Hello my lovelies! Katie is off sunning herself  so your left with lil old me this week…I’m not jealous, not one bit!

Normally Katie finds the most amazing things from Etsy, but today I am a little bit excited to share this with you…and I can’t take the credit for this one, Clarissa emailed me about her Etsy store with the most fabulous name. Coco Sailor!

Clarissa has created the most unique store I have found to date, she combines beautiful bunting that can not only be used for your wedding, but SHOULD be used in your home! But not only that, there is the cutest and one of a kind kiddies t-shirts and onesies! (baby ones of course!)

Here are few of my favourites!

Beautiful, understated and darn right gorgeous!

But that’s not all, for all of us out there that has little girls, little sisters, and, as in my case, oh’ so cute nieces! There is of course some lovely little things for the boys, alas my nephews are a little bit too old now (boo!!), but how adorable would these be a presents for the babies in the wedding party!

Has appliqué ever looked so good?!

This is just a small taster of what Coco Sailor has in store, if you are looking for something different…then look no further!

Love

Lizzie

* Etsy

One of my main gripes when planning my own wedding was during the last through months friends kept telling me that I was a bridezilla. And it really pissed me off!

The reason being is that I didn’t think there was anything wrong with wanting things to be just so…

Right?

I understand that it can be quite stressful towards the end of the planning process, and I, like many other brides had lists about lists just to make sure that might scatter brain wouldn’t forget anything important…like the rings or something!

I may have become slightly more demanding than my normal self, but that’s only because we were up against a deadline and I am quite particular!

But is there anything wrong with this…

Why are women tarnished with the zilla when its not really fair? Or what about the other way, is it right that we become a little bit more um, organised?!

What do you think ladies, are you a bit of a bridezilla, or have to experienced this with your family and friends?

Love

Lizzie x

I like nothing more then a little head sparkle to complete a brides wedding look, having said that I am quite picky in terms of what I like. So much so that my family got tired of my ‘really??!’ face quite quickly during my own search for the perfect headgear!

If only I had Hope & Grace…

*Astoria

Hope & Grace was created by two sisters, Nina and Clair, who found it difficult to find their accessories for their own weddings. They have created a company that offers brides effortless elegance.

* Emily

* Fleur

Not content with creating just stunning headwear, the sisters branched out and also sell shrugs…its difficult not to want one of these babies!

* Valencis Stone Blush

*Blossom

Exquisite beauty from a really creative team who have experienced what its like to be a bride and searching for that unique piece. Stylish, fashion forward and breathtaking…need I say more?!

Love

Lizzie

It’s another fashion post from me tonight. I have been posted to Knightsbridge for my day job this week and I’m getting the taste of the luxe life (though sadly my budget only stretches to H&M!) so I can’t wait to share with you Oscar De la Renta’s new bridal collection!

Oscar is renowned for his intricate and frothy designs that are ultra feminine yet still fashion forward. This season I was surprised how how varied the collection was, opening up with a Pre-Raphaelite style red dress that could have come out of a John William Waterhouse painting.

Something blue….

We have seen the steady rise of coloured dresses from pinks, nudes and now the softest blue. Stunning!

Short but sweet.. along with colours, floral patterns and even crop tops, Oscar managed to pull off some really chic short designs. The dress on the left channels your inner Odette from Swan Lake and the 60s shift on the right with pearl detail is timeless.

This was was my favourite dress out of the collection, lace high neck with appliqué and a dramatic fish tail. Breathtaking!

Check out the wispy straps on this dress.

This flower appliqué dress is divine, I love how the flowers are cascading down her veil. This has to win my prize of veil of the year!!

Oscar is pretty media savvy and this year they wanted to do something different so check out his divine images on Pinterest of backstage shots of his bridal show.

So whats your favourite design and what do you think of the blue dresses?

Katie xx

Evening my lovelies!

I have good news! Well good news for your wallets any way, though a lover of luxe I know where to splurge and when save the pennies. Flower girl dresses are one place where you can easily achieve a luxe look for less. Florence&Fred from Tesco have just launched their new occasionwear and I love it. There is a great mix of ivory silk and chiffon bridesmaids dresses with details like peach coloured sashes, corsages and rosette detailing.

The Bow Front dress is so chic, reminds me of a Vera Wang dress with the ribbon detailing! £25

My favourites are the adorable patterned dresses with coloured tulle petticoats, scalloped necklines and pretty bows on the waistline. Whats best about the dresses though is the price, the most expensive dress being £35 they are an absolute bargain! Plus you won’t be crying if the little one’s do spill anything down their dress during the wedding.

Katie

I’m keeping it a little short and sweet on this Monday morning, mainly because I am feeling the blues a little. After being poorly last week I now face a full week of the 9 to 5, getting in my car for the 15 mile drive to work does not make me happy one bit! Its day’s like these that you need a little bit of sunshine in your life, and what’s better then this gorgeous dress by Topshop.

