Think Unique: Alternative Bridesmaid Ideas For Your Wedding Day

Yes we know the bride is the babe of the ball but we shouldn't forget the best mates! The bridesmaids will want to strut their stuff too, they are on display ALL DAY…so why not give them something to show off? Styling your bridesmaids in vintage style will give you a completely unique bridal party. It’s one of the most memorable days of your whole entire life, so go ahead and make it uber-special by creating something no one else will have…

We know some of you love your girls to be all matchy-matchy, but if your dreams are made of rainbows, why not try different colours together? You can vary by style and even by fabric.

What a cool alternative idea for bridesmaids! (via rocknrollbride.com)

We totally love the idea of teaming your bridesmaids up with similar style dresses in different colours! Take a look at our lace dresses below...

You could even try different styles, same colour. This makes it super easy to cater for all your girls, by letting them wear a dress to suit their shape!

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Pink your thing? Our dusky tones make the perfect colour coordinates!

Does a theme take your fancy? We've got all the bridesmaid dresses you need, from 1920s flapper styles to 1960s go-go girl. If you don’t feel at one with an era…why not follow one of the hottest trends of the season and mix your spots and stripes, patterns and prints?

We adore this pattern combo! (via modernwedding.com.au)

Try mixing and matching our vintage style prints for a wedding as unique as the dresses themselves!

Not a fan of pattern fusion, why not flaunt some florals?

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Our floral dresses are bound to make your gals feel fabulous!

If the bridal gown search has left you panic stricken then why not leave the creativity to your leading ladies and let them choose their own dresses? Decide on your theme, colour or pattern and send them on a treasure hunt treat…sorted. That once reluctant bridesmaid is now totally buzzing in her new fancy frock she found herself!

Our Favourite Vintage Weddings

We've got that loving feeling! It's nearly Valentines Day and it's got us lusting after vintage weddings, so we thought we'd share some inspiration for the big day.

Whether you're a loved-up bride-to-be, a guest or a bridesmaid...how cute are all these gowns? We've paired them up with our wedding picks so you can get your hands on a piece of vintage romance.

Liz Taylor and Richard Burton, 1964

Our hearts are beating for the sunshine yellow!

Fancy sheer sleeves like the stunning starlet? Take a look at our French Connection Million Stars Dress.

Elvis and Priscilla, 1967

Priscilla looks so chic in this delicate lace frock... we're so not jealous she got to marry the King of Rock n Roll!

Our Crochet Flapper Dress is super sixties with a gorgeous lace hem, so Priscilla!

Check out the intricate floral lace on our Darling Bree Dress, oh so cute...just like Mrs Presley!

Cilla Black and Bobby Willis, 1969

Why not go for the colour of love on the big day?

Stand out like our Cilla in ruby red with our Eucalyptus Shirley Dress, now £32!

Mary Pickford when she married fellow actor Douglas Fairbanks, 1920

Steal Mary's flapper style in our 1930s Beaded Maxi Dress.

Jane Fonda and Roger Vadim, 1965

Jane mastering the art of effortless cool with a simple shift.

Try a tunic dress with a contrast collar for a striking mid century silhouette, like our Sugarhill Boutique Rita Jacquard Dress, for just £25!

Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra, 1951

What a sweetheart! Ava wears classic Hollywood style with a cinched in waist and gorgeous capped sleeves.

This swing dress really oozes 1950s glamour.

Get our Green Polka Dot Prom Dress for just £32 in the sale!

Buster Keaton and Natalie Talmadge in 1921.

Just look at that smile and those ruched layers!

Channel the roaring 20s in our Eucalyptus Darcie Dress, now just £35!

New in stock! Our French Connection Rose Tan Sunray Dress makes the most perfect bridesmaid dress...

For more vintage style wedding ideas, take a look at our range of bridesmaid and wedding guest dresses!

Liberation and Fashion - The Danish Girl

The excitement has been building for one of the most stylish films of the year...well we think so anyway! The Danish Girl is a powerful biopic of the transgender artist Lili Elbe, beautifully set in Copenhagen and Paris between 1926 and 1931, a time when fashion was undergoing a radical change – think Coco Chanel – ooh la la! You know we love the 1920s and 30s, all those flapper dresses and floral frocks!

A mesmerising story of liberation, not only for the movie’s main character, but for the progression of fashion throughout the film. Every outfit is put together with intricate attention and detail, with the hair styled to perfection, complimenting all of the equally opulent interior props and set.

We're already in love with Lili's gorgeous cropped hair! What could be better than dressing up for the movies, perhaps with some of our art deco jewellery, and drinking in this vintage feast for the eyes? The sumptuous hues and romantic sets are so easy to fall in love with.

Oh the florals, the lace, the fringing! We think our style steal picks below capture the delicate craft and tones of the fabulous gowns and decor in the film....

Black Tassel Flapper Dress

Aftershock Ivory Flapper Dress

Beaded Silver Flapper Dress

Ivory Beaded Flapper Dress

Frock And Frill Sunray Dress

Art Deco Maxi Dress

Read more about Eddie Redmayne's transformation into The Danish Girl over at Vogue.

This Winter, The Trend Is Vintage

It’s Time To Shine!
Bling is big this season, with winter fashion bringing as many jewels and sparkles as possible onto the catwalk. Dramatic statement pieces, heavy neckwear and layered chandelier earrings create a spectacular theatrical look perfect for those Christmas parties and decadent balls. Striking crystals and vivid colours are on show, styled with classic vintage gloves for a touch of Hollywood glam and finished with modish style shoes like these block heels from Office.

Miu Mui autumn 2015 accessories

Go for opulence like Miu Mui with our statement Black Teardrop Earrings

Or why not rock some 70s amber with our Vintage Jewelcraft Gold Leaf Earrings?

Jazz your outfit up with this jewelled Vintage Floral Headband

Winter Trends
This season has reinvented past revivals with 70s style remerging as bigger and better, you can go all out seventies with these key vintage accessories.

These Vintage Tribal Earrings are perfect for the festive season!

Chloe AW15 saddle style bag

Go super seventies like Chloe with our Snakeskin Shoulder Bag!

The Clutch Is Back

Valentino AW15

Swap and change to transform your outfits in minutes with our clutch bags, what could be easier than a detachable strap? Evening to party in one swoop.

This Gold Sequin Clutch is the perfect party accessory

Our Silver Floral Clutch has a gorgeous jewelled diamanté fastening

Sparkly Gifts
If you know of that special someone who would totally rock this trend, why not check out our shimmering pressies range and spread some Christmas sparkle!

Lust further over the trends this season with our AW15 trend report.