Jenny Packham SS14 Collection

So the Spring/Summer 2014 Jenny Packham collection has been launched (Woop!) and let me tell you, it is truly AMAZING!

It is a whimsical, romantic and exquisite collection, full of intricate designs and luxurious fabrics. These dresses would be perfect for a vintage style ceremony, teamed with a gorgeous pair of shoes and a vintage headpiece. 

The majority of the dresses are heavily embellished with pearls, crystals and sequins which in turn makes them showstoppers! 

If i really had to pick a favourite it would have to be Florence. The embellishment is literally top to bottom, which i love (who doesn't?!) 

I think the reason i love this collection so much is because i am a bit of a magpie, the more sparkle the better!

Take a look at the Jenny Packham SS14 Collection. She has also created some gorgeous accessories and headpieces to accompany the dresses, you can view these here

So what do you think? Which dress is your favourite?

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Shoes, shoes and more shoes!

OK, so you've got the dress. You've got the headpiece. So what's next? Shoes of course! 

Your shoes need to compliment your dress, and be super comfortable as you are going to be on your feet all day. 

You don't have to spend a fortune to own fabulous shoes. There are some great designs on the High Street, and online retailers have some great offers.

This gorgeous pair of peep toes are from Monsoon called Tahiti, currently costing £75.00. The crystal brooch on the front will be complimentary to most dresses.

If you fancy spoiling yourself, Diane Hassall has some beautiful shoes to match all styles of dress. This pair is called Daisy Hill, and is available on Girls of Elegance for £225.00. All of her shoes are handcrafted, therefore i suggest you order them in plenty of time! 

If it is lace shoes that you are after, Elegant Steps have a wide selection of lace shoes to choose from. This is a gorgeous peep toe called Perfect Flo and is covered in vintage style lace with pearls in the front flower.

A couple of tips from me to save your poor feet!

• Buy your shoes as far in advance as you can as you need to take them to all of your fittings.
• Start to wear them as soon as you get them
• Wearing them in with socks on is a great idea
• Be very careful with them whilst wearing them in, especially if your shoes have glitter or crystals on them, you don't want to ruin them before your big day!

So i hope that helps address some footwear issues you may be having. What style are you going for? Are you sacrificing comfort for style? 

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