HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

RAY BAN

Dear Friends,

TWITTER followers would know that lately, I've been on a mad hunt for the perfect sunglasses, so naturally I was thrilled, when the team at SHADESDADDY.COM kindly invited me to pick a pair from their website to review.

With so much selection, it took some time to pick my favourite pair, but ultimately, I couldn't go past the classic RAY BAN aviators! Amazing brands and so many great bargains to be had, if you're on the hunt for some new shades of your own, you must check out SHADESDADDY.com.

Next on my list are these RETRO SUPER FUTURE 'Blonde Havana's', after-all you can never have too much of a good thing!

I'm wearing
Maxi dress, via SHILLA
Ray Ban Shades, SHADESDADDY.COM

P.S. Absolutely loving this new maxi dress with cut-out detail! Perfect for warm summer evenings by the beach!

Bring on summer!

Luv,
Friend in Fashion
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Happy Halloween!

Wishing our followers a Happy Halloween weekend and hope you all have a wonderful ghoulish, spooky time!
We thought we would share some lovely images found on Pinterest with you!

We are featured on Preston Bailey´s brides blog!

I am a huge fan of Preston Bailey and his extraordinary fairytale events he creates.

Preston Bailey is every event designer´s aspiration, to think outside the box and create sublime decoration experiences using lighting, props and of course gorgeous florals.

Every day I avidly follow the Preston Bailey blog, which recently has become a brilliant tool offering advice, business insights and of course inspirations.

Can you imagine my delight when scanning Facebook last night I realised my blog was featured on his yesterday, I nearly fell off my chair and was almost hyperventilating :)

I just had to share this with you and then will get back to work!

-Devan wood closure handbag

-Devan shoulder bag (with adjustable stap and zipper closure)

All smiles.

Photo: Sean Flanigan

Love this photo of Erin in her Elizabeth Dye alençon lace shrug. Best wishes, you happy people.

Etsy in Spain perhaps!

I am very fortunate that, as part of my work, that I am introduced to some hugely talented and creative people. I am always attracted to the people that have that certain style and more importantly are working very hard, are passionate about what they create and are reliable.

Recently a jewellery maker was bought to my attention by Sweet Things by Fi at one of our design meetings in our studio.

Fi had bought some of Sharon´s creations including some gorgeous wine glass charms, bracelets and key rings all made out of beautiful crystal beads. We discussed various ideas of how they could be used for our weddings either as gifts for bridesmaids and favours.

Shortly after this one of my friends was struggling to find a good supplier for a Breast Cancer charity night to provide some pretty gifts for her fundraising.

Having spotted this plea on Facebook, I asked Fi whether Sharon could make up 40 crystal bracelets with 3 days notice and lo and behold a wave of the magic wand produced not just 40 to die for pink and clear crystal bracelets but beautifully presented in pink organza bags and tied with gorgeous tags.

We were delighted, and so was Maryanne, the organiser of this event.

Our thanks to Sharon at Lovelissimo Designs for helping us out at such a short notice and we hope to work with Sharon a lot next year to produce favours, bridesmaids thank you gifts and just general gorgeousness!

Sharon´s new venture can be found on Facebook and her website.

RAG & BONE: MIRANDA, KAROLINA, LILY

images via Rag & Bone

Dear friends,

My favourites, Miranda Kerr, Karolina Kurkova and Lily Aldridge for the RAG & BONE DIY PROJECT.

No stylist, no hair and makeup, no lighting.

Just a girl and her camera. And Rag & Bone.

Luv,
Friend in Fashion
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Pleased as punch to be part of this beautifully curated group on the Etsy home page today!

MAD LOVE

Dear friends,

Melbourne certainly turned on the weather over the weekend, albeit only for one day.

Nonetheless, the warmth meant I was able to whip out the singlet, shorts and shades, happily basking away in the much needed rays and injection of vitamin D.

Other exciting things on the horizon:

+ My birthday
+ Some beautiful blog collaborations
+ Sydney visit and some Sydney blogger love
+ Another trip to travel favourite JAPAN!

I'm wearing
Shorts & tank, MADLOVE
Shades, MINK PINK MARKET HQ
Ankle boots, TONY BIANCO

Luv,
Friend in Fashion
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Announcing...San Francisco showroom!

The rumors are all true—I’m opening a studio and showroom in the city where I, like so many others, left my heart. It will be a working design studio, as well as a showroom for my complete dress collection, limited edition and one-of-a-kind dresses, accessories, and other special finds. I’m collaborating with Duchess Clothier, dear friends and makers of amazing men’s suits, to create a unique his ‘n’ hers shopping experience. I expect to be open for appointments by early December--if you’re planning a Bay Area wedding and would like to pay a visit, just email me!

Gorgeous Flamenco Style Wedding at El Oceano, Marbella

On a gorgeous day in September we were thrilled to be overseeing and decorating the stunning wedding of Sarah and Michael.

A moving church ceremony was held at the Encarnacion Church, just near the Orange Square in Marbella Old Town followed by cocktails in the square and then the wedding party headed to the fabulous Oceano Hotel for a beachside reception.

Sarah is actually a neighbour of mine as her mother lives near me, and I was delighted when they approached me to ask if we could finalise their wedding details and take over their files to look after them on this very special day.

Carla of course immediately took charge and Sarah visited our shop a few times to finalise the flowers and decor details for her flamenco styled wedding.

Loraine created gorgeous bridal bouquets in vanilla roses to compliment the bridesmaids dresses and Anoulka designed flamenco dancer stationery to compliment the stunning cake that Fi created for Sarah and Michael. I have to also admit we are all in love with Sarah´s dress so I will ask her next time I see her where it is frol, as I know I will be asked!

A truly fantastic day was had by all and of course it could not be complete without Sarah entertaining her guests with her fantastic singing Wonderwall was sung especially for Michael.

Our thanks to Jeremy Standley for allowing us to share these fabulous photos.

Our congratulations to Sarah and Michael and hopefully see you both soon!

BIKER BOOTS

images via stockholm street style

Dear friends,

Anyone who's been following me on TWITTER or instagram would know that i've gone a bit crazy over all things biker boots lately.

In fact, my last three shoe purchases have been of the most perfect ankle boots via my favourites TONY BIANCO and FREE PEOPLE. Can't wait to show you!

Luv,
Friend in Fashion
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