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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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My Wedding Day Headpiece

August 12th, 2009 @ 11:54 am by Mrs. Lightning

My Wedding Day Headpiece :  wedding accessories hair Img 16702  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.

My Wedding Day Headpiece :  wedding accessories hair Img 168

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?

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MlleET

I love the red, and your hairpiece is beautiful! I am going with a coral color on my fingers & toes - I want a little pop of color!

 
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TH

I think I will definitely do Red. I tried a couple of pale shades and can’t find one that match my skin. They are either too white-ish for me, or too dark, just can’t find a perfect nude color.

 
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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

Haha, nope! I’m actually just debating those two traditional nail options right now. :-)

My toes, though, will be a fun pop of color — either something orange-y or purple-y.

 
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Miss Stiletto (message)  919 posts, Busy bee

Ooh, I’ve been thinking about doing a dark red on fingers and toes…but I’m so on the fence about it…your color looks lovely!!

 
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Jo

I loved the “rouge noir” accents in your inspiration photos a few posts back - I think it adds an interesting dimension to the mostly-cream color scheme.

 
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redbullfanatic
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redbullfanatic (message)  489 posts, Helper bee

I love vamp from Chanel but I think I’ll do some hot pink color since we’ll be on the beach in Maui.

 
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evelinej
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evelinej (message)  370 posts, Helper bee

I like that red. I chose the traditional french mani/pedi.

 
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Miss Star (message)  2,063 posts, Buzzing bee

The red is hot. I’m doing a french mani-pedi myself, just because I like the polished look.

 
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laurenadela
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laurenadela (message)  272 posts, Helper bee

i’m doing hot pink tipped nails :)

 
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Miss Moonbeam (message)  1,732 posts, Bumble bee

Love your headband and the nail color, though I have no clue what mine will be. Probably a not-so-pale pink if my skin stays as brown as it currently is, not the french manicure though. Just not me.

 
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miss longhorn
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miss longhorn (message)  236 posts, Helper bee

The headband is really pretty! I’m thinking about having a french manicure, but using a hot pink for my toes.

 
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LLauRRa (message)  843 posts, Busy bee

I think I am going to do my nails a pinky opal color. I was going to do french but I never wear acrylics so I think it would be weird to have claws when I’m used to my short little artist nails. Any longer and I’ll get paint or charcoal under them!

 
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LatteLove
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LatteLove (message)  5,590 posts, Bee Keeper

that head band is so cute! I like the red nails :-)

 
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Miss.Swede
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Miss.Swede (message)  46 posts, Newbee

I am in love with Chanel polish so I might just do whatever the new color is around wedding time or if its something really hideous I will do red.

 
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Mrs. Quiche (message)  3,140 posts, Sugar bee

I didn’t have any polish - oops! I completely forgot :)

 
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EAQ219

Love that headpiece!! I definitelywant bold nails for my wedding day. Probably hot, bright pink! I am so terrible at doing my own nails so they’re always bare. I figure I might as well go all out for W-Day

 
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eileen marie
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eileen marie (message)  1,662 posts, Bumble bee

The headband is great, but maybe you should add your flowers & feathers(?) -It looks a tad X-masy. I love your red nails! Red is my favorite, but I always ended up chipping it right away. They say to paint your nails nude/light so it doesn’t detract from your bouquet/dress, etc. I went with OPI bubblebath for my fingers & my favorite OPI on my toes: “but I’m not really a waitress” (which I WAS when I started using it. I think it’s a nod to the waitress/actress thing.) I managed to mess up my manicure the day before the wedding (the SAME day I got it) so my niece & BFF (also my BMs) repainted my nails after the ceremony. Wonder if anyone will notice my nails are naked in some pics? :) You shouldn’t worry about convention though, do what you like-it’s your day.

 
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couturebowl
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couturebowl (message)  78 posts, Worker bee

i adore the headband! i have been looking for one to no avail.

 
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Miss Mouse
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Miss Mouse (message)  5,821 posts, Bee Keeper

Love your nails! But I think the rouge noir would be amazing as well!

 
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Mrs. Perfume (message)  2,254 posts, Buzzing bee

A) I LOVE the idea of a headpiece, like this: http://mymodernvintagewedding.blogspot.com/2009/05/monday-thought-slinky-dress.html .

I’m really loving the look and style of your wedding so far!

B) Red nails = FABULOUS. Wish I thought of that.

 
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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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