This Danish fashion designer is a self-confessed sucker for weddings. Having graduated from the Scandinavian Academy of International Fashion and Design in Copenhagen, Jannie then received an honorary prize from Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte for the most creative fashion collection in the country.

Her wedding inspiration comes from eras past: in particular the early 1900s’ French Bohemianism, and the Art Deco movement and the 1920s celebrity glamour of Hollywood. Handcrafted from her studio in Copenhagen, Jannie’s headpieces are made from such luxurious materials as French and Edwardian lace, silk, and soft chiffon.

Take a look at some of the Jannie Baltzer wedding accessories:

Jannie Baltzer ships internationally. To view the whole collection and for more wedding inspiration, visit Jannie Baltzer online.

{Images via Jannie Baltzer}

If you prefer to wear a fun and bold colour such as red or purple, there is, of course, nothing wrong with this, as it is your personal choice. But most brides today want the timeless and elegant feel of soft pinks, nudes, off-whites, and other neutrals. These colours are also low-maintenance since the chips and peeling don’t show as much, and if you choose to apply them yourself at home, the tiny mistakes you make won’t be too visible either.

Fortunately, Opi has given wedding inspiration to brides who want just a peek of soft, romantic colour on their nails. During June and July, Opi releases more neutral and pastel colours from the Soft Shades Collection to add to their Fairy Tale Bridal Collection. Check out the Soft Shades colour selection from Opi…

Just a few of our favorites…

1. At First Sight – A light peachy brown

2. Second Honeymoon – a sweet baby pink

3. Kyoto Pearl – a subtle grey with just a hint of lavender

4. Kiss on the Chic – a soft yet vibrant salmon

Remember to schedule your mani and pedi a day before the big day, so they still look nice and fresh when you’re all done up. And don’t forget to stash a bottle of an Opi Soft Shade polish in your beauty kit—you never know when an emergency will strike at the reception or during the honeymoon!

Opi Soft Shade colours are available at beauty retailers everywhere. If you’re having trouble looking for a particular colour at your local department store or drugstore, check out online beauty stores or eBay. And for more wedding inspiration on romantic and sophisticated colour palettes, visit the Opi website.

{Images from Opi}

Kate Beckinsale – If you’re a destination bride who’s going to tie the knot at the beach or if you’re looking for that casual yet uber-stylish look, then big, summery waves may just be the thing. Make sure you get the right color (base, highlights, and lowlights) to give depth and dimension to the style.

Kim Kardashian – Be the epitome of elegance with a braided bun updo. This is great for a formal wedding, and can be a fantastic accessory in itself to accompany a simple wedding dress. Top it off with a pair of dramatic drop earrings, and you’re ready to walk down the aisle and party the night away in high fashion. The bonus is that both the hairstyle and the earrings frame your face beautifully and make your neck seem longer.

Jennifer Lopez – This is somewhere in between the two hairstyles above—not too laid-back and not too formal—and a very versatile look. The large, voluminous curls help retain that casual feel, while the combed-back side part and glittery hair clip add a polished touch. For an informal wedding, you could replace the clip with an adorable headband or a flower tucked behind the ear.

Gwen Stefani – Forget Gwen’s trademark bright red lipstick and pin-straight blond hair. Rock the sweet, vintage look with curls from the ears down (not from the roots!) and soft pink lips. This is perfect for medium-length hair. The curls have to be just right—not too small or you’ll end up with a strange-looking afro, and not too big that the retro look is lost on you. Simple stud earrings should complement—not compete with—the hairstyle.

{Images via Zimbio}

Wake up from the sleep of winter and feel the life of this season budding everywhere. We’ve picked out some wedding accessories, skin care, and beauty products to help you put together the ultimate spring beauty kit and achieve perfect skin before, during, and after your big day.

Remember, it helps if you use treatments such as the lip aid and moisturising lotion weeks, or even months beforehand, as this will keep your skin and lips in excellent condition in preparation for the wedding.

Kissable lips

It’s like licking lemonade on your lips, only better! This ultra-rich and creamy whipped lip treatment contains organic lemon oil that exfoliates and has over 70% pure medical-grade lanolin that hydrates. There may be just a slight tingling when the citric acid works on your lips; afterward, it will leave it feeling soft, smooth, and moist.

Lanolips Lemonaid Lip Aid from Lanolips – $15.95

One-pass lashes

Get the most colossal lashes in just one pass with this mascara. Its washable formula is collagen enriched and it has the Mega Brush, which when combined instantly plumps up and builds 9x the volume. And it doesn’t clump. Also available in waterproof.

