An Essex Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 88)

focus Fashion editor Claire Ridley reveals the latest bridal news, buys and launches Playing dress up The world’s largest online retailer for children’s designer fashion, childrensalon.com has launched its own-brand collection, Dresses by Childrensalon. It’s an 18-piece capsule range of occasion wear dresses for ages four to 16 years. Colours include pretty-in-pink hues, metallic gold and silver, and icy shades of blue. The different styles are made using brocade, lace and embroidered tulle. childrensalon EDITOR’S PICK Thank your best girls with this 18-carat gold vermeil and pavé diamond necklace, £395, lolarose.co.uk lolarose Fashion Vegan-friendly The latest collection of faux fur accessories from British brand Helen Moore offers brides who are animal lovers an alternative to real fur and feather cover ups. Approved by Peta, it’s the go-to label for vegan-friendly accessories.Items include vintage-inspired boleros, scarves, stoles, wraps and capes for brides, bridesmaids and flowergirls. Prices start from £42, helenmoore.com helenmooreengland MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN Belle & Bunty is thrilled to announce the launch of its first ever jewellery collection in collaboration with Muru Jewellery. Drawing inspiration from the company’s much-loved travels to India, the sterling silver and 18-carat gold vermeil pieces include an anklet adorned with tiny bells, and pendant necklaces featuring hearts that are perfect for layering. The collection is available from murujewellery.com with prices ranging from £32 to £82. belleandbunty muru_jewellery Editor’s favourite This soft rose silk robe trimmed with feathers, £415, and matching knickers, £140, are honeymoon essentials, gildapearl.co.uk gildapearl Add some embellishment New accessory brand Alice & Blair has launched offering affordable hair accessories and earrings. Perfect for brides, bridesmaids and guests, items include silk floral headpieces, Swarovski crystal hair slides, velvet bands adorned with floral crystals and Swarovski pearl earrings. Prices start from £18 and delivery within the UK is offered free on orders over £50, aliceandblair.co.uk alice.and.blair SHOE QUEEN Bridal shoe experts Rainbow Club has unveiled a fresh new look, with the latest styles featuring new fabrics including an Italian snow glitter and an iridescent parquet leather. New embellishments include mother-of-pearl details and crystal butterfly shoe clips, inspired by heirloom jewellery. The brand will be launching seasonal limited-edition ranges and will be working with guest designers on its collections, rainbowclub.co.uk rainbowclubuk FASHION 77