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2010-11-02T18:56:00.000-07:00

Wow your guests with a Whitesilk Design Invitation

Let your guests open the doors to the most magical day of your life with just one special key – your invitation!

Our Whitesilk Design team is passionate about creating beautiful stationary for your special day. We love what we do and it is reflected through the fine details of our work.

Our exquisite creations are sure to make a statement – one that will leave your guests with a lifelong impression. So let them embrace the details and take themselves on your enchanting journey!

Invitation - Maya

Invitation - Bridgette

Bomboniere - Viola

Invitation - Autumn

Invitation - Nicole

Let us help you tell your story…
Welcome to Whitesilk design!

Paula x
Creative Director & Founder
w http://www.whitesilk.com.au/

e info@whitesilk.com.au

f 02 9341 5408

2010-07-01T22:00:00.000-07:00

THE GARDENS ON FOREST AUTUMN BRIDAL FASHION FESTIVAL

On Saturday 8th May, the newly renovated Gardens On Forest Events Centre in Peakhurst, celebrated with and amazing Autumn Bridal Fashion Fesival. The event was fully catered with gourmet canape's with a selection of superb wines to match.

There was live music and a selection of wedding experts on hand, to assist with ideas and advice on creating the perfect wedding day. The amazing outdoor garden fashion parade, featured garments from reputable bridal couturiers as well as garments created by various TAFE design students.

Bridal Gowns By Glam Couture http://www.glamcouture.com.au/

Bridal Gowns by Zoe Marie Couture http://www.zoemariecouture.com.au/

Bridesmaid Gowns by Exclusively Bridesmaids www.exclusivelybridesmaids.com.au

Garments by design students of TAFE

Photography by - http://www.jeffreyhinks.com.au/'

Gardens On Forest Events Centre - 764 Forest Rd, Peakhurst
w http://www.gardensonforest.com/ e info@gardensonforest.com.au p 02 9153 9187

LOVE, ITALIAN STYLE

2010-02-07T18:01:00.001-08:00

Sometimes we try too hard to discover the things that move us. A bottle of champagne for a celebration, a beautiful bouquet of flowers for no reason at all, or a classic aphrodisiac – chocolate – on the most romantic day of the year. The greatest gifts are often timeless.

On February 14 in 1922, lovers in Italy exchanged the first Baci chocolates. Today, Baci chocolates are still made in Umbria, Italy where they have been produced for more than 85 years. Every time you share a Baci chocolate, you’re exchanging a kiss with Italy and with someone you love.

The Baci experience includes not just the divine dark chocolate, gianduia nut chocolate and whole hazelnut, but also, the unwrapping of the silver lining to reveal a hidden love note - just one of a series of 150 carefully selected notes.

These love notes originally looked much like an old fashioned cinema admission ticket, with a graphic design of the two kissing lovers along with a special secret love message. Stars such as Rudolph Valentino, Clark Gable and Frank Sinatra helped spread the romance when they appeared in Baci’s television ads over the years.

Since these early days Baci chocolates have spread messages of love and friendship around the world. They are now a sentimental favourite for high quality chocolate lovers who appreciate the Baci experience.

So when thinking of someone special, express your love with a timeless, classic gesture. Give them Baci chocolates.

www.europeanfoods.com.au/baci

FLETCHER AND GRACE - VINTAGE INSPIRED JEWELLERY

2010-01-21T20:21:00.000-08:00

Vellos bridal have recently become a retailer of Fletcher and Grace vintage inspired jewellery. These pieces are beautiful and timeless, and you will continue to wear them, long after your wedding day...

Special Offer: Vellos bridal is offering a free pair of Vellos Bridal pearl drop or Swarovski Crystal drop earings with every purchase of Fletcher and Grace jewellery purchased in their show room.

