The Top Bun and How to DIY! // Hairstyle Trends

Hello darlings! I hope you are having a great weekend. The weather here in Athens is cloudy, but hopefully we are going to have a sunny and beautiful Sunday! But let's get "down to business" and make ourselves look and feel more beautiful.

Low Budget Bridal Dresses // Spring 2012

image via my Pinterest

Most of us are experiencing the unpleasant consequences of the Global Financial Crisis that started in 2008. Many people have lost their jobs, their homes, many have migrated to other more prosperous countries, such as Australia and Canada, to work and make a better life for themselves and their families. It is a very sad situation that creates instability, stress and fear for the future.

However, that does not mean that life has stopped. Not at all! People are still creating families and are still getting married and have babies. May is the month that the Wedding Season begins. Fear not my ladies!! You don't need to spend a fortune to a dress that you will wear for a couple of hours and never again in your lifetime. The high-street retailers have some very beautiful alternatives for you that you can still wear after the big event. Besides, it is not a custom anymore for the wedding dress to pass over to the next generation, so keep it affordable and wear it again!

10 Red Carpet Bridal Hairstyles // Spring 2012

If you are a bride-to-be and you haven't decided yet how you want your hair to look like, I have some ideas for you to show your hairstylist. I tried to find close-ups from different angles to make it easier for you to decide which one you like best and your hairstylist will be able to tell you which is the one that will look better on you!

Here are my 10 favorite hair-dos for this Spring (and Summer if you like!). 

1. Low side messy bun, pinned around a sparkly head-band

Charlize Theron

Essie's Bridal Collection for Spring // Love & Acceptance

From left to right: Instant Hot// Love to be Bad// Who is the Boss// Love & Acceptance

Essie's new Bridal Collection for Spring 2012 is called "Love & Acceptance" and will launch in April. So, my beautiful brides-to-be, choose your favorite color!

Wedding Inspiration // Romantic Wedding in Paris

When I bumped into this real wedding on Snippet & Ink, I wanted to share it with you. Besides, the bride's veil (you can see it here) was handmade with duchess lace. See?!

xoxo
|barefoot duchess|