Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Club
3018 Ridge Creek Drive
Dinuba, CA 93618 Map & Directions
Phone: (559) 591-2254
Toll Free: (877) 465-3891
CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Visalia Wedding Venues, Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Club
Visalia Wedding Venues, Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Club
Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Club
3018 Ridge Creek Drive
Dinuba, CA 93618 Map & Directions
Phone: (559) 591-2254
Toll Free: (877) 465-3891
CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US
Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Club
3018 Ridge Creek Drive
Dinuba, CA 93618 Map & Directions
Phone: (559) 591-2254
Toll Free: (877) 465-3891
CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US
Friday, April 29, 2011
3 Years -- and a Giveaway!
Wow, it's hard to believe it's the blog's 3-year anniversary today! As I've done in years gone by, I've compiled some of my favorite outfits from the past 12 months:
One thing that struck me when I did this recap is how many of my true favorites come from the most recent months; the set above represents an outfit from each of the last 12 months, but if I had to actually select my top 12 favorites from the entire years' worth they would mostly be very recent. That means there might be entire months' worth of outfits, none of which would make the cut, while others that might have been in the top 12 aren't shown here. That indicates to me that my style continues to evolve; what I loved 12 months ago isn't necessarily what I'm drawn to right now. I think that's a good thing too; constantly evolving your style means never looking stale or dated.
Here are some outfits from "special occasions" over the course of the year:
Other notable events over the year: Mark and I moved in together, bought a house, got married, took a trip to Minneapolis and Chicago (which included visiting Sal and Mike), and I went on a cross-country adventure that took me to New York to meet up with other bloggers and visit the Eileen Fischer studio, as well as to Seattle and Oregon for two different weddings. Mark and I attended Burning Man, and I did a whole series of posts about the experhence (click for Parts 1, 2, and 3). I also did my first-ever post on Fashion Week, and was inspired to create a few different looks from what I rounded up. As of today I've posted 715 entries. All in all it's been a great year, and blogging continues to be a fun and rewarding pursuit for me, in large part because of awesome readers like you.
To kick off my fourth year of blogging and also to give a big THANK YOU to readers old and new, I've got a giveaway for you. Madeline from the Red Dress Shoppe, who was kind enough to provide me with her beautiful Amelie Dress to review, has given me the very last one of her black elastic belts to give to one lucky reader. As you probably know, this belt is a staple in my wardrobe, and I've worn it dozens and dozens of different ways. Just take a peek at a few of them:
This belt is super comfy because of its nice stretchy elastic, and it has a shiny faux leather panel at the front for a cute retro look. For one lucky winner, it'll make a great accessory for all sorts of outfits.
To enter, simply peruse the Red Dress Shoppe site and then leave a comment on this post stating which item is your favorite. Include your email address in your comment; comments without a valid email address will be disqualified. For an extra chance to win, "like" the Red Dress Shoppe Facebook page, and then come back and leave another comment telling me that you did so. The contest closes to entries at 8 pm PDT on Friday, May 6. I'll announce the winner shortly thereafter.
One thing that struck me when I did this recap is how many of my true favorites come from the most recent months; the set above represents an outfit from each of the last 12 months, but if I had to actually select my top 12 favorites from the entire years' worth they would mostly be very recent. That means there might be entire months' worth of outfits, none of which would make the cut, while others that might have been in the top 12 aren't shown here. That indicates to me that my style continues to evolve; what I loved 12 months ago isn't necessarily what I'm drawn to right now. I think that's a good thing too; constantly evolving your style means never looking stale or dated.
Here are some outfits from "special occasions" over the course of the year:
In order top to bottom, left to right: Burning Man, Giants World Series, Yard Dogs Road Show, holiday party, Mark and I getting married, Film Noir Festival, Edwardian Ball, Lisa's wedding, wearing my new Valentino dress, my first pair of Miu Miu pumps
(do you like how I cheated and stuck two more recent outfits in under the 'special occasion' heading? I'm sneaky like that.)
(do you like how I cheated and stuck two more recent outfits in under the 'special occasion' heading? I'm sneaky like that.)
