New Prom shoes for the 2013 Prom Season....

If you have a prom soon and you are looking for fabulous prom or evening shoes for 2013 then please take a look at our online prom and evening shoe shop, with separate sections for designer prom shoes, traditional prom shoes, crystal prom shoes and high heel prom shoes.

We have all types of prom shoes for 2013 including prom shoes in traditional colours such as black, silver, pink, gold and white as well as more modern and flamboyant colours such as orange, purple, blue, yellow and green as well as:
High heels,
Low heels / Flat prom shoes,
Peeptoes,
Slingbacks
Open toed,
Platform,
Almond toe,
Round toe,
Sandals and so much more.

So if you want to get yourself some great fashionable prom shoes for the new year, at great prices (we have prom shoes for most budgets), then please take a look at our online prom shoe shop today.

We also offer matching clutch bags for prom - see hand bag and crystal rocks sections of the online shop.

Wedding shoes for 2013

If you are getting married soon and are looking for fabulous wedding or bridal shoes for 2013 then please take a look at our online wedding shoe shop, with separate sections for designer bridal shoes, vintage wedding shoes, bridesmaid shoes and flower girl shoes.

We have all types of wedding shoes for 2013 including the traditional white and ivory as well as more modern and flamboyant bolder colours as well as:
High heels,
Low heels / Flat wedding shoes,
Bridal boots,
Peeptoes,
Slingbacks
Open toed,
Platform,
Almond toe,
Round toe,
Sandals and so much more.

So if you want to get yourself some great fashionable wedding shoes for the new year, at great prices (we have wedding shoes for all budgets), then please take a look at our online wedding shoe shop today.

New Year, New shoes and bags...

Happy New Year Ladies,

As it is the new year, I'm sure you ladies will agree that it's about time to treat yourself to some new ladies shoes or bags.

You might find that there are lots of different January sales on offer for ladies shoes and bags but we always have sale items, so please take a look at our discount ladies shoes and bags section.

In addition to the discounted ladies shoes and bags section please take a look at our designer ladies bridal, red carpet and occasion wear Elite collection section for swarovski crystal covered shoes and bags as well as the new Crystal rocks ladies Fashion shoes and bags section.

In addition to the fashion, designer crystal and discount sections we also have vast wedding & prom ladies shoes sections, which have a wide variety of ladies shoes for you to choose from.

Our wedding section also comes with a separate section for bridesmaids and flower girls.

So as it is the new year, make sure you start 2013 with a bang and get yourself the new ladies shoes and handbags that you deserve.

UK Wedding Industry news from Attire Bridal

Find out more about the latest industry news and product launches in the current issue of Attire Bridal.

Why not download the magazine in PDF format from www.attirebridal.com?
What's in this issue?

Wedding Industry news - Your essential update on the UK bridal industry

A fairytale flirtation
More subtle than a ballgown, yet still fabulously feminine, these full skirted wedding dresses have classic appeal

Brides in bloom
We showcase a selection of some of the prettiest floral-embellished gowns currently available

Ellie Sanderson
Award-winning bridal retailer, Ellie Sanderson, looks back at New York bridal week

Mother of the bride
Occasion wear suppliers talk about their latest collections

Special occasion accessories
A visual showcase of this season's most fabulous finishing touches

Prom trends
The UK's most popular prom brands reveal which styles girls will be seeking next season

Kisui
Kerstin Karges reveals the inspirations behind her latest bridal collection

The Essential Collection 2013
An early preview of next year's exciting event, including brand new signings

Plus...
Regular features, news, events, Q&A special - and much more

Next Issue Out
25th February 2013
Lily Bella acquires bridal jewellery label, Yarwood-White

Lily Bella, one of the UK's leading suppliers of Birdcage veil and wedding dress accessories, has recently completed the purchase of award-winning bridal jewellery brand, Yarwood-White.

This represents Lily-Bella's first acquisition as the company begins to execute its business plan of strategically purchasing bridal businesses and integrating them into the company's growing national brand.

"We are extremely pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of Yarwood-White, which has a reputation for providing high quality, beautifully-designed bridal jewellery to brides across the UK," says Kirsty Griffiths, Owner of Lily Bella. "We plan to use Yarwood-White as the platform to expand our diversification into several bridal markets across the UK."

