The Great Gatsby Collection from Tiffany & Co
I don’t know about you but I am so excited about the release of Baz Luhrmans much anticiapted The Great Gatsby! As if I wasn’t already, it has me seriously swooning over all things Jazz Age and Art Deco. And just when I thought I couldn’t be any more excited about this film, I read [...]
Exquisite Vintage and Antique Engagement Rings from EraGem
How to brighten up a cold and miserable Spring Tuesday….. how about some bling? ANTIQUE CROWN MOTIF OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING Yep, I’m feeling cheerier already! My latest find on my never ending pursuit of vintage perfection is fine Estate Jewellery company EraGem who specialise in the most exquisite Vintage and Antique Engagement Rings. On their website they [...]
Fine Antique Vintage Rings from Erstwhile Jewelry Co
It’s official, much to Mr E’s dismay I have a new favourite Etsy store and my oh my is it pretty – before sharing, I should warn you that reading this post could seriously affect your bank balance! Erstwhile Jewelry Co is a fine Antique & Vintage jewellery shop on Etsy. Founded by Jared and Alisa, newly [...]
Jenny Packham’s Amazing 2012 Accessories Collection
Now I may be slightly biased, as she is the lady that made me feel like a goddess/screen siren/starlet on our wedding day, but for me Jenny Packham is and always will be THE bridal designer for glamorous cuts, glittering details and gorgeous vintage inspired dresses. I adore Jenny’s attention to detail, all the beautiful beading and embellishment sewed [...]
One of a Kind from Doloris Petunia
Incredibly, considering their success story, I only recently discovered Doloris Petunia - stumbling across their Aladdin’s Cave of a store on Etsy, via a post of one of their pieces on Pinterest. Since discovering them however I have completely fallen in love with their wonderful one of a kind, statement sashes, cuffs, necklaces and bandeaux…… Aren’t their bandeaux exquisite?! Each [...]
Stylish and Sophisticated Bridal Gowns from Karen Willis Holmes
I continue to be astonished at the no end of incredibly talented Bridal designers coming out of Australia and New Zealand. As one of the first I came across when I began CVB, I have long been promising, and looking forward to, a post dedicated to today’s designer – Karen Willis Holmes. Some, with a [...]
Dazzling and Decadent Jewellery from Delezhen
I just love it when writing a post or creating an inspirational mood board I discover an exciting new vendor – especially when it involves a bit of glitz and sparkle! I was wistfully wandering the web looking for some ultra glamorous, vintage inspired but with a modern edge, jewellery (not asking for much was I) for my Glamour of [...]
Heirlooms of the Future – Vintage Brooch Bouquets from Noaki
I adored my bridal bouquet and I can still smell it now if I close my eyes…… ivory roses and freesias will always take me back to NYE 2010! But I was devastated when New years Day I awoke to find my perfect ivory roses tinged with brown (as all roses do when out of water for a [...]
Beautiful Vintage Jewellery – ‘Vintage Bella Bride’
I love vintage jewellery and always have done – my poor Nan, bless her, was forever finding her jewellery box raided and me looking like….. (Image source Dazzling Divas) Nothing can complete a bridal look like a bit of glitz and sparkle! And it is amazing how much more impressive and affecting vintage jewellery is – [...]
Designer Jenny Packham – Queen of Deco
I think it only right that the first designer I feature on my blog should be the designer I chose for my own wedding! Jenny Packham is the award-winning British designer (International Couture Bridal Designer of the Year in 2007 and British Bridal Dress Designer in 2008) now world-renowned for her stunning, vintage inspired bridal dresses – she [...]
