£3.50/€4.50 SPRING 2015 – Issue 6
Northern
Ireland’s
bridal style guide
dress report
latest designer collections
2015 trends
230 tips+ STYLE
+spring inspiration
HOLYWOOD COUTURE
Castle Couture Luxury Bridal Wear Boutique recently hosted a fabulous Oscars themed evening to celebrate the launch of their exclusive bridal wear designer Jenny Packham’s latest collection. Champagne Moments escorted the models, adorned in the 2015 Jenny Packham Bridal collection to the red carpet. The collection, inspired by 1930s British society photographer Madame Yevonde’s portraits of society ladies dressed in classical costumes, known as ‘The Goddesses’; Helen of Troy, Persephone, Venus - capturing an ancient world of antiquity, within a modern and hauntingly beautiful treatment. Book an appointment to view the collection, 028 2565 0990, castlecouture.com
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galgorm wedding show diy bride Hampton blue is a one shop dream for the ‘do-it-yourself ’ bride. The website is filled with cool bits and pieces to add character and fun factor to your wedding day. The new collection includes; stamps, pretty tapes, dollies, and pom poms. hamptonblue.co.uk
Galgorm Resort & Spa’s Bridal Open Day will take place on Sunday 8th March 2015 (1 - 6pm). View the exquisite newly launched Great Hall Lower. Enjoy a glass of bubbly and gain inspiration for ‘THE DRESS’ from their designer catwalk show and meet with some of Ireland’s most highly regarded wedding suppliers. Book your Galgorm wedding for 2015 & receive £1000 off/ Book your wedding for 2016/2017 & receive £500 off arrival food, compliments of the hotel: T&C’s apply. galgorm.com
Image Paula O’Hara
Victoria Stack Attack Wedding cake offer for just £190, by Patricia McMann Wedding Cakes. If you are looking for great value for money but still want your cake to look and taste great then perhaps this option is for you. A three tier stacked victoria sponge cake filled with jam and buttercream. Choice of round or square. Iced in either ivory or white fondant. Ribbon/lace around each of the 3 tiers in the colour and style of your choice. T&C’s apply. pmcakedesigns.com
paper petals
Paper Flower Studio offers a unique design choice for today’s bride who is looking for something a little different. From intricate hand-made paper floral bouquets to large floral backdrops there is a wide range of options in colour, scale and design. facebook.com/lisabrownepaperflowerstudio
the white cape Gibson Bespoke are launching a brand new collection. Which includes this stunning Lakshmi cape; hand embroidered with thousands of beads, pearls and crystals. This shoulder adornment comes with a full length silk tulle train, £300, gibsonbespoke.co.uk
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Wonderland Carla & Rory
‘The theme for our wedding was Alice in Wonderland,’ says Carla. ‘I have always loved the stories from when I was a child, so we incorporated it in small details to make the day feel whimsical and magical.’ Cabra Castle was transported down the rabbit hole when a series of wonderland themed props were hired to set the Alice theme. These included; a huge heart shaped archway into the reception area, teacups big enough to sit in, large toadstools, an enormous pocket watch. Carla and Rory spent a lot of time planning the small details to ensure the whole day felt entertaining and as inclusive as possible for the guests. ‘We are both quite outgoing people who love plenty of fun, and we just wanted our day to reflect this as much as possible.’ A wedding day filled with twists and turns with a surprise awaiting the guests around every corner. ‘After the ceremony we had an ice cream van in the church grounds,’ says Carla. ‘Offering the guests
a ’99, popcorn, candy floss or whatever they fancied.’ At the reception a number of Camouflage singing waiters created chaos and fun for all our guests during the ‘mad hatters tea party’ themed drinks reception. The evening meal was bookended with a beautiful violinist at the beginning and a mini river-dance before dessert. ‘Then we had an extra special surprise, with a guest appearance from none other than May McFetridge!’ Says Carla. ‘The whole place was in hysterics which set the whole mood for a fun, dance fuelled evening.’ The wonderful wedding day concluded with a massive fireworks display over the grounds of the castle. ‘Enjoy every aspect of the build up because the day is gone in a flash,’ says Carla. ‘I would advise to choose a great photographer and videographer, they are able to capture every memory. You are always on the go, getting photos, talking to guests, we loved sitting down watching our video, it’s my new favourite movie!’
photography Kirsty Lyn Jameson
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White One
Back Details
Mia Mia
Justin Alexander
Watters
Hayley Paige
the dress report
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Maggie Sottero
Badgley Mischka
Claire Pettibone
Walking up the isle or around the wedding venue is a great opportunity to really show off the whole dress. Back details continue to be a big dress trend, these images can testify why. Embellishments, buttons, illusion, lace, and back exposure are all good choices.
