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If there's one bridal sale you do not want to miss it's Lisa Gowing's biggest ever clearance sale. On July 30th & 31st you'll have the opportunity to take your pick from over 30 gowns reduced by 50%. There will even be styles available from Lisa's current Gatsby demi-couture collection. The gowns will start from $945 and range in size from 8 - 12. Drawing inspiration from the decadence of the roaring 20’s, the Gatsby collection celebrates the riches and glamour of this era. Buttery liquid and glowing ivory silks, bead encrusted vintage laces and rich platinum and crystal embellishments feature in this collection of gowns and headpieces. Accessories will also be on sale including veils, vintage inspired jewellery, stoles and faux furs up to 50% off. Lisa and her team of trainied bridal conslutants will be on hand to help you select designs from the collection to try and purchase. The gowns on sale will not be samples. Please register to confirm your attendance at the Lisa Gowing clearance sale by emailing studio@lisagowing.com or calling 02 9327 6332. Lisa's studio is located at 6/212 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff, Sydney. Visit www.lisagowing.com for all the details.










Posted by Emilie Harrison

It's often said that tiara's are for Princess and unless you are, of course, a Princess you do not wear a tiara. Pfffttt... who says you can't be a Princess for a day? If you opt for this little sparkler I think you'll feel like a Princess long after the wedding. At roughly AUD$328 it's a piece that will be passed down from generation to generation, making it a prized possession and will, no doubt, become sought after amongst the girls in the family. Now... start the search for your Prince! Available to purchase at www.net-a-porter.com.


Louis Mariette Alexandra crystal tiara £183

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Elizabeth Syer, our girl in the know in London, sent me an email this morning alerting me to these fab flats that are taking the UK scene by storm - Coco Rose. A great idea for brides wanting a bit of relief from mile-high heels towards the end of the reception. Specially designed with a split sole, they can be easily folded and tucked into the smallest of bags. They would make a gift idea for all the girls in the wedding party.



They come in a variety of colours, including white, for £35 + shipping to anywhere in the world.

Posted by Jane Cameron

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. Relief! Heel Huggers (RRP$19.95) are by Original Sole so visit www.originalsole.com.au to find out your nearest stockist.





Posted by Emilie Harrison

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.



Posted by Jane Cameron

These Christian Louboutin strappy sandals are just too pretty. The question then remains - why would you want to have them hidden under a long dress? Short is the answer if you have these sandals on your pretty feet. I'm not convinced they'd be particularly comfortable for 5+ hours, however they are adorable. There's no real argument, is there?! Available to purchase online at www.net-a-porter.com.


Fortitia 100mm sandal with lace ruffles £465



Posted by Emilie Harrison

Great news - wonderful in fact - my all-time favourite brand J Crew is soon to be available to British shoppers through net-a-porter.com. So why does that make me so happy I hear you ask ...they ship to Australia! They have an amazing range of beautiful wedding gowns, maid's dresses and adorable flowergirl/ring bearer outfits, not to mention the divine jewellery and accessories.

Shipping costs will be reasonably high so you'll have to figure that into your final tally but with exchange rates as good as they are at the moment, it can't happen soon enough for me. To learn more read The Guardian article here.





Posted by Jane Cameron

The lovely Jennifer Behr, headpiece extraordinaire, kindly let me know the gorgeous Maggie Gyllenhaal wore one of her super pretty headpieces to the Oscars this year. Maggie chose The Artmesia Tiara in Jet which was the perfect accessory to her hand painted Dries Van Noten gown. Loving the pink lippie too! Visit www.jenniferbehr.com to browse the collection or to buy this piece all for yourself.




Maggie Gyllenhaal wearing The Artmesia Tiara in Jet USD$875

Posted by Emilie Harrison

For me the Academy Awards aren't just about the winners, they're more about the gorgeous gowns that get effortlessly paraded by a slick bunch of uber glamorous A-listers. This year I wasn't disappointed! Many stars strayed away from black, opting for romantic midnight blues. The softest of yellows, creams and golds were also popular thanks to Sarah Jessica Parker in Chanel Couture and Best Actress winner Sandra Bullock, who opted for one of my favourite designers Marchesa. Purple seemed to be the hot colour this season so it was no surprise to see it pop up all over the shop. Charlize Theron's custom made Christian Dior gown was a gorgeous shade, although I'm not huge fan of the bust detailing. I was pretty sure that spectacular Givenchy gown I blogged about a few weeks back would get a look in and fair enough Avatar star Zoe Saladina made it her pick. My favourite gown of the night by far! I'm madly in love with Miley Cyrus' Jenny Packham gown. Such a fabulous choice that would make the perfect wedding dress. A special mention has to go to Meryl Streep. Her Chris March gown was perfect. It was sexy, slick and so effortlessly chic. She was one of my favourites!


