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Bridesmaid duties vary from party to party, but, no matter what, deciding who will be the members of your ultimate wedding squad is quite the process. For some, bridesmaids were picked and ready to go years before she even said “I do.” For others, a lot of different factors (location, availability, personality characteristics) went into the decision making for who they wanted to standing next to them at the altar.

What happens once you move along with the wedding planning, only to find out that a bridesmaid (or two) seem too busy to attend your pre-wedding events like your one-time-only bachelorette party, your mid-weekend bridal brunch, or your engagement celebration?

Here are a few ways to handle a busy bridesmaid.

Be Specific With Your Asks

It’s important to remember that your wedding may not be the biggest thing happening in your friend’s life. She might be studying for finals, working toward a big promotion at work, or dealing with a handful of personal or family issues. If the wedding events seem too much for her to take on, be more specific with your asks. Instead of asking her to attend events that clash with her schedule, ask if she can come help with DIY projects, go with you dress shopping, or do other wedding-related tasks. That way, if she can’t make the big pre-wedding events, she can still feel included in the wedding process and be by your side.

Distribute Tasks Between Other Bridesmaids

While your pre-wedding events are a time for celebration, they are also a moment for your bridesmaids to step in and help if you need anything. Whether it’s last-minute set-up at the bridal shower, help making reservations for the bachelorette party, or just keeping you sane at the engagement party when your and your fiancé’s families meet for the first time—with one less bridesmaid around, it’s important to distribute and delegate tasks between the group.

Have a Chat With Her ASAP

You may be quick to take your bridesmaid’s absence personally, but instead of getting upset that she can’t make it to some of the most important events of your wedding, have a chat with her. Find out what’s going on in her life and see how you can make her feel a part of the wedding experience without the added pressure of being there in person before the actual day.Read more at:sexy prom dresses | one shoulder prom dresses

Diane Kruger has shown off her design skills by donning the fabulous clothing she created with Jason Wu in Cannes.

The model-turned-actress is in the French Riviera celebrating the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, where she shares a history with Canadian designer Wu.

After meeting each other in 2009, Jason dressed her for the event the same year, and their strong friendship has blossomed into a business relationship, with the pair having teamed up on an eight-piece collection for Grey Jason Wu.

“Diane is a dear friend and someone I’ve collaborated with for many years,” he told American Vogue. “We came up with the idea of creating the capsule together during Christmas vacation in Tulum over drinks on the beach–it just felt so right!

“It has been thrilling watching this capsule collection come together in the most effortless way.”

Diane sported a white tank and oversized pinstripe flare pants from Grey Jason Wu as she stunned during her press tour in Cannes this week (beg22May17).

But Jason Wu isn’t the only designer Diane has been wearing during her trip to Cannes – the gorgeous blonde stunned in a fairy-like tiered lilac Prada gown when she stepped on the red carpet for the Cannes Film 70th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday (23May17) night. Several other gorgeous A-listers were also placed on best-dressed lists for their attire at the affair, including Marion Cotillard, Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman.Read more at:white prom dresses | long prom dresses

The VODACOM Durban July might arguably be the biggest race horsing event in the country, but it’s also the glitz and glamour of the fashion spectacle which draws the crowds.

With just a few weeks to go, the style element of the grand social gathering is already under way.

This is as judges of the Vodacom Durban July Fashion Challenge have already shortlisted finalists for competition.

This year’s theme is “The Colour of Magic”, and the fashion programme director, Tiffany Prior, said the quality of the entries was impressive and there was a record number this year.

“There was an amazing energy in the entries, and there was a substantial increase in the number of storyboard entries,” she said.

Scores of hopefuls submitted their storyboards in the hope of their visions making it through to the prestigious event, presented by Durban Fashion.

They were judged by a panel of some of the best in the fashion world, who had the capabilities to fully grasp the designers’ intentions from the storyboards presented in their presence.

“It is always a difficult process as we rely entirely on what the designer has managed to communicate to each judge through their storyboard,” said Prior.

