*Waves* Happy Sunday You Gorgeous Lot! Now I know you have seen this competition before but the question is HAVE YOU ENTERED?! Because not only can you win TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY POUNDS worth of pretty you will also be entitled to 20% off whatever items you leave us a comment about. So even if you don’t win (which you might – let’s face it, this has much better odds than the lottery)… you can still have your fancy jewels at a not so fancy price.

Oh, and did I mention Christmas? I mean who said these pieces were just for W-day anyway……

GO FORTH AND ENTER PEOPLE.

How would you like to win £250 worth of W-day goodies?

And when I say “goodies” I actually mean pretty – bejewelled type pretty. And when I say W-day you can of course have this pretty for any day of the week.

Rock My Wedding and Liberty In Love have teamed up to bring you the HOT ONE HUNDRED, a hundred of our favourite products that we think you gorgeous lot will love….and you can win!

Clockwise From Top Left:

The Vintage Hollywood Deco Brow Bridal Headpiece by Fabledreams (told you I was into pearls)

The Deco Cuff by Jane-Taylor Millinery (this is so statement it could be the only jewellery item you need)

The Art Deco earrings by Stephanie Brown. I have wanted these to swing from my lobes from the first moment I saw them.

The Ragalia Madame headpiece by Stephanie Browne. I have yet to see a Bride don this piece and someone really needs to.

The Westwood earrings and bracelet by Stephanie Browne (yes I know – I do so love her designs..)

The Art Deco long crystal drop tower earrings by Peter Lang. I have no words.

Of course there are a whole ninety three (!) other items you could get your soon-to-be-ailse-walking mitts on so please do go over to the Rock My Wedding HOT 100 page and have a butchers.

How To Enter: What you will need to do is drop us a comment telling us what are your favourite pieces and why, then put your details in the submission box at the end of this post to whizz over to Liberty In Love. This will capture your email address and between us we will pick a (very) lucky winner.

*Please note, we will not under any circumstances share your email address details with any third parties.

Don’t forget £250 means you could have several items up to this value or it could be a contribution towards one INCREDIBLY FANCY item. The choice is completely yours.

The competition closes at Midnight on the 16th December……So what are you waiting for folks, get entering!!!!

Big Hot One Hundred Love

Charlotte xxx

But what I do experience often (apart from howdoIgetmyhairthatkindofpurpleblondeshadelikeyours – yes really) are queries on the source of my statement jewels. It seems that I must appear to have either a) lots of dollar (um…wrong) or b) trawl unusual and trendy boutiques endlessly to find my coveted pieces (again – wrong)

The thing is folks I have a naughty little secret. I am not in anyway an accessory guru. And actually I don’t deserve any praise for the ability to purchase such stylish baubles.

I buy them from one shop and one shop only. And they are CHEAP.

It’s called Cos and it’s the “posh” version of H & M.

And the reason I’m telling you this is because not only would some of the pretty be perfect for Christmas presents (I will tell you what I have bought and for whom later in the post) but also for your best girls come W-day, both a gift AND something they can wear on the day itself.

I nearly let the cat out of the bag when people asked where I had bought the leather neck candy I wore for the Barbers pictures taken for our About page. But I think only a small mention in the comments section meant I almost got away with it.

So then, here goes – immense (and I mean IMMENSE) jewellery for minimal Mastercard battering.

The Ones You MUST Wear On Your Wrist Immediately

The Pin bracelet. There is also a necklace, both edgy, cool AND delicate at the same time. £12.

The Leather Box Bracelet. I think this would also look good on boys. £19

The Folded Bangle. When I said statement I meant it. You would literally have someone’s eye out. £12

The Box Chain Bracelet. The most beautiful shade of bronze. I bought this one for Vix (with matching necklace) for Christmas. £12

Chic, Unique and Very VERY Cheap

The Perspex Drop Earrings. I can’t explain just how cool these are. You will just have to buy them for yourself and see. £12.

