by Jett Middleton on March 13, 2012
Monique Lhuillier, Spring 2012 Collection
Last years trends in wedding gowns seemed to be anything goes. 2012 is shaping up to be an ‘anything goes’ kind of year!
If late last year’s emergence on the cat walk of black Vera Wang wedding gowns is anything to go by, 2012 is set to be a particularly non-conformist year. For those who take these things seriously, black at a wedding is supposed to denote the wearer’s opposition to the union.
Obviously when the fashion queen of bridal gowns defies tradition, it is only time before others follow suite. Vera Wang has only wedding dressed some of the world’s most well-known public figures, including Sharon Stone, Jennifer Lopez, Uma Thurman, Holly Hunter and Kim Kardashian.
And her bridal collection showed a series of black wedding gowns at New York’s bridal fashion week. There wasn’t one ivory number amongst the gorgeous gothic collection. But incredibly beautiful they most definitely were. And, more importantly, they featured an array of organza, tulle, lace and chiffon.
The other doyenne of fashion, Vivienne Westwood also produced an unusual wedding gown in scarlet lace, adding further fuel to fire.
Styles will not only push the bridal envelope but they will be a plethora of ultra-romantic, chic and dramatic designs compared with the last few years of wedding fashion. Expect to see real drama emerge in weddings. Included are:
- Decorative backs with more than a suggestion of lace
- Vintage inspiration
- The combination of high and low hemlines in what’s known as the ‘high-low’ or the two-tiered skirt
- Unique necklines, particularly the use of lace and fabric veils to cover skin that would usually be revealed (strapless with cover, so to speak)
- Colour – but mostly soft colours, from a hint of silver through green to strikingly bold, but particularly pink (think soft, salmon pink not electrifying)
- Embroidered florals, feathers, leg-flaunting, thigh-high slits, and lace sleeves textured material – tulle, ruffles etc.
To All The 2012 Brides~Congratulations
by Jett Middleton on September 25, 2011
1. You can’t have acne and wrinkles
Those of us who have found a blemish in a wrinkle know that this is not true. Unfortunately, acne is not just for teenagers, and it can strike at any time throughout your life. Women’s hormones fluctuate — so even as wrinkles begin to develop and lines become more visible, it is still absolutely possible to experience a breakout. Talk to your dermatologist about the best treatment for your skin type.
2. Expensive skin products are more effective
You can still have beautiful, young looking skin even if you don’t have a separate savings account to cover your skin care products. Affordable anti-aging skin care options that work just as well, if not better, than some of the more high-end bank-busters abound — for example, Clinique Superdefense Age Defense Moisturizer and Oil of Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Revolution Complex.
3. Facial muscles should be exercised to prevent wrinkles
The effectiveness of exercising facial muscles to prevent wrinkles is unconfirmed. Because facial muscles are different from other muscles in the body and do not respond to exercise by growing, it’s hard to prove that exercise will decrease the appearance of fine lines. Some exercises may even create wrinkles through downward movements. Facial exercises can help relieve tension, stimulate blood flow and aid circulation, so they have their place in skin care. Just avoid overdoing it: It may backfire.
4. Diet does not affect skin appearance
Your skin is nourished by the fatty acids, vitamins and minerals in your daily meals. The best diet for your skin and your
overall health is full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. Look for foods high in antioxidants and vitamin C for younger-looking skin.
5. Sun products are necessary only if you’re going to be outside for an extended period of time
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, researchers recently found that daily application of an SPF-16 sunscreen to the head, neck, arms and hands cut melanoma incidence by half in study participants. Just a few minutes of exposure to the sun each day can cause noticeable changes to the skin. By choosing a daily moisturizer that includes an SPF of at least 16, you’ll protect yourself from premature signs of aging.