Antoinette vintage reproduction 1930s crsytal bracelet - clear RRP$185

Antoinette cushion complement vintage style crystal bangle RRP $155

Antoinette Long Pearl vintage reproduction 1930 drop earrings RRP $115

Antoinette short pearl vintage reproduction 1930 earring RRP$115

Hollywood Deco Leaf Statement vintage style crystal earring RRP$115

Midnight At Lido vintage style cubic zirconia comb RRP$125

Midnight at Lido vintage style cubic zirconia hairclips RRP$45

Mille Fleurs vintage style crystal comb RRP$55

Fletcher and Grace is now available @ Vellos Bridal

a Shop 6/352 The Kingsway Caringbah 2229

p (02) 9524 5560
e couture@vellosbridal.com.au
w www.vellosbridal.com.au

2010-01-21T19:52:00.000-08:00

ALOHA FROM MAUI - HAWAII’S TOP SELLING SUN CARE LINE AND BEST KEPT SECRET LAUNCHES IN AUSTRALIA

Maui Babe, Hawaii’s best kept secret and the number one selling sun and skin care line in Hawaii since 1997, is now available in Australia exclusively through Maui Pacific. For years it has captivated millions of tourists and locals on the islands, including some of Hollywood’s elite celebrities. It is a unique sun and skin care line that uses a formula of all-natural products available from the beautiful island of Maui, that helps achieve a stunning, island tan with a delicious scent not found anywhere else.

Australians now have the opportunity to discover the secret as to why 30,000 retailers globally stock Maui Babe products. Established over a decade ago on the island of Maui by Joe Rossi, it has already created a “cult-like” following. Maui Babe has become the fastest growing incremental sun care line in North America and is now available in over 13 countries worldwide.

The aroma evokes the essence of the exotic Hawaiian Islands and with Maui Babe, you will not have to bake in the hot sun for hours to get an attractive glowing tan. The ‘Amazing Browning Lotion’ and the entire line of Maui Babe products will give you the safest, fastest and most beautiful tan of your life.

The most popular of the Maui Babe products is the ‘Amazing Browning Lotion’, which is an all-natural tanning accelerant that promotes a deep, dark, long lasting tan with only a short time spent in the sun. It uses an old family formula that has created a niche for all sun tan enthusiasts with ingredients including Kona Coffee plant extract which gives the product a unique smell and feel, along with the Kukui Nut Oil which is a natural moisturiser and skin healer. It is not a stain or self tanner and is safe for all skin types - even the fairest and most sensitive skin, and may be used with all sunscreen lines. Maui Babe recommends however, that SPF30 should still be worn underneath the ‘Amazing Browning Lotion’ to ensure complete protection from the sun.

The Maui Babe ‘After Browning Lotion’ is an after sun tan enhancer and healer made with Macadamia Nut Oil that seals in your tan and prevents it from fading with a stunning “Maui” fragrance. Everyone who has used Maui Babe products is thrilled at how fast and beautifully they tan and how wonderful their skin smells and feels from the moisturising benefits and the natural skin protection.

The entire range of Maui Babe products are now available in Australia and include:

§ Maui Babe SPF 30 Sun Protectant Lotion UVA & UVB – 251ml RRP $22.95
§ Maui Babe Amazing Browning Lotion – 118ml RRP $16.95 and 236ml RRP $24.95
§ Maui Babe After Sun Lotion – 236ml RRP $22.95
§ Maui Babe Hand & Body Lotion – 236ml RRP $22.95
§ Maui Babe Tanning Salon Formula – 236ml RRP $29.95

Maui Babe is made on the island of Maui with aloha and the company continues to double in size every year. Maui Babe enhances the outdoor experience and is expanding its footprint around the globe, keeping the Hawaiian tradition that made it so treasured by visitors.

Maui Babe is available in Australia through the exclusive distributer and stockist, Maui Pacific at http://www.mauibabe.com.au/ or by calling 0488 44 MAUI (6284).

GLAM VAN - HAIR & MAKE-UP LOOKS

2009-06-23T21:29:00.000-07:00

The Glam Van is the first and only mobile Hair Styling & Make up Parlour on wheels built inside a huge Mercedes-Benz Van. With it's gorgeous decor and many luxurious features, the Glam Van has fast become Sydney's most convenient and prestigious bridal service offered to date.

Servicing the Sydney Metro area and some surrounding suburbs.

Glam Van Before & After Image: Soft smoky smuldering eyes with a soft pink nude lip colour can never go wrong)

Left image: The braided look is back this year, whether it be a hint of a braid or the main feature, they will be seen on a lot of modern brides this year.

Right image: A flawless complexion layered with a hint of colour to highlight your best assets is always a popular choice for that 'elegant natural beauty' look. Head bands with Flowers and a touch of Glam Crystal and soft feathers will sure dress up even the simplest of hair styles.

