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How to start your Wedding Plan?

 

Weddings can be an extremely hectic event to plan, from planning out stage design, picking out the perfect wedding dress or arranging the invitation cards, even planning out the guest list. So, we interviewed a number of women who have walked down a mile in the wedding shoes and asked them for their wedding tips.

 

Question 1: How much does the average wedding cost?

It’s ranging from £3,000 to £35,000, in a variety of styles and sizes. The average cost is around £23,000. But don’t worry, it is always possible to have a perfect wedding for you on whatever budget.

Relax and sit down with your fiancé, thinking about the look, the style and the people in your wedding and figure out how much you’re willing to spend. You and your fiancé then could sort out the priorities and pick the top five for the wedding. You can then allocate the money, time or energy according to the priorities.

Here is just an example of wedding budget breakdown:-

Rings and other Jewelry: £1000
Engagement Ring: £3000
Venue: £3000 / £0 backyard party
Food & alcohol: £3000 / £500 light meal party for 50
Depending on the number of guests
Photography and Videography: £1000
Skin Care/ Hair/ Makeup/ Nails: £2000
Flowers: £600
Cake: £300
Entertainment: £1000
Dress: £1400
Shoes: £130
Outfits for others: £1,000
Invitation cards & Stationery: £300
Honeymoon: £4000
Gift List: £2,000
Others: £2,000

Set up a binder to organize wedding inspirations.

 

Question 2: Should I arrange my facials before wedding?

With us busy in work, one could hardly find the time to arrange and smooth out one’s skin; however, despite everything being planned out properly, you don’t want to wake up on the day of your wedding with enormous eye bags, pimples and constant mood swings from working constantly all the time. So I would suggest arranging your facials before wedding just to get the skin glowing and give you ultimate feeling of relaxation and refreshing.

6-9 months before the wedding day

Find a salon which able to provide full wedding skin care, hair, makeup and nails services. It also gives you enough time for your skin and hair to get back to its best condition. If you haven’t been diligent about your skin care routine, now’s the time to begin. Your therapist at your first facial would be able to advise you the best skin care and hair products for your wedding home care.

3-6 months before wedding day

Schedule facials, hair, nails and makeup appointments .
Do a few trial runs of the wedding hair style, makeup and nails.
Take some pictures with a proper camera, both with and without flash to see how you’re looking. .
Your wedding day is a marathon and your makeup and hair must hold up through every last photo, dance, toast, and selfie. Pay attention to the temperature and venue (indoor or outdoor) to decide your makeup and hair style.

1 month before wedding day

Relax and continue with your facials and hair treatment. Stick to “clean foods“ and drink water regularly.
Consider home teeth-whitening treatment and pass on dark, stain-inducing drinks, like coffee, soda, and red wine.

1 week before wedding day

Final facial and hair treatment and reconfirm all the beauty appointments for the wedding day.

 

Question 3: What are the clean foods?

Fruits
Any fruits are always a clean choice, both fresh, dried even those that are frozen! As long as there are no added sugar. 100% fruit juices also as the list, but be careful that fruit juices usually contain added sugar, and don’t contain the beneficial fiber. Avoid canned fruit for they all contains sweeteners.

Vegetables
Vegetables should be the main part of your clean foods because they are low in calories and high in fiber. Most dark green vegetables are higher in vitamins and minerals. Some root vegetables, such as potatoes, are starchy and are higher in calories and carbohydrates. Avoid preserved or canned vegetables just like you do for fruits.

Protein
Choose leaner meats, such as chicken breast and chicken thigh, sirloin and lean ground beef. Meat offers protein, iron and vitamin B12. Fish and shellfish are also in consideration as they are super-healthy protein sources and contains heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Nuts, seeds and beans are all great choices for plant-based proteins. However, avoid processed meats, such as bologna, salami and pepperoni —they are usually high in sodium and may contain artificial colors as well as preservatives.

Whole Grains
Whole grains, such as brown rice, quinoa, barley, oats, farro or millet, are unprocessed and contain nutritious and fiber-rich. Look for whole-wheat pasta, bread and muffins and you’ll be on the right track.

Dairy
Dairy products, such as cheese and milk are good. You can opt for nondairy alternatives, such as soy, coconut and almond milk. Plain yogurt is preferable. But, always look for unsweetened one.

Seasonings/ Sauces
Use natural herbs, garlic, tomatoes etc rather than canned and preserved seasonings, sauces and condiments e.g. ketchup, mayonnaise and pickles.

If that’s okay, start your “clean food” meals as soon as possible. It helps improve your skin, quality of sleep and your health!

 

Question 4: What are the Ten Commandments for the wedding day?

