We are all used to the fact that in order to get married the bride has to be dressed in white. Indeed, the colour white is probably the most popular of the colours to get married in, but you will find from time to time a woman who is “brave” enough to show up at her wedding dressed in something else than snow white.

When it comes to Bridesmaid dresses there are many colours that are popular these days from silver and purple to navy or pink. It is ultimately up to the bride to choose something should would be comfortable wearing. After all, this is her wedding day and she has a right to decide what she wants to do with it.

If you are unsure how to plan your own wedding day I would highly recommend using the colour purple as a great way to express yourself. Just look at those Cheap Purple Bridesmaid Dresses to see how you too incorporate them in your wedding. Maybe you have never thought about going in this direction, but I truly hope that I have convinced you into doing something that you might find fun to do. After all, how many women have you heard of wearing purple on their wedding day? Probably not that many, but let not this scare you off. At least you will have a chance to be unique. Nobody should be able to talk you into wearing white if this is something that you don’t want to do. Just try to be unique and you should be able to feel good about yourself.

I am sure that there are many people out there who appreciate the true value of music and everything it brings to our lives. This is why when you hear about items such as motu ultralite you are guaranteed to know that you are heading in the right direction of making music even a more enjoyable event in your life, something you can look forward to every day of your life and something that you like to do.

The challenge is to know what to invest your savings in. Obviously the choice is up to you, because each and every household has its peculiarities. However, it is quite possible to define the main lines in investment.

First, it is important to know your personal projects for the next 10 years. Buying a house, setting up a company, working abroad are all lifestyle choices that will necessarily influence the choice of your investments. It is based on these projects that you will define a strategy to manage your wealth.

I for one intend to go live abroad in the coming years or possibly invest my money in the creation of a company. Hence, I cannot afford to block my capital for too long.

As for the evaluation of different investments, I would say there are three parameters that count: profitability, risk involved, and finally the liquidity of the investment (the ability to recover your money slowly or quickly). An important factor is taxation. I evaluate taxation together with profitability (profitability after tax).

The purchase of your main residence is an attractive investment but due to the high inflation that has affected real estate in the last 15 years I recommend you be especially careful on this point.

I find my financial situation rather peculiar because at 30 I have no credit but only cash. I would have liked to invest in real estate but I have not had the opportunity. I think doing like everyone is not necessarily the best option (especially all those executives who take 25 years of credit to live in a tiny box). At least now I have the means to finance my career and earn even more money.

Excel sheet to manage my personal finances

I use it every night to note what I spent and what I earned (for those employees on a payroll you enter what you’ve earned once a month after your receive your pay). I have an extra column for total reduction using promo codes.

This Excel sheet has three tabs, the first entitled “Receipts” allows me to note my daily receipts and expenses (if you like the approach “once a month I take out all my withdrawal receipts” nothing prevents you from entering the total that day and nothing the other days. It boils down to the same thing). The second tab labeled “Monthly Receipts” allows for a summary by month and serves in particular to show month by month how much money has been saved.

A third tab called “Budget” is more like a reminder. This helps me note my estimated budget and I can return to it quickly.

The Excel sheet is simple but I have used it for several years and it lets me know exactly where I am in my expenses and my cash flow, feel free to ask me questions and adjust according to your needs. Like everything in life, you have to find the method that works for you.

Growth in luxury travel exceeded that for overall travel from 2011 to 2015, according to Amadeus’s “Shaping the Future of Luxury Travel” report. The demand for travel has remained constant, and the luxury market has remained resilient despite economic times.

In addition to luxury trips, avid travelers need the right technology and gadgets to accompany them. If you have one of these luxury tech lovers in your life, here’s a round-up of some of the best tech gifts on the market.

Galaxy S7 Edge Smartphone

It’s probably no surprise that the Hotels.com Mobile Travel Tracker found that 76 percent of travelers named their mobile device as their number one travel accessory. In fact, twice as many people choose to travel with their smartphone than a loved one. Treat your loved one to the luxury of a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge that comes with a 12-megapixel, rear-facing camera and a 5-megapixel, front-facing camera to capture clear photos and fluid videos. The Galaxy S7 also is compatible with Android Pay and Samsung Pay to make purchasing while traveling quick and easy.

Miragii Smart Necklace

A clunky, unsightly Bluetooth hanging from your ear is a thing of the past. The Miragii custom-designed necklace displays your texts and calls by projecting your messages right onto your hand. It also lets you listen to music on the go. Wearers can make their friends jealous by choosing from platinum or other metallic designs. Your loved one can pair it with their favorite black dress for an evening out or use it to get a little work done while waiting at the airport.

