Half-up hairstyle

The half-up hairstyle is so versatile, with lots of possible variations. It combines the elegance of an up-style with the softness of hair that is down. This type of hairstyle seems to be really popular again for 2010 and suits the currently fashionable wide hair-band or vintage beaded alice-bands.

I have designed a gorgeous new collection of sumptuous hair accessories for next season! Why not make an appointment to visit my showroom so you can try a selection of designs?

Read more of my articles about hairstyles to give you lots of tips and advice on choosing the right hairstyle for your wedding!

Dapper grooms

I saw this wedding feature on 100 Layer Cake and just had to share some pictures of the wonderful groom's outfit - how dandy is his whole look? Just love the colour combinations, stripes, (one of my favourite things!), and the pork-pie hat. The bride looks wonderful too but the groom steals the show....did I just say that - Oooops :-)

See the feature on 100 Layer cake
Photos courtesy of James Moes

Claire's wedding

I know I say this a lot - but I am continually grateful and inspired to receive so many photos from my clients' weddings! It cheers me up to receive these images and reminds me why I love my job so much.

Here is a picture from Claire's recent wedding which was also featured in the 'Franc' wedding magazine. The gorgeous hair was again styled by Sandra Crosbie.

The photograph is courtesy of John Daly Photography

Romantic posies

Flowers inspire many a wedding theme - whether it's colour or form, natural or structured, large or small. I came across the creative designs of Martha Andrews online.

I love the striking blue circular posie that combines structure with the feel of a bunch of freshly picked wild flowers! The wrist corsage is delicate yet dramatic with that striking black ribbon. Love them both!

Here's a few words from Martha about the wrist corsage above -

With the corsage, I am always trying to find ways to make them different, usually using unexpected flowers is the best way. I love chocolate cosmos, this corsage was designed mainly on the colour scheme of the wedding. I think colour is one of my biggest inspirations, I love colours and trying new combinations.

Thanks Martha!

Rangoli bride

A big thanks to Orla who sent me this great picture yesterday! Orla's wedding dress was an antique olive/gold green with ivory detail. She wanted to incorporate green, purple and ivory as these colours were in her colour theme.

Sandra Crosbie styled Orla's hair and is a good friend of mine. We worked together along with Orla to design something that would complement all of the elements. Here's a few words from Orla -

Thanks so much for making up the ribbons, they were perfect, exactly what I wanted and got so many comments and compliments on the day :)

I absolutely love the hairstyle that Sandra created and how she wove the beaded ribbons throughout the hair in such a sculptural way. See more of Sandra's hairstyles at www.sandracrosbie.com

Photo courtesy of Still Life Studio

And the winner is...

Congratulations to Karyn Sullivan from Cork who is the lucky winner of the Farrell & Chase Stationery competition. Thanks to everyone who entered.

For anyone who missed the closing date - have a look at Pamela's great selection of cards for all occasions.