Pretty in Pink!

Pink's my favoritist colour ever, I simply can't resist it!

Any shade, any object, any place, any time, I just can't get enough of it!!!

So when friends started mentioning that I haven't done a completely pink blog yet, I couldn't resist it!!!

With so many different beautiful shades, girly textures, and prettiness I almost didn't know where to start...



The first thing I wanted to use was this beautiful dress with the baby blue sash, I'm completely in love with it! It's exactly what Little Bo Peep always wore in my imagination as a child!!

At the same time I love the other, more voluptious, gown too, all of the details are almost too much for my poor little brain to comprehend, it's fabulous!!

Gingham and baroque are two of my favorite patterns (the other being polka dot!!) so this cute jug and pretty little candle holders had to have a place somewhere!

And as for the cake, need I say more? It's utterly gorgeous!

I adore all of the pretty details in the pictures above, they're all so girly (and pink!) whilst being subtle and elegant. Pink roses are my favorite flower and you can find them in almost every one of these pics!

I've put a much more vintage twist on this collage, hopefully giving it a much more timeless look.

I'm pretty sure that all of my regular readers knew full well that I wouldn't be able to do this piece without throwing in a tea-party themed bit!!

Both of these dresses are courtesy of The Barbie Bridal Collection (yes, Barbie wedding dresses for real-sized people!!!)  and are super cute... Although really over the top!

I'm a little bit in love with this uber cute dress for the cutest little flowergirls too!!

And you can't have a tea-party without a beautifully decorated victoria sponge and some pink macaroons!

If you're after an all-out pink extravanganza, then this one's for you!!!

I really love this sweetie table, the marshmallow cake, and the bridal bouquet used here, they're all just so vibrant and fun, and the personalised sweets are a really lovely finishing touch!

xxx

Be the Belle of the Ball!!

I love everything about Paris; the Moulin Rouge, the Eiffel Tower, the amazing boutiques, all of the flea markets, their style, the chic patisseries, and the King Louis costume balls with their

swooshy skirts, gorgeous corsets, and beautiful detailing on everything.

So keeping this in mind, here's my modern take on this fabulous theme!

I adore this duck egg blue dress!!

Using pastel colours in froofy (I know that's not a real word, but it explains it perfectly!!!) fabrics, and mixing it with shiny details such as candlabras and cakestands, and incorporating roses in all your favorite colours, keeps the Parisian flamboyance alive, whilst giving it a modern twist.

You can also easily incorporate modern favorites such as sweetie tables, birdcages, bunting and pretty china, giving the whole theme a more relaxed feel!

One of the things I really love about this theme is that it really can be done using any colour! I've used mostly pastels here because they're my favorite colours, but jewel or berry colours would also make a real impact!



Try to match details for that elegant, costume ball look.

Here I've used clusters of flowers in similar shades across every piece!

Use pretty trinkets in similar hues as favours!

This way your guests will have something gorgeous to remind them of your big day to keep forever!!!

For more of a classic wedding take on this theme, stick to cream, coffee, pink hues, using cameos, table lamps, and beading for timeless elegance with plenty of ambience.

If you're after a more quirky, cool twist, add colour coordinated brogues instead of silvery stilettoes, and use browns, salmon pink and coral for a slightly retro feel!

For more inspiration visit our Facebook page!

xxx

Guest Blog by Stephanie from CAKE COUTURE!

Today, as an extra special treat, I have a guest blog for you from the lovely Stephanie at Cake Couture, who specialises in the yummiest, scrummiest cakes in all of Bristol!

They really are AMAZING and her cupcakes are definitely the prettiest I've ever seen!!!

Hi Stephanie! What do you love about cupcakes?

I love making cupcakes because I think they're fun and you can create a really lovely effect with lots of cupcakes that you can't get from a large cake. My most popular cake flavours are raspberry and coconut, and double chocolate, people love them! I use really good quality ingredients and put a lot of love in to my cakes which is what makes them taste so yummy!

Where do you get your inspiration?

I get inspiration for designs from nature, fashion and interiors. I love to wander around a pretty town or go for a country walk and just get inspired! I also can't help using lots of colour as I think it helps to lift your mood, which is what cake is for! 

 



What are your favorites?

I'm starting to design more wedding cakes as well which I like to be a little more feminine and romantic with. With weddings I love to be inspired by the wedding flowers or the wedding dress! Pretty roses and gorgeous lace are my favorite!

 

 

Thanks Stephanie!

 

Stephanie also runs cupcake decorating courses which would make a perfect present for a cake lover,

a fabulous hen party, or a more unique children's birthday party!

 

For more information about Cake Couture, prices, flavours, or just to get in touch, click here

 

Going Gothic...

2012's Designer Wedding Show was all about the unusual,

with top designers Vera Wang and Vivienne Westwood using a much darker hue

with a rockier edge.

Ruffles also featured heavily in dresses in the Wang and Westwood camps, as well as in red carpet favorite Zuhair Murad's gorgeous dresses.

So if this less than traditional, gothic vibe is good enough for the likes of the stars, then it's good enough for Fit For a Queen!!

Here are some of my favorites to make Gothic the new glamorous...

Gothic doesn't have to be black!! Try browns, golds, and creams for a luxurios feel

Pastel hues, lace, and pearls are also gorgeous when used in a Gothic theme,

proving that Gothic can definitely be girly!!!

Birdcages are a dramatic, girly way of dressing any room.

Here we've used flowers, fairylights, and candles to add a touch of elegance

Add a bit of girly glamour by incorporating flocked candles, crystals, glass, mirrors, and baroque frames

Classic styles in contempory colours can add a much more understated, elegant feel to the Gothic take. Why not try black, burgundy, aubergine, or chocolate details on contempory dresses and cakes?

For more fabulous ideas and inspiring pics, visit Fit For A Queen's website!!

Utterly Beautiful!!

I've come across some truly amazing photos in my line of work, but these have got to be amongst my favorites... Let me know what you think!!

Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 4... Fit For an Ice Queen!

All you need is tissue paper to make these beautiful stand decorations.

Fold one sheet in half lengthwise, then make five-inch wide accordion folds. Along one short end, draw drippy icicles. Cut out. If you need more pieces, cut a fresh straight edge, then draw and cut out more icicles. Layer white tissue over blue, and attach with double-sided tape, and voila!!!