Every girl likes to look good no matter what size or shape.  But sometimes we need a little help in that area.  I know I do!

Have you ever wondered whether certain trends would flatter your figure or make you look huge?  Or whether that new yellow hue would match your skin tone or make you look like a girl in a yellow banana suit?  Well worry no further because I just discovered an amazing new website that helps you answer all your style questions and you won’t believe the price their charging for having an online personal stylist.

I’m sure you won’t believe me when I say, it’s free!

That’s right nada, zero, as in you don’t have to pay anything unless you want their personalized style guides (which are priced from £30.)  The couture package (£75) even let’s you communicate directly via email with your own stylist.

I tried it out myself and here’s how it works.

First you answer a bunch of questions like, “What’s your body shape?”  I’m a pear by the way.  Then you give your different measurements (I love how this is online so you can avoid the shame of telling someone your size in person), your age, budget and then you choose what type of occasion you want to be dressed for.  After providing the information, you get an automatic response with suggestions that take into consideration all the information you included.  Pretty neat huh?

You even get a free style guide with information about your body shape with style tips and advice for dressing those “problem” areas.  I learned, for example, that I share the same body shape as 21% of the population and that puffed sleeves are a must for those with bigger bottoms than tops like me.

This is a great tool to help when deciding on wedding attire for the bride and her bridesmaids.  So here’s what I think.  We have enough things on our plates when planning a wedding. Let’s leave the styling to iStylista!

Ok, so going for a green wedding dress literally may be too much of a break from tradition for most of us, but Green Union has put together a list of companies that can help you find an environmentally friendly wedding dress.

Choose to re-use, re-make, or reduce and we can save the planet one wedding dress at a time.  We choose our favourites from their list. . .

Re-Use

There are three very good reasons for buying a second hand dress.  Firstly,  you will probably be helping a good cause, as most second hand wedding dresses are sold through specialty shops that donate profits to charity.

Our friends over at Green Union give us St Anns Hospice as an example but you can also check out your local Oxfam or other charity shop nearby.   Second,  you will be cutting down your carbon footprint as no additional energy or materials will be used to create your dress.

Last but definately not least,  you will probably make a huge savings on your gown by buying second hand from a charity.  If you are feeling inspired by these three notions then why not organize your very own wedding gown auction for charity?  You will raise money for a good cause and get to see a wide variety of dresses available in your area.

Re-Make

Puffy sleeves or yellowed lace putting you off wearing your mum or grandmother’s wedding gown?  Many wedding dress designers are able to re-work, re-design and re-fit a vintage gown into a brand new creation styled just for you.  This is Junky Styling’s speciality.  We love this flowy combination of fabrics (left) that you wouldn’t find in any high street bridal store.

Another plus?  Your dress will be completely unique, reflect your own personal style, and be hugely sentimental to you and your family.

Reduce

Do you do enough to reduce your carbon footprint?  Your energy consumption?  Your waste?  Now is your chance to make up for it by choosing a wedding dress that is made of environmentally friendly and sustainable fabrics.

Annatarian have built a reputation for creating gowns from sustainable, environmentally friendly fabrics such as organic silk or bamboo. (What, you didn’t know that bamboo can make a viscose-like fabric?  Well stay tuned to our blog for future posts on more eco-friendly fabrics.)  These designs have enough floaty fabric to please any hippy, but are stylish for even the most fashion-conscious bride.

Bridal Jewellery of the Year award at the UK Jewellery Awards 2008 was won by Fameo.

The company presented two bridal collections, Tsarina and Imperial. Designer and company director Louise Davies, said that she believed the appeal of the collections were their sense of romance, and “timeless vibrance”.

The Tsarina collection features soft pink pearls encapsulated in a network of fine gold with sparkling diamonds. The collection is bound to turn heads, noticeable because of it unique look as well as it’s beauty.

Credit cards at the ready girls. . .

As with all exceptional jewellery designs, this collection comes with a luxury pricetag, with prices starting at 385 GBP for a pair of earrings, and reaching 3330 GBP for their necklace.

The more contemporary Imperial collection features baguette cut pink morganite stones and princess cut diamonds in asymetrical patterns. Perhaps the name of one of their pendants ‘Shattered Chandelier’ best describes the overall look of the collection, with the feminine pink colour of the morganite and traditional classicism of diamonds is offset by the quirky, modern layout of the stones. Prices start at 1255 GBP for their stunning ring, up to 6480 GBP for their ‘Shimmering Dance’ necklace.

See the collections at www.fameo.co.uk

We love these Sex In The City inspired shoes from Prezzybox They fold up into a neat, teeny bag while you are out for a night on the tiles in your fabulous high heels, and are a welcome relief for your feet at the end of the night.

Your three inch torture devices can then be stored in the handy, stylish bag. How clever!

We are sure that Carrie and the gang would approve. No more bare feet on concrete for the walk home, silver sandals in hand. We’ve all been there!

These fold up shoes are available in three colours to match any outfit (Prada or Primark).