Custom Slogan Circle Veil: £35

Flocked-velvet white letters on a double layer, ivory shoulder length circle veil. Also includes a clear comb attachment with flock velvet detailing. Brides can add their own name/word/slogan as a note during checkout (up to 12 characters).

Liberace Heart with Birdcage Veil: £40 

A hand-embellished gem heart is attached to a silver tone alice band, and a colour-matched birdcage veil. Available as standard in silver, pink, black and gold (with custom colours available on request).

These pieces are designed to be as individual as the brides that will wear them. Kat says,“These veils have been designed for Rock n Roll brides who aren't afraid to stand out from the wedding crowd. If you'd prefer to wear a 1950s vintage dress, or an elegant black ball gown, or a jumpsuit over something traditional, then these are for you. You've got a bold sense of style so why should you turn into a bridal clone as soon as you start to plan a wedding? These veils are for the babes with punk rock in their hearts who leave a trail of glitter and magic as they stomp down the aisle. They're for girls who match their hair to their favourite lipstick. They're for brides who want to rock their own breed of weirdness on their wedding day.”

 Pom Pom Trim Circle Veil: £40

Pom-pom edging in ivory or rainbow attached to a double layer, ivory shoulder length circle veil. Also includes a clear comb attachment with additional pom pom detailing.

Each piece is handmade-to-order and costs from £30 - £50 meaning they are also fantastic for brides on a budget. They all come beautifully wrapped in a branded dust bag or gift box to protect the veil before and after the wedding.

 Rainbow Gem Encrusted Birdcage Veil: £50

The show stopper of the collection! Available in either classic white or striking black, these hand-embellished birdcage veils feature hundreds of rainbow-hued crystals. Also includes a clear comb attachment with glitter band detailing

 Glitter Edge Circle Veil: £30

Double-sided, non-shedding glitter trim on a double layer, colour-match shoulder length circle veil. Also includes a clear comb attachment with glitter trim detailing.Available in classic ivory, baby pink or soft dove grey.

Glitter bow with birdcage veil: £30

Archive folder, Marble notebook, Flamingo & Emoji notecards, Monthly planner, 

Leopard print notecards, Script design notebook, Pencils, 
Rose gold paperclips, Flamingo notebook

L-R: 1, 2, 3, 4

Offering the bride that is looking for something contemporary and luxurious at accessible prices, the Needle & Thread bridal collection is perfect.

There is something for both the bride looking for a classic style, or the contemporary bride, who wants a dress that's a little different.

L-R: 5, 6, 7, 8

L-R: 9, 10, 11, 12

My favourites are 3, 7 and 12. Perfect for a seaside wedding! 

Available now via Net-a-Porter and Needle & Thread's own website. 

“Fashion sneakers and backpacks have become wardrobe staples, but this season breaks down boundaries between sport and fashion even further.  Strong, energetic and alive. The campaign is about fashion designed for real life”

- Creative Director, Rebecca Farrar-Hockley

Hot damn! Karlie Kloss is the new face of Kurt Geiger, and boy is she killing it in their SS16 ad campaign. 

The mood of the collection is energetic sports-luxe, where fashion pumps iron to powerful effect. Ditching strict fitness time, bags and shoes are designed to run wild in anytime.    

Flexible materials and effortless swimwear, sport sandal hybrids, sneakers in soft snake-cut leathers and frilly flatforms are made for fashion on the go.

Kurt Geiger SS16 is looking mighty fine. - my wish list is already big! Shoes and accessories including Kurt Geiger London, KG Kurt Geiger, Carvela and Miss KG have started landing in stores and online at KURTGEIGER.COM now.

So after putting the plans on hold for the last few months of 2015, it’s time to get back to wedding planning! Things are really put in to perspective when someone close to you falls very ill, and I was most definitely not in the mood to talk/think about pork pies and cheese with potential caterers, or even think about dresses. 

Throughout the next few months or so, you’ll all probably start to realise that I’m not a “typical” bride, whatever that may be. Sure, I have spreadsheets, a couple of Pinterest boards and I can spend a whole day pouring over the latest issue of Rock n' Roll Bride Magazine. But, when people ask how the planning is going, they're surprised to see how laid back I am about it! People keep asking me if we have a ‘theme’ or colour scheme, and to be perfectly honest we don’t. We want it to be casual, informal, fun and personal. For us, it’s about having all our favourite people under one roof and celebrating with them all.

There are so many traditions when it comes to a wedding that just aren’t very us and we have both agreed it would be weird doing them, as they don’t mean anything to us. We’re doing it our way and although we’ve already had some raised eyebrows along the way (no top table or first dance – gasp!) we don't want to feel like we're playing a role on our day. We want it to feel as personal as possible. 

