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10 Strange Ways to Get Married … Posted: 03 Jun 2010 08:01 AM PDT Some people enjoy getting married in a chapel as the bride wears a white dress and the groom wears a black tuxedo with all of their family and friends around them. Then, you have others who like getting married in different ways. Apparently, standing in a church just is not memorable enough for them. Hey, if you are in the need of some strange wedding ideas, then you are in luck, because I am going to give you my top 10 strange ways to get married… 10. Skydiving Wedding Photo Credit: PrettyProblem How about a skydiving wedding? What? You don't like the thought of plunging from the sky as you are watching the ground get closer and closer? Well, some people actually dig this. It once started out as a rare event and has now gone up in popularity as it is on the list of wedding planners all over the world. 9. Mount Kembla Wedding Photo Credit: kelpenhagen How about a Mount Kembla wedding? C’mon you can’t tell me that you don’t find the idea of a mountain top wedding just a little bit intriguing. Plus imagine how gorgeous the wedding photos will turn out to be! 8. A Clue Style Wedding Photo Credit: deadeyebart a.k.a Brett Would you like to add a hint of murder in your nupitals? Then try a living game of Clue that has a carefully scripted murder plot as a party theme. It makes for a great wedding reception! And hey, family games are always fun!

8 Wacky Beauty Treatments … Posted: 03 Jun 2010 01:23 AM PDT In the pursuit of beauty (or profits), manufacturers and salons come up with ever more weird and wonderful ways of making us look younger and improving our skin and body… allegedly. Try at your own risk. 1. The Bed of Nails To quote the reporter, 'My skin feels as if I’ve just hurled myself backwards into a seething pit of hedgehogs'. I say 'Ow ow ow ow OWWWWWW!' Photo credit: dailymail.co.uk 2. The Derma Roller Designed to improve the appearance of your face. Don't ask me how I know this, but I believe this implement is used by certain people to inflict pain on other parts of your body. Hmmm. Photo Credit: ichigo_no_uzu 3. Fish Yes, fish. Not eating it, not taking fish oil capsules, but dipping your tootsies in a bowlfull of 'Doctor fish'. These tiny creatures feed on dead flesh, and the treatment is said to help those who suffer from eczema and other skin diseases. Not for the ticklish or anyone who's seen 'Piranha'. Photo Credit: femalefirst.co.uk

44 Surprising Pictures of Celebrities When They Were Kids … Posted: 02 Jun 2010 08:30 PM PDT Have you ever wondered what celebrities looked like long before they became the stars that they are today? Were they cute? angelic? perhaps a little dorky with huge glasses? Well wonder no more! Here’s presenting 44 absolutely delightful pictures of celebrities from their childhood. Enjoy! :) 1. Avril Lavigne Oh my my! A wee bit nerdy but cute nonetheless. Who knew she would turn out to be a rockstar of sorts someday… Before: After: 2. Axl Rose Agreed the picture isn’t quite clear but from what I can see he was quite a good looking kid…shiny hair et all. Before: After: 3. Barbara Streisand Not a fan of Barbara but I gotta say, she looks quite lovely don’t you think? Before: After: 4. Ben Stiller All I have to say is that I love the big poofy hair! Go 70’s!!! Before: After: 5. Brad Pitt Sigh! So he was always pretty. He must have been one of those guys in high school that all the girls loved and all the guys loathed. Before: After: 6. Cameron Diaz Cameron was such a pretty little girl. I adore the feathered hair-do! Before: After: 7. Charlize Theron Omg! I can’t get over those glasses. They’re actually pretty darn adorable especially over those gorgeous green eyes. Before: After: 8. Cher Cher looks like quite a charming young woman don’t you think? Love the smile! Before: After: 9. Dave Mustaine Dave is one of those people who grow older but retain the same facial features know what I mean? Same face. Crazier hair! Before: After:

5 Turquoise Summer Essentials… Posted: 02 Jun 2010 06:56 PM PDT 1. For Your Nails Turquoise nail polish? Yes please! Chanel points turquoise as one of the shades for your nails this summer. Check out this post for more shade options. 2. For Covering Up This turquoise smocked top is just too sweet to pass up. The brilliant color, the details, the shape! This is definitely a summer must-have. 3. For Strutting at the Beach Get a pair of turquoise bikini similar to the one Halle is rocking here. The color goes well with her skin tone, doesn’t it? 4. For Your Neck You may not be a big fan of summer scarves but this fun turquoise one (last photo) may just make you change your mind. The print is utterly lovely. 5. For Your Eyes Looking for stunning beach makeup ideas? Why don’t you try turquoise on your eyelids? You will look summer sassy sexy, for sure.