Friday, August 9, 2013
Love ring
2 Finger Love Ring
Boss Ring
Black Anchor Necklace
Black Anchor Necklace
Chunky Turquoise Bead Set
24 Faubourg Perfume by Hermes, 1.6 oz Eau De Toilette Spray for Women
Thursday, August 1, 2013
12 things to remember when buying your wedding shoes
When you’re choosing your dream pair of shoes to go with the dream gown, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Follow these 12 steps and you’ll be splashing out on a super pair of shoes you’ll want to wear again and again!
You have to wear your shoes
You might have fallen in love with a pair of skyscraper heels but remember you’re going to have to walk down the aisle in them, stand for photographs in them, maybe dance in them and walk around all day. Wobbling around on heels that are too high isn’t a good look and you don’t want to catch a high spiky heel in your dress either.
Choose a special pair of shoes
Award-winning shoe designer Rachel Simpson says “Choose shoes that make you feel amazing! Even if your dress is floor length, giving your guests the occasional peek of an exquisite pair of shoes will make you feel like a true princess! Wedding shoes don’t have to be boring – combine classic style with fashionable detailing and you’ll love them for years.”
Get them worn in
Don’t wear your shoes for the first time on your wedding day. Make sure you have them a few weeks before the wedding and wear them around the house (on carpet) to get them worn in a bit before the big day so they’ve moulded to fit your feet and eased up.
Take some measurements
Remember your dressmaker will need to know the exact height of your shoes for your final fitting so she can adjust your dress accordingly. You’ll need to be wearing your shoes at this fitting so when you order them check how long it will take for them to be delivered so you don’t have any last minute panics.
Consider getting your shoes dyed
Don’t panic if you can’t find shoes in the exact colour you want. Rainbow Club offers an excellent service at £30 to dye your shoes in a variety of different shades (useful for bridesmaid shoes too).
Match your theme
Think about the type of wedding you’re having. If you’re planning a country garden wedding where you’ll spend a lot of time outdoors then wedges or flats would be a good option, or wear heel protectors.
Venue requirements
On the same note talk to you venue about your footwear, some historic venues ban stiletto heels to protect their wooden floors.
Wet weather plans
If you’re having a winter wedding or just generally getting married in the UK (where rain is likely!), consider a pair of ‘Weddington Boots’ so that you can walk through the snow and puddles and not spoil your shoes.
Match your shoes to your dress
Match your shoes to your dress
Take a swatch of your dress fabric with you when you choose your shoes to make sure that it matches up and the colour doesn’t clash.
Statement shoes
Statement shoes
If you’re wearing a very traditional wedding dress, remember you can make a statement with your shoes. You don’t have to wear white or ivory – you could make a visual splash with scarlet heels – or any colour you fancy.
Pamper your feet
Pamper your feet
Have a pedicure before your wedding day so that your feet are soft and nails in great condition. They’ll also be picture perfect for your honeymoon!
Practice walking in your shoes
Practice walking in your shoes
Last but not least, practice, practice and practice walking in your shoes so that you’re really used to them by your big day.
How to Find the Perfect Pair of Wedding Shoes
Many women believe that finding the perfect pair of wedding shoes is just as difficult as finding the perfect dress, but it does not need to be. Look for an elegant shoe style that matches the look of your dress and your own personal tastes. Also stick with shoes that feel comfortable on your feet to avoid unnecessary pain on your big day.
The right wedding shoe will compliment your dress while suiting your own personality and tastes.
- 1. Research the latest trends: Search the Internet for up-to-date information on the latest trends in fashion. Look at bridal websites, wedding forums, and fashion blogs or magazine sites.
2. Shop for your shoes while you shop for your dress: You want to choose a pair that coordinates well with your dress. Consider shopping at bridal boutiques that offer a selection of both gowns and shoes. If you cannot find your shoes at the same place you find your dress, take a photo of your dress or notes on the color, fabric, and style. Use these resources to refresh your memory the next time you go out shoe shopping.