For further information, visit www.lilybella.co.uk or www.yarwood-white.com.


Weathering the storm


A warm welcome to our latest issue, which is full of features to help you grow your business in 2013. David Mackley discusses whether the in-store kiosk can ever benefit independent retailers, while Rachael Carrington offers her advice on protecting your premises from bad weather. At the time of writing this, flooding as a result of torrential rain has wreaked havoc on town centres across the country, so it couldn't be more timely.

If you're keen to find out about the latest trends, we start by reviewing prom wear, a market which some predict will be hugely changed by the Education and Skills Act, passed in 2008. This decreed that from 2013, 17-year-olds would have to stay in education or work-based training, at least part time. Moreover, from 2015 this would further extend to 18-year-olds. Because of these changes, the traditional 16-year-old prom event could well be postponed until the students turn 18, resulting in many new designs in more adult styles. There may also be a greater demand for junior prom gowns as more events than ever are held for 11-year-olds preparing to go to secondary school.

Also in this issue we have articles on occasion wear, formal wear and special occasion shoes, not forgetting in-depth previews of two top trade shows - Moda and The Essential Collection 2013.

Finally, don't miss Ellie Sanderson's latest column. The award-winning bridal retailer recently visited New York Bridal Week and she has plenty of news from across the pond.

Enjoy reading

Demelza Rayner, Editor

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Also - New German trade show launches

Interbride is the new bridal trade fair for contemporary bridal fashion and occasion wear, organised by 24 renowned bridal fashion manufacturers and designers, including Ian Stuart and Romantica.

Taking place from 15th-18th June, 2013, at Messe Düssledorf, Interbride is held at the same time as Ocean Media's bridal trade offering, Modatex, which can be found at Messe Essen.

For further information, email info@interbride.eu or visit the show website at www.interbride.eu.
Alan Hannah releases stunning 2013 bridal campaign shots

Following the official launch of the new Alan Hannah and MiaMia collections earlier this year, the new campaign shots have just been released. Speaking about the photoshoot, Alan said: "We're thrilled with our new campaign shots for Alan Hannah and MiaMia. Marguerite's vision for the Alan Hannah Classic Beauty campaign was to create a modern aesthetic with dresses like Chryso and Ellie, and a vintage twist on some of the other bridal gowns, such as Lottie, Veronique and Connie."

As always, the collection is made in the company's own workrooms in London and can be made to measure. The gowns retail between £1,700 and £2,500.

"For MiaMia, we wanted to continue with the boho feel of last year but to give a slightly more polished and rich feel to the campaign which would really show the beautiful textures and detailing of dresses like Clematis, Rosemary and Windflower and add a real luxe feel to gowns like Tamara and Dahlia," says Alan. "Marguerite has really worked to ensure that the collection is commercial, yet retains its fashion forward artistic integrity and vision."

Most of the MiaMia collection retails between £1,100 and £1,600.
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New award for Corrine Smith Design

Success is in the air after Scottish couture bridal accessories company, Corrine Smith Design had its most triumphant year to date.

Having been recently awarded Best Bridal Accessories for the fifth consecutive year at the Scottish VOWS Awards, Corrine said: "I feel overwhelmed about winning for the fifth consecutive year. It's really the icing on the cake for what has been our best year ever."

This is the second award Corrine Smith Design has won in the past few months, having recently accepted a top gong for bridal accessories at the Wedding Industry Experts Awards. In addition, Corrine and her team are just back from a successful week at New York International Bridal Week. As a result, the company now has its designs stocked across the globe in distinguished boutiques in the UK, Japan, Lebanon and New York.

For further details visit www.corrinesmith.com.

Any wedding industry businesses fancy attending a UK Wedding Industry business Conference in London, England, UK?

The first UK Wedding Professionals Business Conference is here.

With all of their experience of the wedding industry, the company Directors, Linda Williams and Bev Howard, have embarked on a new project to share their knowledge and expertise with other business professionals.

The conference is for wedding professionals nationwide and offers two days packed full with informative and educational sessions.
"The UK Wedding Conference can offer every business the opportunity to learn how to make improvements and how to continue to deliver to brides in a fast paced market."
The conference will incorporate workshops and sessions with guest speakers, along with networking opportunities and exhibition space.

