The "Custom Canvas Give Away" from It's A Jaime Thing

I usually don't get excited about contests and give aways ( probably because I usually don't win) but I am so excited about this give away. Jaime of It's a Jaime Thing and the folks at GeeZees have gotten together to introduce these awesome canvases to commemorate and highlight those special events in your life. Jaime adds "These custom canvas designs , are the perfect way to display your love to each other, whether it be in the form of your wedding picture, an old love letter, your wedding vows, a poem or lyrics to your favorite song! This offer was just too exciting not to re-blog about. Jaime, I hope you don't mind.

If you were looking for that special, one of a kind wedding gift, here it is. This would make a great gift for any one, and for just about any reason.

In love with this idea? Me too! Click here for details on how to win your very own Geezees custom canvas and more!

Prom Dresses

Prom dresses makes your promenade night unforgettable.

Prom night is one of the most awaited and tremendous moment in the life of a young lady.The prom dresses come in all sorts of styles and they also have personal touches added.They can be a full piece gown or short dress.

Prom Dress Buying Guide

As expected, prom dresses need to be well fitted. A large collection of prom dresses is available for you. Prom dresses are trendy these days and can be one of the finest means to guarantee a distinctive appearance. Although, searching for a vintage prom dress can be overwhelming and can cause you to be quite anxious

Prom dresses frequently top the list of schoolgirls planning for the prom night. These special dresses belong to an extraordinary class of formal clothing for year-end dos. There is always a dress to match your finances, lifestyle, and imagination.

The different prom dresses styles which include movie star, elegance, princess, girly girl, full cover, and much dresses .

These dresses often show a lot of skin though and may not cover up the chest area as much or they may even have a slit up the side that displays a lot of leg.

If you want to look elegant then the best look is a dress that is sleek. A cocktail dress may be a good decision for elegance. The great thing about cocktail dresses is that you will find other occasions where you will be able to pull them out of the closet and wear them again.

Summer Skin Protection

Summer is upon us and with it comes the hot sultry sun and cool summer clothing, rising temperatures and plunging necklines. And when it comes to choosing the right fashion apparel this summer, there is much more to think about than just the befitting sizes and colorful textures. This summer, make sure you unveil the hottest fashion accessory. Your flawless and pristine designer skin.

The Sun and Your Skin

• Sunscreen & Lip Balm

• Protective Clothing
• Eye Protection

When you go outside, Use sunscreen and lip balm regularly to protect yourself from the harmful rays of the sun. It’s easy!

Always choose and use a sunscreen that is:

* An SPF 15 or higher
* Broad-spectrum (protects from both UVA and UVB rays) * Waterproof or Sweatproof

Lip Balm

* Always wear a lip balm with an SPF 15 or higher – remember that your lips can burn just like the rest of your skin.
* Reapply often!
*Lip balm not only protects your lips from burning, but the moisture helps to prevent chapping and dryness as well.

Using sunscreen is an effective way to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging UV rays. However, since sunscreen cannot block all UV rays and many people do not apply it correctly, you should always practice additional sun safe behaviors such as wearing protective clothing and seeking shade when possible.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Wearing protective clothing is one of the most effective ways to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging UV rays. Unlike sunscreen, protective clothing can give you continuous protection throughout the day. We can’t control the presence of UV rays outside, but at least we can protect ourselves from them.

Here are two primary factors to remember when selecting protective clothing:COVERAGE

Clothes: Clothes designed to cover the most skin provide the most protection. Long-sleeved shirts with collars, long pants, and shoes and socks provide the best coverage.

Hats: The most sun protective hats have a wide brim all the way around. Other hats, such as baseball caps, can also provide some sun protection – just remember to also use sunscreen or a gaiter to protect your ears and the back of your neck.

EYE PROTECTION

Your skin isn’t the only body part that needs protection from the sun’s damaging UV rays. Your eyes also need UV protection to prevent cataracts, macular degeneration, and retinal damage. Follow these tips for finding sunglasses, ski goggles, and contact lenses that will protect your eyes this winter.

* Read labels to find sunglasses or goggles that block 99 to 100 percent of UVA and UVB radiation.

* Wraparound frames keep out more UV. Buy sunglasses that are wraparound; enough UV rays can enter around ordinary (non-wraparound) eyeglass frames to damage your eyes.

