
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
What’s the fun in planning a wedding and not putting your soul into every little detail? Let yours truly to tell everyone a thing or three about the Boyd family’s storied wedding planning reputation. Chances are if you live in the Chicago metro, you’ve heard about us and how we hold a deep practice of throwing fantastic Chicago weddings.
The wedding industry is our life. And we’re blessed to know more than a handful of wedding fashion designers, photographers and hair dressers. My Uncle Theodore is a very charming wedding singer and pianist–there’s nobody better. Over the last few days I’ve browsed a who’s who collection of planners we found on: wedding sites. Could you guess that yours truly was raised planning weddings. As a professional high class wedding planner who takes her job seriously, I am delighted to be organizing my dream wedding with a lot of help from all my friends. And what’s more, I am so in love. Some might declare I’ve been knocked off my heels by the greatest man ever.
Caroline, my Chicago wedding cake vendor vendor and I, are inseparable and total girlfriends. She is totally enthralled herself fiance Oggie Bear. Last week, we busted out the old polaroids of Aunt Sasha’s notoriously tacky Dallas wedding. It was hilarious, but tastes come and go. There’s a moral about classical design in there somewhere.
I’m so excited for my wedding. His dad is so generous to be taking care of all the reservations, and we’ll be at perhaps the greatest venues! I dare not share the date and time because I don’t want any stalkers. So my fiance is a financial genius and informed me he pulled some “strings” for the ceremony venue. It’s a surprise. I fully expect it will impress us! We all realize that’s what a luxury wedding is most essentially about. The spirit of life.
Cheers,
Christy
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Friday, January 22nd, 2010
What’s the enjoyment behind a wedding but falling short of putting your heart into it? Permit me to tell everyone a thing or three about the Weaver family’s fanciful wedding history. Maybe if you’ve ever visited around here you’ve heard about us and how we have a long history for throwing memorable luxury weddings.
We eat, dream and sleep weddings. Our usual company include wedding fashion designers, photographers and hair stylists. Would you believe my son is a very charming wedding host and violinist (you’d have to hear it to believe it)! Recently we’ve browsed a who’s who collection of talent such as these: Dallas wedding cakes. Obviously, yours truly grew up around weddings. As a remarkable Chicago wedding planner who loves her craft, I am at long last working for myself, planning my own wedding with a lot of help from my colleagues. Did I mention that I am head over heals in love. You declare I’ve been taken off my world by the most wonderful guy!
Caroline, my Chicago wedding photographer vendor and I, are professional colleagues and besties forever. She is actually behind us, me and my man Doggie. A few days ago, we got out the vintage photos of Aunt Sasha’s notoriously tacky Dallas wedding. It was funny, but tastes change. Can you find the a moral about classical design in there somewhere.
You wouldn’t believe how great this is. My father is so generous to be taking care of all the reservations, and the entire invite list will be at perhaps the hottest hotels! I really shouldn’t reveal to you when and where because I don’t want any stalkers. So my little doll face future hubby is a successful lawyer and hinted to me he pulled some “strings” for the ceremony venue. He hasn’t told me what yet. there’s no doubt it very well could bring the house down! We can all admit that’s what a luxury wedding is definitely about. Cheers to the verve of life.
Cheers,
Sasha
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Sunday, December 6th, 2009
Advanced Hair Studio, I was unwilling and I did not recognise that my hair loss was impacting my social life. Social gatherings that I used to enjoy were abruptly uncomfortable and I frequently turned down invitations. My family started telling me that I was no longer involved in my average routine and rarely did I ever encourage family outings. The final straw that finally led me to call them was when my boy painted a picture of me with only half a head of hair. I quickly discovered that even my kids had started to notice my hair loss and it was time to get help.
During my first consultation with Advanced Hair Studio to talk about feasible treatment alternatives, I was extremely nervous and hesitant to even take out the hat I was wearing. I immediately felt foolish when I realized how professional the staff was and was amazed at how comfortable they made me feel. The customer service was simply amazing and I never once had a problem with any aspect of my treatment. The staff are sincerely caring and understand what it is like to face undesirable hair loss, and it really is their goal to help.
Needless to say, the treatments were effective and I no longer have to worry about balding. It’s an fabulous experiencing knowing that I once again have the freedom to pursue my normal interests and engage in activities without embarrassment. I strongly recommend Advanced Hair Studio to anyone in the conditions that I can proudly say I am no longer in. While it may seem trivial to folks who have not experienced it, I can frankly say that it was a life changing decision that I have never regretted at all.
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Saturday, October 24th, 2009
Botulinum medicine (shortened to BoTox) has become established in Sydney society and has become a grooming necessity for individuals in the city. Yet I am frequently amazed when I hear the ridiculous stories about the simple treatment.
I have listed below a selection of the common errors which we hear day in day out in Star Cosmetic Medicine, where I am employed as a physician.
Misconception # 1: I will not be able to use my facial muscles normally!
