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August 3, 2006
Covering Up A Tattoo For Your Wedding Day
Seen on a a wedding chat board: "I
have a tattoo on my right shoulder blade that's about 2 inches in size,
and I want a dress that has spaghetti straps. How can I cover up this
ugly thing? Will make-up work? I'd like to have it removed, but it's too
expensive."
While most do not look like the the photo that accompanies
this article, you would be surprised how many brides have questions
about concealing tattoos of some type! Apparently the body-art craze of
the early 1990s has left many women with "permanent"
adornments that don't quite coordinate with their dream wedding gown.
Any make-up that is heavy enough to truly cover a tattoo will look like
make-up to people who are near you. However, if your major concern is
that the tattoo be invisible to people sitting at a distance from you
during the ceremony-and invisible in the photos-there are make-up lines
that claim to be able to cover a tattoo adequately.
One brand that make this claim is Ben
Nye. It is actually theatrical cosmetics, designed to look good from
a distance under intense stage lights, so the foundation and concealer
are much heavier than you would ordinarily wear. Having never tried
either brand myself, I can't vouch for how well they actually work. You
can also look into make-up brands that are intended to hide dark birth
marks.
Before you go to the trouble of mail-ordering special make-up, you may
want to try a trip to your local drugstore. Buy a concealer and the
heaviest foundation available in your skin tone. If the combination
works, you have a simple and inexpensive solution. If it doesn't, you're
only out about $15. You can also test slightly more expensive
foundations and concealers at department store make-up counters. Wear a
camisole (with an easy-to-remove long-sleeve shirt over it, if you like)
so that the foundation can be tested directly on the tattoo.
If you start to get frustrated with the options in make-up, you may want
to try another round of dress shopping. Many brides walk out of the shop
with a very different style of dress than they originally intended. It's
not that we're clueless about style or easily led into Big White
Dresses-it's just that, if you don't regularly shop for formal dresses,
you have less sense of what will look wonderful on your body. As stylish
alternatives to spaghetti straps, see if you can find cap sleeves (not
puffed!), a wider strap that conceals more of your shoulder, an elegant
halter top with a matching jacket, or a long straight net sleeve that
gives a "bare" look while adding another layer of concealment
on top of make-up.
Another road to concealing your tattoo is to be creative with your veil.
Some of this year's "high fashion" spreads show short, pouffy
veils that skim the shoulders and have a very plain headpiece (or no
head- piece at all). You can make one of these-or you can try another
current fashion, a flowing veil that covers the shoulders like a shawl.
Brides who chose to be tattoo'd on their backs have it easier, as a veil
neatly covers a back left bare by the dress.
Women who are considering a tattoo should note that according to a
study, one-third of the men and women who get tattoos regret them later,
usually after their lives take a more traditional and conservative
direction.
This article originally appeared here.
Tattooed Rings
Many couples are choosing tattooed wedding rings. Although the
tattooed ring is nothing new, it has made a resurgance. And, if
works well for people who can't wear jewelry in the job; doctors for
example; carpenters, machine operators, mechanics and others.
Another plus, it will never come off or get lost.
Tattooed rings are less expensive - (usually) less than $100 a
piece. You will need to get it touched up over the
years. In addition, you will be making a very strong statement to
yourself, your spouse and friends. A tattoo says that you have
enough trust in the relationship to make a permanent mark on your
body.
- Should you choose to go with a tattooed ring, remember the
following things:
- It will never come off; you will have to be willing to live with
it should the relationship change
- Chances are if you want to get rid of the tattoo, the design
will have to be modified.
- Be aware that fingers don't heal as reliably as other parts of
the body. There is a change the tattoo could look blurry or
spread out
Bridal
Henna Tattoos
Mehndi is a simple, beautifully spiritual form of body decoration
used for thousands of years by peoples of India, Africa & the
Middle East.
Crushed henna leaves combined with lemon juice, tea & essential
oils yield a cooling paste used to create temporary tattoos on the
skin. The color of the final design varies with each person.
More information can also be found here How
to get a Henna Tattoo
Sparkling
Pineapple Punch
I served this incredible punch at a pool party once and after a few
glasses, four girls formed a limbo line in tune to some hot soca
music. I could have sworn I was at Carnival in Trinidad! It was wild.
Here's what you'll need:
½ cup sugar
½ cup filtered water
2 three-inch cinnamon sticks
1 46-oz. can of pineapple juice, chilled
32 oz. sparkling water, chilled
2 bottles champagne or sparkling white wine
Bring sugar, water and cinnamon to a boil over the stove; reduce
heat. Then, cover and simmer the contents over the stove for 15 minutes.
Keep the contents covered and refrigerate them for at least 2 hours or
until chilled. Remove the cinnamon sticks from syrup. Just before
serving, mix the syrup with the remaining ingredients in the punch bowl.
Makes 13
cups.
From:
Askmen.com
and for fun ..... when you just don't have any time and have run out
of excuses, visit the Random
Excuse Generator.... they will definitely watch your back!
Bridal
By Design
Makes it
easy for you to create beautiful, personal postage stamps for your
wedding mailings.
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like to pass along, please email us at LaptopBride@yahoo.com
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