West Aussie Wedding

last minute shoes

After searching high and low for beautiful jewelled flat sandals I suddenly did a complete 180.

Due to two things. 

1. Deciding I wanted to wear heels because they look hotter.

2. Actually looking at my dress objectively and realizing that with it's wide straps and high neckline it isn't really even suited to 'strappy' style shoes.

I had this epiphany on my last day in Perth before my first dress fitting, which meant I had to get some shoes that day.

I went into Perth City and saw that Emporio had closed(!) which was a bad start. I went to all the usual places Zomp, Ninewest, Zu, Novo, David Jones, Myers..  but there isn't much out there if you don't want to get married in 6 inch stripper heels.

Eventually went down stairs to Shoeshow, which is one of those bargain basement places where all the shoes sit on top on boxes and you just help yourself, rummaging through the stack of boxes looking for your size.

I got these in ivory. 

 
image via ShoeShow

They appealed to me because they are are a 3.5 inch heel. They don't have any diamantes. I like the bows. They were $80. They had my size. I had run out time.

But yes they are very bridal, and very boring. To be honest I'm not really sure these shoes warrant a post.

But boring isn't always a bad thing. I wore them to my dress fitting and they suit the dress perfectly. She pinned my hem so I am pretty much committed to that heel size. If I wanted to go searching for a different style I could, but I can't be bothered. I have happily crossed shoes off my To-Do list.

this chick is wearing my shoes

I have found my dream wedding shoes whilst reading Grazia Magazine.

These are even better than the bewjewelled Giuseppe Zanotti thongs.

 

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They are by Dolce & Gabanna and retail for about $995.

Poo.

Why oh why do I have such expensive taste.  

It's probably a good thing that I can't even find an online stockist.

Because they would go so perfectly with my wedding earrings.

bejewelled thingies

I've been on the lookout for some colourful bejewelled thongs. (Yes Non-Aussies we're talking footwear)

I think a flat sandal will work well for my dress, and seeing as my dress is totaly devoid of sparkle I could get away going to town on my feet.

But I'm wanting coloured sparkle, not just clear beads or crystals..

So obviously I have to tread carefully because coloured rhinestone flip flops dally near that fine line between fabulous and tackorama.

I saw these little beauties by Giuseppe Zanotti and decided I wanted them.

image via Bluefly  

Well, thankgod they didnt have my size as they turned out to be USD$840. Yikes.

I can't justify paying nearly a thousand bucks for a pair of thongs, no matter how pretty the rhinestones are.

So the search continues!

hey toots

I love these colourful shoes peeking out from her dress.. so summer and sexy and fun

  
photo by Meg Baisden, via Southern Weddings Magazine

And I think her bouquet deserves an honourable mention with those feathers included amongst the flowers.. and that long ribbon holding it all together..

Grooms also looking pretty styling as well with his blue suit and brown shoes..

Check out the rest of the photos here and here
  
  

Feather shoulder pads

I love a big fluffy feathery jacket or cape as much as the next girl.

However they don't really work in the Australian climate.

Even for a winter wedding. It just doesn't get that cold here.

That's where the feather shoulder pads come in

 
feather shoulder pads by Sophie Begg, dress by Maria Chiodo Bridal, earrings by Anne Schofield Antiques, via Bride To Be  Magainze

You get a touch of the feathery sexiness without any of that pesky sweatiness.  

Less feathers, without less glamour

 

Flats on the catwalk

Look who was bucking the trend and totally rocking flat sandals on the catwalk in Milan this year..

Go Giorgio Armani!

 
image from Fabric Magazine 
  

Bit hard to see.. but those red flower sandals, 3rd from the left are so cool. 

Both my Bridesmiads have said they prefer to wear flats.. mainly for comfort reasons (and everyone a little wary of the gravel) and I think this shows that flats have their own kind of laid back glamour!
  
  

Spring Chill

Spring has well and truly sprung in Perth

The footys over, my garden is started to come alive, there are brides & grooms lined up at the blue boathouse... It's stinking hot one day, rather chilly the next.. 

I have been to a few spring weddings and although the sun is usually out there it doesnt take long to cool off once the sun goes down.. If I were an October Bride (or Bridesmaid) I would be thinking about a cosy dress.. or have a styling shrug nearby to keep me warm..

Like this awesome one worn by this smiley Bride!

And inspired by this pic, here are some other golden toned jackets perfect for this inbetween sort of weather

 
 

Top photo by Tanja Lippert, via Southern Weddings Magazine;

1st row- Allanah Hill, TopShop, 2nd row- Dusk, Topshop, 3rd ROw- Hooch (Faux Fur), Ann Lousie Roswald, Gerry Shaw, 4th , See by Chloe, Vintage from Closet Couture

And lets not forget the Bridal Bolero.. or my all time favourite the Wedding Day Cardigan

Shoes

If I was going to wear heels I would probably be opting for a statement shoe.

Here is some designer high heel inspiration.. 

 

 

 

Not sure what's going on with the tights and open toed shoes either...

I'm pretty sure I'll end up in flats.. because my desire to be comfortable will triumph over my desire to wear an awesome pair of heels.. I will have to choose one way or another before I get my dress hemmed.

flat shoe bonanza

Just when I was lamenting the lack of wedding worthy flat sandals Marie Claire comes up with the goods.

Page 222 of the October issue and there is the glamorous flat shoe jackpot.

 

I'm loving the Robert Robert sandal and also white Sambag one with the flower on the toe. I also think the Andrea and Joen ones are nice for a closed toe option. And the Tony Biano with the pink bow is sweet as well.

flats on the red carpet

Often after I tell people Im going to wear flat shoes for my wedding they look a bit disappointed

They want to know if The Mister is short. (he's tall) They want to know if it's a beach wedding (it's in the bush) They want to know why dont I just bring some flats to change into later on. (because then my dress will be the wrong length)

Even though I like the way I look in heels, I like the way I feel in flats even better.. just more chilled out and comfortable. And I want to feel like that for my ceremony as well.

And we are in the Perth Hills- which is really gravelly.. lateritic pisoliths scatter the ground like a carpet of marbles. I think it would be madness to wear heels.  

But I dont think flats are disappointing. Just look how glamorous they can be:

   

  

Ok well I'm not sure if Nicole looks glamorous per se but I still like her shoes.

Flats obviously won't work for every style of dress but for a cool floaty sort of number I think they work well.

Louboutin Love

Remember these little beauties?

Can you imagine how stoked I am to see they come as flats?

 

I wonder if it would be poss to get my hands on a pair of these bad boys...

If not there were always the instructions on how to DIY via Gangsta Bride

couture inspiration

Some dramatic black and white inspiration from Karen Magazine

 

 

 

 Photography by GL Wood