Maybelline New York The Colossal Volum’ Express Waterproof Mascara from Maybelline New York – $19.25

Touch my face

This moisturising lotion is light enough to wear everyday, yet substantial enough to protect against premature ageing and combat the daily effects of sun exposure. It has vitamin E, aloe, and green tea extract, which absorb quickly into the skin without leaving it greasy. If you’re out in the sun everyday, even for just a few minutes, this lotion’s 30+ broad-spectrum SPF may just be the thing that rescues your skin.

Olay Complete Defence Daily UV Moisturising Lotion SPF 30+ from Olay – $14.69

Naturally radiant

Sculpt your face delicately and naturally with this sheer blush. It is super soft and light, and enhances your complexion with a flush of natural color. Your skin will look healthy and radiant from within. Comes in shades of pink, beige, and coral.

Giorgio Armani Sheer Blush from Giorgio Armani – $43

Glow and go

Get that summer glow with this budget bronzer that delivers shimmer and highlights to pep up your look. Apply all over highlight points on your face and body, and get a subtle bronzed effect that’s perfect for both day and evening use.

Bys Island Bronze Face & Body Bronzer from Bys – $8.95

For more wedding ideas on beauty and skin care, watch out for more of our beauty picks!

{First image via Lanolips; second image via Maybelline New York; third image via Olay; fourth image via Giorgio Armani; fifth image via Bys}

Bridal Babes

“Walk down the aisle with confidence, sheer elegance, and beauty.” That is the commitment Beauty Babes give their clients. Personal trainers Stella and Cara have both helped brides to become fit and fab before the wedding, and all with amazing results. Both trainers have a thorough understanding of the female body and mentality. Individual programs are customized especially to your fitness objective – whether it’s weight loss, toning up, or simply stress release. And they don’t just work with brides; they’ve helped grooms and other members of the bridal party target their fitness goals and stay in shape. With Stella and Cara you’ll achieve Bridal Babe status in no time.

Bridal Babes is located in New South Wales.

Booty Camp

It’s boot camp – but just for girls! Here, you go through an intense six-week training with a small group of girls – no boys, we repeat, so no embarrassment and no hassle. Your personal trainer tailor-fits the class exactly for the group’s fitness needs. There will be running around a course, climbing stairs, resistance training, skipping, doing circuits, and boxing. They love teaching boxing here, as it is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your core and other muscles, flatten your tummy, and make you overall feel great. You train outdoors at parks and beaches so you get to breath lovely fresh air.

Booty Camp has locations at NSW, VIC, QLD. ACT, WA, and SA.

Fernwood

Fernwood is the largest organization of its kind in Australia and has become synonymous with women’s health and fitness. A women-only gym, Fernwood’s mission is to empower women to shine. And if you’re getting married, Operation Wedding Dress is a program just for you. choose from a six- or 12-week program to prepare you not just physically but mentally and emotionally for your big day. The program includes meal plans, weekly personal training sessions, stress management coaching, motivational support, and much more. Operation Wedding Dress is new and improved and available at selected Fernwood Clubs and to both members and non-members.

Fernwood is located Australia-wide, in ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, and WA.

Zumba

If you want to dance your way to bridal hotness, then Zumba is the way to go! Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance workout changing the face of fitness all over the world, and fuses hypnotic Latin beats and easy-to-follow steps that result in a dynamic fitness program. At V Club, the routines incorporate resistance training and Zumba rhythms to tone and sculpt your body while burning tons of calories! Selena Short, V Club’s CEO, says that you don’t need to love exercise to know how to Zumba and that music makes the difference – all you need to do is move naturally to the beat. Time flies when you’re having fun, plus you’ll get to polish off your dancing skills. Gotta love that!

V Club is located in Sydney, NSW.

Your Move Fitness

What exactly is your fitness goal in relation to your wedding? Is it about losing weight, looking great and having that inner glow, or letting off steam? Whatever it is, Your Move Fitness is confident that they can get you there, they guarantee it! They invite you to get fit as a group and shed those unwanted kilos with your groom, bridesmaids, or your mum. And before you get fitted for your wedding dress, why not take on their wedding dress challenge? It’s all good, motivational fun as your own personal trainer focuses on you and your specific personal needs. Forget about fittings, flowers, lists, and budgets for a while and get moving with Your Move Fitness.

Your Move Fitness is located in Brisbane, Queensland.

Tight, toned, and de-stressed body…here you come!

{First image via She Knows; Second image via V Club}

But lets be realistic – with a minefield of beauty product out there, the task of having your look ‘come together’ is easier said than done.

So we’ve decided to help by singling out our favourite beauty products. These products are personal favourites of the One Stylish Bride team and are sure to have you looking ‘polished and put together’ on your wedding day.

Behind the mask

This everyday lotion works like a mask, delivering immediate and long-lasting hydration to your skin. However, it’s different to a mask because you don’t have to apply it and sit around with the product on your face, waiting to rinse it off. Just slather on freshly cleansed skin and go!

