DO'S & DONT'S

24 HOUR PRE-WEDDING DO’S AND DON’TS FOR THE BRIDE

So your Wedding day is only 24 hours away… With so many things that you’ve had to do to prepare for your big day, it’s time for your beauty rest! But before that make sure of the following: 

1. Tanning – If you haven’t been going already don’t start now. Spray tanning can be so messy and orange skin wouldn’t be such a good look walking down the aisle. UV Tanning could be dangerous also. Your skin could burn and make for a very uncomfortable evening. If a sun kissed glow is what you’re going for on your wedding day, start your tanning a few weeks in advance or make it simple and go for a pretty shade of bronzer make-up.

2. Hair Dye – So you plan on doing something a little different with your hair color for the Wedding. OK! Just do a trial run at least a month before the big day. If you don’t like the way it comes out you will have plenty of time to change the color without damaging your hair. Also, what style you will have done to your hair. You always want to do a test run for these kinds of things just in case you don’t like something about it. Try different styles to see what you like best. Pick one and stick with it.

3. Make-up – Do you want a natural soft look? Or a bold look that you want to stand out? Are you doing your own make-up or having a make-up artist do it for you? Make a decision on what you would imagine you would look like on your big day. You can find a certain look for make-up in a magazine or a website or just an idea you came up with yourself. Try it out to see how well you like it when it’s actually applied to the face. Whatever you do, don’t wing it on the big day.

4. Jewellery – You never want your accessories to be an afterthought. Order everything at least a month in advance. You’ll want to have enough time to try it on with your wedding dress and make sure you’ve achieved the final look you want. A little tip – If you’re wearing your hair down, Do go big! Dainty earrings tend to get lost in all that hair. Punch up your look with some dramatic statement earrings.

5. Shoes – Shoes are as important as the jewelry you will be wearing on your wedding day. No one wants to see a barefoot bride or even worse a bride wearing flip-flops. So please, keep your shoes on. Make sure your shoes are a perfect fit. Don’t wear a pair of heels with a 5 or 6 inch heel if you are more comfortable in a 2 to 3 inch heel. Break your shoes in way before your wedding day but make sure not to wear them outside. You want your shoes to look brand new on your big day. You could even incorporate your something blue into your shoes. Find a shoe with the entire heel encrusted with blue crystals. You could even bedazzle them on your own. Or just do a blue shoe. The moral of the story is to have fun with your shoes. Make them sparkle, make them comfortable, but please, keep them on.

Yolan Cris Designs

Press Release – BRIDAL COLLECTION 2015

First of all, we would like to thank to all of you for attending the presentation of the new collection 2015 Bridal YolanCris in Barcelona bridal week.

The show is a summary in essence and spirit of the most studied and careful collection that the designers Yolanda and Cristina Perez, have made up to now.  

Split into two parts, four lines, two for each style. The parade began with the excellence representative style that everyone recognizes the brand, boho-chic and finalize with its most exclusive Haute Couture in bridal collection.

The first part of the show reflects the freshness and youth represented by casual air and bohemian fabrics such as guipure, crochet, combined with fine cotton and linen fibers. They provide a rustic hue but at same time, an especially dedicated each of the collection dresses. As the trendy silhouette tunics, blouses combined bat sleeve skirts made by silk chiffon asymmetrical convex and cuts. Femininity is defined by lace skirts with front pockets and French fabrics like plumeti to detail languid silhouettes. Together, gives a place an exotic and romantic line, result of creativity and originality.

The second part of the show belongs to the highest level and technical design and sewing line. Each dress is elaborated by haute couture ancient techniques and is made ​​by measurement, adapted to each client, one by one, giving relevance to sewing and hand embroidery creating special parts of each dress. That's the reason this haute couture bridal collection is totally unique, made with the finest European fabrics and embroidered rhinestones, guipure pastel silk, embroidered silk tulle combined with French Chantilly lace. Romantic’s neckline cuts in V, low back with mermaid silhouettes, skirts with large volumes asymmetries with blouses look symmetrical borders contrast, modernity and edge showing the new season trend.

OROFLUIDO – www.orofluido.com

This prestigious cosmetics brand offers you a complete experience transporting you on a journey to their origins. Inspirited by the ancient beauty rituals traditions, it provides a brightness source and nutrition for hair. The mystery of amber fragrance, gold luxury and fascination made by precious natural oils: argon oil, and flax of Cyprus.  Its delicious fragrance with a touch of vanilla will bring you into the oriental perfumes fascination. You will be definitely seduced by the new mascara.

