Cuff It
The bold statement piece for spring is undoubtedly the cuff. Not the leather, hard-core type cuff but the sweet, sophisticated, jewel-encrusted cuff. How pretty! Why not adorn your bridesmaids wrists with the latest cuff offerings. It will add some edge to the day but what a sweet surprise it'll be. Here's a selection of my favourites. They'll add some serious glitz to any occasion. Cuff it baby!


L-R - Miu Miu jeweled satin cuff & Roberto Cavalli oversized floral cuff both available from www.net-a-porter.com


L-R - Chloe Poppy cuff & Kara by Kara Ross pearlized anaconda cuff both available from www.net-a-porter.com


L-R - Isharya gold filigree cuff & Kenneth Jay Lane leaf hinged cuff both available from www.net-a-porter.com


L-R - Marc Jacobs crazy bow cuff available from www.net-a-porter.com & Yves Saint Laurent cuff from the spring/summer 09 collection

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In The Band

If you're an accessories queen and love the idea of having your maids or flower girls in cute little headbands then I suggest you check out Bambako. Their adorable range of headbands, price from $18USD - $78USD, are adorned with ribbons, jewels, flowers and come in the sweetest range of colours. Online shopping is easy peasy and they're happy to ship anywhere. Visit store.bambako.com to view the collection and shop online!





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Tiffany & Co Makes Shopping Breezy
Tiffany & Co has just launched its much anticipated Australian e-boutique. With more than 2,000 pieces now available to buy online it's never been easier to own a piece of the iconic jewellery. You can sort by price, save to your wishlist and even send pics of your fave pieces to those who need little hints. It couldn't be easier. Looking to buy a rock for that special someone? Schedule a private in-store consultation to have an up close and personal encounter with their divine diamonds. The icing on the cake? Everything purchased online will be sent to your door in the famous little blue box with white satin ribbon. Oh the glory! Click www.tiffany.com to start shopping!



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Nano-tastic!
Getting in shape for your big day is something that every bride aims to do. Why not make it that much more enjoyable with your fave tunes and a hot new coloured iPod Nano or iPod Shuffle? Available in the coolest selection of colours I suggest you visit www.store.apple.com/australia, pick your colour and get moving!


iPod Nano from AUS$199


iPod Shuffle from AUS$65

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The Legend Continues...

Melbourne handbag, luggage and accessories superstar Spencer & Rutherford have spilled the beans that they'll be opening a new glamorous boutique in Melbourne. The new store, located in Melbourne’s premiere fashion hub, Chadstone Shopping Centre, will be the second for the luxury accessories label, with their first boutique located in the bridal mecca of High Street, Armadale. The new Spencer & Rutherford boutique will welcome glamorous shoppers from early October and with S&R celebrating thier 10th Anniversary this year it's fitting that a super-luxe boutique is opened to celebrate. Cheers! Visit www.spencerandrutherford.com to browse the collections.





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Shoe Shop Heaven

Entering a swanky shoe store with shelves and shelves of sequined, embellished, patent, satin heeled shoes sends me into a bit of a spin. You know the look on a childs face when they enter a lolly shop? Well that's how I feel about shoes. One of my favourite shoe stores is Melbourne's Miss Louise. It's the place to go for your dose of designer deliciousness. Balenciaga, Balmain, Brian Atwood, Chloe, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent and many more will have you taking big, deep breaths praying that weak moment, where you whip out your credit card in a frenzy, doesn't arrive. Miss Louise has a gorgeous range of bridal shoes that give hope to all those brides who are anti the boring, ugly bridal shoes that are so often on offer. Bridal shoes can be stylish and sexy... just ask Miss Louise. Visit www.misslouise.com.au or visit the store at 205 Collins Street at the Westin, Melbourne.


Brian Atwood


Giuseppe Zanotti


Giuseppe Zanotti

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Badge of Honor

If a preppy style wedding tickles your fancy then I suggest you get your hands on these cuter than cute preppy badges. Available from Bloomsbury Store they are such a cute idea for an engagement party or wedding. I think the bridesmaids badges would even look cute pinned onto your maids bouqets. Priced at £3.43 each they are a fun way to add a bit more personality to your day. Bloomsbury Store will ship internationally so visit them at www.bloomsburystore.com to place your order.



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We're Going on a Behr Hunt...