The judges includes local designer Terrence Bray, Sindi Shangase, Terrence Pillay, Greg Wallis and Gold Circle’s Monica Holman.

Together, the group mulled over every storyboard submitted, identifying the strongest entries that showed a clear grasp of the theme, current trends and creative execution potential.

Prior said the national competition began with fashionistas submitting their entries at the Ice Models offices in Durban.

The entrants provided storyboards that included very detailed technical drawings of the design, a motivation to support their creative interpretation of the theme “The Colour of Magic”, and numerous swatches and samples of the fabric, trim and accessories they envisage for the outfit.

Following the entire process of submissions and judging, the top 10 have been announced.

“It took several painstaking hours to further reduce the top storyboards to the best 10, and the process of contacting the successful designers got under way,” Prior said.

The finalists are Martin Steenkamp, Yanela Mtolo, Alice Rash, Nishthi Sewnath, Tilonê Viljoen, Ntokozo Buthelezi, Wanda Majubana and Mellissa Scandarra, who are all from Durban.

The other two are Georgia Rhoda from Mbombela and Teresa Joubert from Stellenbosch.

Prior said the judges were thrilled about the overall quality of designs of the finalists.

“What was encouraging was the way that the best storyboards interpreted the theme,” she said. “They understood it was about the ‘magic of fashion’ and also read the warning that it wasn’t all about the colour red.”Read more at:http://www.marieprom.co.uk | cocktail dresses uk

(Photo:prom dresses uk)Pregnancy, so they say, is a magical time. And, in a world where nothing happens unless it happens on social media, that translates into nine months of unmissable photo ops. See Beyoncé’s Instagram feed, updated this weekend with images of the singer, about eight months pregnant with twins, at her “push party” (the same as a baby shower but with partners admitted).

Not for her the demure tent dress to skim the bump. Beyoncé wears a skirt made from west African wax prints fabric, a tie-dye bikini, head wrap with flowers, cowrie shell necklace, an armful of bangles and a henna tattoo on her naked belly. The posts look closer to a David Bailey portrait than the average mirror selfie.

While the 1990s saw bump chic emerge, with Demi Moore naked and pregnant on the cover of Vanity Fair and All Saints’ Melanie Blatt’s bump-and-combats look, celebrity pregnancy has recently had a behind-closed-doors policy. Beyoncé and her husband, Jay Z, shut off the part of the hospital where Blue Ivy was born in 2012. Then Kim Kardashian got pregnant in 2015, posted a naked selfie and – you know the drill by now – broke the internet.

Beyoncé responded earlier this year with a pregnant-with-twins announcement that saw her modelled on a modern Virgin Mary in her undies, with veil, beatific expression and flowers. It was compared to Latin American funeraries, Flemish portraiture and work by French artists Pierre et Gilles. It also garnered more than 11 million likes. She followed it with photoshoots of her underwater, and others of her wearing Gucci dresses, flower crowns and a “Preggers” T-shirt that promptly sold out.

Beyoncé is winning at Insta-pregnancy by turning herself into a kind of modern fertility goddess. While the push party images are designed to work for social media – bright colours, celebrity friends – they are also part of a Brand Bey game plan. The star is exploring imagery from different African countries and the African diaspora. During her performance at the Grammys in February, bump already in evidence, she was a vision in gold, complete with crown. Some likened the look to a madonna in a religious icon painting. Others pointed out allusions to Oshun, the Yoruba orisha (spirit) said to protect women during pregnancy.

With Beyoncé’s due date thought to be in early June, there is ample time to explore other orishas and – of course – gain more likes in the process. And postpartum? The perfect moment for a Carter twinstagram, surely.Read more at:prom dresses 2017

If you missed jewelry designer Wynn Wynn Ong’s groundbreaking jewelry-slash-fashion show late last year, now’s your chance to see six of the best jewelry pieces from the show, plus more than 200 pieces culled from her 16 earlier collections. Dubbed Wynn Wynn Ong: Redefining Boundaries, the retrospective is currently on exhibit at Yuchengco Museum in Makati until June 15.

