Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star...

How I wonder what you'd look like on my little tootsies! An evening engagement that requires an amazing dress will also require an equally amazing pair of shoes. Although, these aren't just shoes, they are works of art by the ever amazing Roberto Cavalli. You may be thinking 'these shoes aren't art. This girl is crazy!'. I am a firm believer that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. How I'd love to be holding these! Available online at www.net-a-porter.com or visit www.robertocavalli.com to browse his collections.


Roberto Cavalli embellished suede sandals £1,094

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Countdown

We had such fun shooting our 5,4,3,2,1… celebrate story in Issue 13. What better way to start married life than with a fabulous party to ring in the new year. We show you how to pull together a gorgeous tablesetting, give you a menu that rocks, complete with downloadable recipes from the renown Bathers' Pavilion in Sydney and even supply the lyrics to Auld Lang Syne so for once you'll know what you're actually singing when the clock ticks 12.



You can also download our fabulous invitations - available in an array of glorious colours - ready to send out to your a-listers.



So, there really are no excuses - it's time to party!

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The Best of the Best

We found out today that we have been included in the Top 10 Wedding Planner Blogs by the Online University Reviews in the US. Sitting alongside the likes of Martha Stewart Weddings The Bride's Guide and The Bride's Cafe, we are in pretty amazing company. This is a really interesting article that includes many great blogs and website links to help in the planning of your wedding. We feel a bit special being included, thanks Suzane for letting us know.



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A Dress for All Occasions

The lovely Natalie & Michelle over at Ava Madison kindly sent me some updates about their ever-expanding and fabulously beautiful label and I thought you'd all love to see. If you're getting married and your maids are beautifully busty then your fave girls will appreciate Ava Madison pieces. Made for the bigger busted, these gowns fit perfectly and will have your girls feeling like a princess! Not only perfect as maids dresses they'll also be perfect for a day at the races, a party or any event that requires a gorgeous dress. To find out more about the label or to book an appointment visit www.avamadison.com.au.











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Style Guide '5 Weeks of Christmas' Giveaway - Week 4!

It's getting closer and closer to Christmas which means the only day of the year you can pig-out, free of guilt, is fast approaching. YAY! It also means, for our much loved readers and bloggers, that it's finally week 4 of our 5 Weeks of Christmas giveaway. Double YAY! This week, thanks to the gorgeous girls at Clinique, we have a Happy Heart set, valued at $89AUD, to give away to one of our favourite bloggers/readers. If you don't win this fabulous prize you can still do your bit by purchasing the Happy Hearts set as $5AUD from every set sold will go to the Big Brother, Big Sister charity. A very noble cause! For more info on the charity or to make a donation visit www.bigbrotherbigsisters.org.au or visit www.clinique.com.au to see all their fabulous Chrissie ideas.

To enter this weeks comp email your name and address to competitions@styleguide.com.au along with your answer to our simple question - What would you like to see more of in Wedding Style Guide? Comp closes this Friday 11th Dec at 5pm EDST. Good luck!



And a big congratulation to our week 3 winner, Alice Richards of NSW. Lucky Alice scores herself the completely gorgeous dress/chemise in Ombre, valued at $139.95AUD, from our friends at Spencerlacy. Congrats Alice and thank you to all who entered!

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Nail It!

When summer rolls around it's time to get out the toes from underneath those big wooly socks and spruce them up a little. May I suggest a super bright, fun nail colour from Zoya? The colours are simply delicious and I'm loving the neon yellow (Pippa) and neon pink (Ali). With a LBD (little black dress) or mix and matched with colours galore your all important tootsies and fingers will be happy chappies! Visit www.zoya.com.au to view all the colours and to find a stockist. RRP $17AUD each or $90AUD for all 6!





