Tag Archive: Jewellery

Oct 04 2011

Jewellery Spotlight: Laura Gravestock – Written Collection

I make no secret of my love for jewellery, it is in my eyes the perfect accessory, I know a lot people say shoes or even handbags, but for me I love how different pieces of jewellery can affect my mood and jazz up an outfit. My love of jewellery also makes me hunt out new pieces, whether that is rummaging through vintage and charity stores, or searching online, which is exactly how I stumbled upon these gorgeous pieces designed by Laura Gravestock.

I think it was my love for Gossip Girl that made me take notice as I have been on the look out for an XOXO ring for a while, and this beauty is so cute and dainty that I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it. To be honest Laura’s entire ‘Written Collection’ is divine, for me who isn’t a lover of gold it is perfect as you can get all the designs in sterling silver, and if you are after a bargain it is also cheaper. This XOXO ring is £59 if you go for the 18ct Gold Plated ring, but in Sterling Silver it is only £39.

Another stand-out piece is also this Star, not only is it cute, but come on this beauty will go with everything and stars don’t really ever go out of fashion do they!!! I love how much of the collection is perfect for the pinky finger, I love rings on my little finger but plain bands are boring and OTT large ones are too much, these are perfection.

As well as cute rings the collection also features necklaces, bracelets, and these cool hoop earrings, yes I am loving the 80s vibe with the gold hoops. I love the Love and Peace ones, but you call also get Pussy Galore or how about some flirty earrings with Call Me on, or if you like you can choose your own phrase.

What I love about Laura Gravestock is how simply the designs are, they have mass appeal, and best of all they are great everyday pieces. I find a lot of jewellery is amazing for being OTT but what everyone wants is something that they can never take off that will go with everything, if like me you are after that, then you will certainly find that in Laura’s designs. Also Laura has recently just been named in the Professional Jewellers Hot 100 list – so I reckon buy up everything now before everyone else catches on – and trust me they will!!!

[Pics: Laura Gravestock]

Tags: Jewellery, Laura Gravestock

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Sep 09 2011

Funky Jewellery: Brooches Made Modern

I love jewellery, my friend is all about her rings, me on the other hand I’m a bit of necklace and bracelet gal; but I think I am going to have to add brooches to that list as I have fallen in love with these beauties from young German designers, Berit Lüdecke and Kerstin Reilemann, also known as Snug.

I found these gorgeous brooches at online shop Howkapow, which if you haven’t been to you should they do some amazing pieces, most of which are from new designers.

Each brooch is hand-made in Hannover and comes packaged in an adorable recycled box *love the graph paper packaging* and all retail at £20. All retro-inspired in design you can choose between my favourite the mustard-coloured wooden Blowball brooch, the pretty petrol-coloured Folklore brooch, this powder-blue wooden Swallow brooch, or how about this cute oak-coloured Flower brooch. I have to admit I kind of want them all.

I am fascinated to know if anyone else under the age of 50 works a good brooch, as the only ones I have in my jewellery box have been passed down to me, which don’t get me wrong are gorgeous just not so modern.

Do you have any funky brooches in your jewellery box?

Tags: Brooches, Howkapow, Jewellery, Snug

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Sep 06 2011

Video Loving: House of Harlow 1960 – Fall 2011

Nicole Richie looks stunning in this video showcasing pieces from her fall 2011 collection for her jewellery label House of Harlow 1960. The brand complements her Winter Kate ready-to-wear label, and for fall the collection plays with ‘the juxtaposition of casual and luxe’, and I have to admit it is gorgeous.

I have fallen in love with the big gold cuff *around the 15 second mark* as well as that completely exquisite head-piece, if only I could look as cool as Nicole Richie wearing it!!!

Tags: House of Harlow, House of Harlow 1960, Jewellery, Nicole Richie

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Aug 25 2011

Jewellery Loving: Margaux Lange Deconstructs Barbie

I have blogged about random Barbie jewellery and accessories before, and even the use of just Barbie parts like in the Nokia advert, but none quite as weird and cool as this jewellery designed by Margaux Lange that I have found on my new fav place Etsy.

“I re-member Barbie fondly” Margaux Lange

Basically, what makes this New York-based designer’s jewellery very unique is that she hacks up Barbie and Ken dolls; so whether it is lots of Barbie smiles, or Barbie’s legs making up a necklace, or even the heart of Barbie making a brooch, this is jewellery to make a statement.

The line is called the Plastic Body Series and uses salvaged doll parts, hand-fabricated sterling silver and pigmented resins to make earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, brooches, pendants, and bangles, with prices ranging from $150 to $650. Sadly, these beauties above are all one-off pieces, otherwise I would have been ordering the ‘Kiss With Heart Necklace’ with both Ken and Barbie on.