The Two-Tone Chain: Are you having a grey and yellow colour scheme for W-day? yes? then you need this in your life. I get complimented on this item a LOT. And I’m not sure why but usually by those of the male variety. Oh and it’s £9. Really.

The Leather Lace Necklace: It’s back in stock people. Throw it on with a plain white T and jeans and you’re good to go. £29.

The City Charm Bracelet. This is so random it’s brilliant. It has skyscapers, cars and even a dog walker hanging from it. A lovely gift for a best girl attending a big day in the city don’t you think? £15.

I have told Vix that under no uncertain terms is she allowed to look at this post.

And I bought the pin bracelet for my best friend Sarah. And the knock-your-eye-out bangle for my sister. And that’s because I love them very much not at all because I want to borrow them.

Other things from Cos that you might like:

Ribbed Fingerless Gloves. I wear these to blog in when I’m especially chilly.

Lace Bra And Matching Panties: I am usually a plain/floral underwear girl but even I was quite taken with these. Unbelievably pretty. £25 and £17.

Contrast Sleeve Jumper. Quite possibly the greatest jumper in the world.£59.

So lovelies, ever bought anything from Cos before?

And are you going to now?

Do tell.

Big Not Such A Naughty Secret Anymore Love

Charlotte xxx

As I am getting older and I hope, a whole lot wiser, I am fast coming to the conclusion that accessories including pearls are sophisticated, elegant and timeless – think Grace Kelly rather than Great Aunt Gertrude in a twinset.

It’s no secret we have had more than our fair share of beautiful brides gracing these blue polka dot pages with their pearly Queen pretty, and I know we will continue to do so. And as it’s nearly the festive season, you may be contemplating gifts (not just for Xmas but for Mother of the Bride and Maids as post-wed gifts too) and your W-day jewels may not as yet be confirmed, I thought I would share my favourite selection of pearl inspired pieces for you gorgeous lot to admire (and maybe even treat yourselves too…)

Thought I would start with something uber stylish. This is the Vintage Hollywood Deco Brow headpiece by Fabeldreams…. I would very much like to see a RMW Bride wear one please.

Delicate drops for the less-is-more bride, from left: The Samantha and the Miranda earrings both from Coast and only £15 a pair, the Eternally Classic earrings by Glitzy Secrets, a snip at just £14.

If you are in search of a little neck candy then you may fancy either the two-strand vintage inspired Vanessa or the drape-down-your-back Scarlett. Both can be found at Chez Bec.

For some feminine, vintagey and oh-so-pretty pearls then the Sophia and Lila lobe candy from Liberty In Love is delicious. And at just £39 and £30 respectively, they may make perfect gifts for your best girls too.

Now you know how we love a forehead band, particularly this one, look all goddess-like in the Mary-Ann from Flo And Percy’s Wonderland Collection. It is £175 but so worth it – could become a family heirloom it is so ridiculously lovely.

The Charleston necklace from Stephanie Browne is still one of my all-time favourites. And I would very much like it if Santa would put one on his sleigh for me…. I promise I have been a very good girl Mr Claus.

Well. Almost.

And whilst we are on the subject of Stephanie Brown these Hayworth Earrings would fit very well indeed into my Xmas stocking. They would also be the perfect accessory to my New Year’s Eve party frock…

Fingers crossed.

(Maybe I will just send this link to Mr O’Shea? you know – subtle hints and all)

And don’t forget if you want to search all things pearly on Rock My Wedding just put “Pearl” in the search box located in the top left hand corner of the header.

So then lovelies, have you chosen pearls for the Big Day? and if so, what style and where from?

Do tell.

Big I’m Hoping For A Wee Piece Of Pearlage On The 25th December Love

Charlotte xxx

Would we?

Why of course we would.

Especially when the pieces are elegant, feminine and oh-so fashion forward. And the photography has such a dreamy ethereal quality that you become completely lost in the images. I am also loving the fact Debbie has chosen to demonstrate each head piece with both soft loose locks and a chic sophisticated up-do.

Oh and there are statement cuffs. And you know how I love a cuff for W-day right?

I’ll hand you straight over to Madam Carlisle to take you through each luscious item folks….

