Accessorise!! To veil or not to veil??

It’s a bit like the races, (I’ve kept my fashion eye on all that recently) - on your wedding day you have to something on your head!

That’s not a hard and fast rule but what I mean is that most gals are looking for that perfect bridal touch for their hair. Tiara's used to be the go but I have to be honest and say that I am so over them! They can look a bit “try hard” princess to me – Ok, don’t start emailing me! I apologise to all the girls who wore them on their big day – that includes me!! Mine was a little bizarre as it was made by a sculptor and was gold resin and fake pearl. It was fab at the time but every look has it’s day.

However I do like beautiful hairpieces (maybe some shiny bling) in the side or the back of the hair – that can look stunning with the right hairdo. Make sure though that you try it out with your hair stylist ahead of time and don’t spring it on them on the day. You want to make sure it sits right and won’t fall out.

Fascinators, according to one of my fashion stylists on the magazine, are no longer fascinating! He may have been referring to the races – but I still think they can be cute on the right person with the right style wedding gown. Maybe something a bit 1920’s inspired – slinky and sexy. Too many feathers and fluff though is a bit wrong for a bride in my opinion.
I personally love pretty lace veils (think Spanish senorita) or just fresh flowers in the hair. Both looks to me are classic and romantic and just really perfect with a cream or white gown. The tradition behind them is another reason that they hit the right note.


Unusual and gorgeous headbands and hairpieces are really appealing to me at the moment. Ok they may seem a bit out of fashion one day but I can’t help loving the look for now. A good example of creative genius for the bride - Milliner Richard Nylon in Melbourne is fabulous. (see pics with Gwendolynne gowns on the catwalk). Also check out Culture Shock if you live in Sydney as she has such unusual and divine veils and headpieces designed to go with her very original gown designs.

At the end of the day - It’s all up to your personal style.
Hope you enjoy the search for the perfect finishing touch!
Kirstie

Pretty Maids

Isn’t Spring a great time to shop?!! I can’t help myself when the weather warms up. As soon as there’s a bit of sun – you’re dying to get out of black. (or if you don’t live in Melbourne then the darker heavier colours you have been layering all winter). Suddenly you want a pretty spring frock and they are everywhere this year. It’s a great season for dress shopping. This advice is based on my expert trawling about that has been taking up a lot of my time lately! There are so many gorgeous ladylike floral prints, vintage lace, embroidery and everything from cute “Alice In Wonderland” styles to soft, feminine shift shapes. What a great year for bridesmaid’s frocks!

In my shopping frenzy I have been snapping up pretty prints and lacey detailed pieces and I keep seeing girlie frills, great colours and sweet fabrics that would work brilliantly for the wedding party amongst the racks. There’s some excellent colours around too - vibrant and appealing like turquoise and purple as well as lots of cream & white and those muted tones of antique cream, pink and latte.
Long gone are the pastel full-length sheaths that were ubiquitous once at a wedding. These days the trend is toward great dresses that can be worn again by the bridesmaid – a big bonus if you have to pay for this dress, which is the norm. If it’s a fab frock then it’s perfect for the races or a party or another wedding!! Also even better you can choose a style that suits you. I think it looks great when all the girls wear something that really flatters their body shape even if the outfits are a bit different. If the colours or the fabric matches then it still works for the wedding theme but it’s a more modern look. Very stylish! It’s a win win for bride and maid!

Check these pics of very spunky frocks from designer Jenny Bannister in Melbourne’s current season and a couple from Thurley’s catwalk show. Below are some other links to my very favourite local designers. I LOVE all these labels so check them out for your special bridal attendants as I think they could work. Enjoy your shopping…. I am.

http://www.roseandruby.com/

http://www.mossandspy.com.au

http://www.whitesuede.com

http://www.fleurwood.com/collection/spring08/index.html