Fabric Fascination

I think these fabric flowers are so sweet! If you're not keen on real flowers, or fancy the idea of keeping them long after your wedding, why not opt for the fabric kind? These little creations come from Petal & Print in the U.S, however they will ship to us fine folk in the land downunder. Used for bouquets, waist ties, button holes, as hair pieces and even for cake decorations they are a crafty idea. Visit www.petalandprint.com for all the details.







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Westfield Transforms Clothes Shopping Online

How can you shop your favourite fashion brands from your favourite retailers and never have to set foot out the door? Westfield has launched its brand new website that can help you translate clothes into fashion – all from the comfort of your own living room. British stylist, Gok Wan and his team of stylists were excited to announce the brand new Westfield website that lets shoppers browse over 250,000 items across more than 2,000 brands, from one convenient online location. Choose your favourite styles for party dresses and great men’s shoes, then check out via Westfield’s safe and secure payment system and get all of your items delivered to your door. We’re certain anyone can be a fashionista with all of the gorgeous outfits and styles available on www.westfield.com.au, where you’ll find unlimited brands with one check-out.



A sponsored post by Westfield

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The Esteele Competition Winner Is...

Congratulations to Lucinda Peart, the winner of our Essteele competition. Lucinda is the lucky winner of a fabulous Bellissimo Nonstick Risotto Pan vauled at $329.95. Thank you to everyone who entered and thank you to Essteele for offering such a wonderful prize!





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A Winter Warmer

With winter standing firmly on our doorsteps it's never been a better time to embrace rich, warm colours such as golds, browns and caramels. This moodboard I found on Snippet & Ink is a perfect winter warmer and mixed with a hint of rustic pink makes a winter wedding seem like a very bright idea. The gorgeous mother-of-pearl handled cuttlery could be no doubt found through antique and bric-a-brac shops or even online. Winter needn't be dreary and drab afterall!


All credits for the moodboard can be found at www.snippetandink.com

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Vessel of Love

I came across this uber cute table centre on one of my favourite blogs Style Me Pretty. Not only are the vessels from Anthropologie the perfect table decoration for a wedding but the flowers, relaxed and comfortable, complement them perfectly. L.O.V.E! Have a great weekend!



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A, B, C...

A friend of mine pointed out these super cute scrabble pillows and immediately wanted to share. Aren't they the best?! Available from Etsy store Shopdirtsa they are a steal at USD$10 incl. inserts.



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Pretty Florals

Love these pretty flowers and mismatched vintage plates found via 100 layer cake. We might be heading into winter but these spring blooms certainly brighten things up.







Photography Dave Richards Photo
Planner/Designer Constance Curtis Events
Flowers Dolce Design Studio

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All Tied Up

A sherbert-pink satin clutch with a gorgeous oversized bow - could it get any more pretty?? This Valentino confection would be the ultimate accessory for a wedding (besides the groom of course!) and would no doubt be flaunted long after the event. Heaven in a clutch! Visit www.net-a-porter.com to buy online.


Valentino satin bow box clutch £443

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Royal Wedding Roundup

I think it's fair to say the wedding of HRH Prince William & Catherine Middleton on Friday certainly lived up to everyone's expectations. With over 2 billion people worldwide tuning in to watch the nuptials and 1 million people lining the streets of London to celebrate it has certainly reignited the worlds love and infatuation with the British monarchy. Possibly the greatest kept secret of the day was Kate's dress and after much speculation it was announced she was wearing a gown designed by Sarah Burton, head of famed British houseAlexanda McQueen. Made of ivory and white satin gazar with a train of just over 6 feet long, the Royal website notes "the skirt echoes an opening flower, with white satin gazar arches and pleats. The ivory satin bodice, which is narrowed at the waist and padded at the hips, draws on the Victorian tradition of corsetry and is a hallmark of Alexander McQueen’s designs". With her hair down Kate wore a stunning Cartier halo tiara on loan from the Queen and diamond earrings given to her by her parents made especially to match the tiara. According to reports Middleton worked closely with Burton to create the formula for her gown, with obvious notes taken from Grace Kelly's famous wedding gown. There's no doubt that Kate's look will forever be replicated by bride's worldwide as have the looks so many famous brides in the past. Kate's sister and lady in waiting, Pippa Middleton, also wore a custom made McQueen gown complete with little sleeves, a cowl neck and covered buttons. Kate's second gown, for the 80's themed evening party, was another McQueen creation with embellished waist band and finished off with a super cute angora cardigan. Princess chic perfection! Visit the official Royal wedding website at www.officialroyalwedding2011.org for all the wonderful photos.


The official photographer for the wedding was Hugo Burnand






Kate wore a Cartier tiara, on loan from the Queen, with earrings gifted to her by her parents


Kate carried a bouquet of Lilly of the Valley, which also represents 'trust' when refrencing the 'language of flowers', a floral code made popular by Queen Victoria








Kate's second gown for the evening celebration was another McQueen creation with embellished waist band and angora cardigan


The amazing cake was crafted by Fiona Cairns and took five weeks to design. The cake, consisting of 17 individual fruit cakes, was decorated in cream and white icing with 900 delicate sugar-paste flowers

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Vintage Weddings - One Hundred Years of Bridal Fashion & Style

I have to confess I love books and wedding dresses so when this absolutely beautiful book turned up on my desk yesterday I was a little ecstatic. Vintage Weddings - One Hundred Years of Bridal Fashion & Style by Marnie Fogg is, as you guessed it, all about amazing wedding dresses. From the 1900's through till now discover the designes and trends that changed the world of bridal design forever. With foreword by designer extrodinaire Bruce Oldfield OBE it's a absolutley gorgoeus book full of wonderful pictures and information. It even includes a wedding planner and a section on groom's fashion of the time. In perfect time for the Royal wedding! Vintage Weddings is published by Cameron House and is available at all good bookstores from June 2011 for $49.99.



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Wedding Video of Cherise & Aaron

There's something lovely about a truly gorgeous wedding video. Along with photographs, a video is a fabulous reminder and keepsake of your wedding day and is also something wonderful to share with friends and family who weren't able to attend. Curtis Heyne from Living Cinema very kindly sent us this wonderful video of Cherise & Aaron's wedding, held at Hahn Estate in Santa Barbara, California. Happy Royal wedding day!

Sophisticated Chic from Living Cinema.

Photography: Elizabeth Messina
Wedding Wedding planner: Lisa Vorce of Oh, How Charming!
Ceremony loocation: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Reception site: Hahn Estate
Cake: Vanilla Bake Shop
Flowers: Mindy Rice
Invitations: Papel Paper and Press
Videography: Living Cinema
Bride's dress: Vera Wang
Bridesmaid apparel: Lavin
Groom's tuxedo: Tom Ford

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L.O.V.E

Valentino are doing some truly amazing things with their shoes at the moment. Take a look at these beauties! I am in love with the gorgeous caramel coloured satin and lace of the first two and who would have thought leather and tulle would make such a gorgeous combo? If you're wanting to get your hands on these visit www.net-a-porter.com.


Bow-embellished satin sandals £782


Lace and satin platfrom pumps £442


Leather and tulle-embellished mesh sandals $822

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