SK-II Cellumination Mask-In Lotion from SK-II

Pucker up

This lip balm has just enough moisture and pigment to add sheer colour and a subtle shine to your kisser. It has Vitamin E and beeswax that soothe and nourish dry lips. And for animal lovers, it’s good to know that MOR Cosmetics don’t do animal testing.

Lip Macaron in Peach Nectar from MOR Cosmetics

That rosy glow

No need to guess which blush looks the best on your cheeks. This limited-edition clear gel magically transforms on your skin into a natural pink hue suited to your very own skin tone. It contains Brazil nut seed oil, apricot kernel oil, and Vitamin E for that fresh, dewy look.

The Body Shop Brush With Fashion Tailored Cheek Tint from The Body Shop

Plump up the volume

Get full, voluptuous curves in those peepers! This mascara has a triple-pump brush for three times the curves and a rich, creamy texture for seven times the volume. Its protein-rich formula strengthens lashes over time. Your lashes hold the curl for 12 hours, so no need for touch-ups.

Rimmel London Sexy Curves Full Figure Mascara from Rimmel London

Conceal while you heal

If you’re prone to breakouts, calm your skin while concealing those annoying spots with this benzoyl peroxide-free treatment. It’s also fragrance-free and contains no artificial colors—only natural ingredients like sulfur and zinc oxide that dry up pimples and give you coverage right where you need it.

Dermalogica Concealing Spot Treatment from Dermalogica Australia

For more wedding ideas on beauty and skin care, watch out for more Blushing Bride Beauty Picks!

{First image via SK-II; second image via MOR Cosmetics; third image via The Body Shop; fourth image via Rimmel London; fifth image via Dermalogica Australia}

Foods that are rich in vitamins, fatty acids, and antioxidants will help your skin stay clear, supple, and youthful on your wedding day and even as the years go by. Here are some really simple and delicious recipes to help you achieve that healthy glow and blemish-free skin on your big day.

Incorporate salmon and spinach

Salmon is rich in Vitamin A, B, and D, and omega-3 fatty acids, all of which help fight harmful free radicals in the body, moisturize the skin, and in the process improve skin texture. A healthy diet must also include spinach, which is high in Vitamins A, C and E.

In short, both make for clearer pores and less wrinkles. And we love that!

Salmon and Spinach Fettuccine

Ingredients

250 grams dry fettuccine pasta

1/4  cup butter

1 cup milk

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

200 grams smoked salmon, chopped

1 cup chopped fresh spinach

2 tablespoons capers

1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

1/2 cup chopped fresh oregano

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine, and cook for 11 to 13 minutes or until al dente; drain.

2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, and blend with milk. Mix in the flour to thicken. Gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.

3. Crumble salmon into the butter mixture. Stir in the spinach, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, and oregano. Cook and stir about 3 minutes, until heated through. Serve over the cooked pasta.

Incorporate watermelon and sunflower seeds

Watermelon is an excellent antioxidant and just two cups gives you a day’s worth of Vitamins A and C. Sunflower seeds are also a powerful antioxidant, and contain Vitamin E and linoleic acid. Both substances protect the skin from sun damage.

Watermelon Summer Salad

Ingredients

1/2 small watermelon, cut into bite-sized chunks

100 grams crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup salted sunflower seeds

Directions

Combine the watermelon, feta cheese, and sunflower kernels in a large bowl; toss. Chill for two hours or more. Serve cold.

Incorporate sweet potatoes and red peppers

Vitamin A, in the form of carotenoids, prevents the breakdown of collagen and helps maintain the skin’s elasticity. A serving of red peppers is chock-full of Vitamin C, which we’ve all heard is important to make collagen. Collagen is what keeps skin firm, dewy, and resilient.

Sweet Potatoes with Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

250 grams bulk Italian sausage

2 red bell peppers, chopped

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

200 grams chunky salsa

1 teaspoon ground cumin

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble sausage into skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Remove sausage with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

3. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon oil from the skillet. Heat oil over medium heat and add bell peppers, onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.

4. Add to the skillet the potatoes, sausage, salsa and cumin. Stir and cook about 5 minutes to heat through and blend flavors. Season with salt and pepper.

{Model via Beauty and Style Blog; Salmon and Spinach Fettuccine via Cooking with Angus; Watermelon Summer Salad via Architect Mom; Sweet Potatoes with Sausage and Peppers via A Dash of Megnut}

Jessica, a milliner from Sydney specializes in custom-made weddings accessories such as headpieces and hats. She also designs headwear for special and casual occasions, and race events.

“I love millinery,” says Jessica. “It’s a free-form design discipline where there are no boundaries. The result is a piece of art…created to make the wearer feel stunning and other people to sit up and take notice of the person who’s wearing it.”

Just recently married, Jessica created headwear for her entire bridal entourage. This gave her the inspiration for a new collection and gave rise to the launch of her bridal line this year.

