And so the adventure continues!
It really does feel like our most adventurous issue yet - with the help of our well-travelled contributors and intrepid newlyweds we take you to some of the world’s most exotic locations; Iceland, India, Mexico, Turkey and Panama to name but a few, while of course still remembering our roots and supplying a healthy dose of inspiration from both our home country New Zealand and our friendly Australian neighbours.
We attended the M.A.C AW 16 Trend presentation last week and got the low down on makeup trends for the season. There are two main directions for the season, Strict and Loose. We have picked out our favourites from each which translate beautifully for wedding and occasion.
STRICT - Flashes of colour, rainbow liners and reflective elements alongside a core collective of decadent and decisively sharp eyes and rouged lips.
'We're pushing the boundaries with the classics this season - making specific choices to take them to an unconventional place' Lyne Desnoyers M.A.C
Sharp:
The sharp lip, the loud mouth. "Its a pained precision...The extreme texture is what keeps it modern".
Accuracy is absolute and this new look is being referred to as 'Minimal Glam Makeup". Skin is worked very simply and the brows are groomed but the eyes are kept very natural with a very intense and perfect lip. A fitting look for a sophisticated bride who wants a timeless look with impact.
From left to right: Marni, Mary Katrantzou, Sibling & Zac Posen
I’d planned to propose sometime during a night of romance, fine dining and a concert of one of our favourite artists. However, that afternoon there was a hectic game of Scrabble that Emily lost, followed by a hissy fit that threatened to disrupt the evening’s plans. Mid-argument I thought to myself, this is as real as married life will get, and if I can only express my love in a romantic setting, then how real is our love? So I pulled out the ring and proposed, kneeling by the bedside. Emily's response (through tears) was “Yes, but you could have waited till I put some pants on!"
Bali wedding by Heather Liddell featured in issue two - available in our web shop
Flora Fashion Editorial. Photography - Garth Badger | Location - Thievery Studio | Stylist Ashlee Blackwell | Hair - Danny Pato D&M | Makeup - Kiekie for M.A.C | Flowers - Lu Diamond | Models - Danika and Jess for Red Eleven, Bernie for Unique Model Management | Editorial from Issue Two - available from our web-shop
You may have noticed we like to do things a little differently when it comes to the desert table and we think this could be our most unique yet. If traditional cake is not your thing why not try sophisticated adult jellies in delightfully delicate flavours like champagne & raspberry, coconut water & lavender, espresso martini or gin & elder flower just to name a few...
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”Albert Camus
We first met briefly in high school at a friend’s Sweet 16 party. During our college years we reconnected at a mutual friend’s house party. Our first exchange of conversation was during a silly card game when I caught Chris’s attention by naming a category ‘Lunch Meats’.
Our wedding day really was a dream come true. The venue was a completely DIY location - a large undertaking when planning from another state. All the organising and crafting that went into the day made it that much more magical when it all came together.
This bouquet was seriously heavy, once it was bound and tied with the elegant silk and willow ribbon
I panicked for 5 minutes "essshhhh it's too big" then I remembered that generally all my brides request a massive explosion of flowers, which is what always wants aim to create.
"The inspiration for this bouquet was to show case the beautiful blooms in season and include many leaf and honey favourites…
