Shoe Box Thursday

Here we are for another round of shoe box Thursday and the progression in my obsession with beautiful shoes!!!
An amazing designer Michael Lewis is bringing out some of the most awesome shoes in fantastic geometric designs with unique design detailing.
He began his footwear career in Paris, a designer mecca for inspiration and culture, this was just 15 years after graduating from our own arts college Central St Martins!!
He started off with Jean-Charles De Castelbajac, a funky clothing designer and went on to work with a hero of design Marc Jacobs with Louis Vuitton.
After working with the likes of Gucci and Burberry, most recently he has been a creative consultant for Kurt Geiger; one of my personal faves!!
Now living in London he carries on consulting with major British brands, but take a look for yourself at some of this mans stunning designs.....






For more of the same loveliness take a look at the website,
www.michaellewislondon.com

Hens In The City

Planning a hennight has become a major part of the wedding planning process. Gone are the days when dinner and dancing was enough, now its all bigger, louder and drunker!!!

So planning a tasteful yet fun Hennight is essential to any bride's rosta, and if she is lucky enough she has a planner or maid of honour to do this for her. My bride opted for a spa weekend, with dinner and dancing and wanted a tasteful yet girlie and fun theme. She loves to dress up, has a passion for shoes and designers, along with a taste for cocktails.
So I thought the perfect theme would be Sex In The City,

all the hens glammed up to the nines, in there very best party shoes, with Manhattans at the ready (which they will learn to mix at their cocktail mixing lessons & yes they can drink what they make!!)
Take a look at the mood board I put together for her below,




Cambridge is a lovely town with beautiful architecture and some lovely hotels, and this was a central location, which was a little different to the usual london night out.
The girls will be spending the weekend soaking up the nightlife and enjoying the spa during the day, and a cocktail making lesson to start the weekend off.
It's important the hen night reflects the bride's personality, and all her very best friends are there to help her see out her last single days. It is also the hen's job to at least try and make sure the bride remembers her special night the day after!!!

Mad Monday

I thought this might brighten every one's day, the craziest fashion trends from the catwalk. They are wacky and strange so sit back and take a break for 5 min's and revel in Mad Monday.
Some of these designers really do take things to the edge, so which of these trends would you wear on a first date or a night out with the girls!!???!!
Here is the count down to the maddest trend of the day...
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I have to say that beards and whiskers are about the weirdest fashion style I have seen to date. Possibly not a trend I will be following, not only as it would be neigh impossible,, but women have enough hair to upkeep without adding to it!!!!
What will they think of next?

Colour me beautiful???

For hundreds of years the stereotypical bride has been donned in white, vast amounts of virginal white everywhere!!!!
But in this day and age where virginal brides are quite often a sentiment of the past, do we still proceed with angelic white trimmed brides gliding down the aisle?
There are so many other options out there, designers around the world now create their masterpieces in every colour of the rainbow!!!
So should we then paint our dream brides in a different colour, any colour you like.
Allow the bride to wear her true colours i.e. not a virginal angelic maiden, but a beautiful women in love.
What colour would you wear?
Something to make your eyes pop, or maybe just your fave colour that makes you feel good, I like the idea of siren red to get the grooms pulse racing.
Toi Couture

Dita Von Tesse

Edgardo Bonilla

Ian Stuart

Unknown designer

Vera Wang

Whatever the colour, I love the idea of vibrant wedding dresses strutting their stuff down the runway, sorry, I mean aisle of course!!!!

Shoe Box Thursday

It's Thursday and today I have decided is officially shoe box Thursday (woke up with a need for beautiful shoes in my life, I think it’s a sickness)!
I am going to show you some stunning shoes by a wonderful designer I came across today. Aruna Seth, started out in her family run shoe company but now is famous in her own right. Her designs are astonishing, using swarovski crystals, delicate trims and luxurious materials. Throughout 2010 she has been splashed all over the media in the likes of Hello, OK & Tatler with the likes of Goldie Hawn, Pixie Lott and Princess Olga Romanov in her fan base. There are even waiting lists on some of her more popular designs. To purchase her elongating heels you need to go onto her website or you can browse through her various stockists world wide. But for a VIP touch you can even book a personal appointment at her London or Moscow showroom!!!
Just take a look at just a few of her designs below;

£675

£465

£455

Pending waiting list £499

The words, "I Want Them" keep ringing in my ears whenever I see these.
For more of the same take a look at her website, if you think your bank balance can take it!
http://www.arunaseth.com/
Happy Shoe Box Thursday!!!!!!!

Mid Week Blues....

Well it's that time in the middle of the week, when you’re neither nearing the end nor starting at the beginning. The weekend still feels far away yet I feel it has already been a very long week. Any one else feel like that sometimes?
So, enough with my moaning I thought I would cheer myself up and share it with you.
I am going on holiday soon, so I am very much looking forward to going away with Mr. Right and buying lots of new "holiday" clothes, which Mr.Right then says I don't need, oh how little he understands about me!!!!
And of course the all important relaxing by the pool in the sun!
However what with all my holiday prep & then designing hennight invitations for a client, my mind wandered to honeymoons, and the most magical holiday you could ever take.
My parents just got back from Barbados and I was there a few years ago, it really is such a stunning island. Laid back, carefree, with wonderful people, but more importantly amazing luxurious hotels!!!!
One of my favorites is the The House, it is literally “a house” set in the most idyllic setting. Guests have their very own member of staff to attend to there every whim, creating a truly pampered stay.
Barbados is such an amazing island with so much to do, last time I was there I was swimming with turtles (surprisingly scary and large, but awesome experience) and exploring the beaches on horseback.
Take a look at these pici's for a bit of mid week transportation to a better place than your desk!!!!!!

The House is also perfect for destination weddings, with an exclusive 32 suites for the wedding party!!
Follow the link for more info.....http://www.thehousebarbados.com/
Mid week occasionally gets me down & I often get a little bit of the mid week blues, however this little day dream has kept me entertained.
So I have decided to make this a weekly occurrence, Horrah!!!
Tune in this time next week for the next instalment on beautiful, luxurious getaway & daydreaming ideas.