Shopping with mum – stress-free mother of the bride

Shopping with mum – stress-free mother of the bride

So you’ve made your mum the happiest mum in the world by setting your wedding date. But you may also have, inadvertently, filled her with panic!
Focus on your style not your size label

Focus on your style not your size label

It would seem size really does matter when you consider that it is reported that 1 in 5 UK women cut the label out of their clothes because they’re embarrassed. 
Mastering The Dress - Veni Infantino 2020

Mastering The Dress - Veni Infantino 2020

When it comes to wearing a mother of the bride dress on it's own there is little else but the style to make or break the look. Leading UK special occasion designer Veni Infantino has certainly cracked it for Spring 2020 with their fantastic collection of dresses.

Condici occasionwear gets us in the mood for Spring

Condici occasionwear gets us in the mood for Spring

At home, the log burner is on. At the shop, the Christmas window is giving us some sparkly style. And totally out of sync with the season we are in, our Spring/Summer 2020 Condici mother of the bride and mother of the groom collection is arriving.
John Charles 26847 Mother Of The Bride Dress

John Charles - A New Look For Mothers Of The Bride & Groom

With the arrival of a new designer at this leading UK label for the 2020 season comes a whole new look and a slightly improved sizing too.

Fifties Style Mother Of The Bride Outfits For Retro Glamour

Fifties Style Mother Of The Bride Outfits For Retro Glamour

Fifties style dresses are some of our favourite. We just love the feminine glamour of that era. It seemed a time when women always bothered about what they looked look. Even hard-working housewives bringing up a family of five, never went out without their natty dress, stockings, hat and gloves.
Being A Modern Mother Of The Bride

Being A Modern Mother Of The Bride

Every mum wants to look and feel great for their daughter or sons wedding. With so much planning that goes into a wedding around the look, colours and themes it's no wonder that finding the right outfit can seem a bit daunting.
Sequin dresses – why women are never too old to sparkle

Sequin dresses – why women are never too old to sparkle

Sequin dresses can be a timeless fashion statement. Who can ever forget that iconic scene in ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ when Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe sashay in to the ballroom with Russell looking magnificent in her sequin halter-neck gown. That woman knew how to fill an evening dress!
It's time to sparkle, the party season is just around the corner!

It's time to sparkle, the party season is just around the corner!

If you've never discovered the Carbon style then you are certainly missing out. It's almost like a resurrection of the Spanx phenomena! This truly is the ultimate in versatility for your party wardrobe.
Six blooming lovely floral print summer dresses

Six blooming lovely floral print summer dresses

When it comes to summer there is nothing that makes us feel like it’s really arrived than when our gardens burst with flowers. The wide range of colours that appear offering us a stunning visual display along with the sweet smells we associate with warm days and relaxing times in the sun.
Royal Inspiration: Wedding Guest Outfits for A Summer Wedding

Royal Inspiration: Wedding Guest Outfits for A Summer Wedding

It’s a conundrum we are all faced with, What to wear to a summer wedding? The weather could be beautiful or a little chilly. Plus, it’s dependent on whether most of the day will be held outside or inside the venue. No matter what kind of wedding you’ve been invited to this summer, we're here to give you inspiration.
How to Perfectly Accessorise a Wedding Guest Outfit

How to Perfectly Accessorise a Wedding Guest Outfit

When you’re preparing to attend a wedding, it’s not just your dress you need to think about but also the accessories that are going to complete your wedding guest outfit to perfection.From deciding on headwear to choosing just the right pair of shoes, here we look at how to perfectly accessorise to make the most of your overall wedding look.