/sugarbabylon.wordpress.com.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477462421436697522" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Alright, now I have a bone to pick... ladies, why do some of you get SO obsessed with your weddings as to go to the point of turning into a total and utter Bridezilla?!?<br /><br />Does it really matter if the the napkin shades are off a tad? Do you need to bring out the attitude just because you spotted one dirty glass? I'm not sure I will ever understand the fascination behind the obsession, but here are a few tips to avoid terrorizing everyone involved in your bridal party...<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHils2K4fFoaVYtN4DcRPj9EMwHkna6Sdg7H19UYSh3xrAnVkqYh6rTdj2slgQ8XPc88xQcJ0Sa907XRQZwSKTVDSiQHiqUYtT0LyzScfvMd47mhS22OrkGto-lPcz5lxzo9IB-FHpOGQ/s1600/Bzills.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHils2K4fFoaVYtN4DcRPj9EMwHkna6Sdg7H19UYSh3xrAnVkqYh6rTdj2slgQ8XPc88xQcJ0Sa907XRQZwSKTVDSiQHiqUYtT0LyzScfvMd47mhS22OrkGto-lPcz5lxzo9IB-FHpOGQ/s400/Bzills.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477462420333512450" border="0" /></a><br /><ul><li>Don't be a control freak. Yes you want to get what you pay for, but be realistic. Some things will always be out of your control and last minute - don't let these things get to you and ruin your day as well as others.<br /><br /></li></ul><ul><li>Remember what the day is really about. It's not about the cake having the perfect amount of flowers, the dress upstaging everyone else's or any of the material things surrounding you. It is about you committing to someone else for the rest of your life and promising to always be there for them. Start being the significant other that can handle reality from day one.<br /><br /></li></ul></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0IhEflStW3buciga8hCWuSZ70_q53ZpKRaarsxFg1rwOJuz2Ynwgk84rd0eWgrM27CeKPiGO1yLFxqi3f9KB5DtAXytt3-Lc9Gak4xszP9iDUkzGhtyxC6gDCorEGV_Qa2s1yW3BRPs/s1600/bridezilla.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0IhEflStW3buciga8hCWuSZ70_q53ZpKRaarsxFg1rwOJuz2Ynwgk84rd0eWgrM27CeKPiGO1yLFxqi3f9KB5DtAXytt3-Lc9Gak4xszP9iDUkzGhtyxC6gDCorEGV_Qa2s1yW3BRPs/s400/bridezilla.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477462399356650642" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><ul><li>Leave your ego at the door please. Yes, this day is about you... no, you are not God. Just because you will be the center of attention does not give you the right to step on other people or belittle them. Keep your head grounded no many how many wishes, congrats and compliments you may receive. Being humble is strongly underrated.<br /><br /></li></ul>Hope these tips and tricks help you walk down the aisle with class and grace on your big day... nobody wants to be the bride everyone remembered as<br /><br /><br /><br />BRIDEZILLA.... (ahhhhhhhhh!)<br /><br /><br /><br />xox<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.fashionista514.com">Fashionista 514</a><br /></div>R.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01280169758208341749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-46106683707544243742010-05-26T09:05:00.001-04:002010-05-26T09:08:37.879-04:00Your Summer time Fragrance, Sex and the City Inspired!<div style="text-align: right;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiS_ozIYjSMgJ30lcNBSiDqk01ruqe_CIaBPPGG1V6eqep0uMr4C9hf1_5YkSidLP-CzKtu_4Hv1y1UyFpotBdXp9Yk7jxyltoW2RgYj3ipl2QFUD9VwwiSFPj-n-nfElXrBa6JxVKcK8/s1600/SJP-NYC-AD.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 356px; height: 486px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiS_ozIYjSMgJ30lcNBSiDqk01ruqe_CIaBPPGG1V6eqep0uMr4C9hf1_5YkSidLP-CzKtu_4Hv1y1UyFpotBdXp9Yk7jxyltoW2RgYj3ipl2QFUD9VwwiSFPj-n-nfElXrBa6JxVKcK8/s400/SJP-NYC-AD.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473051023699571090" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div>So I've been seeing this scent everywhere lately, and that's no surprise at the Sex and the City 2 is coming THIS WEEK! (Some of the amazing ladies from Maddy K are attending the preview, including myself!! Yes, I'll blog about it!!!)<br /><br />Sarah Jessica Parker explains the scent here:<i><br /><br /></i><span style="font-style: italic;">"A large part of the inspiration was what I now understand to be people's impressions of seeing Carrie Bradshaw walk down the street and what feelings that evokes for her and for them -- a real sense of freedom and possibilities, a love for the city around her and, of course, fashion, but the most surprising aspect [of </span><span style="font-style: italic;">SJP NYC</span><span style="font-style: italic;">] is the strawberry note that looms nicely at the top of the fragrance," </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Parker</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> continued. "The reason it surprises me is because I have this idea in my head that strawberry is very youthful and juvenile, but this fragrance doesn't smell candy sweet. It amazes me that this essence of strawberry mixes so beautifully with the more sophisticated floral notes and the musks that I love and will always have as part of my fragrances. In a million years I would never think, 'Let's work around strawberry.'"</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97nJx149FQJs54_keC9sv7cDwajJN4zbH6QUv36Dyp9_2fQnpuKKDnxPQ1lejXoNkTLFh4a9YYZMKrsK6_mNiPsr7EX6Hh9z8BxUMhNHTGhdY4YiVEOk3majsN_2r33bcOeC9J2cnzqk/s1600/SJP-NYC-perfume-review.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 325px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97nJx149FQJs54_keC9sv7cDwajJN4zbH6QUv36Dyp9_2fQnpuKKDnxPQ1lejXoNkTLFh4a9YYZMKrsK6_mNiPsr7EX6Hh9z8BxUMhNHTGhdY4YiVEOk3majsN_2r33bcOeC9J2cnzqk/s400/SJP-NYC-perfume-review.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473050898015526658" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">It's just fabulous as a daily scent and definitely something that's great as a little gift for one of your best girlfriends or... .bridesmaids! :)<br /><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-11670714675606021992010-05-25T20:47:00.003-04:002010-05-26T11:38:57.889-04:00Liv-Chic Boudoir Furniture<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlh98Vw93PC1iPNa5WY4v9ffssLonPy0wgqSrbicb3hD3okb9Gj-KG_GGPw1q1hcO0vKLweVHy18R-Bp3xv5YRq2X0I1eKJrEahgu68mg3-EQKGWU9Ku2dDW2IRvnJgAHsuWbL1EF1OVs/s1600/armoir+vanity.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 388px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlh98Vw93PC1iPNa5WY4v9ffssLonPy0wgqSrbicb3hD3okb9Gj-KG_GGPw1q1hcO0vKLweVHy18R-Bp3xv5YRq2X0I1eKJrEahgu68mg3-EQKGWU9Ku2dDW2IRvnJgAHsuWbL1EF1OVs/s400/armoir+vanity.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475596877789792754" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I recently stumbled upon <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.liv-chic.com">liv-chic interiors and vintage inspired boudoir furniture</a>, and I must say... all I want to do is completely redesign my place with all these goodies!!! Albeit the hefty price tags, these stunning pieces can turn a regular flat into a Queens quarter!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUhKrSxWRORernM3VRMi9fNDQ3GXPet6Z4X1G2iwwM67mZmYzhjgoLIsI2eleg30dFcBuPs4XXeFmVBRx-Ny-kMQbvqocI9_qypNkpm_FpSXRl9uYX6DBp9QsRJHcjZRKmBJGwIY1Plg/s1600/baroque+bed.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 285px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUhKrSxWRORernM3VRMi9fNDQ3GXPet6Z4X1G2iwwM67mZmYzhjgoLIsI2eleg30dFcBuPs4XXeFmVBRx-Ny-kMQbvqocI9_qypNkpm_FpSXRl9uYX6DBp9QsRJHcjZRKmBJGwIY1Plg/s400/baroque+bed.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475596874019806226" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLN_iRY0JcQxapXhMrqNHM_NviRE2GY8EqwCsmh9DB6Hjml-UGg2bMfOjYfUiEtlCVpkoSr4ir6obQxhdXTsqJYQosM1IZUMCIZTRzAQBZbVxtgNv5NHqf2YjUUIV1ekHnEjq5CelwJn0/s1600/boudoir+interior.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLN_iRY0JcQxapXhMrqNHM_NviRE2GY8EqwCsmh9DB6Hjml-UGg2bMfOjYfUiEtlCVpkoSr4ir6obQxhdXTsqJYQosM1IZUMCIZTRzAQBZbVxtgNv5NHqf2YjUUIV1ekHnEjq5CelwJn0/s400/boudoir+interior.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475596861212569666" border="0" /></a><br />Their complete interior design looks like something right out of Carrie's redone place in Sex and the City... vivid and fresh colors, sexy prints and luxurious textiles all come together for a textured and refined modern look.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj21UfgcPBQJqLJg8Spicigu3f1Km2l8l6SIJxokdgEe9keS8yKs-uJsON_YTC0meS24MyhAGjiaGhfGULYuJK0F0VkeOB98bNSzHjlVh3pQSJ9AAK-hyEbi9CQKXxPJWxWCPaDHgVgxLI/s1600/loveseat.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 355px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj21UfgcPBQJqLJg8Spicigu3f1Km2l8l6SIJxokdgEe9keS8yKs-uJsON_YTC0meS24MyhAGjiaGhfGULYuJK0F0VkeOB98bNSzHjlVh3pQSJ9AAK-hyEbi9CQKXxPJWxWCPaDHgVgxLI/s400/loveseat.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475596853065021282" border="0" /></a><br />Want the same look for less? Invest in an interestingly shaped antique love seat or armchair, have it re-upholstered in the luxe fabric of your choice and spray paint the wooden areas something both girly and funky (think white, silver, gold or black for dramatization).