Writer Jeannie Javelosa, Yuchengco Museum’s curator, proposed such a show to Ong as early as 2015. She also came up with an apt title that encompasses what Ong has achieved as a creative person.

The idea became more relevant after Ong realized that 2016 marked her 15th year as a designer. Her November show last year for Metro and Metro Society added another dimension to her artistry when she was asked to collaborate with fashion designer Milka Quin to do the clothes as well. The show also featured a number of established designers, who were asked to do clothes incorporating Ong’s jewelry.

For this show, she and Javelosa concentrated on pieces on loan from Ong’s clients as well as pieces, which she felt “were the best representations of each phase or movement” in her journey as an artist.

“I also placed emphasis on my Philippine-in spired pieces like my burda barongs as well as my jeweled pieces with miniature paintings,” Ong added.

They could have displayed more since not a few of Ong’s clients were quite generous in lending their respective pieces. Although almost the entire museum is devoted to Ong’s work, she still had to be judicious in her selection.

One noteworthy addition to the collection is Ong’s collaboration with model-photographer Jo Ann Bitagcol and stylist Michael Salientes, which resulted in a series of blown up photographs of prominent personalities captured in various moods and poses while wearing the designer’s jewelry.

“The photos were a major part of my 15th anniversary celebration last year,” she said. “I had never made a look book, and it was my daughter’s idea to create a digital one that revolved around my muses. Each of the subjects featured in the photograph is someone I have either great rapport with or whom I admire for his or her passions. I was fortunate that everyone said yes.”

Compared to the collaboration she did last year, which took six months of intense work in design and on the production floor, not to mention “in-depth collaboration and a whirlwind of meetings,” this year’s retrospective with Yuchengco Museum “was quieter.” She also credits the museum’s staff for being “wonderful” collaborators.

“It involved a lot of planning, communicating with clients, and editing,” she said. “The real physical work came during the setup.”

“The past year has been wonderful, not necessarily because of the high profile public events, but because I had the opportunity to work with people I’ve come to respect and admire,” Ong continued. “I can’t think of celebrating or redefining my own boundaries.”Read more at:prom dresses uk | evening dresses uk

They’ve long been a part of alternative healing therapies but now crystals are quickly making their way into skincare. Whether its facials incorporating the soothing properties of crystal pieces or the stones themselves as ingredients in serums and creams — more brands are turning to crystals. Själ Skincare uses gemstone powders with amethysts and sapphires, Dr Hauschka incorporates black tourmaline in its products for its calming properties, while Elemis features quartz in their serum. But do these actually help?

Crystals have healing properties

Dr Mohan Thomas, Senior Cosmetic Surgeon, Cosmetic Surgery Institute, explains crystals have been used from time immemorial for their healing abilities. Gems are thought to create a protective field around the body and promote change to both mental and physical conditions. “Diamonds are the hardest gemstones and are used in skincare to exfoliate and strengthen the skin. Diamond powder is used to reduce wrinkles and restore luster to achieve youthful-looking skin. Amber is used to preserve the natural beauty, address concerns around the eye such as dark circles and removes impurities. Black Onyx nourishes the skin and reduces signs of ageing. The blue sapphire, ruby, tourmaline and citrine boosts cellular energy, microcirculation and clarity and soapstone can be used if you suffer from red, itchy patches on the skin,” says he.

Works on dry skin

For skin care, crystals are believed to release positive energies thereby pushing out the negative energies and toxins out of your body, says Aakriti Kochar, Beauty and Make-up Expert, Oriflame India. “Rose quartz is one of the most popular crystals infused in skin care, extremely good for treating dry skin. It replenishes dryness and dullness with nourishment to make your skin look supple and radiant. It also helps heal redness and sensitivity caused due to excessive dryness. Ruby crystals on the other hand are believed to even out skin tone and texture. These are found in exfoliators to help remove dead skin cells and makes your skin fresh looking. I see crystal-infused skin care products to be trending at the moment. Its background and use in the past makes it a popular choice. The Oriflame Diamond Cellular range was inspired from the same science. Diamond crystal being responsible for brightening and softening of skin texture.”

