This Saturday one of my bridesmaid and I went over to a wonderful makeup artist's place so he could do our trials. I wish I could find my usb cord so that I could upload pics but I don't know where it went. After we moved I can't find much, even though I've unpacked everything!

Juan totally redid my eyebrows, which sadly needed much help. The brows frame my face really well and really balances everything out. I never knew how to take care of my brows and I don't have very much eyebrow hair so it was always difficult for me. Thanks to his help, I now have the best eyebrows I have EVER had! YAY

While he was putting makeup on us he explained everything he was doing. Also why it looks natural the way he puts on our makeup. Even though he put a whole bunch of makeup on us, you couldn't tell with the foundation... He matches it perfectly!

If you would like to have a trial with him please feel free to contact him and tell him Miss Poppy sent you!

Juan Santos
Make-Up Artist

(347) 806-8101
SantosJuan1@aol.com

Juan works for Estee Lauder and does makeup for their photo shoots! E-mail or call for more info.

Mr. Poppy and I have moved to New Jersey and we're literally a 7min drive to Port Authority. It's super nice and we have a nice big LCD tv. Let me tell you, TV is not TV until you have a HDTV. Holy camoly.

After unpacking and arranging furniture and all that jazz I've lost a good 10lbs. I don't know where it went since my body looks exactly the same to me. I tried on my wedding dress again and I'm freaking out. I have a strapless dress and when I put it on again: I CAN SEE MY FEET!!! Did that make sense? The boob area is too large now and i can see my stomach and my feet. Before the boob area was too tight. I was pretty proud of my twins before but now I'm concerned.

I went to a bunch of alteration places/dry cleaners around my area and asked if they could help me by altering it. They all said no, they told me to buy another dress!!! ACK!!!! What am I to do? I bought my dress from David's in Boston a long while ago. Does anyone know if they exchange for a different size despite how long ago I bought the dress? If they don't I might have to sell it and rebuy it. I want to go to the city and get alterations there but the problem is that I don't have a car. *DOH*

I was telling Miss Kiwi (Who I think is a complete cutie-pathootie) that I feel so unprepared for the wedding. Watch me walk down and my dress just falls to my ankles. YIKES. Even though I feel like there is more I have to do for the wedding... even if it doesn't go perfectly I'm just happy to spend the day with people I love... especially Mr. Poppy.

But you can't blame a girl wanting her dress to NOT fall off her body. hehe

PS: I know 10lbs sounds like a LOT. But I'm still plump.

Ok, I really thought that I would stay away from posting since I'm supposed to be *packing*. And I did, .... A little.

I'm currently looking at a few florists and was thinking that it might be a little more difficult with time right before the wedding. Planned on doing it myself but I really don't think that will be possible. So I'm looking into a few places:

a friend of a friend's side floral business: I looked at her portfolio and it's beautiful!
whole foods - columbus circle : I've already met with Darlene a few times and the prices are hard to beat, but they don't deliver. ouch.
jerry sibal: I haven't met with Jerry yet but saw a CD of his works and it's so beautiful. I will meet with him after we move into our condo.
snow_blossom's florist: I love how she did exactly what miss snow wanted! Just like stepping into a fairy tale. Yeah, I want that

I'm excited to meet with Jerry and Snow_Blossoms florist. Cross your fingers, wish me luck... (Flowers and moving )

i can't help these clips, they crack me up!

I know that I have been MIA lately and it's mostly due to being slightly busy with packing and having nothing really to update with on the wedding scene. (as far as my wedding)

We are in the process of closing on a condo, packing, figuring out subletting our current apartment and then moving from Queens to New Jersey. I'm so excited since we have a home that is OURS, new construction, 2 bedroom, black granite, jacuzzi tub, brazillian cherry wood floor goodness! Once we move and have furniture and make the place a little pretty I'm hoping we'll have the weddingbee girls over That is if you girls are willing to come to New Jersey.

So I'm still here and I'm so tickled with the comments, emails I've been getting wondering where I am. I didn't even think anyone would notice that I've been gone and you girls know how to make a girl feel loved! Thanks!!!

I hope your wedding plans are going well and I'll be back once we move to Jersey. (End of the month)

xoxo

Here are some more products that  help breast cancer research and it's all lovely!

   

You can find all these and more at Sephora. Get something for your bridesmaids, yourself or your mom!
AND feel great that some of your money is going to cancer research. (fixed the link, thanks alessette!)

Hello weddingbee-ers!
As most of you may know October is breast cancer awareness month. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years back and when we found out there's no doubt that we were all emotional. My mother got an x-ray then the doctor told us there was nothing he can really do... it was too late. She got her surgery anyway, we prayed, we hoped and she made it out cancer free. The doctors were stunned and confused - didn't quite know how a woman that was beyond the point of help made it out cancer free.

