Today we have a guest post from Susan who owns Wow Tiaras – I met Susan at a bridal trade show, and was thoroughly impressed with how beautiful (and intricate) her jewellery is.  You can buy her jewellery online at her Etsy store – go check it out for a drool (and purchase!) session.  Anyway, over to Susan.

I absolutely love this elegant gown (‘Nicola’) by Ana Cristache.  It caught my eye whilst checking out the website for Emma Payne’s new Knightsbridge bridal boutique, and on closer inspection its definitely my favourite dress from the new collection.  It’s beautifully understated and to my mind the simple silhouette evokes forties hollywood glamour.  The unusual square neckline presents a couple of issues when thinking about accessories and as someone who designs jewellery, I wanted to share a few of my thoughts.

The neckline on this gown is quite high and as it’s a definite feature I would avoid wearing a large neckpiece which will only detract from it.  A ‘Y’ shaped necklace or one with a large central ‘drop’ will only fight with the bodice edge.  If you absolutely must have a necklace with a square neckline I’d go for either a single strand of smallish pearls worn at the collarbone or a dainty pearl choker worn higher around the throat.

My own preference would be for alternative finishing touches such as a substantial bracelet, glamorous earrings or a sparkling hair comb or clip.  (I’d probably wear all three being a bit of a magpie!).  Choose earrings that are on the dainty side and keep the true ‘shoulder-dusters’ for a strapless gown.  I’d avoid spoiling the polished look with a tall spiky tiara and would instead suggest pinning your hair up softly or catching back one side above the ear and adding a sparkling hair jewel.  Finally, a heavy cuff bracelet will add a touch of decadence for those who feel that ‘sparkly headgear’ is just not their bag.