Open Sesame

Sydney's glamour pack were on hand to help Wedding List Co founders, Karaline & George Loiterton, celebrate the opening of their flagship store in uber swanky Woollahra. Guests including Lizzy Lovette and James Wicks sipped champagne from Jasper Conran crystal glassware and enjoyed cocktails courtesy of Urban Thirst. Surrounded by beautiful gifts in the super stylish Woollahra store designed by Greg Natale, the evening was glamorous to say the least. Guests walked away in a haze of love with beautiful goody bags packed with glamorous products from Vera Wang, Have you Met Miss Jones, David Edmonds and Urban Thirst cocktails. Be sure to visit this amazing store, located at 156 Edgecliff Road, Wollahra, Sydney for a truly glamorous shopping and gift registry experience.


George & Karaline Loiterton


James Wicks & Lizzie Lovette and Jocette Coote & Kate Elsworth


George & Karaline with Phoebe Gazal and Dan Blumenthal


The gorgeous store

Invite with Style

It’s the little details that count, and when you are planning your wedding it’s these details that make your day that much more special. One of the very first tastes of what is to come for your guests is the invite. That pristine white envelope, waiting in their post box, the perfect precursor to what awaits. It’s instantly exciting to receive. Careful not to rip the keepsake, the envelope is opened and you instantly know that what you are viewing is just the tip of something magical. Anna Matjasec of Invite with Style appreciates the magnitude of the occasion and has come up with a new range of contemporary and stylish wedding invites designed with the environment in mind. Anna, a graphic designer for over 10 years, knows that her tiny part in your small day does not sit in isolation and appreciates that your invites will open the door to the theme, style and mood that you want to portray on your special day. Cut and paste does not cut it, all wedding invites are fully customizable. As it should be. It’s your day. Visit Invite With Style’s new web site at www.invitewithstyle.com.au to view more of Anna’s bespoke work or to make contact. Find below just a snippet of some of our favourtie pieces.




All the gorgeous pieces have been beautifully styled by the very talented Kristy Marek at Imbue Weddings

Posted by Emilie Harrison

From Paris with Love

Straigt from my inbox to you, a sneak peek from last night's Collette Dinnigan show in Paris. The autumn/winter 2011 show, titled Portrait of a Woman, "encapsulates the mystique of a woman. Bold colours and graphic lines trace the mystique of an ingenious artist - vibrantly feminine, innately talented, ultimately creative". With highly textured fabrics and rich silhouettes the collection features structured shapes and sumptuous tailoring that harks back to the athletic luxe of the true Argentinian equestrian - a tradition re-imagined through lace jodpurs and metallic jacquard bustle back skrits. Belle blossom, Italian lace brocade, noir French lace, Venetian wool suiting, Rococo embroidered organza and forest fur - an interfusion of texture and tradition, light and shade. Visit www.collettedinnigan.com.au for further details.











Posted by Emilie Harrison

Shades of Play

I love this striking chandelier idea from UK based team JAMESPLUMB. Constructed from mulitple lightshades in graduating sizes and a variety of colours, it makes for a really interesting take on a concept.







Posted by Jane Cameron

Country Road Gift Registry Service Now Open!

With online gift registries being so popular for so many couples it comes as no surprise that iconic Australian lifestyle brand Country Road has launched their online gift registry service. Customers can select any item from the Country Road collections to incl. on their registry, with homewares no dobut being a very popular choice. You can choose from a gorgeous selection of modern decor pieces, bedlinen, cushions, throws, ceramics and cutlery. All purchased gifts will be delivered beautifully packaged in Country Road's signature gift wrap to an address of the customers choice. Plus, to make shopping online even more fun, the gift registry customer will receive a bonus Country Road gift card worth 10% of the total value purchased from the registry. The registry is now available online and is super duper easy to set up. Visit www.countryroad.com.au and click on Gift Registry. Happy online shopping!

