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A Rainbow of Rings with Gemporia

25th July 2015
I love jewellery (incase you missed the dedicated section of the blog) and I’m partial to a spot of colour so I though, hey, what better way to introduce new discovery Gemporia than with an entire rainbow of their glorious rings?
Red: I’m loving this Madagascan Ruby white gold ring, £239. Rubies were my Nan’s favourite and will always hold a special place in my heart so this beauty is worth splashing the cash on in my opinion.
Orange: I wasn’t aware an orange stone existed until I came across this Anahi Ametrine sterling silver ring, £84. I just love this subtle shade, perfect for showing off a summer outfit.
Yellow: I love the sunshine shade of this Amarelo Beryl sterling silver ring. At £48 it’s a fairly inexpensive way to add a unique but pretty twist to any outfit.
Green: Think green and you automatically think Emerald right? I know that’s what I did until I found this Tucson Green Flourite Ring for £46- saving you some pennies there! You can thank me later.
Blue: I LOVE the finish on this Blue Crackled Quartz ring. It has something a little bit mystic about it and the shade is so vibrant.
Indigo: Ok so it isn’t truly indigo but I wanted to make sure that this Rio Grande Amethyst ring got a feature as I think it’s stunning- I’ve always had a soft spot for Amethyst.
Violet: One for the pastel lovers (and another Amethyst has snuck it’s way in!) How pretty is this Rose De France ring? I think this is one of my favourite pieces I’ve featured in this post and quite affordable too at £36 (damn you spending ban!)
Wear the whole Rainbow! Can’t decide which colour you love best? Have it all with this Mercury Mystic Topaz number. It’s a shame they don’t have my size in stock (I’m one of them girls cursed with sausage fingers) as I’d be snapping this up right now!
Which one of these rings is your favourite? Spotted any other pieces you love on the Gemporia website?

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The New Nautical with Lilac Rose

10th July 2015
It’s been a while since I added a really beautiful summer day dress to my collection, my wardrobe used to be heaving with them but as a few years have passed by I seem to have either sold them or given them to charity. I have no idea why I did this, I can only assume I had taken temporary leave from my senses, but still, thanks to Lilac Rose I’ve boosted what I do have left with this slightly nautical little number by Emily and Fin.

Dress c/o Lilac Rose | Shoes: Esprit at Sarenza (alternative) | Necklace c/o Lee Renee Jewellery | Earrings c/o Joy

I’ve long admired Emily and Fin dresses on bloggers such as Char but hadn’t ever managed to purchase one for myself. I’m pretty besotted with this little number, it fits amazingly (after following advice to size down) and the attention to detail is brilliant- I love that it has pockets and the straps have cute button fastenings.

I dug out these Esprit sandals which I have since got rid off, and I now regret. I am slowly but surely getting rid of my super high heels, I just can’t cope since the whole broken foot and then back surgery thing and low, ladylike shoes like these are ideal. As with my summer dresses I have no idea what came over me when I decided to part with these, but I’ve found some lovely rose gold alternatives (listed above) which might have to make their way to me.

As these photos were taken during Britain’s few days of heatwave weather I decided to accessorise with my summeriest jewellery- my trusty banana necklace from Lee Renee and these super cheerful pineapple earrings that Joy sent my way last year.

Are you a fan of Emily and Fin dresses? Lilac Rose is newly launched as an online shop, having run two shops in Cambridge and Leamington Spa for some years. This could be a dangerous discovery for me…really dangerous.

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Lee Renee’s fabulous fruity jewellery and giveaway!

29th June 2015

It’s been a while since I introduced a new jewellery brand on the blog and so it’s with great pleasure I can share with you the master of delicious delicates, Lee Renee. Lee contacted me a couple of weeks ago asking if she could send me a piece of her work to keep, and generously she also offered up a piece for one of my readers to win, too!

