Backstage.

Liv decided to do wedding dresses (and evening wear) because I love to know that every piece I create will be worn on a very special day. With a special spirit. I like it when cool couples are getting married. In cool little dresses (and suits). It just makes me happy.

I want to do something for all you ladies out there that are courageous and crazy enaugh to say YES!

Did you know that the Australian Government offers a special support in relationship advice? I learned from West Aussie Wedding that all couples applying for civil ceremony will get a DVD about Building Strong Relationships (it turned out the videos are quite crap, but the idea is a good one! Every country should do that, in a tasteful way. Hello you video artists out there!? )

When it comes to advice I am totally down with this : #1 relationship advice: read it here.

I would love to hear from you guys. Your (love-)stories, wedding planning challenges, the dress hunting & any questions about fashion/weddings. Liv is also doing bespoke dresses: Working with you to create the perfect dress or gown that will match your style is such a great process. Feel free to get in touch!

highfahion jellies forever

Rad! JEAN PAUL GAULTIER X MELISSA - will be available in black, caramel, beige, lime and tangerine.

Nope.You wouldn't convince me jellies are not cool, or sooo over, or not suitable for a wedding! After the great Heart Stilettos by Vivienne Westwood and the coolest shoe in the world by Zaha Hadid, there will be a new designer style launching in June 2010 this time by Jean Paul Gaultier. Liv loves melissa shoes: They are eco- and animal friendly and having a great design on a really good price. Thats my story and I am sticking to it.

(Oh and they don't pay me or offer me free shoes. I think they should though)

The next time you say that you better mean it...

incredibly cool "engagement" rings by Maison Martin Margiela via oki-ni ...and you better have a ring ; ) Here we are, in the brave new world, where the ladies propose to their boyfriends. I loved East Side Brides " How to propose to your boyfriend" post. If you haven't read it already do it NOW here! And then please come back here, if you got inspired because Liv wants to suggest an incredible cool engagement ring for your boy. Using brass and silver, the rings shown above are brushed for a worn appearance. (alright I am biased, because I am a HUGE Margiela fan and the very hot suits on the site aren't helping)

You might also like these groom style posts: rebellious rings, Lav is velvet, smart, sexy, and a little bit fabulous

Happy New Year Of The Tiger

Santogold wearing a tigersuit image found here

On February 14th the chinese Year Of The Tiger started. Happy new year ; ) On New Year's day itself, it is beneficial to celebrate, to be happy, to have smiling faces, and to refrain from scowling, quarreling, or criticizing anyone. The Year Of The Tiger will be themed of LOVE it says: Love will surely reign all the 2010 year. It will be everywhere; you will feel it with all the senses and get satisfaction from your life! It has quite a simple explanation: according to the 2010 Chinese horoscope and Chinese lunar calendar for the 2010 year of the Tiger, the 2010 New Year coincides with the 14th of February - St. Valentine's Day. So, look around and express your feelings - this is the motto of 2010 year! Good for you if you are planning to get married. Its also a good year for getting your finances cleared, and it says that this year will be full of work for everyone. 2010 horoscope is quite successful for all the Zodiac signs, yet relatively unstable. At times the financial situation of 2010 year of the Tiger will be tough, but spiritually the 2010 year will be so fruitful and positive, that money troubles will seem just trifles. This 2010 year aim at fulfilling the most cherished plans! quotes taken from here

new music

photo by shitpausestudios

Liv really feels she is in need of some new music. My internet connection has been pretty slow lately so I haven't been able to listen to music online and realised: I really need some new music on my computer. But anyways. Music is a big topic for wedding planning and unfortunately not everyone could get the great THE FLASHDANCE to their wedding. There is a new blog dedicated to music inspiration for weddings HI-FI Weddings. Written by Ashley who is owner of a recordstore as well. I like it so far. I guess she introduced herself to all wedding-bloggers out there!? So you maybe checked her out already ; )

So now: Whats the best new music, I should get immediately?

You might also like these music posts: You Got The Love, if you worried about the weather…, cool kids belong together!