Times change and so must I.

March 13, 2016March 13, 2016 carrieannc6 Comments

I am beyond excited to tell you the wedding photos are in! Lina & Tom have done an absolutely marvellous job, and if you'd like to view our wedding in all its glory (including an incredibly attractive face from me...I won't tell you which photo, but it's near the start of the ceremony section), you… Continue reading Times change and so must I.

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Time for a (hair and make up) trial – 23 weeks to go

September 13, 2015September 13, 2015 carrieanncLeave a comment

One of my favourite beauty salons - no, actually, one of my favourite places - in the world is Dollie Mixtures in Hitchin. Run by sisters Sarah and Hayley, it's all about vintage inspired loveliness (just look at the decor - the photos, the chaise longue!) but just as important is their emphasis on body… Continue reading Time for a (hair and make up) trial – 23 weeks to go

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Should I be shedding for the wedding? – 25 weeks to go

August 30, 2015August 31, 2015 carrieannc3 Comments

We all have that one friend, don't we? The one who runs a gimlet eye up and down your body, mentally calculating your body fat percentage and silently judging you if you happen to eat a biscuit (or, as is more likely in my case, three biscuits) in their presence. The one who loudly proclaims… Continue reading Should I be shedding for the wedding? – 25 weeks to go

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How soon is too soon to prep wedding hair? – 31 weeks to go

July 19, 2015 carrieanncLeave a comment

This week's post is a bit late because I finally got my new sewing machine out, and created my very first circle skirt. And yes, it's a bit wonky, it needs hemming and I went rogue and added in an extra line of stitching around the elasticated waistband so I now can't get it past… Continue reading How soon is too soon to prep wedding hair? – 31 weeks to go

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(Wedding) nailed it – 47 weeks to go

March 22, 2015March 22, 2015 carrieanncLeave a comment

Yesterday, I was lucky enough to spend the afternoon with two of my lovely chums (one my age, one 24 years my junior), watching Beauty and the Beast and eating Frozen cupcakes (I had Olaf. He was delicious). During the afternoon, we started discussing nail varnish (not that unusual, my friend has her own business… Continue reading (Wedding) nailed it – 47 weeks to go