Ear Gauge Bling

~written by Cendi Micor

Although we can't be definite of the origin of ear gauges, people have been enlarging their ear piercings for hundreds, possibly thousands, of years. Regardless of what it symbolizes, many people have done it these days as a fashion statement.

However, what do you do with these larges holes on your wedding day?

Luckily NewSteel has some options. Besides their online store, they also have kiosks at Oshawa Centre, Vaughan Mills, Square One and Devonshire Mall. Their plugs and tunnels come with cubic zirconias and gems and can make an elegant alternative to your spacers.

From 8ga to 00ga and prices under $20, you can't go wrong.

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Now that's casually elegant!

getting hitched MAD MEN style

~written by Cendi Micor

Nothing beats the 1960's style of the Mad Men cast. Here is what I picture a Don Draper-esque wedding to look like....

Starting with the women:


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The bride can wear a very simple white dress. Nothing too fancy and very easy to accessorize. The jewellery would surely be pearls...necklace and earrings. Make-up will be very minimal with bright red lips. The hair- pulled back in tight up-do.

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The bridesmaids can wear different dresses expressive of their own individual styles.

The men:

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Very slick, parted hair wearing simple grey suits with a black tie. Who says the men can't have accessories? At their seats, they surely have to have briefcases and maybe they can carry around the women's stuff for a change?...lol! And of course, they have to have fedoras.

Decor:
Straight edge, business type of furniture and the accent lighting can be desk lamps. Velvet lounge chairs and couches. Another accent, glass ashtrays. Regardless of whether or not you smoke, everyone in Mad Men is a smoker so it just adds to the ambiance.


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Music:
Surely play everything from the Beatles, Petula Clark's Downtown, The Temptations, Diana Ross and The Supremes, The Doors, and Jimi Hendrix. And, of course, for the entrance- A Beautiful Mine by RJD2.

Drinks:
Can't have a Mad Men environment without the infamous whiskey on the rocks

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and of course, the infamous Manhattan...

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And last, but certainly not least, you have to play up on the concept of ads. From invitations, to programs to the guestbook, make it look like an ad out of a magazine.

If you or someone you know wants to play up on this theme, contact me. Until then....stay mad!

Bad-ass Kicks for a Bad-ass Bride!

~written by Cendi Micor

I was first introduced to Iron Fist clothing in November 2010. I saw a woman wearing a bright dress amongst a group of women wearing all black. But it wasn't her dress that caught my eyes, it was her shoes. She had on a pair of heels with a design that was very reminiscent of a tattoo design. I loved it! Unfortunately, I am ashamed to say that I have yet to purchase my first item from Iron Fist.

Here are some of my favourite pairs of heels that would be perfect for a fearless bride.

"Bowed Over Platform"


"American Nightmare Platform"


"Lacey Days Pointed-toe Platform"


"Meshed Up Platform"


~all images courtesy of www.ironfistclothing.com
Iron Fist also has clothing and accessories for men and kids. They actually started in 2001 with just mens clothing but realized that designing for ladies would be a hit as well. I am also a fan of their slogan, "made with love for a Heartless World..." Great clothing for those who just couldn't care less about what others are doing.

Too Hot for Guests Engagement Pictures

~written by: Cendi Micor

Although boudoir photo shoots have been around for many years, they aren't exactly the type of photos you see often. Why? Well, they are quite intimate and aren't exactly the type of images to be shared with your next door neighbour or your grandparents.


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As nice as engagement photos are to have displayed during wedding receptions, not every couple enjoys doing them and while they can be awkward to pose for, why not make it even more awkward by doing a couples boudoir photo shoot...ha! This is a great option to really caption the newlywed spark and have images that only you and your fiance can share.

Marlen James is great with these photos. She has a studio in Toronto and has the perfect personality to get you to loosen up and get in touch with your inner sexy. She's a total goof sometimes and is tons of fun! Contact her at mj@marlenjames.com for more info.

**keep posted for details on a special project we have in the works**

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo clothing

~written by Cendi Micor


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H&M has collaborated with the designer for The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Trish Summerville, to create a clothing line based around Lisbeth Salander. Lisbeth Salander is the heroin, played by Rooney Mara, who is a misunderstood woman who has survived abuse and rape.

The clothing line with minimal colour and lots of black is due to appear in stores on December 14, 2011 and is surely a collection that non-fashionistas like myself, can appreciate as it appeals to those who rally for a grunge, laid-back feel.

THE CROW

~written by Cendi Micor

Just a quick post on one of my favourite movies, "The Crow" which is worthy of a mention. Eric Draven (played by Brandon Lee) displays his eternal love for his murdered fiance by returning from the dead to seek revenge.


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I love so much about this movie...the Halloween reference, the music, the crow, the quotes from Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Raven" and the story of the couple so deeply in love. Ironic that Brandon Lee died during the filming of this film and that it was 3 weeks before he was to be married. Incredibly sad but glad he left us with such an amazing film.


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"Buildings burn, people die but real love lasts forever..." ending line before credits of The Crow.

An Ode to the Iconic ELIZABETH TAYLOR

~written by Cendi Micor


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Today, many mourned the loss of a beautiful woman. Elizabeth Taylor died today at the age of 79. She was not only known for her beauty...she was also a talented actress, had her own perfume and well known for her violet eyes. Another thing about her was the fact that she had been married numerous times. Of her eight weddings (two of which were to Richard Burton), her are my favourites looks....




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Surprisingly, these were both of her weddings to Richard Burton.


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This dress was not during a real wedding. It was what she wore in the original Father of The Bride movie.

She will always be remembered. May she rest in peace...

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