Zoe Saladina in Givenchy Couture & Kristen Stewart in Monique Lhuillier with H Stern jewels


Sandra Bullock in Marchesa & Sarah Jessica Parker in Chanel Couture


Miley Cyrus in Jenny Packham & Kate Winslet in YSL


Diane Kruger in Chanel & Meryl Streep in Chris March with Fred Leighton jewels and Swarovski clutch


Carey Mulligan in Prada with Fred Leighton jewels & Maggie Gyllenhaal in Dries Van Noten with Fred Leighton jewels


Tina Fey in Michael Kors & Sigourney Weaver in Lanvin


Rachel McAdams & Anna Kendrick both in Elie Saab


Gabourey Sidibe in Marchesa & Queen Latifah


Amanda Seyfried & Jennifer Lopez both in Armani Prive


Charlize Theron in Christinan Dior with Harry Winston jewels & Vera Farmiga in Marchesa with Fred Leighton jewels
Photos courtesy of Vogue.co.uk, Style.com and Film.com

Posted by Emilie Harrison

How cute is this neck cuff that I found on Etsy from Being of Love in Hong Kong. The La Nina choker is made from cream chiffon and tulle. At only USD$32 + postage it would make an affordable way to pretty up a simple dress.





Posted by Jane Cameron

I am so happy to have found these stunning necklaces from American designerElva Fields via the Shelter Interior Design blog. I absolutely adore them! Owner/designer Emily scours flea markets and auctions for unusual vintage and antique pieces and reconfigures them into beautiful jewellery. They would make such a statement with a simple, strapless wedding dress.






Elva Field necklaces would look gorgeous with a dress like this Lisa Ho number


Long Feather dress in nougat $12,999

Posted by Emma Henderson

Our avid blog readers will be well aware I have a little obsession with an online store called Net-A-Porter. It's not just some little obsession, it's a full blown love affair. I can't get enough of it! The most desireable and beautiful designer pieces are available at the click of a button, which makes life easy if you happen to live in Australia as some of stocked labels are a no-go zone for us, unfortunately. I was even more in love when I realised they have now opened their Wedding Boutique, an online store where you can get everything for the bride, bridesmaids, Mother of the Bride and even the wedding guests! They offer complete styling tips and I can personally guarantee you will fall in love with at least 5 pieces. Short and long dresses, dresses with silk and lace, suits, skirt and tops; everything is here. I could go on about this for hours but I won't. Visit www.net-a-porter.com to browse the complete Wedding Boutique but I must worn you, you will fall in love and you won't want to leave. Also, keep your credit card well away if you're not keen on spending. It would be easy to rack up an astronomical bill!

You can choose from a simply hip range of designers from Lanvin, Marchesa, One Vintage and Yves Saint Laurent to Temperly London, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, Fendi, Halston abd the list goes on!


Temperley London embellished crepe-silk gown £2,754 and Lanvin washed silk-satin jeweled gown £5,434


Yves Saint Laurent satin-trimmed tuxedo suit £2,355 and One Vintage Lucy dress £10,406

There is a super pretty selection of veils and heapieces available, ranging from classic and uber feminine to modern and sharp. I adore the Lanvin Ostrich feather-trimmed veil. Too pretty for words!


Lanvin Ostrich feather-trimmed veil £409 and Maison Michel Uffie miniature top hat with veil £362

How could I ignore the amazing selection of shoes! Louboutin's, Choo's, McQueen's, Fendi's, Valentino's... heaven! You'll also find every accessory you'll ever need including jewellery, headpieces, bags, coverups and pieces of gorgeous lingerie. Oh my!


Giuseppe Zanotti embellished leather sandal £758 and Christian Louboutin Studio 120 peep-toe pumps £1,267

Posted by Emilie Harrison

Pale pink and silver make such a pretty colour palette for any wedding. Often this colour palette is well suited to more formal affairs, however it could easily be adapted to suit a cocktail or at home party. There is an abundance of flowers available in soft pinks and almost everything these days comes in silver so you shouldn't have any trouble sourcing products to fit within your theme. I thought our Style Guide stationery Flora Aura and Crystalline fitted perfectly with my Polyvore! These pieces can be purchased from our online shop. Don't forget the guys either. A pale pink tie, soft silver/grey suit or a pale pink shirt can look quite dashing. Pink isn't just for the ladies!

Pink & Silver by EmHarrison featuring Marchesa dresses

With Valentine's Day fast approaching many girls thoughts stray to romantic gestures and lovely surprises from their special someone. Why not opt for a gift you can both enjoy? Spencerlacy, our favourite sleepware label, has the cutest little gift boxes that will be sure to put a smile on your face.


Gift box 1 contains a mesh cami and knicker in pink hint with black lace trim $79.95


Gift box 2 contains a mesh chemise in pink hint with black lace trim $59.95

You'll also be pleased to hear that that if you spend over $100 on Spencerlacy during February "the month of love" you'll go into the draw to win an exclusive Lovers Pack, valued at over $500. Now there is no excuse to wear your ugly Pj's! Visit www.spencerlacy.com to find your nearest stockist and Happy Valentine's Day!

Posted by Emilie Harrison