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to walk down the aisle looking ones absolute best, that is the dream…but the girls get all the help they need, time for another walk down style alley for the chaps. Courtesy of Carlo Pignatelli’s 2010 collection we aim to bring to the fore the shear variety of mens fashion in the wedding department. The touch of Italian class and theatre is all too apparent in the latest threads to hit the catwalks, still…you cant help but admire how simply brilliant they are.
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Picking out a wedding present is never an easy task at the best of times. There are only so many John Lewis toasters you can justify buying before its time to get a little more creative. To get the wheels rolling here are a few great examples from multi talented designer Katie Thompson that might fit the wedding present bill.
The Suitcase Chair
The Reamington Typewriter Lamp
The Scale Clock Collection
Browse more of her work at http://www.recreate.za.net/
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Planning for a wedding is definitely a tough task, but what we’ve found makes it a job lot easier is to put together a mood board. It not only helps you focus on what your really after, but also helps your suppliers (and photographer) visualise exactly what it is that your trying to create for your special day…and also they look quite pretty.
Here’s a few to get the creative juices flowing…
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taken at a recent wedding we covered, heres a picture of the pair of us, two chaps hard at work…
…Sean’s on the left and thats me, the smith contingent, on the right
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Gorgeous pays for itself in the first five seconds
Gorgeous can’t be ordinary even if it tries
Gorgeous trumps everything
Gorgeous is worth it
The wedding gown, one of the most pivotal, poignant and perfect purchase of all things wedding related. Imagine, exuding class; the bride blossoms into the room, dances down the aisle and is positively radiant for the entire day. Sounds like alot of pressure on making the right choice, no? enter Stephanie Allin. Beauty, style, elegance…look no further, the subtlety of these dresses is what makes them utterly brilliant. The dresses ooze class so effortlessly they are a performance in themselves.
here is a selection to feast ones eyes upon
Stephanie Allin, Bordeux Collection; Nina-Short, see stephanieallin.net
Stephanie Allin, Suffolk Collection; Brazil. see stephanieallin.net
Stephanie Allin, Bordeux Collection; Nina-Long. see stephanieallin.net
Stephanie Allin, Suffolk Collection; Claudia. see stephanieallin.net
the wedding dress should always accentuate the beauty of the bride and i am of the humble opinion that these would do the trick in the most effortless of fashions…
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Ah the famous Beatles lyric, long gone are the days of chart topping singles that contained such charm and innocence. what chance does todays youth have when songs of ‘i wanna hold your hand’ and ‘from me to you’ have been replaced with modern day innuendo? hath not modern day society quelled our chivalrous behaviour!? no i cry! it is not so! it is alive in us all. stumblings through the world wide webs diverse collections of artworks and photographs reveals that true love is alive and well in many creative forms:
so fear not blog fans, the most raw and potent emotion runs free and wild through the veins of civilisation. These grand gestures of affection displayed in the public domain, shouted from rooftops to then be magnified further by phenomenal power of the internet. on this most inspired of notes i leave you with words of a more classical nature, true brilliance, from one william shakespeare
”Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs,
Being purged, a fire sparkling in lovers’ eyes,
Being vexed, a sea nourished with lovers’ tears.
What is it else? A madness most discreet,
A choking gall and a preserving sweet…
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It only dawned on me recently the undeniable parity between my endeavors on a film set, and those on a wedding day. All the usual guests, cast and crew are in attendance. Actors and actresses make way for the bride and groom to take the limelight, steal the show, and all in attendance stride with contented grins, as they know they are part of something brilliant, fantastic, unique! My Jules Winnfield moment occurred whilst on my most recent film set. A fantastic few days, great times, great people, great photos…great!
We have our detail shots…
…we have the candid shots and the lovely ladies doing the make-up, coincidentally this lovely lady (often otherwise known by her alter ego; Holleigh) also extends her artistry to the wedding scene, contact me for details…
…And finally, the main shots that take precedence, reside in the fore of the mind and are a visual signifier for the whole event. uncanny!
Speaking of films, i gazed a gazely stare upon a 1993 vintage in the past week, The Three Musketeers to be precise. Valour, honour and good old heroism are a sure fire way to a ladies heart, but as a Mr. Charlie Sheen aptly demonstrates for us desperate romantics, a telling grip on the English language, is a powerful tool indeed:
As morning hues of sun swept fire.
Caress you passion face, alone with you leaves
pure desire to worship under you grace.
My soul would cry in silent prayer to ner be
swept apart.
