The Bachelorette Party: What a Bride Should Know Before Her Night Out

The bachelorette party is one of the most controversial aspects of engaged life. For many couples, this can be a source of concern and the seed of arguments. When expectations aren't met, bachelorette party situations can add stress to an already busy planning time and can also strain the friendships between yourself and your bridesmaids/friends. Because many bachelorette parties are surprises for the bride or very loosely planned, it is important that you, the bride, subtly hints at some very important matters so that there are no fights or misunderstandings.

 

 

Be sure to discuss your limits and expectations for bachelor/ette parties with your future husband to avoid future conflicts. Establish your limits and encourage your fiancé to also discuss them with your maid of honor or the person you suspect may be in charge of your night out. If you have any reservations or hesitations about these events, it's best to discuss them first with your partner before the events are planned.

Think of the bachelorette party as a pre-wedding gift from your friends and bridesmaids to you. If you dislike a suggested activity, your friends may be disappointed or hurt. Remember that the party planners are trying to please everyone that will be attending, including ladies that they may not have met before or people with very different personalities. Finding an event suitable for everyone isn't easy, but their aim is to please you!

Sometimes, a planner will ask you about your preferences for your bachelorette party. Thinking of the diversity of attendees, you should have some suggestions on hand in case you are asked. The following information would be helpful to a bachelorette party planner:

 

• A list of people you'd like to invite
• Suggested places or events
• Your social limits (Is a strip club acceptable? How would you feel about having alcohol at the event?)
• Your fiance's limits and concerns
• Financial limits (sometimes the bride will be expected to contribute)
• An expressed concern about a need designated drivers

Once you have discussed this with your female friends, your fiancé will feel a lot easier about your last official night of being single.
During the evening, there will be times when you might be asked to participate in activities that might seem otherwise ridiculous, silly, or embarrassing, such as karaoke, standing for public announcements that you are the bride to be, or even wearing a cheap veil or a veil of condoms. Unless you are truly uncomfortable with these embarrassing rituals, it's best to go along with them.
Remember, even though you're the bride, the bachelorette party actually has little to do with you!

You're already committed to settling down, but your female friends in particular need this ritual to mourn the loss of your single days. As a result, the night could range from sappy and reminiscent to wild and bizarre. Your single friends might not feel odd just about letting part of you go, but also about themselves-although they want to celebrate with you, they are now in a different phase of life than you and will be examining their own lives. Some may cope with this through standard party behavior.

The ultimate secret to surviving your own bachelorette party: it's not about you-it's about your new life and how others will cope with it. Do your best to be supportive of your friends.

Harmful Effects of Makeup

Did you know that many cosmetic companies use harmful chemicals in their makeup? Some will even go as far as saying that a portion of the sale will be toward the fight of breast cancer. But the makeup may cause other types of cancers? This article will discuss some of these harmful effects of makeup. Many cosmetics contain chemicals that are known as parables and athletes, which many recent studies have indicated to the linked with the development of cancer. Parabens are chemical preservatives that have been identified as estrogen and disruptive of normal hormone function. It is the exposure to external estrogen's that have been shown to increase the risk of breast cancer.


Athletes have been known to cause a broad range of birth defects and lifelong reproductive impairments. There is a lot of concern about their implications for increased breast cancer risk.


There is a large variety of chemicals that are of concern in personal care products. For example ,did you know that almost 1/2 of products that are tested contain one or more ingredients that are known to be possible human carcinogens? These cosmetic companies have been arguing for years that we do not have to worry about harmful chemicals in their products, since they are not in jested but only used on the skin. They will also tell you that the level of a harmful chemical in any one product is not enough to actually cause you any harm. This may be true, but what is harmful according to many scientist is the result of daily exposure from numerous products over an extended period of time. When it comes to diseases like cancer, asthma, birth defects and learning disabilities that are definitely on the rise, there is a lot of concern that it is being caused by everyday products.


Many women are under the impression that they are improving themselves with the look of makeup, but what you may not realize is that you are subjecting yourself and your children to these cancer causing agents and oils. It should be pointed out that many companies are finding ways to remove the harmful ingredients in these product. This is why it is very important to read all of the labels on the products that you buy. Therefore the best thing that you can do for yourself is investigate thoroughly the products that you use. It will definitely benefit you in the long run.

How to Apply Your Makeup When You Forget Your Brushes

I hate when I am staying with a friend or on vacation and I go to apply my makeup only to realize that my makeup brushes are the one thing I forgot to pack. Somehow, no matter how much I try to remind myself and how many notes I leave myself, my brushes get left behind more often than they come with me. Because of my never-ending absentmindedness, I have come to learn how to apply makeup without my makeup brushes.

 

The only supplies you will need to apply makeup without makeup brushes is your finger and some toilet paper. Luckily these are things that are almost always readily available.

 

If you happen to wear a red lipstick or a rose colored lipstick you can not only just that on your lips, but you can also use it on your cheeks as a blush. Just simply dab a few dots on the apples of your cheeks. Then, you can use your index finger and your middle finger to blend the lipstick color upwards and outwards in circular motions, just like you would real blush.