Before I get on to that though, here’s a bit about Lee Renee (taken from her website)
“British jewellery designer Lee Renée has already built a strong name in the fine-fashion jewellery sector thanks to her signature blend of delicate, exacting and narrative-driven pieces that are easy to wear and tell powerful, distinctive stories. Lee’s work regularly graces the fashion pages and Vogue magazine voted her into their list of jewellery designers to watch for 2015.

Lee launched her brand in July 2012 after spending 3 years retraining as a silversmith under some of St. Martin’s and Hatton Garden’s finest – the heart of London’s jewellery quarter – and Lee is also a member of the British Jeweller’s Association (BJA). Before that she’d been working in the creative world of advertising for many years but always knew that jewellery design was her first love. After this life transition her middle name Renée – meaning rebirth – took on a new significance so she decided to use it in her brand name.

Lee is inspired by childhood memories, ancient civilisations, the weird and the wonderful, the dark and the avant-garde. She believes jewellery should engage the senses and doesn’t have to feel too serious or grown-up, but should inject some colour and excitement into your styling whilst also being built to last and with you for a very long time, that’s why she makes quality investment pieces that will give you lots of joy and a lifetime of wears – who said fashion has to be frivolous?!

Everything is skilfully handmade by Lee and her team of Hatton Garden’s master craftspeople in London. We hope you have as much fun wearing them as we do making and creating them for you.”

Jewellery c/o Lee Renee | Top: H&M (current stock) | Skirt: New Look (here) | Shoes c/o Quiz

I’ve never seen a banana necklace before so when this little beauty dropped through my door I just knew it had to stay with me, it’s such a quirky piece with amazing attention to detail, I’ve been wearing it non-stop!

Fear not though as I’m giving away the equally intricate and stunning mini pineapple necklace to one of you lucky lot, all you need to do is follow the really simple rafflecopter below!

Whilst your at it, do check out the Lee Renee jewellery website, there are some truly fantastic pieces available, I’ve already earmarked the shine ring as a future purchase among many others.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway ends 6/7/2015 and is open to UK entrants only.

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Seize The Day

22nd June 2015
I’m not feeling particularly wordy at the moment, so I won’t try and introduce this post with anything witty or funny, let’s just let the pictures do the talking and revel in the delight of one of my favourite colour combinations right now.

Top: Primark (current stock) | Skirt: Urban Outfitters sale (here) | Shoes: H&M a few years ago | Necklace: La Jewellery

You can’t really see it but this top has pretty laser cut detail around the sleeves and on the hem setting it apart from your average summer vest. At £5 I couldn’t leave this cornflower blue beauty behind in store and I instantly knew I wanted to pair it with my burnt orange bargain skirt from UO. My trust H&M gladiators which are well in to their fourth summer now completed the outfit, no matter how many other pairs of brown flat sandals I try nothing can compare to these. I’ll be gutted when they eventually give up the ghost. I pulled everything together with my La Jewellery “Carpe Diem” necklace which seems very apt for life right now.
There’s not much else I can add to this post, life is funny some times and I’ve found myself burning out physically and mentally. A few days rest and a bit of self care will go a long way though, and thankfully I have a stash of posts built up to keep the blog going (therefore keeping me occupied and distracted from a racing mind).

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Summer Style with Caravelle New York

08th June 2015
Blogging has lead to some pretty awesome opportunities, and although I might not be “out there” at the top of the game I still strike it lucky for which I am forever grateful. I was recently contacted by the team at Caravelle New York to put together a look featuring one of Spring/Summer’s top trends paired with one of their gorgeous watches. I opted for a somewhat Seventies theme with flared denim and textured metallics. We initially took a lot more photos than this but I, for whatever reason had my eyes closed in the majority and quite simply ran out of time to get any more…but you get the idea.

Top c/o Valour & Valkyrie | Jeans: Mango at ASOS | Shoes: Sarenza | Watch c/o Caravelle New York

A Rose Gold watch has been on my wish list for the longest time, ever since everyone started going crazy for them I guess. What I really love about this one is the cut-out detail on the dial, I’ve never seen anything like it on a watch before and it makes it stand out from the crowd.
What do you think of this look, and the watch? If you’re as in love with it as I am then watch this space…

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