<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQ3kpATbZ_zUOZOWqzxCjjYOKkRDkM5FGHFy_Wl_VH6PMSTRog4Qi7JormpS-wvonhXC4IblLsTk3HFjlyQ5tcSFK72kPG1ERQ8wEzA9Jn6OHRE_TIMjBtGEgRLylpOnmOODH0R7H9wg/s1600/princess+throne.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQ3kpATbZ_zUOZOWqzxCjjYOKkRDkM5FGHFy_Wl_VH6PMSTRog4Qi7JormpS-wvonhXC4IblLsTk3HFjlyQ5tcSFK72kPG1ERQ8wEzA9Jn6OHRE_TIMjBtGEgRLylpOnmOODH0R7H9wg/s400/princess+throne.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475596841859629442" border="0" /></a><br />It's really amazing what a small can of spray paint can do for you... freshen up old drab dressers, lamps, bookshelves... you name it! Details and personality can be easily added with stencils and Sharpies... so really you have no excuse!<br /><br />Get out there and glamorize your living space!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXtLy4m4XEH69G495OBFHVn4AmodVasJEfRiws0xFC1JKS8_ffEbuDethWpakh9wy0uTe74FL-3FSdbxFUJzV_noB-4vhqpGxDt3mAmbs0BuR2R1mZpvzHPtWXZW33GM2rsqetYLHaaQ8/s1600/red+chairs+louboutins.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXtLy4m4XEH69G495OBFHVn4AmodVasJEfRiws0xFC1JKS8_ffEbuDethWpakh9wy0uTe74FL-3FSdbxFUJzV_noB-4vhqpGxDt3mAmbs0BuR2R1mZpvzHPtWXZW33GM2rsqetYLHaaQ8/s400/red+chairs+louboutins.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475595962360143074" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ttW3UMhxaysH3P_iRIQw8lnms7mCCeSBXW5GJjZ7AXYwId02UluV6EE7BQeQHiL1lflNTJbKAspcgmZjzz5rw7DjH3J5z1dhKfjwo8Em4-qI5h-W4IwGr7OYohqpLmdIbwISAqZo2So/s1600/silverbed.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 368px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ttW3UMhxaysH3P_iRIQw8lnms7mCCeSBXW5GJjZ7AXYwId02UluV6EE7BQeQHiL1lflNTJbKAspcgmZjzz5rw7DjH3J5z1dhKfjwo8Em4-qI5h-W4IwGr7OYohqpLmdIbwISAqZo2So/s400/silverbed.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475595955842433058" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp-pQ4nGiMcyI35HVX33t5c5P22rkIjohIIWX8PrxGrFVt1iJ73Vd-ArLPbZfbMeYCbK-tO5r1-0lPHuXZMqvJs8MjfxlPl4sufSXVH9XYOSBYRb50npH4sIedGcO66OZ6JyxTOKzzxnI/s1600/velvet+bed+backdrop.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp-pQ4nGiMcyI35HVX33t5c5P22rkIjohIIWX8PrxGrFVt1iJ73Vd-ArLPbZfbMeYCbK-tO5r1-0lPHuXZMqvJs8MjfxlPl4sufSXVH9XYOSBYRb50npH4sIedGcO66OZ6JyxTOKzzxnI/s400/velvet+bed+backdrop.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475595950833120978" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWzairbq7bSTIZYVFJC4XcP7EogxDuB_F3BkBHbO9azkSB_Gge9-o8hNe9hZqd8UWup9A1X2AoOyRTmgaVKduULbepBMx40jpK_1hdUqPHbo-XmJ-t63NDOTcFlA_fWBZ-gCFJ5kXWpUI/s1600/vintage+bed+frame.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWzairbq7bSTIZYVFJC4XcP7EogxDuB_F3BkBHbO9azkSB_Gge9-o8hNe9hZqd8UWup9A1X2AoOyRTmgaVKduULbepBMx40jpK_1hdUqPHbo-XmJ-t63NDOTcFlA_fWBZ-gCFJ5kXWpUI/s400/vintage+bed+frame.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475595943354852514" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPAXXPWRx7aoOQ7Ymnvc7ALaz4GqqgFoMCIBzTxEdiPbA-AvpOFcF136HGkCMi4Go0zwa4XGF8zqGfarNXf6vvei9kAOWkA7_65H2d4zHhhLzvaUO9oQrMZD__OnGLueO25VmL0SwXFiY/s1600/zebra+bed+spread.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPAXXPWRx7aoOQ7Ymnvc7ALaz4GqqgFoMCIBzTxEdiPbA-AvpOFcF136HGkCMi4Go0zwa4XGF8zqGfarNXf6vvei9kAOWkA7_65H2d4zHhhLzvaUO9oQrMZD__OnGLueO25VmL0SwXFiY/s400/zebra+bed+spread.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475595935102200546" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Every goddess needs her castle...<br />Live it. Love it.<br /><br />xox<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.fashionista514.com">Fashionista 514</a><br /><br /></div>R.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01280169758208341749noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-37441948768059220982010-05-20T20:52:00.003-04:002010-05-21T08:07:03.596-04:00The 2010 Bridal Boudoir Affair will be taking place at.....<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg287p_ePf_OtilfPPA0hnIovSZyYHTW9F4pRyfARePK5P53VFSRsSi1d33yKq5vvOeJ5BfodE3SbipNbJETOEqk95qSo8AO7GjMfQHWHr1mDvSOCbED-z4HN_V9uh8biNN2moZ5yIHkW4/s1600/ev_corpo2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg287p_ePf_OtilfPPA0hnIovSZyYHTW9F4pRyfARePK5P53VFSRsSi1d33yKq5vvOeJ5BfodE3SbipNbJETOEqk95qSo8AO7GjMfQHWHr1mDvSOCbED-z4HN_V9uh8biNN2moZ5yIHkW4/s400/ev_corpo2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473693474457382738" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 14px; font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;font-size:11px;"><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>This year's Bridal Boudoir Affair will be taking place at the beautiful and historic Just for Laughs Museum.<br /><br />The Just for Laughs Museum, located in the heart of the Quartier des Spectacles on trendy St. Laurent Boulevard, is the place to go to go see anything from hilarious comedy shows, great contemporary art exhibitions to amazing musical concerts, and now the 2010 Bridal Boudoir Affair will take the Just for Laughs Museum by storm!<br /><br />The Entire team simply can't wait to show you what we have in store... but you'll have to wait till December 5th 2010.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG-1Nm64sPPal1YroWcVkJGoni3eITnHaipub6diJ7ocCjguq8a-106Blqoo7fe6pLY0P22cnG6lYgpZZBkRSlFZ3gelD-CiUPwvEFwRvzXT6ta0TB0J9t4zIzaieunZDd_gdW2ypMoVg/s1600/450px-Juste_pour_rire.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG-1Nm64sPPal1YroWcVkJGoni3eITnHaipub6diJ7ocCjguq8a-106Blqoo7fe6pLY0P22cnG6lYgpZZBkRSlFZ3gelD-CiUPwvEFwRvzXT6ta0TB0J9t4zIzaieunZDd_gdW2ypMoVg/s400/450px-Juste_pour_rire.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473693584745716866" style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><br /></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-4676639873903133042010-05-18T13:01:00.004-04:002010-05-18T14:03:50.266-04:00Something Blue<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsRBHUb-lPYHtettTN9Fcor86cQQNYjo6x_5-8at34N6_skESurdf01F8FUhrhsNgvD-gxLnA5LHujLKBXnYg8TAHO1UQgzoPA8bBsGPokgWuf4ZyNvV7-XCwpwP0J6fycgw86nx5n0DY/s1600/cl.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 358px; height: 263px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsRBHUb-lPYHtettTN9Fcor86cQQNYjo6x_5-8at34N6_skESurdf01F8FUhrhsNgvD-gxLnA5LHujLKBXnYg8TAHO1UQgzoPA8bBsGPokgWuf4ZyNvV7-XCwpwP0J6fycgw86nx5n0DY/s400/cl.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472657843725388018" border="0" /></a><br />Now I was never one to dream about my wedding when I was a little girl. Never one to fantasize about the dress, plan out who I would invite or ponder bridesmaids... but there are four particular things that I am going to be very particular about when the day does come...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoybofKv9FsPe9CXh7EWA7DlvuJP5y3-wXgAZPNDnYg_kgMBstdqma_nFiace3M6M9U6za44JunrV6hyH4lcqU_hGDApB9OESY0ORVNdmcso_QvZMfAErDF1tYWD5BthaxFmgFXkpM0CI/s1600/Christian+Loubutan.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoybofKv9FsPe9CXh7EWA7DlvuJP5y3-wXgAZPNDnYg_kgMBstdqma_nFiace3M6M9U6za44JunrV6hyH4lcqU_hGDApB9OESY0ORVNdmcso_QvZMfAErDF1tYWD5BthaxFmgFXkpM0CI/s400/Christian+Loubutan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472657841638314338" border="0" /></a>Wedding dresses I don't care much for. I see them mostly as an impractical splurge that could have been well spent elsewhere. I figure I would still do the wedding dress thing with something vintage or easy to wear after for a party or special event (It must shine again)! But the shoes... oh... the shoes... now they must have the blue soles and be <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Louboutin</span>. This is a must, not a want... an actual wedding NEED!<br /><br />Brides from all around have been shedding tears because <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Louboutin</span> no longer releases the blue soled beauties it once did... but I have a little secret to tip you all off on...<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZ02147uy3ULVDCbNoqmXU-axBZQvlvcFx0z9HzireLOlurUu0E5MRwzUaQ-qhEqggDuXzJbgpt74CvjB8nN4P1XpczrJmz2N7VWvMWrZjSAxgg-lggWcB3Slfszc7vNpMgdbtJzQPJk/s1600/christian+louboutin+blue+sole+wedding+heels.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZ02147uy3ULVDCbNoqmXU-axBZQvlvcFx0z9HzireLOlurUu0E5MRwzUaQ-qhEqggDuXzJbgpt74CvjB8nN4P1XpczrJmz2N7VWvMWrZjSAxgg-lggWcB3Slfszc7vNpMgdbtJzQPJk/s400/christian+louboutin+blue+sole+wedding+heels.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472657821460813474" border="0" /></a>If you order your shoes through their boutiques, you can put in a custom order for any shoe style you want! Yes ladies, you heard right - they will make your order specially for YOU! Now, if that is not the ultimate in indulgences... I really don't know what is! Just think of how amazingly this would add to your wardrobe (think jeans and a beautiful blouse)...