There are few people whose name when it appears in my inbox, excites me more than Gwendolynne Burkin‘s! She is a designer whose creations speak to my own heart, drawing inspiration from the decadent days of the Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Aesthetic Movement her designs are always instantly recognisable and absolutely breathtaking. Equally amazing are her catwalk…

What better way to say hello to a new week than with a positively swanky new collection from one of Chic Vintage Brides faves PLUS the chance to win $200 off in their Etsy store! I couldn’t be more excited to be sharing with you Petite Lumiere‘s latest collection ‘Party at Gatsby’s‘…… I positively adore the…

I have often spoken of my belief that on your big day, it will be your accessories that complete your look and make you feel like a bride, as much as your dress. And when you start looking for the pieces of pretty to state your chosen style you will find there is a veritable…

It was the unveiling of her Fall 2012 Collection a whole year ago that first drew me to the contemporary romantic designer Luisa Beccaria and her classically timeless gowns, but if that collection was beautiful, her Fall 2013 collection is absolutely breathtaking!….. Luisa chose the timeless elegance of the 30s as her muse and the…

Oh I have the sweetest inspiration shoot for you today! You may remember the opulent renaissance wedding inspiration shoot from Kate Romenesko a few weeks back, and I confess I rather fell in love with not only the wonderful styling but also Kate’s beautifully romantic photography, and today’s inspiration shoot is equally as lovely…. It…

I think its fair to say this week didn’t exactly go to plan – I have been looking forward to seeing The Great Gatsby for absolute months, counting down the days to the 10th of May, only to discover that it isn’t being shown in NZ until next month?! If at all possible it has…

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…

No designer creates outfits for the modern-day goddess quite like Jenny Packham and her recently unveiled Spring 2014 Collection, inspired by the Belle Epoque, contained everything we have come to expect from this deco-divine designer – vintage-inspired dresses that simply ooze glamour and luxury, sleek sheaths and stunning gowns with plunging necklines, shimmering with embroidery and embellishments….. From the great lady…

Chic Vintage Brides is going global today with a 1920s wedding at the most fabulous cabaret club in Ireland, submitted by the beautiful bride herself – it is always such a compliment to receive a submission from a bride! As a Jenny Packham bride myself I confess to feeling something of an affinity to all fellow lovers and…

I think it is fair to say I have been a little obsessed with all things heeled ever since I slipped on my Mum’s scarlet court shoes, with their pointed toe and 3 inch heels, at the age of 4 and sashayed (or more accurately slopped) around the house in them – when I most…

I have long been a huge fan of luxurious letter press stationery extraordinaires Bella Figura (it is hard to believe it has been a year, or more, since I introduced their lavish 2012 collection) I truly adore this little artisan letterpress shop – the love and passion they have put into perfecting their craft the old-fashioned way; the way they use antique cast-iron…

Last week’s Chic Vintage Bride was all about the pomp and splendour of the fancy and frivolous 1953 wedding of Jacqueline Bouvier, whereas today’s post is all about this happy couples beaming smiles……  Have you ever seen a more gleeful pair? That photo just makes me happy! I wish I could share the who, where…

Oh where to even find the adjectives and superlatives to describe Johanna Johnson‘s latest collection?! So unforgettable was her last collection The Luxor that it hardly seems possible a year has passed since its launch. And if you thought, as I did then, that nothing could surpass it – just wait until you see ‘Still…

Through her beautiful bridal collections Gwendolynne Burkin long established herself as one of Australia’s top bridal designers. A fashion purist who avoids fashion trends and remains true to her own sense of style Gwendolynne‘s gowns are Art Deco infused, exquisitely embellished pieces of art…… Created from the most beautifully delicate, floaty fabrics of champagne, silver, gold and…

I have such a treat for Art Deco fans today!! A collection full of fabulous feather fans, flapper inspired headdresses, intricate jewellery and embellished handbags…… These gorgeous pieces are from the new ‘Circa’ collection from the British Britten Weddings. The incredibly talented lady behind Britten and ‘Cira’ is Sarah who describes the collection as “the product…