Simple and stunning headands

I recently met up with a bride who was looking for something quite specific. Somethng very simple, yet stunning. Not too much sparkle. So Hannah, I thought you may be able to take inspiration from these.

Eve is made up of freshwater pearls and plain Swarovski crystals. Summer headband has Swarovski pearls and silver lined hexagonal glass beads. Very simple and looks good with most hair styles. The popular Barbados headband is slightly wider comprising of Swarovski crystal and pearls.

 

  

    

Eve headband 



 

Summer headband





Barbados headband



  

 

   

Personalise your tiara by choosing alternative pearl or crystal colours and a sapphire Swarovski crystal can be added for your "something blue". 0759 605 606 2

New lace headdresses

I've seen so many beautiful gowns lately that are top to toe lace, and I love them. In response to this trend I created a couple of headdresses featuring hand stitched lace flowers, pearl leaves and of course a sprinkling of Swarovski crystals. 



Anna headdress



Hair and accessory thoughts

You’ve spent months researching hair styles, hours on the internet and what you’ve spent on wedding magazines could have paid for your evening reception!

There are now more headdress options than ever before. Do you opt for a tiara, a head band, birdcage veil, feathers, flowers? The list goes on. The choice is yours and it’s all down to personal preference and individual circumstances.

There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to choosing how and what you wear in your hair, but there are some points that need careful consideration. 

With each option try to imagine your overall look, then fast forward 5 or 10 years. Hair style trends change very quickly so try to avoid anything that makes a fashion statement. A polished version of your usual style normally works well and simple will always look classic. 

Think about who’ll be doing your hair on your wedding day. Will you go to the salon or will your stylist come to you? Who’s sorting the bridesmaids and principal lady guests out? Not all salon based stylists are able, or willing to do home/venue visits. Find out the cost of hair trials and “on the day” styling.

Always have your chosen hair accessories with you so your stylist knows what they’re working with and you can see how it will look. Try 2 or 3 different styles and once you’ve decided on one then take photos so everyone knows what’s what on the day. 

Think about your hair accessories and how they’ll fit in with your gown. Everything should sit together perfectly with no single piece fighting for overall attention. Determine your face shape to ensure your hair style and accessories enhance your look. 

All in all, it’s going to be a long day and you must feel comfortable and confident throughout.

Well hello 2012!

London 2012

New Year celebrations normally require us to recollect our most memorable moments from the previous year. How emotional and weepy we get depends on how much we've had to drink!

2011 for most of us was a bit of an odd one. Still in the thick of a recession it was difficult to relax and those of us in business were constantly expected to give more but ask for less in return. Having run a retail business for five years I know only too well how demanding and stressful it is. I now consider myself very fortunate in that I've been able to make some changes to my life over the past couple of years, and I can relax a little and enjoy what I do. 

I don't make New Years resolutions but I do set myself "goals" for the year. These goals are merely my thoughts or plans, personal and business, that have passed through my brain but failed to turn in to anything concrete but need to be looked at and acted upon. I introduced my youngest sister to this concept and she now does the same. The main advantage is I don't feel under pressure to meet these goals as they're roll on, roll off. I start when the time is right. Suits me!!

So here's to 2012. Let's hope things starts to get easier and we all have more to be cheerful about. 

Keeping to the vintage theme, I've created a variation on the very popular Manhattan tiara. The Madison is very similar but I've added some extra sparkle.  

Madison headdress





Well done



I've always considered myself a fairly well organised person, albeit in a slightly disorganised sort of way. I decided yesterday that as it was only one week to Chrimbo I'd clear my incomplete orders folder, therefore leaving me free over the festive period to do as little, or as much tiara twiddling as I wanted. But before settling down with my bits and pieces I had a Christmas cake to cover with "out of a packet" (shame on you Sue) marzipan and icing. It was whilst I was fighting with the foil wrapper that I decided to try making Mulled Wine. I'd recently sampled a glass and found it surprisingly nice. It goes without saying that to ensure my first attempt was a success, it needed quality testing throughout the process. The end result was lovely, but my incomplete orders remain incomplete. I finished the day, and most of the wine, on the settee  watching the final of Strictly Come Dancing. I'm a late comer to Strictly but now I've discovered it I love it.  Well done to the winners Harry and Aliona.

Kate Pymm Make-up Artist

I'd like to take this opportunity to say Congratulations to my good friend Kate Pymm who's recently been voted the best regional Wedding Make-Up Artist in The 2012 Wedding Industry Awards. The finals are in January 2012 in London.

I met Kate about three years ago at a local wedding exhibition. She now carries a selection of my tiaras and hair accessories which she offers as part of her make-up and hair styling business. Kate has the advantage of being able to show brides, and other principal lady guests, exactly how a headdress will look. She's a wealth of information and an inspirational lady who's professional approach and artistic ability have been recognised.

Well done Kate and fingers crossed for the finals next month.



Kate



Hand made flower