Hollywood & Vine from Guess

Last week an e-mail popped in to my inbox announcing the SS15 collection from Guess Jewellery. I always get a little bit excited when these e-mails arrive as Guess never fail to impress me with their range of jewellery and watches. I really think they have out done themselves with their latest offerings, with a collection named “Hollywood & Vine” which draws inspiration from where else but Hollywood and it’s walk of fame?

With it’s bright colours and dramatic drop shaped crystals hosted on silver this collection has more than a hint of old school glamour about it and I’m smitten.

Prices range from £45.00 – £150.00 and the collection is available from GUESS stores, House of Fraser and soon to be available on the House of Fraser website too. Which piece is your favourite? In a move away from my current obsession with statement necklaces I’m 100% coveting the daintily dramatic piece from this collection.

The Happy Boots

It’s fair to say I own a lot of shoes- they take up all available storage in my bedroom and then some. Although I love each and every pair (my justification for inability to cull my collection) there are some pairs that I am more drawn to for whatever reason- it could be comfort, it could be practicality or it could just be because they make me smile.

Dress: The Whitepepper | Boots c/o Missguided (last year) | Necklace: Chelsea Doll

I’ve had these boots about a year now and although they don’t go with everything, when I do find a combination that works I wear it to death. There is something about the combination of the pale pink and bold black that I love with this pair of shoes. They also have THE bounciest soles so I feel like I’m walking on air.

I couldn’t help but love this outfit, it involves all of my favourites. I remember being really reluctant to splurge on a dress from The Whitepepper but it’s paid for itself by now, several times over. Their Spring/Summer collection is just incredible, I have my eye on this dinosaur print dress, I’m trying to scrape together another funds to make a purchase as although it’s not the most subtle of pieces I can see me getting wear from it for years to come.

What shoes make you happy? I love anything bright and fun! I do really, really need to sort through my collection though and earmark a few pairs for listing on eBay though…if it starts to feel too painful I’ll just think of that dinosaur dress!

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Defying Gravity

As the title of this post might suggest I finally got a chance to see Wicked at the theatre the week before last. It’s been on my “before 30” list for the last few years, ever since I first read the book so as soon as it announced it was going to be coming to the Bristol Hippodrome (where it’s on until 21st March if you fancy seeing it) I knew I had to go! Thankfully my best friend is far more organised than I and sorted out tickets for myself and a couple of other friends. I was blown away by just how good the show was, I mean, I had high hopes to start with but this exceeded expectation- if you’ve ever been wondering if you should go or not, then trust me, you should!

Dress c/o Goddiva | Boots: Jonak via Sarenza | Earrings and Bracelet c/o lolaandgrace

Best friend and I decided we’d dress up a little for our theatre trip, although with no grand plans beforehand bar a cheap and cheerful Wetherspoons dinner (won’t lie, I love it!) I didn’t want to go too OOT! This dress, made a little more casual with some flat boots was just the ticket, I last wore the dress for the Christmas before last so it was long overdue an airing.

I’m really getting in to statement jewellery again, having been very lazy with it for far too long. These pieces that lolaandgrace kindly sent me are just stunning, and I’ve been wearing them for work, rest and play. Hands down my favourite jewellery brand available on the high street I’ve been lucky enough to build up quite a collection over the last year or so.

What’s the last thing you went to see at the theatre? I think the last time I went was to see Peter Pan at another Bristol theatre, the Old Vic. I wish tickets weren’t so expensive, I’d see a show every week if money allowed!

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Giveaway! Win one of ten copies of Two Turtle Doves by Alex Monroe

My love of jewellery is no secret so when I heard that one of my favourite designers, Alex Monroe was releasing a book (named Two Turtle Doves) all about his personal journey as a craftsman I was excited. Even more excited once I was sent a sneak preview from the team at Bloomsbury and the chance to give away a copy to TEN of my jewellery loving readers too.
This book is a real treat to read from what I’ve seen of it, beautifully worded and illustrated giving a full insight in to Alex Monroe’s journey towards the designer he is today. I’ve kept entry simple, and short, you won’t have long to wait to find out if you’re a winner- just follow the simple instructions below…

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Open to UK entrants only, winners will be notified by e-mail and/or by twitter shortly after the closing date.

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Prints & Piercings

I’ve always been the impulsive kind of girl and most of my numerous piercings (well, perhaps not so numerous compared to some) have been a spur of the moment decision that I’m yet to regret. I’m trying to hold back on getting any more, but do find I easily tire of what I already have, so I was incredibly grateful when Body Jewellery Shop popped some new pieces of ear piercing jewellery through my door to save me the pain and indecision for a little while longer.

Dress and Top: Primark | Boots: H&M | Necklace c/o Henryka | Bangle c/o Guess Jewellery | Ring: Pandora

Ear piercings are undoubtedly my favourite kind of piercing to get (aside from my ears I only have my nose and navel done). Of all of these piercings I think my Rook is my most loved (not to mention the most painful) followed by my Tragus, which is now adorned with this sweet little heart labret bar. I love labrets that are internally threaded as it makes changing them so simple- I’m lazy and just exchange one screw with another rather than replace the entire bar. I’ve bought most of my collection from Body Jewellery Shop as they have the best selection of sizes, the prices are also really good and I’ve never had an issue with quality of the metal not being as expected.

I’m a bit of a magpie when it comes to unusual stud earrings and the second I saw these pink glitter studs I wanted them in my collection. I tend to stick to stud earrings for every day wear as they keep things more subtle for work, these are a super fun way to add in some sparkle without going OTT.

This outfit is what I wore on Valentines Day. Gone are the days where I’d stick on something heart shaped and spend hours wondering where Prince Charming was. Now Ben and I are together I’m far more low key about February 14th and we essentially spent the day chilling out together. This dress is such a fun way to brighten up darker days, I wear it more in Winter than I do in Summer actually as the cut out sides leave me feeling a bit exposed. Paired with a £5 high neck top and you have the kind of layering that I love the most.
Now I’ve written this post I’m feeling the need for a new piercing more than ever! Where should I get poked and prodded next? Fellow piercing addicts, where do you pick up your favourite studs and hoops? (Aside from Body Jewellery Shop of course!)

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