Has many benefits

Crystals naturally vibrate at a higher frequency, promoting increased cellular energy, microcirculation and clarity. This elevated frequency helps direct energy to specific areas of need, constantly adapting to your skin under any condition, allowing for maximum performance and benefits, says Dr Manjiri Puranik, Cosmetic Physician, Insta-sculpt. “When our skin cells are stimulated this helps to increase skin cell turnover to speed up repair processes and help reveal, smooth and radiant skin. The low level of heat emitted by crystals may help provide a sense of calm for the body, possibly providing favourable effects for supporting a healthy sleep cycle. Crystals aid in blood circulation, particularly microcirculation among the capillaries in the skin. It increases the motility of lymph fluid and may support normal fluid balance in tissues. They help promote inner balance, energy flow and clarity and a significant increase in overall life satisfaction.”

Good for microdermabrasion

Dr Geeta Fazalbhoy, Dermatologist and Founder of Skin & You Clinic says crystals are useful for microdermabrasion. “This is a process that exfoliates the skin using a gentle vacuum that brings skin into contact with the crystals. It can be used for various skin conditions like acne scars or to improve dull or rough skin. Crystals vibrate at a high rate so their impact on boosting micro-circulation in the skin is tenfold. They help to boost the cellular energy and promote cell turnover for a smoother complexion,” she adds.Read more at:occasion dresses | http://www.marieprom.co.uk/cheap-prom-dresses-uk

For some people, wearing makeup can be a serious confidence booster. I can honestly say that I feel a little more beautiful when I have a little lipstick and my full face on. Unfortunately, as many people can confirm, wearing makeup every day, can wreak havoc on your skin, which is why isn’t important to take a break every now and then. And if you’re too worried about stepping out sans cat eye, you may want to consider the interesting things that happen to your skin when you stop wearing makeup for an extended period of time.

If you’re used to wearing makeup on a daily basis, going bare face for even a week may be a stretch. Once you see the benefits of doing so, however, you’ll wish you’d done it sooner. From having clearer skin to discovering your natural glow, going makeup free can potentially do amazing things for your skin. I’m not saying you can’t contour ever again. I’m still a fan of wearing a full face when I want to add a little glam to my outing, but I’ve learned that nothing beats showcasing my natural face.

If you’re interested in taking a break from your makeup routine, here are seven incredible things that can happen as a result

Your Breakouts Will Decrease

According to Cosmopolitan, if you stop wearing your makeup for a few weeks, breakouts will decrease or stop altogether. Since you are not closing off your pores and leaving product on your skin, there’s no bacteria from makeup living on your face.

Your Pores Can Breathe

HuffPost noted that eliminating the use of makeup will also let your pores breathe. Makeup is filled with chemicals, so not wearing makeup for a few weeks help your pores appear smaller and give you an overall cleaner look and feel.

Your Skin Will Look Like It Has More Color

According to Women’s Health, cutting out the makeup for a bit can actually make your skin look a lot healthier and colorful. Since you’re not covering up your face with makeup, you’ll be able to see the condition your skin is in and take care of it better. So, if you develop a good cleansing routine, there’s no telling how flawless your skin will turn out.

Your Skin Won’t Look So Oily

Livestrong noted that eliminating makeup out of your routine will help help your skin not seem so oily. Using oil-based foundations or powders will give your skin a slick appearance. So, if you’re avoiding these products on your skin, you’ll be able to control your shine a little better.

You’ll Notice A Decrease In Skin Irritation

According to Bustle, the irritation of your skin will decrease when you stop wearing makeup. Since many makeup products have ingredients that may not be the best for your skin, it’s easy for the skin to become irritated. By not using makeup, you’ll avoid that problem.