* Contact lenses alone cannot protect your eyes from the sun. However, certain contact lens manufacturers now make contact lenses with UV protection. If your contact lenses don’t have UV protection, remember to wear UV blocking sunglasses or goggles.

* Protective eyewear does not have to be expensive to be effective. Many sunglasses and goggles are made currently with UV protection, from the most expensive to the least expensive pairs.

* And remember: just because the lenses are dark does not mean you are protected. UV protection comes from an invisible chemical applied to the lenses, and the color or darkness of the lenses is not a good indicator of protective eyewear.

PROTECTION DURING HOLIDAYS

No matter how harsh the sun, summer can never be complete without a beautiful summer holiday. Which means you will have to take extra care of you skin. Below are some simple tips to ensure you do not suffer with bad skin post your vacation.

* A typical vacation would be to al hill station or a beach - please ensure usage of sunscreen even if there is no sunshine on your vacation. UV Rays are invisible rays and exist even without sunrays. The density of UV rays is higher at higher altitudes. Also water and sand reflect UV rays.

* On vacations, diets become completely unregimented which show once the vacation is over. While you cannot control # most meals on a vacation, try to balance your diet by having fruits and salads along with other food.# Carry your own travel skincare products - do not use the products at the hotel.

PROTECTION FROM HEAT

In summer, we have a tendency to wear lesser clothes and show more skin. Our skin on the other hand has tendency for increased production of natural oils making one look oily and sticky. As a consequence, this can even lead to breakouts of acne / pimples. Stick to the following simple tips for skin that is smooth and blemish-free all summer long.

* Ensure washing your face 2-3 times a day with an appropriate 100% soap-free cleanser that suits your skin type. If you have only a breakout prone skin use deep pore cleansers or cleansers with salicylic acid. If you have dry skin, use moisturizing cleansers with Aloe.

* Use of alcohol-free toners further ensures closure of open # pores and deep pore cleansing - this eliminates breakouts and stickiness. Use the toner after cleansing 2-3 times a day.

# Splash cold water as soon as you come back home, this closes the pores and cools your skin.

# For acne-prone areas, use a suitable antiseptic / acne control cream.

# A thick talc rubbed liberally on the body aids in preventing prickly heat.

Elegant Wedding dresses - Perfect Pink Bridal gown embroidered style

Elegant Wedding dresses - Perfect Pink Bridal gown embroidered style

Elegant bridal gown - Pretty Celebrity girl with perfect embroidered gold wedding dress

Elegant bridal gown - Pretty Celebrity girl with perfect embroidered gold wedding dress

Elegant wedding gown - Female wedding dresses: perfect bridal gown gold embroidered

Elegant wedding gown - Female wedding dresses: perfect bridal gown gold embroidered

Wedding Planning: Biggest Wedding Regrets

"I would have hired a day-of coordinator. It got irritating when people would ask questions like, 'Where should I put the extra programs?' after the ceremony."

"Tip: The one thing most brides don't get on their wedding day is a break. If you want to enjoy individual moments more and deal with questions and disasters less, hiring day-of help should be a high priority on your to-do list. The quality time you'll gain is well worth the fee." The Knot.com

How true a statement. No bride should work on her wedding day and even when you give the planning duties to a trusted family member or friend, the bride still winds up as the go to person for all the questions. Save yourself the headache and hire a day-of-coordinator. Many Day-of-Coordination plans ( including ours) offer just the right amount of services to meet the needs of today's bride-to-be. Many future brides are enjoying the whole planning process; the tastings, vendor meetings, color reviews, and decorating sessions. And that's not surprising since so many of us who are wedding planners enjoy some of the same things. But no bride should be coordinating and ensuring that all the players,vendors and design elements are in place and where they need to be on the day of the big event. She should be relaxing and enjoying the pampering, the showers and just being the center of attention. With Alpha Prosperity Events as the day-of coordinator, the bride can do all of the planning she wants and then, four to six weeks before the wedding, she can turn it all over to us, knowing that we are trustworthy and capable to handle all of the details.

And just a word of advice to all the thoughtful future grooms out there... remember a frustrated, angry bride is not a happy bride. Keep your bride-to-be happy and relaxed for one of the most important days of her life, hire a day-of-coordinator. As the groom, it could make the wedding night a lot more interesting. Talk about a win-win.