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Pronovias
Watters
Rue de Seine
True Bride
Sarah Janks
Suzanne Neville
Belle & Bunty
Divine Atelier
heel heaven keep your best foot forward with one of these stylish wedding shoe statements
L-R from the top: White and broke leather sandal, £69.95, Pink; Carvela bronzed pump, £95, asos.com; Embellished satin shoe, £142, Badgley Mischka; Dolce & Gabbana embroidered leather pump, £705, matchesfashion.com; Pointy toe butterfly pump, £605, Aruna Seth; Silk peep toe, £365, Freya Rose; Vintage embellished sandal, £725, Emmy London; Antique gold sandal, £175, Rachel Simpson; Tulle and leather court shoe, £180, Harriet Wilde; Casadei, spike heel pump, £550, shoescribe.com; Metallic trim pointed toe shoe, £179, Benjamin Adams London; Brooch detail court shoe, £180, Ted Baker;
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mother in pink Feel fresh and feminine in one of these pretty pink designs. Light blush hues, detailed lace patterns and lovely ladylike silhouettes gives the modern mum a more sophisticated look
L-R: Fitted minimal dress with stunning detailed neckline, John Charles; Stylish fitted dress with embellished detail and matching jacket, Ian Suart; Structured lace dress with sheer neckline and half sleeves, bhldn.com; Powder pink pleated skirt and short jacket, Ian Stuart; Knee length lace dress, matched with sleek short jacket, John Charles
Wear with
Clemence earrings, £12.50, White Stuff Jasper Conran feather detailed hat, £45, Debenhams
Low heel patent pumps, £160, LK Bennett
Accra double bracelet, £19.50, Oliver Bonas
Sear bow clutch, £35, Coast
Statement gold and blush tone necklace, £19, Marks & Spencer
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Taking inspiration from simplicity and light, this style shoot was inspired by crisp whites and ivory, minimalist styling, copper and gold metallic table accents, softened with wispy green foliage and soft neutral florals. We absolutely adore this style, and it was a look we were eager to recreate, however, we were keen to add a softer feminine side in order to show couples how this look can be interpreted to create a stylish yet pretty wedding theme
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Images imaxtree
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spring awakening Spring, has always been regarded as the season for rebirth, fresh starts
and the beginning of the perpetual circle of life. I love this season, there’s always such a palpable energy, a positivity for the new... Words Michael Johnson Colour, texture and the subtle nuances of detail are in focus and a sense of optimism is everywhere. No more so than in the world of fashion and beauty with the recent spring/summer 2015 collections. Natural and personal makeup trends, the perfect accompaniment for the eclectic designs, seemed to be the message from the recent designer shows, in the fashion capitals (London, Paris, New York and Milan) SKIN As with every seasonal trend in beauty and makeup the big focus for S/S 2015 is skin. The definite message here is that real skin is IN. In seasons past it was more about a
The eyeshadow trend for S/S 2015 is more about a single wash of vibrant, cool colour (not necessarily bright). The tone of colour is important to counteract the natural eye colour, makeup artists favourites ranged from pastel azure blue, through lilac, lavender, mauve to strident and striking purple, most definitely cool in tone and silky suede-like in texture. Unlike past seasons where the eyeliner was either hazy, blurred or smoky in appearance, this season sees eyeliner that is bold, graphic and a clear statement. The emphasis is on the width of the line - a little thicker than the traditional cat flick winged eyeliner of yore, also the flick or lack of flick is also very much key, this time the liner is both thicker and blunt
only way I have to describe these colours is – the natural lip colour you were born with, the natural colour of your lips after a passionate kiss (snog) or just bitten – these are the tones you should be wearing for spring, but if you prefer a stronger lip look, red lipstick is still a major player. Again, the right shade of red works for this spring season – out with the deep plum, wine, scarlet and ruby shades, bring in more of the fiery orange-reds, corals and geranium hot red tones a perfect compliment to the new skin trend. Lip pencils are evident but used sparingly and never as graphic and bold as in previous season. Really thrilled to see a whole array of different lip products in use too from lip lacquers, tints, balms,
A most important key element for both looks is the eyelashes and mascara, the lashes are individual in look, fanning out into a soft defined spray, densely black and sumptuously thick texture: matte or dewy, but always perfected with foundation, concealer and powder. Now, it’s more about being real, skin looking as if it was ‘lit from within’ a play on light and contour. Knowledge of your skin type plus using the right moisturiser, the occasional facial and a knock-out highlighting/illuminating primer are key elements for this quintessential freshfaced look. Using minimal product – foundation and concealer where needed and not all over the face is the preferred application technique. Buzz words for Skin: ‘lit-from-within, barely there, clean, nearly nude’ EYES Two key trends for eyes that were seen over and over centred on either a graphic eyeliner or a ‘pop’ of eyeshadow colour.
at the end. A most important key element for both looks is the eyelashes and mascara, the lashes are individual in look, fanning out into a soft defined spray, densely black and sumptuously thick. Buzz words for Eyes: ‘graphic, blunt, lavender, purple haze, singular’
lipsticks to soft pencils all applied with a light hand and all with stunning colour pay off and delicious textures. Buzz words for Lips: ‘translucent, natural, bitten, fiery orange’
LIPS
And finally eyebrows, alike to the previous trends I shared with you for S/S 2015, brows is all about working with what you’ve got, embracing your natural brow and using products to only edit, support and define. Gone are the highly arched, densely filled-in Walt Disney villianesque brows. Keep an eye on upcoming celebrity red carpet appearances for inspiration. For now simply brush them up and keep them groomed for bang on trend brows. Buzz words for Eyebrows: ‘groomed, groomed, groomed’
Double options again for lips, the easiest and quickest way to update your makeup look is with a change to your approach and colour choice for lips. Like the skin trend, the main change, focus and detail for lips is texture, it too is very much natural – not too matte or shiny (a surprising lack of lipgloss this season) but very much translucent, soft sheened and semi-defined. The first trend works within the ‘natural’ lip colour and not the nude-neutral colour palette, the
EYE BROWS
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