February 8, 2010
I’ve been enjoying the 30″ of snow we received here in Maryland - nearly everything is closed and the landscape is just gorgeous…but it also made my thoughts turn to sand, sun, and surf. How about you? Have you been thinking about a destination wedding? The beach is never far from my mind, that is for sure…
Beach hairstyles are , for the most part, pulled back into a low bun. Why? Think about the weather. The wind. What if its windy on your wedding day? Do you want your perfect hairstyle whipping every which way? Pulled back, you will look put together no matter what comes your way!
Here are some beautiful beach styles with lovely hair accents - flowers, and pins are typical for these looks.
Are those large stephanotis blossoms or orchids? Either way...pretty!
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January 10, 2010
Here are a few great before and after pics which hopefully will give you some incentive to really take that hair up a notch for your wedding day!
Here are a few other beautiful hairdos I’ve found in the last week as well.
Next week: a post for my reader’s requests: Short hairstyle pics and ideas!
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November 27, 2009
Wedding pros know: Thanksgiving marks the start of the official engagement season. More couples get engaged around the holidays than at any other time of the year!
Here are a few great pics to jump start the newest soon to be brides among us.
In response to a few email questions I’ve received about short hair and hair accessories, look for my blog on what you can do for short hair coming soon!
Could this braid crown be any sweeter?
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November 7, 2009
Headbands continue to be a popular choice among brides, and with the current gold trend still under full steam - I’ve been looking for choices that come in gold and silver to add to our current offerings of headbands. As soon as I saw Mena, I knew it was an excellent choice. The double rows of vines are dainty and decorative - a slight Grecian hint with a bit of sparkle from the rhinestones and pearls. Mena is our gold option, with her twin sister Gena being the silver option. A beautiful addition; I’m sure this headband will be quite popular. Looks good on short or long hair, too!
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October 31, 2009
I recently received a note from a DTA frequent visitor if I had any hairstyle recommends for her upcoming beach wedding. Well of course I do!!!
Most recently, beach weddings have brought back the single large flower behind the ear look. Here’s Katherine Heigl in the movie 27 Dresses. It’s lovely and simple:
As beach weddings tend to be a little more casual, a tousled, not overly “done” do is a great bet:
If you are looking for a smoother look, these are beautiful. Remember, weather at the ocean can be windy on the nicest of days. Pulling back your hair is the best way to assure a worry free day.
Have a question? I’ll be happy to help! Send it to me at Maura_Foster ( then use the little at symbol ) dtabridal.com
( Sorry, did that to outsmart the spam bots! )
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October 10, 2009
I’m happy to be adding two small hair pins that will be perfect as a small highlight in the hair - each being 2 inches long by 1 ” wide. Not too small, not too big…just right for the bride looking for that something for her hair but doesn’t want a multiple of pins in her hair. Just one or two of these pretties will do the trick! Please welcome Lorelei, DTA0484.
DTA0484, Lorelei
and Hilary, DTA0485!
DTA0485 Hilary
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October 4, 2009
Just found these great before & afters - check them out!
Before:
After - Love the barrette!
Before:
After: I suspect she might have a small hairpiece added to the back, but it looks great!
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October 3, 2009
I’ve found some more terrific wedding hairstyles I’d love to share with you! Next week, I’ll be unveiling a few new products to join the DTA line up…but for now, I hope these get those bridal wheels turning!
Definitely more of a “done do” than a few of the bridal designers are showcasing, but I like the way the front piece swoops to the side, and the incorporation of small hair pins and then a larger piece up front. Perfect for an outside reception.
A little more deconstructed, this bride has both the “messy do” AND the hair pins. Like!
Here’s another that has the smooth front / tousled back look - with the addition of the hair pin, it looks dressy but not too much.
I just love a cascade of curls.
Last but not least: a smoother, much more sophisticated updo. The single hair ornament makes quite a statement against her jet black hair. If you are lucky enough to have hair like this, take advantage and minimize the adornment. It’s a great look.
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August 18, 2009
I’ve found some terrific new pictures of some of the leading wedding and special occasion hair styles - you’ll be seeing these types of looks more and more. I love the added emphasis for women with short hair!
Wonderful looks for short hair - and there's that headband!!!
Hands down - that's just a great, clean look. I love it.
I love how everything is swept to the back!
Ignore the boo-foo tiara - look at those twists!
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July 30, 2009
Perhaps you’ve been admiring one of the combs on this site - but think your thin hair simply won’t support a comb. You’ve tried before, but you and combs just don’t seem to like each other. What’s another alternative?
Enter the Ratt.
A “ratt” is something our great-grandmothers knew very well. It’s a small amount of your own hair, gathered while brushing your hair, to add body and thickness underlying your hairstyle. It is placed underneath the hair attached to your head so it seamlessly supports any hair accessory you put in your hair. It gives the comb “more” to hold onto.
It’s an ingenious solution to a problem women have been faced with for centuries. The hair you collect is your own, so it is the same color and thickness. You know where it’s come from- so it’s not (too) gross. But most importantly, it works.
Start by discretely gathering your own hair from your hair brush instead of throwing it away. Keep gathering it for a few months - and once you have a sufficient amount, shape it into an appropriate shape to support your hairstyle. You could use it to add body to the top of your hair - underneath your own - or you could bring it to your hairdresser for use during hairstyle test runs. Don’t worry - she won’t think it’s too yucky. Ratts are a time honored way to add bulk to your hair without much effort.
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