Clea Silk, Liz Cox, Yull, Thelma West Diamonds and MS.SVG tap into the bold SS14 catwalk trend with an assortement of block brights and crayola coloured accessories.
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Different Styles of Wedding Shoes | The Hottest Wedding Shoes
The Medium Heeled Court
Autograph Leather Cut-Out Pointed Toe Court Shoes From Marks And Spencer
The Metallic Medium Wedge
Hotter Cruise Metallic Gold Shoes £75. Available here.
The Stiletto. Did you know that the word Stiletto comes from the Latin for ‘slender dagger’?
M&S Collection Pointed Toe Stiletto High Heel Court Shoes From Marks And Spencer
Ankle Strap
M&S Collection Leather Ankle Strap Court Shoes £39.50 From Marks And Spencer
Block Heel + Animal Print
Autograph Ponyskin Ankle Strap Block Mid Heel Shoes From Marks And Spencer
The Pumps
Autograph Suede Square Toe Pumps From Marks And Spencer
Wide Fit
Autograph Leather Pointed Toe Wide Fit Court Shoes From Marks And Spencer
The Strappy Sandals.
Limited Edition Ankle Strap Sandals £29.50 From Marks And Spencer
Water Resistant Suede Courts
Autograph Suede Water Resistant Court Shoes. £99.00 From Marks And Spencer
The Slingbacks
Limited Edition Pointed Toe Slingback Shoes £29.50 From Marks And Spencer
Corsage Detail. Peep Shoe.
Rainbow Club Apple Blossom Peep Toe Court Heels, Rose Pink. £225.00 From John Lewis
Corsage Peep Toe Sandals.
Rainbow Club Sugar Plum Peep Toe Heeled Sandals, Rose Pink £195.00 From John Lewis
Traditional Beaded Lace White Wedding Shoes
Beaded Lace Wedding Shoe by Be.loved Bridal £65 From notonthehighstreet.com
Lace Peep Toe Wedding Shoes by Be.loved Bridal £100 From notonthehighstreet.com
The Brogues
Olivia Leather Brogue Shoes by Rachel Simpson £150 From notonthehighstreet.com
Bling Detail
Rainbow Club Devotion Peep Toe Court Heels, Ivory £225.00 From John Lewis
White Sandals
Dune Hunnie Ankle Strap Two Part Stiletto Court Shoe, White £75.00 From John Lewis
The Accessories
Diamante ‘ I Do’ Wedding Shoe Stickers by Ella James £3.50 From notonthehighstreet.com
Sparkly Crystal Shoe Heel Decorations by Sleepyheads £9.95 From notonthehighstreet.com
What kind of wedding shoes will you wear?
Read the Wedding Diary Wedding Shoe entry here.
Limited Edition BAFTA Timepiece | Fashion
Swiss watchmaker 88 RUE DU RHONE has launched its first limited edition BAFTA timepiece collection at retail in partnership with WatchShop.com, who will sell a limited number of pieces to celebrate the brand’s partnership with the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) where it holds the title of Official Watch & Timing Partner.
The limited edition BAFTA timepieces will be sold with two complimentary tickets to a private viewing of Andy Gotts MBE ‘BEHIND THE MASK’ exhibition at BAFTA’s headquarters 195 Piccadilly, London. Photographer Andy Gotts MBE will personally meet proud owners of the 88 RUE DU RHONE limited edition BAFTA timepieces at the exhibition. ‘BEHIND THE MASK’ is a stunning collection of more than 100 photographs of actors and actresses from around the globe that have been nominated for a BAFTA Film Award in the last 60 years.
The 88 RUE DU RHONE Limited Edition BAFTA timepiece features a unique engraving of the EE British Academy of Film and Television Awards logo on the watch’s case back. The limited edition BAFTA timepiece collection will be presented to winners, citation readers and attendees over the BAFTA weekend.
The gent’s timepiece features a sleek, stylish 45mm black PVD case, with black dial, date display and chronograph functions framed by silver sub dials. This watch is based upon a classic style that incorporates contemporary signatures such as silver trim indexes and a unique 88 RUE DU RHONE engraving on the side of the watchcase. The timepiece is finished with a black padded calf-leather alligator grain strap with ardillon buckle. The price of the gent’s BAFTA Limited Edition is £495.
The ladies chronograph has been designed using a 35mm black PVD case that houses a black patterned dial featuring 6 diamonds integrated within the rose gold Roman numerals. The hands, crown and buttons are finished with rose gold that provides an elegant contrast to the black PVD case and gloss black padded calf leather strap with alligator grain. The price of the ladies’ BAFTA Limited Edition is £550. Both available from WatchShop.com,
“We are delighted to be partnering with the Watchshop to launch the BAFTA limited editions at retail. This will be the first time that we have retailed a limited edition collection for 88 RUE DU RHONE and we are looking forward to seeing the results.“ – Says Craig Leach, UK Brand Director – 88 RUE DU RHONE.
The EE British Academy Film Awards take place on Sunday 16 February 2014 at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London and will be hosted by Stephen Fry. The ceremony will broadcast live on BBC One.
