THURSDAY THREADS – MINNA BRIDAL

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Bijou brides it is time to say hello to Finnish designer Minna Hepburn and her first Bridal Collection which is romantic, youthful and affordable (prices range from £200-£500) and you’re going to love it. Amber Minna is a self-professed lover of lace and as you can see, it plays a big part in the Bridal [...]

SUNDAY LOVES – IRIS APFEL

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The older I get, the more I feel like myself.  An odd statement you may think but it’s the one gift age gives you – knowledge of yourself and the courage to be yourself.  Iris Apfel has long been (and I mean 90years long!) a fashion muse and has wise words to share with all [...]

THURSDAY THREADS – DUCHAMP

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One for the guys this week as we turn our Bijou spotlight on luxe label Duchamp.  Last week I was honoured to spend some time in the company of  master menswear designer Gianna Colarossi at the Duchamp pop-up store in London. This is a man who wields his tailor’s chalk with prowess, creating timeless styles to [...]

SUNDAY LOVES – KURT GEIGER

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You can’t beat a bit of shoe porn on a Sunday, especially Kurt Geiger‘s latest collection of lustworthy designs.  I had to share my favourite pair first but sadly the photo doesn’t do these pretties justice – they are encrusted with white glitter.  I honestly melted when I saw them in the Kurt Geiger window. [...]

TREND REPORT: NEW YORK BRIDAL FASHION WEEK

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Are you prepared to be bowled over by the designer Bridal collections setting the trends for 2013?  Last week the Wedding world turned its eyes towards the New York catwalks for Bridal Fashion Week and I’m bringing you the Bijou trend report.  Lace continues to dominate into 2013 in panel details and all over onslaughts, [...]

THURSDAY THREADS – JENNY PACKHAM 2013 COLLECTION

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This post comes with an important piece of advice… WARNING: AVERT EYES IF YOU ALREADY HAVE YOUR WEDDING DRESS OR NEED TO PURCHASE ONE BEFORE SEPTEMBER 2012 I’ve just laid my eyes on Jenny Packham‘s upcoming 2013 Bridal collection and as per usual, it is tear jerkingly resplendent.  As an insider shared with me a [...]

THURSDAY THREADS – SALLY LACOCK

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Bijou girls let me introduce you to the charming Sally Lacock and her collection of romantic, Vintage inspired Wedding dresses. Isadora Launched at the beginning of 2011 Sally Lacock is bringing vintage design and thoroughly modern sensibility to the Wedding industry.  Before taking the plunge into full time Bridal design Sally had worked for numerous [...]

SUNDAY LOVES – MATTHEW WILLIAMSON

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This Sunday I’m sharing more wedding hotness from Matthew Williamson.  His banging Fall 2012 bridal collection shows ”a sense of opulence that befits such an important celebratory event”.  It’s a strong collection that is true to Matthew Williamson’s typical bohemian mantra, lush with embellishments, ruched chiffon and pearlescent beads.  You’ll love it… And I am in [...]