Uptown Twirl Style
What I Wore…
To A Beautiful Beach Wedding
On Saturday I attended a gorgeous beach wedding on the Gold Coast.
To this lovely occasion and special day, I wore a vibrant sunshine yellow strapless dress; my ‘Audrey-inspired’ sunglasses (a must for all beach weddings!); accompanied by my silver accessories. It was a lovely sunny day, filled with friends and fun.
Beach Wedding Styling
Deciding what to wear to a beach wedding can be a little tricky… especially as there are quite a few potential elements to contend with – wind; rain; or possible sunburn. There is also the ‘heels or flats’ debate which always occurs on the way out the door! So here are a few Beach Wedding Styling Tips:
The Dress
A gorgeous light dress in a divine colour or print will always look beautiful for a beach wedding. Choose one which is delicate, flowing and romantic. A floral print or something with fine detailing such as lace or embellishment will always look whimsically chic on romantic occasions. Alternatively, embrace an elegant maxi dress for pure beach glamour.
The Accessories
A clutch is the perfect accessory for a beach wedding. Choose a metallic or light neutral shade – it will go perfectly with every outfit and look très chic on the sand. For shoes, opt for an embellished sandal or metallic finish on your flats for that extra sparkle. And if you want to wear heels, make sure they are wedges – you don’t sink into the sand xx
What would you wear to a beach wedding? xx
Alex Perry Charity Gala – Part1
What I Wore…
On Friday night I attended the Alex Perry Charity Gala for the AEIOU Foundation.
And to the occasion I wore a beautiful, fairytale-like evening gown by Carla Zampatti.
Now in its sixth year, the Alex Perry Charity Gala for the AEIOU Foundation was held on Friday on the Rotunda Lawn, overlooking the Marina at Sanctuary Cove.
Alex Perry, also known as the ‘King of Couture’, is renowned for his spectacular evening gowns and whimsical red carpet glamour. Unveiling his Cuban Princess collection at the event, the night evoked simmering Havana – bright colours, floral prints and sequin embellishment – bringing his Cuban inspiration to life.
About The AEIOU Foundation
The AEIOU Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation in Queensland. It is an early education program for children, aged between two-and-a-half to five years, who have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). To find out more information about the AEIOU Foundation, please visit: aeiou.org.au
It was a wonderful evening – chatting with Mr Alex Perry; viewing his sensational Cuban Princess Collection; and most importantly supporting this great cause.
Gorgeous photos of Alex Perry’s Cuban Princess runway show coming soon… xx
Editor’s Letter, Fashion Illustration
Editor’s Letter
The Beauty Of Perfume
Dear Readers,
Yesterday I had a wonderful shopping day! I brought some new perfume (guess which one…) and an evening gown! More on the evening gown next week (I am so excited)! In the meantime, I have included below some interesting facts about my new scent…
But I would love to know which scents are most bewitching to you? Do you love:
– Pretty, romantic Florals – Intoxicating, sensual Orientals – Mossy Green, Woody ‘Chypre’ notes
– Alluring, crisp Citrus – Fresh, herbaceous ‘Fougère’ scents – Sweet, food-inspired ‘Gourmand’
Lots of Love,
Cara
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About Hypnotic Poison
Dior created ‘Poison’ in 1985 , a scent of irresistible seduction and magic – i.e. poison. Since then, every ‘Poison’ fragrance has extended upon this sensuality and irresistible enchantment.
Hypnotic Poison is the most exhilarating of all Dior oriental fragrances. Oriental fragrances are characterized by their warm base notes with spices and wood. Encompassing an intoxicating allure of scents, the main components of Hypnotic Poison are; Bitter Almond and Carvi, Sambac Jasmine, Jacarandra, Vanilla and Musk. It’s opulent and mysterious. And adding to Hypnotic Poison’s allure, Melanie Laurent, is now the new face of it (pictured above)!
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Interesting Perfume Facts
Did you know… it is the alcohol content of a fragrance that will determine how long a fragrance will linger on the skin? This also demands how a fragrance should be applied to the skin.
Eau De Toilette
Eau De Toilette is significantly lighter than Eau De Parfum. Traditionally, Eau De Toilette is spritzed in the morning and can be used quite generously.
Eau De Parfum
With a higher perfume content, Eau De Parfum is usually dabbed onto the skin. If the Eau De Parfum is a spray, spritz the fragrance into the air and walk into it.
Perfume / Perfume Extract
With the longest lasting hold, Perfume Extract is the most powerful and purest type of perfume. When applying Perfume Extract, the most delicate trace on the skin is enough. Apply to the wrists, décolleté and even behind the knees. Each of these areas of the body has pulse points which will allow the fragrance to travel.
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Looking forward to hearing some of your favourite scents xx
Illustration by Uptown Twirl / Photos from google images
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