Phoebe – Barvarian trail on a headband…

Brooke – Star-tipped petals with diamante centers…

Jemma – Delicate vintage velvet sprigs on comb…

Emma – Lilly of the Valley flowers intertwined with ivory sinamay loops on a comb…

Sally – Double-petal flower on a silk headband…

Claudine – Lilly of the Valley flowers with sinamay loops on a bandeau…

Jemma – Delicate vintage white velvet sprigs with birdcage veil…

Amy – Satin and organza peony with buds and leaves…

Caroline – Lace handcrafted into delicate flourishes highlighted with pearl stamens…

Madeleine – Swarovski crystal and diamante applique on a lace-overlay headband…

Jessica’s studio, located in Wollstonecraft on Sydney’s north shore, is available for personal appointments. Her collections retail at Sydney’s Paddington markets every Saturday. They also offer a complete bespoke service where your wedding accessories can be custom-styled to suit your bridal outfit.

{Images via Jessica Beattie}

Kristi Bonnici Bridal Collection recently came out with two new collections, “Moments of Trespass” and “Sugar and Spice”.

Here’s what Fashion designer and Milliner Kristi had to say about the new collections…

“The bridal collection entitled ‘Moments of Trespass’ was inspired by thoughts of love both good and bad and depicts the endless recollecting for the lucky and the eternal lamenting of the broken hearted.

The collection features a variety of pieces for many different types of brides at varying price points, such as combs, garlands, leather flowers, headbands, birdcage veils, shoulder length and cathedral veils and mantilla veils. Each piece is made in our Sydney studio. I make each piece by hand with much love and consideration.”

Fields of Love Garland…

Young Love Shoulder Length Veil…

Young Hands Old Hearts Comb…

Forever Valentine Comb…

Loneliness Leaves Us Veil…

Surrender to Love Comb…

Love & Light Headband…

All That Glitters Veil…

Bridesmaids and mother’s of the bride looking for the perfect headpiece can turn to the “Sugar and Spice” collection. Kristi explains, “After many requests last season, we decided to make some of our pieces in other colours for bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and also to wear for a day of fun such as a day at the races. The collection is entitled ‘Sugar and Spice’ and pieces are available in blush and black and some metallic colours.”

A Little Lolita Birdcage Veil…

Sitting Pretty Headband…

Kristi Bonnici Bridal Collection also offers a custom service, where Kristi will personally work with a bride to create a custom piece. She is also happy to customise pieces for bridal parties or mother’s of the bride.

Kristi Bonnici Bridal Collection has a showroom in Sydney where brides can come with their gown, shoes and any accessories to try on as many pieces as they fancy. Kristi Bonnici Bridal Collection has also recently launched an online shopping facility making their gorgeous pieces available to brides all over the world.

{Images via Kristi Bonnici Bridal Collection}

Keep in mind the detailing of your gown when making your final decision on wedding accessories. Does your dress have pearls, crystals, lace or a splash of color on it? A cute idea is to coordinate these details into your wedding day accessories to keep your look balanced and beautiful.

{Row 1 – Faith Hair Flower, Vaughn Hairpiece, Mila, Luccia, Row 2 – Jordina, Blue Feathered Birdcage, Rachel Vila, Angled Birdcage Vail, Row 3 – Jacqueline, Crystal Tulle and Velvet Headpiece, Poppy Triple Headband, Honey Honey Headband, Row 4 – Tina Crystal Headband, Crystal Peacock Feather, Branching Pearls Hair Comb, Rhinestone Rose Comb}

Another cute idea is to work your theme into your wedding hair accessories. Planning a summer or beach themed wedding? Check out these cute options we’re lovin.

{Row 1  – Starfish and Pearl Headband, Beaded Tropical Flowers, Birdcage with Starfish, Starfish Barrettes, Row 2 – Beaded Starfish, Starfish Comb with Swarovski and Pearls,  Sea Urchin Hair Pins, Crystal and Seashell Headband, Row 3 – Starfish and Pearl Headband, Sea Urchin with Feathers Hair Pins, Island Getaway Hair Pin, Ocean Beauty Hair Pin, Row 4 – Sea Flower Comb, Starfish Comb, Seahorse and Feather Hair Pin, Seahorse and Stars Comb}

What about throwing caution into the wind and going for something totally over the top, like peacock feather hair accessories? These beautiful hair accessories offer a classy yet very powerful pop of peacock.

{Main Photo, Top Right, Center Right, Bottom Right}

So when picking what to pop in your hair, definitely pick and choose on the basis of your own style. Also consider what will fit your theme and wedding dress. As a rule of thumb – if your going for a simple wedding dress then you’ll be able to pull off a more extravagant hair piece and if your going for a more elaborate dress then opt for a more simple hair piece.