I found this metal headband at at a store called Hip Hop here in Cape Town. I’m still thinking about using the flowers and feathers I bought to make my own fascinator, but if it doesn’t work out, this will be lovely all by itself. I’m not sure whether I’ll wear a veil yet, but if I do, I think this will work well with that too.I had my first of two hair appointments this weekend to start lightening my hair for the wedding. I went white blond a few years ago and really liked the way it looked with my fair skin. My hair won’t handle a second go at full bleaching, so I’m doing lots of highlights in ash blond instead. I went to Pink 23 on Roeland Street after hearing some great things about the salon. I have to say, I was VERY happy with the results, so I have high hopes for how things will look by September. I also painted my nails red today in order to start thinking about what color I’ll do on the day (it’s one of my favorites when it comes to nail varnish). Ultimately it’s a toss up between red, rouge noir (almost black), and pale cream/pink.
What color do you plan on painting your nails for the wedding? Are you considering something different than the typical bridal light pink or French manicure?

















Mrs. Lightning, Cape Town
Age and Occupation: 22, Journalist and Graphic Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 23, Computer Scientist
Engagement Date: December 27, 2008
Wedding Date: September 2009
Venue: Hout Bay Manor
About Me: I'm a young American living abroad in the beautiful city of Cape Town with a wonderful South African fiance and our crazy kitty Zeus. We're young, driven and madly in love. Together we're pursuing our wildest dreams including our biggest undertaking yet, a vintage retrospective wedding filled to the brim with DIY madness. I have an unnatural attraction to cake, a passion for blogging and a love of good design. While I might be an overly obsessive creative with too many ideas and nowhere to put them, Mr Lightning is my biggest fan and I can't wait to make my true love mine.






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