<br /><br />Second on my list of marriage "must haves" is the ring. Aye, for the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">fashionista</span> something that is a permanent staple in her look must do her justice! My ring must be <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">freakin</span>' spectacular (my babe has been forewarned and knows the rules of my game) :P.<br /><br />It is a reminder (when times are tough) of the love you have for each other and the sacrifice of salary he made to have you by his side for the rest of eternity (I think it's amazingly romantic).<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2PO3bjKxdNeaopeJVNS99ZsuySIRAhzP3n0CQut6xHyhd9t6wwLE4MJ323u1Nz5YoKYM5I3kUGdR0ErKCRwG1rJLOKp89mE7xCUcIUAD-kHYGLVGNg2drw1ujg4WVEEz5dbrnZXDnIAQ/s1600/blue+sole+wedding+heels.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 317px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2PO3bjKxdNeaopeJVNS99ZsuySIRAhzP3n0CQut6xHyhd9t6wwLE4MJ323u1Nz5YoKYM5I3kUGdR0ErKCRwG1rJLOKp89mE7xCUcIUAD-kHYGLVGNg2drw1ujg4WVEEz5dbrnZXDnIAQ/s400/blue+sole+wedding+heels.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472657818967413602" border="0" /></a><br />Third and fourth on the docket for my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">nuptual</span> necessities are the party itself. It must be only our closest friends and family, ridiculously small and at a glamorous, very Parisian restaurant. A very "steak frite"type of surrounding! No set menu, just lots of champagne, good food and even greater company :).<br /><br />The most important to me though, above any material satisfaction is the vows. They must be from the heart and shared in private. For my actual ceremony I am a strong believer that a couple's love is nobody else's business but their own. When I confess my love to my future husband it will be in complete privacy (with the exception of whoever will actually be marrying us). A secret promise only meant for the two of us to know.<br /><br />What are your marriage "must-haves"?<br /><br />xox<br /><br /><a href="www.fashionista514.com">Fashionista 514</a><br /></div>R.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01280169758208341749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-32103211353588462932010-05-12T10:19:00.006-04:002010-05-12T10:30:36.511-04:00Wedding Wednesday!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMJNWErRJ6vVGUx3pBkPTaLNP42phXLitnuSeK_mvlJxtdwhqPJ2ZJKLKSSVXxVBrZ4dfzVwQ0mgHo3CXtH57l84DB2uH8VIX4r9SIqocxSlyVyZwCEpC-uokh9-H-3eXGTWYP5XBKjEA/s1600/christian_dior_paris_fashion_week01.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 316px; height: 475px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMJNWErRJ6vVGUx3pBkPTaLNP42phXLitnuSeK_mvlJxtdwhqPJ2ZJKLKSSVXxVBrZ4dfzVwQ0mgHo3CXtH57l84DB2uH8VIX4r9SIqocxSlyVyZwCEpC-uokh9-H-3eXGTWYP5XBKjEA/s400/christian_dior_paris_fashion_week01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470388150042611170" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Just gorgeous, right? Right! Wedding Dresses by Dior by John Galliano, are just as couture and stunning as they come, aren't they? For this weeks Wedding Wednesday, it' just about the eye candy. So enjoy!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0LWnkhnH8D6c1a2vypVqG1ImJGFWyJHhfwnFsamDqeUxtpxLSc00LTj3MVMNl3GJDBnxp5dZ5EXr9RUn_IxyJeqzHpho3zhSauXagDDeRIv3h-zV4Laki2Q3_RLlnQeUKnVbVURPVEdc/s1600/dior-john-galliano-paris-haute-fashion-09-231.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0LWnkhnH8D6c1a2vypVqG1ImJGFWyJHhfwnFsamDqeUxtpxLSc00LTj3MVMNl3GJDBnxp5dZ5EXr9RUn_IxyJeqzHpho3zhSauXagDDeRIv3h-zV4Laki2Q3_RLlnQeUKnVbVURPVEdc/s400/dior-john-galliano-paris-haute-fashion-09-231.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470388400972078834" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXfKYThXYMzqsUFVyEJ8CStbEzevZ_GDmg_TCQqMWKXawGJnZ-erah8JWmvTyn4Qdy7n9nTpj7I0optmStrjrwr8k3-ijb2L1HDyNPrP2lG3Nk6Mwlq1zzhFTC4OCYoOyFFUDE5s1G64E/s1600/dior-wedding-dress.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXMgXKpfq3RgCKcrcvGueLON1wXeS5WVwg-L0H_MU7Zu0k00GTbzN1oY6aChZQz2x-Tvo0kZcg2uj5XkZwZS9uTVqBfS_O0CeiHq5iAYYutkDyatNL_kO3XIHMuCb1cEP5GX2wjIerpw/s400/TTD-12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469841619320035650" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Now some brides go to ultimate extremes when it comes to creating a memorable wedding album... the hot not-so-new trend of "trash the dress photography" - yes, that is actually it's official name involves brides being shot destroying their dresses via fire, earth, water, paint... really whatever they can get their hands on!<br /><br />The result is a fierce artistic expression, some reminiscent of a fantasy or fairytale scene... very, very cool if you can cope with destroying a beautiful piece of clothing (not to mention pricey)!<br /><br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HrqaXAHV1qLGMKkx_PtbmLz0YSYKV29c_eQkaqPip6B5-m55Y6sYNm3c2y5abswCaKofQNfAG6xDe7pl9rlDyE5Ialk0Fn_LMM-WUJKPEUJ682IqLQkDJSbYcO31KCrch3OpD5n2x9s/s1600/6a00e551dce624883300e55224fe178833-800wi.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9JK-_383g7H2uS63PsQ_sDHp8Ae41ErDFspxNEE6_Klmbb6iIr74zwewe-H7De0fsoO6JMh-ib9g5xMiOGFS8C6noodgTITpTn3zSWiQrgm88e36kE3EIqIsGKREWgOwxXSFU4Qj40Eo/s400/Trash-the-Dress-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469841045273538674" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_RBWz5NtSoSlYz9eeNli9CBrMuG36RFPi_T9GgbmU4oh-swxU3IYi2FbOZ9-FC0rFIqoBrmsFBkefKKuVIiuVEgzqSjmIZQQpaDIvkv1A398qrZj80p_019wu1qpyqbrzcLD-mcS3Ik/s1600/trash-the-dress2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_RBWz5NtSoSlYz9eeNli9CBrMuG36RFPi_T9GgbmU4oh-swxU3IYi2FbOZ9-FC0rFIqoBrmsFBkefKKuVIiuVEgzqSjmIZQQpaDIvkv1A398qrZj80p_019wu1qpyqbrzcLD-mcS3Ik/s400/trash-the-dress2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469841038837601458" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifykAmvC51oBmbNYipYf_6shQIVmagVpDZiH57XjbIjbFXSHqItiGTyweVMvoV5g_8AOqGQNddVu5VTfaqW6wFtFNIwjDVE-mqhCLEl-8pAw2nPZU-6nzFOEps1GVGs-AgTzZdeFeDXrg/s1600/Trash-the-dress-9.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifykAmvC51oBmbNYipYf_6shQIVmagVpDZiH57XjbIjbFXSHqItiGTyweVMvoV5g_8AOqGQNddVu5VTfaqW6wFtFNIwjDVE-mqhCLEl-8pAw2nPZU-6nzFOEps1GVGs-AgTzZdeFeDXrg/s400/Trash-the-dress-9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469841033216566130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioMn6hG1_HoRD5lpFiAR87HFJ1i9HPg-Bh_0gHSdjjZUfUmPafj2qU9m5xr8tQ0LmYToQOfmDA2UcFNBg5JXuuPOCIJ8y0ZjMxi8-wVZ-cHQ9RMV8pljdkVjZn5wz55bYhHBMUBFI_Ix8/s1600/trash-the-dress-orlando.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioMn6hG1_HoRD5lpFiAR87HFJ1i9HPg-Bh_0gHSdjjZUfUmPafj2qU9m5xr8tQ0LmYToQOfmDA2UcFNBg5JXuuPOCIJ8y0ZjMxi8-wVZ-cHQ9RMV8pljdkVjZn5wz55bYhHBMUBFI_Ix8/s400/trash-the-dress-orlando.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469841031497589506" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrumay84W8yhAbrTcGGcLROmQbYqc-cGcYgZQ8y3eRL1GX3GOeL9ahwhqU64EsNz8bRQG2Es8Jfc5nffOZK7gOKcTjtqXxUgR8CtVgDm217FMbgzXJnHj-jhW5NtAcDuSOQ6idqXyRZvM/s1600/trash-wedding-779056.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrumay84W8yhAbrTcGGcLROmQbYqc-cGcYgZQ8y3eRL1GX3GOeL9ahwhqU64EsNz8bRQG2Es8Jfc5nffOZK7gOKcTjtqXxUgR8CtVgDm217FMbgzXJnHj-jhW5NtAcDuSOQ6idqXyRZvM/s400/trash-wedding-779056.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469841025033754498" border="0" /></a><br />I really love the images. They may be a bit edgier, but I find they add a lot of honestly, personality and natural beauty to the pictures... much nicer than bridal parties placed in rows for a group pic. These photo's are romance revived!<br /><br />Have a beautiful week<br /><br />xox<br /><a href="www.fashionista514.com"><br />Fashionista 514</a><br /></div>R.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01280169758208341749noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-56603211198591196432010-05-04T02:13:00.004-04:002010-05-04T03:10:59.103-04:00Fashion Note - Sumptuous Fabrics<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhqANU2OJ1K498B0CZIf0CntU9tz4tmyaf7wWUO8g9Ed-GETLkE2Na_ztAWe9XxQNqTIXvBUTAUqvCCWmFoQ5nvUakaNIB5Clb5PSJIlQAaRSbunG5nqZyl6eeshDERezeUqSJ3dnxkf4/s1600/image0-12.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 390px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhqANU2OJ1K498B0CZIf0CntU9tz4tmyaf7wWUO8g9Ed-GETLkE2Na_ztAWe9XxQNqTIXvBUTAUqvCCWmFoQ5nvUakaNIB5Clb5PSJIlQAaRSbunG5nqZyl6eeshDERezeUqSJ3dnxkf4/s400/image0-12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467296348101371762" border="0" /></a><br />There are certain fabrics that were created to enhance the femininity, softness and strength of a woman. Fabrics so sumptuous you want to feel their texture against your skin... materials that give such a delicate edge to your natural beauty that they transform you from ordinary to goddess.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUD6vuv-o9hSikgsSJaol75-GO08vsR4wik_IS6IdjqPy8qg5FpID2aRPZKiVB2d0s41VdYQMm-7jkUTNAWZdaX8nk4l_htlYzgEJHgjJd_9yWcpVdOR444JzSr2KF_1azym-Yw0RATI/s1600/image0.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 377px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUD6vuv-o9hSikgsSJaol75-GO08vsR4wik_IS6IdjqPy8qg5FpID2aRPZKiVB2d0s41VdYQMm-7jkUTNAWZdaX8nk4l_htlYzgEJHgjJd_9yWcpVdOR444JzSr2KF_1azym-Yw0RATI/s400/image0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467296340357913714" border="0" /></a><br />Sleeping in silk, cuddled in cashmere, seductive in lace, warmed by fur, comforted in cotton... all these natural fibers bring to mind memories, ideals and fantasies.