One tradition I am sticking to are having bridesmaids (see how I asked them here) But, I won’t be putting them in tulle or taffeta – I just want them to feel comfortable. So, I’ll be letting them choose a dress/outfit they love. I’m already keeping an eye out for various dresses – holla if you see any that are nice but not too bridesmaid-y.

• It's YOUR day: As I mentioned above, we've already had a few raised eyebrows along the way however, we've been taking them with a pinch of salt. You need to remember that you won't please everyone with your ideas but, don't let that affect you and your partner - it's your day after all and you only plan on getting married once!
• Budget: Like most weddings, this one is on a tight budget. Before you do anything, figure out what elements of your day you want to be extra special, and budget for those. For example, food and drink are important to us. Believe me, it may seem daunting at first - especially when you start receiving quotes from suppliers but, get your negotiating skills at the ready and see if you can knock a few quid off. Every little helps after all.
• When you feel yourself getting stressed, take a step back for a few days or if you can, pass it over to someone you trust. Remember stressing over flowers or different coloured napkins is so silly! 
• Don't get too immersed in lots of wedding websites or blogs. I got so overwhelmed last year by what was on offer, that I decided to focus on a couple of my favourite wedding blogs and magazines. You'll find that it will give you a clearer idea of what you see yourself doing for your day. More on that in another post! 

My blog is going to feature more wedding content this year. From planning tips, to Bridal make up. If you have any wedding-related subjects you would like to see on here, please get in touch.

Now it's January, and the weather seems a tad colder I am finding myself in full-on Winter mode. The central heating is on, and the fleece-line opaque tights (yes, they really do exist!) have been taken out of storage. I'm finding that I am starting to embrace this weather one Aran knit at a time.

L-R: Black, Soldier, Stars, Grey, Pink, Dinosaur

The back to work blues have kicked in, and this weather is not helping. 

This week’s edit is focusing on Pyjamas. I pretty much lived in them over the festive break and, they are the only thing that feel comfortable to wear after my massive Christmas cheese binge - elasticated waist bands are my new BFF. If only I could wear them at my work desk!

Check out my favourites above. All under £50 as well so they won’t break the bank.

2015 was the year I properly got in to beauty products. I paid more attention to skincare and purchased my first ever eyebrow pencil.

It was a long time coming, and a total face-changer!

Above are my favourite beauty purchases of 2015. Let's get started 

Isehan Kiss Me heroine make Long & Curl Mascara in Jet

I've been using the same brand of mascara for a couple of years now (YSL Babydoll, FYI) and, although it's still a staple in the ol' makeup bag, I thought I'd change it up halfway through the year and give this one a shot and, I'm so glad I did! I have short lashes that refuse to curl but this little pink tube of magic has changed that. A replacement for my trusty everyday YSL mascara? Quite possibly.

Charlotte Tilbury Mini Miracle Eye Wand

I should probably say that 2015 was the year I also discovered makeup brand, Charlotte Tilbury and I'm obsessed! Every product I've used has impressed and the packaging is totally instagrammable as well. This Mini Miracle Eye Wand does exactly what it says on the box, and has fast become part of my everyday makeup routine. 

bareMinerals Complexion Rescue

I first mentioned this product back in July, saying it ticked all the right boxes. It still does, and is now a permanent product in my makeup collection. Complexion Rescue is easy to apply, blend and will not make your face feel 'heavy' (y'all know what I mean!). Plus, it has SPF30 in the formula, leaving your skin with a hint of a glow.

Burberry Kisses Lipstick in Blush

Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerise in Bette

In the latter part of 2015, I started playing around a lot more with eye shadows. CT's Eyes to Mesmerise cream eyeshadows were top of my wishlist, and I purchased Bette and use it as a different take on a smokey eye. They blend well and the colours are amazing plus, a little goes a long way. 

Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover

Perfect for travelling and for those who can't bear the smell of nail polish remover.

The Wet Brush 

Hands down, best hairbrush ever - it's even better than the Tangle Teezer. Serious. I can't say enough good things about it. It glides through tangles easily, with hardly any hair falling out. Stocked on Cult Beauty and I swear I saw it in the Beauty hall in Selfridges, this tangle-busting brush is a must have for anyone.

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow

This is the newest addition to my Makeup drawer, and I haven't looked back! I don't know how CT does it but, following her instructions on how to apply the Face Sculpt and Highlighter it really does what it says on the box. Just like all her other products I've tried and tested over the year. CT really is my makeup BFF right now.