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There is no rule to say that you have to wear white shoes with a white dress on your wedding day (this black dress/ red shoe combo being an excellent example) and if there was, why, we'd rip it up! And eat it! Well, maybe not but we are all for slipping on these terrific glitter peep toe pumps that say 'I am completely fabulous' and they should be for $745.
We spotted these glitter pumps on our new fave read Shoeperwoman.
Jenny Packham can always be relied upon for a romantic gown. We love all the beading on this chiffon gown which gives it an Art Deco meets Grecian look that has been brought firmly into the contemporary. It is very figure hugging for the top half which may cause a few underwear dilemmas but we think maxi dress fans will have that covered already. So to speak.
Sorrento by Jenny Packham.
We don't know quite what to say. We are horrified. We do not know where this dress starts, where the veil begins or whether the model's right arm is in the midst of being eaten or not. Still, at least we know where the bacofoil from someone's Sunday chicken dinner went.
Rememberthat post about Jennifer Behr's headbands as worn by the fine young things of Gossip Girls? No? Anyway, we've just got news that the gorgeous crystal headbands are now on sale at Kabiri so us UK folk can get our hands on them too. Ok, there is a significant mark-up on the price - this crystal headband is $188 stateside, here it's £220!
Vera Wang has just announced that the Vera Wang Maids Collection is now available for sale online. From the press release: “The modern day bride needs simplicity and ease, that’s why I am so excited about incorporating my Maids Collection into verawangonweddings.com,” says Vera Wang. “Today’s bride is increasingly sensitive to the tastes, feelings and finances of her attendants. Attendants can now order their bridesmaids dress easily for the special day and also acquire a dress they will want to wear again.”
The 'Maid to Order' prices range from $180-$250 in sizes 2-28 and it takes eight weeks for delivery.
The Maids Collection, which will range in price from $180 to $250, is available in all sizes (2-28) and takes eight weeks for delivery. The site will let you play about with colours to pick the right shade from around 10 on offer per dress plus you can zoom and see alternate views.
From left: Danielle in navy satin $200, Cecelia in Lame (lame?!) $260, Gwen in stone satin $300. Find them online here.
There's something about this dress that makes me think of mermaids, I think it must be the effect of that cascading skirt. The bodice is all glamour too with silver embroidered lace and sparkling organza with a pretty brooch clasp.
Style M2864L at Mia Solano.
How can one fail but to Love Miss Daisy? The online vintage clothing store is a hidden gem with genuine vintage gowns (no reproductions here!) The well stocked wedding section has dresses from the 1950's, 70's and 80's and they'll ship worldwide which is great news for our international readers! Fashionistas - check out the day dresses for lovely summerwear too.
This gorgeous 1950's lace ballerina gown caught my eye immediately. The gathered full skirt and silver threaded French lace is too pretty for words and the price is a spectacular £390.
Oh, I wish I could fit into something this. Sadly I overindulged at Easter and no longer resemble a gazelle like model. Turn it pink and it reminds us of Marilyn Monroe's when she sang Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend. Lose the gloves though and go for a contemporary chunky bangle.
'Ella' at Ines Di Santo.
Wedding cakes are terribly expensive aren't they? Gorgeous is a given but even I who loves, loves, loves cake hesitates at the idea of spending £600 plus on one, even it is art. Yes, they can double as dessert but they can also be found very well priced if you're prepared to check out the supermarket cake section. They aren't all plain white iced fruit cake layers now - though there's nothing wrong with that especially if you're creative and can whip up something prettier with ribbons and flowers - and some shops are really pushing the boat out with prettily decorated cakes. Check these out:
Clockwise from top left: OK, Asda's wedding cake is very plain but I like the orange flower (gerberas?) suggestion. The layers cost £6.48 for the small, £7.11 for the medium and £13.48 for the large. So, £27.07 for all three! Next up is Tesco. Their 'celebration cake' looks very similar to the Asda version except they've added a few swirls of icing. Prices are £6.48 - £13.48 too. It could be said that the advantages of these two is that they can be picked up in store any time.
Waitrose have taken the wedding cakes up a notch with a range of white iced, chocolate, polka dots, chocolate curls and sugar flowers. They are more expensive ranging from £45 for a single tier to £420 for a four tier cake with choices of sponge or fruit. I think they would compete very well with designer cakes, don't you? (The mixed sponge three tier rose petal cake is £280, the four tier pink & white polka dot cake is £295). They can also do a cupcake tower and iced favour biscuits. You will have to order 30-42 days in advance but that's very reasonable.
I think M&S, above, really deserved an image set of their own. Look at these cakes! The three tier striped sponge is £249 and there's a matching mini cake option (£35 for 6) - I love the colours of orange, purple and grey. Very now! The soft iced pearl cake is eternily popular. I don't know if it comes with the purple flower arrangement (I think not, so easily customisable to your colours) and it's just £179-£199. There's a mini cake option for this one too (also £35 for 6). Aren't they charming? They only need 21 says advance ordering, again, super reasonable, both for price and time.
Of course, if Fortum & Mason is more your thing you could go a bit mad on a Peggy Porschen cake where prices are £870 for a cupcake tower and from £950 for a tiered cake. Ouch! The two pictured are the tumbling roses which is a mere £1450 and the Crystal Chandelier jewelled cake stand with individual cakes (£950). Isn't it pretty?
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