Wedding Practice (Pictures)

I started PRACTICING for the wedding.  This was my first attempt without using any special tools, etc.  It took about 10 minutes and I wanted to see this shape -- it suits me well and I think this is the easiest style to work on.

What needs to be worked on ...

(1)  Sides need to be pinned better.  After I took the pictures I pulled them up higher.  It needs something else too -- I think maybe a few curls will help give it some personality.  It's too smooth and flat.

(2)  The puff at my crown was okay, but it sagged as the day went on.  Some texture spray, hair spray and maybe a mesh crown filler will help.

(3)  The twist/bun needs to be smoother.  I didn't bother trying that yesterday because it was just a start.

(4)  A sparkle hair comb to sit at the top of the twist/bun will give it a more finished look.  I'm waiting for the dress to come to order the jewelry -- I want a "sort of" coordinated look.  

Overall though, super happy with TRY #1.  I feel confident I can get better (!!)  WOO HOO.  

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I ordered the new dress.  The email consultation was simply a link to a size chart and how-to-measure video.  Fingers crossed it fits.  

The pictures look like a black dress, but the description says NAVY.  Either way works.

I'll try to restock my original dress and if that's not possible or not refunded enough, I'll keep it.  Of course, if I pick it up and don't like it, I'll try to sell it at some point.

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I also ordered nail polish for the wedding day.  Olive and June.  That polish takes FOREVER to dry, but it holds up better than any other I've used.  They have drying drops now so I ordered them too -- 80 seconds to top touch dry and 1/2 the overall drying time.  

It's a pale, pale opaque pink.  I have the shear version, but my nail beds are uneven so I wanted an opaque look.

Not that ANYONE will be close enough to see my nails, but I want to feel good and be put together.

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The part that is the most disappointing about the wedding changes is the loss of connection.  People I adore and haven't seen for so long -- all gathering for a happy occasion.  Not one of those people are coming and that feels extra disappointing given it will be over a year of quarantine by the wedding.

And, of course, the kids feel this too.  This was their day to be embraced by all the special people in their lives.  

Problem solving means making an effort to see those people after the pandemic.  Creating another reason to gather with intention and enjoy the people I love to spend time with one on one.  Possibly a party (or family reunion) to celebrate the kids next year too.  I have that idea on my radar.

It can be done.  Some effort.  Some intention.  Some commitment.  

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Jewelry for the wedding is simple.  

Earrings -- something inexpensive because I'm afraid my mask will pull them off (that's why I'm not wearing my good earrings).

Sparkly bracelet.

Hair comb.

So many inexpensive options on Etsy and David's Bridal.  Pinterest has good ideas and links too.

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I feel better already.  Change in attitude and some preparation -- I'm getting excited for the big day again.  For whatever reason, this is the way it's meant to happen and I want to be fully present to see and enjoy it all.

Have a great day and stay well.  Later gators.