Ravi Ratan Cufflinks

Women aren’t the only ones who can dress up their Wi-Fi enabled devices. Give the man in your life Wi-Fi enabled Ravi Ratan cufflinks. Choose from sterling silver, turquoise, engraved or novelty shaped cufflinks that keep him connected while traveling. They double as a Wi-Fi hotspot and they have a 2GB USB so the man in your life can store music, images, files and documents. He’ll feel like James Bond when he’s traveling around the world.

Wacaco Minipresso

Luxury travelers with a taste for fine espresso are never far from their favorite brew with this gadget. The highly portable Minipresso prepares quality shots, weighs less than 1 pound and is just under seven inches long. Luxury travelers don’t need electricity or compressed air to get their Minipresso up and running. Instead, its design relies on hand operation. It’s the perfect portable espresso maker for anyone who loves glamping (glamorous camping) in comfort or just wants a fantastic, reliable shot of espresso.

Lytro Camera

Get your shutterbug luxury traveler the Lytro camera to create multiple looks from a single picture. They can use Lytro’s features to edit their pictures and change their focus, tilt and animation. They can even turn their photos into a 3-D image. So you’re not just giving the gift of a luxury travel camera, but the ability to take amazing photos no matter how poorly the first shot actually turned out.

 

By now, you’ve heard about veganism either from your friends, your family or in your general social circle. Maybe you dismissed it at first as a phase. But now you’re giving it some serious thought, given your particular health risks or perhaps your desire to reduce your own impacts on the environment. In any case, you’re about to embark on a very interesting, healthy and delicious adventure. It’s important to take things slow, as well as incorporate new and nutrient-rich foods, in order to make the transition.

Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Gradually easing into your new way of eating is vital to make sure you can stick to it. The Vegan Society gives some excellent advice, including making small changes to your meals in the beginning. Modifying one meal at a time, or choosing a day of the week where you only eat vegan, are great starting points. Once you’ve mastered those minor challenges, you’ve learned some things to help you expand.

Be Sure to Get Your Vitamins and Minerals
If you’re not careful, the very first thing that will disappear from your diet is vitamin B12. According to this article on Health.com, it’s only found in meat and other animal foods. Its deficiency causes some pretty harmful effects, so opt for a daily B12 supplement. Or if you choose to eat fortified foods, be sure to consume at least three micrograms total of B12 per day.
When looking at missing nutrients, iron should be the next one on your list. Since the majority of traditionally iron-rich foods are animal-based, you’ll either need to find plant-based equivalents or incorporate a supplement in your daily regimen. Dark leafy greens, legumes and sunflower seeds are great sources to get this mineral without eating meat. And foods loaded with vitamin C help with iron absorption. Many kinds of dark greens are powerhouses in both iron and C, but you can also up your intake of C with citrus fruits.
Thankfully, you’ll get your other vitamins, minerals and antioxidants by introducing a multifarious mixture of fruits, vegetables and grains into your meals. Beta-carotene usually comes from orange-colored vegetables such as carrots, pumpkin and sweet potatoes. Your body converts this into retinol, or vitamin A. Many kinds of grains contain minerals such as selenium, other B vitamins (including niacin and folate) and magnesium. Make sure to choose options that also include amble amounts of fiber, which aids in maintaining your digestive tract as well as slowing blood sugar spikes.

Protein, Calcium and Fat
Since most people primarily rely on animal products to supply their protein, calcium and fats, you’ll need to be more conscious of incorporating new sources of them in your meal plan. Legumes, including beans and lentils, are one of the top plant-based protein sources around. They’re also pretty versatile, and work well in many kinds of dishes. Also, calcium can be supplied by green leafy vegetables, kidney beans, black-eyed peas, oranges and fortified dairy substitutes.
Fat is a little easier to replace, because it’s so plentiful in vegetable-based forms. The most famous of these are extra virgin olive oil, peanut oil, and coconut oil, all of which are good sources of heart-smart monounsaturated fats. Additionally, canola oil is a notable source of omega-3 fatty acids. And if you’re looking for alternatives to your old dressings, condiments and dips, read labels when you shop and select vegan products such as the Just Mayo line from HamptonCreek.

New Adventures Through New Foods
Since the standard American diet will not likely support your efforts to go vegan, you’ll be venturing into new foods and cuisines to enrich your new style of eating. Middle Eastern, Indian, Chinese, Thai and Ethiopian food are very friendly for non-meat eaters. Cultural aspects, such as the ahimsa concept of non-violence and compassion for other living things observed in many Indian religions, typically influence the food that’s eaten. In other cases, a lack of meat or animal products led to food selections to get needed nutrients in other ways.
Going vegan might sound overwhelming, but you’re in for an exciting journey. Just like Rome wasn’t conquered overnight, no one expects you to make completely revolutionary dietary changes right away. Making slow gradual modifications, being aware of your nutritional needs and being open to new foods are vital steps to making the switchover successfully. You’ll enjoy increased wellness, as well as non-tangible benefits in other ways.