<br /><br />What I fail to comprehend is why more women aren't embracing the instant luxury that comes from adorning the body with these textiles! I'm not talking about cotton in the form of denim, lace as a trim on a tank top or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">faux</span> silk satin polyester pants... I'm talking the real deal ladies and gents!<br /><br />Real french lace baby dolls and gloves, velvet dresses and top hats, cashmere blend jackets, Egyptian cotton bedding, fur throws for a glamorous night out on the town... The fabric/fiber quality makes a world of difference when compared to their knock-off counterparts.<br /><br />There is nothing like spoiling your sense of touch with lavish and extravagant offerings :) <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCooCrgDDN9vxXJYR-iolV3JpZypNUhlLjdCCYt-Hyi9uvQVj1i-ZjwScxp3uJUdwIMHnoPXyO2bxLJvGUD4uYJlpQE6_SkE3B8RBVBgKkHJKIyTnlc6h32T6N5XFplp0fbXoFzaFxMGM/s1600/image0-2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 354px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCooCrgDDN9vxXJYR-iolV3JpZypNUhlLjdCCYt-Hyi9uvQVj1i-ZjwScxp3uJUdwIMHnoPXyO2bxLJvGUD4uYJlpQE6_SkE3B8RBVBgKkHJKIyTnlc6h32T6N5XFplp0fbXoFzaFxMGM/s400/image0-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467296329118277570" border="0" /></a><br />As coveted as the delicate and soft may be, there is something so intriguing about adding structure to the mix. Boning and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">corsetry</span>, a ballerina's performance slippers... leather and ribbon, grommets on satin... the perfect external representation of the inner strength of the woman wearing it. As in life, it's all about the quest to finding the perfect balance of tough and tender.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN8LSQkPPdS8ox1paCXIieznFyrnFIlU61StuGeUXQCyLA8-FzB0kiicH8pvPBT_H0hOOjC4jXhf7I4BB2aO4FSiEXliT-zFhHrpB6p6XC2IWdBOLIWgUjQpkQLTYyl3WlzknGVwzGVKE/s1600/image0-1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN8LSQkPPdS8ox1paCXIieznFyrnFIlU61StuGeUXQCyLA8-FzB0kiicH8pvPBT_H0hOOjC4jXhf7I4BB2aO4FSiEXliT-zFhHrpB6p6XC2IWdBOLIWgUjQpkQLTYyl3WlzknGVwzGVKE/s400/image0-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467296331098020722" border="0" /></a><br />Indulge in your womanly rights with opulent textures.<br /><br />Have a beautiful week!<br /><br />xox<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.fashionista514.com">Fashionista 514</a><br /></div>R.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01280169758208341749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-21032500989822830132010-05-01T16:53:00.005-04:002010-05-01T17:05:09.710-04:00Boudoir Tickets for a Good Cause<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Although we aren't selling Bridal Boudoir Affair tickets yet, we have a little something special for our eager brides!<div><br /></div><div>Valerie, our PR Girl, is running a marathon in collaboration for the Leukaemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada! In order to raise funds for this amazing cause, she is hosting an online Auction benefiting the Leukaemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisR4WeFI3jOKd6VZgZSCD7P2NmF0DESyWhLxQC3y0gXIlA-xPrZWS225NMrdXURfH9v9e7Or42PACy5KS9qj5c71ftfe61hoeO6RI7En6pNJsQ5z17_EyiITpSBVwj95oCYVJOdlLLAXM/s1600/att46.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisR4WeFI3jOKd6VZgZSCD7P2NmF0DESyWhLxQC3y0gXIlA-xPrZWS225NMrdXURfH9v9e7Or42PACy5KS9qj5c71ftfe61hoeO6RI7En6pNJsQ5z17_EyiITpSBVwj95oCYVJOdlLLAXM/s400/att46.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466409126437840658" style="cursor: pointer; width: 275px; height: 52px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Check out the Auction <a href="http://valeriewindsor.blogspot.com/p/online-auction.html">HERE!</a></div><div><br /></div><div>We have 4 Bridal Boudoir Affair Tickets up for sale for this amazing cause! There are also prizes from Phototerra, Sylva K & Christina Esteban, L&V Sweets, Fashionista514, Telegraphe, Jenifer Laoun-Rubenstein, and many MANY more!</div><div><br /></div><div>It's all for a great cause and all winning bidders will receive a tax receipt, so really... what do you have to loose!?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-11031047811852973462010-04-30T10:48:00.007-04:002010-04-30T14:14:19.961-04:00Pnina Tornai<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfwo1KEZKbyWyPLfhKZuwcrIL2C-bgI95zewWvYBNYYpYUB_CBRaJ-kPEUYTHpyJaUok-LM_SpCgCEXibh3nBr50WI83Njld7KJdHwwMPeflrH-r5PpV0owY-EOt7T5OjfM4CLRIUlYsg/s1600/pinina-tornai.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfwo1KEZKbyWyPLfhKZuwcrIL2C-bgI95zewWvYBNYYpYUB_CBRaJ-kPEUYTHpyJaUok-LM_SpCgCEXibh3nBr50WI83Njld7KJdHwwMPeflrH-r5PpV0owY-EOt7T5OjfM4CLRIUlYsg/s400/pinina-tornai.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465942696464917650" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />A little love for Fashion Friday!<br /><br />I absolutely just love Pnina Tornai - actually, being obsessed with is the more appropriate term. If you haven't already heard of her, you should definitely tune in to "Say Yes to the Dress" on TLC as she frequently has her gowns featured on the show! Brides just love the sexy va-va-voom!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8MatNdftCUJG6_nUhMlfF76ULfXdsFwRIHeEnJN13nOhSN2JHPlsS3gFvKDuis5fGfhp3pu0h0VTtOLVu634t1sdM9VReVaXnMLs1pLWs4sJhQkobZBW64xL-WA6IbMDHLhv0Qkrhnt4/s1600/11.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8MatNdftCUJG6_nUhMlfF76ULfXdsFwRIHeEnJN13nOhSN2JHPlsS3gFvKDuis5fGfhp3pu0h0VTtOLVu634t1sdM9VReVaXnMLs1pLWs4sJhQkobZBW64xL-WA6IbMDHLhv0Qkrhnt4/s400/11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465944338268712946" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO7yUzhxelCdEs69Jyvvu7NTHfesAXGQ1KpMKGEN_zKa56XWKTHchCcMP_Amg4YrzZ6yPgjaKN4_tqervMVyw0q-rTAezAfZGhSBBP62LN0OSmGXY28TikKteqbN26Vt1NiXYU5RlA7Yc/s1600/07.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO7yUzhxelCdEs69Jyvvu7NTHfesAXGQ1KpMKGEN_zKa56XWKTHchCcMP_Amg4YrzZ6yPgjaKN4_tqervMVyw0q-rTAezAfZGhSBBP62LN0OSmGXY28TikKteqbN26Vt1NiXYU5RlA7Yc/s400/07.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465944412051143858" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />For Pnina, it's all about the curves and accenting a women's body! And she's no junior! Pnina has been designing gorgeous gowns for 17 years - and she is one of the top designers in New York!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmX80bT9mPpIbFXfizgir4ZD1HQfohwmxDJ5BAZFj7BqXBDghW8Ow-UPb0yxyLmRIHVjK4rwtXSab7Lwa8ns63XJoGD3IMa19VdssCfEv6av41rQ8gj1N4XOv2zQyvQmSpqfcMI_gjzU/s1600/17.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmX80bT9mPpIbFXfizgir4ZD1HQfohwmxDJ5BAZFj7BqXBDghW8Ow-UPb0yxyLmRIHVjK4rwtXSab7Lwa8ns63XJoGD3IMa19VdssCfEv6av41rQ8gj1N4XOv2zQyvQmSpqfcMI_gjzU/s400/17.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465944505080386450" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixI244wYp5S4MaoZbW327QMpHckdqllbwEta_sdXAWjx_oUZU2tu7za0cWkcuJMODm50AtQ5ysBcci4Btp_nws0DkhcIMzzsD9kDRcuuOjSUddRLtAPHiiKknCVD09VAJKXtQy8Qaxr5M/s1600/09.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixI244wYp5S4MaoZbW327QMpHckdqllbwEta_sdXAWjx_oUZU2tu7za0cWkcuJMODm50AtQ5ysBcci4Btp_nws0DkhcIMzzsD9kDRcuuOjSUddRLtAPHiiKknCVD09VAJKXtQy8Qaxr5M/s400/09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465944743890941090" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br />You may or may not be surprised to learn that the dress below, was a HUGE hit for Pnina! I think more specifically it was the unique bodice that rocked the brides! Brides want to feel sexy and impress the most important person of their wedding day... their groom!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiLNo910D3rk4GfNYGFPuXwZoZvGLA__12x-TrUHSVBnbWXMXXM4MJpz1rp6oz8jQiDaP-hIEJLAmoURZl5bMnfr7WLwlFoVPoF2eiE-IvcGJMJMHoXJU8yhEVC3Jez8Ft4tmYDXq0-Q4/s1600/pnina+tornai.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiLNo910D3rk4GfNYGFPuXwZoZvGLA__12x-TrUHSVBnbWXMXXM4MJpz1rp6oz8jQiDaP-hIEJLAmoURZl5bMnfr7WLwlFoVPoF2eiE-IvcGJMJMHoXJU8yhEVC3Jez8Ft4tmYDXq0-Q4/s400/pnina+tornai.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465994236351119794" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Here's a video of Pnina's 2010 Fashion show with a little interview of the amazing designer!<br /><br />ENJOY!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MsWe0D0xW5A&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MsWe0D0xW5A&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">-Valerie<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">All images were borrowed form the </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.pninatornai.co.il/">Pnina Tornai Website</a><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-1138184869531113492010-04-27T20:09:00.002-04:002010-04-27T20:15:33.798-04:00Pascale Jacquin, Editor-in-chief of Mariage Québec will be Speaking at the 2010 Bridal Boudoir Affair!