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New Kid on the Block

Created in 2001 by Melbournite Tammy Kanat, Mink Jewellery uses a playful mix of colours, shapes and textures to create bangles, bracelets, necklaces and earrings. The collection is perfect for those of you love to show off your individuality through unique pieces of beautiful jewellery. Every piece of Mink Jewellery is custom designed in the Melbourne studio, crafted to perfection, using the highest quality materials and hand-cut semiprecious stones. With prices ranging from $50AUD – $389AUD we're sure you'll fall in love! Shop online by visiting www.minkjewellery.com.au or indulge in their flagship boutique located just off Chapel Street in Melbourne's fashion hub.







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Style Guide '5 Weeks of Christmas' Giveaway. Week 3!

A friendly reminder to all our lovely readers and bloggers out there that today is the last day you can enter week 3 of our fabulous giveaway. Thanks to the lovely team at Spencerlacy we're giving away a silk dress/chemise in Ombre valued at $139.95AUD. To win this cute piece, perfect for the warm summer months, simply email competitions@styleguide.com.au with your name, address and answer to this question - What would you like to see more of in Wedding Style Guide? Should you miss this weeks comp don't stress! We will be running another one next week so keep your eyes peeled on Monday for the prize!



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In Love with Sugarlove

Last week Annabelle and I made the trip to Sydney for the official launch of the simply gorgeous Sugarlove studio in Woollahra. Leigh and Bradley were the perfect hosts, providing simply delicious food from Katering and champagne trom Tattinger. They have done quite simply a marvelous job of their new studio. Of course pictures of Sugarlove weddings adorn the walls giving it a warm and homely feel, something you notice as soon as you enter the studio. Every bit of detail has been carefully crafted by Leigh, making it the perfect place to sit down and discuss your wedding day photography. Here's a peek at the studio and some of the guests who attended. To learn more about Sugarlove's fabulous work visit www.sugarloveweddings.com or www.sugarlovepictures.com.


We love that Leigh has kept the amber crystal door handle on the main door, one of the buildings original features








Our Editor Annabelle with Home & Away actress Ada Nicodemou, myself and wedding planner extrodinaire, Anthony Del Col


Luke & Libby Trickett and Lindy & Barry Goodwin


Actress Christie Hayes, Sugarlove photographer & Director Bradley Patrick and Sugarlove studio manager Prue


Designer and new Mum Lisa Gowing with the lovely hostess Leigh

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Style Icon

One of the best parts of my job is working with incredibly inspiring designers, stylists and artists in creating our stories. This issue I was fortunate enough to collaborate with the wonderful Shannon Fricke for our Gift Registry story. Shannon is well known from the Lifestyle Channel's Home program and her regular columns in the fabulous Inside Out magazine. I've long admired her relaxed and honest style of decorating - it seems very comfortable and unassuming.



A gift registry is a fabulous opportunity to set up your house with all the bits and pieces that will make it your home but knowing which pieces to choose can be difficult. With this in mind we asked Shannon to give us a glimpse into her personal style, guiding us in what she sees as important when decorating a home.


The opening page to our story with Shannon Fricke.

I'm sure you will find this story helpful and interesting, especially if you're struggling to find your own sense of style. If you'd like even more inspiration, Shannon's books are available nationally at all good bookstores - they are a wonderful source of reference.



Posted by Jane Cameron

A Pretty Piece

I simply adore the work of talented US designer Jennifer Behr. Her pieces are meticulously crafted with the final products being simply beautiful works of art. Thought I'd share with you some pieces from her latest collection. They would make the perfect addition to any wedding day, whether they be for the maids or the bride herself. To view the collection and to shop online visit www.jenniferbehr.com.











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Glitter in my Eyes

So, I have this dress that I've purchased for one of my Christmas parties and I am having shoe issues. I've searched high and low, scouring the shelves of every shop, department store and online boutique and I can't find anything. How is this possible? I know I'm beyond fussy but it's getting ridiculous! Then, like a flash of shiny light, I spotted these beauties. Of course they're on my favourite online store Net-a-Porter (UK based) and of course they're Christian Louboutin and of course they're simply gorgeous. Of course they have a rather hefty price tag, but after all it's Christmas, and I'm hoping Santa makes a quick delivery of these to David Jones. In one of my moments I could easily be pursuaded!


Christian Louboutin Straratata 140 Glitter Sandals £695

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