Over the last few years, Pinterest has fuelled my desire to wear a dainty, delicate rings on every finger, so as a result I have quite a ringdrobe. But funnily enough I've never been a jewellery junkie growing up, mainly due to the fact I'm quite selective and have a particular taste, which makes selecting jewellery a difficult task. And whilst my collection primarily consists of Pandora's best selling stacker rings, I have recently acquired a new, rather unique ring from Clogau, which has taken nicely to my index finger and hasn't been removed ever since.
Handcrafted and beautifully designed the Clogau Gold Life Affinity Stacking Ring £99.00* is timeless and elegant. The Celtic inspired ring features sterling silver ivy leaves that look a little like interlocking hearts and a ribbon of rare 9 carat Welsh gold. The stacker ring looks minimal worn alone, but also looks great layered with other pieces (layering isn't just for your autumn wardrobe!). I particularly like the combination of metals as my ring collection is primarily silver. But I'm also intrigued by Clogau's heritage. Clogau is a second generation family business based in Wales who for 25 years have used rare Welsh gold taken from the Clogau St.David's Gold Mine in Snowdonia in their range of jewellery. And I was surprised to find that Welsh gold has been used to provide wedding rings for the Royal family as far back as 1923 - if it's good enough for the Royals its good enough for me! The Celtic heritage resonates in their designs and also on the inside of the ring bands where the Welsh dragon and Clogau hallmark are proudly displayed.
Pandora has taken the jewellery industry by storm over the last few years. I mean, who doesn't own one of their stackable rings? I for one know that in my household alone, we own several Pandora earrings, bracelets and rings - in fact, we could be stockists! And today I want to introduce you to a new member of my Pandora family their Classic Elegance Ring*.
The sparkly number from Pandora was kindly gifted to me from Mococo official Pandora stockists and online jewellers, who stock a wide selection of jewellery brands including Thomas Sabo, Swarovski and Olivia Burton. The Pandora Classic Elegance Ring arrived beautifully gifted wrapped and once I pulled the ribbon and opened the box, my inner magpie was overwhelmed with joy when I set eyes on the dazzling cubic zirconia. The stone isn't too large, or too small and is set on a sterling silver band of shimmering stones and as I don't have the most delicate of fingers, I get more stones - bonus! The hand-finished, vintage-inspired solitaire ring is elegant, classic and simply stunning. The ring can be worn alone or with sleek bands and looks expensive, yet is reasonably priced costing just £60.00.
The sparkly number from Pandora was kindly gifted to me from Mococo official Pandora stockists and online jewellers, who stock a wide selection of jewellery brands including Thomas Sabo, Swarovski and Olivia Burton. The Pandora Classic Elegance Ring arrived beautifully gifted wrapped and once I pulled the ribbon and opened the box, my inner magpie was overwhelmed with joy when I set eyes on the dazzling cubic zirconia. The stone isn't too large, or too small and is set on a sterling silver band of shimmering stones and as I don't have the most delicate of fingers, I get more stones - bonus! The hand-finished, vintage-inspired solitaire ring is elegant, classic and simply stunning. The ring can be worn alone or with sleek bands and looks expensive, yet is reasonably priced costing just £60.00.
Come late august the high street's beachwear offerings are frankly dire. And whilst many of us are eyeing up the stores latest A/W collections, I for one have a very large Boohoo holiday wish list! I've always relied on Boohoo for holiday wear. They have a holiday shop filled with holiday essentials all of which are very reasonably priced.
TOP 5 BEACH BAG ESSENTIALS:
1. SPF
You’d be a fool not to lather up with SPF. There is so much choice on the market from gel, creams and sprays, waterproof and all day formulas so make sure you pick something best suited for you. Remember SPF is your #1 holiday requirement so invest money into your protection and pack a body, face and lip SPF. My favourite brand of sunscreen is Piz Buin. It’s lightweight and non greasy.
2. HYDRATING MIST
My skin gets parched after sitting in the sun and a hydrating mist does the job of taking that tight feeling away. My top choice is the Avène Thermal Water Spray, its soothing and anti-irritating. It is also great for helping to treat sunburn and prickly heat - and I can't stress how horrid this is.