Under the skin of the face are 60 or so muscles. Their relentless use over time can cause line formation. Too great a dose of BoTox can result in the muscles of the face becoming somewhat less expressive. The amount injected by most physicians are designed to make you appear less tired, yet you will still appear just as expressive.
By injecting a carefully measured quantity of the wrinkle injection in just the right spot one will accomplish a smoothing of the wrinkles without compromising facial expression.
Misconception # 2: BoTox is toxic!
Actually there is a grain of truth in this assertion. Its scientific term is Botulinum Toxin Type A. An overdose may relax muscles that you do not want loosened and may cause sickness.
But to put everything into perspective - a well known chemist’s expression states that ‘everything is poisonous - it all depends on the dose’. All medicinal drugs in a large quantity can make you ill. If you drink too much water you will die.
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Misconception # 3: BoTox will be painful!
At Star Cosmetic Medicine the doctor uses needles smaller than a human hair. Some individuals have equated the injections to mosquito bites. It is decidedly not as traumatic as something like a vaccination.
Misconception # 4: My face will be numb!
Untrue. BoTox works principally on the neuromuscular junction, and not on the nerves of sensation. Only the ability to relax your muscles is impacted by BoTox injections.
Misconception # 5. You have to keep getting BoTox or else you will have even worse wrinkles than before!
Also untrue.
BoTox is believed to be effective for in the region of three months. Subsequent injections do last a little longer. Gradually as muscle strength builds up again the lines will slowly reappear. However they will certainly be no worse than when you began.
Even should you never have BoTox treatments again - any wrinkles should be less pronounced than if you hadn’t undergone the procedure. Mainly because you have given your skin a ‘wrinkle holiday’ during the treatment.
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Monday, October 5th, 2009
Fashion know how is always in style. No matter what styles are of the moment, if you have internal style, you will always be fashionable. From the Victorian age to the Renaissance era to the styles of today, fashion has the ability to unite and people as well as tell their collective story. Many cultures throughout the world use clothing styles to interpret the story of their village. Of course in the Western world, we use fashion to tempt, entice, and be caught on camera for tabloids and magazines. The tales we tell with our fashion open in the movies. Jumping on this opportunity Prada uses the media to promote its clothing to the people. By extending the accessories division, and creating a new line of designer prescription eyeglasses, Prada has more merchandise to use as fodder for celebrity stylists and photographers.
Prada eyeglasses are the latest innovation from the fashion giant. A genius move on the part of the fashion company, Prada is taking common prescription eyewear and elevating it to the level of high fashion. With prescription eyeglasses, Prada is extending its ever present foothold on the apparel and accessories market, while making common eyewear a high fashion must have.Not only for the mega wealthy, now fashionistas and working class professionals alike can own a piece of the exclusive brand and punctuate their everyday style with Prada eyeglasses.
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Sunday, August 30th, 2009
You shouldn’t see skin care as a chore, but as a task that requires care and knowledge to produce desirable results.
Your skin can look and feel beautiful if you make and keep the right alterations in your everyday beauty routine. If you follow these easy tips, you can enjoy the benefits of beautiful skin without having to shell out a ton of cash.
Skin Care Tip 1. Skin responds great to exfoliation which helps eliminate dead skin cells. Proper exfoliation must be done once or twice a week with a simple brush.
Use of this will help with blood circulation, puffiness and fine lines that develop on our skin and it will help us to achieve the great looking skin that we all desire.
Skin Care Advice #2: Working out is a nice method to improve your overall health in a variety of ways. Of course, it is also good for your skin and regular exercising will really help improve your appearance and gives your skin the nutrition it needs.
You should include increased exercise in your daily life, especially if you do sedentary work on a daily basis.
Since there is no proof regarding the skin care tips but the main and true fact is that people who tend to good and healthy food will look good.
Ensuring proper nutrition and good eating is imperative to your well-being in spite of inconclusive studies on the matter. Also make sure you use good approved skin care products.
If one takes good care of their skin the rewards can be significantly noticed. A healthy look is better than any kind of fake cover up product you can buy.
Consistent use of products containing natural active ingredients such as Cynergy TK, Grapeseed oil, Phytessence Wakame, ensure a clear, blemish-free face.
Our website features the secrets of my own skin care methods and products that you, too, can use to see the desired results quickly.
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Monday, August 24th, 2009
Balding and hair loss can decrease self esteem, causing depression and a lack of confidence. Hair loss can be caused by many things such as genetics, age and hormonal imbalances. Nonetheless, people suffering from balding or thinning hair, have numerous hair loss solutions to opt from.
For the males, the doctor-prescribed drug, Propecia (generic name Finasteride) is an alternative. The drug reduces the levels of a hormone called Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a chemical that causes balding. Propecia can lower DHT levels by 60%, when consumed daily. Around half of all men who take Propecia regrow hair on their scalps.
The over-the-counter drug Minoxidil (Rogaine) is available for males and females suffering from hair loss. Based on research shows Minoxidil works in more or less one out of every three men who apply the product twice daily. While the five-percent strength is not recommended for women, some physicians will prescribe the higher concentration. Patients using the higher dose enhanced their hair growth.
