I Wish For...

One of my favourite lifestyle boutiques in Sydney would have to be Becker Minty. Specialising in luxe homewares, gifts and mens and womens clothing it's the perfect place to shop for that unique, timeless and super trendy gift. A long time in the making, Becker Minty have now opened their online store. Featuring a wishlist option which enables friends and family to see exactly what you've got your little eyes on, you'll never need to give another hint again. More than just an online store, it also acts as a great gift (and rather swanky if I might add) registry option. With gorgeous gift wrapping and delivery here and overseas there's no excuse to receive gifts you don't love! To experience the Becker Minty online shop visit www.beckerminty.com.







If you're looking for a wedding gown, maids dresses or even gorgeous suits make sure you pop in to Becker Minty to view their gorgeous collection. Becker Minty Woman has a beautiful range of Aurelio Costarella pieces, one of which we've featured in our current issue #14. We also featured a simply luxe men's Etiqueta Negra black velvet jacket. Too suave for words!

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Colour me Coral

There's something about Oscar de la Renta's garments. They're exquisite, made to perfection, the benchmark of glamour. There's also something simply divine about this coral bustier dress. If you're looking towards summer for a vibrant wedding this could be the perfect colour for your maids. I'll admit this particular dress is not considered a steal, however it is considered beautiful. Available online at www.net-a-porter.com or visit www.oscardelarenta.com for collection and stockist details.


Gold silk embroidered silk-gazar bustier dress in coral £2,815

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Go Gilbert Go!

It's a well known fact I love Australian designer Rachel Gilbert and her simply ah-mazing pieces. There are so many of her pieces on my wish list it's a little bit ridiculous. I was thrilled today to learn that Rachel Gilbert is now available to buy online at www.rachelgilbertshop.com. A blessing for all those time strapped, shop-a-holics like moi! See below a sneak peek from the new spring/summer 2010 collection. Pretty as a princess!





Posted by Emilie Harrison

Zed & Bee

We were delighted to receive a lovely letter in the post today from the talented Sydney based sisters Zoe and Billie introducing their stunning stationery company Zed & Bee. Their website has lots of beautiful images showcasing their designs. My favourite is the kitchen tea invite which included Grandma's family apple pie recipe printed on a tea towel - what a great idea! I am sure we will be seeing a lot from them in the future.



















Posted by Emma Henderson

Pretty Perry - Rosemount Australian Fashion Week 2010

Australia's king of glamour, Alex Perry, wowed the crowd at his highly anticipated Fashion Week show. As expected structured dresses of silks, organzas and tulles were sashayed down the catwalk. Super soft violet's and apricot's were the standout colours. Short hems teamed with billowing tulle trians were well and truly in. A modern choice for a fashion forward bride, however great pins are a must! Visit www.alexperry.com.au for couture and ready-to-wear collection details.










Photos courtesy of Vogue.com.au

Posted by Emilie Harrison

It's That Time!

Well it's that time again. The annual extravaganza of beautiful people and gorgeous gowns that is the Metropolotain Museum's Costume Institute Benefit has wowed the fashion crowds. Celebrating the opening of American Woman: Fashioning a National Idenitity, the uber glamorous guests enjoyed a performance by arguably the world's most fashion forward performer, Lady GaGa. Wicker chairs greeted guests at their tables whilst a hot air balloon decorated the the ceiling, paying homage to the one from the 1983 Chicago World Fair. Who can forget the fashions? The gowns were simply too pretty for words. Anne Hathaway and Jennifer Lopez opted for tulle creations. SO gorgeous! There was pleantly of colour to drool over too. Mustard's, pink's and navy's were popular choices. Sarah Jessica Parker did Carrie Bradshaw proud choosing a pleated number from the label she's now heavily involved with, Halston. Emma Watson looked divine and chose to stick to her roots, opting for a custom-made Burberry delight. Maggie Grace and Oscar winner Marion Cotillard opted for striking silver/grey gowns. Figure hugging, sexy yet oozing class and glamour they did Christian Dior and Vera Wang proud. Click here to view the celebrities and gorgeous gowns.


Anne Hathaway in Valentino & Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad Haute Couture


Emma Watson in custom-made Burberry & Taylor Swift in Ralph Lauren


Marion Cotillard in Christian Dior Couture & Maggie Grace in Vera Wang


Jessica Alba in Sophie Theallet for Gap & Sarah Jessica Parker in Halston


Melissa George in J. Mendel & Rachel Zoe in Marc Jacobs


Rachel Weisk in Oscar de la Renta & Thandie Newton in Vivienne Westwood


Abbie Cornish in Louis Vuitton & Mariska Hargitay in Vera Wang


Renee Zellweger in Carolina Herrera & Zoe Saladana in Calvin Klein


Maggie Gyllenhaal in Louis Vuitton & Eva Mendes in Dolce & Gabbana
Photos courtesy of omg.yahoo.com

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Etsy Finds

These scratch off save the date cards are a fun way to announce your wedding date to friends and family. You can get them from Unless Someone Like You's etsy store and they start from $37.50USD for 25 + shipping.







DIY Paperie's etsy store features printable wedding invitations like the cute one below which costs $25USD. The colours and text can be customised and the pdf is sent to you to print out at home.





DIY Paperie also offers printable Wedding Day Agenda's which are a fun way to schedule the days proceedings and makes it very easy for everyone to follow - no excuses for being late! They cost $50USD.



Posted by Emma Henderson

Monique in Myer

Dress designer Monique Lhullier will give Australia’s fashion-savvy brides the rare opportunity to see her stunning creations in close detail when four of her eternally feminine wedding gowns go on exclusive display in the Royal Doulton Department of Myer Sydney, Myer Melbourne, Myer Brisbane and Myer Perth from 16th May to 27th June, 2010.









Having dressed Hollywood’s leading ladies, Monique entered an exciting collaboration with Royal Doulton in 2008, bringing her sassy fashion sensibility to the table. Spanning bone china dinnerware, crystal stemware and giftware, the Monique Lhuillier collection for Royal Doulton blends luxury, glamour and sophistication.





To celebrate the exclusive bridal gown display in Myer, Royal Doulton will be offering a special gift with purchase offer: Purchase or list on your bridal registry $500 or more of product from the Monique Lhuillier collection and receive a pair of Atelier Champagne Flutes, valued at $149 as a gift.

For more information about Monique Lhuillier for Royal Doulton and the gorgeous bridal display in Myer call 1300 852 022.

Posted by Emma Henderson