Left image: A carefully applied fashion eye colour can also look classy and can be matched to suit the Bridal party's Dresses.

Right image: Full up style with some flair; structured, stylish, slick and with a hint of a fashionable but timeless braid. Up styles suit most face shapes, they are long wearing, timeless and the hair line around the face can be altered to suit the look you are after.

Contact

To book the Glam Van, or request a quote, plese contact Susana Calvo
Ph / Fax: (02) 9626 2505Mobile: 0415 658 864

Email: info@glamvan.com.au

http://www.glamvan.com.au/

Something Fabulous - Making your own invitations...

2009-05-19T19:31:00.000-07:00

Top 3 tips to getting started

Many brides today elect to make their own invitations using the myriad of gorgeous papers and embellishments that are now on the market. Create a unique stationary theme for your wedding at a fraction of the cost of professional hand made invitations.

1. Decide on your Wedding Theme
This is probably the biggest decision you will have to make when organising your wedding, but once decided on, your options will be greatly reduced and easier to manage.

Seek inspiration from colours, flowers, destinations & locations, seasons, or even your favorite book or film (think Breakfast at Tiffany’s or Pride and Prejudice). Your chosen venue could even suggest an overall look, for example a garden or beach theme. Even a texture could be the starting point for your theme (think about the luxurious nature of satin, silk or lace).

Once you have your theme in place, visit a specialist paper and craft store and search through the papers that suit your theme.

2. Choose your envelopes first and then make a prototype
When you are putting together your prototype, make sure that you choose your invitation size first. The best way to do this is to look at the standard envelope sizes and choose one of these to work with. It is easy to get carried away with all the wonderful layering options, only to find, after all your hard work, that your invitation does not fit into a standard size envelope.

3. Post your invitation to yourself

When you make your prototype, pop it in your chosen envelope and post it to yourself, sounds weird...? This is the perfect way to see first hand how your invitation withstands the rigors of the postal system.

You will also find out how much the postage will cost and if your envelope or box arrives in good condition. If you are using an unusual embellishment or fastener, this is especially important. We heard of one bride, who used a clay shell for her beach theme invitations, unfortunately the clay shells disintegrated in the mail and most of the guests received sand in the bottom of their envelope. It still fit with the theme, but was not the look she was after!

For all your Invitation, Bomboniere & Gift ideas visit www.somethingfabulous.com.au

WOW Offer: 20% OFF ALL PRODUCTS ONGOING (register your details at the above website).

For more WOW Offers click here

Do You Believe In Perfect Love?

2009-03-19T21:37:00.000-07:00

Does perfect love even exist? Those of you who have been captured by 'Twilight' fever like me, will say yes! Edward's love for Bella is perfect, but what about in the real world? Do we really believe in the possibility of finding our one true love?

This year's international poll by the Harlequin Romance Report has revealed some interesting beliefs. Apparantly we are torn, with only 51% of women & 52% of men believing in perfect love.
Aussie men though, are much more optimistic with 91% believing while only 55% of Aussie women do.

So what are we looking for and what are we prepared to do? Well according to the report:

The majority of French & German women will attend a concert or event they are not interested in with the hope they may meet Mr. Right!

80% of Spanish men work out excessivley to impress the ladies!

The majority of American & Dutch women want a man who understands that "choreplay" is sexier that "foreplay"!

French women want a better looking partner while French men want a more cultured one.

What is perfection anyway? It is a quality, trait or feature of the highest degree - but only in the eyes of the beholder!

I personally think that this quest is definitely possible, because you are looking for that special someone who only needs to be perfect for you.

Do you agree? Let me know if you have found your perfect love and what makes them perfect in your eyes.

Francesca

New Wedding Wows Blog!

2009-03-18T19:56:00.000-07:00

Hi Guys,

We thought we'd kick this off by posting the first blog! We will be checking this daily and are really looking forward to your additions.
Here is what's coming up over the next few months. There are a few expos where we will be giving away FREE copies of Wedding Wows Magazine:
29 March - Parramatta RSL Club
17 May - Central Coast Diggers Club at the Entrance
14 June - Luna Park
So come and see us!

We are also launching a very exciting series of Wedding Workshops - more on those coming soon!