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Garden and fashion news? Creative director Olivier Rousteing returned to the catwalk last night, presenting a collection which was designed as a response to his own suffering after being burned and scarred as a result of an explosion in his home in 2020. It was a message of the power of hope and truth, he said and, while not originally intended as a response to what is happening in Ukraine, those are two things we have never needed more than we do right now. These runway offerings were not designed as a direct response to the recent horrific invasion of our neighbours and I would never dare to even think of comparing the suffering that they are going through right now with the problems that I have had on social media. Still, as we watch the news, my team and I do keep in mind this collection’s message: united in solidarity, we can rely on the power of hope and truth to push back against hate, lies and aggression. Discover additional details at fashion.

There are places to go, people to see and the many ensembles to suit. So while on the one hand there's a very clear shift towards revealing, ultra-sassy, cut-to-here-and-slashed-to-there kind of dressing, there's also a very chic, understated antithesis at play. It speaks to a modern shopper's whims and natural inclination to change one's mind. Some days you might channel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in a classic, all-beige get-up and others be more Dua Lipa in a rad minidress and stacked platforms. We are complex characters, and our wardrobes, and favourite brands, must keep up.

Start the wedding ceremony off with a festive feeling. Many couples offer pre-ceremony cocktails as a way to get their guests celebrating upon arrival. Expert tip: Perfect for warm weather weddings there has been a spike in couples offer a pre-ceremony glass of champagne or another cocktail that allows guests to kick off the celebration. Seating is a big part of the planning process but gone are the days when you have to seat everyone in a traditional manner. Couples today are mixing table sizes and shapes, offering unique seating such as lounge furniture and even covered hay bales for a rustic feel. Expert tip: Get creative and start looking at ways you can play up a unique seating chart at your event. From long tables to a mix of square and round tables it seems tables are a fun way to mix and match a unique seating arrangement. If you want to play up other seating arrangements you can add in benches, vintage chairs, couches, and even a relaxed lounge area.

Low set textured ponytails: There’s something so feminine and chic about a ponytail and we will continue to see textured ponytails in 2022. The look is less cheerleader and more effortless chic, with volume at the crown and pulled back into a ponytail above the nape of the neck. Your wedding veil choice is really important if you love the look of a bridal ponytail. Choose a veil that’s attached to a smaller hair comb (1.5-2.5 inches) to create a smaller teardrop silhouette in the hair. A wide veil comb (anything wider than 2.5 inches) will overwhelm your look and will cover up the ponytail. Find even more details at https://www.quant6.com/.

Sit down with your partner and determine what the three most important aspects of your wedding will be. Is it the food and drinks? The venue or specific wedding date? Locking in a certain wedding photographer or live band? Prioritize those details and be willing to compromise on the rest. This will help you stay within your budget. With so many sources of inspiration out there, it can be a bit overwhelming. Find a few resources you like best—on Pinterest, Instagram, trusty bridal sites (including Brides.com, of course!)—and start researching. Having a good sense of the type of wedding style you want helps immensely once you start meeting with potential vendors. Creating one or more Pinterest boards—or even a visual collage on a cork board or poster board—will help you to figure out what sort of look and feel you really want.

While you can’t exactly load it in the car and take it to a local park, this outdoor kitchen kit from Tytus is a portable grill, with sturdy wheels that allow you to move it around your patio or deck. It’s more like an outdoor kitchen island with a cooking surface. The grill is fueled by propane and has no electrical parts, just a side sear burner and an ice bucket. There’s an ice bucket built in to keep things cold too. A rotisserie kit and grill cover are optional. Another great DIY option, these modular kitchen frame kits from Big Ridge Outdoor Kitchens allow you to design around as many components as your space and budget. Each piece can be ordered with vents, back splash panels and GFCI outlets. Once you assemble the frame, you can customize it with a tile or granite countertop, stone or stucco, and appliances that fit in your price range.