Other notable events over the year: Mark and I moved in together, bought a house, got married, took a trip to Minneapolis and Chicago (which included visiting Sal and Mike), and I went on a cross-country adventure that took me to New York to meet up with other bloggers and visit the Eileen Fischer studio, as well as to Seattle and Oregon for two different weddings. Mark and I attended Burning Man, and I did a whole series of posts about the experhence (click for Parts 1, 2, and 3). I also did my first-ever post on Fashion Week, and was inspired to create a few different looks from what I rounded up. As of today I've posted 715 entries. All in all it's been a great year, and blogging continues to be a fun and rewarding pursuit for me, in large part because of awesome readers like you.
But wait, there's more! A giveaway!
To kick off my fourth year of blogging and also to give a big THANK YOU to readers old and new, I've got a giveaway for you. Madeline from the Red Dress Shoppe, who was kind enough to provide me with her beautiful Amelie Dress to review, has given me the very last one of her black elastic belts to give to one lucky reader. As you probably know, this belt is a staple in my wardrobe, and I've worn it dozens and dozens of different ways. Just take a peek at a few of them:
This belt is super comfy because of its nice stretchy elastic, and it has a shiny faux leather panel at the front for a cute retro look. For one lucky winner, it'll make a great accessory for all sorts of outfits.
To enter, simply peruse the Red Dress Shoppe site and then leave a comment on this post stating which item is your favorite. Include your email address in your comment; comments without a valid email address will be disqualified. For an extra chance to win, "like" the Red Dress Shoppe Facebook page, and then come back and leave another comment telling me that you did so. The contest closes to entries at 8 pm PDT on Friday, May 6. I'll announce the winner shortly thereafter.
Good luck, and thank you for reading!!
Hair Extensions For Brides? What Does It Cost Anyway?
Hair Extensions For Brides? What Does It Cost Anyway?
By: Hannah Munson
The cost of hair extensions depends on the type and length of the hair extension chosen, the quality, the process of application and the density of the natural hair and the length.
The cost of the hair extensions in the partial head may range up to $150 to $300 plus the hair cost. The total may range up to $400 to $800. For fullness, the normal cost of the full head extensions may range up to $300 to $600, plus the hair cost. This may range a total of $1,300 to $1,600. A cost of $600 to $1500 and up is for the full head for the fullness and added length plus the hair cost.
The total cost may range up to $1600 to $4000. The human hair with high quality and not brushed is usually cost $250 to $500 for the partial head and for the full head, it may range to $1000 to $2500 and this depends on the length and origin. The low quality of human hair and synthetic hair may cost less and this is usually not recommended.
This includes the stylist that may give you a schedule for an initial consultation to evaluate your hair and talk about the cost and the desired result. Bonding process may include the weaving, braiding, fusion and sewing.
This process comes with the hair coated at the tips with a material that when heated, it bonds your own hair. It is sometimes needed that the hair extensions will tone up with your hair color. At the start, the stylist will set an appointment and will trim your hair and will apply the desired process to attach the hair extensions.
It varies on the process and the number of the extensions that will be applied and this will take as long as two to six hours. The stylists will then trim and blend the look after the application.
An additional cost of several bonding techniques needed for a regular application of an item to keep the bond in a better shape with a cost of $20 per month. Hair extensions need a trimmed as the hair grows. The cost is almost the same as the traditional hair cut. Sometimes, it is your hair extension needed a color touch-ups and this may range for a total of $50 or even more. The removal of the hair extensions may normally cost the stylist with an hourly rate, not unless new extensions will be applied.
If you want to save, you may want to consider getting the job done with some friends. There are some extensions that won’t cost you that much. Instead of paying $100s at a local salon, look up some tutorials online and see what can work the best for you. There are many packs that won’t cost you that much. Sure, it may take a while to do the job, but think of all the money that you can save!
If you do decide to go to a salon, be sure to look for coupons or a great deal because they are always out there!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
In Full Swing
Over the weekend I put together a few days' worth of outfits and recruited Mark to take some photos outside, just to mix things up a little. As you can see, spring is in full swing according to most of the plants, although the bougainvillea seems to disagree; it's half-heartedly putting forth a few small leaves, but seems content to hibernate a little longer until it warms up. I can't really say that I blame it.