For more shoulda, woulda, coulda moments check out this article at The Knot.com.

Pearl Jewelry : White Engagement Gown

A pearl is a calcium carbonate deposit that has collected and been formed within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk, such as an oyster, clam or mussel. pearl come from both the sea or from freshwater lakes. Natural pearls are the most valuable as they are the rarest and produced in small quantities.

Its a pearl suit on your engagement gown. Wear pearl ring, earring, and pendants with your white engagement gown. Definitely you will look gorgeous with pearl jewelry on white engagement gown.

Where do pearls come from?

China is today the largest producer of akoya pearls, once dominated by Japan. Japan today does not produce akoya pearls smaller than 8 mm and it remains a large processor of China's akoya pearls. South Sea pearls are primarily sourced from Australia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Black pearls are found in Tahiti and are very rare.

What shapes do pearls come in?

There are eight basic pearl shapes: round, semi-round, drop, pearl, oval, button, circle, and baroque.


Round pearls are the most valuable as they are the rarest. Baroque pearls are very random in shape and are often used individually as center pieces or in necklaces.
Natural pearls are the most valuable

Cultured pearls will generally be less expensive, as they are more available, but also can be expensive depending on their fineness. Imitation pearls are the least expensive as they are produced in large quantities and are clearly not rare.

Quinn's Gorgeous Wedding Gown!

Thanks Quinn for providing the pictures! You look gorgeous in the gown!

This gown comes with an in-built petticoat. The customer is not wearing any petticoat inside. With another petticoat, the gown will look even more "pong" and princessy!

From Quinn: Hi Joanna, I really like the gown.. And really appreciate your very prompt, friendly and nice service, I know I'm quite demanding but you are really accommodating. Thank you! Also, I never thought I will see and own something so nice from 'Made in China', but it is really pretty and I'll definitely recommend you to my friends! Thanks again!

A very beautiful & unique ROM gown!

Another satisfied customer's ROM Gown! A very very rush order. And we were both glad that it arrived just in time!!! This ROM Gown is very beautiful and unique, with lots of laces and beadings on it. I loved it as much as Gera did!! It comes with a detachable train, with pictures below to explain more!

From Geraldine: Hi Joanna, thanks soo much for taking my order at such a short notice and rushing the dress out JUST IN TIME!! It is very beautiful with gorgeous beadwork, and very drama which is why I chose it in the first place. And so very happy that it fits like a glove on me. Thumbs up! My guests likes it and I love it!! Thanks again!!

Happy Father's Day

Here's a toast to all the fathers out there, and in particular to my dad, Lynwood, Sr.; my husband, Taronald; my brother, Lynwood, Jr.; and my father-in-law, Charles. I send up a special blessing for them and the many other fathers I know (way too many to list here).


"God our Father, in your wisdom and love, you made all things. Bless those fathers, who have taken upon themselves the responsibility of parenting. Bless these men, (especially my dad, my husband, my brother, my father-in-law, my uncles, my cousins and friends) that they may find strength as fathers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Strengthen them by your love that they may become the loving, caring persons they are meant to be and grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect and love. I speak this prayer, In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

And in keeping in line with the topics of the Coco Trendy Events blog, let me recommend a wedding movie that helps us celebrate Father's day, Father of the Bride.

I usually am partial to originals but I can make an exception for Steve Martin because he did a fairly good job reprising the role made famous by Spencer Tracy. This a great feel good movie and it's a wonderful choice for reminding us how important our dads are to us and how often dads come to the rescue, especially when it comes to making their little girl's dreams come true.

Engagement Wedding Ring

Find the perfact Engagement Wedding Ring

Engagement has always been time when couples to be exchange their engagement rings, which symbolize the future marriage. Giving and getting engagement rings signify affection, devotion, trust and everlasting love. When you exchange them, you promise to love someone now and forever.


Whatever your favorite color is, if possible, choose colorless engagement diamond ring. Being colorless is what makes them so pure, crystal and exclusive. Do not be surprised by their price, as they thoroughly deserve that value! If you want clear and bright reflection, your choice should be colorless engagement diamond rings.


There are basically four things to consider when choosing a design for an engagement ring.

* It has to be practical to wear.
* It has to withstand everyday wear.
* It has to hold the diamond securely.
* It has to look good or genuine.