You Decrease Your Risk Of An Eye Infection

As noted in the aforementioned HuffPost article, cutting back on makeup can also decrease your risk of an eye infection. Between possible bacteria that can grow on your eye makeup and potentially getting eyeliner in your eye, taking a break from wearing both can be a lifesaver.

Your Skin Won’t Look So Dry

According to the aforementioned Livestrong article, your skin can also avoid looking dry if you cut back on wearing makeup. Some foundations and powders can also cause your skin to look dry, flaky, and dull. So, cutting it out of your daily routine for a few weeks can help keep your skin looking fresh and hydrated.Read more at:prom dresses london | prom dresses liverpool

Christina Michelle Holy and Alexander Watkins McRae were wed at 6:30 p.m. July 30, at Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church. The wedding was officiated by the Rev. Dr. John Joseph Shelton IV.

The bride is the daughter of Shannon Quiriconi Holy of Ridgeland. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan Watkins McRae of Jackson.

Given in marriage by her grandfather, the bride wore an ivory tulle ballgown featuring a fitted lace bodice adorned with cap sleeves and a crystal belt, jewel encrusted back and sweeping train. She wore a fingertip veil, first worn by her sister, and diamond drop earrings, once belonging to the bridegroom’s paternal grandmother, Selby Watkins McRae. The hand-tied bridal bouquet contained white English Roses, Peonies, Dusty Miller, Ranunculus and Silver Brunia Balls.

Matron of honor was Jessica Holy Ahuja of Jackson. Maid of honor was Melissa Ann Holy of Ridgeland. Bridesmaids were Selby McRae Graepel of Nashville; Chandler McCarley Llana of Jackson; Sarah Walker McRae of Washington, D.C.; Margaret Frances Olander of Dallas; Rhianon Kay Rowe of Fort Collins, Colo.; and Elizabeth Ann Scott of Ridgeland.

They wore ice blue gowns featuring an illusion net gathered to a high neckline over a fitted sweetheart bodice. The attendants’ bouquets complemented the floral selection of the bride’s bouquet.

Ashley Marie Greco of Jackson was bridal proxy.

Elliott Morris Silveraman of McLean, Va., was best man. Groomsmen were Daniel Hartley Duddleston of Jackson; Kevin Whittle Graepel of Nashville; Cameron Stone McRae of St. Louis; Douglas Vaughan McRae of Washington, D.C.; Robert Richard Risk of Dallas; Aubrey Farrell Threadgill of Charlotte, N.C.; and Stephen Christopher Wheelis of Shreveport.

Stella McLaine Jolly and Eva Gray Jolly of Madison were flower girls. They wore ivory dresses with ruffled cap sleeve embellishment. The ring bearer was Samuel Lawrence Ahuja, nephew of the bride. A pillow for the wedding rings was fashioned from the silk satin of the wedding dress of the bridegroom’s grandmother, Selby Watkins McRae, a Galloway bride 70 years earlier.

Program attendants were Isabelle Marie Ciaramitaro of Kansas City, Mo.; Laura Elizabeth Myers of Ridgeland; Karamia Marie Quiriconi of Memphis; and Rebekah Katheryn Quiriconi of Denver. Ushers included Charles Henry Goodwin of Louisville, Ky.; Cameron Stevenson Ray of Jackson; Nicholas Boyd Rhodes of Mission, Texas; and Michael Lucas Tauchar of Fort Worth.

Scripture was read by Dr. Mohit Ahuja, brother-in-law of the bride, and Stephanie Quiriconi Scott, aunt of the bride. During the ceremony, vocalists Anna McDonald, soprano, Monica Hutchinson, mezzo-soprano, and Reagan Lord, contralto, sang Felix Mendelssohn’s “Children Blessed of the Lord,” which was also sung at the wedding of the bridegroom’s parents.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s mother hosted a celebration at the Old Capitol Inn. The DMP Band provided the music.

