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

Bride Barbie

Ok... I. AM. VERY. EXCITED! I grew up with four sisters and we LOVED Barbie. We would spend hours upon hours playing with them, dressing them up, brushing their hair, changing their accessories. It was really a bottomless pit of fun. Still to this day I love Barbie as the thought of her always conjurs up very fond memories of growing up. So, the reason for this post... in conjunction with Barbie Vera Wang, the queen of the wedding gown, has released The Traditionalist Vera Wang Bride Barbie Doll collectors edition. The Dovina gown, as worn by Barbie, features a draped neckline with a shoulder ribbon bow and watercolour gathered skirt with tulle overlay. This is the third and final Barbie Collector doll for Wang so it's sure to be a keen item for collectors. It's available for $159.95USD + P&H. Visit www.barbiecollector.com for details.

Online Anytime

A lot can be said about the ease factor when it comes to online shopping. It's fast, it's pain free and the goodies get delivered straight to your door. Convenient? Yes. Addictive? Absolutley! Lisa Ho has joined the online brigade and has launched her online store. With all your favourite pieces available you'll be able to skip the carparks, parking fees and over crowded shopping meccas to have it arrive on your doorstep. Voila! Visit www.lisaho.com to start shopping!

Milliner Magic

Emerging vintage-inspired designer Jessica Beattie has launched her inaugural bridal collection Enchanted and is set to bring old-world romance back for the modern bride. Trained by acclaimed milliner Neil Grigg, the Sydney-based designer’s unique, handcrafted headpieces are already favourites at Fashions on the Field. Her new bridal collection features a selection of headpieces, veils, and handmade silk flowers that are soft and delicate in detail, using handcrafted luxury materials and bead work (the same bead work used by the house of Chanel!). Jessica will continue her handmade tradition, tailoring pieces to each bride’s requirements. The Deluxe range of silk flowers is handmade in Australia, and can be made-to-measure, using the same fabric as a wedding dress, in any colour or size. Jessica Beattie Millinery is dedicated to giving clients a bespoke service and as part of the bridal package, customers can use the service after the wedding to adapt their headpiece for other occasions such as casual or race wear. With over 60 pieces in the collection, prices range from $130 for a standard handmade flower on a comb to $1,500 for a cloche. View the full collection launching at Sydney Bridal Expo 16 & 17 April 2011 or at www.jessicabeattie.com.au.







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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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Colour Savvy

I'm loving the new, fresh 2011 collection from bridesmaids specialists Ava Madison. If you're on the hunt for bridesmaids dresses, or even a dress for a wedding or special event, we suggest you pay the AM girls a visit. Having recently opened their first store, located at Shop 2, 19-23 Izett St, Prahran Victoria, you'll be amazed by the style and colour choices available. If you have maids with fuller figures or busts don't worry, AM are the queen's when it comes to fitting girls of all shapes and sizes. Visit www.avamadison.com.au for more info.

Cocktail Hour

If you're spending the long weekend in Sydney (or a part of it at least) looking for some knockout bridesmaids dresses make sure you pop into Tarvydas Sydney. They're having a whopping mid-year clearance with 20-50% off all ready to wear stock including a gorgeous assortment of cocktail dresses. Visit the store at Level 3, Westfield, Pitt St, Sydney and while you're there make sure you check out the amazingness that is the new Westfield. You'll find Christian Louboutin, Zara, Chanel and many more to tempt you. To all our lovely followers living in Australia, happy long weekend!

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Love & Lace

If you're after a vintage-inspired pair of heels they don't look too 'grannyish' then these might just make the grade. With a trimming of patent leather these Jimmy Choo Faith lace and patent pumps are heavenly. Black is such a smart, modern choice for a wedding shoe and the bonus? You'll love and wear them long after you've said 'I do'. Avaliable to purchase online at www.net-a-porter.com.


Faith lace and patent peeptoe pump £546

Ruffle Me Up

There is such thing as a dream dress; a dress that fulfills your wildest dress fantasies. For me this dress is it. Modern, feminine, intricate and sexy all at once. And the shade? Heaven. This Vera Wang creation was one of our Favourite Things, featured in our new winter issue. Thanks to Helen Rodrigues in Sydney it will be available in Australia come November. Vist www.helenrodrigues.com.au for arrival dates.

A Short Story boy

It seems that model weddings are happening left, right and centre at the moment! Anja Rubik wed her long time partner and fellow model, Sasha Knezevic, on the Spanish island of Mallorca over the weekend. Anja's modern Pucci gown was designed for her by Emilio Pucci designer and close friend Peter Dundas. With a short hem, long, flowing skirt and a veil Anja looked every bit the modern model bride. This gown is a fabulous choice for a destination wedding but it also helps when you have amazing legs such as hers. Congrats!




