The Ultimate Bridal Emergency Kit #911kitbyray

Fearless Tape is the perfect solution for quick clothing fixes and fashion hacks when you want your look to be perfect. And let’s be real, when do you want to look more perfect than on your wedding day? The problem is, because wedding days are generally very long and include several events, the wedding party often has little mishaps that no one sees coming. We recently found out about an amazing wedding photographer who’s doing something awesome to help his brides when these situations arise on their special day.

As a wedding photographer, Ray Alvarez has seen these mishaps many times so he decided to do something about it. He created The Official Bridal Emergency Kit for his brides, complete with Fearless Tape! Ray created this kit from experience. While photographing the moments before wedding ceremonies he noticed that brides and their bridesmaids are often in need of toiletries that no one thought to bring. Issues like tears in clothing, bad breath or smelly armpits, hairstyle mishaps, ill-fitting dresses, etc. often arise at the worst possible time. To help, Ray fills these kits with hairpins, antiperspirant wipes, breath mints, tissues, elastic bands, band aids, stain removers and of course, Fearless Tape. Because it can be such a stressful time for brides, Ray likes to help remove some of the wedding day jitters they’re most likely experiencing. If he can do that, he feels that he’s done his job.

When asked why he chose Fearless Tape out of the many options available on the market, Ray said:

“Body tape or double sided tape is a must have on the special day. Nine out of ten times, one female in your bridal party will need it. Searching for the right vendor was tough. When I saw how fearless tape was packaged, I knew I had the right tape. Minimal, simple but yet reliable. You can wear it all day and dance, move and sweat (summer weddings) and it will remain strong.”

Wondering what brides have had to say about the kit? Well obviously, they LOVE it. Ray sends the kit to his brides to be a week before their wedding. It’s a special little touch for his brides to help them feel some relief and know they’re prepared. Ray says, “with products like Fearless Tape in my kit, I know my brides will feel like they are in good hands”.

When it comes to choosing a photographer for your special day, Ray says:

“Wedding planning can be overwhelming. Make sure that you select someone who is enthusiastic about capturing your memories. Booking a destination photographer, like myself, will get you memories that will last forever. You will also receive a free #911KitByRay which includes many necessary day of items such as Fearless Tape.”

To see Ray’s gorgeous photos and inquire about destination wedding photography, visit his site at www.weddingsbyray.com. To find out more about The Official Bridal Emergency Kit, visit www.911kitbyray.com or search the hashtag #911kitbyray. And make sure to follow his work on instagram.com/weddingsbyray.

Easy Crafting with Fearless Tape

If you thought Fearless Tape was just for clothing, think again! This stuff is amazing for all sorts of things. That’s one of our favorite parts about this tape. It’s super affordable and convenient to have around the house for many uses without having to have multiple products laying around. One of the many things Fearless Tape is great for is crafting. It has all of the properties of the craft tapes you’re used to so it won’t have any problems over time as it sits on paper or other materials. But perhaps the greatest part is that you can also incorporate it into crafts involving cloth. Many craft tapes aren’t strong enough to hold fabric, meaning that you have to sew or use glues or other adhesives.

It’s great for crafting because:

• It’s acid free
• It’s heat resistant
• It’s easy tear
• It’s permanent
• It won’t buckle

It’s perfect for:

• Papercrafts
• Scrapbooks
• Cards
• Boxes
• Mounting photos
• Fabric projects
• Anything else you can think of!

If you’ve been using adhesives for your crafting, you have been seriously missing out. Using a strong double sided tape makes your projects faster and less messy. If you’re doing crafts with children, Fearless Tape is a serious time and headache saver. No more glue spills or messes, no more trying to keep the kids away from project while they dry, no more spending a day trying to get the glue off of their skin, clothes and your furniture or carpet.

And best of all, it’s easy.

How to do it:

1. Cut or tear tape to desired length. Or use our tape dots that are ¾” circles making them great for paper projects and photos.
2. Remove liner from one side.
3. Place the tape where needed. And press firmly.
4. Remove the other side of the liner.
5. Place material on adhesive.

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Feeling Fearless at Events

Events can be exciting but sometimes they can also be a little tough. Depending on the event, you may be in a situation where you don’t know a single person, or you may be seeing a bunch of people you don’t talk to on a regular basis and possibly be subjected to lots of photo and odd small talk. You want to look and feel your best, especially if you’ve looked forward to an event for a while. The good news is, whether you are dreading an event or you’re really excited, you can have the time of your life as long as you feel confident and go in with the right mindset. To begin, check out our blog posts on quick tips to boost your confidence here and feeling confident in social settings here. Those will give you lots of quick advice for setting yourself up for success. Once you’ve got those tools in your pocket, read on for some simple, powerful advice.