My skin gets parched after sitting in the sun and a hydrating mist does the job of taking that tight feeling away. My top choice is the Avène Thermal Water Spray, its soothing and anti-irritating. It is also great for helping to treat sunburn and prickly heat - and I can't stress how horrid this is.
3. BEACH COVER UP
Pack a beach cover up to throw over your swimwear. But remember you can still catch the sun through sheer clothing, so take cover under a parasol and pack a floppy hat!
4. HAND SANITISER
Any bag should contain hand sanitiser. Need I tell you why? Soap & Glory offer the best antibacterial hand gel. It smells like grapefruit, dries quickly, isn’t sticky and costs just £2.50.
Any bag should contain hand sanitiser. Need I tell you why? Soap & Glory offer the best antibacterial hand gel. It smells like grapefruit, dries quickly, isn’t sticky and costs just £2.50.
5. READING MATERIAL
On holiday I’m a book whore, that may be little crass, but true, last year I read 4 books in the space of 7 days. So I always make sure I've packed my favourite paper back, or picked up a glossy magazine (or two) in the airport. On my trip to Greece back in June I read ‘I Let You Go’ by Clare Mackinstosh in less than 24 hours - highly recommend you give it a read, especially if you liked 'Gone Girl'! Any good book recommendations, leave them below.
On holiday I’m a book whore, that may be little crass, but true, last year I read 4 books in the space of 7 days. So I always make sure I've packed my favourite paper back, or picked up a glossy magazine (or two) in the airport. On my trip to Greece back in June I read ‘I Let You Go’ by Clare Mackinstosh in less than 24 hours - highly recommend you give it a read, especially if you liked 'Gone Girl'! Any good book recommendations, leave them below.
Let’s all take a minute to appreciate the beauty of my new watch courtesy of Olivia Burton. I had been searching for the perfect watch for months and swooning over several on my Pinterest and Instagram feed. But then I spotted the Olivia Burton Big Dial Mink & Rose Gold Watch and it was perfect.
I’m a lover of rose gold (who isn’t?) and the soft vintage hue of this Olivia Burton watch won me over. The textured mink pale leather strap, paired with the large rose gold plated dial, creates a classic and classy watch that can easily be worn with any outfit. On the underside of the dial, the words ‘Olivia Burton London’ have been embossed along with the little bird motif, making it all that more special.
I ordered the OB Big Dial Watch online from Topshop. I used a Topshop gift card I had received at Christmas from my boyfriend’s parents and at the time Topshop were offering free express delivery (winning!). The watch was originally £75.00, but after I had used my gift card, it cost a very reasonable £50. The watch came with a 2-year guarantee and arrived in a cushioned watch box and ever since has become a firm favourite of mine. If you are considering buying a watch, I highly suggest you take a look at the Olivia Burton range, the watches are substantially more affordable than the likes of Daniel Worthington watches and are simply beautiful.
Do you own a watch?
On Tuesday 23rd September, it was the 6th year of Vogue’s Fashion’s Night Out and I was kindly invited along to Superdry’s flagship store on Regent Street, to celebrate their new A/W collection. After I received my invitation, I excitably took to Twitter to see who else was attending. After finding a handful of bloggers who had also been invited, I arranged to meet Penny (from Lillies And Love) at London Liverpool Street. I must admit I was a little nervous whilst making my way into London, as this was the first event I have attended, but Penny was lovely and made me feel totally at ease.
The event was held in the premium lounge and when myself and Penny arrived, a styling presentation from Lilah Parsons (model and MTV presenter) was taking place. She wore a Coachella-esque fringed Superdry leather jacket, that had her initials on the back, in colourful varsity letters. This leather jacket is actually very popular amongst celebrities, such as Cara and Poppy Delevingne. After the presentation finished, we listened to music from The Fireflies, a soulful, acoustic duo. You can check their music out here.
Next we browsed the rails and I must admit, quality aside, in the past I have never been the biggest fan of Superdry. I find their clothing to be quite sporty and masculine and I don’t really like the fact their logo is largely visible on their hoodies and t-shirts, but I was pleasantly surprised with the new collection. The collection is feminine, simplistic and wearable with sequin dresses, pretty printed collared shirts and leather jackets. It was the Superdry leather jackets that caught my eye on the evening, they are unbelievably soft, some of which are also beautifully embellished. The new collection has totally converted me and I will without a doubt be adding a couple of pieces from the new collection, to my Christmas wishlist.
