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Fashion News This season’s bridal style is glam, gorgeous and ultra feminine
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Blooms are tipped as a key theme for 2011 brides, so at the recent White Gallery bridal show, designers Ritva Westenius, Ian Stuart and Stewart Parvin took flower power to the max by each teaming up with a florist to design and create gowns made from fresh florals. We love the voluminous ‘Marie Antoinette meets Punk Rock’ creation from Ian Stuart and florist Neill Strain - bloomin’ gorgeous!
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DESTINATION DRESS Just one glimpse of this gorgeous dress from the new Ugo Zaldi collection was enough to set our hearts aflutter. Perfect for an informal ceremony or wedding abroad, we just love the puffball hem and statement bow. www.ugozaldi.com
Ritva Westenius, Ian Stuart, Stewart Parvin @ White Gallery London 2010
Fashion Party If you’d like to get your bridesmaids or mums of the bride and groom fitted and styled all in one go, take advantage of the Coast By Appointment service, available in the store’s Cardiff branch. In the seclusion of the VIP styling room, a Coast style advisor can research the most appropriate pieces for you and your party, present a selection of well-suited options and offer advice on shape and style for each individual. They’ll talk you through the Coast swatch gallery, the all new collections, and even advise on any alterations that may be needed. For more information tel: 029 2072 6707
Alfred Angelo has created a new ‘Private Collection’ of bridal dresses, which will hit just 50 UK boutiques! Featuring 8 on-trend styles, we’ve heard rumours of gorgeous tulle, taffeta and crystal adornments. Tel: 01908 262626 to find your nearest stockist.
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Pretty In Pink
Glamour Gowns
Look gorgeous on your honeymoon in pastel pink, the perfect new-season shade to show off your winter suntan.
Mixed paisley halterneck bikini top, £14, and matching brief £14, www.warehouse.co.uk
Pastel pink dress, £65, www.missselfridge.co.uk
Make way for the creations in Pronovias’ 2011 Glamour collection. Crafted with enchanting femininity in mind, the gowns feature delicately embroidered bodices, frills, flowers, gemstone adornments and lashings of lace, silk, chiffon, and satin. Dripping in high-end gloss and glamour, these gorgeous gowns are for making an entrance. www.pronovias.com
STYLISH SUPPORT Forget wearing undies Bridget Jones would be proud of, and opt for supportive bridal lingerie that’s sexy yet shapely with Bravissimo’s solutions. Choose from bras and basques - strapless or multi-way, briefs, thongs and even suspenders, all designed to make the most of your assets. Our favourite is this Panache Confetti Basque, £40, available in sizes 28D to 38G. www.bravissimo.com
CURVLYECTION COL
High-street fave Ann Harvey has launched its first bridal range, featuring wedding dresses, accessories, separates and suits in sizes 16 to 28. Pieces start from just £30, so curvy brides on a budget can finally rejoice. www.annharveyfashion.co.uk
Shoe Dream If the thought of wearing heels all day and night is filling you with blister-related dread, sneak these Chantelle flats by Redfoot Revolution into your clutch. Cute and cunning, the shoes have a split sole making them easy to fold in half and hide in your bag until the high-heel ache sets in. Find local stockists at www.redfootrevolution.co.uk 00