It is an educating forum for anyone wanting to exceed customer expectation and to drive their business forward, enabling them to become market leaders within their profession.

For more info see http://www.theukweddingconference.co.uk/

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Crystal Wedding, Bridal Shoes by I want crystal couture

Yona Armstrong is a Designer and Inspirational Entrepreneur, who started designing, and then created the Crystal Couture Brand and Business during the recession whilst also having two and then three young children! She loves bling, is a bit of a magpie and uses this fact to ensure she designs shoes with plenty of sparkly.

Crystal Couture has been established within the bridal industry for three years and is made up of three collections:

Elite: A High End Designer Luxury Collection, decorated with Swarovski Elements Crystals and made using fine Italian Leather including Italian Leather Soles (RRP prices ranging from £230 to £385 in White & Ivory, with 3 inch heels)

Platinum: A mid-range Crystal Collection , decorated with Austrian Crystal and made with a special Non Slip Sole (RRP prices £60 to £225 in over 60 colours with any size heels)

Lilly & Lace: A Vintage Collection consisting of traditional ivory shoes with a modern twist, the use of bow and crystal bows, or Rose, Lilly or Other ruffles or endorsements with a special Non Slip Sole (RRP £75 to £125 in Lots of colours but usually White or Ivory with any size heels)

We also offer a range of Bridal Boots, Bridesmaid Shoes and Flower girl Shoes plus Handbags and Jewellery.

Crystal Couture offer exclusivity and flexibility to our customers (we have a vast range of colours, crystal types, heel heights etc.) and offer innovative and modern designed shoes with beautiful finish.

We currently have UK as well as international stockists in USA, Australia and Republic of Ireland and looking for more all over Europe.

Christmas Gift, Gift Ideas & Gift Vouchers for women & ladies of all ages!

As Christmas is fast approaching many men will be panicking, wondering what to get that special someone in their life. Whether that special someone is a wife or girlfriend or maybe even a mum or daughter, Christmas can be a pressurised time for many husbands, boyfriends, sons & fathers who are looking to to get it right this year to avoid the wrath.
With that in mind Crystal Couture, the online ladies fashion accessories store has put together some Christmas Gift or present ideas, as well as information about their Christmas Gift Vouchers, to help these men to get it right. What man can go wrong with Shoes & Handbags or fabulous gift vouchers to spend on shoes & bags.

Please see a selection of fabulous gift and present ideas for ladies & women of all ages this Christmas:
Crystal Shoes, Crystal Bags for Christmas.

There are even more Christmas gifts available at:

www.iwantcrystalcouture.com

About our Christmas Gift Vouchers:

You can buy vouchers for any value and they can be reddened within 12 months on any product from our store. The Gift vouchers are provides as a gift certificate in a scroll and wrapped in a ribbon bow say as to provide a lovely gift.

Gift wrapping service:

All items bought from Crystal Couture are gift wrapped in tissue & sprayed in perfume before being sent out. We can provide an additional Christmas Gift wrapping service on all items if required!

Win a pair of designer crystal shoes:

Our good friends at Fashion Magazine Group are running a fantastic prize to win a pair of our fabulous designer bridal, red carpet or Fashion Swarovski crystal covered shoes.

If you would like to enter the competition to win these crystal shoes please click on the following Fashion Magazine Group link:

http://www.thefashionmagazinegroup.com/2012/11/01/competition-win-a-pair-of-wedding-shoes-from-the-crystal-couture-elite-collection/

Swarovski Crystal Ladies Shoes with Italian Leather Soles

These shoes are the Creme de la Creme we use Swarovski Element Crystals, Italian Leather Leather Soles, they have a 3.5 inch heel. And the satin used is the finest.

Please take a look at our Elite Collection prices start from £230

http://www.iwantcrystalcouture.com/shop/crystal-coutures-elite-collection/

Lovely Vintage Sparkly Wedding Shoes

What do you think of these beautiful Vintage sparkly wedding shoes?

They Can be made in a number of colours with a crystal cluster to the side of the shoe and made with beautiful lace. Beautiful for any bride or bridesmaid.