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmgIbAd3RYvgZRBntZgWqcLoH38NcgvRMV2EN8A5SZbHASceXwxH4P_L40YWsvbKmQgC5t6PsXnaA73ojMg3GtIOlQvxAEbzbq8_63VREjc7PG8BpNLn9EJrC62_e9afzviefXndO6KQY/s1600/mariage.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 328px; height: 64px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmgIbAd3RYvgZRBntZgWqcLoH38NcgvRMV2EN8A5SZbHASceXwxH4P_L40YWsvbKmQgC5t6PsXnaA73ojMg3GtIOlQvxAEbzbq8_63VREjc7PG8BpNLn9EJrC62_e9afzviefXndO6KQY/s400/mariage.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464974287843058450" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWjq_Odm8o2BXZPApahyD08KM7PBZxla5ZhlkHMC4SuvU_tsGFajAe4W7IlmxctgX1_Nad8Qbs-wf8NNdRBZi83RDNu6XCUtLHNQDVFXbs-yWXhE7UxEk57-eVBGlDmeZ-3hMmqGa44bk/s1600/pascale_jacquin.jpeg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWjq_Odm8o2BXZPApahyD08KM7PBZxla5ZhlkHMC4SuvU_tsGFajAe4W7IlmxctgX1_Nad8Qbs-wf8NNdRBZi83RDNu6XCUtLHNQDVFXbs-yWXhE7UxEk57-eVBGlDmeZ-3hMmqGa44bk/s400/pascale_jacquin.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464973966753480658" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br />We are, once again, thrilled to announce one of our Guest Speakers for the 2010 Bridal Boudoir Affair!<br /><br />Pascale Jacquin, Editor-in-chief, <a href="http://www.mariagequebec.com/">Mariage Québec</a>, will be joining her Toronto counterpart, Alison McGill of Weddingbells Magazine, at the 2010 Bridal Boudoir Affair!<br /><br />After completing her journalism degree at Concordia University, Pascale Jacquin did an internship at Elle Québec and was asked, after only a few months, to write articles for the magazine and website, as well as weekly chronicles for Voir newspaper.<br />She then replaced Elle Quebec’s beauty and health editor during her sick leave and was offered the beauty editor’s position for Elle Québec Girl. She remained there until the magazine closed in November 2007. After working as a freelancer for magazines such as Coup de Pouce, Loulou, Pure, La Voix du Succès and Clin d’Oeil, Pascale was given the opportunity to replace the beauty, fashion, decor and gardening editor at Coup de Pouce magazine during her maternity leave in 2008.<div><br />In January 2009, Pascale learned she was pregnant and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl in September of that year. She was offered the editor-in-chief’s position for Mariage Québec as soon as she came back from maternity leave and has worked towards its success ever since.<br /><br /></div><div><br />Please join us in welcoming Pascale!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-83814236406540016112010-04-26T19:52:00.004-04:002010-04-26T22:12:10.020-04:00Bringing Home the Bling Bacon<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAa7Y_yK80EC2ciG3sDH21gwDNVQoKRQKPf7Bgb7jXBnN0QsWBS_e43f_sLsTcqbWS1XQWRtmcyMmpCIEuLXy8ukF0XiUmMWl61zp7RLndR8owI9bGda0AC71rx_OFWYaJk-xhyTJEqjQ/s1600/image0-17.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 394px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAa7Y_yK80EC2ciG3sDH21gwDNVQoKRQKPf7Bgb7jXBnN0QsWBS_e43f_sLsTcqbWS1XQWRtmcyMmpCIEuLXy8ukF0XiUmMWl61zp7RLndR8owI9bGda0AC71rx_OFWYaJk-xhyTJEqjQ/s400/image0-17.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464604394717533330" border="0" /></a>What do I consider to be the most fashion forward move a woman can make?<br /><br />Buying her own <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bling</span>!<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZvsZSLa5hv10LKYhBvxi-L24vBcj73l5J8vJOWb2CYGSVjRreTz_piO5AsUgcj9GsDLpHUaDnsF6w1a0-qB1ahtPiE-EM1vhp0RyVw2lSv9CLGMkRgIEN2Ha4l4A1TUnvxAEqSZoYs7Q/s1600/image0-16.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 348px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZvsZSLa5hv10LKYhBvxi-L24vBcj73l5J8vJOWb2CYGSVjRreTz_piO5AsUgcj9GsDLpHUaDnsF6w1a0-qB1ahtPiE-EM1vhp0RyVw2lSv9CLGMkRgIEN2Ha4l4A1TUnvxAEqSZoYs7Q/s400/image0-16.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464604389436758994" border="0" /></a><br />Ladies, I'm not talking about raiding Forever 21 and coming home with your prized $5 deals (and I ain't <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">knockin</span>' that either - there is a place and time for everything), but there is nothing more satisfying and empowering than buying yourself a completely unnecessary, beautiful, sparkly, expensive object! The kind that rich and powerful New York Tycoons opt for... lavish stones set in cocktail rings, diamond pave earrings, a strand of Tahitian pearls... just because.<br /><br />The "I love myself" piece that reminds you that you are strong, independent and play the game of life by your own rules! Married, not married, to-be married... doesn't matter - you never need an excuse to spoil yourself - and neither does your man (make sure he knows this ;P).<br /><br />While I love flowers and chocolates, homemade breakfasts in bed and little secretive surprises, sometimes life calls for a bigger gesture... and who better to treat yourself than you!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-UW3WnA_1FYjN14Glxf0iDiY2GA-X_Kb4qcbAViyyBK0BjsbwUu6-qFXsoP8VQkkqgtzH4qZVoZZyrekDsnSNO3bTsLfLTmAvym5Two-EmNpcnQ1OKM90v3WzJI1twH56BecREAFvt8/s1600/image0-15.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 348px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-UW3WnA_1FYjN14Glxf0iDiY2GA-X_Kb4qcbAViyyBK0BjsbwUu6-qFXsoP8VQkkqgtzH4qZVoZZyrekDsnSNO3bTsLfLTmAvym5Two-EmNpcnQ1OKM90v3WzJI1twH56BecREAFvt8/s400/image0-15.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464604384355093458" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10-5qEY450vU14Fcau3nDMJGUGPq-zmqnpFgpm2RYUwXR3ePv6uCZzUwnArv66Updsq6pYi8sj2xQkmYf4PeO-nPN35CDdaqG8j98kVxCeKkBUXtd5Gl5t1XDu6lhGmiQetxFyvNPlw4/s1600/image0-14.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 337px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10-5qEY450vU14Fcau3nDMJGUGPq-zmqnpFgpm2RYUwXR3ePv6uCZzUwnArv66Updsq6pYi8sj2xQkmYf4PeO-nPN35CDdaqG8j98kVxCeKkBUXtd5Gl5t1XDu6lhGmiQetxFyvNPlw4/s400/image0-14.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464604381624141058" border="0" /></a>When you get there, hold your head high and proud. You got there by yourself and realized something out of nothing!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAEYCSCnxqiND-9yGouz5qKdbqrDJrxZLGJBmRujccWyc_alcr4fFskSYprtjmtWIZAv98qRtgBYUxg1jlR7ihsxflcFnerQQ4Fjuy50yHt6O3dSCxWitYGotAu0A01p_PvhlR5rT8-Sk/s1600/image0-13.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAEYCSCnxqiND-9yGouz5qKdbqrDJrxZLGJBmRujccWyc_alcr4fFskSYprtjmtWIZAv98qRtgBYUxg1jlR7ihsxflcFnerQQ4Fjuy50yHt6O3dSCxWitYGotAu0A01p_PvhlR5rT8-Sk/s400/image0-13.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464604368860110578" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Girl (Lady) Power!</span><br /><br />xox<br /><br /><br /><a href="www.fashionista514.com">Fashionista 514</a><br /></div>R.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01280169758208341749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-58286292644214435592010-04-23T08:20:00.002-04:002010-04-23T08:23:15.854-04:00Tell us how you met Mr Right and Win Tickets to the advanced screening of JUST WRIGHT<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4SiMGazTr64LsmhhA7-hLVSKkrb1F1ypVSux4UQnucSqzgR14Rp66GRrRFYQlwf7vLnqY78ghBWnlJTxwLmNIP8vlH0CVoLeSIXcg70LESpUfwCeEWoS0QZnD0egYaqU8uDm611RBU4/s1600/JW_PROMO_3X10_5_4C_FINAL.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 207px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4SiMGazTr64LsmhhA7-hLVSKkrb1F1ypVSux4UQnucSqzgR14Rp66GRrRFYQlwf7vLnqY78ghBWnlJTxwLmNIP8vlH0CVoLeSIXcg70LESpUfwCeEWoS0QZnD0egYaqU8uDm611RBU4/s400/JW_PROMO_3X10_5_4C_FINAL.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463307078245987122" /></a></div><br /><br />Go to the Movies with the Maddy K Team! Whether you’re Married, Engaged or Dating, tell us how you met your Mr. Right and you could win a pair of tickets to the advanced screening of the romantic comedy, JUST WRIGHT starting Queen Latifah, Common and Paula Patton!<br /><br /><div>Leslie Wright, a straight-shooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with NBA All-Star Scott McKnight. All is going well until Leslie finds herself falling for Scott, forcing her to choose between the gig of a lifetime and the tug-of-war inside her heart. Oblivious to her romantic overtures, McKnight is instead drawn to the affections of Leslie’s gorgeous childhood friend Morgan, who has her sights set on being an NBA trophy wife.<br />Is Leslie destined to play the role of “best friend” forever or will Scott finally see that what he always wanted is right in front of him. The game of love takes on the battle of the sexes in the romantic sports comedy JUST WRIGHT, starring three of Hollywood’s most charismatic personalities as they navigate the full-court-press of love.<br /><br /></div><div>You can bring your BJWFF (Best Just Wright Friend Forever) or Mr. Right! All you have to do is tell us how you met Mr. Right and you’re automatically entered to win!<br />Winners will be chosen at random on Friday May 7th at 8pm EST.</div><div><br />No purchase necessary.