y our ring bearer and flower girl are probably about as tradition-minded and bedroom-prop savvy as the next toddler, so while satin pillows and rose petals are hella pretty, you may consider hooking them up with something more fun. It doesn’t have to be kid-friendly, per say - just innovative and superfab. With the right rainbow ribbon, piece of twine or strand of suede, you can tie rings to just about anything – so no holding back allowed. too fab to know any better

t he desk, standing and suspicion lamp have cast off their house-trappings cachet and become more art installation than source of electricity. A range of futuristic designs, vintage doodles and surrealist touches crowd our options, and we love it. Additionally, the indoor luminaries possess a whiz-bang outdoor voice, bringing aberrancy to yo

t he neck of a fair maiden is a sensory hotspot not to be overlooked. Pair your most columnesque feature with some of the most sensational over-the-top accessories around. The look screams haute couture sensibility and a brazen cat-walk attitude.

c ertain words, like parasol, wedge and wide brim provoke down-to-your-skivvies, summertime fantasies. Funny how fashion reigns most supremely during a season built on stripping, but on the list of riot time’s greatest appendages, cut-offs definitely out-rank lemonade. Those honeymooning under the sun (all of you) should view the island vacay as an excuse to upgrade your summer wardrobe. Simply replace jelly-shoes and skorts with cork heels and silk rompers for a euro-chic, we-can-take-the-heat kind of look.

u nless you’re confident she’s the next Leibovitz, hiring your sister to snap photos on her digi-cam is a great way to commemorate your husband and her thumb standing regally at the altar. Go with a pro and they’ll capture the fun and elegance you never want to forget, and the things your wedding-fever made you miss- all in one slick package. This doesn’t mean just any professional photographer will do the trick, and do it well. You’ve got to do your homework before dipping into your savings. Here are a few tips to he

j uly has seen some things. Mostly, some very cute things. Rounding-up this summer’s trends thus far is fun like eating corn on the cob is fun, because it’s lousy with lazy, hazy, crazy-days good vibes. Incorporate snow cones, jars of honey, planters, wine barrels, birdcages, robin’s eggs and parasols into your wedding and guests will be sporting the kind of smiles usually accompanied by a sticky rim of creamsicle resid

e ffortlessly cool, with a dash of ‘West Coast softie meets East Coast edge,’ widely acclaimed fashion designer, Joanna August brings a deep affinity for friendship and bod-flattering looks to gals and their pals the world over. Spectacularly fresh, formidably glam, and always BFF-friendly, August is most definitely the new June when it comes to bridesmaid garb done right. swept away lengths

l ovingly smitten with the Brit way of life, Bermuda is a sun ‘n’ seascape of cabana shorts, high tea, and croquet in the afternoon. Demure, tranquil, elegant, and sun-drenched - writer Mark Twain once said he would take Bermuda over heaven any day. Between shoreline horseback rides at dawn and midnight trysts at local moon gates, Bermuda sweeps even the most urban of babes off her feet. Between private beach dinners and cab

a ugust is when we make daisy chains with our nieces, road-trip westwards with our besties, admit defeat tardily and buy the darn air conditioner, prematurely shop for argyle sweater vests and laze poolside as much as out turbulent schedules will allow, and then some. In honour of this glorious month, the first ruler of the Roman Empire and your sticky wedding day, treat yourself to some delectable goodies bursting with summer fruit flavors.

r enowned for its swim-up bars, flamingoes, calamari samplers, and on-call wedding planners, this republic of love goes beyond the call of party-central duty thanks to its secluded string of deserted islands and calm, quaint seaside villages. Soothe any left-over stress from pre-aisle jitters with a body wrap of cane sugar and seaweed before dousing your skin in the juices of pineapple and coconut - this little gem of the Caribbean is all about basking and relaxing.