Monday 28 April 2014

Affordable Wedding Dresses - Green Queen


Affordable Wedding Dresses - Green Queen

This is my last coloured affordable wedding dresses post for a while; next Monday I'll be back to classic white styles, scroll to the bottom of this post to find out the theme.

I think green is a great colour to end on. From deep emerald to cool mint, green opens up a range of options for weddings.

This week's green affordable wedding dresses are inspired by two of Elizabeth Taylor's wedding gowns. She wore the first one to her fourth wedding to Eddie Fisher in 1959.

Liz Taylor Green Wedding Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Green Queen

It's a beautiful deep green and a classic cinched in style that showed off her famously slim waist. Who would have thought a hood would work on a wedding dress?

Liz obviously liked green as she wore it again at her sixth wedding and second one to Richard Burton. Her dress is a light shade of green with a floaty ethereal feel.

Liz Taylor Green Wedding Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Green Queen

These two styles really showcase the versatility of green as a wedding dress colour; it can be classic and elegant or bohemian and floaty.

That's enough about Liz's dresses, which surely cost a fortune. I've gathered together a selection of beautiful green wedding dresses that all have a low price tag. Check them out below.


Nansi in Chiffon - Not On The High Street


Green Chiffon Maxi Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Green Queen

This green dress is just stunning. It's actually a bridesmaid's dress by Elliot Claire London, but I think it could definitely be worn as a wedding dress. Plus, you'll only pay a bridesmaid dress price for it.

I love the fitted body with the flowing chiffon skirt. But the best is on the back.

Green Chiffon Maxi Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Green Queen

It's got delicate floral embroidery on a sheer base. Simply stunning.

Priced £245


Letitia Gown Mint Dress - Sentani


Mint Wedding Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Green Queen

This is another bridesmaid dress that would make a great green wedding dress. It's from Australian company Sentani (they ship to the UK) and is a barely there shade of mint. It's ideal if you want a subtle touch of colour but still want a traditional look.

Mint Wedding Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Green Queen

It's a classic style with a lace bodice and silk chiffon skirt. I love the capped sleeves.

Priced AU$ 399.95


 Vintage 60s Green Goddess Gown - Etsy


Vintage 60s Green Goddess Gown: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Green Queen

This is a genuine vintage 60s dress from Etsy seller Dainty Rascal, ideal if you're having a 60s themed wedding and want the real thing. It's an unusual style with light silk chiffon over heavy silk taffeta.

Vintage 60s Green Goddess Gown: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Green Queen

I love the low back and the lace sleeves. It's ideal for a woodland wedding.

Priced £47.65


Emerald Green Taffeta Evening Dress - Etsy


50s Emerald Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Green Queen

If you want to opt for a short wedding dress in a green shade then this gorgeous emerald dress from Dig For Victory is ideal. It's got a 40s/50s feel and provides an hourglass silouette that's flattering on anyone.

50s Emerald Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Green Queen

I love the deep green shade and the three-quarter sleeves. It's perfect for a city hall wedding.

Priced £125


Babbs Bib Maxi Dress - SHOPBOP


Backless Green Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Green Queen

This beautiful dress is not only a lush shade of green, it also has a feel of the green dress that Keira Knightly wore in Atonement.

Keira Knightley Atonement Green Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Green Queen

Backless Green Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Green Queen

The backless dress is a bit like a modern version of the gown. It's a really simple design that lets the colour and the lack of back do the talking.

Backless Green Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Green Queen

It would be perfect for a beach or summer wedding.

Priced £262.83


That's all for this week. Next Monday I'll be featuring affordable wedding dresses with a twenties feel. I know I've already done a Gatsby one but I've found some more! It'll be the first in a series of affordable wedding dress posts based on different eras.

Have a good Monday.


Saturday 26 April 2014

Jessica Chastain to Play Marilyn Monroe in Blonde

Jessica Chastain to Play Marilyn Monroe in Blonde


Twitter exploded the recently with the news that actress Jessica Chastain is in talks to play Marilyn Monroe in the biopic Blonde. Naomi Watts had previously been attached to the role but it seems that Chastain will be taking over.

Jessica Chastain to replace Naomi Watts as Marilyn Monroe


Most of the comments about Chastain were positive but there were quite a few people who thought she wouldn't be right for the role. I have to disagree with this point of view; Jessica Chastain is one of my favourite actresses and has multiple facets to her acting ability. Just look at her acting credentials:

She played a dippy but lovable blonde in The Help...

