Once Upon A Time...
It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Australian label Rose & Ruby. Designed by Karah Tarran-Wilson and Rebecca Reeves-Saunders, the new AW 09 collection 'Once Upon A Time' takes inspiration from theater, music, travel and laughter. Drawing on a new pallet of teal, musk and cameo, they bring a fresh vibrancy to R&R's trademark colours of brown sugar, antique and noir. The label's signature French laces are woven together with the finest French tulles and pure silks, which make them a truly beautiful choice for feminine, pretty and well tailored bridesmaid and evening dresses. This season Rose & Ruby have injected a new direction of chic tailored suiting and shopisticated separates, which are super glam for the cooler months. On my wish list for AW is the 'Dusk Till Dawn' Italian stretch wool jacket. It would look gorgeous over a glam party dress and just as cool with skiny jeans and a pair of flats. To check out the gorgeous collection and find a stockist near you visit www.roseandruby.com.


The 'Dusk till Dawn' jacket that will be on my must-have's list for AW 09 with Moonlighting cami and Drama Queen stove pipe pants


L-R - My Darling Girl dress & The Pleasure's All Mine dress


L-R - Madly Deeply dress & Falling For You dress


L-R - High Society coat & Love and Lace Dress


L-R - When In Rome dress & Bonjour Beautiful dress

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Simply Stripes
After a much-anticipated visit to a fabric supplier to search out new designs for an upcoming shoot, I stumbled across the Otilly and Lewis sample book. I had forgotten what a wonderful range they have - striped cottons in the most delectable shades. It's all about colour this summer, so these fabrics are just the ticket.



How wonderful these would look–one fabric as a table runner, the other made into cushions, mixed and matched in all of the different designs–it certainly would be colourful!

Posted by Jane Cameron

Vintage Heaven
After looking at the gorgeous new cards on the Cafe Cartolina blogspot, I got wondering, where does one go to find vintage wallpaper inspiration? Second Hand Rose of course! It is a paradise of pattern - surely something to elicit ideas a-plenty.


One of the beautiful cards in question from Cafe Cartolina

Here are some of my favourite wallpapers...







Definitely worth a look if you need a little inspiration to get your styling ideas underway. Why not mix and match a bevy of them for a truly eclectic affair!

Posted by Jane Cameron

Queen B
We have used the lovely products from Queen B in the past - have a look at their beautiful range as they have many options for wedding styling. These little thins are my favourites, 5mm wide and 12cm long, they're so delicate. Made from pure beeswax, they burn for around an hour. I think they would make lovely favours tied in a bundle with ribbon or striped string and finished with a swing tag.


Thins, $9.95 for a pack of 12

Posted by Jane Cameron

Fruiti-licious
How cute are these large paper fruits from Market Import in Melbourne. Strung up en masse, they'd certainly liven up any event! $7.50 each.



Team them with these gorgeous little toothpicks...

$8.02 for pack of 50 from Party Products


Posted by Jane Cameron

Wonderful West
Western Australian textile designer, of paper and thread, has some lovely designs on the Made It site. This one would look lovely for a summer wedding theme coupled with lots of fresh proteas and native foliage.


Protea fabric, raspberry on natural


Photo from me*voila's flickr

Posted by Jane Cameron

Clutch to your Heart
In what would have to be described as one of the greatest love stories of all time, clutches have, without much effort, found the way to many a girls heart. This season the clutch is back in the boldest of shades. Gone are the days of a clutch that blends. With these little gems tucked safetly under your arm or hung enviably from your wrist there will be no doubt they'll attract pleanty of secretly jealous admirers. All clutches are available from www.net-a-porter.com.


L-R - Bottega Venetta weave clutch in apple £553.10 & Celine satin clutch £604.26.


L-R - Anya Hindmarch Piano Python clutch £540.43 & Michael Kors raffia weave clutch £200.


