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Title: Part 1: Complete Bridal Makeup

It's my sister, Crissy! :D
A more traditional bridal look with the emphasis on the eyes.
Also, some (very basic) tips on applying makeup to others! (Best products, sanitary practices...etc.)

Make sure to watch PART 2 for the rest of the eyes, lash application, lips, aaaannnndddd bloopers :)
Part 2:
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Traditions - Mehndi (Henna)

Weddings in India are considered to be a sacred and sanctified ritual. A typical Indian wedding is 3 days long. Pre-celebrations and post celebrations, talk about a party! The Mehndi is one of the most important and fun pre-wedding rituals. Celebrated by the bride, family and her friends. Different regions of the country celebrate the ritual in a different way according to their own marriage customs, rituals, and culture.

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Mehndi or Henna itself is eco-friendly. It is a natural tattoo paste, made from the roots of the Henna plant. Green Mehndi is ground to a fine paste. Mehndi is symbolically an important part of the Indian wedding. As Mehndi changes its colour from green to orange-red after application, so does a bride flower into her womanhood after marriage.

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Here's a great article from I Love Indian on the Mehndi ceremony.

The ceremony is mostly held at bride's place or sometimes in a banquet hall on the eve of the marriage ceremony or few days before the marriage. On this occasion a professional henna designer or some relative applies mehendi to the bride's hands and feet. There are few places in India where it is a ritual that the first motif of henna or mehendi is applied by the bride's sister-in-law whereas there are some places where the first mehendi motif is said to be auspicious if applied by bride's mother.

The Mehendi or henna motif is not only the adoration of the bride rather it epitomizes her transformation from a virgin girl to a temptress for her husband. As per Kama Sutra, henna is one of the sixty four arts of women. Popular motifs of the bridal mehendi are conchshell, flowers, Kalash, peacock, doli and baraat patterns. The intricate motifs of the bridal henna also hide the husband's name. It is said that the husband's name in the intricate henna motifs is made for the groom who has to find out his name in his bride's mehendi as an evidence of his sharp eyes and active brain to impress his girl.

Mehendi function is usually organized with the sangeet function. So, it has a festive feel to it with the women dancing and singing traditional songs on the mehendi ritual. The bride is dressed in light color clothes with light jewelry. According to the custom the bride must not step out of the house after the mehendi ritual until the wedding day. It is believed that the darker and deeper the henna stains the more the husband and the in-laws will love her bride. The ritual of mehendi signifies the strength and power of love in a marriage so it is regarded good omen for the would-be bride. It is said that the long the bride retains the mehendi, the more auspicious would be her future.

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My passion... applying mehndi

Title: Shri Krishna - Banni Ko Byah (wedding song, bride mehndi)

A wedding song from Ramanand Sagar's epic television series Shri Krishna. The composition and lyrics are by Ravindra Jain, it is sung by Hemlata, and it describes the bridal "shingaar" (makeover) of Lord Krishna's mother Devaki. The song is a good example of the vibrant folk music and wedding traditions of India.

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Lena and Marvin's Highlights

Lena and Marvin's day started out with a Tea ceremony in the morning followed by an American ceremony and reception later on in the day at the Hilton.
The Tea Ceremony had lot's of emotional moments and tears of joy. DJ Jack from The Music Man Productions provided the music.



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Mexican Spiked Egg Nog... Rompope

Hot Mexican eggnog (rompope, pronounced rom-po'-pay)) is a delightful party hit! You flavor traditional Christmas eggnog with orange and cinnamon, spike it with brandy, and serve it hot. A crockpot will keep the rich concoction warm for the duration. Whip up this festive adult beverage in a flash for a memorable holiday fiesta.

Makes 6-8 servings.

Things You'll Need:

• crockpot
• 1 quart eggnog
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated, fresh orange peel
• 1 1/2 cups brandy (cognac)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• additional ground cinnamon
• optional: cinnamon stick garnish

1. Step 1

   At least an hour ahead of time, plug in the crockpot, and turn it to high. Pour in the quart of eggnog. Stir.

2. Step 2

   Finely grate the peel of a fresh orange. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of it to the eggnog. Stir.

3. Step 3

   Measure out 1 1/2 cups of brandy (cognac). Pour it into the eggnog. Stir. Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stir.

