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Find Your Wedding Style in 4 Easy Steps

By Guest Blogger Diana S.

Find Your Wedding Style in 4 Easy Steps

 

Modern, elegant, rustic, or vintage are just some of the possible choices that will define your wedding style. Deciding on a particular one, or even opting for a combination of several different styles in order to create your unique vibe is an essential part of wedding planning. With the plethora of choices, it can sometimes be difficult to opt for the one that you’ll enjoy the most. However, with a few easy steps, you’ll be able to make the best choice.

image-2-1Look around your home

Your home is the reflection of your personality. Therefore, look around it and get a closer look at your wardrobe to see what the characteristics of your personal style are. Do you like wearing comfortable clothes, easy-going boots and fedora hats? Is your kitchen filled with vintage items and bronze and brown tones? If so, your number one wedding style choice could be rustic. On the other hand, you are maybe more of a girly type that enjoys wearing miniskirts, cute blouses and silver headbands and have a house décor in which white, ivory and rosy tones are predominant. In this case, you might be looking for an elegant and sophisticated wedding.

Find inspiration through various sources

Even if you’ve fantasized about your dream wedding since your childhood, you could never get enough fabulous ideas. Therefore, it’s time you started flipping through the bridal magazines, search the Internet and consult your friends. Bridal magazines are filled with fabulous gowns, accessories and venues that could potentially define your wedding style. Pinterest is one of the best online sources of wedding ideas. You can find inspiration for everything you need there ‒ from a dreamlike venue, through delicious food to the enchanting wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses. Sometimes thinking about weddings that you’ve been to can also help you decide what you want – or don’t want – yours to be like.

image-5-1The type of venue

One of the first things you should do, when planning a wedding, is decide on the type of the venue you’d want the ceremony to take place at. Think whether an elegant ballroom is the ideal place, or you’d rather go for a shabby chic barn. On the other hand, maybe the outdoors is a more attractive location, so a beach or a forest wedding would be just the perfect option. Additionally, you could go for a unique venue such as an ice hotel in Sweden, or even a mesmerizing waterfall in Iceland. Going to a remote destination will automatically require an intimate wedding with a small number of guests. Furthermore, don’t forget to consider the service that the venue provides. Be sure to know whether the catering services are included or if you need to think about that as well. An on-site catering will make the wedding styling unique, since the guests will be able to see how the food is prepared on the premises.

image-1-4Think About the Colours

The one element that amalgamates the entire happening is the choice of colours. A specific colour should unite all the wedding elements including the stationeries, the wedding dress, bridesmaids’ dresses, and finally the venue décor. The colour wheel could be of great help if you haven’t had any particular colour palette in mind. Subtle light shades of green, pink, peach and yellow are about the most loving tones you could include into the wedding décor. Match them with white, to fashion the gorgeous fairy tale wedding.

Choosing the wedding style is challenging but essential at the same time. You can’t have the perfect wedding unless you know what kind of an ambience you want to create. Therefore, follow the previously mentioned tips and you’ll easily figure out whether you want a rustic, modern, elegant or vintage wedding.

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Simple Ways To Feel Better About Yourself

Simple Ways To Feel Better About Yourself

Not everybody has self confidence. Self confidence is something that some people are born with, but you’re not out of luck if you aren’t naturally confident. You can train yourself to feel better if you’re consistent. Let’s take a look at some simple ways to feel better about yourself:

Get Some Exercise

Exercise will make you feel better about yourself in so many ways. Of course it’ll make you look better in the long run, but that isn’t the only reason. Exercise releases endorphins, which are the body’s happy hormone. When you exercise, you feel happier on a day to day basis, as well as immediately afterwards. Many people report being on a high! You’ll look better and be healthier too. Exercise is a must, even if it’s just a walk.

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Watch What You Eat

Watching what you eat doesn’t imply that you should go on a diet or lose weight. It simply means you should be more mindful of how you fuel your body. Just because things are the same calorie density, does not make them equal. You’re going to feel so much better when you fuel your body with things like fruit and vegetables, rather than sugary items. If you have a real sweet tooth, look into the miracle berry. Many people are using it to cut down on their sugar intake, as it makes things taste delicious without any! Above all else, a balanced diet is crucial to a healthy life. You don’t need to be perfect 100% of the time!

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Start Treating Yourself Like A Friend

Don’t punish yourself and be too hard on yourself in your head. Start treating yourself like a friend. Speak to yourself nicely in your head. See the positive in things. Pamper yourself and praise yourself. Loving yourself is a must, but it can take practice. Start now and don’t give up. The relationship we have with ourselves is the most important.

Buy Some New Clothes

Buy yourself some clothes that you feel incredible in. Don’t put it off until you are your ‘target weight’ or anything like that. Dressing in clothes you no longer like or feel comfortable in will make you feel worse, and you could set yourself up for a downward spiral. Buy nice clothes and you’ll feel much better.

