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Wedding Theme: A Day At The Races

Most of us have fairly traditional ideas and images in mind when it comes to weddings. We imagine the white dress, the black tux, the flawlessly arranged flowers at every turn, and a fashionable, formal set of onlookers. It’s a beautiful, tried and true setup. However, many couples also like to put a twist on the popular image and establish a broader theme for a wedding’s fashion or style, such as a masquerade or a “black tie” formal atmosphere. Read More »

25 Days till Christmas: The Wish List Day 11 {unique presents}

Nothing beats a beautiful bit of bling in your hair on your wedding day, or at your Christmas parties. I love adorning my hair with accessories and with short hair like mine, as my hair style doesn’t change, accessories are what create the new me-doo! Read More »

25 Days till Christmas: The Wish List Day 7 and 8 {unique presents}

It’s fashion weekend here at Alice HQ and continuing with my Christmas Wish List, a girl has to have a clutch for the Christmas Doo and all the parties in between (including my birthday) *cheesy grin* and this Alexander McQueen box clutch makes my top 25! But check out these cans too; music to my little ears! Read More »

25 Days till Christmas: The Wish List Day 4 {unique presents}

High on the Christmas list is allllways couture! But it’s got to be beautiful, unique and scream style! That’s always my criteria, I’ve never been one to follow trends (check out my unique wedding dress that I wore for our 10yr Vow Renewal last year). And today’s Christmas wish list has some really pretty pretty! Brides… take a breath!!! Read More »

The birth and death of wedding traditions

To kickstart my return and tenderly (with writers block and finger cramps) jet myself back into the head seat at Alice, I’ve just found this  groovy info graphic on wedding traditions to show you. I’m a big fan of breaking tradition and creating the kind of wedding the screams “this is us!!!” however, in saying that, I don’t think they should necessarily be wiped out – rather, pick and choose what means something to you, then either keep it, twist it or recreate it entirely yourselves. Read More »

25 Days till Christmas: The Wish List Day 10 {unique presents}

Giving the gift of flowers this Christmas? This stunning heart shaped vase filled with delicate roses is a stunning gift, and it’s made by the lady who does the flowers for Downton Abbey and Mr Selfridge: what a posh pressie! Read More »

25 Days till Christmas: The Wish List Day 6 {unique presents}

Just in love with this Christmas Wish List…

Rob Ryan plates for the Christmas table lunch. I just adore this man’s work. He is one of the UK’s leading paper cutters and always includes elements of such romance and love in his work. Read More »

25 Days till Christmas: The Wish List Day 3 {unique presents}

Ho Ho Ho – the merry countdown is well under way and today I have something that is quirky, sparkly and will please most bling collectors like me. You can wear it to the Christmas doo or on your wedding day. And if you’re like me, you’ll dress up those Levi’s with them too. Read More »