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Not sure what to wear to the numerous weddings filling your social calendar this summer? Here's some visual inspo to get you thinking. Feminine chic is back in a big way this summer, with dresses that flatter the body with cinched in waists, off-the shoulder necklines, frills and pleats. Worn with big earrings, statement belts and skinny cat-eye sunglasses you'll...

We just can’t get enough of straw accessories at the moment. Seemingly the hottest trend of Summer 17/18 so far, a straw hat and/or bag will give any outfit that effortless beach chic look. Paired with a fresh linen shirt and some cute sandals, channel your inner Italian babe relaxing by the pool on the Amalfi Coast. This trend is a...

Self confessed weddingaholic and creator of Paper & Lace, Jax, loves nothing more than hunting down the most beautiful and inspiring images, unique and talented vendors and the hottest wedding trends. She lives and breathes weddings and the details that make that big day so special. Paper & Lace is a beautifully curated space where brides-to-be and wedding lovers can...

Mildred&Co dove into the world of pretty blooms for a second time recently, collaborating with the lovely Lucy Houghton of Lu Diamond Flowers after such a successful first event last year. Saturday, April 11 saw the Mildred&Co showroom filled with beautiful flower varieties, all hand-selected for those attending. Guests were invited to learn Lucy’s trade tricks for floral table styling, all while...

With career highlights that include working with international fashion magazines, and several of the world's best editorial photographers, Auckland-based make up artist Aimie Fiebig is at the top of her beauty game. We get the inside scoop on the life of a beauty expert, and solicit advice on how to achieve makeup that will reveal your most radiant, gorgeous self...

The magnificent welcome billboard at the local airport in Patagonia. Alex and Sofia posing alongside the official wedding mascot, Darth Vader, who happens to be Alex's favourite space character. Day 1 of 3: Arriving on horseback for the gaucho (Argentinian-cowboy) picnic. Wedding guests Constance Jablonski & Iman Izemrane in their gaucho outfits. One of Alex's groomsmen surprised the couple and...

You champion a organic, natural lifestyle right down to your bathroom vanity products, so why should you renege on this during wedding preparation? Brides-to-be who wish for a more luminous, clearer complexion can now do so naturally, with a huge selection of organic-certified or low-chemical products to choose from, including eye serums, body oils, lipsticks and eye liners. You no...

Monique Lhuillier 2015 Vera Wang 2015 Reem Acra 2015 Provonias 2015 Naeem Khan 2015 Provonias 2015 Monique Lhuillier 2015 Monique Lhuillier 2015 Monique Lhuillier 2015 Monique Lhuillier 2015 Vera Wang 2015 Monique Lhuillier 2015 Marchesa 2015 Marchesa 2015 Marchesa 2015 Houghton 2015 Marchesa 2015 Delphine Manivet 2015 Backstage at Delphine Manivet 2015 Bridal Fashion Week 2015 collections were shown recently...

  Consider the gauntlet thrown. The war against large, noticeable pores is never easy, yet the following products have been road tested by brides and friends of Mildred&Co who were eager to achieve a bare faced beauty look that both looks good in photos and in person too. Unfortunately, packing on the powder can look incredibly obvious in the harsh...