Natural supplements are also used as hair loss treatments. Supplements such as flaxseed and primrose oils contain important fatty acids that make hair look thicker and healthier. Vitamin B3, B5, and B6 also promote hair growth. Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Coenzyme Q10 stimulate hair follicles to improve scalp circulation. Zinc, Kelp and Copper boost immune functions, aiding hair growth.
Another hair loss treatment that is available is laser hair therapy. This hair loss treatment uses low-light lasers to restore damaged hair cells. Research suggest that approximately 90 percent of patients regrow hair. Laser hair therapy also prevents additional hair thinning and loss.
Currently, more hair loss treatments are available to treat male-pattern baldness. However, researchers are conducting studies to further understand which hair loss treatments work best for women. While many options exist, early intervention is the key to improving hair loss and regaining self confidence.
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
Perhaps due to my stubborn nature,
I didn’t think I would eventually depend on well-constructed human hair wigs for fashion. On bad wig days, I often recall my mother fixing her glamorous Marge Simpson hair do, which resembled a stack of wigs, on the way to school. It was preternaturally inspiring to us as a glowing blonde aura, and she knew how to make it bounce. The woman could manipulate anyone with it, no matter who they were. She had no want for wigs. Being young, this caused me to dream about how this was also my future for taking care of my hair.
However, somethings never turn out the way you thought. Wigs are actually a piece of daily routine, and I enjoy the look they give me! Let me tell you about it. Not too long ago my hair stated falling out. It was medical hair loss due to a rare disorder. My doctor recommend lace front wigs. Instead, my initial coping instinct to better my position was a simple choice in my mother, Trish.
Then I decided this was a bad idea, because she can be snooty specifically when it comes to hair fashions. I know how she cares for her hair, but she was the only friend I could think of. So, I asked her looking at
wigs for women’s hair loss with me. However, I lied a bit and didn’t reveal my medical hair loss. I made her think that we were only there to experience a exquisite summer afternoon of shopping and lunch.
After we ordered I started to cry and told her why I wanted to see her about my hair loss. Things seemed to be driving down a peculiar road, but to my surprise my mother communicated she had lace front human hair wigs! After we bonded, she took me to look at the exact human hair wig to match my personality. I never knew that other various people had the same problem. So many websites got me started to start caring about my style again.
Blogs, forums and even my manicurist evolved into an indelible force when getting to know how to live with myself. People will love me and there’s no denying it as long as I believe it.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
Aromatherapy is a fashionable remedy to improve our physical and mental health. Aromatherapy has been in use for centuries as an aid to boost our health. There are around ninety volatile oils that have been discovered on the planet.
Aromatherapy isn’t simply about essential oils though - you could also accept under the term aromatherapy: milk powders, sea salts, sugars (an exfoliant), clays and muds, cold pressed vegetable oils etc.
In more detail, what exactly are the health benefits? It seems improbable that just from smelling a substance or placing it on my skin, I could better my health. What is actually going on? The scent of the natural volatile oil stimulates the mind to spark a reaction, and when inhaled into the lungs, the natural constituents can provide a health benefit.
As volatile oils are so concentrated and potent, they never should be applied to the skin in their fully concentrated form. To add essential oils to skin, they are typically integrated into a carrier like a vegetable oil, also known as a carrier oil. Popular carrier oils include apricot kernel oil, grapeseed oil, and sweet almond oil.
So whereabouts can I get aromatherapy wares, and what should I look out for? A basic rule is to be wary of products that do not name their ingredients and those that do not apply pure essential oils. Browsing on the internet, there’s a huge number of aromatherapy retailers, and you can purchase anything from Aloe vera aftersun to aromatherapy oils.
We encourage everybody to learn more about aromatherapy since it’s a tremendous help to ones health, and it can also be applied almost anywhere, and does not come with any great time or monetary costs.
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Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Premature baldness is not uncommon nowadays and numerous people suffer from it. With state-of-the-art advancement there are countless treatment alternatives in the marketplace that you have alternatives now when it comes to treating your baldness. You do not need to suffer from the embarrassment and insecurity caused by premature baldness any longer. There are heaps of therapy options obtainable to restore your lush and thick, full head of hair. Medications are available that can help stop hair loss in its tracks over time, such as Rogaine and Propecia.
If you require immediate results, hair restoration treatments can get you the results you want. Hair follicle grafts and hair follicle reassignment can be done at hair loss companies and clinics where there are consultants on hair restoration that can and will aid you through this procedure. The way you look says a lot about your personality and the way the world perceives you. Wouldn’t you want that first impression to people you meet be an excellent one? Turn back the clock and do what it takes to make you look as great as you feel.
If you would like to do something about your progressive balding, pay a hair loss studio or clinic such as Advanced Hair Studio a visit to have a free consultation done. They are experienced with all the various types of balding and their causes. Let them take the time with you and find out if they can help you restore your hair. Generally, they can help their clients regain an excellent looking, thick and full head of hair that will also help them regain their confidence and well being. If you look sensational, that will help you to feel good as well.
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