TEA SHOP – www.teashop.es

The essential part of tea shop is the quality.  Worked by craftsmen product offering  a sense delight and with proven beneficial effects for our health. Working with passion and pride with and the constantly evolving engine, allowing them to offer the service framework with over 2,000 years of history.

GALETTE – www.galette.es

Creativity and genius defines Galette. Alba is the brand’s soul, we met in a bridal event month ago and we absolutely felt in love by the way she works. She carefully developing each product and its packaging design, working hand by hand with BISCUITS BCN food designers, they organized a special and romantic design. Need a wedding, event, or catering organization? No do without Galette, you will find the special detail that makes the difference. You will all fall in love with it.

 YolanCris Press Manger Contact:

Silvia Gómez – silvia@yolancris.com   - Tel. +34 609 968 475

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My Beaded Heart

Lirica by Lironc is a brand of hand made hair jewelry & accessories for brides.

The hair jewelry line is called "My Beaded Heart" by Liron Cohen, for its special hand craft technique,

the weave of beads, pearls & crystals on gold and silver plated wires.

The pieces are crafted in organic & natural inspired shapes, such as flowers and leafs.

My S/S 2015 capsule collection was inspired by tender nature & spring blossom.

Each piece have different details & element like flowers do, and they are made with variation of materials to achieve rich texture.

The pieces are made of high quality pearls, glass drops beads, crystals & Japanese beads.  

In my collection i wanted to create soft & romantic bridal style, a princess style.

Which i believe every bride feels on her wedding day.

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Photogragry by Rotem Barak.

SOME GREAT NEWS FROM ABROAD

March 2014 | WHITE GALLERY LONDON 2014

White Gallery London to showcase the finest in bridal accessories
International bridal accessory designers including Halo & Co, Harriet Wilde, Ivory & Co Tiaras, HT Headwear, Rachel Simpson, Charlotte Mills, Miranda Templeton, Shell Belle Couture, Freya Rose, Sasso, Benjamin Adams, Nilah & Company, Nymphi, Polly Edwards and Jenny Packham will be unveiling their latest collections at White Gallery London 2013.
Making history as White Gallery London’s first-ever bridal lingerie exhibitor, Shell Belle Couture joins the exhibitor line-up this season. The Shell Belle Couture brand pays homage to the 20s and 30s era, combining delicate touches and feminine details across a range of luxury bridal lingerie.
Long established bridal accessory company, Ivory & Co. will be showcasing statement headpieces from their signature collection at White Gallery London. The brand’s designs include large, opulent headdress’ encrusted with crystals and pearls, hair combs, birdcage veils and stunning jewellery all made with real silver, 14k gold or rhodium.

White Gallery London is also delighted to welcome back prestigious bridal
accessories brand Halo & Co. Famed for their headpieces, tiaras and jewellery,
Halo & Co produces pieces that are vintage in style yet contemporary.
Independent British footwear label Harriet Wilde will be returning to White
Gallery London this year to showcase her latest vintage inspired collection.
Joining Wilde in showcasing bridal footwear, designer Rachel Simpson will also
debut her latest collection at the show.
Known for their unique mix of vintage styling and beautiful materials, Rachel Simpson bridal shoes have a distinct look, with reputation for comfort to match. From stunning platforms to elegant peep-toes and cute ballet flats, the collection has something to suite every bride.
Halo & Co

Joining the White Gallery London line-up for the first time, under the “new talents” banner, footwear
designer Charlotte Mills will be debuting her new high-end bridal footwear collection at the show. The
collection doesn’t launch until April so White Gallery will provide buyers with one of the first glimpses of this
new bridal footwear brand.

Also appearing at White Gallery London under the “new talents” heading, accessories brand Miranda
Templeton will showcase a beautiful array of tiaras, jewellery, sashes, pins and veils.
After a successful White Gallery London in 2013, which saw six new stockists opened across Europe,
accessories brand Nymphi will return to exhibit at the 2014 show. As always the collection will have the
mythical feel of the nymphs. In the new 2015 collection buyers will also be able to look forward to stunning
pieces highly influenced by the ornate, embellished Byzantine period.
White Gallery London favourite Jenny Packham will return to Battersea Evolution
this year with a stunning array of tiaras and jewellery in delicate golden tones, rich
textures and a multitude of crystal cut stones.

