Alternative Wedding Styling - Flats V Heels?

Hi there,

hope you had a great weekend, thought I would try and brighten up the day of any brides to be, or mothers of the bride wanting to achieve a more alternative look, by offering you some hot wedding shoe flats from wait for it, Top Shop.Yes you heard right, Top Shop I believe, have cleaned up when it comes to great value alternative wedding pumps. So what prompted my desire to post about alternative wedding flats? Well a recent conversation with a friend of mine who has been to a fair few weddings in his time, deduced, that wet weather = wet ground + heels = disaster, and are not sadly a marriage made in heaven. What could be more undignified than your heels sinking slowly into the muddy terrain of the beautiful grounds of your Wedding, giving you the ungainly gait of of a pelican on marsh ground. I speak from bitter, sweet experience, I decided for my Wedding, to go for sequined Ivory flats.Booked on the 19th of August I optimistically assumed, it would be a sunny day, with me frolicking across the lawn, captured by our Wedding photographer as I played croquet with our Wedding guests. Did this happen ? No, because, yes you have guessed it, it drizzled there were puddles and there was a brides worst nightmare mud! We managed to get some decent shots outside, despite this and I was so glad, I didn't have to contend with uprooting each of my feet from muddy grass.Lesson learned! On the other hand, I do understand that some of you alternative Wedding gals out there, who are petite might wish to look slightly taller. I say go for a slim wedge every time, not only that, it will be easier to contend with slippy parquet floors, when dancing.

My top picks of alternative Wedding Wear shoes from Topshop, could easily become the staring point for a whole host of alternative bridal looks. With studded white or cream leather versions that are now in store, being the starting point for pretty punk or Queen of Rock looks, the crochet pink flats featured, would work really well for romantic Gothic brides, metallic flats are great for achieving a contemporary feel, the pink heart flats are up to the minute Vivian Westwood, with out the price tag! It goes with out saying that flat pumps are the perfect accompaniment to empire line bridal or mother of the bride dresses, but this is obviously a more classic than alternative look. Which ever bride you are, have fun! You have the added satisfaction of knowing when you select a flat pump, from this Autumn/ Winters range of shoes, you will be able to wear your wedding shoes again this Autumn/Winter, as I did on my honeymoon in Venice. I received the biggest compliment ever, from a local Venetian woman who loved my flat mules and wanted to know where I bought them!! It gave me a great feeling to think I had picked up the perfect bridal shoes up for just £7.00! Sometimes life is really sweet, have fun, browsing. Sharon x

Sew A Needle Pulling Thread, Tea a Drink With Jam and Bread.....

Hi Ladies, this a special blog inspired by the noble art of sewing. Many woman across the country, right now as I blog, will no doubt be reinstating their sewing machines, after all nothing can be more satisfying than producing your own unique creation. My first sewing project was a gingham apron, that was followed by a whole string of teddy bears and a heart shaped draw scenter, not quite couture, but all good stuff for cutting your teeth on and I felt that flush of pride, that is so addictive. My favourite and most recent project was a making a bag for a friend from a gorgeous jumper.If you are a really keen dress maker, but need a little guidance on the kind of Styles you should be investing in making, which will suit your unique body shape and colouring, perhaps you might benefit from a Style Consultation.Do feel free to email me at sharonstyle@fsmail.net. I hope you love these images as much as I do, the pin cushions are so cute. I would love to see any recent sewing projects you might have, please feel free to email them to me, if you would like them posted on this site. Hope you have had a great weekend. Sharon x

Cinematic Chic

I have a complete infatuation with old cinemas, we need to keep them alive! No one could be more deliriously happy than myself that one of this Autumn/ winters most decadent trends, is all about recreating old world, cinematic elegance and scrumptious sensuality through a mix of rich velvets and satin fabrics, silk tassels and vintage inspired accessories. Feast your eyes gals! P.S all from wonderful ethical clothing company http://www.fashionconscience.com/

Marie Claire Roadshow at The Malmaison Hotel in Manchester

Hi again,

I visited one of my favourite Manchester hotels yesterday evening the Malmaison above, I adore its opulent slightly masculine style,varying shades of bitter chocolate and cherry velvet and satin at every turn. I have decided if the Mal was a garment it would definitely be a sensual smoking jacket and I could certainly picture the dark, brooding, mysterious Sherlock Holmes there puffing on his pipe.

So why did I happen to be there? I decided to indulge my creative side and take part in a writers roadshow organised by Marie Claire magazine.The star of the event and on the panel, taking questions and answers from aspiring writers such as myself was Katie Regan featured in the final picture here in Morecambe, right next to my home town, Lancaster. She started a blog when she was living in Morecambe about the trials and tribulations of getting pregnant to her close friend, egg. She has since moved to London and gone onto publish her first book, One Thing Led To Another, it was really inspiring to hear her talk so passionately about the process of writing, I'm sure all you bloggers out there can relate to that!

See you again soon. Sharon x

Hot 80's Ethical Fashion Picks For This Autumn

Hi there,

thought you might appreciate this breath of fresh air for this autumn, gorgeous 80s fashions with a conscience, blue mesh bag, silver prisim cuff, geometric ring, which I heart, body con black and ladybird red dress and finally cubic blue and grey small chain bag all from fashionconscience.com.

Thunderbirds are go!!!

Hi again, looking for an enduring colour to invest in this winter? Whatever the occassion that will see you well into spring 2010 , then it has to be pink! Pink is the colour of preference on every Autumn/Winter catwalk right now for good reason it is the colour of optimisim, somthing we all crave right now. Want to feel happy? Wear pink! As a Style Consultant I help women, dress for work, play and special occassions, such as weddings. Part of that process is putting together a palette of colours that they can wear, durring our Colour Consultation together. This summer, dip your toe into a marshmallow wonderland of pinks and reap the benefits of owning a slice of this versatile colour now and durring the winter season. Indulge your Lady Penelope and introduce at least one pink item into your Wardrobe, whether it is a pink wool pencil skirt for work, a pink mac or some metalic pink shoes for that wedding you have been invited to. Want to rock the 80s vibe? Clash hot pink with bannana yellow or bright orange and don those black shades. Paler skin tones suit peony pinks and sugary neon tones, olive and bronze skin tones can wear hot fushia pinks. Style Tip- If you have a sallow skin tone, wear pink on your bottom half, rather than right next to your face, or break it up by wearing as a cardigan or jacket with some pattern or white. Don't over bronze the face it can make pink look cheap. Still feeling a little chicken? Add some shocking pink buttons to that black or grey coat for a edgy look. Or why not have fun wearing a pair of pink earrings like the hearts featured here from Rokit or a ring perhaps.

Sharon x