You can also Build Your Own Engagement Ring. There are many popular websits (Tiffany, Bluenile) that are offering services to build your own Engagement Ring.At Bluenile you can Select from hundreds of engagement rings and more than 60,000 diamonds to find your perfect engagement ring.

Popular Wedding Dress

When shopping for your wedding dress, you have a huge selection before you in almost any store. I know that there are a lot of practical people like me who do not care who might make our dress as long as it is what we want.


When brides visit our blog and tell us "I want to look like a princess" we definitely have the dress for them!

It is popular gown that looks great on every figure. A cap sleeves is added to it for brides that want a little more coverage or support. If you want to look like a princess on your wedding day, This dress definetly for you ! We'd love to see you look like royalty!


Beautiful flower girl dresses are also a perfact choice for your wedding. You are sure to find the flower girl dress of your dreams here.

Wedding Showcase - Yvette & Garmar

A few weeks ago, I had the great opportunity of coordinating a wedding for a beautiful couple. These folks are just too gorgeous for words. I mean really, they are a good looking couple. It's so nice when you can genuinely see the love that exists between two people. These young people are very in touch with each other as well as in touch with the spiritual aspect behind their commitment to one another. The wedding was beautiful, and a whole lot of fun was had by all.

Just a few highlights of this very special day, made possible by the wonderful photos of Ken Jones Photography.

"Special Delivery" - Groom's gift to the Bride.

Mom attaching the veil.

A toast to the happy couple led by the best man, Marcus, the best friend of the groom and the maid of honor, Blaire, the sister of the bride.

These folks partied and enjoyed each other into the wee hours of the night. This is what a wedding reception is all about.

The ingredients to create this special day:

Church: The Fountain of Praise
Reception Venue: The Downtown Aquarium
Photography: Ken Jones Photography
Videography: MIA Productions, Inc.
DJ: Keith Bynam, Bynam Productions
Wedding & Groom's Cake: More Than Cakes
Limo: Prestige Limousine Service
Flowers: Fresh Blooms of Houston
Wedding Coordinator: Alpha Prosperity Management

To Yvette and Garmar, your wedding was gorgeous and you and your families were a joy to work with. Thanks for letting me be a part of your special day. I wish you guys all the happiness in the world and a lifetime of blessings and fulfillment in your marriage. I love you guys!

[CLOSED] Spree for Wedding Gowns, Evening Gowns, Tea Dress & Dresses for your sister entourage!

Spree for wedding gowns, evening gowns, tea dresses & dresses for your sister entourage! Please read on to find out how to participate. You may read my past blog entries to see some of my customers' gowns and testimonials.

Gown's prices range from $160 - $400 only!!

You can view more gowns designs from here:
1) http://shop33483209.taobao.com/
2) http://shop11065745.taobao.com/
3) http://shop33208628.taobao.com/


Pictures shown here are just some examples of the gowns. Do click on the links above and there are more gowns you can see! From there, you'll be able to see bigger pictures and more descriptions. Some of the gowns are real-life pictures, so you'll also be able to see the quality of those gowns.

Please look at the price below each picture. The amount in orange colour is in China RMB. Estimated price in SGD is below each picture.

Because of the extensive amount of work to be done, I will be charging a $20 admin fee for each gown. It is possible to Made to measure your desired gown too, but admin charges will be $30 for MTM gowns. Do also take note that it would not be possible to have a 100% resemblance to the gown you want. Afterall, those gowns that we see in bridal studios costs thousands to just rent. But there should be at least 80 - 90% resemblance.

It is advisable to do criss-cross back for a best fit. Do take ur measurements accurately too. U may post any questions you have here or you may send me an email at joanna_n9@hotmail.com, and I'll try to answer them within 24hrs. (sometimes also depending on supplier's response to my queries).

If you find the train too short and would like to do a longer train, its $40 for every 50cm train added.

Once you have confirmed you are buying, please get an order form & measurement template from me and fill up ALL details and email to me at joanna_n9@hotmail.com, with subject as 'Name - Spree for Wedding Gowns, Evening Gowns & Jie Mei's Dresses!'. Do ask me if you do not know how to fill them in and need help.

All prices are estimated. I can only confirm the price with you after i consolidate all orders. I will get back to you and confirm your order before you make payment.