To see all of White Gallery London’s accessories designers as well as the finest in
bridal design, be sure not to miss the forthcoming show.
White Gallery London coincides with the London Bridal Show which takes place at
London Olympia on the same dateline.
Free shuttle buses will be provided, between the two venues, for visitors wishing to visit both shows. For
more information visit http://www.thelondonbridalshow.co.uk/.

Melbourne Cup Carnival 2013: Race Day Fashion Explained

OCTOBER 31, 2013, 3:59 PM

With Melbourne Cup Carnival just around the corner, it's time to start planning our best race day outfits. We give you some racewear dos and don'ts to help you get by this season fashion faux pas free.

The Melbourne Cup Carnival is made up of four key race days at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne.

Each day has its own style with specific days designed to appeal to ladies, racing enthusiasts, socialites, families and more, providing a wide range of hospitality options, exciting entertainment and activities both on and off the track.

Here's a breakdown of each race day. Plus, Melbournian Fashion Blogger Lauren Brain (mastermind behind the fabulous style blog, The Cut & Paste shares her top tips on what to wear, and where to shop for your ultimate racing look.

AAMI Victoria Derby Day – Saturday 2 November

The first day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival is considered one of the most prestigious days of racing in Australia. It is the oldest classic race on the Victorian calendar – it was first contested in 1855, six years before the Melbourne Cup.

Style: Derby Day fashion calls for classical elegance with a traditional black and white colour scheme.

Flower: Blue cornflower 

"On Derby Day you really want to stick as close to the traditional black and white dress code as you can. This year there’s sure to be plenty of white-on-white looks at Flemington, as it’s one of the biggest overall trends for spring. Hopefully you can keep it looking clean and crisp all day!"

Emirates Melbourne Cup – Tuesday 5 November

Australia’s most famous race is always run on the first Tuesday in November over a distance of 3200m (2 miles) at Flemington Racecourse. It is the Southern Hemisphere’s richest race ($6.2 million) drawing international competition and more than 100,000 people to the track. Australia’s master trainer Bart Cummings holds the record for the number of Melbourne Cup winners currently sitting at 12.

Style: With its celebratory air, Melbourne Cup is the day for a strong fashion statement, from bold colours to striking design and detail. Hats are customary.

Flower: Yellow rose.

Melbourne Cup is one big party. It’s a public holiday in Melbourne, and the celebration mood really carries into the outfits you see at the track. If there’s one day you want to have fun with colour and print, Cup is the day to do it.

Crown Oaks Day – Thursday 7 November

Crown Oaks is Victoria’s premier event for three-year-old fillies. It’s also regarded as ladies day, when women dress in their most feminine ensemble. The winner of Fashions on the Field, the national fashion competition of Australian department store Myer, is also announced on this day.

Style: Romantic, feminine looks and delicate fabrics.

Flower: Pink rose.

Take the chance to dress like a real lady on Oaks Day, in feminine colours and styles. Pastels and florals are always great on ladies day, just keep it chic and simple.

Emirates Stakes Day – Saturday 9 November

The Melbourne Cup Carnival finishes with Emirates Stakes, the premier mile race in Victoria. Stakes Day is known for its relaxed, garden party atmosphere and is recognised as the Carnival’s Family Day, a highlight being the children’s Fashions on the Field where the young ones have the chance to to parade their race day fashions.

Style: Something more relaxed but still festive.

Flower: Red rose.

It’s the end of the carnival, and ‘family day’ at Flemington, so the kids are dressed up adorably and things are generally a bit more relaxed. Feel free to go with something a bit more contemporary or edgy on Stakes Day, and if you’ve been every day so far – the ladies will want to wear their most comfortable shoes!!

Wedding hair trends..

WEDDING HAIR TRENDS 2013

 

 

Like most hair trends we look to the Red carpet and Fashion week for inspiration- A Wedding is no different.

This season we are influenced by the latest Movie: The Gatsby – with the Vintage 20’s water waves and classic styles being more and more requested by brides – even their hair accessories are vintage inspired.   

The classic ballerina bun: This trend has been popular in the last few seasons but we see it with a modern take on a classic look some wearing it high and sleek and even Hilary Duff had a messy looser version!

