Who doesn’t love a little bit of sparkle? From your wedding dress to your decor, your big day can shine away. But what about your wedding cake?
Edible sequins have been trending in the cake industry for a while now. Typically made from powdered gelatin and water, edible sequins add that extra touch to an already glamorous affair.
For some etxra glitz and glam, feast on one of these fancy cakes.
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Shapewear dates back thousands of years. The ancient Minoans wore these garments to push up their bare chests, while the ancient Mesopotamians wore them to promote fertility.
Through history, the use of shapewear has changed. Mostly, however, they have been used by women to manipulate the shape of their bodies in order to fit fashion trends. Today, shapewear feels less forced on women, but it still exists, though women often wear it as support rather than to “slim down”.
Whether you want it for its contouring benefits, or just to ensure that your dress falls smoothly, there are a few things you need to know about shapewear.
– Some fabrics require shapewear more than others
Light fabrics such as silk show every little detail under your dress. You know what that means, right? The dreaded panty line. If your dress is a lighter fabric, shapewear will definitely come in handy.
– Built-in shapewear has limits
Built in shapewear supports the dress, while other shape wear supports your body. Of the two options, the latter will benefit you more, because if your body is well supported the dress will look great no matter what.
– Buy it after your first fitting
After your first wedding dress fitting, you’ll know what the shape, style, and fabric that is necessary for your bridal shapewear. These are important things to consider! You can then take the shapewear along to the next fitting, to ensure that everything works out as planned.
– If you can, go for seamless
Seamless means no lines under your wedding dress. Who doesn’t want to look smooth and sleek on their special day?
– Which shapewear for which dress?
If your dress is form-fitting, go for high-waist compression shapewear. Boy shorts are also a good option.
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- If your dress is tighter around the upper body, light weight shapewear is best. A body suit is the top choice for this style of dress.
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On Saturday, March 14, over 140 LGBTQ couples tied the knot in a mass wedding at a central plaza in Mexico City. The ceremony was organised through a Mexico City government campaign – whose aim is to eradicate discrimination against the community – called Rainbow Caravan.
This event was held as a celebration and commemoration of the 10 year anniversary of legalisation of LGBTQIA+ marriages in Mexico City. The General Directorate of the Civil Regsitry of Mexico City called for a day of equal marriages and gender identity change in 2020, on March 14. Everything was free of charge for those participating.
Since LGBTQIA+ marriages were legalised in 2010, around 13 000 same-sex couples have tied the knot in Mexico City.
Ana Scarlett Vargas, a transgender woman, married her now-husband at this mass ceremony. Hector Aaron Roman, Vargas’ husband, said that as soon as Vargas got word of the mass wedding, she proposed. Of course, Roman accepted just as quickly.
“I am now 36 years old, and my dreams have finally come true,” said Vargas to NBC News. After the ceremony she said, “I’ve been given a second chance at life with someone who loves me for all my defects and virtues.”
Kenya Cuevas, an activist for the rights of transgender women, recently opened a community centre to support transgender women. She said that these are the gains they have worked toward for many years. “We deserve this celebration for all the happiness that we have lacked in all these decades,” said Cuevas to NBC News.
Fernanda Delgada, founder of the organisation called Transformado Vidas (Transforming lives) helped 11 people – who live in other states where there are no equal marriages – travel to Mexico City for the mass wedding.
After the ceremony, all participants toasted in celebration.
Congrats to Vargas and Roman and all the other happy couples!
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Buying a diamond is a huge decision. It can get very expensive and for that reason you want it to last a lifetime. It’s best, then, to ensure you’re buying a real diamond before you make the purchase.
If you’ve already bought it, and are having some doubts about its authenticity, worry not because there are some way you can determine this.
Don’t get caught out by diamond replacements such as cubic zirconia or moissanite, and ensure you don’t have a fake on your hands using these tests:
– The water test
A diamond has high density, so it shouldn’t float in water. All you need to do is fill a glass with water and drop the diamond in. If it floats, it’s fake.
– The fire test
Use a lighter to heat the gem for no less than 30 seconds, then drop it into ice-cold water. If the stone remains unharmed then it’s real and if not then it’s fake. Weaker materials cannot handle the rate of expansion and contraction that’s provided through this test. A diamond, however, will withstand it.
– The fog test
This one is quick and easy. Hold the diamond close to your mouth and try to fog it up. If it stays fogged for more than 4 seconds, it’s likely that it’s fake. This is because diamonds disperse heat easily, which means it’s quite difficult to fog up.
For this test to work, your stone has to be completely clean with no oils covering it.
– Black light test
Of course you’ll need a black light for this test. Turn off the lights, shut the curtains and hold the stone in front of the black light. Most diamonds will reveal blue fluorescence. If you see slight green, yellow, or grey, your diamond is fake. It’s important to remember that for this test, that not all diamonds will reveal blue fluorescence.
– Imperfections test
Look at your gem through a magnifying glass. If you don’t find imperfections, you have a fake on your hands. A real diamond will have imperfections, referred to as inclusions.
– The dot test
Draw a small dot on a white piece of paper and put the stone onto the dot, with the flat side down. Looking through the pointed side of the diamond, try to see the dot. If you see a circular reflection, the diamond is fake.
Diamonds have strong refractive qualities. Therefore, light bounces around in all directions instead of in a straight line. Because of this, you won’t be able to see the dot through a real diamond.
It’s important to remember that these tests are not 100% conclusive. If you’re still unsure by the end of these tests, then the best option is to head over to a diamond expert who will have the necessary equipment to investigate.
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