Great Groomsman Gift from Etsy!

I just LOVE these Mustache Cufflinks! They would make the perfect groomsman gift - thoughtful and fun! What's even better? They are only $23.00!!

Buy these Mustache Cufflinks for all your groomsmen today!

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The Royal Jewels: which will Kate wear?

I'm a magpie. Anything sparkly, shiny or shimmering I want it! So you can imagine why, when I think what jewels and most importantly tiara Kate will wear on friday I get giddy with excitement! Is anyone else with me?

So with that in mind I just had to google what might be in the Queen's jewelry box... and boy doesn't she have some bling-tastic goodies?!

Queen Mary's Honeysuckle Diamond Tiara 

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The Girls of Gt. Britian and Ireland Tiara 

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The Spencer Tiara

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The Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara 

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The Boucheron Tiara 

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King George III Fringe Tiara 

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The Burmese Ruby Tiara 

 

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For full details on all those gorgeous jewels check out The Royal Exhibitions

Suit you Sir; Cufflink Gifts for the Groomsmen

Grooms are great! As are their Groomsmen... but we'll all agree that while the devil is in the detail for us women when it comes to weddings, sometimes [just sometimes :) ], men's heads are focused... well elsewhere.

I've had Grooms and Groomsmen turn up in white and brown socks with their lovely black or grey suits/tuxes [ a big no, no]. I combat this by always having a couple of pairs of decent black men's socks in my bag of tricks.

Despite reminders the male contingent of a wedding party can still forget that its black shoes all around - so yes, I have been known to carry a pair or two of black men's shoes in my car. [But I find photo shopping works best here] - not everyone is a size 9 after all :)

And while I can tackle unruly hair with a comb and some gel and snip a few curly eyebrows with a nail scissors, the one area I can't [afford] or keep track of are cufflinks! This is why I always suggest that a great gift to give Grooms and Groomsmen the morning of the wedding [so there is no time to loose or forget them] are a set of cufflinks and when Paul Coyne of Nine Design stopped by the blog earlier in the week to say hello, I just had to feature some of his gorgeous work!

Paul is Irish [aren't all the best designers? ] and he creates some gorgeous handmade, unique modern contemporary jewellery. Don't take my word for it, see for yourself!

 

Gorgeous right?! Not only does the talented Paul make cufflinks but he also makes Pendants, Earrings and Golf Ball Markers too - gifts for the entire Wedding Party 'under one roof' - the convenience of it! 

To check out the full range of cufflinks designed and handmade by Paul at Nine Design [a total steal starting from just €26.77] and all the other gorgeous jewellery stop by The Nine Design Etsy Shop . 

Paul is an extremely busy Irish Designer and things at Nine Design are going from strength to strength. To keep up with Paul's wonderful life as a Jewellery Designer filled with launch parties, trips to international craft fairs and all the exciting new projects he has coming up you have to follow his blog. 

I'm especially excited to hear and [most importantly] see more of his new project: Bog Oak and Sterling Silver Jewellery! Perhaps he might even stop by again and share some of his new designs with us!

3 Designer Bohemian Bridal Looks from Net-A-Porter

I love the bohemian look, I've never really been able to pull it off and its not something I think I would have the total confidence to do it as a bride, but looking at these looks I may just consider it... [if I was a bride looking for a look that is! :) ] would you?

Look One

 

Isharya Earrings 18-karat gold-plated moonstone drop earrings €645

Lanvin Wedding Dress Pleated chiffon gown  €3,380

Pedro Garcia Sandals  Crystal-embellished strappy sandals €495  

Look Two 

 

 

Etro Earrings Gold-plated drop earrings  €270

Chloe Wedding Dress Silk-chiffon strapless gown  €2,825

Alexander McQueen Studded leather ballerina flats  €445

Look Three  

 

 

Aurélie Bidermann Earrings 18-karat gold-dipped swan feather earrings  €775

Temperley London Wedding Dress Long Liviana silk-chiffon gown  €1,760

Giuseppe Zanotti Wedge Sandals Crystal-embellished leather wedge sandals  €835

The Bridal Bouquet that lasts forever!

And that's non-allergenic!

This one is for Deirdre in Clane who is desperate for a floral wedding bouquet but allergic to pollen. 

If pollen isn't your friend, you aren't barmy for buttons and would be too tempted by a cake pop wedding bouquet or you would just really like to have a floral bouquet this exquisite bridal brooch bouquet is the one for you! Made entirely from brooches; this stunningly unique bouquet could be your something old, new, borrowed and blue all in one neat bouquet! Not only that, it will also last a lifetime!

Image from Kate Arends

A garter that covers all your bases!

Every bride needs something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue... it wouldn't be a wedding day unless she did! So what if she could get all this is in 'one package' or one little [absolutely gorgeous] garter! Now she can...

 So how does this garter qualify as something old, borrowed and blue? Well the lace is borrowed from a dress, the silk is blue, the antique brooch is old, and the silk is brand new.And not only can this gorgeous arrangement be made into a garter if you would like a complete matching set that is possible too! The style is available in a brooch, garter, mini necklace and hair clip! For full details check out Rosebudlips on Etsy.

Will you be getting a rare 14.23 carat pink diamond for Christmas?

We've just had one of the largest engagement announcements of the year, well the century really, with Prince William and Kate Middleton and with just 32 days left in the year will we hear about the largest engagement ring announcement?

Very possibly!

With 42% of engagements taking place in December, January and February a whole host of lucky ladies will find their beaus down on bended knee or tiny boxes under the tree. But will your 'soon -to-be' Fiancé purpose with this?

This stunning, rare diamond is 14.23 carats and called The Perfect Pink. If your man's got a spare $23 million laying around you could well be seeing this gorgeous diamond very soon!


The Perfect Pink sold at a Christie's auction yesterday to anonymous Hong Kong based buyer and is one of only 18 perfect pink diamonds, that are bigger than 10 carats, to go on sale through auction in the auction houses 244 history!


Check out The Independent for the full story!