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 Art of Shaving
Generates a rich lather for the classic wet shaving experience
with a shaving brush – close yet comfortable. Formulated with glycerin and coconut oil. In an elegant teakwood bowl.
~ $45 Fred Segal Beauty, shop.fredsegalbeauty.com,
310.451.5155
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 Eau de Parfum by Vera Wang
An exotic fruity, floral bouquet teased with vanilla and an unexpected
twist of pink guava. The gold crown cap contains a hidden treasure: a
keepsake gold band studded with tiny amethyst-colored crystals. $42 -
$68 verawang.com
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Janice S. Casacca explores the Central Coast’s effortless beauty and the flavor of old California where the sprawling countyside meets the deep blue Pacific Ocean.
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SANTA BARBARA has been called the American Riviera, and it only takes one drive through this stunning intimate city nestled between gentle cascading hills and the deep blue Pacific...
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With the trend of destination weddings on the rise, brides-to-be are constantly in search of that perfect wedding weekend locale. Palm Springs gives the destination wedding vibe.
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 Any diamond will carry a romantic message to a beloved bride, but only one will set her heart on fire. A diamond that is so perfectly cut that it has all the classic elements of a diamond’s beauty—brilliance, dispersion and scintillation. A diamond that sparkles like a red-hot fire. A Hearts On Fire diamond.
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 YWD is having a Twitter contest to reach 10,000 followers (@YWDmag) and to celebrate the launch of Louise Green's new bridal collection....
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Written by: Susan Hart Hellman
Photography: Norma Lopez Molina
Set Designer: Nicole Hirsty, Cobalt Events
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“Cool, sleek, hip/hipster.” These were the words that sprung to mind
when Nicole Hirsty of Cobalt Events sat down to create her event
design. Likewise, several images were immediately called into play:
bold shapes, clean lines, cool white, bright patterns. Together, these
words and images served as the inspiration for Nicole’s Your Wedding
Day Mod Wedding design.
Nicole began her design by
focusing on the larger set pieces, especially the egg chair and oval
ottoman which she placed mid-room as a focal point. “These pieces were
selected to create a whimsical, yet modern feel,” Nicole said. “I felt
like they were important and unique pieces to balance the room and also
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Location & Props : 20th Century Props
Floral: Couture Flowers
China: Unique Table Top
Stem/Flatware: Classic Party Rentals
Linen: Tabella
Papery: Celebration Cards
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Gown:
Stephanie James Couture (Lucille)
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Cake: Cake Divas
China: Unique Table Top
Stem/Flatware: Classic Party Rentals
Linen napkins: Tabella
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Pillbox hat: Stephanie James Couture
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Her use of color included modern white background and carpeting, with strategically placed accent bursts of oranges and pinks to “warm” the setting, including fuchsia cushions and menus. The modular walls, another focal point, evoked the idea of bright flower boxes for a spot of within-structure color.
Her tabletop incorporated warm color too. “The burst of color of the fuchsia satin napkin on the table with the menu placed on top creates layers that make your tabletop interesting and personalized,” Nicole explained. White square chargers and dinner plates and tangerine-dotted dessert plates enhanced the cool, modern theme, as did the cylindrical stemware and Euro Stainless flatware pattern.
In a final touch, Nicole noted how the egg chair inspired a daisy
frame. “When I saw all the pink daises around the egg chair, that
pulled together the whole set.”
Which couples would choose this type of wedding? Nicole replied, “A
couple who appreciates and gravitates towards contemporary aesthesis.
Mod Design can be incorporated for a casual and black-tie wedding.” She
added that her Your Wedding Day Mod event concept is ideal for the
adventuresome couple not wanting a ‘cookie-cutter’ wedding.
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Papery: Celebration Cards
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Gown: Rivini
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Art Direction: CathrynVanBreene
Production & Set Directors: Peter Schroff & Yosi Dori
Location & Props: 20th Century Props
Fashion Styling: Cathryn VanBreene, THE studioagency, assisted by Helen Nishimura
Hair & Makeup: Erica Harding, Sheila Stone, Stephanie Stone,
Trina Duarte & Cathryn VanBreene, THE studioagency |
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Tips |
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# 6 RECIPES FOR FAVORS
Gather together the favorite recipes that you remember as a child. They could be special family recipes, holiday menus, etc. Have them bound in small books, affix a wedding label on the front with your monogram and date that you were married. And there you have it, a unique favor that your guests will use again and again. Also, it is a wonderful way to acknowledge grandmothers and mothers.
Melissa Lee, Events of Santa Barbara
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# 1 - LOUNGING ANYWHERE
Wonder what to do to a resort ballroom to make it more interesting and intimate? You can create individual lounge areas by renting tents of sheer flowing fabric and adding sofas and coffee tables with lots of candlelight in them. You’ve suddenly created that romantic lounge atmosphere in a standard ballroom and given it more intimacy. Your guests can move to different “rooms” during the cocktails hour or or they can dance the night away. Jill La Fleur, The Wedding Planner
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#11 QUICK FIX
Traveling with an emergency kit is like the American Express campaign, “Don’t leave home without it.” It should have everything from panty hose and nail glue to smelling salts and Tums, but the most commonly used item is SAFETY PINS! Although you should have a needle and thread, I have resorted to using safety pins for fixing hems on tuxedos, bustling the brides gown, pinning broken bra straps and creating a veil or headpiece out of tulle when the bride’s was left at home. Safety pins are great for a “quick fix.”
Toby Kay Applebay & Associates
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A woman dreams and plans for their wedding day from the time they are a little girl. The wedding is an event of a lifetime, and whether it's the dress or the bouquet...
LINGERIE: Felina seductive neckline bra, and hi-cut panty provided by Aphrodite’s Lingerie & Gift Gallery, aphroditesonline.com
As a born-and-raised California girl, I knew one thing for sure—when I
got married, it would be on the beach. Not next to the beach, not
overlooking the beach or on an ocean view terrace, but actually on the
sand...
Nine out of ten people like chocolate. "The tenth person always lies,” claims humorist John Q. Tillius, “There are Four Basic Food Groups: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and chocolate truffles.” ...