Jessica Chastain in The Help - Jessica Chastain to Play Marilyn Monroe in Blonde


...a determined and forceful CIA agent in Zero Dark Thirty...

Jessica Chastain in Zero Dark Thirty - Jessica Chastain to Play Marilyn Monroe in Blonde


...plus she managed to hold her own against the super-talented Tom Hardy in Lawless and even distracted me briefly from his cardigan wearing gorgeousness (seriously, how beautiful is that man.)

Jessica Chastain and Tom Hardy in Lawless - Jessica Chastain to Play Marilyn Monroe in Blonde


I think Chastain has the depth and range to play the mysterious Monroe and can definitely capture an element of the blonde bombshell's spirit. That's not to say that Naomi Watts wouldn't have been able to, she's a wonderful actress too, but I sort of feel that Chastain can do it a little bit better.

Plus, Monroe was a natural redhead, just like Chastain. A bottle of peroxide can work wonders.

Natural red heads - Jessica Chastain to Play Marilyn Monroe in Blonde


I for one am excited to see Blonde with Chastain in the main role; hopefully she'll finally get the Oscar she deserves.


Monday 21 April 2014

Affordable Wedding Dresses - Purple Rain

Dita Von Teese's Purple Wedding Dress - Affordable Purple Wedding Dresses

Purple can signify luxury, royalty and hedonism, or it can summon up images of heather covered moors, fields and sunsets. Luxury or nature; whatever you prefer purple is an ideal shade for an unusual wedding dress.

Dita Von Teese went for the opulent look when she married Marilyn Manson. Her Vivienne Westwood is definitely on the pricey side but I've found some lovely purple wedding dresses for a fraction of the price, in fact they're all below £200.


Ghost Novella Button Side Dress - House of Fraser


Purple Ghost Dress - Affordable Purple Wedding Dresses

I featured a Ghost dress last week as part of my affordable gold wedding dresses post. This purple Ghost dress is sold through House of Fraser and is just as lovely. It's a simple style but one that is both timeless and flattering.

Purple Ghost Dress - Affordable Purple Wedding Dresses

The rich purple shade and the silk-like material are just lovely. Especially combined with the draped back detail.

Priced £195


Debut Celine Mesh Body Maxi Dress with Corsage - Debenhams


Purple Debenhams Maxi Dress - Affordable Purple Wedding Dresses

This pretty purple dress from Debenhams would make a perfect purple wedding dress. The chiffon-like overlay is loose and floaty, plus, it provides glimpses of skin without flashing too much.

My favourite thing about this dress is the shade of purple; it's a dusty shade that reminds me of heather.


Priced £125


Ariella London Wine Rafaella Velvet Long Dress


Ariella London Velvet Wine Dress - Affordable Purple Wedding Dresses

This purple dress is about to sell out and is only available in size 12 but I wanted to include it because I love it. It's elegant yet interesting with an almost medieval style. I also love the draped, open back.

Ariella London Velvet Wine Dress - Affordable Purple Wedding Dresses

 It's made of velvet and ideal for a winter wedding; you can look beautiful and stay warm.


Priced £99.50, was £199


Definitions Lace Panel Maxi Dress - Very


Purple Very Dress - Affordable Purple Wedding Dresses

This is a modern style of dress which is ideal for a wedding with an edge. I love the detail on the bodice combined with the plain skirt.

Purple Very Dress - Affordable Purple Wedding Dresses

The deep purple colour is similar to Dita Von Tesse's wedding dress, though a very different style.


Priced £69


RIVA Embellished Shoulder Long Dress in Berry - Reiss


Purple Reiss Dress - Affordable Purple Wedding Dresses

I love this Reiss dress, it's a simple and beautiful cut yet it is unusual. This is another one that has a dusky shade of purple, reminiscent of heather covered moors.

Purple Reiss Dress - Affordable Purple Wedding Dresses

The sequin detail on the shoulders is subtle yet makes the dress stand out.

Purple Reiss Dress - Affordable Purple Wedding Dresses


Priced £159


Next week it's affordable green wedding dresses, inspired by one of Elizabeth Taylor's many wedding gowns.


Friday 18 April 2014

Celebrate Easter with a Sale

In The Night Time Painting - Bonbi Forest - 25% Off Easter Sale
In the Night Time

Get 25% off Bonbi Forest for Easter


Happy Easter!

