Debbie's Diary

New year, new collection

Today I can finally reveal my newest collection - accessories designed especially for bridesmaids!

When it comes to bridal accessories most designers tend to focus on pieces for brides (me included) which means bridesmaids often ‘end up’ with accessories that are either originally designed for brides - or with high street accessories that any wedding guest could pick up.

I thought it was about time that style-conscious best girls got a taste of bespoke bridal design for themselves with pieces created especially for them which can double as a special wedding day gift as well as a stylish piece to accessorise their on-the-day look.


I decided to create a series of pieces that were glamorous enough to make a bridesmaid feel truly special, yet delicate enough to work with my more ethereal bridal headpieces – and of course to avoid stealing the show from the bride! I wanted to create something that was rock and roll rather than twee and traditional so brides and their maids could embrace fashion-forward style on their way down the aisle.


The collection fuses vintage-inspired glamour with a modern edge and is designed to be as versatile as possible. It includes pieces which can be worn as headbands, forehead bands, combs, dress clips, brooches or wrist corsages.

Prices range from £25 to £100 and styles range from small simple bows to seriously glamorous forehead bands.


The range mixes traditional bridal materials like diamante jewels and organza ribbons with the more unusual textures of soft leather and delicate sculpted silver-plated wire which is crafted into a delicate fabric to create a soft but edgy collection.


The headpieces have been designed to complement a new capsule collection of bridesmaid gowns designed by Kate Harrod for The White Room bridal boutique. Kate - winner of the Bridal Buyer 2011 Student Designer of the Year – has designed a series of gowns made of delicate tulle, chiffon and silk which can be teamed with matching fabric or leather sashes.

I loved Kate’s approach of mixing traditional bridal materials with more unusual textures not usually seen in bridal design and I really wanted to reflect that in my accessories. I was also inspired massively by the heritage of my home city of Sheffield which is famous for its steel manufacturing and metalwork design. Of course I work with silver-plated metal wire a lot when creating my bouquets so it was a natural progression to introduce this material into my accessory designs.

So, without further ado, let me introduce you to the new pieces!

Coco

First up is Coco - a fine silver-plated sculpted metal mesh bow headpiece with a sparkling diamante centre that adds a delicate and fun look to any outfit which is striking without being overwhelming. This light pretty bow acts like fabric and can be placed on a comb for ultimate style versatility or a headband depending on your maid’s preference. This piece can also be made in a smaller size for a more subtle look, or for younger bridesmaids. Coco is worn here with the Marilyn gown from the White Room Maid by Kate Harrod collection. Small Coco (measuring approximately 8cm wide) £25, large (pictured, 14cm wide) £35. Small Coco is also available as a pair of shoe clips, £50.


Giselle 

Next is Giselle -  a  gossamer-light silver corsage with a diamante centrepiece which looks as light as chiffon – yet it is crafted from silver-plated wire knitted into a fine fabric and sculpted into the shape of a delicate corsage. This ethereal piece can be placed on a ribbon, comb, headband or clip and worn as a hair accessory, wrist corsage or pinned or clipped to a gown. It can also be made in a variety of colours on request. Giselle is pictured above as a forehead band with the Evangeline one-shoulder gown from the White Room Maid by Kate Harrod collection. It is also pictured below worn as a dress clip to fasten the adjustable shoulder of the Evangeline gown. £45.

Lana

Now we turn to Lana, a very special diamante chain headpiece designed to suit both brides and bridesmaids. It can be worn by bridesmaids attending a bride who has chosen my  more flamboyant Florence headpiece (click here to see) for their wedding day – or by brides who would like to wear a more delicate version of Florence.  Lana can be worn as a forehead chain or a headband and is a very elegant style perfect for brides or bridesmaids wearing full-length gowns. Lana is worn above teamed with the Gwen gown from the White Room Maid by Kate Harrod collection. £100

Bella 

Bella is a diamante flower headpiece with heart-shaped petals that work perfectly with gowns with a sweetheart neckline. It is pictured here on a thin black leather thong which allows the piece to be worn as a headband or forehead band. It can also be placed on an organza ribbon, satin-wrapped metal headband, comb or a clip. Worn on a leather thong Bella is the perfect complement to the White Room Maid by Kate Harrod collection when worn with their trademark leather sash. £60

Minette 

 And finally we come to Minette which combines a moulded soft leather bow with a sparkling diamante centrepiece to create an unusual headband for bridesmaids. This can be created in a colour to complement your maid’s outfit or shoes and is worn here with the Lottie gown from the White Room Maid by Kate Harrod collection which can be teamed with a matching leather sash. £60

 

The collection can be mixed and matched across the White Room Maids gowns range and is also designed to work seamlessly with my entire range of vintage and vintage-inspired bridal headpieces so brides can coordinate their look with their maids.


The beautiful photo shoot images here were taken by India Hobson at Sheffield’s historic Lyceum theatre. India is a fabulous fashion and wedding photographer ‘with a weakness for a love story’ - check out her website here. 

 

The collection, alongside my 2012 bridal accessories range, is available to buy now, click here to visit my online boutique. For more information about the White Room Maid by Kate Harrod gown collection click here. 

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