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Page 2 SPRING BRIDES EDITION Wednesday January 18 1989 Pearls are a brides best friend Sorting your marriage off on the right foot Ever since history first bride said the first I do pearls have been a bride s best friend Once considered mystical gems with the power ensure long life and prosperity today pearls are perhaps the perfect jewel to accompany a blush ing bride down the aisle A fine strand of pearls probably the single jewelry item a bride can wear states Linda Weichenneder Bride magazine Not onl ire pearls elegant ttonal and n fashion but otnpleniLni almost any design as well They seem to have the unique abil to pick up and enhance the glow of a woman on her wedding day Indeed pearls which come in a variety of shapes from round io baroque in col from while io black and in lengths from choker to opera will surely flatter any woman and the gown she chooses to wear ihe wide array of different bridal designs on the market today all it takes is a little fashion savvy and good taste to the perfect strand of to a particular look For off the shoulder scoop and boat necklines shorter strands of pearls in single or multiple layers are the key For high and neck styles long strands pearls create a regal yet demure feeling Just as a woman will consider the style gown when selecting the right length of pearls for her she should also take account what color pearls go best with her skin and hair tones Experts say that creamy pearls a golden overtone look besi on women with dark skin and dark hair Off white cream colored pearls are perfect on women olive and fair complexions and dark hair And rose or pink hued pearls are smashing for those with fair complexions and blonde or red hair When shopping for pearls keep in mind that lustre the clarity of the re fleeting surface of the pearl and the deep seated glow that seems to come from within the heart of the pearl are two important factors that influence price While natural pearls arc the most ex pensive ire also very rare Cultured pearls whnh are also line jewelry arc considerably less expensive The only difference between cultured and natural pearls is that man has given the oyster a helping hand by surgically inserting an irritant into the oyster rather than leaving it to nature imitations are by far cheaper than cultured or natural pearls in more ways than price alone and are completely According to Freddy president of the Cultured Pearl Association a marked increase in pearl sales across the country over the past three years has been directly related to a growing appreciation for formal weddings think that in this day and age when things seem to be moving faster growing larger and selling harder than most people care to admit traditional con cepis such as marriage and family life are looked upon as a basis for stability he said You ve spent months and monihs planning the most important day of your life but have you thought your reef Thai right You re going to be very dependent on your feet and you need ihem to be as comfortable as possible Ans makers of Isotoner Comfort Slippers believes that you should start your marriage off on the right fool with the following foot tips Wear your wedding shoes before your actual wedding day There s nothing worse than enduring foot pain alt night long just because your shoes haven been broken in If you treat yourself to a manicure before the wedding why not treat your feet to a pedicure Try this at home rou tine Soak your feet in lukewarm water soap them all over use a pumice stone to help smooth and soften corns and dry thoroughly apply a moistur polish and you re ready to go For the ultimate in comfort at your reception think about wearing a pair of white ballet style satin slippers like Iso toner Boudoir Slippers Adorned with pearls ihey II complement any wedding dress and help you dance the night away in style and comfort Since more ana more are going on honeymoons don forget to bring comfortable shoes for daytime sightseeing And if your 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