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Wedding Dresses: Real Talk Is Pokémon Go The New Tinder

For some, a whitish, poufy cake pper of a wedding dress is as much a part of getting married as rings or vows.

White has reigned as choice nuptial hue in Western society since the Victorian era, and image of the big the image, splashy bridal gown pervades our culture, from royal weddings to Carrie Bradshaw. As it were, we talked to six recently married women who said no to the dress opting instead for rock star worthy jumpsuits, hand sewn capelets, crop tops,, yes, even denim. Not all brides are quite so wedded to tradition.

Every time I reckon about maybe breaking out my more vertiginous sandals lately, my instinctual internal response is, hm, nah, maybe it’s a consequence of dating boys who are 5’11”. Or maybe it’s just me settling in to sneakers joys.

And furry slides. It’s not that I’m immune to an ideal powers pair of heels I appreciate being forced to strut rather than speedwalk and enjoy feeling like I must have my shit at least somewhat gether if I can pull off ‘fourinch’ pumps but I’m beginning to remember how a great deal more genuine of a mood booster it is to be able to walk around outside for hours without feeling like your feet are going to fall off.

Alas, what really got me was Pokémon, while I wish I could say I came to this revelation thanks to a newfound zeal for fitness or even a conscientious attempt at self care.

I’ve gotten a littttle bit addicted to the augmented reality game in the past week and a half, like much of my demographic. That said, since apparently I’ve passed 18000 steps a day twice in the past week, while it’s successfully depleted my data plan and turned me into person kind who talks about lure modules and lastoises while out at a bar with friends, it’s also been surprisingly good for my health both the mental kind and the kind I outsource to an app.

Which brings me back to the shoes. Talk to me again when it gets cold and nobody knows I might need stilettos metaphorical lift again. Which brings me back to the shoes. Talk to me again when it gets cold and nobody knows I might need stilettos metaphorical lift again. For now, I’d happily trade in all my heels for some comfy fashion sneakers that let me hit every stop between here and Brooklyn on foot without complaint. Just think for a moment. For now, I’d happily trade in all my heels for some comfy fashion sneakers that let me hit every stop between here and Brooklyn on foot without complaint.

Alas, what really got me was Pokémon, while I wish I could say I came to this revelation thanks to a newfound zeal for fitness or even a conscientious attempt at selfcare.

Since apparently I’ve passed 18000 steps a day twice in the past week, while it’s successfully depleted my data plan and turned me into person kind who talks about lure modules and lastoises while out at a bar with friends, it’s also been surprisingly good for my health both the mental kind and the kind I outsource to an app. I’ve gotten a littttle bit addicted to the augmented reality game in the past week and a half, like much of my demographic.

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Real Talk. Now let me ask you something. Is Pokémon Go the New Tinder?

Not all brides are quite so wedded to tradition. Regularly summoned as the catalyst for frivolous pursuits, the fashion industry and forbye, the bridal industry, has started to turn over a new leaf, as women all over America dress to make the world a better place. Fashion and philanthropy seldom go hand in hand. As it were, we talked to six recently married women who said no to the dress opting instead for ‘rock star worthy’ jumpsuits, handsewn capelets, crop tops,, yes, even denim. We speak to Erin Scharf of Brides for a Cause who proves that giving back is always in style.

Business Part model includes allocating a portion of the profits from each wedding dress, to a variety of women focused charities such asAbby’s ClosestandBrides Across America, through a grant making foundation.

Visit to pre register to get your free dress! Oftentimes we’re giving away free wedding dresses to military brides and first responders July ‘1521’! FOX 12’s More Good Day Oregon stopped by our boutique to talk about the Operation Wedding Gown event we’re hosting with Brides Across America!

We also give away dresses to deserving brides whenever we can, especially for those facing serious illnesses, while our main mission is to give away funds to other charities. We recently gifted a wedding dress to Cassie, so she could fly to Hawaii in August and have her wedding ceremony dreams, witnessed by her mom, who had been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm and will undergo a craniotomy in an attempt to save her life. However, we wish Cassie and her family all the best! We didn’t hesitate, when Cassie contacted us inlate June to see if we could help with the wedding dress. Despite her illness and her upcoming surgery, Cassie’s mom was helping to plan Cassie’s ceremony and has gotten almosteverything donated! Now let me tell you something. She traveled down from the Seattle area on July 2 and left with a beautiful wedding dress!

With the dress alone costing you thousands, if you’re planning a wedding you know how expensive it can get.

Brides’ for a Cause is one of 60 bridal salons participating, and the main one in Oregon. Brides for a cause may be giving away free wedding dresses to military and first responder brides. Military brides and first responders can shop at the local Brides for a Cause store, at 4942 20th Ave. However, for more,check out BridesAcrossAmerica. Brides need to register in advance at www, Its hours are 10 -4 ‘MondaySaturday’ and noon4″ Sunday.

Real Talk. The actual question is. Is Pokémon Go the New Tinder?

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