Category Archives: jewellery

Citizen

21st May 2014
You know me, I love a good watch and so when I was contacted by Citizen about their new Drive collection and offered a watch of my choice I was delighted, not to mention excited!
I instantly fell for the BRT collection, with it’s bright and funky colours and a sports luxe feel I felt like this was right up my street- and I wasn’t wrong!
I teamed my watch with a very matchy matchy outfit. The skirt was one I saw in Primark a couple of months ago but refused to pay £12 for as it really isn’t the best quality. However when I saw it reduced to a fiver I snapped it up and it’ll last me this Summer at least. The tee is one of my favourites in terms of fit and quality and came from Uniqlo, who quite frankly can’t be beat when it comes to basics! The shoes are by Esprit and come via Sarenza.
I can’t wait to get a bit of sun on my skin and show this watch off to it’s full capacity. What I really love about Citizen is their Eco Drive technology which means you never need to worry about watch batteries, or the environment. The watch is powered by light, both natural and artificial which means it charges as you wear it, I think this is just a genius idea and an ethos I can fully get behind.
Citizen have some really stunning styles out in their latest collection, so if you’re in the market for a new watch then I highly recommend them as a place to consider. There are some rather beautiful metal styles I have my eye on, which could quite easily be on pa r with a certain Blogger’s favourite watch designer…
What do you think of the Eco Drive concept? How do you like how I styled the watch?

end

Posted in jewellery, outfits

Permalink 15 Comments

Boho Vibes

07th May 2014
I seem to have veered away from my more girly side of style lately, favouring bolder colours and brighter, more graphic prints. Sometimes though, it’s good to go back to your roots and when I was sent the most ethereal, floaty dress recently I remembered how much I enjoyed all things feminine.

Dress c/o Valour and Valkyrie | Shoes: Georgia Rose @ Sarenza | Necklace: La Jewellery

I hadn’t ever really heard of Valour and Valkyrie until recently but I found myself smitten by their website and ethos of creating fairytale worthy clothing. This dress is an absolute dream and a delight to wear. From the floaty batwing sleeves to the pockets; a dress with pockets is always a winner, this lends itself perfectly to neutral accessories- a bronze necklace and golden brown boots for starters on a grey and dreary day, but I’m thinking bare legs and gladiator sandals with perhaps a floral crown for warmer and sunnier times.
The necklace, which I purchased after featuring La Jewellery on the blog before Christmas is one of my most worn pieces. “Carpe Diem” is a constant reminder to myself to stop over thinking everything and seize every single day as it presents itself. It toned in perfectly with the dress and I think it’ll become a constant companion for it.
How has your style changed recently? How would you have styled this dress, I want more ideas!
Valour and Valkyrie is also available on notonthehighstreet

end

Posted in jewellery, outfits

Permalink 15 Comments

Weekend Uniform

05th May 2014
Skinny jeans and ballet pumps are a combination I never anticipated myself feeling comfortable wearing, but this year I seem to be gravitating towards them both at the weekends and learning to not hate the resulting effect. I usually only feel comfortable in jeans, or any tight trouser when I am wearing some kind of heel…but I think finally, at 27 years of age I have finally stopped hating my body.

Top: New Look | Jeans: Primark | Shoes c/o Shoe Zone

I’ve been on the hunt for some neutral colour ballet flats for ages and this bargain of a pair fit the bill perfectly, and unlike many a pair of pumps, don’t shred your feet on the first wear. I’ve had several pairs of shoes from Shoe Zone before and I am yet to be disappointed or notice that they are from a budget brand rather than somewhere a bit more pricey. I think I might get the black version for work- at only £9.99 it would be very rude not to.
I wore this outfit over a week ago now for a pub lunch with friends to celebrate my Birthday. The top was “borrowed” from Mum and was perfect over my Primark skinny jeans to hide a roast dinner baby. I seem to live in these jeans despite having gained a lot of weight since I bought them, I thought I would have long grown out of them but it seems that isn’t so, hurrah! Although at £9 it wouldn’t be a hardship to have replaced them.
I accessorised my outfit with my favourite ever watch by Olivia Burton and a necklace from the gorgeous Sushilla Jewellery, both of whom make the most beautiful pieces of adornment and I always get compliments on both the watch and the necklace every time I wear them.
Where do you shop for your flat shoes? Are there any clothing combinations you thought you’d hate until you wore them?

end

Posted in jewellery, outfits, shoes

Permalink 8 Comments

Magpie Eye- South Hill Designs

03rd May 2014
It’s been a while since I featured an independent jewellery designer on the blog, so it’s with great pleasure I bring to you today’s post featuring a new concept in jewellery from South Hill Designs. Run by the super talented Stephanie, her designs involve putting together locket and charm pieces to create something truly unique.
I thought I’d let Stephanie do most of the talking in this post, as nobody can sum up South Hill Designs better than the lady herself, so without further ado…
“I had previously seen this locket and charm jewellery concept in America and was very frustrated to find there was nothing similar available in the UK. When I heard South Hill Designs was planning to launch in the UK I was delighted that I would finally be able to get this jewellery and jumped at the chance to be one of the first UK artists.
I am very exciting to be able to share South Hill Designs products with the UK market and they are already proving to be very popular.
All the jewellery is nickel free and the fabulous thing about the South Hill Designs jewellery is that it can be different every time you wear it! The lockets close with a magnet close so they are easy to open and change charms but at the same time they are strong magnets so charms won’t fall out while you are wearing them!
All lockets come with a standard chain included but we also have a further range of chains available. Droplets are popular to hang on the outside of the lockets and inside there are screens, coins and charms to accessorise and personalise your locket. We also have a locket bracelet and some bracelet wraps.
I would encourage anyone interested in either the jewellery or the South Hill opportunity to check out my website at www.southhilldesigns.com/stephanieb and get in touch with me on stephanieSHD@outlook.com to find out more!”
So there we have it- I’m seriously in love with this idea and will hopefully be in a position to treat myself to a piece in the not too distant future. I’m thinking a Rose Gold locket with some kind of inspirational message- “dream” perhaps, and a cute little charm to finish. What would you pick? What do you think of the idea?

end

Posted in jewellery

Permalink 2 Comments

Desert Chic

12th April 2014
Just as I was thinking it was about time Guess Jewellery bought out another collection I got an e-mail announcing the launch of “Desert Chic”. A vivid mix of turquoise, hibiscus pink, coral and sunny yellow teamed with safari inspired neutrals this collection is full of covetable wrist wear made up of tough-luxe chain and exotic python prints.
With turn lock closures adding city sophisitcation and the patterned leather bringing a touch of the wild this is the suit everyone piece for the summer, with some amazing colour combinations.
Each bracelet costs £65 and is available from the Guess website and stores as well as Debenhams, House of Fraser and H Samuel. I’m smitten (as usual) with each one of them. I’m thinking I might treat myself to one when I go shopping on my Birthday but I’m having a tough time choosing which colour combination….Which one would you pick?

end

Posted in jewellery, wish list

Permalink 6 Comments