The Queen’s Jubilee festivities are nearly upon us and I’m coming over all patriotic with this week’s colour code. Here’s a nod to Rule Britannia with a red, white and blue We...
My shopping habits have changed, gone are the days of mindless wanderings down the high street – frankly I don’t have time to queue or fight to find the thing I want plus the lack of size...
Photographer Brooke Schultz from Utah is in her own words ‘a nice human’ and I can vouch for that as today she’s sharing her top tips for Bijou Brides and Grooms to be picture perfe...
I always enjoy meeting designers and attempting to understand their methodology. In the Wedding Industry they are an enlivening and diverse bunch, Astral Sundholm-Hayes is one who keeps her head buri...
In a bid to save money (and partly a personal challenge) I am attempting to make a certain amount of sweet treats for the evening reception. Macaroons have been a favourite of mine since childhood bu...
Now in its 22nd year Barcelona Bridal Week is billed as the World’s most important Bridal fashion convention . Strictly an industry only affair, it is a chance to catch key trends for the next ...
Cannes film festival has always been a celeb style watch staple in my life and the fashion as Telegraph Deputy Fashion Editor Luke Leitch explains “is almost as vital to oiling the wheels of Ca...
Ted Baker‘s Summer collection is taking a trip into 50′s territory with a luxe collection of full skirted gowns, perfect for Brides and their Bridesmaids alike. SHOPPING LIST Telago Embro...
Sometimes you just can’t quite find the thing you want, in which case it’s time for a Blue Peter moment! I have been on the hunt this week for snack cups for our guests to be able to fill...
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is nearly upon us which got me to thinking about how iconic the Queen’s style is. Here are some top Style tips Bijou brides should note from HRH The Queen of E...
Bijou boys avert thine eyes, this is definitely one for the girls. Ladies having bosoms is a curse – stressing about making them bigger, smaller, rounder, pushing them together, noticeable erec...
When I was growing out the disastrous bob cut ‘helga plaits’ as they were affectionately dubbed, were my hairstyle staple. This style works best on day old hair and the key is to loop und...
Bijou brides it is time to say hello to Finnish designer Minna Hepburn and her first Bridal Collection which is romantic, youthful and affordable (prices range from £200-£500) and you’re going ...
A bumper edition of Celeb Style today as there was so much bridal fashion inspiration to be taken from Monday’s Met Gala, or to give it its full name The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Cost...
Colour theme inspiration on the blog today, inspired by what I’m wearing – a black and white striped t-shirt with coral nails and lipstick. I adore this combination of stripes with a cora...
The older I get, the more I feel like myself. An odd statement you may think but it’s the one gift age gives you – knowledge of yourself and the courage to be yourself. Iris Apfel has lon...
A rare move into dishevelled chic for Victoria Beckham. To get the look Bijou bride’s, use dry shampoo and backcomb the crown then add clip in extensions to bulk out your side plait and loop lo...
One for the guys this week as we turn our Bijou spotlight on luxe label Duchamp. Last week I was honoured to spend some time in the company of master menswear designer Gianna Colarossi at the Duchamp...
Considerations for a venue = interesting decor, good sound system, range of drinks/cocktails, outdoor space, separate bathrooms. This speaks volumes about us doesn’t it. Mr Bijou’s key po...
Remember the beautiful Brooke and her rustic Wedding in the Australian hills? Those that missed it can swot up here. Our Bijou lady’s back to share her beautiful backyard Bridal Shower with us,...
You can’t beat a bit of shoe porn on a Sunday, especially Kurt Geiger‘s latest collection of lustworthy designs. I had to share my favourite pair first but sadly the photo doesn’t d...
A few months back I mentioned that I am having a 2nd Wedding this year… because one day of wearing something fabulous, surrounded by the people you heart the most just isn’t enough! Plus,...
Lace still dominates RED IS THE NEW BLACK After last year’s bold black take on the Wedding dress this year Red was truly the colour of love. Vera Wang explained the symbolism of her colour cho...
A few Sunday’s ago I had the pleasure of meeting shoe designer Hetty Rose at the Craft Central Gets Hitched event, where she was exhibiting her pieces of art to encase your feet. Alongside her ...
This post comes with an important piece of advice… WARNING: AVERT EYES IF YOU ALREADY HAVE YOUR WEDDING DRESS OR NEED TO PURCHASE ONE BEFORE SEPTEMBER 2012 I’ve just laid my eyes on Jenny...
Every Bride has a story and today’s Bride Claire made the difficult choice to run to the sun and exchange vows with her Groom. Well it was Mexico, so I think we’ll let her off. “Goi...
I love a spot of history, did you know that the tradition of wearing a garter dates back to the 18th century? Grooms would remove their bride’s garter using their teeth and toss it into a crowd of un...
Bijou girls let me introduce you to the charming Sally Lacock and her collection of romantic, Vintage inspired Wedding dresses. Isadora Launched at the beginning of 2011 Sally Lacock is bringing vint...
After a lovely long weekend it’s back to the daily grind but to cheer you up I’ve got a fab competition courtesy of the lovely Sally from The Photography Boutique … The next four co...
Happy Easter Bijou bunnies! And you still have time to make your own fashionable Easter headwear with this awesome DIY tutorial from Alexandra King Link: http://makemeadress.blog spot.co.uk/
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