L-R - Chloe Elongated Lizard clutch £638.30 & Marc Jacobs The Handy clutch £187.23.


L-R - Michael Kors big bow clutch £204.26 & Christian Louboutin Maykimay Strass clutch £1,246.81.


L-R - Roberto Cavalli Pailette bracelet clutch £974.47 & Stella McCartney velvet clutch £306.38.


L-R - VBH Alligator clutch £1970.27 & Celestina Nena Sanguil clutch £974.47.

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Shoe Envy
Oh how I love these shoes from the Gucci Cruise collection...









And bags to match...









Posted by Jane Cameron

The New Mrs O
Barack Obama may have become the United States of America's new President however, it's his effortlessly stylish wife, Michelle, who has endeared herself to many in the world's fashion circle. Hailed as the new Jackie O, Michelle has, over the last few months, joined her husband on the campaign trail in an array of stylish, ladylike but modern pieces that have been colourful and very well suited to her figure. The Narciso Rodriguez dress she wore the night her husband was announced President caused quite a stir, although it's a brave woman who can make a choice and not faulter at the first sign of critisicm. I have a feeling she may inspire many stylish women the world over who are stuck when it comes to choosing an outfit for a wedding. Take a leaf out of the First Lady's book... colour and shape maketh the woman!


Michelle & Barak Obama on their wedding day in 1992
Photo courtesy of ABC News


Michelle in the controversial Narciso Rodriguez dress
Photo courtesy of Marcio Madeira at style.com


Photo courtesy of petite.about.com


Michelle Obama with Katie Holmes & Tom Cruise
Photo courtesy of ABC News


Photo courtesy of ABC News


Photo courtesy of ABC News


Photo courtesy of mydailynews.com

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Monique Springs Into Action
Take a look at Monique Lhuillier's Spring 2009 RTW collection. There are some beautiful dresses that would make for a stunning bridesmaid outfit. Here are some of my faves.








Posted by Emma Henderson

The Race that Stops a Nation
The biggest race in Australia and one of the most coveted horse races in the world, The Melbourne Cup, is what jockey's, trainers and race horse owners alike dream about winning. For many, like us here in the Style Guide office, it's not just about the nags. The Spring Racing Carnival's fashions on the field get better every year and not only do they give you great ideas for general dressing but the hats on show are truly inspiring. Hats and fascinators are becoming hugely popular amongst brides and with such exciting young milliners popping up on the scene there is really no excuse for daggy headwear.
One of our favourite milliners, who has worked with me to create some gorgeous headpieces for our issue 7 fashion shoot, has been blessed with the opportunity to hat out Candace Bushnell for the Cup. Grace Cabot of MiiRA was chosen to help out the Sex and the City writer and even sat down for a glass of champagne with her during fitting. I don't think you could get a better endorsment than Miss SATC herself!!!


Gorgeous MiiRA hats from issue 7 of Wedding Style Guide


Well hatted fillies in the Fashions on the Field at Derby Day. Photo courtesy of the Sydney Morning Herald.


Spectacular creations from Louise Macdonald


Myer ambassador and Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins and Rebecca Twigley at Derby Day. Photo courtesy of the Sydney Morning Herald.


Kate Waterhouse who is racing royalty and daughter of the queen of the track Gai Waterhouse and David Jones ambassador Megan Gale at Derby Day. Photo courtesy of the Sydney Morning Herald.

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Lavishly Lovely Lisa
Celebrated Australian designer Lisa Ho has always ruled the roost when it comes to glamorous and effortlessly stylish dressing. The preview of her autumn/winter 09 collection was anything but drab and dreary with rich colours of magenta, grape and amethyst. Teemed with marabou capes and cropped jackets her gowns were gorgeously tailored and detailed. The parade featured accessories by Brisbane jewellery designer Chelsea de Luca, which will be available in Lisa Ho stores nationally. Visit www.lisaho.com.au to browse her collections.









Posted by Emilie Harrison