4. Step 4

   Put the lid on the crockpot. Turn the heat to low. Stir occasionally. Once the Mexican eggnog is hot, turn the crockpot to "keep warm."

5. Step 5

   If you'd like, you can whip up a little froth in the drink by quickly swishing a wire whisk in the liquid before serving. Scoop it with a ladle into cups or glasses. Sprinkle with cinnamon, and add a cinnamon stick as garnish, if desired.
   

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At least 22,700 people have been killed since President Felipe Calderon took office and deployed troops and Mexican federal police against drug gangs along the U.S. border and in a number of interior cities and states. Estimates until now, compiled by Mexican media and based on crime reports from individual states, had put the death toll at around 18,000. The higher estimates, delivered to senators in a Monday evening meeting, were first reported Tuesday by the Mexico City newspaper Reforma and confirmed by the Associated Press. Gangland violence killed more than 9,600 people nationwide in 2009 and at least 3,300 so far this year, the report said. Ciudad Juarez, bordering El Paso, has by far been the most violent area for drug violence, with more than 4,300 killed in the city of fewer than 1.5 million in the past two years. Other particularly violent states include Sinaloa, Michoacan, Guerrero and Durango, where criminal syndicates are battling for control of smuggling routes and market access to U.S. and Mexican consumers of illegal drugs. Violence also has spiked this year in Morelos state, just south of Mexico City and in the northeastern states of Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas, which border South Texas, amid bloody breaks between former underworld allies.

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For the Men.

I rarely write for the men and yet I surprisingly have a few faithful men followers. To keep them coming back and to finally voice my opinion on men's fashion here are a few of my favorites for wedding events of all kinds.

. Engagement/Bachelor Party . Rehearsal Dinner . Casual/Relaxed Wedding .

Looks from real men:

. The Sartorialst . 03/10/10 .

. The Sartorialist . 01/25/10 .

My love affair with Billy Reid clothing continues:

. Billy Reid . Ruston Patch Pocket - Khaki Cord . Skinny Tie - Red & White Plaid . Tuscumbia - White Oxford Contrast .

. Formal Affair .

Paul Smith's suiting collection rocks. Clean. Crisp. Oh so English.

(Paul Smith Spring 2010)

. Paul Smith . Byard Suit . Vintage Style Bow Tie . Mainline Shirt .

No matter the atmosphere of your celebration or your taste in fashion, you can look and feel great (and have your lady think you look great, too) at all your wedding festivities!


Stephanie

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Title: Men In Film

by Philip Scott Johnson

Douglas Fairbanks Sr., Rudolph Valentino, Charlie Chaplin, James Cagney, Spencer Tracy, Fredric March, Errol Flynn, Fred Astaire, Clark Gable, Laurence Olivier, Gary Cooper, Humphrey Bogart, James Stewart, Tyrone Power, Cary Grant, Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchum, John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Gene Kelly, Burt Lancaster, William Holden, Marlon Brando, James Dean, Rock Hudson, Montgomery Clift, Anthony Quinn, Gregory Peck, Richard Burton, Jack Lemmon, Sean Connery, Sidney Poitier, Charlton Heston, Steve McQueen, Peter O'Toole, Paul Newman, Clint Eastwood, Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, Roy Scheider, Warren Beatty, Dennis Hopper, Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson, Robert De Niro, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight, Harrison Ford, Kevin Kline, Kevin Costner, Michael Douglas, Christopher Walken, Mel Gibson, Sean Penn, John Travolta, Antonio Banderas, Tim Robbins, Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp, Matt Damon, George Clooney

Music: Bach's Allemande from Suite for Solo Cello No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009 performed by Antonio Meneses

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Los Angeles Wedding Videography+Erik and Erika- Castle Green, Pasadena, CA.

With names like Erik and Erika...this couple was meant to be together;) This was my first time working with Reverend Clint Hufft which was an absolute pleasure. He has a presence about him that I have yet to see in other officiants. This is a short highlight of the wedding at the beautiful location Castle Green in Pasadena California.


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Brian Press actually displayed this video during their reception. My assistant and I got this done for a viewing during dinner. Be sure to watch the whole thing... There wasn't a dry eye in the house... Danny and Michelle now have this trailer on their new iPod touch, courtesy of Impressive Creations....

Title: Phillip and Gazel Fultz Wedding

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