Gorgeous right?

Love

Lizzie xx

Morning (ish) lovelies, how are you on this lovely Saturday morning?

I am a little bit happier today, as I finally feel better. I’m even leaving the house today!! Woop!

It will come as no surprise to anyone that I love lace, my own wedding dress was lace and it is one of my favourite fabrics to wear. I always find it can be innocent for the right occasions…but a little bit sexy too

For a bit of Saturday morning pleasure, I found a few of my favourite lacy things on Etsy. Oh, and where do the doily’s come into this, well, they are just really, really cute!

A Slip Of Lace…

White Wedding Garter

Lacy Jewelled Beauty

Dressing With Doily’s

Ok so the first one is kind of an easy to make yourself, but if you wanted to add something extra to your decor and you don’t have the time to make it yourself then look no further then the above!

I love doily’s, and the crochet ones above could just finish off your table decoration.

Favour Fashion

I LOVE these, I think I want them for Birthday presents!

Have a great day lovelies!

Love

Lizzie xx

Ever see something which takes your breath away?

In my teens one of my favourite films was ‘Ever After’ starring Drew Barrymore, I loved her ballsy character and beautiful costumes (plus it had a v.evil Richard O’Brien). Based on the story of Cinderella, her gown she wore to the ball was pure medieval magic.

However yesterday while passing by a shop window, I stopped dead in my tracks and stopped at this stunning Alexander McQueen dress that was in a window front. Doesn’t it remind you a little of Drew’s ball gown? It doesn’t have the elaborate embroidery but I’m in love with the soft billowy sleeves and the off the shoulder neckline.

This silk chiffon gown has a medieval feel to it, yet the taupe and pink hues bring it back up to date. Alas fair readers it costs £4,650 from Net a Porter but for those wanting a touch of cinderella goes to the ball this is the dress for you!

Does anyone have a favourite movie dress they want to wear?

Katie x x

Myself and Katie have talked about directions we want Times Two Hearts to go in, one of which I want to touch a little bit on today, and that’s marriage.

It’s the thing were all planning for, but its something we rarely talk about here and that is something we both want to change! Afterall, we would love it if you came back after your wedding!!

So I’m going to start my marriage tale by telling you about my week. Firstly I’m poorly. Chris gave me his cold. And I know a lot of you may think I’m a drama queen, and I probably am, but I don’t do colds. The happy, usually positive person that I am, turns into this awful moaning mess. My hair is all over the place, my nose is red from having to rub it too much (I am the snot monster!) my skin is dull, people are actually telling me that I look awful…thanks for that by the way, it  makes me feel loads better! I’m generally not a happy person.

Not to mention that one person from the 2 and a half people team that I am apart of at work is on holiday (the half is a part time person), so of course we are busy = late nights. Factor in trying my hardest to keep on top of the blog and actually seeing my husband…and well you can imagine, I’m not doing good this week..

But you know what made it all better…my husband.

Now you can start making faces and thinking ‘vom’ but hold on for a sec, because seriously lovelies, this is what its all for. After coming home late on Tuesday after a late appointment (around 7:30pm) I walk into a spotless house. Not only that but he has put up the new blind that I picked up at the weekend in the Laura Ashley sale. (A steal at £50 from £330!!!)

AND he’s moved the living room around.

After feeling sorry for myself all day, that man seriously made me happy…he even made the dinner!

Thinking that this might be a one off, I went off to another long day at work, feeling like s**t, and generally looking a mess. I then come home, take my hair down from the messy bun it had been in all day…think stig of the dump, and he tells me I look beautiful.

I’m never going to let this one go!

It’s not easy all the time, but you know that when your not able to put in your all, he’s the one that’s able to pick up the slack.

Send me positive getting better feelings!

Love

Lizzie xx

Its the colour du jour at the moment and as I’m off on holiday at the end of April (yippee!) I can for once look at holiday clothes without looking depressed. I keep seeing Coral pinks and oranges everywhere, its so fresh and suits nearly every skin tone. So here are my top coral honeymoon buys…

French Connection Southern Summer Flared dress £110. Laid back crinkle cotton dress with a cross-over at front and ruffle detail at skirt.

River Island peep toe jelly sandals £15, bring back childhood fashion with these cute jelly sandals with bow detail!

Monsoon Shiva Bead Bikini top and bottom £22 and £16. This is going on my holiday wish list! Preeeedy

Glam up balmy summer evenings with an investment piece, this stunning Nour Maxi dress from Ted Baker will go great with bronzed skin. £229

Team this stunning silk maxi with sparkly flip flops and beach wavy hair!

Katie xx