Braid: For a romantic look try a braid – One bride said that she didn’t mind what hairstyle her bridesmaids had, all she wanted was for a braid to be incorporated in each style. This was a good way for everyone to have a style that suited them but have one thing that tied it all together.

One other big trend which is becoming more popular is the Bride having two styles on the day – one for the Ceremony, generally more formal and structured and one for the Reception, generally looser relaxed and even taken down- you will need to ask your hairstylist if this is a service they offer if it is something you may consider. Be sure to consider it in your budget too as this will be an extra cost.

Deciding on the right hair style for your wedding can be a difficult task!   I tell all my brides to take the style of their dress, face shape and overall theme of their wedding into consideration- eg vintage, glamour etc. 

Choosing a style that is classic, timeless and elegant is most important and looking back on your memories in years to come it won’t have dated!

The most important thing to remember when choosing hair for your wedding is that you feel comfortable with the style you have chosen. Because, you don’t want to be feeling uncomfortable on one of the most important days of your life!

Hair: Grace Fratamico                        Makeup: Genna Trolio       Josie – Laque Hair and Beauty

 

Beautiful wedding gowns...

 

Different Wedding Dress Brands

 

Some people just do not have the time to be wondering around the high street looking for wedding shops and trying on a thousand different dresses, inevitably none of them will suit you and you are no closer to finding a dress that you like or want. It's a common dilemma among first time brides and one that can actually be avoided. Online sales of wedding dresses have been booming over the last few years and there is a good reason why, selection. With online stores there are literally hundreds of brands to choose from and you are far more likely to see a dress you really want at a reasonable price. Here is a small list of some of the best wedding dress retailers and what they do best.

 

Essence of Australia – Dresses made in Australia that are designed on the styles of dress made in New York and the finer parts of Europe. Their couture dresses are simply awesome, specializing in longer and

luxurious wedding gowns these guys definitely know what they are doing. They use lots of different materials for their dresses and each dress is painstakingly created to the highest of standards. You can be sure when you buy a gown from here that you are getting a piece that is unique and good quality.

 

 

Sincerity – This international retailer stock dresses that are more modern and again specialize in longer gowns. They are international so they ship dresses to anywhere in the world and all of their gowns are made to fit what you want, meaning they are willing to change, edit and add to the dress at a small price. They are widely loved and are certainly worth a little look.

 

 

 

 

Ronald Joyce – Based in the united kingdom these dresses are the most elegant and regal gowns money can buy. They do cost a little more than the average dress but for what you get it is actually quite the bargain. London based designer Veni Infantino draws her inspiration for these dresses from her Italian grandmother. With almost one hundred dresses in their current selection there is certainly a lot to choose from and each and every single dress has the finest of detail on them, simply out of this word.

 

 

Alexia Designs – Founded in New York over a decade ago, this company goes all out with their range of dresses. No matter what style you are after they are more than likely to have it as they have dozens of different styles and they are all as gorgeous as the next. Making gowns that will suit any season you can be sure that if you buy a dress from here it will be modern, exquisite and affordable. Their designers work day and night to create these masterpieces one by one and are international, with online stores for the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia & New Zealand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a list of more wedding dress designers and retailers, go to the following website: http://www.hitched.com.au/wedding-dresses

From Bridal to Racing ~ Be Fascinated

We were fascinated this week by these pieces from Louis Mariette. That would be perfect for any occasion. Something to think about with The Melbourne Cup just around the corner!

Normally feathers are used in a fascinator and this tradition dates back through the centuries from the Greeks and Romans ceremonial helmets to the time of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I (16th and 17th century) where they then started to include jewels.


The royal family have often been the leaders in wearing fascinators, demonstrating their cutting edge fashion elegance.

As we approach the 2012 Melbourne Cup Spring Carnival Racing season we know that you will be looking for something inspirational to wear.

Fascinators are a fine alternative to a veil and are very elegant. There are not many opportunities to wear a Fascinator so make the most of this choice for your wedding or for attending fashionable functions such as a Melbourne Cup event.

When you wear a fascinator it does not affect your hairstyle or outfit. It does not matter if you are going to be inside or outside at your function!

A fascinator is really nothing like a hat. It is purely there for decoration and not to protect the head like a hat.

During the Victorian era ladies began to wear fascinators for special occasions and the fashion really took off in the early 1900’s.




Fascinators have a long legacy of elegance and can be worn to reflect a vintage era or to convey a modern day chic.