For a while she was just visiting the hospital and continuing her treatment. It was so hard on her... she was really upset - but happy that she's alive. She was weak, she lost about 50lbs and tired of taking meds. But she continued to eat healthy, exercise and be strong for not only herself but her family. We thought we would never have to deal with it again but then she felt a lump and the cancer was back.

I literally fell apart when she told me. Normally my mom is the type that doesn't like to share bad news with me because I'm pretty weak. (I've had many ulcers that turned into being hospitalized) When I got that phone call from my mama and she was crying, I couldn't understand a word she was saying until she told me in Korean that the cancer had come back and that she thought she may die.

I lived my entire life with just my mom and my sister. My mom was the only parent that I had... I knew that in my heart it wasn't time for her to go. I kept being strong for my mother, and only weak to my fiance. I called everyday, told her that I'm praying for her... that she needs to stay strong and positive. Slowly day by day she gathered the strength to smile or at least be positive.

She went to the hospital many times... discussing with doctors about her options. In the end it was chemotherapy and surgery. She was throwing up from the chemo and she didn't really want to eat because she was too tired. Just thinking about those times make me tear up again.

She had surgery and thank God that it was successful. She's been cancer free for about a year now. She still has to take her meds and go to the doctor weekly for it but she's free. Finally free.

People always think that I loveeeeee pink. I do love pink, because a lot of the pink I own donates their profits to breast cancer research. There are many companies that are doing this. Target, The Breast Cancer Shop and Coach has a line that is specifically for breast cancer research. I think they would make excellent bridesmaids gifts and who doesn't love pink?

If you have anyone in your family that has a history of breast cancer, you should get a mammogram 10 years earlier in age of the relative when she was diagnosed. Things that can help in prevention are eating: garlic, tumeric, lots of greens/fiber and dark chocolate.

The dictionary defines hero as:
A man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.

I never had a hero before... I never thought anyone deserved that title. But my mom is the bestest hero in the whole world. She's so strong, nothing but courage and full of love.

I do hope that nobody has to go through the pain of cancer. But I am hopeful that one day we will have a cure.

quick update -
m sent us a very helpful site: http://www.thebreastcancersite.com
every time you click on the link, it helps fund a mammogram.
so go on girls... click away!

I have three addictions.

1. The piano
2. Hello Kitty
3. LIP GLOSS

I have a sperate little makeup bag just for my lipglosses. My absolute favourite is Lancome Juicy Tube in Hallucination. The colour looks nothing like the website, it's ultra sheer, glittery and slightly pink. I wore it last year when I was in a friend's wedding and when the other bridesmaids saw it, they put it on too! Now it's part of my everyday lip colour. I was even thinking about wearing it for my wedding since my dress is a champagne colour.

Another one of my favourites is Laura Merceir's lipgloss in those tubes. I can't seem to find it on her website but it goes on so smooth and last such a long time. One of my bridesmaids gave me a lipgloss set from Bare Escentuals. It came with a lipliner and a cute little gloss to match. I love it... Oy, I love it all glosses.

As much as I love the expensive lipglosses, I can't afford too many of them. I rave the drug stores especially when it's buy one get one free! I have a collection of 5 lip glosses from Loreal ColourJuice. I know that a lot of my friends hate buying drugstore makeup but I can't complain about CoulourJuice. The ones I own are: 240 Cherry on Top, 310 Raspberry Smash and my favourite 510 Strawberry Smoothie. Maybelline makes nice ones too I have Shiny-licious in 60 Strawberry tart and 90 Melon-ball. See a theme? Yes I love fruity lipgloss. YUM.

My makeup artist friend told me that these are a fantastic deal since they have all the great ingredients that high end lipglosses have for a fraction of the price. Since I do put on lipgloss on all the time it's great on my wallet.

At night before I sleep I put on Prada's Lipbalm. It always keeps my lips from chapping and drying out and especially since it's getting colder and the air is dryer. Sadly Prada doesn't sell anymore of their cosmetic line but we have enough to last us a long while.

What are your favourite lip products ladies? What do you plan to use for your wedding?

Girlfriend: Hey!! I think I found a really cute, informative site for your wedding!
Miss Poppy: OH! YAY! The more the better
GF: It has a bunch of brides writing on one site, they give you tips and talk about everything anything weddings.
MP: DO TELL DO TELLLLLL. I'm still sick so I could use more sites to look at while I'm getting better!!!!!
GF: Have you heard of Weddingbee.com? You should really check it out!!!
MP: I'm Miss Poppy on the site... haha
GF: OMG, I LOVE HER!!! I mean... YOU!!!!! Before and after I found out.
MP: Awwwww thankie spankie!

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