Photos courtesy of HarpersBazaar.com.au

Silky Smooth

To celebrate her 12th Silk anniversary Lisa Gowing launched an exciting collection of demi-couture ready-to-wear gowns in Spring 2010. Being the uber-designer that she is, Lisa has now expanded the collection to include 15 new styles. The new collection of luscious and luxurious vintage inspired gowns is now available to view online and try in her studio in Edgecliff, New South Wales. Recalling the glamour of past era's, the collection draws inspiration from the 1920's through to the 1950's. All designs are hand made in pure silks with hand placed jewel and European lace detailing. Matching tulle and lace or jewel trimmed veils, headpieces and silk flowers are also available. Handmade locally by Lisa and her team, the ready-to-wear collection is hand made using time honoured couture techniques. The Demi-Couture gowns feature the same superb cut, luxe fabrics and feminine detailing that have become synonymous with Lisa’s couture designs, constructed in layers of silk and exclusive trims including European laces and crystal or jewel embellishments. If you'd like to register to attend one of her open days or to make an appointment to view and try the collection outside of these open days

Weather Feather

It's a fair call saying it's freezing here in Australia. Winter has well and truly settled in and if you're having a winter wedding and still have your heart set on a strapless or more revealing gown consider this gorgeous Miu Miu feather collar. There's nothing worse than being cold so it's important to still keep yourself a little rugged up.


Feather collar £412.50

A Symbol of Love man

Sydney based designer Marta Niegowska had a budding urge to create, so she took on the age old form of moulding wax into shapes to form her unique unisex jewellery collections that make the label Bilingual. After exploring a range of concepts and ideas, it was the series of interlocking silver rings made by Marta for her partner to wear while he was away, that got people talking and the designer soon found herself taking orders for colleagues and friends. She soon launched Bilingual at the Powerhouse Museum Youngblood Design Markets during Sydney Design Week in 2005. Marta explores various ideas through her pieces that induce humour or provoke thought. More than just a beautiful adornment, wearers of Marta’s designs are drawn to her concepts as much as her craftsmanship and she designs to open people’s minds to imagine what jewellery can be. Each collection of locally handmade rings, earrings, bangles, neckpieces and wedding bands engage the wearer with the symbolic nature of her work. More than ever before gents wedding rings, like the ladies, symbolise love, committment and personal taste, they must be something loved and cherished. Afterall, it will be worn for a lifetime to come. All Bilingual silver jewellery is made from 100% recycled Australian silver. To view the Bilingual collection of men's and women's pieces visit


Facet


Momento


Destiny

A Pearler What

If jewellery is your thing and your keen to go a more understated gown and the wow with a gorgeous necklace then this little pearler could be what you're after. This shimmering Valentino pearl and Swarovski crystal necklace would catch many eyes and receive many oohh's and ahh's. That's the aim of a statement piece. Right? Available to buy online at www.net-a-porter.com for £275.







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Design Star Stars

Ever since the first Sarah Janks gown came through our doors I've been in love. The craftsmanship and detailing is simply exquisite. Sarah is excited to announce the opening of her flagship studio in Sydney's North Shore, introducing her debut Tempus collection. Reinterpretating classic shapes with a modern slant, Sarah employs traditional techniques with impeccable fit and attention to detail. The dichotomy of fitted versus fluid is underlined by second skin bodices accompanied by ball gown or curvaceous hourglass skirts. Slinky bias cut dresses in chiffons, liquid satins and morocains balance the tailored pieces in the collection. The intricate embellishments and fabric manipulations are inspired by pressed flowers, old hand written love notes hidden in the folds of the skirt, small tokens of affection and a nostalgia of an era where romance blossomed into love.

Sarah has come a long way from leaving South Africa where she was born and raised to landing in London with just 300 pounds. Sarah found her first job at Kashkets, who were responsible for the outfits worn by Prince William, Prince Harry and the page boys at the recent Royal wedding of Will & Kate. Twelve years on and after almost a decade working for incredible designers such as Roland Mouret, Jonathan Saunders and Jenny Packam, Sarah moved to Australia and this week opened the doors to her Neutral Bay Studio.

Be sure to visit Sarah's studio at Shop 9, 7 Waters Road, Neutral Bay, Sydney 2089. Bridal and gown consultations are by appointment.



Petticoat


Valon


Maria


Brielle


The gorgeous Adina gown we featured in issue 18

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