Blingbacks Shoe Jewellery | Weddings
Planning a wedding gives you lots of choices and you come across some amazing things. These Blingbacks are one of those amazing things.They bling up your shoes
Whilst reviewing the Blingbacks I made sure they were easy to put on (check), didn’t look cheap, (check), and stayed on (check). They take any pair of shoes and make them look beautiful. I am a bit of a magpie and I love these. They sparkle so much and are easy to put on any pair of high heels. They add a bit of razzle dazzle, which is what you want on your wedding day.
The Blingbacks are not only glamarous, but also comfortable, they stop your shoes rubbing! What more could you possibly want?
Below you can see the Blingbacks in their box and then on the same pair of shoes.
The perfect gift this Christmas for any Bride to be. Accessorise your shoes with Blingbacks, a shoe jewellery collection with a twist, the perfect way to transform your shoes from day to night. Jazz-up a pair of heels whilst protecting them from rubbing and slipping with Blingbacks Shoe Jewellery, an ingenious foot care solution that cushions your heels as well.
We all hate that painful rubbing feeling, especially for a Bride who must be looking her best at all times despite being on her feet all day! So with Blingbacks there’s a tiny rubber lip that creates a cushion between the heel and rim of the shoe. Made from super squidgy material, the lip is designed to hook over the back of the shoe and protect the heel… but retaining glamour at the same time!
Looking for a gift to give to the bridesmaids? Here is your solution! Party, dance, walk & dazzle with Blingbacks Shoe Jewellery. Prices from £10-£15 available in Debenhams and Dorothy Perkins, also online on Amazon and Asos.
The Buckley Poppy Now Available in Support of The Royal British Legion
In support of the Royal British Legion, QVC has introduced the beautiful Buckley Poppy to mark Remembrance Day on 11th of November. These great accessories are available as cufflinks, key-rings, bracelets and brooches. QVC has raised £378,000 so far, help them to raise more by splashing out.
Available from QVC.co.uk
Royal Ascot Style Guide: What To Wear
Royal Ascot is just around the corner, and for many, the unique dress code, that is so synonymous with the five day festival, can be a sartorial mine field. Fortunately we have a ten step guide to looking your best and avoiding any awkward faux pas.
1) In general: Sartorial Sage and Former Editor of Vogue, Diane Vreeland once said, “Elegance is refusal” and the same goes for Royal Ascot – understated elegance is always a winner.
2) Ladies’ hats: An essential accessory at Royal Ascot and from top hats to berets, flying saucers to feathered fancies, hats of all shapes and sizes will no doubt be on display. Show pieces are all very well and it’s fine to be bold but make sure you don’t scare small children, animals, or for that matter, horses. Avoid the much-maligned fascinator.
3) Morning Dress: Formal gentlemen’s dress from the 19th century and obligatory if you’re in the Royal Enclosure. Make sure it’s well fitting and neither too tight nor too big. In the words of tailor Matthew Cartwright of Noden & Winsor, “If you don’t know your chest size, find out before it’s too late.”
4) Top Hat: The fit’s key. Not so big it falls down over your ears and not worn at a jaunty angle.
5) Dresses: You may well end up in a club after racing but the dress code stipulates that daytime dresses and skirts should be ‘of modest length, defined as falling just above the knee or longer. Straps on dresses should be at least one inch wide. It means anything strapless, or that’s too short or tight should be consigned to your wardrobe.
6) Pants: For men and women are essential, but should never be on show. Ever.
7) Shoes: Opt for comfort as you’ll be on your feet all day (hopefully). Chaps, shiny shiny, pointy shoes are not a good idea – patent is out and is not due to make a resurgence any time soon. As for stilettos, girls be aware you will sink on turf. Low-heeled courts are ideal and will avoid you having to purchase a cheeky pair of plastic flip flops at the end of the day, because your brand new heels have made your toes bleed.
8) Umbrella: It’s Britain. In June. It shouldn’t rain but it might so make sure you’re prepared.
9) Accessories: Diamonds are acceptable, you’ll be pleased to know. But leave the big shiny watches at home. If it’s large enough and shiny enough to blind a small child (or jockey – they’re around the same height) avoid.
10) Enjoy: Royal Ascot is one of the most glamorous and exciting weeks of the year. Dress up, enjoy the people watching and cheer on the horses in each of the 30 races taking place over the week.
Royal Ascot runs from Tuesday 18th June to Saturday 22nd June. Featuring 30 top class races, including seven QIPCO British Champions Series contests, it will be broadcast live on Channel 4 for the first time this year from 1.45pm until 6pm each day.
Innovative Films Raising Funds: Three Days
Three Days is a film that is close to my heart. Not just because I share an acting agent with the two leads and have worked with Vanessa, but also because in a world where older women are so often overlooked, this film is about a 40 something women and a younger man. It is a love story with a heart.
The Hollywood Reporter recently had a female executive guest post for them. This is what she said:
I have sat through development meetings in which actresses over the age of 34 are cast aside as “too old”, those who have had babies or families come with “baggage,” and whether or not they are willing to get nude on film plays into their chances of getting an offer, when these same traits are not deal-breakers in their male counterparts, or even mentioned for that matter.