Top – Mae £150: This delicate creation can be worn as a forehead band, headband, or wrapped around a ballerina bun. Pearl, diamante and glass bugle beads embellish a fine lace backing on an organza ribbon and bring high drama and glamour when worn on the forehead and sophisticated elegance worn as a band or wrap. Matching Mae cuff available.

Bottom – Natalia £145: Natalia is a stunning diamante headpiece which sits fluidly against the head in a design reminiscent of delicate lace. The soft curves created by the sparkling diamante combine to create a romantic yet striking look. Natalia comes on a comb so it can be placed in different positions – but can also be placed on a headband by request which will be wrapped with satin ribbon in the colour of your choice.

Top – Florence £160: This show-stopping diamante headpiece is designed to be worn both as a fashion-forward forehead chain and a more traditional headband. Sitting on a delicate organza ribbon, this is a really versatile piece which combines glamour with romance – wear with loose flowing curls for a hippy chick look or a more structured style to channel your inner rock chick.

Bottom – Brigitte £120: This pale ivory floral headpiece is a simple feminine piece which really plays with texture. There’s sparkle too with lots of beading interspersed with the tiny applique flowers creating a fresh bohemian look. The headpiece sits on organza ribbon and can be worn as a headband, forehead band or bun wrap. Matching Brigitte cuff also available.

Top – Eva £95: Eva is an elegant diamond-shaped headpiece which adds real vintage style to your look. Ivory pearl beads nestle alongside glass bugle beads which give a delicate warm sparkle to the piece. Eva is available on a comb or a satin ribbon-covered headband in the colour of your choice.

Bottom – Evita £120: Elegant feather-topped headband finished with a diamond-shaped design made of ivory pearl and glass bugle beads which give a delicate warm sparkle to the piece. The Eva comb or headband could be worn by your bridesmaids to complement this design.

Top – Olivia £125 (pictured with Georgina cuff £80): A vintage clip earring forms a sparkling centrepiece to this elegant design. Three delicate leaves created from glass bugle beads make up the base of this design which will be topped by a unique vintage brooch sourced to complement your dress or other accessories. Try wearing two Olivia pieces close to the hairline for a striking fashion-forward look. Olivia comes on a comb but can be placed on a headband by request.

Bottom – Rosa £110: Rosa is a delicate floral design created from silver tone glass and ivory beads and designed to sit on a comb so it can be worn with a variety of hair styles. It can also be placed on a headband on request which will be wrapped with satin ribbon in the colour of your choice – choose bridal ivory or go for a colour that tones with your hair to help the band ‘disappear’.

Top – Clara £120 : This ivory floral headpiece can be worn both as a forehead band, headband and a bun wrap – and is a really delicate but striking piece. Three large flowers sit asymmetrically on an ivory organza ribbon with an embroidered floral centrepiece on each bloom sprinkled with the tiniest dusting of glass bugle beads. Matching Clara cuff available.

Bottom – Daisy Headband £60 and Cuff £20: Daisy is a simple, fresh embroidered floral ivory headpiece which can be worn as a simple single-strand headband or a forehead band. Delicate metallic embroidery completes the look with a warm glow that would work well with silver or champagne tones. Buy two headpieces and wear together for extra glamour – this style twinned with an ‘up-do’ and an empire line gown creates a beautiful regency look. Daisy sits on an ivory organza ribbon and has a matching Daisy cuff – wear two for added impact.

The Inspiration Behind The Collection: I wanted my new collection of headpieces and cuffs to reflect my love for high glamour designs – but also to have a new focus on more delicate lace and floral inspired pieces that reflect a softer ethereal element of vintage styling.

I’ve always been a bit of a rock chick at heart and I think an element of that has worked its way into my new collection too, especially in Florence – which I named after Florence Welch from Florence and the Machine – I could totally imagine her rocking this piece on stage!

I would very much like a daisy headband. Maybe even two. And to be as cool as Florence Welch, even if just for a day.

How many of you lovelies are planning on an ethereal look for the big day?

