Tie Me Up

It's Friday and because I love shoes I thought I would share these beauties with you. Now that ShopBop have their online bridal boutique it's never been easier to get those gorgeous designer pieces you crave for your wedding. With pleated slik straps and a chiffon bow these Giuseppe Zanotti sandals are simply gorgeous. Be sure to visit ShopBop's new wedding boutique at www.shopbop.com. Enjoy your weekend everyone!


Chiffon bow high heel sandals AUD$850

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White Wonder

Embellished with a floral corsage and Swarovski crystals these white Brian Atwood peeptoe satin sandals are sparkly, shimmering heaven. If you're looking for a Cinderealla-style shoe this could be as close as you're going to get. What makes them even more special is the fact that each pair is personally signed by Brian Atwood himself. Ohhh La La! Available online at www.net-a-porter.com for a pretty penny - £2,042 of them to be exact!


Aurora embellished satin sandals £2,042



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Super Duper ShopBop

Shopping online is (almost ;)) a guilt free experience. There's no need to hide bags, no questions of 'where have you been?' or the stressful task of trying on piles and piles of pieces until you find/can't find what you're looking for. Online bridal boutiques overseas are fabulous places to shop when you're after something you can't buy or find on our fine shores. One of my favourite online stores is shopbop.com and they've just launched their much anticipated Wedding Boutique. With lables like Max Azria, Temperley London, Notte by Marchesa, Halston Heritage, Thakoon and many, many more you'll be absolutely spoilt for choice. And... they also offer free international shipping when you spend $100 or more. Easy! Visit www.shopbop.com for all the details.


Notte by Marchesa One Shoulder Column Dress with flower AUD$989


MaxAzria Geometric Overlay Dress AUD$634


Temperley London Long Jadeen Dress AUD$1,745


Thakoon Addition Strapless Draped Dress AUD$1,047


Dsquared2 Posh Dress AUD$1,110

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Longing For Lanvin

I'm a sucker for a gorgeous shoe box. I keep all my shoes in their boxes, free of dust and sticky fingers. I always have done and always will do, regardless of the space they seem to consume. These Lanvin embellished satin sandals are amazingly beautiful. Bows, mother-of-pearl, pailette and glass crystals couldn't go together any better. And the shoe box? Eeeeek! I would be very chuffed to have that sitting on the top of my ever increasing pile. The most perfect wedding day shoes don't you think? Available for £557 online at www.net-a-porter.com.





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Sparkle All Night

Nothing better than shoes that sparkle and these little babies from Jimmy Choo certainly do! Paired with a dress in a similar colour you'd have a winning combination. Available online at www.-net-a-porter.com.



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Silk Dreams

We all know British designer Jenny Packham for the gorgeous wedding gowns she creates however did you also know she designs super pretty lingerie? Available on Net-A-Porter the collection consists of babydoll's in tulle and chiffon as well as chemises and robes in French lace and silk-chiffon all with matching g-strings. Most definitely worth a peek if you're after something uber pretty for a special occasion. Visit www.net-a-porter.com for all the info.


Rosette-embellished tulle and chiffon babydoll £413


French lace and silk-chiffon chemise £430


French lace and silk-chiffon robe £1,343

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Wu's In

Last November I blogged about the launch of Jason Wu's bridal collection and I'm happy to announce that it is finally available via luxe online store Net-A-Porter. The dresses are gorgeous and for the fashionista bride they would make a very hip choice. If you'd like more info visit www.net-a-porter.com.


Bow embellished silk-faille dress £2,296


Tiered tulle gown £4,829


Embroidered silk-faille dress £3,105

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Flower Power

These dainty nude leather sandals with organza flower apliques by Giuseppe Zanotti are oh so pretty. With a gold 4.5 inch heel they'd make the perfect choice for a wedding shoe. Power to the flower! Availabe to purchase online at www.net-a-porter.com for £455.





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Pretty Shades all in a Row

I adore this palette of colours for a wedding. So soft, feminine and pretty and would suit so many varying themes and styles. Why put all your bridesmaids in the same colour? Offering a selection of colours from which to choose would then give the girls the opportunity to wear a colour they're truly happy with. Such a neat idea! Visit www.net-a-porter.com to view their gowns and colourways.


