"Two Wrongs Can Make a Riot": 2014 Wedding Season Picks

It's cold and rainy outside. That however is not stopping the on coming juggernaut that is 'The Wedding Season'. 

The ever pressing spring/Summer battle of what to wear on those long, often drunken weekends of celebrating the joyous nuptials of dear friends and family. I panic EVERY time. 

So I thought I would trawl through the best styles and outfits; fit for any possible occasion. To help you wade through 'The Wedding Season' without breaking a sweat. 

The first look is an easy & stylish fix if you are really in a sartorial bind. Lifted from the Man Repeller but on a slightly more affordable budget. I suggest accessorising with big, chunky jewellery to make this look more formal than a birthday lunch or dinner.

A maxi skirt and a plain shirt can work wonders. I am a particular fan of this look as you can kick off your heels towards the end of the night and still look as elegant as ever. Contrasting heels work well with this as you would occasionally flash your interesting shoes as you kick back at the reception table while shamelessly flirting with the male guests.

This works best with both a sleeveless shirt or an over sized button up, both are formal, yet relaxed (unbuttoned) enough to make you not look like you have just hopped out of bed and into the church.

The next look is an established, all round and well received wedding choice. The shift dress. It is always goes down well with the older guests who will always judge the Bride & Groom's choice of friends. This look allays their fears that their pride and joy is not fraternising with someone (relatively) unwholesome, without making you feel frumpy or dressed like your grandmother.

Go all out with this, Beehive, Cat's eye eye-liner, pale & slightly glossed lips. You will look great in the photos (if you are in any) and will make you look like a timeless beauty when you kick back and start doing 'The Twist' (You can't have a wedding WITHOUT that song!)

The final look is a little more Avant Garde for a traditional wedding but will work just as well if you are going to a rather modern urban wedding. It is sometimes said wearing white to a wedding is a bit of a no-no (out of politeness, I would consult with the bride) however I think this look is far too amazing to leave for yet another cocktail party.

If you want to look as sexy as hell to pull the attention of that grooms-man you've your eye on this will certainly do the trick & you'll feel as chic as aforementioned hell.

The humour of this wonderful (and well received) clutch from Anya Hindmarch will tone down the vampish-ness without you having to do without the red matte lipstick that this is begging for.

This look is not for the feint at heart and you will be noticed, for good and for bad (there are just too many rules for weddings - they should just be fun!) but if you are confident to go for it; this is the outfit that will outshine all others.

Pair beauty regime down for this look; the dress does enough of the talking for you. But a red lip is an absolute must. 

So there you have it. I hope you enjoy this 'Wedding Season' and hope you've the best time celebrating it. I know I will!

Just as an aside, I have found the best pieces of modern confetti 

(because, CONFETTI!)

Enjoy!

      Horse-Shoe News Print Confetti       Diamond Cut Confetti                Vintage Map Confetti

                                      Pipii                               Modern Confetti                                             Etsy

     
     

All Looks can be found here.

Sartorial Spotlight: Carven

Whenever I think about understated Parisian elegance, my first thought is always Carven.

Chic, well cut and always stylish this is a label, much like the city that created it makes me want to spend the rest of my life, in a Café in Montmartre drinking wine and eating cheese for the rest of eternity.

Founded in the golden age of haute couture, even before the 'New Look' took over the sartorial horizon; a small, forward thinking couture house launched the 'Ma Griffe' A simple striped green & white dress that instantly took hold of the global fashion community's imagination.

Carven's aesthetic was simple: an effortless, fresh and spontaneous approach to clothing; an aesthetic that is still at the forefront of Guillaume Henry's mind with each collection.

The AW13 collection is fresh & light; an actual breath of fresh air in the ever decreasing climes. Cotton candy blue & pink cuts through the entire collection, a colour of the moment and a perfect hue to accentuate the frost bitten cheeks that are inherent with the winter months. 

The coats look inviting and easy to wear, perfect for a lunch with the girls in the afternoon or concealing a striking LBD at the Christmas party. 

It is remarkable that the collections that Henry brings out season after season are modern in design, while simultaneously and consistently alluding to the silhouettes of Madame Carven; created nearly 70 years ago. 

My personal favourite for AW13 is the bouclé wool coat in pink. It is beautifully over-sized and can be dressed down with a Breton stripe shirt and jeans for everyday or dressed up with an ever chic sleeved shift dress for an evening (with or without opaque tights). This collection and the brand will forever be on my 'Want List' and I will always look forward to each season, almost as much as I look forward to Christmas Eve.