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    emkay625    6/5/2010   Austin, TX

    http://www.collages.net/store/guest_login.asp?username=MaryKate+and+Zac&password=27371

    My bridal pics are in. I'm seeking honest opinions about the dress, how the dress fits, hair, makeup, veil, etc. I'm 3 months out from my wedding, so I've got time to make changes! Comments/critiques about anything and everything are appreciated

     
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    bobbypinpearls    July 17, 2010   Arkansas

    You look absolutely beautiful! The dress and veil look great on you!

     
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    Habibah14    October 24, 2010   Fairfield County, Connecticut

    First, LOOOOOVE you dress, hair, makeup is flawless, love everything!.. the dress looks beautiful on you and it's gorgous-- you asked for honest opion so the only thing I would ask is what bra are you wearing? it looks like the dress is making you look flatter than you are-- I can tell you have some girls so I would say maybe try a bra that will lift up instead of hold you down? I think you look stunning, timeless, and elegant! congrats!

     
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    emkay625    6/5/2010   Austin, TX

    Haha I am super flat - a very small B. I had the lady sew in some cups but all it really did was kind of push everything up in a not so flattering way. I think I maybe need to get one of those long torso backless bra things?

     
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    PrncssDva    October 16, 2010   Memphis, TN

    You look absloutely stunning! HAir....make-up...dress...yes yes yes! I do agree with habibah though about the bra. Maybe you should try one that pushes up or something.

     
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    Habibah14    October 24, 2010   Fairfield County, Connecticut

    You don't look flat at all like boob wise if that makes sense haha-- the girls are coming up but you know what I mean from the front--- reminds me of like Jane Austin era where it holds you down and up-- like flat across... maybe try a longling one I think that's what it's called. LOOOOVE you dress though, what's the designer?? You look so timeless. Is that your venue?

     
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    silverbrooke    July 24, 2010   Washington, D.C.

    I'd love to see a more close up shot of the back of your head...couldn't make out the detail work on the curls that well, but it looked like it held up for you.  Your glow shines through in the photography!

     
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    emkay625    6/5/2010   Austin, TX

    Yes I know exactly what you mean! Maybe the dress is a little smidge too tight across the top? It's a Priscilla of Boston Vineyard from their sample sale. (I'm a sucker for deals). Anyhoo, the dress was way too big when I got it, so the seamstress took it in a ton. Maybe I should have her let it out a smidge?

     
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    2PeasinaPod       Philadelphia

    I think you look great! I do have to say that the sewn in cups made your boobs push up...and I'm not that big of a fan. I think your girls would look better without those cups and a better bra perhaps? Otherwise, I think you look great!

     
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    You look gorgeous! Your make-up is sooo pretty and natural :)

    My only suggestion would be to get a long line bra to smooth out the torso area. It seems like the dress doesn't have enough of its own support and that is why it isn't holding your boobs up properly. I think once you get the proper undergarment you will look perfect!

     
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    emkay625    6/5/2010   Austin, TX

    I think you ladies are right...long-line bra is the way to go.....where would I locate one of those babies?

     
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    PrncssDva    October 16, 2010   Memphis, TN

    try VS

     
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    snapdragn73    November 13, 2010   Irvine CA, Wedding is in Hawaii on Oahu

    I LOVE this photo session - I wish I was able to do something like this (hmmm - giving me ideas!) 

    I think that you could get away with less of a traditional brown/bronze lip color and more pink.  You have gorgeous eyes, and skin.  Something in a soft natural pinkish hue would bring out your eyes more, and if you are using those bright colors in your bouquet I don't think it will clash with your look.

    Lip color is a touchy subject, and I know we all have our perfect/ideal colors - so you can blow my comment out of the water if you want and I'd understand.

     
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    Habibah14    October 24, 2010   Fairfield County, Connecticut

    I got one at Macy's-- any department store will have one or even like Marshalls or TJ Maxx, not sure what you have down in TX. Good luck and really, you look so beautiful! Your FI is going to be beside himself :)

     
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    emkay625    6/5/2010   Austin, TX

    Oooo no I completely agree snapdragon73 - thinking of doing more of a corally pink shade

     
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    MissAsB    June 6, 2009   Married in CO, Living in AL

    You look gorgeous!  I am a small B too and it looks like you had more cleavage than I did.  I don't think you should have them take the dress out, it might be too lose then.  I agree that a longline bra would help to keep your boobs up.  I found some at barenecessities.com.

     
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    poetryreader80    June 12, 2010   Florida

    I got a great deal here: http://stores.ebay.com/Chelsea-Marketeers_Bras-Bra-Sets-Bustiers-Corsets_longline_W0QQ_fsubZ5675972QQ_scZ1QQ_sidZ3564442QQ_stickyZ1QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14?_sop=2&_sc=1.