1. Get to bed at a decent hour during the night before so you would wake up refreshed.
2. Leave plenty of time to get ready because you would want to be relaxed instead of stressed. Furthermore, no one likes being rushed, so don’t put yourself into that corner.
3. Wear a dress shirt or top that can be unbuttoned when getting your hair styled. You don’t want to pull the T-shirt over your beautifully done hair.
4. Bridesmaids are great at helping a bride remember everything. Assigned the to-do-list before the big day. We don’t want to hear the story about a bride who forgets where she put her engagement ring or accidentally sent her engagement ring down the drain.
5. If you bought new shoes for the big day, you better be sure to break them in ahead of time.
6. Don’t forget the wedding day survival kit.
7. Do a packing list for the end. A lot of you may be planning for a honeymoon straight after your wedding. But, you definitely don’t want to be told after your honeymoon that your jewelries were left behind in the venue.
8. Be careful with alcohol
9. Be magnanimous
10. Enjoy every moment on your wedding day. I was so occupied during mine whilst making sure everything was perfect, and spotless that sometimes I forget to breathe; which I much regret. So, enjoy your wedding day and the  dinner date, your dance with him, the big kiss with daddy and mummy… Everything else can be dealt with later.

 

Question 5: What should be packed inside the wedding survival kit?

 

AntacidNon-drowsy allergy medsDental floss
Brush/CombMirrorToothpaste
Eye dropsTissueSuperglue
Clear nail polishColored nail polishNail polish remover
Nail clipperNail fileEyelash glue
HairsprayLip balmMonth wash
LotionSunscreenCotton balls
PerfumeQ-tipsSharpener
Anti-blister sprayFanSewing kit
Boutonnieres pinsStain removerDouble-stick tape
Earring backsAnti-slip shoe padsSafety pins
Crochet hookEye dropsScissors
Hem tapeMatchesStatic cling spray
Phone chargerComfy slippers/ flatsTempons/Pads
First aid kitTranslucent powerHand sanitizer
DeodorantSnacksWater
Lint RollerHair bandsTweezers

 

Do you still have questions about your wedding plan? Share your questions with us.

If you have done a wedding, please take a moment share us about your experience during wedding day.

We would love to hear from you.

 

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It’s the season to be Natural and Healthy Gifting

The Limited Edition Christmas Gifts Collection is ready. You can give it as a gift and a holiday self-gifting.

Thoughtful Christmas gifts for your natural-loving friends……

Thoughtful Christmas gifts for your friends with sensitive skin…….

Thoughtful Christmas gifts to promote natural and wellness…….

Here we’re ….. KATHLEEN is originated in one of the most attractive and historical regency spa towns in Warwickshire – Royal Leamington Spa and we proud to be a natural and organic skin care brand.  We only use the most concentrated natural and organic ingredients inside our bottle.  We are free from nasty chemicals, like

  • Parabens
  • Sulphates
  • Alcohol (Ethanol)
  • Synthetic colours
  • DEA (Diethanolamine)
  • MEA (Monoethanolamine)
  • TEA (Triethanolamine)
  • PEG (Polyethylene glycol)

 

We do not test on animals.

Finding the perfect Christmas gift for your friends and family shouldn’t stress you out. Simply think about what they would be happy to receive, and be sure to pay attention to what they avoid or indulge in. Just stick to what would better their physical and mental health, and they’re sure to love whatever you choose!  Our gift to you this festive season – use code ‘Christmas2017’ to enjoy 30% discount when you spend £45 or more. Take your perfect gifts here > www.kathleennatural.co.uk/shop

 

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Beauty Benefits Glowing Skin Tips Health People Product

Tamanu Seed Oil – A Healing Hero

Renowned for its skin healing abilities, it comes to no surprise that the exotic and precious oil is known as a “healing hero”.

 

Rich and deep green coloured, Tamanu Oil is extracted by cold pressing and filtrating the Tamanu Nut, grown on a Tamanu Tree. Natives believed the Tamanu Tree was a sacred gift of nature and often used the oil for skincare, haircare and to aid their wellbeing.

“Did you know? It takes 100 kilograms of Tamanu Seed Oil
to produce less than 5 kilograms of cold pressed oil!”

 

Filled with antioxidants and fatty acids, Tamanu Oil is known to be a natural skin solution – there are many benefits of using the super ingredient for skincare.

Here are just a few benefits of Tamanu Seed Oil for our skin:

 

  • Anti-Aging

Tamanu Seed Oil helps to stimulate the growth of new tissues and therefore accelerate the healing and growth of healthy skin. The fatty acids found in the oil help to promote collagen and thus works to reduce the appearance of fine-lines and wrinkles, whilst improving the skin’s elasticity.

  • Treats Acne

Tamanu Seed Oil includes anti-bacterial phytochemicals which actions against and destroys the bacteria build-up in the pores which causes acne breakouts and blemishes. The phytochemicals stimulate ‘phagocytic cells’ to take antibiotic action against the bacteria which manifests as acne.

  • Treats Dry Skin

Tamanu Seed Oil quickly absorbs and penetrates into deep layers of the skin ensuring the facial skin is deeply nourished, hydrated and moisturised, as opposed to merely coating the top layer of the facial skin. The fatty acids found in Tamanu Seed Oil helps to restore dry skin without leaving a greasy residue on the skin’s surface.