And is anyone going for some full-on cuff action?!

If you are I’d like a picture please.

Big Coveting That Top Knot Love

Charlotte xxx

The forehead band. Just above your forehead, right across your forehead, vintage-inspired, statement, beautiful bohemia… I adore them all.

And Queen of the forehead band Kirstie Taylor of Flo And Percy has sent a fancy preview to Rock My Wedding of her new Magdalene Collection, which offers not only a selection of the delicious and decadent aforementioned head wear but also a whole host of other pretty accessories for W-day.

So then. Go grab yourself a Tuesday morning cuppa and take a sneaky peeky…

Kirstie Taylor Flo and Percy: For the Magdalene Collection this year I wanted to create a traditional look with a twist, so took inspiration from Catholic weddings and lace. I studied loads of religious paintings for ideas for our shoot and promo material. I loved how the light was so bright on the face with a dark background.

This year it was time to gear things up so we bought in a videographer to take a behind the scenes film as well as a film of the whole Collection which will go on our home page when the collection officially launches on 12th September. I thought it was important that our brides get to see what a headpiece looks like in action and moving around, it will really help our customers who buy direct from us. We are very excited about The Magdalene Collection and can’t wait to get a reaction from our Brides.

Anyone going to make my year and have one of these beauties for the Big Day?

And did you miss the epic Gypsy Shoot last week and want to see some more Flo and Percy items?

Ok then, here’s a little round up too:

I know. How do you even choose?!

Come back at lunchtime as we have a stunning real wedding where the bride has Flo and Percy accessorised to perfection.

Big Statement Love

Charlotte xxx

If you don’t know already (where have you been?!) Glitzy Secrets is a treasure trove of affordable and stylish accessories and wedding jewellery (or for any occasion that may take your fancy for that matter…..)

This afternoon Rock My Wedding is proud to announce the launch of the Glitzy Secrets Facebook Page.

And as part of the launch Glitzy Secrets is offering you RMW lovelies a generous and exclusive 20% discount as well as the opportunity to win £150 of Glitzy Secrets vouchers.

I know. Think of all the sparkly bits that could buy you.

Loads. L.O.A.D.S I tell you.

Remember when Team RMW organised the Valley Of The Dolls shoot with Julia Boggio?

Well Glitzy Secrets let us borrow lots of delicious and glamorous items – like the cuffs and bobby dazzler ear candy modelled by the gorgeous Dolly Rock above.

Remember RMW reader Gemma’s beautiful Australian wedding? No?! Go take a peek! And then come straight back – because that headpiece is another Glitzy Secrets special and it has been a COMPLETE SELL OUT. Especially as so many of you gorgeous lot went over and purchased one straight after seeing it grace Gemma’s pretty head.

So what do you have to do I hear you ask…

How to Enter.

Well it’s simple really folks, just head on over to the Glitzy Secrets Facebook Page and click on the competition tab, you will be asked to “like” Glitzy Secrets and also Rock My Wedding (if you don’t already of course!) and then you can enter the super amazing £150 Prize Draw.

Once you’ve entered you will be presented with your very own unique 20% discount code that you can use over at www.glitzysecrets.com to buy as many items as you like. For yourself, for your best girls, for your hen party, for your W-day…. for the sheer hell of having something new and shiny arrive with Mr Posty in the not too distant future.

What are you waiting for? go get some pretty people!…. and make sure you leave us a comment about what pieces you might treat yourself to…

Big Secret Love

Charlotte xxx

Tons of you are planning on rocking a traditional bridal shoe, and if it’s good enough for Mrs O’Shea, well then it’s darn well good enough for me!

So today we’re sharing a selection of pretty cream or white, elegant but decidely bridal shoes, and why not?

Designer Dreams

While Choo’s and Loubouins are often on the radar of our readers when it comes to designer style, we’ve yet to see Aruna Seth feature on these pages. Pricey but fashion forwards, there is a variety of designs, sure to keep the most picky shoe lover inspired if you’re looking for something different.