Well, Vanessa is over 34, is married and has children. She is also making a kick ass movie. Proving all of this wrong. They are raising money as we speak so to contribute go here. It is a movie that should be made.
Three Days is a short film, to be shot in London and Cardiff, UK.
In turns poignant, sensual, warm and funny Three Days is a short film about the decision to surrender. Or not. It stars Vanessa Bailey & Richard Perryman. We asked them some questions about the film. Answers are below.
Richard.
What have you enjoyed about the process so far?
Seeing how everything has developed from when I first came on board has
been very exciting. Also it’s been great being able to work with an
incredibly talented and passionate group of people.
What do you think will appeal to people about the film?
There’s a whole lot to fall in love with. Great characters which the
audience can really invest in, an original love story and a brilliant crew
to make it all happen!
What is it like working with Vanessa?
It’s great working with Vanessa. She’s incredibly passionate about Three
Days and has invested a huge amount of time and effort to push the film
as much as she can. Our only problem is we’re both terrible at keeping a
straight face whenever we need to be serious.
What are you most looking forward to on the shoot – favourite scene?
I just can’t wait to get on set and start shooting the whole thing.
What would you say to people thinking about donating to the crowdfund?
That we really cannot make the film without the help of everyone else out
there! Any contribution helps and it’s a great chance to get involved in a
new and exciting film.
Vanessa.
What have you enjoyed about the process so far?
I’ve been genuinely amazed at the people who’ve been happy to come on board
with the film. And seeing how the team have been putting their heart and
soul into getting this crowdfund up and running. Everyone has really gone
the extra mile with it, even Jason’s PR Alistair was working his socks off
on the poster shoot! The poster shoot was a small taste of what will be
like to work with the whole team on the shoot. We were all freezing cold,
but the buzz was palpable.
What do you think will appeal to people about the film?
Well, with the talent we have working on the project the film promises to
be visually gorgeous, with a beautiful, original score. We’ve got team with
Batfa Cymru’s and Emmy’s to their names. The characters are, hopefully,
appealing and people will want to travel on their journey with them and
root for them! It’s got humour and passion and warmth and struggle – we
wrote what rings our own bell, basically! Hopefully it will connect with
others, too.
What is it like working with Richard?
Richard has been brilliant, he’s really got stuck in and invested his
time and talent in lots of ways. Like he says, we’re not great at keeping
straight faces! But that makes it fun.
What are you most looking forward to on the shoot – favourite scene?
I just want to see how the whole thing fits together. The scenes have
quite a range of dynamics from light-hearted through to passionate and I’m
looking forward to shooting all of them. We’re really excited to be doing
scenes with Lynn Hunter, I think they’re going to be a highlight!
What would you say to people thinking about donating to the crowdfund?
Please come on board! It’s a great film to get involved with and we’re
incredibly grateful for support. Check out our perks and see if anything
appeals – we’ve got everything from a corporate product placement perk
(product/premises placed in the film plus logo on all our visible material
and in the credits and more!)to getting your hair done by Jason and then on
to the screening to being an extra in the film! Let’s get this story off
the page and onto the screen!
Thank you Vanessa.
Special mention to Red Boutique in Beckenham for supplying accessories and clothes.
London Fashion Week – Exhibition S/S’ 2013
This was my first time at London Fashion Week, so I was excited when I got the chance between shows to walk around Somerset House, and have a look at the exhibition rooms.
After hearing that Minnie Mouse was this year’s fashion muse, I headed straight to the ‘Inspired by Minnie Mouse’ collection. Growing up most girls love Minnie (I definitely did!) and this collection embraces both the fashionable side and the young girlish persona of the character.
The collection is comprised of bespoke dresses and lots of accessories, made by the few handpicked international designers. I must admit that I absolutely adored Lulu Guinness’s take on creating a ‘must have’ Minnie piece. Lulu designed a purse and handbag and the lipstick detailing on the zipper made it that extra bit special, I think Minnie would approve! Below are my photographs of the collection, my standout dress has to be by Giles Deacon, the prom style silhouette and red polka dot aspects make it a perfect Minnie Mouse dress.
I also walked into my idea of heaven the Atelier Swarovski Collection exhibiton. The S/S 2013 collection is collaboration with different designers from jewellery and product designer Stefano Poletti to shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood. Each designer took Swarovski’s crystals and used them in very different ways. My favourite collaborations were Vanessa Seward who is an Argentine Fashion designer, she says of her designs that they were inspired by ‘the kind of ethnic necklaces chic Parisian boho women use’. Take a look at her pieces below…
Also Nicholas Kirkwood’s collection combines Swarovski with pearls and enamel. His designs are something unique and modern, definitely take a look at the whole collection.
www.atelierswarovski.com
Whilst roaming around Somerset House I came across Topshop’s poster range and some new designers who I found particularly interesting take a look at the photos below. The chance to walk around and look at the exhibitions was a highlight of my LFW experience it unveiled to me some designers I had never heard of before and lots of stunning jewellery!