This is a quick post; I just had to share these savings with you. Designer Lee May Foster-Wilson is providing 25% off of Bonbi Forest for Easter, just enter the code EGGSANDCHICKS at the checkout.

Bonbi Forest it's a jewellery, accessories and art collection by Foster-Wilson. I first heard of her when I was working for Make & Sell Jewellery Magazine and I featured her in the magazine. I loved her pieces and ended up buying a ring. She included her Pegasus postcard in the order and it is now on my wall.

Pegasus Art Print - Bonbi Forest - 25% Off Easter Sale
Pegasus


She makes her paintings into jewellery, scarves and more. Her designs include lots of animals, nature and fairy tale themes.

Swan Scarf in Blue - Bonbi Forest - 25% Off Easter Sale
Swan Scarf

Mermaid Original Painting - Bonbi Forest - 25% Off Easter Sale
Mermaid Original Painting

In The Night Time Original Painting - Bonbi Forest - 25% Off Easter Sale
In the Night Time Original Painting

Swan Scarf in Blue - Bonbi Forest - 25% Off Easter Sale
Swan Scarf

Howling in the Wind Slouch Sweater - Bonbi Forest - 25% Off Easter Sale
Howling in the Wind Slouch Sweater


I particularly love her lockets.

Two Moons Locket in Gold - Bonbi Forest - 25% Off Easter Sale
Two Moons Locket in Gold

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Checkout her website here and her blog. I hope you pick up a bargain.

That's all folks.



Monday 14 April 2014

Affordable Wedding Dresses - Gold

Gossip Girl Serena Wedding Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Gold


I've only got a few more coloured affordable wedding dresses before I get back to good old fashioned white gowns. This week it's gold. Gold is only a quick step from white; it still allows you to keep a traditional look on your big day but also add something a little bit different.

Gold equates to glamour; if your after a golden gown then chances are you're going for an upmarket day and dress, like Serena's wedding dress in Gossip Girl. This doesn't necessarily mean that you have to spend a lot on your wedding dress; I've tracked down some golden lovelies that would make perfect wedding dresses. Plus, they're all under £250.


The Sounds of Soul Dress - ModCloth


ModCloth The Sounds of Soul Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Gold


This beautiful golden gown would make a perfect wedding dress, especially if you are after a soulful twenties or thirties theme. It's got a simple and flattering cut that allows the gold and cream sequin detail to, literally, shine.

ModCloth The Sounds of Soul Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Gold


You could style this a number of ways, but I suggest keeping accessories to a minimum and rocking some Hollywood waves in the hair.

Priced $277.99


1950s Floor Length Evening Dress - Etsy


1950s Mad Men Style Gold Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Gold

This light gold fifties dress is perfect for a Mad Men style wedding. It's an original vintage dress so you'll know you're wearing a piece of the past.

1950s Mad Men Style Gold Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Gold


It's made of cream satin and features delicate floral details. I particularly love the open V back, very Marilyn Monroe.

One great benefit is that it comes from a British Etsy shop, Vintage Sally Boutique, so you don't have to wait for months for it to ship from abroad.

Plus, it's only £90, amazing!

Priced £90


Needle & Thread Stencil Era Dress - ASOS


Gold ASOS Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Gold

Good old ASOS, it's always reliable for dresses and has some great wedding options. I love this short gold Needle & Thread dress; it would make a lovely wedding dress if you want to go short. It features a twenties style pattern detailed in sequins.

Gold ASOS Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Gold

It's ideal for a stylish wedding with lots of glitter.

Priced £200


Daphne Dress in Nude - Ghost


Ghost Nude Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Gold


Technically this dress is nude, but it has a light gold feel. The Ghost dress is simple yet stunning, with a fluid fit that drapes over the body.

Ghost Nude Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Gold

It's crafted from satin and would make a lovely gold wedding dress, one that can be styled to your desire.

Priced £245


No. 1 Jenny Packham Gold Bead Embellished Maxi Dress - Debenhams


No. 1 Jenny Packham Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Gold


Of course, Jenny Packham creates wedding dresses but you're looking at thousands, where as this No.1 Jenny Packham dress from Debenhams allows you to wear a designer dress on your wedding day for a fraction of the price.

The gown features delicate beading on a neutral background.

No. 1 Jenny Packham Dress: Affordable Wedding Dresses - Gold


It's got a timeless silhouette and would make a stunning gold wedding dress.

Priced £230