For this outfit I kept it springy with the pale pink and off-white skirts, even though with all the layering it was designed with cool weather in mind. It was also the perfect vehicle for this fab new harness that Mark made. Actually I 'ordered' it from him; he had this very pretty caramel-colored, smooth leather in his stash and I thought it would look great for spring and summer in a lightweight harness style. This harness is the basic "Jane Doe" style, with straps that are thinner than the original. This strikes me as being a great option if you've been wanting to try out the harness trend, but don't want to look too edgy or bondage-y. The color reminds me of some of the leather accessories seen in Lanvin's SS11 RTW line.
Tank Top, pink skirt: Anthropologie
Jacket: French Kiss, thrifted
Harness: Audra Jean
Tulle skirt: Noa Noa
Tights: Hue
Shoes: John Fluevog
Nice Print's "Thank You" Promo Winners
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| Funny wedding photo of Ronnie & Madel |
Congratulations to RONNIE & MADEL SERRANO for winning in Nice Print Photography's "Thank You" Photo Contest 2011. The couple, who got married in January 8, 2011, won a Diamond Hotel overnight accommodation for two with breakfast package. They garnered a whooping total of 936 votes for their wedding photo!
The following are the 5 winners of Calayan gift certificates:
1. De Leon - Calitizen wedding (735 votes)
2. Ngo - Wong wedding (474 votes)
3. Mike Lav Tuyor (431 votes)
4. Angel Jas Lascano (284 votes)
5. Maykhel Phenie (194 votes)
The following are the 5 winners of Calayan gift certificates:
1. De Leon - Calitizen wedding (735 votes)
2. Ngo - Wong wedding (474 votes)
3. Mike Lav Tuyor (431 votes)
4. Angel Jas Lascano (284 votes)
5. Maykhel Phenie (194 votes)
The following are the winners of leather album:
- Garcia - Cecilia wedding (154 votes)
- King Cheryl (106 votes)
- Renante - Claraminda (72 votes)
- Sheila Molina Reyes (70 votes)
- Garcia - Cecilia wedding (154 votes)
- King Cheryl (106 votes)
- Renante - Claraminda (72 votes)
- Sheila Molina Reyes (70 votes)
The photo contest is Nice Print Photography's way of thanking and giving back to its clients.
More power to Nice Print Photography!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Dressing for the Season
I figured I'd better sneak in one more wear of this fabulous furry vest before we get too much further into spring. Despite it still being pretty chilly here, I've decided to make a concerted effort this year to dress for the season, which means shelving much of my warmer stuff like this vest, and avoiding wintry combos such as tights and boots. I'm still planning on wearing some of my boots during the summer, I'm just going to try to do it sans heavy tights. This look most certainly says winter, but it was really cold and rainy that day so I felt it was necessary.
One of the problems with living in a climate that doesn't have temperature extremes is that my approach to dressing varies as little as the seasons do, which means I can get tired of seeing the same things hanging in my closet day after day. I figure if I try designating certain items for a particular season only, then I'll have a renewed interest in them when that season rolls around again. Thus, this furry vest goes in the Winter pile for the time being, as do many of the other garments in this outfit. The leather pants might prove to be a multi-seasonal item, but for the next several months they'll most likely be appearing with sandals instead of boots.
How does your wardrobe change with the different seasons? Do you physically pack up items and put them aside for the season, or do they co-mingle in your closet all year round? Does this contribute to how long your items have interest and appeal for you?
Vest: Adrienne Landau
Scarf: Duke et Duchesse
Sweater: All Saints
Pants: Firetrap
Boots: Bos and Co.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Easter Egg
I think I like using the larger picture format for my lead outfit shots; the detail is much easier to see, isn't it? Of course you can always click each photo to enlarge, but it seems like it's easier not to have to go through that extra step. Feedback is appreciated!
