Rock-chic bridal glamour from Benjamin Adams by Paradox wedding shoes

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You can't fail to have noticed the latest trend for strong embellishments on the very best accessories to be seen in (see above for inspiration) and if that's your style, then you'll love the new Mimi platform wedding shoes by Benjamin Adams (below). These stunning ivory duchesse silk sandals offer a similarly sexy, edgy, hardware look made from amazing Swarovski crystals rather than studs which contrast with the most feminine of outfits - your wedding gown. Or wear a pair dyed, perhaps to team with a fabulously girly soft party dress for a luxe look that has been seen on all the catwalks.

Now if you love the Mimi bridal shoe (above) then you'll practically drool over the new entire Siena Xzane collection. We heart the strong colours of the silks, the extravagant trims, the uber fashionable shapes and - oh my! - the highest of heels and platforms for more than enough WOW factor any girl can handle in one outfit.

Giant Cupcake Wedding cakes

We had to share this idea with you for an easy and cost-effective way of creating a stunning (albeit informal) wedding cake for your Wedding reception. This would look great topping a tower of smaller cupcakes, but even better still, if you have one on each table for guests although you'll have to nominate someone to be 'mum' and cut it when the time is right. Just think of the fun you could have choosing the right sprinkles, icing colours and decorations and flowers to dress them up to suit your theme and style. The one shown here was made by YummyMummyCupcakes where you can order your own bespoke Giant Cupcake from £27.50.

Okay, so these are very relaxed and may not suit the Traditionalists among you, but honestly, they will instantly will transport your guests back to their childhoods with all that frosting...plenty of napkins (or finger bowls if you're feeling squeamish!) will be appreciated.

I actually made one of these fabulous massive cupcakes myself for my son's 1st birthday - which you can see right (a dark Devil's Food chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream complete with cowboys) and they're really so dead simple to make. The clever tin makes the top and bottom in two sections which you then just sandwich together with your choice of icing, but good old buttercream is certainly the way to go here how ever fancy you decide to dress them. Take my (greedy) word for it! You can buy the tin online here.

Designer Wedding Show (9-11th October 2009)

You may have yet to find The Dress and still merely dreaming about the other finishing touches to your day, or perhaps having a last minute panic about finding the right tiara! Either way, get yourself to London's renowned Designer Wedding Show at Battersea this October for a day of inspirational window shopping, although the best bit is that you can buy or order while you're there if anything catches your eye and may meet the actual designers themselves. Glamour and shopping, it's the perfect day out!

The Designer Wedding Show runs from the 9th-11th October 2009 at the amazing venue of Battersea Park, London and tickets can be purchased in advance either online or by phone. Divine shopping and a good excuse for a day out with your mum or Bridesmaids, stopping off at the in-house Champagne Bar of course...

New season, new wedding shoes, handbags and accessories!

It's that time of year again, when all the bridal designers (dresses, shoes, all of them!) launch their new collections so come September, all of the brand new 2010 ranges become available.

So grab a cuppa, sit back and browse our top tips of the very latest inspirational wedding must-haves...

Okay, okay. Biased, I know, but I just adore the new range by Benjamin Adams so much that I've already ear-marked half the range for myself as I can't choose which will finish off my 'Christmas Day' outfit this year! By default, I'm a sucker for a pretty shoe and it'll probably be either the adorable Tyler peep-toe or Bisset court that win it for me. Both are real classic investment shoes, but with not a hint of Mumsy about them - always a bonus being a Thirty-Something working mummy who finds most days lacking a much needed bit of glamour! They'll look amazing dyed a funky colour to dress up a fitted sweater and smart jean combo.

The fashionista Brides (or not!) out there will just love the on-trend luxe that Dita, Mimi and Bridget provide - not to mention the glorious extra height from those sexy platforms. These styles are positively the antithesis of the traditional "It doens't matter what they look like as nobody will see them" wedding shoes.

Welcome to The Accessory Boutique Blog!

Welcome to the official blog of The Accessory Boutique.
We'll be sharing lots of fresh ideas to help you choose your perfect Bridal look, along with indulgent ramblings on everything else wedding-y. We'll also share wedding-related sites we love, tell you about new buys we adore, give you sneak previews of new products we sell, and everything in-between. Congratulations on your engagement and Happy Planning!