Fresh accessories for modern brides, inspired by Fashion Week trends

Pearls have long a bridal favourite, but their prim reputation is side-stepped thanks to Simone Rocha, who upgraded the kitsch adornment with an exaggerated silhouette at London Fashion Week.

No longer the domain of twin-sets, these bold pearl accents are a great way of making a whimsical statement at your wedding.

Get the look with large, faux-pearl sliders and drop-down earrings.

£7.50, etsy.com

£28, anthropologie.com

£470, Sophie Buhai at net-a-porter.com

Dewy skin is a classic bridal look, and one that SS18 embraced. Look to Prabal Gurung at New York Fashion Week for inspiration, where models took on a juice-like hue from vinyl shine.

For your own sheen like this, let loose on the industry’s best moisturisers and hydration gels.

A satin-y, hydrated glow was also present at Victoria Beckham’s New York Fashion Week show.

For a doughnut-like glaze, apply serum liberally to your Cupid’s bow, the tops of your cheekbones, your temples, and even (should you wish), your eyelids.

£13.30, feelunique.com

£34, lookfantastic.com

£75, spacenk.com

For brides who want to hit the dance floor, Missoni’s disco-feel silver slingbacks at Milan Fashion Week are just the shoes for the job.

Low enough to get down, loud enough to get the party started.

There was a similar fiesta feel going on over at Sergio Rossi’s presentation for Milan Fashion Week.

Think vibrant metallics paired with a sophisticated cut on flats, low-lying pumps or kitten heels.

£25, asos.com

£42, topshop.com

£375, net-a-porter.com

Could anything be more suited to a wedding than a drenched blush? SS18 make-up artists took the traditional rosy hue up a notch for a glow “on the verge of arousal”.

Those are artist Alex Box’s words, not ours, for this look she created at Veronique Leroy during Paris Fashion Week.

Over at Valentino, make-up artist Pat McGrath spread a fuchsia tint from the cheekbones up to the temples, in a wide, watercolour arc.

To get this beautiful flush, use a creme blush in coral or watermelon, and dab on the apples of your cheeks – and if you fancy, your cheekbones and around the arches of your eyes. Mix with hydrating serum for a more subtle take on the trend.

£20, spacenk.com

£21, bobbibrown.co.uk

£25.50, johnlewis.com

Yes, ear cuffs are officially bridal, courtesy of Sophia Webster’s reading at London Fashion Week.

Low, nape-of-the-neck buns (just slightly undone) are offset by striking cuff designs for a contemporary yet pretty look.

It’s modern yet poetic; a lovely bridal motif. 

For your own version, pair an eye-catching ear cuff with a low, slightly undone chignon. Create loose strands around the face for extra softness. 

£32, baublebar.com

£73.30, etsy.com

£149, wolfandbadger.com

Easygoing yet chic footwear has its moment in SS18; cue these Prada marvels at Milan Fashion Week.

For brides, they’re a brilliant balancing act: structured enough to stand out from the crowd but not to the point that they’ll drown your outfit.

Stella McCartney brings a nice balletic spin to the theme at Paris Fashion Week, for a look that is feminine without being demure.

For your answer to this concept, look to white, modern slingbacks and cream/pink flats with a balletic edge.

£34.30, laredoute.co.uk

£80, dunelondon.com

£370, mytheresa.com

Glitter is usually more suited to festivals than weddings, but the rise of the understated mono-glitter look at SS18 may signal a change.

Check out the Ralph & Russo show at London Fashion Week, where subtle daubs of silver glitter around the eyes brought a pared-back sparkle that could be great for brides.

Topshop also got their sparkle on at London Fashion Week, with ebullient hints of sparkle on the eyelids.

As Topshop makeup artist Lynsey Alexander says, “Be playful and have fun with it. Just don’t go OTT.” 

£5.50, selfridges.com

£10, maccosmetics.co.uk

£23, harveynichols.com

Not a look for the faint-hearted, but if you want to create a stir at your wedding, look no further than Dolce & Gabbana at Milan Fashion Week for ideas.

Large pearl-encrusted crowns lend a fun, progressive stroke to the traditional tiara.

Or what about an ornate floral showpiece? This was another one of Dolce & Gabbana’s gems at Milan.

It throws down the gauntlet on traditional headgear. Have fun with it, make it flamboyant and exuberant. But never, ever, be boring.

£44, anthropologie.com

£93.13, etsy.com

£472, mytheresa.com

Think dresses are a bit… yesterday? If you want to make shoes the talking point of your bridal attire, look no further than Victoria Bechkam’s Cindarella creations at New York Fashion Week.

“I've always been a bit of a magpie,” the designer says. “There's something happy and girlie about sparkle.”

Out-there glitter shoes put in an appearance at Valentino during Paris Fashion Week, too.

Go big or go home, is the message of this particular look. For brides who love their sparkle, be unapologetic of your frivolity. The night is yet young...

£52, topshop.com

£69, office.co.uk

£450, matchesfashion.com

Over at Milan Fashion Week, Francesco Scognamiglio gave his own interpretation on glitter eyes – but he also created a beautiful nude lip.

With a barely-there sheen, this is a softly romantic alternative to those who don’t want a bold lip.

Again at Bottega Veneta during Milan Fashion Week, Gigi Hadid showcases a nude lip with an elegant hint of gloss.

To re-create this look, remember that less is more. Forget lipstick, and instead use your ring finger to dab your lips with tinted balm or a clear gloss.

£9.50, kiehls.co.uk

£13.68, nordstrom.com

£21, burberry.com

 

No delicate line here. Instead, Jill Stuart goes for a daring, Cleopatra-style flick that begins under the eye and extends almost to the temple, at New York Fashion Week.

If you want a truly dramatic eye, follow Jill Stuart’s lead with this strong, statement look.

Use kohl or a thick eyeliner pen for chunky black lines with a subversive edge.

£6.99, boots.com

£14.50, marksandspencer.com

£19, bobbibrown.co.uk