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THE OAKVILLE BEAVERWednesday, March 10, 1999 D5 SPRING FASHION '99 Spring brings bridal fashions. Brides-to-be and grooms-to-be got to find out what's hot in wedding services these days at the Oakville Spring Bridal Show, held last Saturday at the Ramada Inn and Convention Centre. There were all kinds of features, including the latest in bridal fashions, musicians, planning tips, etc., and brides got a sneak peak of the luxurious bridal suite offered at Ramada Inn. Fashions were from Dor-Mel Bridal & Dress Salon of Oakville, and wedding planning seminars featuring Lorraine McMullen of Celebrations Event Planning. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales were donated to the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Charitable Corporation. Choose a flattering diamond design DO consider a mar­ quise or emerald cut that lies on the hori­ zontal (across the fin­ gers) if you have extra long fingers or a thin hand. The horizontal line will help to broad­ en the look of the hand. DON'T choose a diamond engagement ring with soft curves and a flat band if your fingers are not as slen­ der a you'd like. The clean, defined lines of an emerald or princess- cut diamond with accent baguettes are better choices. DO wear a ring with height by setting the diamond up about 5 MM above your hand to make your fin­ gers appear longer. This style also helps small hands carry off the look of a larger dia­ mond. DON'T forget that the traditional round brilliant diamond flat­ ters every hand shape and size. Because it sparkles the most bril­ liantly when well-cut and is the most versa­ tile of all shapes, the round brilliant contin­ ues to be the most pop­ ular shape used in dia­ mond engagement rings and diamond jewellery. DO consider wide diamond bands to shorten long thin fin­ gers N very narrow diamond bands will make fingers appear longer. DON'T immedi­ ately discount the pos­ sibility of wearing your favourite fancy shape if it doesn't appear to flatter your hand. All shapes come in different propor­ tions. For example, a pear-shaped diamond can be "chubby" (wide) which suits long, slender fingers or more elongated which compliments shorter, thicker fingers. DO wear a mar­ quise, oval, emerald cut or pear-shaped dia­ mond set parallel (ver­ tically) on your finger if you have fingers on the short side. These shapes will help lengthen the look of your hand. DON'T forget to consider which colour of metal setting would best flatter your skin tone. Traditionally (although there are many exceptions), it is thought that blondes suit a warm yellow gold while the cool look of white gold and platinum flatter brunettes. DO keep in mind that even if your fin­ gers and hands are fair­ ly short and small, you can still wear many different styles and diamond shapes if you have quite a bit of dis­ tance between the knuckle on your hand and the first knuckle on your finger (where the ring sits). R e m e m b e r , a diamond is forever. m T | 1 cGet Ready ror .. •••-- ..... J • Start rum: to hau results b\ vievs ts, nurses {^physiamt. Comfort <sr m^tdattkiUfy are aurprimiiy, j vmulMums amiktbk. GiS today. Liposuction under local anaesthesia Complete varicose vein diagnosis and treatment Laser hair removal, facial veins, leg veins Glycolic acid peels - facial rejuvenation Removal of brown spots due to sun and aging Collagen Hylaform replacement for lips and wrinkles * Botox for forehead & eye wrinkles Dr. Cynthia Blair\ M.D. 1060 Speers Rd., Oakville Oakville Health Centre, 842-5533 Dr, Cynthia BLiir has 15years experience in primary health cati u'tfh conca Oration in women's health care and obstetrics. MAURIA^CLMC ELECTROLYSIS Otter 16 }piar& of 'Experience MAUREEN SCOTT • Eyebrows arched and shaped • H airline perm anently contoured • Facial hair rem oved • B ikini line shaped • Arm s, C hest & Back hair rem oved C O U P O N F R E E H A IR R E M O V A L T R E A T M E N T (Value $25) Valid one coupon per new customer ii Expires March 31/99 a ;c o u p o n Please call for an 845-8100 appointment The gift o f well being! Registered massage Therapists/Certified Shiatsu Therapists Therapies Offered Include: • Traditional Swedish • Connective Tissue Massage Massage • Sports Massage • Shiatsu Therapy • Cranio-Sacral Therapy E ffe c t iv e In T h e T re a tm e n t Of: • Musculo-Skeletal Pain • Headaches • Stress/Tension • Whiplash/Neck Pain Release • Muscle Rehabilitation G ift C e rtif ic a te s A v a ilab le 125 Lakeshore Rd. E. Suite 304 (Navy & Lakeshore) 845-31 37 & Summer Line^^^Hertl Oakville T<WO »www. to ro n to ® !