I’m not planning on too much either.

I’m getting my hair touched up the Saturday before (just had it done last weekend so will get me through till then) – nothing special, but seeing my hair style is down, I need those split ends removed LOL am considering some highlights just to add some depth to my down hairstyle – but just spent the last 3.5 years growing the colour out of my hair, I’m not sure if I want to do it all over again.

The Friday before I have booked in nails – going with acrylics – but I usually have these or gel polish on, so nothing out of the ordinary.

The Thursday before I am considering getting my eyebrows shaped/touched up – I usually do this, but thought if I got it done professionally they’ll be able to make sure they are perfect LOL also considering getting eyelash extensions at the same time – but not too sure on this…

Otherwise I’ve just been sticking with my usual routine and will be from here on in – don’t want to change anything in case it causes a major breakout or reaction.  And what I am doing is working for me, so why change.

Otherwise that’s all I’m planning well, besides the obvious tidy up areas etc LOL

Wow - I feel a bit of a Bridezilla reading your low-maintenance plans  

I've battled with adult acne forever, so I went to the doctor and got a prescription for Isontreninoin in preparation for the wedding and now my skin is looking fab! I also invested in a super-hydrating gel to put on my 30-something skin every night and have started using my eye cream every night...as I probably should have been for years already  

I'm also using plenty of rich body lotion on my decolletage and arms (especially my elbows!  every morning and night...other than my face, that's gonna be the only part of me you can see in my dress so it's gotta look goooood.

I'm also using a deep conditioning hair mask once a week and plan to get my eyebrows shaped...and maybe try eyelash extensions, but might talk to my makeup artist before then to see what she thinks of them, since she's gonna be the expert on the day.

I'll be getting my nails done the day before the wedding too - just a french manicure on my natural nails. Not usually one for getting my nails done profesh so don't want to make things too different on the day...aside from all the other "work" I'm putting in!

Trying to get FH to do something about the grey hairs that are fast invading his temples but he's not buying it - even when I point out allll the things I'm doing in preparation  

Rin wrote on Aug 8^th, 2012, 2:45pm:


Hehe yes I'm a bit worried about my 30-something skin but FH has forbidden botox so am trying every potion possible to try turn back/pause time! Using rosehip oil as well as various moisturisers. Will prob get french nails for wedding (on my own, not false) but my nails split easily so will probably start taking a supplement to see if I can strengthen them. Will probably get a spray tan the day before the ceremony. And am probably going to start a course of microdermabrasion shortly...want a good canvas for the makeup artist to work with! Will definitely get brows shaped and tinted. And highlights in my hair the week or two before the wedding. Think that should be enough!

oh? I should google that! I was thinking collagen capsules or similar...thanks

Anyone got any ideas for black heads?

Ive always had them, mostly on my nose, but also my chin. I exfoliate 3 times a week and have tried everything else (over the counter anyway). I have oily skin in the T zone.

I've thought about microdermabrasion but it sounds kinda painful (im a woss) and I dont like the sound of have a red face for two days after each one. My wedding is 4 months out - so I guess if im going to do it, I should do it soon.

Anyone else had microdermabrasion?

I have never really done anything for my skin or rarely worn makeup, except when going out for the night. So i decided i would get a skin analysis done with the aim of regular facials leading up to the wedding. The skin care lady reccommended a 4-step routine: cleanse then tone then moisturise, and an eye cream to use.

I have really noticed the difference with the eye cream and the lines and bags are looking much better! But with my skin, whereas i used to have like bumpy (rather than spotty skin) i now seem to have actual spot breakouts. Ive been doing it for probably 2 and a bit months and now i am thinking that the products i am using might not be right and perhaps i should change to something else?? I have never usually used anything more than just water morning and night and maybe moisturise when my face felt dry but no routine
Anyone got any ideas or suggestions about what i should do?   Wedding is 4th Jan so i dont want to wait too long before i change it again incase that doesnt work either argghhhh so confusing!