the (almost) converted

Top: Next, Jeans: New Look, Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell c/o Sarenza, Bangle: Accessories direct

I fear I might have sung the praises of these jeans a little too high yesterday and people will be expecting some kind of miracle…
I can’t do magic, and neither can a pair of trousers…but there is something about these jeans that sets them aside from the rest.
I’ve learnt to accept that I have a long-standing issue about wearing fitted trousers and that I can’t shy away from it forever. These jeans, by being so soft and so damn comfortable help. A lot. New Look…I salute you (especially when you only charge £19.99)

I’d also like to talk about this bangle…this object of joy and beauty and a wonderful gift from the folk at Accessories Direct as part of their Glam Rock Chick boutique
I’m not usually a bangle girl, but when I saw this piece by Kate Benjamin I was smitten. I love how the bangles are linked together to make a super statement, and the mix of yellow and silver toned metals means it’ll go with everything.
Tempted? At £35 I think it’s a perfect reward for almost getting through the week (and if that doesn’t take your fancy…there’s a fabulous sale on at Accessories Direct, too!) I must also just mention how beautifully packaged this came, black box, black velvet pouch…sheer luxury (at a less than luxury price!)

What’s taken you by surprise this week? For me…that I could ever find an affordable pair of jeans that I don’t feel like a slightly mouldy sausage in,
and that I think I might be slightly obsessed by a bangle. Eek.

xxx

Attention, class

Stationary addicts and students among us rejoice; the brilliant S/S collection from masters of unique jewellery Me and Zena has launched!
Aptly named “write on” the collection includes all of the above pieces (some available in alternative colours too)
Prices are pretty good, from £16 for the pencil ring up to £44 for the bangle.

Available online now, I order a detention for anyone who doesn’t check it out! Report back on your favourite piece,
or tell me how much you love Me and Zena in general; I own several pieces of their jewellery and might just have to add in that pencil ring.

xxx

under layer essentials and cheap frills

Damart + thermals = pretty? Not the most obvious conclusion to jump to, and one I hadn’t really considered until a beautifully wrapped parcel was delivered just before Christmas (when we had that brief, bloody freezing cold snap).
Moving away from images of yellowing long johns and itchy fabric, this gorgeously soft pair of leggings and equally pretty top are fast becoming a winter staple. They make fantastic PJs on cold nights, but are also thin enough to layer nicely under trousers and leggings/tops and dresses. Suddenly I find myself longing for snow. At £16 for the leggings, and £20 for the top, these are a worthy investment, you can purchase yours here! Damart is one of those shops that’s really grown on me in the last 12 months and has taught me never to judge a book by it’s cover.

And check out the pretty treasures that Cheap Frills sent my way! The necklace was a piece I was instantly drawn to and sits perfectly over my favoured knitwear. The ring has the added bonus of being adjustable, making it far more practical than other double finger rings I’ve tried (and accommodates my sausage fingers quite comfortably). There is currently a good old sale going on at Cheap Frills and some exciting new arrivals on the way; follow them on Twitter and Facebook to stay in the loop…with reasonable prices and fast, friendly service this is a site to keep your eye on!

xxx

Chlobo x Olivia Rubin

Celebrity favourite jewellery brand, ChloBo has teamed up with fashion darling Olivia Rubin for an exciting collaboration.

The collection features stand-out, versatile jewellery pieces that pay homage to Olivia Rubin’s signature prints. Olivia’s brick, statue head and speech bubble motifs have been made into a range of eight sterling silver and faceted Czech glass stacked bracelets and long pendant charm necklaces.

ChloBo jewellery takes its inspiration from Balinese culture. A boho vibe infiltrates the collection which is made from the finest sterling silver and semi precious stones. Key pieces in the range include pendant necklaces, beaded bracelets, intricate charms and rings. ChloBo is the arm candy of choice for celebrities such as Fearne Cotton, Ellie Goulding and Eliza Doolittle.

Olivia Rubin launched her first womenswear line after graduating from Central Saint Martins. Olivia became instantly known for her graphic prints and signature style. Her celebrity fan base spans across Cheryl Cole, Claudia Schiffer and Jamie Winston.

The ChloBo and Olivia Rubin collection launches in December 2011.

Prices start from £45.

www.chlobo.co.uk

I love me a good bit of quirky jewellery, and this collection is certainly that! My top picks are the speech bubble pendant (imagine if you could have it engraved, too!) and these five bracelets.

Heard of this yet? What’s your favourite piece?

xxx

To the Moon

One of my latest discoveries (well no, not my discovery, I found it via a blog I follow) is Wolf & Moon. Jewellery has to be quirky to capture my heart these days…and the treasures in this shop have quirk in abundance. The sparkly deer has shot to the top of my wishlist, along with the statement blue and green piece…and just about everything else.

The prices are amazing too, £8 for the deer, £10 for Alice in Wonderland…don’t believe me? Take a look

I know where my first New Year payday is being spent.

Have you found any online treasures lately?

xxx