Inspired by the grandeur of the Holiday season, with trace elements of the fall collection's elegant punk, American wonder Jennifer Behr has created a small yet seductive range of headpieces for Holiday 2009. Slick patent leather bows paired with petite spikes, hand-twisted animal print satins, tassels on crystal, satin and silk chiffon, and a range of opulent hand knits are the prettiest additions to any outfit. Settle in and prepare a toast to another brilliant winter with Behr's oh so pretty collection. Made by hand in her studio and within a network of small workshops in Brooklyn and Manhattan it makes for a truly marvelous result. Jennifer Behr ships will all over the world so to find out how you can get your little hands on a piece of Behr magic visit www.jenniferbehr.com.


Crystal Spray on Comb - organic crystal arrangement secured to a petite hair comb


Crystal Spray with Bow on Satin - organic crystal arrangement hand-sewn to an ultra lux silk bow head wrap and finished at back with patent leather tabs and elastic


Crystal Chiffon and Tassle headband - encrusted crystals hand-stitched to chiffon and satin and paired with a taffetta-wrapped skinny headband. Available with or without tassle

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Will You Be My Valentino?

Valentino, one of the biggest names in extrodinarily glamorous fashion, has added a simply loveable selection of evening shoes to the mix. And... they best bit? They're black! I am a sucker for black shoes. At last count I had around 20 pairs. I know, I know... what's wrong with me you ask? Quite simply I'm addicted. Lucky for my credit card these beauties are a little out of my league but... there is always the lottery. Visit www.netaporter.com to buy online.


Satin diamante bow pumps £710


Jeweled satin slingback sandals £721


Diamante embellished peeptoe pump £615

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MiiRA, MiiRA on the Wall...

Headpieces and fascinators have become hot property for modern brides and with Spring Racing Carnival just around the corner it's never been a better time to keep your eyes peeled for that perfect piece. MiiRA, one of Australia's hottest young milliners, recently made the move to the big smoke, relocating the London. With orders flying in from all over the world (incl. from hip Style Guide readers) Grace Cabot, the founder of MiiRA, has seen a huge rise in the number of brides opting for a headpiece on their big day. Grace very kindly emailed me some pics of her newest pieces but remember MiiRA is more than happy to make bespoke pieces and will ship to anywhere in the world. To find out more about MiiRA or to discuss a piece for your special day visit www.MiiRA.com.


Luce Della Stella, meaning 'starlight', AUD$4,795. A true fascinator with a tear-shaped base with veil, twisted straw, cut feathers and embellished with a gorgeous sapphire and diamond brooch. With the veil sweeping across the eyes it will make for the perfect alternative to a traditional veil


Captivation AUD$150 is mounted on a comb with twisted straw, cut feathers and a vintage piece. The simple chic creation will add a touch of glamour and elegance for the contemporary bride who doesn't want to be too over the top


The Precious Petals headpiece AUD$305 by MiiRA that featured on the cover of issue 10

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Peep Toe Joins the Party
The ever popular Peep Toe Shoes is super happy to announce their first ever Wedding Collection. The gorgeous collection consists of heels in champagne silk, delicate cream lace, soft nappa leathers in gold and antique teamed with jewels and sparkling crystals. All heels in the Wedding Collection will come with a nude sole and retail from $249.00 - $345.00. The collection will be available instore from October/November 2009. Visit www.peeptoeshoes.com.au to view the entire collection, along with colour options.


Mrs Fairytale


Mrs Wedding March


Mrs Kiss


Mrs I Do


Mrs Bride

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Oscar Loves Helen
Not only is Helen Rodrigues now stocking the spectacular Oscar de la Renta bridal collection in her Neutral Bay store, she's now added the gorgeous shoe collection to the mix. The shoes are just so pretty and are no doubt shoes a girl is likely to wear more than just once. To find out more about the Oscar de la Renta collection available visit www.helenrodrigues.com.au.



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Sparkle & Shine
I don't think a single day goes by where I don't see a pair of shoes and sigh, thinking to myself, "why can't I have you?". These MiuMiu glitter gold pumps made me sigh, tilt my head to the right and wonder how something that goes on your feet, which in turn gets put on the ground, can look so gorgeous. With jeans or the ultimate little black dress (think a Herve Leger number) I think they would be a complete knockout. Available from www.net-a-porter.com or visit www.miumiu.com.


MiuMiu giltter peep-toe pump £283

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All a-flutter
My lovely friend Mo Hardy, designer and decorator extraordinaire, has told me about her good friend Lucy MacGill's new venture - Angel Wings Accessories. When I had dinner with Mo she had the most divine handbag from Lucy's range which prompted me to visit her new website. Some really beautiful pieces, original and refreshing.


Python with Chocolate Handle


Patent with Python Strap


Large Cream Fur Bag


Slash Bag

A girl's gotta have a nice bag - think of the honeymoon after all! Stockists' details are available on the website.

