Affordable Wedding Dresses - Red

Before I start the post I'd like to say congratulations to all the same sex couples who got married at the weekend and all those who are planning their upcoming nuptials. It's fantastic that same sex marriage is now legal in Britain; we're one step closer to true equality for all.

Also, on a less exciting note, I'll no longer be doing my If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man wishlists. I'll still post about fashion and home products but I want to focus more on books and films.

Right, on to this week's affordable wedding's post. I'm continuing with the coloured wedding dresses and this week's it's red. Red is a great colour for a wedding dress; it's the colour of love and passion, plus it's bold, dramatic and really puts paid to any queries as to whether the bride is a virgin!

I've collected together some beautiful red gowns, inspired by Nicole Kidman's ruby dress in Moulin Rouge. They are all fantastic and all affordable, at under £350.

Chelsea Full length Dress - Phase Eight

This amazing scarlet dress definitely has a Moulin Rouge feel about it and would be ideal as a stunning wedding dress. It sculpts the body, giving a flattering figure and finishing in a mermaid skirt.

It also has a gorgeous textured rose print.

Priced £295

Red Evening Glamorous Maxi Dress with Open Lace Back - Etsy

This lovely backless dress is handmade by Etsy Seller Michalfilmar. It's a simple cut but the lace top and open back give it interest and a boho feel.

I love the lace overlay and the slight capped sleeves which look flattering on the arms. This would make a standout wedding dress that you could also wear afterwards.

Priced £124.76

Silk Gown - Mango

This is another red dress with back detail. The simple but stunning gown from Mango is crafted from silk and features an open back with cross-over straps.

The back and the flowing silk material give this maxi dress a Grecian feel. It would swirl beautifully when you walk down the aisle.

Priced £129.99

Paige Tapework Full Length Dress - Phase Eight

Another Phase Eight red dress, they do pretty well in this category. A patterned red dress adds to the vamp factor for your wedding. The ruby coloured tapework on this one contrasts perfectly with subtle black lace underneath. This is a wedding dress that everyone will be talking about.

Priced £325

Red Lace Trumpet Bateau Neck Satin Skirt Full Length Dress - Etsy

This elegant dress is crafted by Qpid Show Girl and sold on Etsy. It's handmade in Britain and has a classic silhouette and a vintage feel.

I love the lace top and slight peplum before the satin skirt.

Priced £129.99


That's all for this week. Next week I'll provide you with a range of affordable black wedding dresses.

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Tattoo Trends - Flowers

My last Tattoo Trends post was about rose designs, while researching it I found a lot of other floral tattoos that I wanted to share with you.

Flowers and plants are one of the most popular tattoo themes and they have been featured in designs since the beginnings of body art.

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They represent nature and getting back to your roots. Plus, different flowers have different meanings and are often picked to symbolise loved ones.

Nowadays, floral tattoos are most often seen on women, as they're considered more 'feminine,' but men have been getting floral art for decades too, usually as a way to represent a woman.

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Here are a few of my favourite floral designs, fitting for this lovely Spring weather and all the plants cropping up!

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I particularly like the vintage style black and white floral tattoos that are cropping up at the moment, they look like ink drawings.

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Also, water colour flower designs look great and make a change to the traditional style of tattoo.

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That's all folks.

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Affordable Wedding Dresses: Think Pink

Last week it was affordable blue wedding dresses and this week it's pink. A lot of celebrities have been rocking pink wedding dresses recently. Gwen Stefani started the trend with her dip dyed pink wedding dress.

Portia De Rossi followed up with a subtle pink wedding dress in her wedding to Ellen Degeneres.

More recently Jessica Biel and Kaley Cuoco have worn pink gowns for their special day.

I've got to admit, the thought of pink wedding dresses used to make me cringe; they were a bit too Katie Price for me. But I've discovered some that are lovely and don't have that cupcake look about them. Plus, they're all affordable and below £200.

Candlelit Soiree Dress - ModCloth

This lovely lace dress from ModCloth has a very subtle pink blush to it; so you can have a touch of pink without going over the top. It has a classic cut with a vintage thirties feel.

I also love the subtle detailing. This is a very elegant dress that would be perfect for a wedding.

Priced $129.99

Forever Unique Sweetheart Maxi Dress with Off Shoulder - Asos

This pink Asos maxi dress packs more of a punch than the ModCloth one; it's ideal for real pink lovers. It combines a traditional, Grecian style with a modern bold colour. It's also super flattering; flowing over all your lumps and bumps.

