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I don't do heels. Balance isn't my thing. (Yet they still force me up on scaffolding and ladders but whatever) the Fendi looks like something I might be able to walk in comfortably for awhile and maybe NOT try to break my ankle...
But I'm sure they are $$$, I wanna live in NYC for the knock offs! lol
 
Mmmmm high heels... :D

Ever since I started getting into 8 inch heels at work, my regular stilettos seem so short!!! But my work shoes are actually way more comfortable since they have a big platform on them and they're built for endurance. My least comfortable shoes *are* my cutest though... of course... =D
 
fizzle said:
n3o, what is that holographic color called?
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It's called OMG! As in Oh My God :)

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Hun they are the most gorgeous shoes I have seen in a long time!! I want themmm!!! <3
 
thanks aep and n3o - would you believe they're made by Carlos Santana? :)

r*n*r - isn't that ALWAYS the case? cute shoes are almost never made for walkin'.
 
^^ Oooh I love that one! I was actually going to put it on my fingernails today but went for Sonic Bloom instead :)
 
I was curious at the grocery store today, so I bought this:
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I really like it so far. I was worried about the texture of the scrublet but turns out it's really soft rubber and does feel pretty good on your skin. I'm weary of the Garnier Nutrisse one that is similar but has a brush, seems to me like it would be too harsh for delicate facial skin.

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What do you ladies suggest as far as skin care to protect against aging? I'm only 21 an don't have any signs of aging (yet) but it is something I worry about and want to protect myself against. I already use a moisturizer with SPF, and I'm pretty good about sunscreen when I know I will be outside, but does anyone have any advice or product recommendations?
 
^+1 Lots of water!

You should start using a retinoid ASAP, about 1 or 2 times a week (or potentially more, depending on your skin type and which product you use). Philosophy makes one you can buy at Sephora/online/etc that you use as part of your daily skin regimen (it's milder than "straight" retinoids - it's a modified version that causes less irritation on sensitive skin), or you can get a prescription for Retin-A (tretinoin) or a similar product. I find that tretinoin is the best product, but it requires more attention because you'll need frequent exfoliation. (And for the record, I highly recommend Cosmedicine's Medimorphosis as a weekly exfoliator - it can be used 3 times per week cuz it's super gentle.)

Daily I use Shu Uemura facial cleanser and Bliss' The Youth as we Know It toner and lotion. Works a charm for me.
 
ooooh i hated retin-a! i was prescribed it when i was developing some yucky pre-teen acne. it felt like burning and made my face so sensitive to the sun. this was 18 years ago though, has it improved?
 
To reduce aging, definitely drink LOTS of water every day, avoid prolonged sun exposure, avoid alcohol and smoking (and probably other recreational substances), eat lots of fresh fruit and vegies, and moisturise with a good-quality product every day.
 
Right, so i'm now starting on my beauty/nails regime before the wedding. This is including

* 4 mini-light glycolic facials

* 1 x microdermabrasion treatment (i've had this once before and for an annual treat, it's wonderful)

* 2 x full-body exfoliation/wraps

* I'm getting a set of gel overlays on my nails. I refuse to get plastic nails put over them, but my nails are naturally SHITE (ridges, oh so weak, etc) and a friends has referred me to her nail gal. They only coat the nail really thinly with gel and don't use false nails - you actually need some nail to begin with. Then they grow out and you get them refilled. I will only keep them about 1/4 cm above my finger tip - i dislike really long nails.

* I have my make up trial in 4 weeks and my hair trial in 2 weeks.

This is the fun part - i'm really looking forward to some pampering in the lead-up to the wedding! I'm also booking Pop and I in for a couple of massages (including one on the morning of our wedding) - v. important, IMNSHO ;)
 
I've decided to really treat myself for the day :) I never do anything like that anymore and one thing I love is a nice bit of pampering - even if it's just to a nail bar for a cheap spa pedicure! So yeah, very very excited <3
 
Samadhi said:
I have my make up trial in 4 weeks and my hair trial in 2 weeks.
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I had my make-up professionally done. There was no trial. I went 3 hours before the wedding. I let her do what she wanted. She airbrushed the foundation which I loved. False eyelashes FTW. My intial reaction was OMG I look like a whore with all this makeup. It was more dramatic that what I am used to. The artist said trust me you will photograph beautifully...she was right. After I got our pics back, I mailed her another gratuity.
 
^^ Yes!! I have seen some of your photos and you looked absolutely incredible! I think that would be really common with brides, that they're reserved about how much make-up is put on them, but on the day and in photos it looks awesome. And agreed re: false eyelashes!! <3
 
Perpetual Indulgence said:
I had my make-up professionally done. There was no trial. I went 3 hours before the wedding. I let her do what she wanted. She airbrushed the foundation which I loved. False eyelashes FTW. My intial reaction was OMG I look like a whore with all this makeup. It was more dramatic that what I am used to. The artist said trust me you will photograph beautifully...she was right. After I got our pics back, I mailed her another gratuity.
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See, i'm getting my make up professionally done too - but i'm definitely having a trial - i rarely wear make up and the last thing i want to do is see myself with a full face on for the first time on my wedding day and freak the fuck out. :| I'd rather see what it looks like first to get used to it :)

I guess i'm lucky with lashes in that mine are really long, so when i wear mascara, they look false, lol :D
 
Thanks N3o.

I never thought of having a trial done. I made one appointment and never thought it would be horrible...lucky me. As you both know, we had got married in Vegas. I think that is an excellent idea. Do they charge you a discounted rate for the trial? It was $150 to have my make-up done at the Bellagio where we stayed.
 
I'm just a control freak, honey, it's in my nature to want to see how it looks, lol :D

Mine is $50 for the trial and $85 for the day? I'm getting airbrushed too, i think :)

You looked absolutely gorgeous on your wedding day, PI <3
 
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