- 3. Shop around: Take your time finding the right shoe at the right price. Try on a few different styles to see what works best, and consider shopping at multiple stores for a broader range of options. If you find a shoe you like in store, see if you can find it for a cheaper price online.
- 4. Take a companion with you as you shop: As a close friend or family member whose sense of style you trust to accompany you on your search. Ask someone who has seen your dress. This way, she can offer you her opinion on how a given pair of shoes may look with your gown.
- 5. Stick with the classic white shoe in a feminine fabric: Traditional bridal shoes are white or ivory. Choose a shade that matches your dress. To maintain a thoroughly classic approach, opt for a shoe in a traditional, feminine material, like satin, silk, lace, or velvet.
- 6. Spice things up with a metallic shoe: If you want to add a little glitz, look for a gold or silver shoe to wear on your special day. Metallic shoes put a glamorous twist on a traditional look.
- 7. Make things pop with a bright splash of color: If you have a funky, edgy style, consider carrying it into your wedding day attire by choosing a bold shoe. Look for a dressy pair in a traditional material, like satin or velvet, but opt for a bright color instead of the traditional white. Try to find a hue that matches the color scheme of your overall wedding to keep things coordinated.
- 8. Consider your style options: If you have always been fond of flats, go with flats. If you prefer heels, stick with heels. Bridal shoes are available in a broad spectrum of designs and shapes. If a certain style of shoe appeals to you, look for a pair of wedding shoes in that style.
Religious Views on Tattoos and Body Piercings
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| tattoo # 4 - finished! (Photo credit: Tracy Lee) |
- Aesthetically alter the body
- Remember a special event or period of transition in one's life
- Demonstrate a rite of passage
- Express inclusion in a group (professional, criminal, economic, religious, etc.)
- Express exclusion from a group, or one's individuality
Islam (Against)
- In the book of Sunni Religions, it is forbidden to mutilate or maim one's body.
- Tattooing and piercings are considered to be disrupting the creation of God
- Surah 4 Verse 117-120
- Also, Islam condemns those who chose to pierce themselves or get a tattoo
- The Holy Qur'an considers body modifications to be inspired by Satan, and therefore evil.
- Modern Muslims do tolerate Henna tattoos which are non permanent top skin layer tatoos using henna paste product
- Tattooing involves changing the creation of Allah
- An individual who makes these kinds of bodily changes should be cursed.
- tattoos and piercings are an “unnecessary intrusion, alteration and defacement of Allah’s creation”
- Such alterations are considered to be inspired by Satan. One then believes you are cursed for eternity or overcome temptation.
Christianity (moderate)
Against Body Art
- Tattoos and piercings are a form of pagan worship
- The body is a temple that God demanded not to be altered.
- Leviticus 19:28: Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord
- 1 Corinthians 3:16: Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
- 1 Corinthians 6:19: Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.
- 1 Corinthians 3:17: If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple are you.
In Favor of Body Art
- "Christianity is a sacramental religion that employs different rituals to outwardly mark an inward transformation" (Keel)
- God did not explicitly forbid body art
- There is nothing in the New Testament that indicates body art is wrong.
- In context, Leviticus19:28 is God advising the Isrealites not to take on pagan cultures.
Judaism (moderate)
- The New Testament states that God does not want individuals to mark their own body.
- It is demeaning to mark one's body since it was used in past rituals and at times used to mark slaves
- It is stated as one of the commandments that God is against the desecratin of the body and it is prohibited
- Verse within Leviticus is one of the main and only verses in the Old Testament that refers to actions of one's body
- Holocust
- The victims of the Holocaust were identified by the tattoos the Nazi's engraved on their forearm
- Tattoos are considered a reminder to some Jews about a very difficult time that happened within their culture.
- Beliefs and misconceptions
- If a person does get a tattoo, they cannot be buried in a Jewish cemetary
- FALSE: according to Rabbi Jeffrey Wolfson Goldwasser, although some orthodox Jews may have specific sections in which people with tattoos or piercings are buried.
- Piercings are accepted within Judaism for women. Males with piercings are looked down upon and are discouraged from getting them.
- If a person does get a tattoo, they cannot be buried in a Jewish cemetary
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