Top of the Hill

Girly girls rejoice! Alannah Hill's autumn/winter 2011 collection has hit the shelves and it's oh so pretty. Cute tulle and chiffon skirts with embellished cardigans would make perfect bridesmaids outfits or if you're after a short option for wedding dress you may just find what you're looking for. Hill also offers a gorgeous collection of winter tights. Why just wear plain black when you can have spots! Visit www.alannahhill.com.au for store and stockists details.









Posted by Emilie Harrison

Only Elva

You all know that here at WSG we're huge fans of the very talented jewellery designer Elva Fields. I thought I'd share with you some pieces from her amazing new Spring 2011 Elva Collection. Aren't they just so pretty?! But the question is... how do you choose? If you're after a special piece for your big day, something one-of-a-kind, then Emily could be just the girl you're looking for. All jewellery is hand-made by Emily and her team in her studio in Kentucky from antique treasures found in antique shops, local and far-flung markets and other unusal places. Be sure to visit her website at www.elvafields.com to learn more about her amazing work.




Party Favor necklace USD$398


Glimering Gala necklace USD$278


Darling Debutante necklace USD$192


Come On Over necklace USD$188

How Succulent!

If you're after a unique floral idea for your wedding it's worth considering Succulents. They're becoming a big trend now, offering interest and intrigue to bouquets, centrepieces and buttonholes. If flowers on their own aren't your thing you'll be amazed at how they are transformed with an array of gorgeously green Succlents. Be sure to ask your florist for their advice and suggestions, afterall there are an abundance of types available. I loved this wedding I found on Style Me Pretty. The Succlents as a centrepiece add so much interest and give the celebration a completely different feel. The colour of the bouquet is divine!

Cake That!

It's 4pm and I'm feeling like a piece of cake. A piece of this cake to be exact. Y.U.M! If you're leaning towards a desert buffett for your wedding a selection of delectable cakes such as this Peach Cake with Burnt Sugar Shards would go down an absolute treat. Even though you may get a good serving of guilt after eating a piece (or two) of this cake it would be well worth it! This gorgeous picture is courtesy of www.kissthegroom.com.


For the recipe click here

Posted by Emilie Harrison

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.





Posted by Emilie Harrison

Academy Awards 2011

This years Academy Awards were, as the fashion commentators suggested, the year of bold colours, brave choices and standout pieces. Previous years have seen a more subtle approach to Oscar dressing however that idea was abandoned by many stars who chose beading, lace and solid colours for maximum impact. Cate Blanchett was my choice for best dressed. Her Givency Haute Couture gown, straight of the Paris runway, was perfect and exactly the kind of unique creation you'd expect her to choose. The colour looked simply divine against her fair skin and short blonde bob. Mila Kunis also opted for a lilac shade gown by Oscar favourite Elie Saab. The gown, featuring lace inserts and a train was again straight off the couture runway. Australia's own Jackie Weaver chose a custom made Collette Dinnigan gown. The heavily beaded bodice and full skirt was perfect for the first-time nominee. I also loved the simplicity of Michelle Williams Chanel Haute Couture gown. Never one to go overboard, the gown oozed sophistication and fitted her like a glove. If you'd like to see more of the spectacular gowns that made the red carpet this year visit www.harpersbazaar.com.au.


Hailee Steinfeld in Marchesa and Jackie Weaver in Collette Dinnigan


Halle Berry in Marchesa and Hilary Swank in Gucci Premiere


Gwenyth Paltrow in Calvin Klein Collection and Michelle Willams in Chanel Haute Couture


Cate Blanchett in Givenchy Haute Couture and Mila Kunis in Elie Saab Haute Couture


Natalie Portman in Rodarte and Scarlett Johanson in Dolce & Gabbana


Amy Adams in L'Wren Scott and Reese Witherspoon in Armani Prive


Sandra Bullock in Vera Wang and Anne Hathaway in vintage Valentino


Jennifer Hudson in Versace and Jennifer Lawrence in Calvin Klein Collection
Photos couresy of harpersbazaar.com.au

Posted by Emilie Harrison