On the day before the wedding, the bride and her attendants were honored at a luncheon hosted by Stephanie Quiriconi Scott, aunt of the bride.

On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a Scottish themed dinner at Fairview Inn.

After a wedding trip to Bermuda, the couple are at home in Jackson where the bride is in her third year of dental school at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the bridegroom is in his first year of medical school at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.Read more at:long prom dresses | plus size prom dresses

(Photo:short prom dresses)A BEAUTY queen who has big aspirations to become the next Miss Central London says she has learned to “develop a thick skin”.

Su Hazel, of Roydon Close, Buckhurst Hill, hopes to be given the honour this Thursday at Mayfair nightclub DSTRKT. She has secured her place as one of 30 finalists after 2,000 applied.

The 22-year-old first got into beauty pageants when she was 17 when entered a local pageant – Miss American Dream.

She says the glamour side of pageants is a big draw one of her favourite things about competing.

She said: “The most important thing about pageants is proving that there is more to beauty than the outside”

“To prove that brains are just as important as looks.

“I enjoy feeling like a girl, feeling pretty, getting your hair done and trying on lots of different dresses.

“My favourite part of pageantry is getting to travel to different parts of the world and getting to mix with people from various cultures”.

She is no stranger to beauty pageants, having completed Miss Asia Pacific aged 17, where she was first introduced to the glamour of beauty pageants.

She ranked 15th, in a competition in which 75 different countries where competing. She represented Ireland as Miss Ireland, due to her Irish heritage.

Su attended Roding Valley High School and went on to graduate from the University of Central Lancashire with a BA Honours degree in acting.

The aspiring actress, who also enjoys to sing and channel her creative side through music, has been playing piano since she was seven and dreams of performing on the big stage.

Now working as an administrative assistant for a law firm, she says she is perfectly aware that there are negative connotations around beauty pageants.

She added: “Some pageants can take advantage of the girls and you need to have respect for yourself.

“At first, it can be rather intimidating due to the fact that the minute you walk in you are being judged.

“I had to develop a thick skin and love who I was”.

Her advice to people who want to get involved in pageants is to research them before entering, make sure they are reputable and a “good fit” for your character.

She added: “It is important to get out of your comfort zone, don’t chase temporary happiness, try and do what makes you happy on the inside, and this will show on the outside”.Read more at:mermaid prom dresses

(Photo:red prom dress)Lucy Hale swears double cleansing is the secret to her clear skin.

The Pretty Little Liars star always looks amazing when she steps out onto the red carpet, where she is envied for her flawless complexion and chic sense of style.

While Lucy had pretty good skin as a teenager, she later suffered from bad acne at the age of 21, and has now found a skincare regime that works for her.

“Double cleansing is what it’s really about for me,” she told Byrdie.com, adding that she never goes to bed with make-up on and uses DHC’s Deep Cleansing Oil to wash her face.

After lathering her face with the oil, she follows up by adding a spot of water-based Restorsea Reviving Cleanser onto her Clarisonic Mia 2 Cleansing Brush, and uses the tool to ensure all dirt is removed.

Lucy only exfoliates twice a week but uses serums from IS Clinical and SkinCeutical most days, before adding a layer of SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture as her moisturiser.

The 27-year-old also relies on regular facials and visits facialist Molly M. Lucio whenever she’s in Los Angeles.

“She’s the s**t. I’ve been seeing her for over five years,” she smiled. “I’m really diligent about facials. If I can go once a week, I’ll do it.”

Meanwhile, the brunette beauty also explained that regular exercises sessions are key to her general wellbeing. At the moment, Lucy’s favoured way to work up a sweat is by taking spin classes, such as SoulCycle.

“It’s amazing. Emotionally, there are a couple of teachers that have made me cry (in a good way),” she added. “I think it’s really important to take care of your mind.”Read more at:white prom dresses