 

Blush is no problem without a makeup brush, however eye makeup can be much harder since you have to be more accurate. What I do is put a piece of toilet paper over my pinky finger and hold it there with a hair elastic. Then, I get my pinky finger damp and dab it into my dark eye shadow powder. Now, I rest my hand on my cheek so it stays nice and still and doesn't shake at all and simply tap the powder slowly and carefully onto my upper and lower lashes. It's a good idea to change the toilet paper after each lash line, so you will need 4 pieces.

 

If you want to apply your eye shadow to your lids, and not just as en eyeliner, don't get it wet first. First, wash your hands so they are nice and clean. Now, using your ring finger, dip it into the powder eye shadow. Be sure to tap off any extra because you don't want it to stick to the lipstick you used as blush on your cheeks. Simply apply the eye shadow with your finger pressing it onto your eyelids. Blend it in using the same finger rubbing in small circles until the color is completely covering your lid and is blended well.

 

And now you have a completely makeup look, using no brushes.

A Bride's Guide to Beauty: From Head to Toe

Brides want to look their best on their wedding day. Here is your head to toe guide to getting that perfect blushing bride look for your wedding day.

 

 

Hair:
Start prepping your hair a few weeks in advance with deep conditioning treatments. Getting a trim will also freshen up your look, but do not do anything new or drastic. Talk to a hair stylist before your wedding and have them do a practice style and wear it for the day. You want to make sure you love the look and that it will hold up all day. Tell the stylist what type of dress you are wearing and about the style of your veil. You want your look to match. There are many salons that specialize in bridal looks.


Eyes:
It may be hard, but make sure you get plenty of rest each night the week before your wedding. Tiredness and stress show up in the eyes. Plan on waxing your eyebrows a few days before your wedding so your skin won't appear red. Tidy up any stray hairs with tweezers the night before after a hot bath.


Mouth:
Exfoliate your lips with a dry washcloth and some Vaseline or with a product made especially for lips. They will appear smoother and your lipstick won't cake. Visit your dentist a few months before your wedding to discuss teeth whitening options. You want a dazzling smile for all those pictures.


Skin:
When you visit with your makeup artist discuss using a light bronzer to give you a sun kissed glow. Don't overdo it; you don't want to be orange. Practice your makeup look before the wedding if you plan to do it yourself.


Have any waxing done a week before you wedding so your skin will be smooth. If you have more time, consider laser hair removal. Having unwanted hair permanently removed is a perfect wedding gift to give yourself. You won't have to worry about shaving on your honeymoon.


Body:
Even though you will be extremely busy; keep up your exercise routine and drink a lot of water. You want to make sure you fit into your dress so try not to lose or gain any weight after your final fitting.


Hands:
Get a manicure from a professional. You want beautiful hands and nails. They will be photographed and people want to see the bride's ring. Make sure you use a moisturizer so your hands are soft.


Feet:
If you have open toed shoes get a pedicure. You may still want to get one if you will be wearing a bathing suit on your honeymoon. No matter what type of shoes you are wearing you should break them in. You will do a lot of standing, walking and dancing on your wedding day. You don't want to be in pain. Walk around your house in your shoes every day a week before you wedding. If they still cause you pain you might consider purchasing different shoes.


Now relax and enjoy your wedding day. You know you are covered from head to toe and will be a beautiful bride.

   

The Lifespan of Makeup and What You Should Splurge On

Makeup can be expensive and sometimes you have had a product for a long time and there is still a lot of it left. It's not always safe to keep using a product after its expiration date, no matter how much you don't want to have to purchase a new one when there is still plenty left.

 

Mascara and liquid eyeliners only last 3-6 months. These are products that it's better to buy cheaper ones because you definitely need to replace them often. If you go through a lot for mascara or eyeliner and will use up the whole bottle before six months, then go ahead and buy a more expensive brand. But if you wear it infrequently and are going to be throwing it out before you even get halfway through, don't splurge.

Makeup in powder forms, such as eye shadows, loose pressed powder, blush and contour can last from 2-3 years. So go ahead and buy a color that you love but don't know how often you will get use out of it. I'm sure in the next 3 years you will have plenty of opportunities to get your money's worth out of it.

Liquid and Cream makeup, such as foundations, blush, eye shadows, eye creams bronzers, highlights and contour last from 12-18 months. I think for the most part if you wear foundation everyday you will use it up before you have to worry about getting rid of it, so buy something that you really like. As for the others, it depends on how much you use them whether or not you should spend extravagantly.

Lipstick and lip gloss last from 1-2 years. Again I think this is a product that is usually all used up or lost before it expirers.

Eye, lip and brow pencils can last around 2-3 years.

Nail polish lasts from 1-2 years if it's stored in a cool dry place. It often gets clumpy and sticky and hard to use when it's approaching its expiration date. Plus nail polish is relatively cheap and can be easily replaced.

Perfume can last 2-3 years also if stored in a cool, dry place. If the smell starts to change from what it's supposed to be then its time to chuck it and move on.

Most sunscreen can last from 2-3 years, but also has an expiration date on the label. To be safe and make sure you are getting the best sun protection it's a good idea to buy a new bottle every summer.

Moisturizers last from 12-18 months, so if you want to get the best results from them be sure not too keep them any longer.

 

 

To get the best shelf life of any cosmetic products be sure to store them in cool dry places out of sunlight. Also make sure to put the caps back on tightly to prevent spillage or drying out.