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This updo is especially lovely on long-haired brides

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Clean, well-cared-for shoes can elevate even the simplest jeans outfit

We spent half an hour or so with the curling iron in the morning, and before long she was looking a lot like the Eowyn we know from the films (if anyone knows Miranda Otto and wants to send her a link to this blog post, please do!)

When in doubt, a white tube top atop something fitted like a maxi skirt is a going-out-approved way to go

Salads and dipping just got a whole lot better guys and way cleaner