Your essences of the evening air as I danced into
your heart
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Rose, Orchid, Sweat Pea and Passion Flower Mix.Wedding Flowers by Peony, £175 see peony.co.uk
Call me old fashioned, but i have always preferred real flowers to those of the artificial variety. However i saw these and it was required of one of the usual travel party to point out that they were indeed artificial. Upon closer inspection this was much more apparent, however from an arms length away, they performed there floral Houdini routine rather aptly. Now, forgive my traditionalist ideals, but i would always have the brides bouquet comprised of genuine floral articles, but for centerpieces and any additional items, i think these chaps would suffice quite nicely. Particularly due to the fact that they could be re-used in the home post wedding as a vibrant reminder of the day.
Just a thought
Artificial Wedding Flowers by Peony
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A transparent crystal of tetrahedrally bonded carbon atoms, reads 10 on the Mohs scale, takes a billion years to make and has a thermal conductivity of 900–2,320 W·m−1·K−1. Thats right brain-boxes, the much sought after, undisputed king of the jewels, the Diamond.
Its fantastic properties employed by many industries, anywhere from diamond tipped drill-bits to high performance bearings, these phenomenons of geology are loved by many.
Therefore in the search for a ring, one must be aware of all the intricacies that are involved in diamond grading and selection. in this entry, we aim to make looking for your diamond, a little bit clearer.
Some of you may be aware of the 4 C’s that are associated with diamonds. These are:
Cut
Colour
Clarity
Carat
So how do they affect the diamond? and what do they mean?
Cut – shape would probably be more transparent terminology, a factor referring to its physical appearance whether it be round, square, oblong etc. but there are also other factors involved. Cut refers to proportion, symmetry and polish. The quality of the physical action of cutting the diamond, determines its refractive qualities. A diamond must be in exact proportion to maximise its refractive index. when a diamond is cut to exacting proportions, light bounces around repeatedly inside it, giving it it’s scintillating visual qualities.
Colour - Diamonds are graded on a colour scale from D to Z, D being the most desirable and Z being least desirable. The grade of a diamond is based upon its colour, a flawless diamond or ‘white’ diamond are considered best so would be graded D.
D, E and F are the top three grades, there being negligible differences between the three. However G – J graded diamonds are considered near colourless and are still very desirable.
However the same rules do not apply to coloured diamonds, such as pinks, yellows and blues. The grade of these is determined by the strength of the hue of the diamond and in these cases the opposite is true, the more colour – the better!
Clarity - Judged by what are known as “inclusions”, these inclusions are the determining characteristics of how clear the diamond is. literally an inclusion is ‘a solid fragment, liquid globule, or pocket of gas enclosed in a mineral or rock’ when referring to diamonds the definition includes any feature which impedes the free passage of light through the stone. The classification runs from FL-flawless to L3-very easily visible inclusions.
The best diamonds for clarity will be graded: FL, IF, WS1,WS2, VS1, VS2
Carat - From the Greek kerátion, a diamonds size is measured in Carat weight, which is effectively a measure of a diamonds mass. Carat weight is commonly expressed in points, each carat is 100 points or 1/5 of a gram. put simply, the higher the carat, the greater the mass, the more expensive it is.
It is a complex combination of these four factors that determines quality and beauty, and eventually price.
A slightly more long-winded post this time round, but hopefully of use!
stay tuned for the next installment
featured jewels from harrywinston.com
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The proposition of marriage must be the most traumatic yet magical moment of ones life. the tension in waiting for the answer is tantamount to agony, yet the overwhelming flood of warmth, passion, excitement…and relief! upon hearing the answer, is so intense one could explode!
Historically the tradition of the diamond ring was thought to have started in 1477, when Archduke Maximilian of Austria presented Mary of Burgundy with a diamond ring as a gift of engagement, thus beginning a tradition that has spanned centuries. It was the Greeks who created the tradition of placing the betrothal ring on the fourth finger of the left hand in belief that a certain vein in that finger, the Vena Amoris, (literally ‘vein of love’) runs directly to the heart.
In contemporary culture it is becoming increasingly customary for the male to opt for an engagement gift other than the traditional ring. The watch, whether it be of the wrist or pocket variety, is a stylish, timeless and practical gift.
So enjoy browsing a select few horlogerie exquise!
Mens Accurist Chronograph watch £58 at watches1st.co.uk
for the talented mr.ripley in you, worn by matt damon in said film. £198 from worldoffinewatches.com
Tissot Pocket Watch, £335, see watchshop.com
Raymond Weil Traditional, £775 see goldsmiths.co.uk
Tag Heuer Carrera Automatic Chronograph Tachymetre, £2195, see ernestjones.co.uk
Omega De Ville Prestige, £3,600, see omegawatches.com
Patek Philippe, Men's Lepine Pocketwatch, approx £25,000 www.patek.com
so there we have it, a small guide to the world of watches, not even scratching the surface, but hopefully some indication of whats available. my ticker had a stall at the price of the last entry, but, from hundreds to thousands, theres a watch for you.
happy watch hunting
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