*Cerise (crystal heel), Nia (bow embellished), Samantha (metallic python) and Sheri (lace), all Aruna Seth

Rainbow Beautful

Some of the prettiest designs – particularly if you’re working a country garden theme, are to be found at Rainbow Club, in this designer collection by Dianne Hassall. The collection features sensible heels and lots of lace or floral embellishment to make your toes look very fancy.

*Flora, Violette and Sweet Briar by Diane Hassall for Rainbow Club.

Simpson Sweet

We featured Rachel Simpsons shoes in our Dolly Shoot a little while back and went for some of the more alternative black and white styles but I think her ivory collection contains some of my favourite designs. Tick off your ‘something blue’ with Mimi or wear the perennially stylish (I’m so having a moment with suede…) Marylin.

*Mini and Marylin, Rachel Simpson Ivory Collection

New Finds

One of my recent new finds is Glamorous Sole, which we spotted at the National Wedding Show last year. The designs are simple with minimal detail and might be perfect if you don’t want to detract from your dress. Who could forget Benjamin Adams? Best known for his crystal embellished peep toes, I spied these more contemporary heels for a bit of variation on the theme.

*L-R – Bologna, Glamorous Sole, Catherine, Benjamin Adams and Milan, Glamorous Sole

High Street Heaven

Sometimes I feel like a broken record, but we’ll always keep saying it: Don’t forget the high street! Particularly with the abundance of paler fashions on the catwalks this summer, there are lots of matching shoes and whilst white stillettos used to scream Essex, no-one can accuse you of being behind the times now! It’s also definately the place to stop off if you’re looking for flats, if you’re not a heel wearer, or just want to dance!

*Woven Platforms, Jewelled Ballet Flats, New Look, Next, Florie (satin) shoe, LKBennett

So have we inspired you readers?

We’d love to hear where you found your shoes – particularly if you got a bargain – we love a good bargain we do

Yours Truly,

Rebecca
xoxo

Kirstie is giving away one of the to-die-for White Queen Combs to one lucky reader absolutely FREE. Yup that’s right lovelies, worth £155 and one of their best sellers this spectacular piece of pretty can be the perfect finishing touch for one of you lovelies come W-day.

I know. Stunning.

And all yours should you be picked out of the RMW fancy hat – just leave a comment in the box below with why the White Queen Comb would make your outfit rock on the Big Day.

Oh and that’s not all you gorgeous lot, Kirstie is offering RMW readers 15% off all of her Vintage Inspired ranges until the end of May……

Planning on a celebrating your inner bohemian beauty? well then, you can now treat yourself to the wild and wonderful Wilderness Forehead Band ( as above) or for you glamour goddesses there’s the Brook headband (below left) or the Cooper headband (below right)…… equally elegant eye candy.

To claim your 15% discount just quote RMW15 when ordering anything from the vintage inspired collections from Flo and Percy before the end of May.

And if that wasn’t exciting enough, Kirstie is currently working behind the scenes developing the sister company to Flo and Percy the deliciously named “Kitty and Dulcie”. Details are firmly under wraps at the moment but go and have a sneaky peek at the Kitty and Dulcie website, you can just tell it’s gonna be FABULOUS.

Can’t wait to crown our winner

Big Piece Of Pretty Love

Charlotte xxx

Ok so, this is your last call for entries to our Liberty in Love £250 Giveaway!!! Fill in your details in the form at the bottom of this page (and we’ve filled the post with gorgeous new pieces of wedding candy to tempt you!) Entries close at midnight on Sunday 18th.

Oh Boy. Have we got a treat for you today. It’s going to make your Monday so worth it!

The very lovely Siu Coll from Liberty in Love contacted us recently to ask if we would help her to celebrate the first birthday of her business, Liberty in Love. An online Bridal Accessory store stocking everything from head pieces to shoes, Liberty in Love can kit you out from head to toe for your W-day. (And I’ve got to admit, even though I’m no longer a bride but an old married, there is tons of lobe candy and pieces of pretty that I would quite literally kill to get my hands on.)