Priced £185

Nude Blush Vintage-Inspired 1920s Wedding Dress - Etsy

This beautiful blush maxi dress is handmade by Etsy seller GatsbyLady. As her name suggests she creates 1920s-style dresses that are ideal for weddings. This dress features a flattering cut with a floaty, polka-dot skirt and a fitted bodice.

I particularly love the beaded detail.

Priced £45

Duchess Satin Bow Back Prom Dress - Topshop

This is for anyone looking for a short pink wedding dress. The Topshop dress is crafted from soft, baby pink duchess satin and has a fifties style.

The back is the best part with the three bows. It's feminine and cute but not in a way that would make you through up your wedding cake.

Priced £75

Jane & Hudson Embroidered Maxi Dress - Nordstrom

I think this embroidered dress is probably my favourite of all the pink wedding dresses. I love the prairie style of it, yet it's still very elegant. It could be dressed up or down and is perfect for a garden wedding.

Priced £56.54

That's all for this week. Next week it's red wedding dresses.

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Affordable Wedding Dresses - Feeling Blue

This week is the beginning of a look at affordable coloured wedding dresses. the traditional shade for British wedding dresses is, of course, white, to symbolise the chastity of the bride. However, in this day and age not many of us still have our chastity in tact and, though it's still nice to stick to the traditional white, more and more brides are going for a coloured dress instead.

This week it's blue wedding dresses. This is quite an unusual shade for a wedding but one that's incredibly versatile and still has a touch of the virgin about it (just think of the Virgin Mary).

Here are some beautiful blue gowns that would make great wedding dresses.

Embellished Maxi Dress - Miss Selfridge

I'll start with a pale blue dress to ease you in to the idea of blue wedding dresses. This pretty light blue dress has a slight thirties feel with the beaded embellishment and the mermaid tail.

This would make a really unique wedding dress.

Priced £120

Ariella Long Lace Fishtail V Neck Dress - House of Fraser

This is a simple lace dress but the navy colour makes it stand out. I love the fitted style and the fishtail skirt; it's very feminine but not over the top. This would be ideal for a sophisticated city wedding.

Priced £200

Virgos Lounge Raina Maxi Dress with Embellished Shoulder

This is another thirties-style blue maxi dress that would make a beautiful and unusual wedding dress. I love the floaty sleeves and the stand-out beading embellishment on the top combined with the simple chiffon skirt.

You'd really draw the eye in this dress; it's got the ideal balance of boho style and elegance. Plus, it's below £100!

Priced £95

Made to Measure Vintage 1930s Style Pastel Coloured Wedding Dress - DecoBridal - Etsy

A change from navy, this pastel blue wedding dress is traditional in all ways except the colour, which gives it a modern twist. The beautiful dress covers from the neck to the feet but the fit and the lace top allow you to flash a small amount of flesh.

It features lovely small details, such as the buttons down the back.

Priced £739.87

Alessandra Maxi Dress - Monsoon

I love the detail on this blue maxi dress; it's ornate but not over the top due to the simple style of the gown. It also features a fishtail train.

It would be ideal for an evening wedding.

Priced £349


That's all for this week, let me know if you have worn or are planning to wear a blue wedding dress.

Next week it's pink wedding dresses!

If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man - Elephants

It's a bit of a random theme but I keep seeing elephant paraphernalia everywhere at the moment and I do love those gentle giants. So, here are a few of my favourite elephant-themed pricey items.

The Elephant Hook

I love this Elephant Storage Hook. It adds a touch of fun to a simple element in the home. I also like the vintage style of the elephant hooks.

There are lots of other animal hooks available.

Priced £16.95

The Elephant Wall-sticker

Technically, I think these Love Mae Elephant Parade wall-stickers are for children but I kind of like them myself; they've got a bit of a dreamy quality, Plus, I love the watercolour style.

Priced $84.95AUD

Elephant Cushion

The monochrome style of this Iosis White Elephant Cushion means that, even though it is unusual, it is still stylish. It would go with most interior design types and add a fun touch to your sofa.

Priced £65

The Floral Elephant

This colourful Elephant Parade Flower Impression elephant is perfect for adding a weird and wacky touch to your home. This is part of The Elephant Parade which has seen large elephant sculptures decorated by artists around the world; this is a limited edition miniature. Part of the proceeds go towards The Asian Elephant Foundation, so you'll be spending for a good cause.

Priced £89


That's all folks, see you soon.