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Stop Comparing

It’s too easy to compare yourself to bodies and faces in magazines and on the internet. However, most of these aren’t real. The majority are photoshop’ed, even if it’s just a little nip here and smooth over there. It isn’t real! Stop comparing yourself once and for all. Somebody else’s beauty doesn’t take away from your own. There’s nobody like you, and there never will be again. Embrace your uniqueness!

The tips in this guide will help you to feel much better in yourself if you put them into practice regularly. We all have off days, but that doesn’t mean you should give up. Keep working on it and eventually you’ll feel better than ever. Let me know what you think below!

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Choosing Your Wedding Colours: How Do You Go About It?

Choosing Your Wedding Colours: How Do You Go About It?

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Your wedding colors play a vital role in how your overall day will look. They’ll set the tone, show your personality and affect how everything comes together on the big day. If you’re unsure of how to go about it, here are some pointers which might help.

Speak To Your Bridesmaids

Your accent color will decide what color dresses your bridesmaids will be wearing on the day. Talk to them and ask them if there are any colors they are especially uncomfortable with wearing, which may help you to narrow down your choice. For example, certain shades (particularly very bright shades) like orange, green or yellow won’t be the most flattering with most people’s skin tones. Of course, it’s your big day, but try not to go too bridezilla! Your close friends as your bridesmaids will be up there with you too, and you don’t want them to feel insecure or self-conscious. It could be a good idea to have a few shades in mind for your wedding, and then go dress shopping with your bridesmaids first. Then if you manage to find the perfect gown, this is your main color choice to go for.

Draw Inspiration From Your Setting or Venue

Once you’ve decided on a venue, take a look around at the existing color scheme. If it’s a blank slate, you have free reign but anything with colored walls or carpets will look better with coordinating tones. For example, if your venue has orange carpets and you want mint green as your accent shade, it’s not going to look visually pleasing overall! If you have a charming, rustic looking venue, then a super modern and crisp color scheme may look out of place. So it can be worth spending some time thinking about how everything will look and all come together before finalizing your choice.

Think of Your Wedding Decorations

If you have a particular type of flower you have always wanted to use in your wedding, find out what colors these come in. Many flowers such as roses can be bought in lots of different colors, so you have more choice. But bear in mind that more unusual shades will be harder to locate, and cost more money. If for example, you’ve always loved lilacs or sweet pea flowers, it’s a clue that you should go down the purple/ lilac route. If you plan on using lilies, peonies or traditional roses, then pink is the best choice. Another thing to think about is your wedding stationery since this will also incorporate your colors. This is the first hint guests will get of your big day so you’ll want to get it right. You could order some wedding invitation samples before placing the full order so you can see how your colors and designs look together.

Co-Ordinate Colors By Season

Use the season you’re getting married in to help decide on your color palette. Pastel hues are typical in the spring- lilacs, powder blues, and pale dusky pinks are good choices. For summer you could go with something more vibrant- fuchsia, coral or teal could be a great option. Fall moves into warmer shades, burgundy, berry red, burnt orange, and golds. And winter works well with cool blue shades from light ice blue to navy to silvers and gray tones.

Pick Your Favourite Colours

While there’s more to choosing great wedding shades than simply picking your favorites, it’s a good place to start. These are your favorites for a reason, they inspire and draw you to them and so could be a good option for your wedding. If you’re not sure, there are an enormous amount of wedding pictures online to look through. Search somewhere like Pinterest and see which shots you’re most drawn to. From that, you should get a good idea as to what colors attract you most.

Search For Color Combinations That Work

For your accent color, you could pick two different shades of the same color- for example, pale blue and navy. Or you could choose contrasting yet complementing hues. This includes combinations such as blush pink and gray, mint and peach or red and black. That way once you’ve decided on your first shade, it’s easy to choose a second since you can narrow the search down to complementary shades.

Go With an Achromatic Color

Finally, if nothing seems quite right then an achromatic shade is a good way to add accent hue without going down the colorful route. Tones of gray/silver or black can look striking against white for a wedding. So if you’re not really into color, or just want to make a statement this is an excellent way to go.

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These Amazing Tips Can Stop You Becoming A Dreaded Bridezilla

These Amazing Tips Can Stop You Becoming A Dreaded Bridezilla

If you have been to a few weddings this summer, you may have encountered a dreaded bridezilla. I’m sure you know exactly the type of bride I’m talking about. They are the ones who take on way too much of the wedding preparation and get incredibly stressed out in their quest to organize the perfect day. No one wants to become a bridezilla. But unfortunately, it sometimes happens to women without them even noticing. So how do you prevent yourself from turning into a wedding control freak? Here are some useful tips.