Of course, we love a birthday here at Rock My Wedding, almost as much as we love a wedding and set about finding out how we could help! And instead of us helping her, Siu wanted to celebrate by giving stuff away! For free! To our very lovely readers!

And here’s the deal. All you have to do is fill in the form at the end of the post. The prize is £250 to spend at Liberty in Love. Two-Hundred-and-fifty-smakeroo’s worth of bridal pretty people! Wowsers. Can you tell I’m excited?!

So if you haven’t yet sorted out your adornments for W-day, this is your chance to cut back the budget and get a helping hand towards looking fabulous. And if you have, you should flipping well enter anyway! Aside from jewels and hair accessories, there is a selection of shoes, bags and lingerie to get excited about too.

I might actually cry because I can’t enter myself!

And once again, here’s what you have to do:
Step 1. Fill in the form below.
Step 2. There isn’t one. It’s that easy!

The giveaway will run until midnight on Sunday 17th April. The lucky winner will be announced the week after.

Make sure you drop us a comment and tell us what you would like to buy with all that £££!

Good Luck everyone!

Yours Truly,

Rebecca
xoxo

These are two “Real Brides”, Lowri ( left) and Louise – two real Rosie Willett wearing brides to be exact.

And because of the hugely successful competition we held last month there are now three Rock My Wedding Rosie Willett brides waiting patiently to show off their delicious accessories come W-day.

Now I say three but actually there were four. Our first prize winner Abbi was so delighted with the promise of a headpiece and a jewellery set that after reading some of the other entires decided she needed to share the wealth.

“Hi Charlotte and Rebecca, it’s Abbi B here, the winner of the Rosie Willett pretty competition.

Lots of love
Abbi B xxxxx”

Queue me with a massive lump in my throat and that absolutely lovely feeling that comes with the realisation the people you have “brought together” as it were are that generous, thoughtful and kind. And that altogether the RMW community via advice, support and limitless generosity have enabled many a beautiful bride to have the day of their dreams.

Oh and of course Emma was duly contacted and will soon be the proud owner of a bespoke Sylvia flower comb in the colour scheme of her choice. We love.

And to further share the generosity with our readers Rosie is offering a 10% discount to those of you that were not on the main prize list – just enter RMW10 at the checkout on Rosie’s website, the discount is available until next Tuesday the 19th April.

This little episode actually really got me thinking, how much stuff do us marrieds keep from W-day gathering dust in the loft?

A lot I bet.

And the question is, do we really need to keep it?

The other day I was fetching down some um……shoes ( many pairs up there lovelies – sometimes just have to have a check and remind myself!) and I managed to knock a box full of “things” flying down the stairs ( yes I know – a right ruddy clumsy Madam as well as a footwear hoarder)

In the box amongst other odds and ends were a few little pieces of pretty from my own wedding, decor that is not dressing anything, just kept hidden away in the dark.

“What a waste” was my initial thought – especially as I had cracked one of my Posh Graffiti letters right down the middle. Why hadn’t I given these to someone who might have benefitted from them? And how nice to think of them making someone else’s Big Day memorable, someone who may not be as fortunate as me.

So then I really got thinking. Maybe every so often we should have some kind of sale, where the RMW community share things for free and give away big day items in return for someone elses happiness.

I’m not sure how I would co-ordinate it yet but as per usual I have a few ideas up my Blog Queen sleeves.

And as a starter for ten I am going to make sure some of my own items don’t fester in the O’Shea rafters for any longer, I am going to give away my “I DO ” letters ( a wee bit of glue and the “O” is as good as new ) some wooden hearts and some cute stands that would work for signs/and or a dessert table.

*Images courtesy of Jordan Banks at Source Images

I have no idea if anyone would even want them ( O’Shea vintage perhaps?!) but if you do then just drop a comment in the box below, if there is more than one then I’ll just get out the RMW (fancy) hat.

And any ideas you have on the management of this “Pay It Forward” initiative and how it would work on RMW then your advice would be greatly appreciated.

Big In Case You Were Wondering Fathead Is My Husbands Cat Love

Charlotte xxx