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July 2012 Weddings
Honest opinions needed (PIP)
Ok.
I went this past weekend for my hair/makeup trials and then, afterwards, went to try on the sample of my dress. I am REALLY excited about my makeup, but I'm worried that my hair is "too much" with my dress being so embellished.
Can you guys give me some honest feedback? I've asked friends about this, but I think they're just saying whatever they think will make me happy and I know you guys will be honest, since you don't really "know" me.
Two issues:
1) Is my hair too big? I do like big hair, don't get me wrong. I'm just wondering if I should go with something simpler/less structured with my dress.
2) Should I add the belt to the dress? I know we discussed this a few months ago when I asked the same question, but when I went in to try on my dress, I was actually totally confused and didn't know what I should do.
Hair/Makeup:
(No makeup on, sorry - can't show you guys that!)
Dress:
I went this past weekend for my hair/makeup trials and then, afterwards, went to try on the sample of my dress. I am REALLY excited about my makeup, but I'm worried that my hair is "too much" with my dress being so embellished.
Can you guys give me some honest feedback? I've asked friends about this, but I think they're just saying whatever they think will make me happy and I know you guys will be honest, since you don't really "know" me.
Two issues:
1) Is my hair too big? I do like big hair, don't get me wrong. I'm just wondering if I should go with something simpler/less structured with my dress.
2) Should I add the belt to the dress? I know we discussed this a few months ago when I asked the same question, but when I went in to try on my dress, I was actually totally confused and didn't know what I should do.
Hair/Makeup:
(No makeup on, sorry - can't show you guys that!)
Dress:
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Re: Honest opinions needed (PIP)
1. your makeup looks PHENOMENAL. you could have stepped right out of a magazine ad.
2. the hair is BEAUTIFUL. I don't think it is too big AT ALL. it's hard to tell exactly what is going on style-wise in the picture where your face is blacked out (I can't tell exactly what parts are pulled up, what parts are pulled where, etc.), but from the top picture, I think it is 100% gorgeous and perfect for you.
3. I think the belt takes away from the beauty of your dress. Your dress is seriously one of the prettiest dresses I have ever seen, and it almost looks like you placed the belt on as an afterthought and like it shouldn't actually be there. Your waist looks teensy tiny and beautiful as is in the dress - you don't need the belt at all to do that. I actually think your shape might look even better without the belt!
And I agree with butterfly on your belt. I don't think it's a perfect match with your dress so it looks out of place to me. Your dress is beautiful without it!
[QUOTE]Georgeous! Great idea to go try on your dress after getting your hair and make up done and try to coordinate both to be done on the same day. My dress won't come in until May. Guess I could always go try it on at the bridal salon. Anways...I LOVE the hair. Definitely not too big. You want to have it a little over the top bigger than you usually would do your hair. Makeup looks perfect. I agree that no belt also. <strong>I think adding some blingy jewelry like earrings and bracelet would have a better effect if you are looking to add a little bling.</strong> Your dress is so pretty. What designer? I bet it was so much fun to start to visualize the real deal being a bride! ahh! :-)
Posted by lvissers[/QUOTE]
100% agree with this!! your earrings from Saks will be so perfect.
I think if I'm questioning the belt now, I probably won't even end up wearing it if I buy it. That's $100 I could put towards something more worthwhile. Like my Saks earrings: http://pinterest.com/pin/112801165636721079/ and I'll be wearing my Mom's diamond tennis bracelet, which was a gift from my Dad.
I suppose when it comes to the hair, I just don't like the way it photographs from the side. The front doesn't really bother me, but the side looks like I have a bump-it in there which is definitely not my style. I straighten my hair every day (it's wavy) and I do want to still look like myself on my wedding day . . . so . . . AHHH. See, this is why I had to ask you guys!
Oh - the dress is Jenny Lee 1101
[QUOTE]Thank you for the opinions, ladies! I think if I'm questioning the belt now, I probably won't even end up wearing it if I buy it. That's $100 I could put towards something more worthwhile. Like my Saks earrings: <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/112801165636721079/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/112801165636721079/</a> and I'll be wearing my Mom's diamond tennis bracelet, which was a gift from my Dad. I suppose when it comes to the hair, I just don't like the way it photographs from the side<strong>. The front doesn't really bother me, but the side looks like I have a bump-it in there which is definitely not my style.</strong> I straighten my hair every day (it's wavy) and I do want to still look like myself on my wedding day . . . so . . . AHHH. See, this is why I had to ask you guys! Oh - the dress is Jenny Lee 1101 :) I'm obsessed with it.
Posted by bridetobe71412[/QUOTE]
This is my favorite part of your hair, from the side!
And imagine that, perhaps, after a couple hours of getting ready and pictures with the girls and standing through the ceremony, that your hair starts to droop a little (even the most talented hairstylist can't keep hair completely immobile for an entire day). If it starts out a little bigger than you planned on, this is good, because it means that it will still look pretty later on even after some sagging and humidity.
The makeup picture was after it fell a little bit (about an hour and a half after the no makeup picture). I do like it, I'm just unsure if it's too much with my dress, as other posters have said. It really does kind of mimic the dress, which I thought is what I wanted, but now I'm not sure. Also, my hair frizzes like the bejeezus so that's another concern.
Here was my inspiration picture: http://pinterest.com/pin/112801165636343233/ so she actually did a pretty good job of it.
I'm also thrown off because I've seen two other brides wearing this dress (both on Style My Pretty) and they've both had their hair up. But I hate the way I look with my hair up! Ugh.
[QUOTE]I love your hair and make up. I agree with the no belt.
Posted by LADY324[/QUOTE]
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I also agree no belt I love your dress and think that the belt takes away from the rest of the dress.
[QUOTE]Love love the hair and make-up! I think your hair is awesome and I wouldnt change a thing. <strong>Remember you are getting married in July so the humidity will make your hair fall some. </strong> I also agree no belt I love your dress and think that the belt takes away from the rest of the dress.
Posted by colleenm18[/QUOTE]
This... now my question is, is that a good or a bad thing for you? Regardless, you look stunning and that dress fits you like a glove (even though it's just the sample).
I'm on team no belt, as well. It doesn't look like it belongs.
I have frizzy/wavy hair that I straighten every day. It's fine, so it is pretty cooperative, but put me in humidity, and I'll be a frizz monster. That's one of my concerns with the style. It may end up looking extremely messy.
Decisions, decisions.
[QUOTE]If only the humidity made my hair fall . . . I have frizzy/wavy hair that I straighten every day. It's fine, so it is pretty cooperative, but put me in humidity, and I'll be a frizz monster. <strong>That's one of my concerns with the style. It may end up looking extremely messy</strong>. Decisions, decisions.
Posted by bridetobe71412[/QUOTE]
That'd be my main worry too. Even my poker straight thin hair gets nasty in the humidity.
Of course I went and asked my token gay bff and he was like "WHERE DO YOU LIVE - TEXAS!??!!!" Not that there's anything wrong with Texas, of course, but he seems to think the volume is way too much for the dress. I may just have her tone it down just a tad for the day of.
. . . Maybe.
don't add the belt, I think it takes away from the dress and cut the long line of the torso.