  • Natural Sunscreen Protection

The anti-oxidant property of Tamanu Seed Oil means the healing hero can be used as natural sunscreen to protect the skin against harsh UV rays of the sun. The xanthones and coumarin components of Tamanu Oil hinder ‘lip peroxidation’ which means it’s suitable for soothing and treating sunburns.

These reasons are why the natives said the Tamanu nut is the sacred gift of nature.  The Tamanu seed oil is a natural skin solution, the healing hero that will leave your skin looking and feeling silky, soft and smooth.

 

Kathleen Natural has infused this healing hero inside our Refreshing & Lightening Cleansing Lotion that is both pure and organic and suitable for even the very sensitive skins. Our Cleansing Lotion helps to lift dirt, oil, makeup and impurities without drying or sensitizing the skin. Supplied with Kathleen pure cotton gauze muslin face cloth for an even gentler exfoliation, to reveal smoother, clearer and lighter-looking skin. Shop here

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Beauty Glowing Skin Tips People Product

Get Instant Glow Without Makeup – Official Launch of Cleanser and Toner

Kathleen UK Get Instant Glow without makeup
Kathleen Natural Skin Care Get Instant Glow without makeup

Many of us may be leaving out the step of our skincare routine: cleansing before bed. You’re not alone. In a recent survey, a third of women skips the facial cleanse before going to bed twice weekly.

Why it is important to have a facial cleanse before bed?

The face keeps touching the world, the pollutants, the dirt and bacteria during the day. If we don’t wash it before bed, dirt would clog our pores; bacteria would grow settling into our pores. My poor pores!

What scientists found? The skin has a rare opportunity to breathe and be replenished while you’re asleep. Professor Weaver from University of Massachusetts Medical School states that our body circadian rhythm makes the use of products before you sleep more effective. Skipping facial cleanse, our skin would be aged over a decade at the end. It could become an irreversible damage!

Why we should have a facial cleanse in the morning?

Dear friends, there are at least three reasons.

  1. Remove the unwanted environmental pollutants, such as from our pillowcase, carpet, fireplace etc.
  2. Remove the accumulated skin-producing face oil and debris.
  3. Prepare the skin to use the facial treatment products.

So all beauty therapists educate their clients to wash face twice every day. If you still feel too dry or rude to have both bedtime and morning face wash every day, I don’t recommend you to skip one of them. The problem may be with the cleanser you’ve been using.

I would choose KATHLEEN® the newest cleansing lotion that gently lifts dirt, oil, makeup and impurities, without drying the skin.

 KATHLEEN® Refreshing & Lightening Cleansing Lotion contains 6 active botanical ingredients including anti-inflammatory and antibiotic organic tamanu seed oil that works together with organic glycerin to gently clean and moisturize the skin.  Fatty acids and vitamin-E-rich avocado oil, used in this cleanser, instantly soften the skin and reduce the incidence of skin spots and the vitamin C rich lemon, floral rose and lavender works in synergy to refresh and lightening your complexion. Suitable to very sensitive skin!

Do you know you need the exfoliation of dead cells for any skin type?

Exfoliation of dead cells produces an immediate and noticeable improvement in the appearance of skin. There are 2 popular types of exfoliation – chemical and physical. Chemical exfoliation is not to be used by people with sensitive skins.  But physical exfoliation that uses cream with beads would also too harsh for sensitive skin. Another biggest disadvantage of this beads exfoliation, regardless of age and skin type, is the beads are not biodegradable that affect the environment.

You will want to carefully choose an exfoliation method that is so gentle to remove the dead cells but not to eliminate and hurt your living cells!

KATHLEEN® 150 ml cleansing lotion also supply with 2 gauze muslin face cloth which is made of the finest cotton fabric that can gently exfoliation, lifting away the makeup and dead skin cells without damaging the living cells, leaving your skin instantly glow.

If you, like me, need a spritz of tonifying mist following the facial wash, to revitalize and soothe the skin, reduce the redness, then KATHLEEN® Rebalancing & Soothing Tonifying Mist will change your life and your skin’s future.

Experience a refreshing spritz of Kathleen’s Tonifying Mist, it quenches skin with abundant moisture to maintain balance and helps to relieve dry skin, soothes surface of irritation. This alcohol-free mist with active aloe vera and glycerin gently revitalizes skin suppleness; Chamomile water and lemon extract work together to heal and soothe skin irritation, leaving skin more tone, less redness and radiant appearance. Perfect for a post-cleanser toner or whenever your skin needs refreshing and soothing.

 

 

 

 

KATHLEEN® officially launches the Cleansing Lotion and the Tonifying Mist on the 1st of May 2017, both available online. These Cleansing Lotion and Tonifying Mist will sure be something you looked forward to at the end of the day and in the morning.

 

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