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Stay Within Budget

One of the best ways to keep stress at bay is to come up with a reasonable budget and stick to it. After all, there is no better way to get stressed than by getting yourself into debt. So before you even think about booking a venue or buying a dress, take a look at your finances. How much can you afford to spend on your big day? Once you have a figure, you can then start to look for venues, dresses and other wedding necessities that are within your price range. There are plenty of budgeting guides online like http://www.bridesmagazine.co.uk/planning/general/planning-service/2013/01/average-cost-of-wedding

Don’t Do Everything Yourself

Remember that it is perfectly okay to ask others for help. Your partner should by pulling his weight with your wedding organization and planning. If he isn’t, let him know that you could do with his help. You can also ask your parents and bridesmaids for some other bits of preparation help. There are also some companies that can take certain tasks off your hands. For instance, a wedding planner can help you decorate your venues. And you can also hire design firms that can personalize wedding invites for you including http://www.paperthemes.co.uk/wedding-stationery

Ask Someone To Keep Your Behavior In Check

You should ask your maid of honor to keep a check on your behavior and moods. If she thinks that you are suffering from bridezilla-style mood swings or are getting too stressed, she can take you to one side and have a word with you. You may not realize when you are starting to obsess over minor and pointless details. If you have someone keeping an eye on you, you can quickly put a stop on things when you slip into bridezilla territory.

Think About Your Priorities

Does it really matter what type of flowers you have on your reception tables? Or the type of pillows that your ring bearers carry the wedding rings on? At the end of the day, probably not. There is only one thing that truly matters. And that is that you and your partner can enjoy the day celebrating your love. So rather than fussing over the small details, change your priorities and look at the big picture instead.

Stick to all the points in this blog post, and you won’t have to worry about scaring everyone with bridezilla behavior!

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Six stylish tips on how to wear a jumpsuit

By Guest Blogger, Diana S.

Six stylish tips on how to wear a jumpsuit

 

image-3-2 A jumpsuit has been gaining popularity for the last few years and has unquestionably become a popular fashionable clothing item. It is both trendy and practical and it consists of two parts, top and bottom, joined in one piece. Now that the cold winter days are ahead of us, wearing a dress is not the best option as it may leave you freezing. On the other hand, a jumpsuit is a perfect solution for those chilly days since it covers up almost all of your body. Also, it is suitable for any occasion and can make you look both casual and super chic. Today, they are available in a variety of shapes, colors and patterns and can be easily matched with any accessory in order to make a complete outfit. However, if they are not worn correctly they can accentuate all of your flaws and imperfections and make you feel insecure. If you want to avoid feeling intimidated when choosing the right jumpsuit, take a look at these few tips.

Define your waist

Choosing the right jumpsuit can be a bit tricky as it’s purpose is to emphasize the woman’s waist and define the curvy look. One of the ways to achieve this is to find a suitable belt and cinch your jumpsuit at the waist. If you are leaning towards a more elegant style you can go for a golden statement belt which goes perfectly with a black, red or navy jumpsuit.

Show some cleavage

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Classy Jumpsuits II

If you are looking for a sexier look, opt for a jumpsuit with major cleavage and make your plunging neckline visible and seductive. By adding some flashy jewelry, such as a short necklace or statement earrings, you will accentuate the upper part of the body and draw the attention away from the cleavage. It’s all about the effect you are trying to produce and the style you want to achieve.

Choose a feminine print

This winter’s fashion designers have embraced many comebacks such as a black and white polka dot fashion design, floral print, ruffles and stripes. They appear almost everywhere – on dresses, jumpsuits and accessories. Choosing a floral or polka dot jumpsuit adds to a more feminine and charming look. However, avoid adding too much jewelry as it might be a little bit over the top.

Wear heels with wide leg jumpsuit

image-7Wearing heels can transform any outfit and change it from casual to classy. You can always add a spark to your look by choosing the right pair of high heels. Wearing a nice solid formal playsuit with appropriate high heels creates a sophisticated and classy look. Also, if you happen to wear wide leg jumpsuit, which has been taking over the runways for quite some time now, avoid wearing slippers or flats as it will create a sloppy look. Always go for a nice pair of skinny nude heels because it will extend your body figure and make you look taller.

Go casual

image-1-2This unique fashion item can be casual too. Combining it with a pair of light sneakers and a denim jacket and spicing it up with just a little bit of jewelry creates a perfect every day loose outfit, which is not only stylish but also very comfy and practical.

Find the perfect fit

Most of us, before choosing most of our clothing, need to consider our size and body build. Finding a jumpsuit that fits your body is essential and anything too tight or too loose should be avoided. Tight jumpsuit will make you feel uncomfortable and loose jumpsuit will fail to accentuate your body curves and make you look unpolished.

image-6Although choosing the right jumpsuit can be a bit overwhelming, it surely is fun playing with it and experimenting with all sorts of accessories so as to create a desirable effect but at the same time feel comfortable in it.

 Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
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