Skip the Reception

Have you ever imagined just bailing on your formal reception and instead wandering around Wicker Park alone (with your partner of course), and maybe grabbing some good ramen and hanging out in an arcade???⁠ Basically doing whatever you want...

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This was the inspiration for our recent project with Lionhearted Events and photographer Mari Trancoso.⁠

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I'm sure there's at least a few fellow introverts who can relate. And besides- for many couples, reality looked a lot like this over the past year... so why not make the best of it!⁠

Plus- the non traditional event makes the perfect setting to wear whatever you want- like a belted bridal pantsuit, hat & boots!

Contributors;

Photography- Mari Trancoso⁠

Production- Lionhearted Events⁠

Hair & Makeup- Beauty by Ann Krause⁠

Bridal attire- Honey Bridal⁠

Groom model- Broderick

Bride model- Jasmine

How to Eat for Better Skin

Did you notice the theme happening here? If not, check out my prior post where I talk about the foods that help with hair health.

When it comes to healthy skin, I will admit that I haven't always placed enough importance on the matter. I spent much of my early-mid 20's using tanning beds to try and build a "healthy base tan". My use of an actual skin care routine at the same time could be called sporadic at best. I used to think that I would like to age naturally and thought that I would never do any of those anti-aging procedures that women older than me did. Clearly, that was before I noticed my first wrinkle.

⁠⁠Today, in addition to utilizing the help of an esthetician/dermatologist and using a handful of quality skin care products daily, I also like to remind myself of the foods that promote healthy skin every once in awhile to make sure that I am incorporating some of these items in my meals regularly.⁠⁠

Here we go!⁠⁠

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The Healthy skin list;⁠⁠

Fatty Fish⁠⁠

Avocados⁠⁠

Walnuts⁠⁠

Sunflower seeds⁠⁠

Sweet Potatoes⁠⁠

Red or Yellow Bell Peppers⁠⁠

Broccolli⁠⁠

Tomatoes⁠⁠

Soy⁠⁠

Dark Chocolate⁠⁠

Green tea⁠⁠

Red grapes⁠⁠

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Funny how much overlap there is between this and the healthy hair list, right?⁠⁠

Happy grocery shopping!

How to Eat for Healthier Hair

I'll admit, sometimes I think I could do a better job of making healthy choices. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Sure, I live a fairly active life, I like to go for long walks or bike rides just for fun, and I put some thought into eating a variety of healthy foods.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ But I have my weaknesses, like white chocolate mochas from Starbucks, over indulging in desserts, and having the habit of ending the day with a glass of wine (or 3) a few times a week- especially this last winter!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ So I've decided to do a little research and also remind myself of the foods that contain the necessary nutrients to promote and improve hair health.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ I like to remind myself of these foods every once in awhile to make sure that I am including some of these items in every grocery store run.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Here we go!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ The Healthy hair list;⁠⁠ Eggs⁠⁠ Berries⁠⁠ Spinach ⁠⁠ Fatty Fish⁠⁠ Sweet Potatoes⁠⁠ Avocados⁠⁠ Nuts⁠⁠ Seeds⁠⁠ Sweet Peppers⁠⁠ Oysters⁠⁠ Shrimp⁠⁠ Beans⁠⁠ Soybeans⁠⁠