The White Stuff - Finding Accessories for your Wedding

So you have found your perfect gown, and probably bought a veil in the bridal store too, but I am constantly astonished at how few boutiques stock other accessories such as shoes and bags to complement a wedding gown sale.

Not only is it bad business sense, but it is downright inconvenient for a bride who then has to tour her local shops, or spend hours online searching for a white bag that doesn't resemble a satin gymbag from her school years (á la most feeble online offerings) and the perfect pair of white kitten heels.

Well girls, here at WFF we have done some of the searching for you, and hope that the following can give you at least a place to start:

Wedding Shoes:

For the ultimate in style, check out Hen UK for handmade designer bags to suit any bride. From small and discreet to bold and beautiful.

Why not try artist outlets such as Etsy.com to find a designer who can create you a special, one-off bag to match your dress? Not only will you have an exclusive design, but you will get the warm fuzzies from supporting someone in their trade.

The Accessory Boutique offers a nice range of handbags in the UK, along with a collection of wedding shoes and other accessories. Wedding Mountain in the US has an even larger range of purses and shoes, some of which are dyable so that you can buy matching ones for your bridesmaids.

Shoes

It is a bit easier to find shoes than bags, with plenty of online specialty shops offering shoes for brides. From pumps to kittens to killer, Bellissima Bridal Shoes has one of the largest collections on the web, and we have to thank them for including some thoughtful pedicure goodies on their site too. Oooh, and they also have some nice bags, letting you kill two shipping-costs with one purchase.

Hen UK gets a second nod for their wonderful collection of white shoes for brides. Handmade, all shoes are comfortable and fashionable, something that us girls know from painful experience is not a common combination. They even have an amazing pair of bridal boots for those of you getting married in colder climates.

I have mentioned them before, and I will probably mention them again, but the reason I love Gina shoes so much is simply because they have such a great range of designs for brides. Whether your gown is long or short, voluptous or slinky, traditional white or glittering bronze, there will be a shoe for you.

Read More......

Got that sinking feeling? Avoid it with heel protectors.

We all know that beautiful high heels come with their drawbacks, one of which is that horrible sensation when you step onto a lawn, a beach, or someone's luxury linoleum flooring and feel your heels slowly sinking into the soft surface. The result- dirty, damaged shoes and holes stabbed into the lawn.

That's why I love the heel protectors sold by companies such as Solemates.com and PrettyPinkToes.co.uk These easy-to-use little gadgets slip onto your heels to stop you from sinking into soft surfaces. Keep your heels out of cracks, cobblestones and gaps in grates and don't worry about breaking or damaging a heel again.

They are also great for preventing damage to wooden floors and lino. Even better, they can easily be decorated with diamante, pearls, crystals and beads to personalise them.

Ideal for garden or beach weddings, or locations with expensive or old flooring. Many venues not even allow stilleto and other high heeled shoes for fear of damage to their flooring - with these little gizmos you can safely wear any shoes you please!

Read More......

Beach Wedding Shoes

If you have been inspired by all of the Greco-Roman dresses on the catwalks this season, or are opting for a sunny beach wedding, then you may well be hunting high and low for some classy sandals to pair with your dress.

This can be a challenge, as many sandals and flip flops are not designed to be worn as formal or evening shoes, and tend to come in over-the-top prints, vibrant colours or cheap materials.

Enter Gina Shoes of London, who has a beautiful range of sparkling leather sandals that are perfect if you are in need of a zero-heel slip on. Whether you want this type of shoe for comfort while you are waltzing around the dance floor, or to be able to feel the sand between your toes throughout your destination dream day, these shoes are bound to fit the bill.

My top picks: (from top to bottom) Aisha, Cael, or Trixie

All shoes available to buy online at http://www.gina.com

Read More......

Tipsy Feet

We love these Sex In The City inspired shoes from Prezzybox They fold up into a neat, teeny bag while you are out for a night on the tiles in your fabulous high heels, and are a welcome relief for your feet at the end of the night. Your three inch torture devices can then be stored in the handy, stylish bag. How clever! We are sure that Carrie and the gang would approve. No more bare feet on concrete for the walk home, silver sandals in hand. We’ve all been there! These fold up shoes are available in three colours to match any outfit (Prada or Primark).

Read More......

A special wedding

If you live anywhere that gets the UK Channel 4, then you may have seen the recent episode of ´How to Look Good Naked.´ Episode 7 of Season 4 of this popular show centered around a young woman who had recently beaten breast cancer, however the physical effects of her treatment had left her with little self esteem. Loss of her hair, and one of her breasts had made her feel like she no longer recognized herself in the mirror.

Heartbreakingly, she no longer felt like a beautiful women who could accept her boyfriend´s proposal, and was refusing to get married as she was too embarrassed about her appearance to walk down the aisle.

Enter 'Aunty GOK' with his no-nonsense, daring and fun advice on how to accept our bodies as they are, and learn to love ourselves naked. After intensive coaching, advice and make-over treatments, bride-to-be Kelly appeared on the catwalk looking stunning in an Amanda Wakely wedding dress, full of confidence and finally agreed to the wedding! (Pass the tissues please!)

The moral of the story is, of course, that our beauty is more about how we see ourselves rather than how we believe others see us. Learn to love yourselves girlies, and you´ll shine!

Wedding Dresses by Amanda Wakely and Marks and Spencer
Underwear by Figleaves
Shoes by Faith

Read More......