<br />Movie is rated General.</div><div><br />Advanced Screening is at 7pm on Thursday May 13th at the AMC Forum near Atwater Metro.<br />Good Luck!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-12577449672649703512010-04-21T11:00:00.000-04:002010-04-21T11:00:03.724-04:00Boudoir Photography in Montreal - Andrea Hausmann Photography<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GKfGCwHbK29duK2gBA862OmKAno12HfzJFfPLlP2tyl6uDMGdbXDj_8IDKFS93t9KTrBNOtw5aaVdBZNv2FS0WIt2hq0Dq4biWQj4X4VKaNpiSOMQtZP6ezpxlHE8Z2IjUShYcegnuc/s1600/8.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 289px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GKfGCwHbK29duK2gBA862OmKAno12HfzJFfPLlP2tyl6uDMGdbXDj_8IDKFS93t9KTrBNOtw5aaVdBZNv2FS0WIt2hq0Dq4biWQj4X4VKaNpiSOMQtZP6ezpxlHE8Z2IjUShYcegnuc/s400/8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457890523821192818" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It's you on a totally new<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> level</span>! <a href="http://www.hausmannphotography.com/index2.htm">Andrea Hausmann Photography</a> is the ultimate in boudoir, burlesque, sexy and tantalizing photography. Everyday women are turned into sexy and strong Diva's at an Andrea Hausmann shoot. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I was inspired the first time I saw her website - I thought, wow, I want pictures just like those for me and for my boyfriend. Our friend Robyn has had pictures taken with Andrea, and they are simply breath taking!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiid26q0TIL75CPeTqIvtcdGzgg4t6giKjysa39z_SlUyJQRYRnchoOfFrP7FKZFmqrYWCYTEaVhqmeeaVXngld0xLQppHXgVHfxQUKSvtgRdTB7jdTcUKz-6H_AUe2k6Sus5JhMjyZexM/s1600/3964.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiid26q0TIL75CPeTqIvtcdGzgg4t6giKjysa39z_SlUyJQRYRnchoOfFrP7FKZFmqrYWCYTEaVhqmeeaVXngld0xLQppHXgVHfxQUKSvtgRdTB7jdTcUKz-6H_AUe2k6Sus5JhMjyZexM/s400/3964.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461864509911959314" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Robyn of <a href="http://www.fashionista514.com">Fashionista514</a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuPUNRqEMzQAj_3ZI2jyFiHiRAEZB2QxsXzGicPGT2liEOheN7mnfqnTxEWu-x7cc2FnlsSvxfxjm0jhXWjAa6X_F0u0hxDa4-zC5H-cQMZ1lERaxh16vgW0iF90NocuSlvf7Tte9EqX4/s1600/3901.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuPUNRqEMzQAj_3ZI2jyFiHiRAEZB2QxsXzGicPGT2liEOheN7mnfqnTxEWu-x7cc2FnlsSvxfxjm0jhXWjAa6X_F0u0hxDa4-zC5H-cQMZ1lERaxh16vgW0iF90NocuSlvf7Tte9EqX4/s400/3901.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461864608211634898" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />The way their team pampers you, and treats you - it's the ultimate experience! You can go as clothed or not as you'd like - it's simply up to you. In the relaxed environment, you'll have no pressure to take it all off!<br />It's a little something for you, and if you want... something for your boyfriend/fiance/husband. He'll definitely remember why you two got together in the first place, we guarantee it!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8pU0s5u1SjQIgszfyHvn3ZsMN4yUspSIptRvQVArBh7qm6xuPbEHuUuZc9naGO8sBFvEnD_Fxrtlq_lxBXC85_WdWQhPAhhKsutZjYMbmhs-2zuUVmm3TyZRabEgtBpt3GUJnkn8Dzic/s1600/3.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8pU0s5u1SjQIgszfyHvn3ZsMN4yUspSIptRvQVArBh7qm6xuPbEHuUuZc9naGO8sBFvEnD_Fxrtlq_lxBXC85_WdWQhPAhhKsutZjYMbmhs-2zuUVmm3TyZRabEgtBpt3GUJnkn8Dzic/s400/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457890509315798562" style="cursor: pointer; width: 277px; height: 400px;" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:13px;" ><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="border-collapse: separate; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i>"A photoshoot at the studio means letting yourself be spoiled for a few hours. You’ll have the opportunity to try on fabulous gowns, custom lingerie and drape yourself with jewels, all the while sipping bubbly and nibbling treats. The goal is to inspire you to explore and reveal a side of yourself that is not seen everyday. The experience is made complete with a custom wardrobe, make-up artist, hairstylist, and the wonderful space that is my studio. "</i></span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; line-height: 17px;font-size:12px;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;font-size:12px;" ><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;font-size:12px;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:16px;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJyOhJdIpr_-ZkgvEfk5IdN-eTgzETUnqszdSaJlVA2FPMTwTciwuA6Yipbdgb8J5T7U0wRkVMETeb6pehT1wyO_XmAm2PDFN08HiFChbTJXvKUy42DRVNYqm7sq00SU4SZTYdGnzgsGU/s1600/2.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJyOhJdIpr_-ZkgvEfk5IdN-eTgzETUnqszdSaJlVA2FPMTwTciwuA6Yipbdgb8J5T7U0wRkVMETeb6pehT1wyO_XmAm2PDFN08HiFChbTJXvKUy42DRVNYqm7sq00SU4SZTYdGnzgsGU/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457890506709136962" style="cursor: pointer; width: 285px; height: 400px;" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> Reviews by real women:</span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span style="border-collapse: separate;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;" ><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">"Thanks a million for making me look and feel gorgeous. Everyone agrees this has been the best pictures of me ever!" ~Mallory<br /></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">"I had such a blast hanging out in your studio on the day of my shoot... all the dress up stuff, plus hair and makeup and champagne to sip... it was a very fun time. And on top of it, a set of gorgeous photos to have as a memory for all time - icing on the cake!!" ~</span></span></i><span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Tracey Steer</span></span></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div></span></span></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt-GTXU387cp-Pb41XSB7LLOexu3eYlpCG-XnfZCvPBWb3nkG2xqEMWc9BcDo3sqzHR55ukqtKH5JwvWXbRriJ0aIkqo1W_XyHtZZzOGkGWVDxkBghxJrKnePVaazKzD_89Ij3GRjrD_o/s1600/5.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt-GTXU387cp-Pb41XSB7LLOexu3eYlpCG-XnfZCvPBWb3nkG2xqEMWc9BcDo3sqzHR55ukqtKH5JwvWXbRriJ0aIkqo1W_XyHtZZzOGkGWVDxkBghxJrKnePVaazKzD_89Ij3GRjrD_o/s400/5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457890520316166626" style="cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 400px;" border="0" /></a></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-15676678221456833352010-04-19T21:25:00.009-04:002010-04-20T00:40:05.388-04:00The Modern Boudoir - At Home!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDf_V-g-AY8DyZIgSYWcG0LH8mMX1VWulB-OqCzgvbfTd9WXdCXX6gutbh9TPWt6xs7TdFxZ4BI8TExm7PQtd9fju0Bdx5n6BSDrCWlLBxWeE3wCnh1OJkN40W4NiIevGTwDv_B0uywUk/s1600/020509_bb00.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDf_V-g-AY8DyZIgSYWcG0LH8mMX1VWulB-OqCzgvbfTd9WXdCXX6gutbh9TPWt6xs7TdFxZ4BI8TExm7PQtd9fju0Bdx5n6BSDrCWlLBxWeE3wCnh1OJkN40W4NiIevGTwDv_B0uywUk/s400/020509_bb00.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462057927902867698" border="0" /></a>I love and adore all things boudoir and burlesque... but admittedly it can be hard to incorporate such a vintage approach to life into our modern day lifestyles. While I would love to strut around town in a boned corset, headpieces and dramatic makeup (okay... well maybe I'm already guilty of that...), sometimes they just don't top the practical/ideal list.<br /><br />The home however, is an escape you can retire to at the end of a long day. A place that can reflect your personal style and allow you to feel your most comfortable. Why not add some gorgeous boudoir appeal to your space and spruce it up via the little things? It's amazing what a well placed mirror, printed cushion, exotic backboard or shag rug can do for small (or large) spaces and bring that glamorous and sexy vibe to your love nest :).<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDFPIJXgqJXvHgTlpQR5pTomgbN1OcuuBFemM3l2ejs2qqNWYfzX5l52Z7j0uQTkWDOXkEY0I-b8anNInKxklBwOOpyEAvO_W-kRBBpCirAs1HO2W4yV2-QuPA-6Dk_FcNWFIzhrWUK9I/s1600/3826057261_2ae873f702_o.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDFPIJXgqJXvHgTlpQR5pTomgbN1OcuuBFemM3l2ejs2qqNWYfzX5l52Z7j0uQTkWDOXkEY0I-b8anNInKxklBwOOpyEAvO_W-kRBBpCirAs1HO2W4yV2-QuPA-6Dk_FcNWFIzhrWUK9I/s400/3826057261_2ae873f702_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462057925509864114" border="0" /></a>The first staple every boudoir babe MUST own is without question the makeup vanity. There is nothing more feminine and dainty than a place to put your face on while the transformation from woman to goddess begins. A beautiful table with an equally gorgeous mirror topped with perfume bottles, powder puffs and silver plated hairbrushes... *sigh*... Why don't I have one of these yet!?!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJQMyg7mokll7LstjsUsk9dpsqmrbBk6gtkgvXJquAr00djZ_TZiRq7OCKEWMaMwxu7X51Bp35NA472v8goluM0gkMVebxPMAgxUtVnJNVtZm5uuxcPhkLRKvVxkhCHs7CTIHBAx9rLAA/s1600/bedroom,inspiration,interior,design,dress,home,lovely-df879722951c5376bace2af5f43ceb62_h.