After being introduced to the lovely Katerina (from Carousel Diary) we took the opportunity to take a dip into the pick 'n' mix and dive (not literally) into a chest of Chi coconut milk. Whilst sipping my chocolate coconut milk, myself, Penny and Katerina talked all things blogging. It was lovely meeting fellow bloggers. I must thank Superdry and Maddie from the Joe Blogs Network, I throughly enjoyed myself and can’t wait for next years #FNO.
I was also very kindly gifted a Superdry Saint Tall Leather Jacket and I love it! It’s an autumn essential, the leather is super soft and the jacket has three front pockets, zipped cuffs and a playful colour lining. If I designed a leather jacket this would be it! I have already got a lot of wear out of it and I’m certain it will be a staple for the autumn, winter months. I wore it to the event, with my new Topshop dupe boots. Thank you Superdry for the generous gift!
Say hello to my new booties! I haven’t had them long and I’m already head over heels (pardon the pun)! After reading Amelia Liana’s post where she expressed her love for her new Topshop boots, I wanted them and listen up ladies, I bought them.... but at a third of the price.
I bought these boots (pictured above) online from eBay here for £22.99 plus £3.99 p&p, a total of £26.98, that’s a saving of over £50! I couldn’t believe my eyes when I found them online, they might not be real leather, but they are exactly the same! The cute strap, buckle detailing, the fact they are slip on, elasticated and with the gold heel, a pretty decent dupe for Topshops MINE Leather Buckled Ankle Boots which are on sale for £80.00! Madness. I didn’t even think twice about buying them.
I bought these boots (pictured above) online from eBay here for £22.99 plus £3.99 p&p, a total of £26.98, that’s a saving of over £50! I couldn’t believe my eyes when I found them online, they might not be real leather, but they are exactly the same! The cute strap, buckle detailing, the fact they are slip on, elasticated and with the gold heel, a pretty decent dupe for Topshops MINE Leather Buckled Ankle Boots which are on sale for £80.00! Madness. I didn’t even think twice about buying them.
I received them in the post within 4 days of ordering them (from UK seller) and I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of these boots, they are just as good, if not better than previous boots I have owned from high street stores, such as New Look. They heel isn’t that high, so are comfortable to wear throughout the day and they look pretty good when worn with jeans, skirts and dresses. They are the perfect A/W boots. Love them. Looks like #FeelingFrugal paid off.
The contents of any makeup bag is very important. But, I think we can all agree that there is also nothing better, than a brand new, downright pretty makeup bag! I have got through a handful of makeup bags (haven’t we all!?), one of which I won at some form of a makeup party, which I loved for years along with my much loved Ted Baker makeup bag and then, along came the Sewlomax makeup bag.
Funnily enough I had be eyeing up these makeup bags online and dithering about which one I would like and during my online shopping crave, I entered a giveaway over on Hayley’s blog, a.k.a The London Beauty Queen. I’m not normally one to enter giveaways, but she was giving away 5 Sewlomax makeup bags, so I didn’t hesitate to enter. And I’m sure you know what I’m going to say next? Yep, that’s right, I only went and won one - it must have been my lucky day.
Sewlomax was Created by Emma Lomax back in 2011. She creates crafty, ethical, fun, stylish, wash bags, tablet cases, phone cases, glass cases and pencil cases! Each product is lovingly handmade and hand embodied. What’s not to love?
The makeup bag I won came beautifully wrapped in a box and tissue paper and is simply a beautifully designed canvas bag, which has been ethically sourced and treated with Scotchguard™ to protect it from stains, which means you can wipe clean your Sewlomax bag. I think this is great, as the majority of makeup bags I have used, have ended up covered in all sorts and this finish means it will last even longer! The bright raspberry pink makeup bag, has a gold zip, with the added touch of a little gold sewing thread reel and I love it! These makeup bags are a must have for any beauty addict like myself and are also a fab gift idea!
Emma adds new styles regularly, so I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next! And get this, you can design your own bespoke makeup bag! A feature I have just found whilst browsing online... I must admit I’m tempted! I also really like the lipstick pouch in cream which you can find here. Once again thank you to both Hayley and Emma! I’m very much looking forward to filling it with all my favourite makeup products.