I have to admit I do love this twisted jewellery, and the art of up-cycling really appeals to me, so with that and my love of Barbie I have added my top three pieces from her Etsy shop to my wish list.

First up is the Have-a-Heart Bust Pendant, $190, salvaged Barbie doll breasts encased in a cast sterling silver heart.

Closely followed by this delicate Evil Eye Pendant, $150; I love how it even has Barbie’s signature glittery eye makeup, very cool piece finished nicely with a cubic zirconia gemstone drop. Also this evil eye amulet will help ward off evil and bring good luck and protection to the wearer, see what’s not to love!!

For my final pick I have gone for the cool yet kind of creepy with these Hand Pull Thru Earrings, $150, this art jewellery will certainly make you stand out in a crowd!!

[All Pics: Margaux Lange]

Tags: Barbie, Jewellery, Margaux Lange

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Aug 12 2011

Jewellery Loving: Minnie Mawi

A while back Disney Couture teased about the up-coming collaboration with Mawi jewellery, and finally the pieces have been revealed and they are super cute!!

The ‘Minnie Mawi’ collection is available from September and is all about Minnie Mouse, featuring rings, necklaces, bracelets and stud earrings with pearls, ribbons, silvers and rose Gold.

My favourite pieces are *I’ve gone for five as couldn’t choose 1 or even 3*: the statement Rose Gold-plated and black pearl ring at the top, this striking black hematite plated pearl necklace, the Gold-plated Swarovski Mickey Mouse Ears bangle, the Rose Gold-plated black pearl Minnie Mouse necklace, and the adorable Minnie Stud Earrings.

Prices you ask, well the collection will retail between £32 and £150. I just love how you can instantly see that the jewellery is Mawi and the limited-edition line I am sure will be a sell out, I think a ring would be a great addition to my jewellery box.

[Pics: Mawi]

Tags: Disney, Disney Couture, Jewellery, Mawi

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Aug 10 2011

New Crush: Me and Zena – Jewellery For The Unruly

I love discovering new jewellery labels, I know my jewellery box is over flowing, but there is always room for another cute piece!! The label that is getting me all excited is the funky Me & Zena, the brainchild of designer Zena Mckeown, which caught my eye at the Pure London trade show yesterday.

The piece that made me a little too giddy was this adorable Roller Girl Roller Skate necklace, as soon as I saw it I may have embarrassed myself slightly in front of the designer Zena, but with my latest obsession over Roller Girls at the Forever 21 and Wildfox parties I just want to be a Malibu Barbie with retro skates!! Also did I mention that this cutie is only £18, I know great right, I love the pink skates but I do prefer a silver chain, dilemma!!

As well as quirky charm necklaces they also do the most amazing rings, my favourite being this Bright Eyes Rabbit Ring, £25. This little bunny is so cute with its sparkling eyes, and is available in gold tones with green eyes and silver toned with blue eyes. Me & Zena also has a celebrity following, with this ring being spotted on Fearne Cotton.

I also love the Mighty Robot Locket Necklace, £28, I love its dangly arms, sparkly eyes, and an opening locket chest – so cute I want him. Considering getting this quirky Robot Lovers Pack, £35, as it has the Might Robot Locket and the Atomic Robot Charm, as well as a Robot Postcard and two witty badges, that ticks three of the things I collect: jewellery, badges and postcards – WANT!!!

If you haven’t already heard of Me & Zena then trust me you have to check it out.

Tags: Jewellery, Me & Zena

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Aug 01 2011

Tweet Tweet: Cute Twitter-Inspired Jewellery

If you follow me on Twitter, then you will already know that I am a little Twitter-obsessed, if you aren’t why not hey??? So I thought I would do a blog post that combines two of my loves tweeting and jewellery as I found three cute necklaces.

1. Tweetie Bird Necklace, Alyssa Smith, £55

I recently found jewellery designer Alyssa Smith on Twitter, and I adore this cute necklace, as do celebs Suzi Perry, Dawn Porter, Gail Porter and Carol Vorderman who have all been spotted wearing it. The collection also includes Tweetie bracelet, earrings and cufflinks.

2. Handmade Silver Necklace with Small Round Bird, Miranda Hughes, £39

This design is a contemporary dog-tag for the social age featuring a delicately hand-pierced bird detailing from English jewellery designer Miranda Hughes. I also love that this ‘label’ collection has a matching round bracelet and earrings, simple yet elegant.

3. A Whale of a Tale, Elsie Belle, £16.95

A new find for me is Elsie Belle who designs vintage-inspired pieces and I am quite taken with this stamped brass whale pendant that just reminded me of the Twitter ‘fail’ whale. The gold necklace is adorned with three little hand wired vintage Japanese glass bead bubbles – cute right?

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