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJQMyg7mokll7LstjsUsk9dpsqmrbBk6gtkgvXJquAr00djZ_TZiRq7OCKEWMaMwxu7X51Bp35NA472v8goluM0gkMVebxPMAgxUtVnJNVtZm5uuxcPhkLRKvVxkhCHs7CTIHBAx9rLAA/s400/bedroom,inspiration,interior,design,dress,home,lovely-df879722951c5376bace2af5f43ceb62_h.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462057921848294418" border="0" /></a>Next on the docket... the bed. The most heavenly, satin and silky, puffed up duvets and sheets enclosed by beautiful borders - the most divine palace for love and beauty rest. This (aside from the bathtub) HAS to be the most luxurious part of home living. There is nothing like a decked out soft-as-feathers bed to drift off into dreamland the right way!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn_zoQ_KRYn4_JV31xJAhtXQSMcFzTXwMiJd2PylsMmjMpD5H6AFS8kSE9EyEvLTws_kEZ4B8aRTQHXpxAMgcqozAGLuaEZfsmFj19cZNpbv5cj21JXRL-H9CbFHX1w_9zakAZ1flopFY/s1600/bedroom.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn_zoQ_KRYn4_JV31xJAhtXQSMcFzTXwMiJd2PylsMmjMpD5H6AFS8kSE9EyEvLTws_kEZ4B8aRTQHXpxAMgcqozAGLuaEZfsmFj19cZNpbv5cj21JXRL-H9CbFHX1w_9zakAZ1flopFY/s400/bedroom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462057915819128338" border="0" /></a>Now vintage styled wallpaper is absolutely stunning, but not always the best option for those of us who rent or don't want to spend a small fortune (that stuff ain't cheap!). Instead, opt for some great graphic prints to hang above your bed, fireplace (if your lucky enough to have one) and in the bathroom. Place smaller frames together for a unique "tiled" look or frame some old black and white pictures or movie posters!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVFe51O87s_Edk4AMCXrEBH1t-I_PCvWGMKi-T3ifvxcQHyP51cX7mgRQrSI_xjHKO6UATQ_DZeMjieXSJ1luBpMae635XOQHcvG6cpudg9wdB5vhStj0T-GPDj6fl-7w9VJN2oIeUiWU/s1600/bedroom2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 293px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVFe51O87s_Edk4AMCXrEBH1t-I_PCvWGMKi-T3ifvxcQHyP51cX7mgRQrSI_xjHKO6UATQ_DZeMjieXSJ1luBpMae635XOQHcvG6cpudg9wdB5vhStj0T-GPDj6fl-7w9VJN2oIeUiWU/s400/bedroom2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462057911545721490" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfcSvO47_4LmvDZxaAs6TaNLLewNKwXHCDmc9tD1yHv7L06Xpdk5jFWydxywu2nLzdl3l9_q5RJqv4JdfzisJs9SJP5Zi_DsPHsJu8Oiu5on6SYRVQ-0FC-HsgW6rcLn36CKWAKrKmN-g/s1600/bedroom26.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfcSvO47_4LmvDZxaAs6TaNLLewNKwXHCDmc9tD1yHv7L06Xpdk5jFWydxywu2nLzdl3l9_q5RJqv4JdfzisJs9SJP5Zi_DsPHsJu8Oiu5on6SYRVQ-0FC-HsgW6rcLn36CKWAKrKmN-g/s400/bedroom26.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462057465348083010" border="0" /></a>Chandeliers, candlesticks and crystal glasses are the next step. A girls gotta have the ambiance and tools to sip some bubbly before a night out on the town!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxVq2QIQoE04zqeHsA1_iPh15gkAYgwLhDZzGYNOi1Ry-aQOU4cmyDJK-9KoGqrQqc0XHfHX5kDFSHBr4toW_iNUCe9oaC8S4wxZRiCcghILaK7dDpfsvG2a29Le3n1CD_YT2zhO_K3IE/s1600/bedroom-brown-accents.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxVq2QIQoE04zqeHsA1_iPh15gkAYgwLhDZzGYNOi1Ry-aQOU4cmyDJK-9KoGqrQqc0XHfHX5kDFSHBr4toW_iNUCe9oaC8S4wxZRiCcghILaK7dDpfsvG2a29Le3n1CD_YT2zhO_K3IE/s400/bedroom-brown-accents.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462057458266384386" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGg-gy7zm0f0BMvjbxE61JTrN6oia-3PMw3Wx96p-eMo95l_seG5-V-wnmZDdUiyvhhhHgD0wbvtTwC0SfntBkHuUJIEc_RCtNRcSlAn8XdeW2CZQu-7QmXft4jM8Xn85zvX0RZ5WvxY/s1600/modern-barogue-seat.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGg-gy7zm0f0BMvjbxE61JTrN6oia-3PMw3Wx96p-eMo95l_seG5-V-wnmZDdUiyvhhhHgD0wbvtTwC0SfntBkHuUJIEc_RCtNRcSlAn8XdeW2CZQu-7QmXft4jM8Xn85zvX0RZ5WvxY/s400/modern-barogue-seat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462057451792185090" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1cxtZyU9v6XW24AiN9EyTKdrf-IfjXGz4yoXkpPpIkM8ehmaX_I3gtjwNi9qZ-wGuR9-TNNBLDKd8JtHcJYUVShPt-zzc75dIg5pNu4-MhyyqirhW2lyX6OpHIXjzKOJJUXcPJBRR_NY/s1600/pinkshadesbathroom.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 388px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1cxtZyU9v6XW24AiN9EyTKdrf-IfjXGz4yoXkpPpIkM8ehmaX_I3gtjwNi9qZ-wGuR9-TNNBLDKd8JtHcJYUVShPt-zzc75dIg5pNu4-MhyyqirhW2lyX6OpHIXjzKOJJUXcPJBRR_NY/s400/pinkshadesbathroom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462057450694385026" border="0" /></a>Eugh I want it all!!! So lovely!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiix7FTtcY2_JgOf0qrKTm-Doq5vi1jrEKtpImPfbjPzgWM8yaaS6emTyzTjerVFcS9QZd7fBaM2o96ZUWAn8bnYSPYDJcGHPJBH2yUcCzjWz8cHocGetieShZA4VXgegXSI-CQ-0jbmGk/s1600/white-curtains-carpet-baroque-lampshade.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 322px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiix7FTtcY2_JgOf0qrKTm-Doq5vi1jrEKtpImPfbjPzgWM8yaaS6emTyzTjerVFcS9QZd7fBaM2o96ZUWAn8bnYSPYDJcGHPJBH2yUcCzjWz8cHocGetieShZA4VXgegXSI-CQ-0jbmGk/s400/white-curtains-carpet-baroque-lampshade.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462057437366855042" border="0" /></a>Just picture yourself in slippers and a big fluffy housecoat coming home to any one of these images... it's like a dream realized every time!<br /><br />It's official... I'm starting my boudoir bedroom hunt! Gotta inject some vintage allure to my pad... hopefully the man won't put up too much of a fight :P<br /><br />Happy Start to the Week! Keep on Daydreamin'<br /><br />xox<br /><a href="www.fashionista514.com"><br />Fashionista 514</a><br /></div>R.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01280169758208341749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-82518046492180350252010-04-19T17:57:00.004-04:002010-04-20T07:08:03.431-04:00Guest Speakers for the 2010 Bridal Boudoir Affair<div style="text-align: left;">Announcing one of the Guest Speakers for the 2010 Bridal Boudoir Affair - Montreal's hottest wedding event and fashion show!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We pride ourselves on giving Montreal Brides the best possible event and experience at the Bridal Boudoir Affair. This year is no exception! We have a great lineup of speakers this year, and we are proud to announce one of them right now!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Alison McGill, editor-in-chief of Weddingbells magazine, will be speaking to Montreal Brides at the Bridal Boudoir Affair!</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipB6sOyCGj6cQU90nZ_Es9WqNUskNdXV2F53iGNNjEqa2GOFKRNHONgZZLpj9HuvBROSBuHxsbWb4RxscPctczVDumdAIC-26hPpJ7cOc5uSXTFDbmmpHbk-quZDFd5B-JbpEhUyuAVacq/s1600/Alison+McGill+SS10.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipB6sOyCGj6cQU90nZ_Es9WqNUskNdXV2F53iGNNjEqa2GOFKRNHONgZZLpj9HuvBROSBuHxsbWb4RxscPctczVDumdAIC-26hPpJ7cOc5uSXTFDbmmpHbk-quZDFd5B-JbpEhUyuAVacq/s1600/Alison+McGill+SS10.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipB6sOyCGj6cQU90nZ_Es9WqNUskNdXV2F53iGNNjEqa2GOFKRNHONgZZLpj9HuvBROSBuHxsbWb4RxscPctczVDumdAIC-26hPpJ7cOc5uSXTFDbmmpHbk-quZDFd5B-JbpEhUyuAVacq/s400/Alison+McGill+SS10.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461968346274064594" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Passionate about fashion, literature and pop culture, McGill’s editorial mandate for Weddingbells is to produce an insightful, inspirational magazine for Canadian brides-to-be. Prior to joining Weddingbells, McGill was the editor-in-chief of Salon Magazine and producer of The Contessa Awards. In November 2005, in addition to her duties at Weddingbells, she was appointed editor-in-chief of FASHION18 magazine. An entertaining and engaging speaker, McGill has been featured as an expert guest on a variety of media programs including Canada AM, Breakfast Television, CityLine, CBC Radio, Rich Bride Poor Bride on Slice, Startv, eTalk, MuchMusic, MuchMoreMusic, Real Life on CTS and ET Canada. McGill studied journalism at Sheridan College and holds an Honours English BA from the University of Western Ontario. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigs7w2dIVCbUqyW_4uJOcnd-8R-Z4m0WvW8ksyPh3CRUAH5d4WaabSXLasbwbiXU_d__IWRBDSq4fvZ7-JR4_hhjqOjFYYXTnxARN46pIL1GTyNEdWHUZ5Fz5Q12xSJLAxkBul821vVA3W/s1600/Weddingbells25Years+%23391626.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigs7w2dIVCbUqyW_4uJOcnd-8R-Z4m0WvW8ksyPh3CRUAH5d4WaabSXLasbwbiXU_d__IWRBDSq4fvZ7-JR4_hhjqOjFYYXTnxARN46pIL1GTyNEdWHUZ5Fz5Q12xSJLAxkBul821vVA3W/s400/Weddingbells25Years+%23391626.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461968475690272882" style="cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 76px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Weddingbells magazine is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary, and we are excited for Alison to come to Montreal and speak to our brides about trends, fashions and everything else in-between!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We hope you join us for the 20101 Bridal Boudoir Affair! Venue and Ticket information coming very soon! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'New York', serif;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="New York";font-family:";color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment--><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-66804649420549621272010-04-16T10:00:00.002-04:002010-04-16T16:25:20.109-04:00Fashion Fridays with the Boudoir!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg38ik7D6__nkx2YdivuWq8BXC7XM1DZLjPBjKlNOhmZqP690BQ2IZh4_BhZ5ZqeGyHJA4i1vSpf6Ta4b_Q0KG1HsfEtBGETU3m4IJMjzhyQ678bWX1sXZb5hqsCMO3M94S0n-h1FY07c4/s1600/IMG_2498.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 324px; height: 485px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg38ik7D6__nkx2YdivuWq8BXC7XM1DZLjPBjKlNOhmZqP690BQ2IZh4_BhZ5ZqeGyHJA4i1vSpf6Ta4b_Q0KG1HsfEtBGETU3m4IJMjzhyQ678bWX1sXZb5hqsCMO3M94S0n-h1FY07c4/s400/IMG_2498.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457574201637973810" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Here are two looks we really love! Both gowns are a bit edgy, yet soft enough to be beautiful bridal wear! What we're loving about this is the POP of colour! It's a classy and simple way to add a little colour or incorporate your theme to your dress.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7QkFBrBXWI4fah1ha16fuerE8ifgneDHKaAGdywQ-lL3aklaf4lGJ2BARWg6e_jcCMSDEyl8SQK6nuykRyl9SEuhdBO3zzS030d79W0dDCHXI0W97iJpGhi9MPlFAlh2jKj8hxH9xfLM/s1600/IMG_2494+%282%29.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 462px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7QkFBrBXWI4fah1ha16fuerE8ifgneDHKaAGdywQ-lL3aklaf4lGJ2BARWg6e_jcCMSDEyl8SQK6nuykRyl9SEuhdBO3zzS030d79W0dDCHXI0W97iJpGhi9MPlFAlh2jKj8hxH9xfLM/s400/IMG_2494+%282%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457573768332995618" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Need something blue? Show it off with these GORGEOUS gloves! They are perfect for pictures after the ceremony or reception! Easily matching them blue shoes - sex and the city Manolo Blahnik's would be a PERFECT match to these wonderful gloves!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2O-qmU34BKfpTJMX_Pq6DRe76_NAxM2A1Ueo-VxZJCILCz4DoBnZxTQZpdPDewAaBEmMGqadmBW797lkwlivoX2t88_5Y2eOoPqn6bDLzwYYYTrO-k9xYqRLbbXQZ0nPvc8FqzQVhnIk/s1600/Manolo+Blahnik+Something+Blue+Satin+Pump.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2O-qmU34BKfpTJMX_Pq6DRe76_NAxM2A1Ueo-VxZJCILCz4DoBnZxTQZpdPDewAaBEmMGqadmBW797lkwlivoX2t88_5Y2eOoPqn6bDLzwYYYTrO-k9xYqRLbbXQZ0nPvc8FqzQVhnIk/s400/Manolo+Blahnik+Something+Blue+Satin+Pump.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460740048993526754" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Manolo</b> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Blahnik</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Speaking about Manolo Blahniks - the Maddy K team found the BEST spot for some great Manolo deals.<br />About 1 hour north of New York City (and around 4-5hours South of Montreal) lays a fabulous outlet mall called <a href="http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=7">Woodbury Commons.</a> (Or as we often refer to as Mecca!) This amazing place has loads of fashions a amazing prices! Coach is by far the BEST DEAL - we were picking up purses and wallets for a fraction of the CND prices! And of course - we stooped into Manolo Blahniks - it was like heaven on earth!<br /><br />I highly suggest you go to Woodbury Commons, even if for a day! It's amazing!<br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br /></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7936499411164913042.post-41552862186253027242010-04-14T09:36:00.000-04:002010-04-14T12:04:13.150-04:00Getting the Most out of a Bridal Show<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4zBG6-Q6PGbfhU9xv3NO6HF8q__a74w2jurar8lqlspiHRGs2En3gZISE-zg-ZS48TCbWGmQs6A-NsE4wRSL14ZT959lZqV_sGDBNqGsH9LW8QP3Ucm2KvcwGRRdQzArzOh2N9b_ghvE/s1600/IMG_4075.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4zBG6-Q6PGbfhU9xv3NO6HF8q__a74w2jurar8lqlspiHRGs2En3gZISE-zg-ZS48TCbWGmQs6A-NsE4wRSL14ZT959lZqV_sGDBNqGsH9LW8QP3Ucm2KvcwGRRdQzArzOh2N9b_ghvE/s400/IMG_4075.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457576436393398082" style="cursor: pointer; width: 443px; height: 295px;" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(image from the 2009 Bridal Boudoir Affair)</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We're often asked how to "tackle" a bridal show. It's very overwhelming for most brides as there is just so much to see, eat, try and do! Here are a few key steps that will help you make the most of a bridal show.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. </span>Buy your tickets for the show in advance! Shows usually offer early birds, coupons and promotions before the show, unfortunately at the door... there is no deal!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2</span>. Don't drag your man to the show - that is unless he wants to go! A bridal show is very, how do you say, targeted to women. Although it's great to have your finance with you, if he doesn't want to go... don't drag him!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3</span>.Bring a camera! This is a little trick we tell all our brides! If you see an idea or are inspired by the set-up, it's easier to show your planner what you want when you have pictures to accompany them!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcn_WI22AP7yoX7uE3XcGGJs1VTevKwn0yhv_3gHqYv95uqQDvPytotZHmqq8Yvuyd2NOKxQ5RQtHsmw0PDFngS_I_vuRnvwuLHwUQAct897jJX0lQuVQOppdUCqjalSwPs_ddfzApegY/s1600/IMG_4066.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 420px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcn_WI22AP7yoX7uE3XcGGJs1VTevKwn0yhv_3gHqYv95uqQDvPytotZHmqq8Yvuyd2NOKxQ5RQtHsmw0PDFngS_I_vuRnvwuLHwUQAct897jJX0lQuVQOppdUCqjalSwPs_ddfzApegY/s400/IMG_4066.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457575288191705042" border="0" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(image from the 2009 Bridal Boudoir Affair)</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">4 </span>. Wear comfortable shoes. You'll be standing almost the entire day, so you want to make sure you're comfortable.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">5</span>. Bring a pen and a pad of paper. Taking notes will help you remember what you talked about and who you spoke with. If you get a vendors business card mark a "happy face" or "sad face" if you liked or disliked the vendor - or rate the vendor with a score, from 1-10. It's a easy little trick that will help you remember who you liked!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">6</span>. Bring 1 or 2 people, but you definitely don't need to bring the entire bridal party. Having a few key people is important, but too many can make for a crowded and overwhelming experience.<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNuoRPYuiSnC8Ir_ZkHlvrc1weXHcVpds7A7JaT-huu4KHbOKi5-98DiWaD4IZCDgoUspIe90-dnZjTfi8u7bGquKlSwatDI26yJLGS06vsUFRxrTsbj3F4EZ2vMwOPH5Q8rvzJvRg6J8/s1600/IMG_4090.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 422px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNuoRPYuiSnC8Ir_ZkHlvrc1weXHcVpds7A7JaT-huu4KHbOKi5-98DiWaD4IZCDgoUspIe90-dnZjTfi8u7bGquKlSwatDI26yJLGS06vsUFRxrTsbj3F4EZ2vMwOPH5Q8rvzJvRg6J8/s400/IMG_4090.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457575027341189394" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(image from the 2009 Bridal Boudoir Affair)</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">7</span>. Arrive early! Most of the crowds arrive mid-day. Being there early will give you more time with vendors.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">8</span>. Don't buy on the spot, but make an appointment shortly after the show. It's easy to get caught up in the moment, but sometimes those "impulse buys" will haunt you. Make an appointment with the vendor after the show.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">9</span>. Leave room for snacking, but don't go to a show starving! There are always treats, desserts, drinks and snacks at a show, but there are rarely any meals. If you tend to get hungry, bring an energy bar!<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNuoRPYuiSnC8Ir_ZkHlvrc1weXHcVpds7A7JaT-huu4KHbOKi5-98DiWaD4IZCDgoUspIe90-dnZjTfi8u7bGquKlSwatDI26yJLGS06vsUFRxrTsbj3F4EZ2vMwOPH5Q8rvzJvRg6J8/s1600/IMG_4090.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4_6myz3IwbkW9recqt18Wq4tLQD4JRiEaCe5X6oXZLdQ6Odstq8v4FRDKHIiiPguzI8ivVdHpPHosOriC2qD4b6thd6yrNgk4dNn6Z7POa1WBYJkqoosBRPCOvXFZ04sziH9bcKsNf-U/s1600/IMG_2296.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4_6myz3IwbkW9recqt18Wq4tLQD4JRiEaCe5X6oXZLdQ6Odstq8v4FRDKHIiiPguzI8ivVdHpPHosOriC2qD4b6thd6yrNgk4dNn6Z7POa1WBYJkqoosBRPCOvXFZ04sziH9bcKsNf-U/s400/IMG_2296.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457575454484430642" style="cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 440px;" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(image from the 2009 Bridal Boudoir Affair)<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">10.</span> Have Fun!!! This is a once in a lifetime experience for you, enjoy the show and relax!<br /></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0