I felt like an Easter egg in this outfit, in the best possible way. I'm not usually one to wear lots of pastel colors together, but I really loved how the deeper teal shades gave the outfit some contrast. Note that none of the colors really match, but they all go together: the shoes, for instance, contain shades of teal that are just on either side of the skirt in terms of intensity, and the purple panels across the tops of the shoes tie in the purplish top without being exactly the same hue. This was a fun outfit, both to put together and to wear.Making the outfit even more fun was how many of the items in it were gifts; note the list below.
Top: a gift from MomCardigan: Anthropologie
Belt: a gift from my sister
Skirt: a gift from Sal
Tights: Hue
Shoes: John Fluevog
Bracelet: Betsey Johnson
Necklace: Ambiance on Haight Street
Monday, April 25, 2011
Invitation Etiquette: When, Where, What, And Who to Invite?
Invitation Etiquette: When, Where, What, And Who to Invite?
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by: Alex Lemone
Serendipity Wedding: 100 Personalized Wedding Invitations
SEE MORE WEDDING INVITATION DESIGN IDEAS BELOW THIS ARTICLE:
It can be tricky to write and decode invitation etiquette. Here is everything you need to know about how to invite people to your wedding.
Whom to invite?
It can be tempting to invite everyone you have ever met to your wedding. Keep your budget, your space constraints, and your true wishes in mind when drawing up the wedding guest list. If you want to invite someone to your bridal shower, you must also invite them to the wedding itself. If you are worried about tension between wedding guests, for example between a current wife and a former one, go ahead and invite both, as long as you would like both to be at your wedding. This will allow them to make their own decisions about whether to attend the wedding or not. It is better to be invited and turn it down than to not be invited at all.
Send an invitation to the master of the house and his wife for married guests and send individual invitations to single invitees, plus guest.
When?
Send invitations out six to eight weeks in advance of the wedding. They should be received no later than four weeks before the wedding. For a destination wedding, send out invitations up to six months in advance to allow guests to make airfare and lodging reservations. You may choose to send out "save the date" announcements at any time, one to two years in advance is not unheard of.
What and where?
The wedding invitation is traditionally worded this way:
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Doe
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Jane Doe
to
Mr. John Hancock
on Saturday the fourth of June
two thousand and seven
at four o'clock in the afternoon
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
123 First Lane
Jacksonville, Florida
Wording for divorced parents would read: Mr. and Mrs. John Doe, Ms. Julianna McMaster.
Wording for both bride and groom's parents hosting the wedding would read: Mr. and Mrs. Greer and Mr. and Mrs. Callan invite you to share in the ceremony uniting their children Anna and Jack.
If the reception is being held in the same place as the wedding, you may write: reception to follow. If it is being held in a separate location, you may list it on the invitation or on a separate insert.
Hand address all envelopes using Mr. and Mrs. John Doe for married invitees and Mr. or Miss for single invitees. Include an inner envelope and card for the invitee to send their notice of RSVP.
For clarity on the number of guests invited, write the name of each invitee in a household and leave a space to check "will attend" or "will not attend". You may write Miss Jane Doe and Guest; Mr. John Doe, Jane Doe, and children; or Mr. John Doe. This wording shows exactly who is invited and lets guests know in a polite way if they are allowed to bring a guest or children.
Do not include information about where you are registered for gifts in the wedding invitation. You may include an informational insert with maps, directions, notes about formality and attire, information about nearby hotels, and links to your bridal website or blog. The registry information may be in the linked website.
Wedding invitations can be confusing and not much fun. There are many websites on the internet that show exact wording for any wedding circumstance. A wedding professional dealing with invitations will be able to answer any specific questions or even design an invitation to your specifications. This is your wedding and you can decide to make your invitation as formal and precise as you desire. Let it set the tone for your wedding and your guests will know what to expect from the wedding itself.
HERE ARE SOME WEDDING INVITATION DESIGNS TO INSPIRE YOU:
Wine Leaf: 100 Personalized Wedding Invitations
Unique Wedding Scroll Invitation
Cherry Blossom Wedding Invitations
Message in a Bottle Invitation
Asian Wedding Invitations
BROWSE EVEN MORE WEDDING INVITATION IDEAS - CLICK HERE
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