    You look great, and I love the blue on your bouquet. Is that one of your colors or your "something blue"?

     
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    spaganya    September 4, 2010   Arlington, VA/wedding in Williamsburg, VA

    i agree with the PP - you are stunning :)

    i would also look into the bust/torso area to make sure that the dress sits right on your chest. in some of the pics i get the feeling that it might fall down? how fitted is it in the chest area? the tighter the better so you dont have to tug on it all night.

     
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    marywil1    September 18, 2013   NYC - Wedding in PR

    Amazing wedding pics!

     
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    sctigergirl81    October 10, 2010   TigerTown, SC

    hey now! nothing wrong with a B cup lol

    i think you look great! in fact before i saw your post that you thought you looked flat i was thinking wow that fits her boobs great! haha

    simply beautiful, LOVE ur portraits =)

     
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    soychailatte    September 12, 2010   Columbus, Ohio

    These portraits are GORGEOUS! I love them all, and I think you look beautiful. I agree that a pinker lip would be pretty with your coloration, but I also like the color you have.

     
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    Bella13    May 13, 2009   Honolulu, Hawaii

    I love these photos! You look stunning and you're so smart to have done this. I wish I had thought of doing something like that. I would've changed a few things about my dress. The only thing I would change is your hair. It looks lovely from the side and from the back, but when you're taking photos dead on it looks a little boring. Maybe bring a few pieces down in your face?

     
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    alishadhs4    June 5, 2010   Colorado Springs, CO

    btw, i know you said 3 months, but its actually less than two :)

     
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    emkay625    6/5/2010   Austin, TX

    Oh I know.....I'm pretending we're not that close for my own personal sanity......

     

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    Thank you ladies for all of your suggestions! I knew the Hive would be helpful.

     

    Also, I'm thinking of doing my hair like this bride here:

    http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/04/09/from-inspiration-to-reality-the-design-ii-9/

    Better?

     
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    Bella13    May 13, 2009   Honolulu, Hawaii

    Yes, I love it! That will look great on you :)

     
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    Mrs.Lundvik    September 4, 2010   Sweden

    OMG - You look absolutely STUNNING!

     

    I think the chest area looks just fine - I would not change it - I really like that look and think it looks a bit "renaissancey".(are you comfortable with it don't change it, and vice versa)

    About your hair I think you should wear it in a way that you are comfortable with i.e. the way of your personal style - it it important. (I for one don't like to have hair in my face and would never have loose hair around my face)

    I really like your make up, maby your look would benefit more from a pinkish and somewhat lighter lipcolor but again, think about your own personal style, when you go to a party - what lipcolor do you use?

     

     

    Again I really liked your pics!

     
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    Mrs.Lundvik    September 4, 2010   Sweden

    Ok, now I looked at the pics in the link you posted above and I am going to have almost the same updo as her... :-)

     
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    emkay625    6/5/2010   Austin, TX

    I love her hair - when I saw that post on SMP, it was like Hallelujah! I'd been looking for a pic of just the right thing for forever.

     
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    what2bee    August 13, 2011  

    Yay! Hot mama, these are gorgeous!!! Spring is a good color on you!

     
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    gionnetto    January 11, 2011   Live: Italy, Wedding: Ireland

    Since you specifically asked for criticism I have a few :)

    One is, the veil is wrong for your gown. You would need something on your hair that focuses the attention on your face rather than the bottom of your gown, for example a flower in your hair and a mantilla veil (or even a birdcage veil, as long as it balances you in the vertical axis.

    Second one is, you need some bling! You have a very beautiful neck and shoulders, bring the attention there by wearing chandelier earrings and a necklace with a pendant.

    Third is, the round bouquet doesn't look as good on you as as a teardrop/cascade bouquet would! Also avoid green in your bouquet because it doesn't look good with your complexion (I have the same problem!).

    Everything else is great (aside from the shoes I dislike but they look great on you so I won't b*tch about those LOL). In particular, the make up is awesome. I would suggest, however, you use one of those products that catch light and reflect is to diminish the reddish undertone (to reiterate: I have the same problem LOL).

    You rock!

     

     
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    foreveryours    August 7, 2010   Houston

    Love your shoes, I'm wearing the same ones :)

     
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    beeloved    June 11, 2011   Alabama

    Fabulous!

     
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    barndance    May 29, 2011   Destination wedding in Colorado

    The flower detail on the waist is beautiful and the whole thing is too!  I LOVE the whole look, like someone else said - timeless.

     

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