PS. For those interested Mo made a cameo appearance in our Issue 4 - A Class Act story. She kindly lent us her stunning kitchen and we roped her into one of the shots–that's her stirring the saucepan in her spiffy chef's jacket. What are friends for!



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Shoe Love
As many of our dear bloggers will know I'm a bit of a shoe addict. Shoe's were, according to my Mum, my first passion, followed closely by friends, boys and parties. I had to share with you these most gorgeous Christian Louboutin's. OH MY! Love comes in many shapes and forms and for me, these are it! Although on the very pricey side they would be worth every cent. Imagine your bridesmaids sashaying down the aisle in these numbers. No doubt you would have girls eyeing them off... and not in the kind way. Available online from www.net-a-porter.com.


Rhonda Dina 140 platform pump £647

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Fantastic Felt
I adore these lovely felt corsages from Etsy by AAliciaAccessories. The simplicity and elegance of these beautiful pieces would be a perfect adornment for a winter wedding outfit - many of them would even look divine used as table decorations, winding down the centre of the table.





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Choo for Everyone
I don't think I've ever met a girl who hasn't wished for a pair of Jimmy Choo's. They're the dream, the benchmark... and they make me very excited! I have, today, become rather jealous and a little bitter. Jimmy Choo are releasing a collection for High Street mega store H&M. If you are lucky enough to live in North America, Europe, the Middle East or Asia you will, no doubt, be rubbing your hands with glee while those of us who do not have an H&M store within reach scowl and think 'why me?'. From November 14 H&M will stock Jimmy Choo accessories for men and women, as well as a clothing line. So, get yourself prepped to battle the crowds on November 14. These hot little pieces will be gone before you have the chance to bat your eyelashes at the sales assistant. Visit www.hm.com for further details.


Shoes from the Jimmy Choo for H&M collection


Jimmy Choo founder and President Tamara Mellon


Georgia suede lace and biker leather sandal GBP$495 from the Autumn/Winter 09 collection

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If the Shoe Fits... Then Buy Them!
I am an avid shoe fiend. I'm not going to lie... I've had an obsession with high heels ever since I could balance myself well enough to strut down the corridor in my Mum's silver Midas slingbacks, circa 1986. Although sometimes majorly impractical and painful there is nothing more satisfying than purchasing a pair of shoes that gets your heart racing and that you don't want to take off, even when you sleep. Well... my desire to purchase a sparkly new pair of towering heels has, unfortunatley, sky rocketed today. I've discovered Nicholas Kirkwood. Sleek lines, beautiful leathers and fabrics, embellishments, buckles, laces and pearls make up a collection that is truly a work of art. Forget Picasso and Monet... I want Nicholas Kirkwood! Available in Australia at Dio Dato Shoes, Shop 1, 28 Cross Street, Double Bay, Sydney.











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Autumnal Apricot
We're now in the lovely, romantic season of Autumn. You can tell because the trees are changing colours and the grass is becoming lush and green. Autumn is a great season to draw inspiration from as the rich but subtle colours can make great additions to a wedding. Apricot is such a pretty, feminine colour. I came across this amazing Notte by Marchessa gown on net-a-porter and fell in love. The colour is just divine! Back in issue 6 of Style Guide we did a super pretty apricot shoot. It's a colour that can be incorporated into a wedding in so many different ways. Fashion, cake, food, table settings, flowers... the list is endless. I've put together a Polyvore showing the plethora of ways apricot can be used. I've even incl. some gorgeous Style Guide stationery that can be purchased at our online store.

Autumnal Apricot by EmHarrison on Polyvore.com

To find out more about the pieces incl. in this Polycore just click on it.

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Bag Lady
Spencer & Rutherford, one of Australia’s leading luxury handbag and accessories labels, recently celebrated its 1oth anniversary with a lavish celebration held in St Kilda. I was lucky enough to be invited but was unable to attend due to shooting all our wonderful stories for issue 11 of Style Guide, on sale 24 June. The magical evening, with stunning millinery from Richard Nylon, fashion by Anthea Crawford, enchanting music from Wildflowers and a mystical fortune teller on hand to predict the future of fashion enthralled guests. The exciting new collection, The Game of Love, was dramatically unveiled and showcased throughout the evening. The highlight, however, was the incredible retrospective display, showcasing select elegant, divine and feminine bags from the last 10 years of Spencer & Rutherford. A big Happy 10th Birthday to the lovely team at Spencer & Rutherford!



Spencer & Rutherford bag retrospective


Beautiful Richard Nylon headpieces


Suzi Wilks and partner Adam


Spencer & Rutherford head designer Kim Michaelides

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