Now that my shoe crisis has been averted (fingers crossed), I am trying to cleverly put together my perfect wedding day look (without breaking the bank). Budget is important to us- as we haven't yet fulfilled our life ambition of winning lotto, but since I am a bit of a princess the right look  probably takes priority.

As my dress (which cannot be pictured as FI has been known to drop by and read this from time to time- Hi Honey) has a sweetheart neckline (it's ok- he doesn't know what that means) and I have decided against a necklace, this has left me with only having to find earrings and a bracelet for my bridal jewellery.

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I found the earrings sometime back on eBay and I have to say they are pretty special- gorgeous crystal drop earrings with a slight vintage feel AND only $19.99. This left me pondering the bracelet. I have been umming and ahh-ing over a few styles and today decided on something a little different. It will be my only "splash of colour" and my something blue...

It is very different to what I thought of going with but I do love the idea of a tiny bit of colour- especially considering everything else is varying shades of cream. I also loved the price - another $19.99.

Now I just need to work on something old and borrowed... Any ideas?

My engagement ring had a makeover recently. And to be clear it was a MAKEOVER not an UPGRADE (given that we are not even married yet). When we were shopping for our wedding rings recently I was having trouble finding a wedding band that would match my ring. I took it to a few jewellers who were all of the same opinion that my setting was not the most secure and that if it got snagged on something I may lose the diamond.

After discussing this at length FI and I decided to get the diamond re-set. My gorgeous man then decided that if we were going to do it anyway then I may as well have the setting of my dreams. So after months of research (BTW Ring Porn is fabulous) I decided on one and away we went. I just picked up the ring last week and OMG it is so sparkly. I feel like a magpie transfixed by something shiny.

It is really hard to get photos of but here are a couple of iphone snaps:


This in no way does my ring any justice whatsoever but you get the gist. I just LOVE it :-) I think it is the best princess halo I have ever seen and NO I am not biased at all lol.