Nano-tastic!
Getting in shape for your big day is something that every bride aims to do. Why not make it that much more enjoyable with your fave tunes and a hot new coloured iPod Nano or iPod Shuffle? Available in the coolest selection of colours I suggest you visit www.store.apple.com/australia, pick your colour and get moving!


iPod Nano from AUS$199


iPod Shuffle from AUS$65

Posted by Emilie Harrison

I Scents Summer
It became obvious to me over the past week that the warmer months are definitely upon us. This means there is no better time to splurge on a swish new fragrance to get you through the warmer and much more festive months. Finding a fragrance that suits you is not always easy so I've put together a list of my top summer scents to give you a bit of a head start. Not only do they all smell delicious but they're also in the most gorgeous bottles. Sniff away!


L-R - Elle Intense by YSL & The Beat by Burberry


L-R - Covet Pure Bloom by Sarah Jessica Parker & Daisy Marc Jacobs Eau De Parfum


L-R - Vera Wang Bouquet & F for Fascinating by Salvatore Ferragamo


L-R - Ralph Lauren Lonve & Magnifique by Lancome

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Fashion Flourishes in New York
Spring is full steam ahead in New York as the Spring/Summer 09 shows continue. Hot pink, orange and yellow seem to be the colours of the season with reds and royal blue's also a fave. Ruffles and frills have made a triumphant comeback. There's nothing quite like a ruffle or frill to put a spring in your step.


Carolina Herrera


Carolina Herrera


Isaac Mizrahi


Jason Wu


Threeasfour


Oscar de la Renta


Monique Lhuilier


Erin Fetherston
Photos courtesy of Vogue

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Have Your Cake & Eat It!
Celebrities can sometimes be a bit off centre but their wedding cake's have been spot on. Take a leaf out of their book and go the whole hog... you're tummy will be glad you did!


Britney Spears & Kevin Federline's double-tier butter cream cake encased in white chocolate and adorned with sugar roses and leaves was created by Perfect Endings.


Jaime King & Kyle Newman's cake was a three-tier berry and coconut creation decorated with the same roses that were in her bouquet.


Donald Trump & Melania Knauss's 5ft high 50 pound, seven-tier orange Grand Marnier chiffon cake with a light Grand Marnier butter cream filling was topped with 3,000 white-icing roses and was created by Cedric Barbaret from Mar-a-Lago.


Pierce Brosnan & Keely Shaye Smith had their six-tier carrot cake designed by Mich Turner from London's Little Venice Cake Company. It was based on wedding cake of Jacqueline Kennedy's.


Marcia Cross invited her girlfriends to a tasting at the Layers Cake Design Studio in California. Each picked a favourite flavour and the result? A five-tier confectioners dream.


When Nip/Tuck star Dylan Walsh married Joann Going they opted for a 1920's style three-tier chocolate lace cake topped with chocolate ribbon from Scrumptions in East Greenwich.

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Nightie Night
Just received my mail order of some gorgeous Peter Alexander pyjamas that I ordered from his new Spring 2008 range. Every season I look forward to his catalogues and cant resist updating my pj wardrobe! There are some really pretty nighties there as well for adding a bit of romance to your honeymoon!!


The pj's I purchased!







Posted by Emma Henderson

Collette Cruises into Summer
Collette Dinnigan has proven, once again, why she's the queen of the fashion scene. Her Cruise 2008 collection is bright, sexy, sophisticated and glamorous. Launched at a rather fitting locale, Qualia Resort on Hamilton Island during Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2008, it was everything you'd expect from a designer who has dressed some of the worlds most gorgeous women. If you're island hopping on your honeymoon I suggest you do it Dinnigan style! Visit www.collettedinnigan.com.au or view the runway show here.








Photos courtesy of Vogue

Posted by Emilie Harrison

The Skye's the Limit
Founded by Sydney based illustrator Skye Rogers, Skye's the Limit is a manufacturer of unique, quirky and colourful stationery. Special attention has been paid to paper stock and print quality, which means you'll get a lot of bang for your buck! I love colour and couldn't resist the cute cards and gift tags. Isn't the kitchen tea invite gorgeous? Visit www.skyesthelimit.com.au to check out the range and find a stockist near you.







Posted by Emilie Harrison

Bold & Beautiful
The strong, dramatic dresses of Josephine Sasso are getting lots of attention in the US at the moment. Her style is chic, without fuss and her gowns are definite statement makers. Visit her site to see her complete range of daywear, bridal and bridesmaids dresses.







Posted by Jane Cameron

Oscar, Oscar!
There is no denying that Oscar de la Renta is one of the most coveted bridal designers on the planet and I'm thrilled to announce that his outrageously gorgeous gowns will be available in Australia exclusively through Helen Rodrigues from January 2009. Having dressed the likes of Julia Roberts, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Connelly and Reese Witherspoon Oscar de la Renta is the creme de la creme of bridal couture. Visit www.oscardelarenta.com to view the collection and keep your eyes peeled at www.helenrodrigues.com.au for all the updates.









Posted by Emilie Harrison

Sweet Dreams
Spring is in the air and there's no better time to ditch your daggy winter sheets and upgrade. Aura Lifestyle have released their new ranges for spring/summer and I have to say they're pretty luxe! In the most gorgeous of shades they are the perfect addition to any gift registry. Even when the sun is shining it's going to be tough to get out of bed when you're in gorgeous sheets!


Scrunchy Marshmallow


Elli

Posted by Emilie Harrison

In the Bag
Are these clever or what! With the introduction of plastic bag laws taking effect early next year, there's a very good reason to get organised ahead of time with a nifty carry bag. No more schlepping around town with a dowdy supermarket bag - use these and stride in style. These are from Showpony in the UK, £10 each + postage and they do ship internationally.


Harriet


Clarissa


Beatrice


Viola

Posted by Jane Cameron

Lush Designs
You may be familiar with these ever-popular pillowcases from Lush Designs, in the UK, - the perfect gift for newlyweds…




…but have you seen their stationery range? These designs from the Beast Wishes series, includes 6 designs in each set with each card featuring a different animal or bird.







Be sure to look over their whole site for lots of other lovelies. Lucky for us, they ship to Australia.

Posted by Jane Cameron