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Mmmm, that is very pricey indeed....

Has anybody tried body sugaring? From what I've read, it is less painful then waxing because the sugar only sticks to the hair and not the skin. Any thoughts/advice/comments to share?

Keep all your receipts, separate between friends and family members and try to make all your items look as though they are 'used' - that is, remove all price tags and stickers. If you bring in an entire suitcase of packaged items, they will assume that you are bringing them into the country to sell for profit and will want to tax you on them.

Thanks for the post, great information!

Beautiful pics!

Too cute! I like that one!

Ooh, and I have to agree with Natasha, Cinque Terre is absolutely beautiful!!! Highly recommended! Enjoy the gelati!

I found that Florence was super duper hot and crowded in June. I found that Rome was much more bearable. Spring is usually a good time to go because it is not too hot and the days are longer... I would aim for Spring then Fall then Summer.

Hmmm, I am allergic to Advil. Would Tylenol be okay?

Quote: Originally Posted by RaydensMama Thanks for the advice!! No problem One other thing: try to buy extensions that are 'double wefts'. This means that you get an additional 'row' of hair in each section and therefore, double the amount of hair. I've seen the Jessica Simpson ones (which are fake hair btw) and I prefer real/human hair. When you wear it, you will notice a big difference. Think of the hair on a Barbie doll, looks great but feel coarse and weird when it tangles. Good quality hair extensions will run in one direction. That is, the hair is sewn together in the direction of growth. If you stroke your own hair, there is a huge difference between stroking it from top to bottom over bottom to top.

I travel often and so it's cheaper for me to buy an annual fee for insurance rather than a one-time deal. Check your bank - they usually have pretty good rates.

Has anyone tried bikini waxing and lasering? If so, do you recommend it? Do you use numbing creams in advance? I've gotten my underarms lasered and although I am glad that I got it done now it sure hurt like heck!!!!

It's best not to do anything drastic or try anything new when you're at a week or two before the wedding. I wouldn't try any new products or creams on your face, any facials, lasering and such when it's so close to crunch time.

Ooooh cute keychain holder! That's an awesome idea!

Make sure the extensions are made from real hair. Otherwise, the hair will feel really coarse and I find that they tangle easily (it becomes a real pain in the butt!). You can find Rema hair as well, they're made from virgin hair. Costs an arm and a leg but totally worth it in my opinion!

I say hold off until after the wedding. Six months will not be enough time to heal properly, you may still be experiencing swelling and settling in that time....

I'm in love with their gel eyeliner...it's the one that comes in a glass pot. Awesome colors and they don't smudge! I found that they last longer than Stila Smudge Pots.

I say go for it! It was worth every penny for me and now I wonder why I didn't get it done earlier:) Would've saved me soooo much hassle when travelling. (I'm a big backpacker and I travel often.)

Thanks for the great review! Did you do your own hair and makeup?

Beautiful wedding pics! I loved everything - the funky jewelry, the sexy BM dresses, the decor - everything:) Thanks for sharing!

That's awesome! Thanks for the posting - super helpful:)

Thanks for the great review! IT sounds like you guys had the perfect wedding day:)

Mostly Clinique and MAC. Although Lancome makes some really great eyeshadows and blushes! The powder is finely milled and goes on like a dream:)

I hear that taking St. John's wort will encourage hair growth. But it would encourage hair growth not just on your head but all over your body as well

I had it done two years ago and only needed four treatments. Worked great for me as I have pale skin and black hair. There's still some very fine hair that grew back but it's not noticeable enough for me to shave regularly.