Dress Code

The first step to feeling confident at an event is knowing and following the dress code. There’s nothing more uncomfortable than showing up somewhere and being underdressed or outrageously overdressed. It never hurts to ask if you’re not sure. If an event gives a dress code that you’re not sure about, be sure to look up examples and find something appropriate. For example, you might get an invite that says “creative black tie” and have NO idea what that means. Or maybe you’re going to a marketing conference and the dress is business casual and you’re wondering if that means you can wear jeans. A quick google or Pinterest search can help you out. A good rule of thumb is to dress on the nicer side of how you interpret the dress code. It’s generally better to be a little overdressed than to be at all underdressed. And you’ll feel much more comfortable on that side of things. Try to get a second opinion from someone who will be honest with you and/or will also be at the event or has been to a similar event. Knowing that two minds thought your ensemble was a good idea can help you feel much more confident in your decision.

Plus One

Events can be much easier and more fun if you’re with people you like to be around. If you’re attending a more casual event and can bring a friend, do it. If you’re attending a conference and have a friend in the same industry or with the same interests, it’s worth seeing if they can attend with you. If  you’re attending a wedding or exclusive party, you may be given the option to bring someone. If you’re given the option of a plus one and have a suitable option, bring them. Even if you know a group of friends will be there, it’s helpful to have someone that you know has the same plans as you do. Bringing someone with you will ensure that you have a friend to be able to get you through awkward conversations. Even better, you won’t have those awkward moments of being the first person or last person of your group at the event and have to navigate things solo. A word of caution here: make sure your plus one is someone you feel comfortable with and have a great time around (who won’t embarrass you). Generally a plus one is reserved for a date or significant other. However, if you aren’t in a relationship and were still given a plus one, feel totally free to bring a fun, casual date. Just make sure you don’t bring someone to a large event on a first date and spend the night wishing they weren’t there so you could spend time with people you know and like better.

Go in with a Plan

This can obviously be as broad or as specific as you want, but it helps to go into an event knowing what you want to get out of it. Some events you may be attending just because you feel obligated, but you just want to dine and dash. Sometimes you’re attending a wedding of an old friend and everyone you knew in college is going to be there and you want to make sure you get time with everyone you want to see. Sometimes you’re going a conference for work and feel a little overwhelmed about everything you could do and learn. No matter what the occasion, spend a few minutes beforehand deciding what you want out of the event. Set a few ‘goals’ of what you want to leave the event with. Whether that’s seeing five specific people and then getting out of there or it’s meeting five new business contacts and learning how to connect with your customers better. This will give you more direction at the event and help you to feel less overwhelmed by everything that’s going on. You’ll feel more confident knowing you have a purpose.

Small Talk

Depending on your personality, small talk can be tons of fun or a total stress-fest. If you’re in the second group, have answers prepared. This might sound silly, but it can change your entire night. Have simple, concise answers for questions about what you do, where you’re from and what you enjoy doing in your spare time. Also come up with a few simple questions to ask people if things get awkward. Remember that it’s always okay to excuse yourself from a conversation if you’re done with it. As long as you’re kind about bowing out, you’ll feel a lot more confident moving on to something else than being stuck in uncomfortable conversations all night. If, by chance, you’re at an assigned table and can’t leave a conversation, try starting a new conversation with someone else at the table or just adding someone else into the conversation you’re having. Having more people to come up with topics and questions will take a lot of pressure off of you. If you’re at an event that involves networking, be sure that during your planning sesh before the event you come up with ideas of what types of people you want to connect with. Setting a goal about the types of connections you want to make will give you more confidence leaving conversations that aren’t working. Constantly remind yourself that you don’t need to stay in a conversation you’re not enjoying.

How do you keep yourself feeling fearless while you’re at events? Help your fellow ladies out and share with us on our Facebook page!

Fashion Hack: Quick Fixes for Button-Up Shirts

Ever feel like you have a love/hate relationship with your button-up shirts? On the one hand, they can look classy and casual at the same time and be completely flattering. But on the other hand, even when they fit, everything great about them can be ruined when they gap between the buttons. And sometimes they just don’t have a button exactly where you need it so your chest is covered but you’re not choking yourself. Well, as usual, Fearless Tape is here to help. Here’s how to solve your button-up woes forever.

1. Go to Amazon to get your Fearless tape. Luckily, Amazon is amazing and you’ll have it in your hands in no time.

2. Pull out a strip and peel off the blank side of the liner.

3. If you’re controlling a gap: Place the tape halfway between the two buttons that are gaping and close it up. If there’s not a button exactly where you want it: Button your shirt up to just below where you would want the top button. Place the tape right where you wish there was another button and close it up.

4. Enjoy a worry free day of looking great!

Fearless Tape is also great for any other issues with your button-ups. You can use Fearless Tape to:

-Hold up your sleeves when you roll them up. The best part is that it’s easy to remove if you decide later in the day that you no longer want them rolled.

-Keep your collar in place. For those days when the collar just won’t sit right.

-Keep your shirt tucked in. You can place a few pieces around your waist between your shirt and your skin to hold your shirt in place.

How do you like to use Fearless Tape? Help other ladies out and let them know on our Facebook page!