Lanvin draped silk gown £1,841 & Alberta Ferretti draped silk-chiffon gown £2,322


Michael Kors stretch-jersey one-shoulder gown £1,603 & Rachel Gilbert Sasha embellished silk-chiffon gown £1,053

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Let Her Have Lanvin

If you're looking for a super trendy place to keep all your wedding planning notes then the Lanvin illustrated bridal notebook is perfect. The white, hard-backed notebook features a gorgeous multicoloured proposal illustration on the front, drawn by Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz. The notebook features blank pages, a white elasticated strap to close, a designer signature at the back and it comes in a paper designer bag with face illustration. At the price of £21 it would make the perfect pressie for that just-engaged friend who loves a bit of luxe. Available online at www.net-a-porter.com.

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Treasure Chest

With Christmas and gift giving fast approaching it's wise to start giving helpful hints to those special people in your life. Afterall, we would all love something we have our little hearts set on. Right? This Smythson Magenta leather jewellery box would make a truly gorgeous gift. I couldn't think of a better or more pretty place to keep all my special bits and pieces. It features a removable drawer, multiple compartments and can be locked, meaning everything will be kept in safe and neat order. It's also available in cream leather, is priced at £490 and is available online at www.smythson.com or www.net-a-porter.com.

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Sealed with Love

Long before adhesive envelopes were invented, wax seals were used to prevent document and letter tampering. Although not used nearly as frequently today, wax seals are a romantic (think Jane Austin's Pride & Prejudice) and personal way to send off important mail. The Wax Seal Shop have some great symbol, single and double letter seals on offer. They can even custom make seals to include logo's or other designs. If you're considering a monogram as part of your stationery design a wax seal is a great way to include this on any wedding-related correspondence. Ranging in price, basic seals start at AUD$34.95 ranging up to around $150 for custom designed seals. They also have a great range of wax colours available and will have all the tools of the trade you need to get started. They even offer free shipping on orders over $39 so visit www.waxsealshop.com.au for all the details.

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Wu Me

If you're a bit of a fan of designer Jason Wu you will be a wee bit excited to hear he's now putting his hand to designing wedding dresses. Wu has signed on to create five bridal looks, which will be sold on Net-A-Porter, as part of a one year deal. Ranging from USD$800 up to USD$4,000 they are very reasonably priced for a designer such as himself. Having dressed celebrities from Jessica Alba, Diane Kruger and Blake Lively it's safe to say he's very well respected. He was even responsible for Michelle Obama's gorgeous white gown she wore to the 2009 Inauguration Ball. Amazing! The collection of ivory gowns launches this January.

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Stationery Delight

These days your are spoilt for choice if you fancy the idea of purchasing invitiations online. With so many options available, narrowing the field can be quite the challenge. I was sent an email today showcasing PostScript Brooklyn, a new online wedding invitation store for the "urban and sophisticated bride and groom". Founder Melinda Morris, visionary of both PostScript Brooklyn and Lion in the Sun, also shared her tips of what's hot for next spring/summer 2011/12.

1. COLORS: Grey, Navy and Moss Green
2. DESIGNS: Architecture - Buildings and bridges help to tell “your” story. Botanical: Classically romantic, rich images of leaves, tress and branches never go out of style.
3. FONTS: Vintage/handwritten, degraded typewriter, A mix of quirky, offbeat styles.

There is simply a gorgeous selection of pieces on offer and with our dollar faring so well at the moment it's never been cheaper to purchase directly from the USA. Prices for invitations range from USD$5 - USD$16 per set and can be purchased online at www.psbrooklyn.com.

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Silver Sweeties

Wouldn't these silver Jimmy Choo's make a simply gorgeous pair of wedding shoes? Embellished with crystals, these leather Lotus sandals would sparkle. If you didn't know Australia has three of our very own Jimmy Choo boutiques so be sure to pay one a visit if you're in the market for some amazing heels. Addresses are available at www.jimmychoo.com however they are located at Melbourne's Chadstone Shopping Centre and Sydney's MLC Centre and Westfield Bondi Junction. Jimmy Choo is also available to buy online at www.net-a-porter.com.

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M is for Magic & McQueen

Ever since his passing earlier this year Alexander McQueen pieces have been selling like hotcakes. This angel-print silk-satin embellished gown is, quite simply put, breathtaking. Inspired by 15th century Hugo van der Goes paintings, this off-white gown has everything you'd expect from a McQueen piece - art and great craftsmanship. It's safe to say that with ornate silver and light-gold bullion and crystal embroidery you will be needing no accessories - this gown more than speaks for itself. Although currently sold out on Net-A-Porter you can register your interest for when more stock becomes available. Priced at £6,102 it's not cheap but it is beautiful! Visit www.alexandermcqueen.com for collection details or shop online at www.net-a-porter.com.

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