Flower Power

We have the most beautiful selection of flowers in the studio at the moment ready and waiting for our photo shoots. One of my all time favourites is the flannel flower - a native of Australia which is nice to know. It's delicate and pretty but not too frilly for my sensibilities.



We used them in our Nice Day for a White Wedding story in Issue 10. Annabelle, our editor, started her wedding career as a florist making countless bridal bouquets and tablecentres. What she doesn't know about flowers isn't worth knowing and her skills come in very handy when we're planning our magazine stories. Annabelle made the beautiful shower bouquet that we used in the story - a relaxed arrangement of Iceberg roses, lilies and flannel flowers - just lovely.



Perhaps you might like to consider using the flannel flower in your wedding arrangements. Go on, support a local!

Heel Huggers

It's always so devastating when you return home from a wedding, party or general good night out to find your favourite heels ruined from walking on grass and that nasty stuff - gravel. To see your fave shoes with tears, scuffs, dents; it's enough to make you cry. I'm so happy to share with you all a brand new product that arrived on my desk last week - Heel Huggers. Unique, discreet and so easy to use, Heel Huggers are clear plastic tubes that are placed over your heel and then blasted with the hairdryer to fix into place. How easy is that?! They're suitable for all materials and colours so now you won't have to suffer the dreaded shoe check the morning after.

Get the Flo Glow

I'm a Kate Spade fan - I love their design sensibility - modern with a classic grounding. Found this stunning Flo for Fluorescent Multiple Bauble Necklace on their site today. At USD$495 this would sure add dazzle to a simple dress. All I have to do now is work out how to get it here. Overseas shopping services like Bongo International may just do the trick.

Choo's Shoe News

Shoe lovers rejoice! Jimmy Choo has some fabulous news! For all those lucky ladies living in Sydney you'll now be able to purchase your coveted JC's from the new store at Westfield Bondi Junction. Hoorah!! Visit www.jimmychoo.com to view the collections.




Aston sandal

Marvelous Monique

The images from Monique Lhuillier's new 2011 bridal collection hit my inbox today and I have to say I'm in lurve. Quite simply spectacular. How on earth would you choose? My favourites would have to be gowns one and two. The tulle wrapped around the shoulders makes for such a soft, feminine look. The collection will be available from the lovely Helen Rodrigues from around September this year so make sure you keep posted. Visit www.moniquelhuillier.com or www.helenrodrigues.com.au for all the details.

Spiked

If you're a bride with a hip, trendy edge then you're going to fall madly for these seriously fierce Christian Louboutin Engin Spike 120 sandals. These white patent and PVC heels, adorned with white spike studs, feature a towering 4.5 inch heel with a 1 inch platform. If pretty, Swarovski embellished heels aren't your thing then I suggest you invest in these babies. Available online at www.net-a-porter.com.


Engin Spike 12 sandals £626

Caravan of Love

It's always so exciting seeing who is following us on Twitter. Yesterday I was thrilled to find my favourite brand J Crew had become a follower.

I was also interested to learn more about Blue Caravan. What a find - can't believe I hadn't seen this site before today. They offer an opportunity for "buyers and sellers of all things independently designed and ethically made". Sounds good to me.

I love these stationery items from Ruby Victoria Letterpress in Tasmania...