COCOMELODY WEDDING DRESSES

Never in my live I've dreamt about my wedding. 

When I was younger I've never ever ever thought about what kind of dress I would like to wear if or when I go down the aisle. 

But lately I've been more curious about it. It's funny because, I never thought I wanted a nice dress but since I've started searching about it I've found that there are actually some dresses that fit my personality and that I would actually wear! COCOMELODY is an online shop presents a huge number of dresses, all styles and types with great quality and with awesome prices! For over 15 years, CocoMelody has been an expert producing excellent dresses in Wedding Industry. The idea behind is store is to "o make every bride happy, no matter what their budget might be". How awesome is this concept?! I think is great, because me personally, I don't want to spend 20k$ on a dress that I'm only gonna wear for half a day! I browsed a little bit and I've found several dresses that I LOVE -- and at an awesome price point! 

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The first one that I loved is this A lined backless gown . I love the neckline and the back. I think it's just so simple but at the same time so romantic! I really like it. It is something I would wear. I also love the ribbon, it gives it a pop of colour and for me breaks the wight and gives it a fun element.

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Another one that caught my eyes, was this Sheath-Column Silhouette Backless Wedding Dresses . It is more fitted and it is super sexy without being over-the-board. I love the long open back and the straps. And the lace. Gorgeous. 

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The last one I've chosen is this very simple Tulle one. It is so simple, but the dress it self has such a lovely texture. I don't know why but for me it reminds me of a weeding on the beach. It looks so light and flowy. And I love the long V in the back. I think this dress would look great with a very sparkly necklace.

So if you are thinking about getting married, planning the most important day of your life, or if you are just curious about wedding dress, visit cocomelody.com ! I'm sure you will find something to help making your day even more perfect :)

Braces | Week #18 Update + #slighlyregretingit

This last week has been rough to say the least. I've had a lot of pain. Way more that I had with my top braces. During the first 3 or 4 days, just moving my mouth was painful. Most of the pain was on the right side, and I felt like my teeth were being pulled out, like something was constantly pulling them outwards... it's hard do explain. And at the same, i was feeling some resistance when I tried to open my mouth. I was so uncountable that I even had to take some sleeping pills. Now, it doesn't hurt any more.

With all this pain I would expect some movements,  but not. I don't see any differences.

And you know something great? Food gets stuck EVERYWHERE!  I need to brush, gargle,  floss every freaking time I eat something and sometimes that's not even enough! It's so disgusting ans annoying! As for my top braces,  no changes too. But I guess there's not much left to change.

#slighlyregretingit

Review | LUSH Mint Julips Lip Scrub

You all know, by now, how much I like exfoliating stuff, right?  I don't need to explain it again...

Anyway,  because of having braces my lips get extremely dry - specially during the night.  So the other week when I went to Lush I remembered how much I used to love their lip scrubs! I think it was the very first Lush product I've ever tried and I had just completely forgotten how much I adored it.

So I picked up the Mint Julip Lip Scrub, which is actually a sugar scrub. Oh yeah, it is made of sweet sweet granulated sugar that you can eat! This one has a smell that I love: thin mints -- or after eight chocolates! Oh it's delicious! It has vanilla extract and a bunch of essential oils that make you lips smooth and nurtured!

I really enjoy using this product in the morning and in the shower. And I just need to mention the smell once again! Super good!

To use it, you just take a pea-size amount -- you don't need much, a little bit goes a long way -- and you just rub it on your lips with your finger. applying some pressure to really loosen up all the dead skin. Then you can lick the excess and apply your favorite lip balm. And that's it. Your lips will look smooth and shinny all day long!

Poison Prevention Week 2016 | Asbestos & Mesothelioma

Today I'm bringing you a post a little bit more serious from my regular posts. I was contacted by Cameron and his wife Heather to talk a little bit about toxins and to promote Poison Prevention Week. Heather was exposed to asbestos as a young girl, and in 2005 was diagnosed with a type of cancer that is caused by being exposed to asbestos. Since than, Cameron has made his mission to spread the word about toxins and their presence in our homes. 

We've all heard about toxins, right?. But do you know what is a toxin and where they can be found? Most people don't. They think that toxins are something that is only found in dangerous and controlled substances. Well, you know what? That's no true at all. We encounter toxins in our daily basis, in our common household objects, and we don't even realize.

A toxin is a substance that is harmful for humans, that comes from a natural or biological source. It's just a fancy name for a poison. This word is much more scary, don't you agree...? Poison... Yeah, but that's exactly what a toxin is. And we are poising yourselves everyday without even knowing. And many of this toxins -- if not all --  affect our bodies by causing cancer.

Some of this toxins come from compounds that are present in plastics, detergents or even in textiles. But having this information, we can pay attention and try to avoid buying products that contain specifically this specific products. For example, a lot of make up products or shower products already clearly claim that they are "Parabens  free". It is important to avoid this type of products specially if you have kids, if you're trying to get pregnant or if you have a historical of cancer in your family or if you are more prone to have cancer for some reason.  If you know how cancer "works" you know what I mean... Anyway, whatever is you case or situation, you want to keep the odds of having cancer at bay. At least I know I want. I have been concerned with this issue for many years, and whenever I can I try to pay attention and avoid products that my be harmful.

But there are one specific thing that what worries me the most. Asbestos (amianto, in Portuguese).

Asbestos can be found in roofs of schools and public buildings, It was the main material used for roofing in 70's. And it causes cancer. In fact, it causes a specific type of cancer called  mesothelioma. Since the connection between mesothelioma and asbestos was scientifically proven, a lot of buildings were re-roofed, replacing the asbestos for other materials. But not all of them have been converted yet. Actually, last week I saw on the news that a kinder-garden in the city where I live still have asbestos on the roof. The news-piece was basically the director of the place was saying that ALL the ladies that worked there had some sort of cancer in some point of their life. Coincidence? I don't think so. I know that kinder-garden, I know people that went there. It scares be, because we just don't know that it is there.

Heather was diagnosed with mesothelioma, after giving birth to her baby girl, years later after being exposed! She was given 15 months to live, but luckily after a life-saving surgery she is well and thriving today! If you'd like find more information about her journey and history you can check her blog series at  mesothelioma.com/heather/survivor .

Mesothelioma -- as well as other form of cancer -- are preventable, but it is important to be informed about toxins and carcinogens.

To Heather and Cameron, thank you so much for sharing your story with my and with the world and thank you for the opportunity to share this information and be a part of this event.