What’s your favourite makeup bag?
Hey everyone! Firstly I just want to apologise about this post being a tad late. And secondly is it really July already?! Right let's get down to business! It is time to show you a few bits which I have loved during June. All these items I give 5 out of 5 stars, so in my opinion they are great and worth a buy! I have also chosen two fashion items which I also LOVE. Enjoy.
I simply LOVE this shampoo and conditioner, I picked it up in my local Superdrug store as it was a new product and I just couldn't resist! It is a little on the pricey side and at first I was hesitant to buying it, but it smells lovely and after using conditioner from Organic Surge I was drawn in by the products organic qualities. Organix have a different range of shampoo and conditioner suited for different hair needs. The pair I bought has 'a blend of cherry blossom extracts and asian ginseng root which helps rejuvenate the scalp and hair follicle to add volume to the root while nourishing your hair with replenishing rice milk and bamboo extract for hydration and shine' - JUST WOW! And it has done just that, it smells lovely, makes my hair feels great and is so nourishing and leaves my hair soft and bouncy. I highly recommend that you check out this range of hair care products.
I'am a huge fan of +Tanya Burr and bought this product after she recommend it in a few of her youtube videos (if you haven't checked out her channel or blog - where have you been!?) So I bought this product on my boots advantage points as a treat to myself (cheeky!) and it is amazing. It is a liquid, milky like fake tan for the face and neck. It is great if you want a quick glow or your face needs a pick me up. It is easy to apply, using a cotton wool pad and wiping it onto the face and neck. It is packed with vitamins and is effortless, delivering a natural healthy looking tan without any streaks. I can't fault it. It is a little on the pricey side at £18 however I feel it is worth every penny and Im certain this will be something I re-purchase in the future.
I haven't been sleeping well recently and my regular concealer just isn't cutting it! I normally use this for the odd spot and to cover redness however it has been brilliant at brightening up my eyes and concealing my big brown circles! I have it in the shade NW20, which is a little light for me at the moment, but is perfect for the use of brightening under the eye. I don't know what I would have done this month without this little product! So if you suffer from dark bags and need a creamy concealer which is long lasting, then I highly recommend this concealer.
If you follow my blog I have mentioned this product in a couple of previous posts. I received this produce in my June Glossybox and I have grown to love it! This isn't just any mascara! It contains a growth active called SymPeptide Xlash, which is proven to give visible effect on the length and thickness of your lashes. I have defiantly seen a visible difference in my lashes. They look a lot longer and thicker without mascara which is a bonus. But the mascara itself is great. The rubber brush separates my lashes perfectly and makes my lashes look amazing. This is defiantly worth a try if you are bored with your current mascara or would love longer lashes. For under £10 you can't go wrong.
I came across this little star product in Boots. I have had my eye on it (excuse the pun) for a little while now and took the plunge when I saw it was on offer. I have been applying it sparingly every morning and night - you dont need much of the product which is good as it is on the pricey side. It also works over make-up! It has significantly helped reduce puffiness and dark circles under my eyes and I would say it instantly works brightening up my under eye - making me look a little more awake than I really am! The Good Things range really deserves to be promoted in Boots! The products have been developed by award-winning beauty writer Alice Hart-Davis, and the range uses super-fruit beauty boosters to create super effective skin care! I will defiantly be buying some more products from this range.
These sold out beauties were such a bargain in my eyes at £27.99! I have worn them every time I have had the opportunity in the last month! I just totally love them! They are super comfy and flattering and I have had many people ask me where I bought them! I actually wanted them in black, however they where all sold out so I got brown instead - but it makes a nice change and I'm now glad I bought this colour as much of my new jewellery is gold. New Look currently has a great range of heels and I recommend you take a look.
This chunky rope necklace from Miss Selfridge has been my favourite necklace this month. It was pricey costing just over £15 but I saw it and I instantly loved it and had to have it! So I didn't think twice about the price - oops! I now have a rather large collection of chunky "statement" necklaces, but this one is a little different! It looks great paired with a cream chiffon top with jeans and even paired with my lovely new heels from New Look.
What have you been loving in June? Anyone got products to recommend?
Emily
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