Friday, 8 May 2015

Summer 2015 Jewellery Must-Haves.

Being brought up in a family-owned business, one of my main heart-felt obsessions is Jewellery.
From bangles to ear cuffs and anklets to pinky rings, I love all things pretty, sparkly and wearable. Jewellery can not only be used to dress up or dress down an outfit, it can even make one, and therefore, is the vital ingredient to completing your look, no matter what style you go for.

Here is a selection of items I've brought together for you to create the perfect Summer look this 2015!


All Things Rings



From left to right: Pinky £9, Fiorelli CZ £32, Twisted £12, Clogau Rose Gold £99, Cai Onyx £24, Band £16, Moonstone 3 Design £56, Singular Moonstone £30, Bobble band £14

These are the rings that I stack and wear all day, every day- and as you can see, I'm a confessed addict. I love the depth of moonstone in rings because its wearable with all colours and adds depth to simple outfits such as linens and whites. 
I also tend to stick to silver, although I think the mix of rose gold compliments skin tones well!

Simple Statement Necklaces

From left to right: Coeur De Lion GeoCube Collier in Swarovski Crystal and Stone White code no. K432 £119.00, Coeur De Lion Geocube Collier Multi colour Swarovski Crystal code no. K4245 Reduced from £199 to £105

I LOVE the simplicity and style of this German brand Coeur De Lion. They handmake a huge range of coloured jewellery crafted from Swarovski crystal and semi-precious stones, making it sure to be your perfect statement piece this Summer.
Paired with a block coloured dress or plain outfit, these necklaces are sure to create a true statement and that bring out true effortless and sophisticated style.

Detail Bangles













From left to right: Sterling silver Messaged Bangle £66.99 £45.99, Danon Satinized Silver effect bangle with dangly heart £20.99, Sterling silver arrow bangle £54.99 £39.99

Silver bangles are great every day accessories that are perfect for easy, quick style! These detailed bangles can be worn with anything too add class and detail, making them a great piece of jewellery to wear on a regular basis.
A combination of bangles can also look great if you don't usually wear much jewellery and want to especially dress up your chosen look. And whats more!? They're so reasonable to buy...so get collecting!

Elegant Earrings

From left to right: Hot Diamonds Eternal Rose Sterling Silver and Rose Gold Diamond Studs £59.95 £49.99, Sterling Silver and CZ Flower Studs £29.00

These elegant, small and delicate stud earrings are a really lovely way to brighten up your style this summer. And lets face it, who doesn't love flowers? The small diamonds and CZs in the centre of the earring also add an extra glitz to the design, making it greta for both day and night!

All of the jewellery shown can be found at http://www.therealthingjewellery.co.uk/ or in store.
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Tuesday, 5 May 2015

Find the Best Swimwear for your Body Shape

As we all know summer is just around the corner, and what comes with summer? Sun, sea and...well you can finish that one off.
BUT, summer isn't all sunshine and rainbows! All of us ladies are different, and what comes with that is a large range of different beachwear. Its nice for us all to accentuate our best features! But which bikini shape is right for you? 

One problem I come to every year when planning my holiday shop is which swimwear to buy for my body shape. Rather than having an exciting upbuild to my holiday, I find that shopping for the perfect bikini turns into more of a chore, specifically in finding one that suits me but also doesn't break the bank!

From curvier frames to athletic body shapes, here is what my research has found to help us all choose the right swimsuit to flatter our frames!

Pear Shape
As the name suggests! You're curvy at the thighs and hips, but smaller on the of your body frame, just like Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian. 

Look For: 

  • Finding the correct coverage for your bottom half and something that should draw the eyes upwards to balance your proportions.
  • Patterned/eye-catching tops or plunging necklines 
  • High-waisted bottoms to accentuate your small waist 
  • Tie-waist bottoms
  • Bikinis that you can buy the tops and bottoms separately so you can get the perfect fit for both halves of your body

Avoid: 

  • Thick banded bottoms e.g. boy shorts 
  • Bottoms with busy prints
  • Ruching, draping and pleating- although a little is fine
Swimwear:

ASOS
Bottoms £8
Top £11






LIPSY
Bottoms £12
Top £14








RIVER ISLAND
Swimsuit £35










Apple Shape
This shape is for the more rounded body, as you carry most of your weight round your middle. Similar to celebs Queen Latifa, Jessica Simpson and Meghan Trainor.

Look for:
  • Costumes or bikinis that smooth your middle- material containing lycra
  • Thicker straps 
  • Show off your legs by opting for a high-cut bottom
  • Gathered fabrics and 'wrap-style' designs
  • If the weight is carried slightly lower, try a high-waisted retro style bikini
  • Eye-catching details around the neckline e.g. embellishments
Avoid:
  • Thin straps that may make you appear smoother
  • Over-simplistic bikinis 
  • Low-cut bottoms
  • Body-hugging costumes with little detail or range of colour
Swimwear:

SWIMWEAR365
Swimsuit £24.99








POUR MOI
Top £27
Bottoms £22







ASOS
Top £20
Bottoms £14









Hourglass
If you're curvy with full bust, hips, thighs and bum then your shapes Hourglass! Just like Marilyn Munroe, Kelly Brook and Scarlett Johansson.

Look for:
  • Swimwear that highlights your curves but gives a good balance of coverage and support
  • Asymmetrical suits that highlight the neck and collarbones
  • Colour block swimwear that highlight your shape
  • Vintage style suits
  • Lucky for you! you can get away with a number of different suits as long as they have a good balance
Avoid:
  • If you aren't too happy about exaggerating your curves, stay away from thick straps and monokinis 
  • Mix-matched tops and bottoms- they can make your body look disproportional 
  • Straps that are too thin and don't give enough support
  • Bottoms that don't give enough coverage on your bottom half as well as your top- try and get separate buys to get just the right fit for you!
Swimwear: 
ASOS
Top £18
Bottoms £16








MISSGUIDED
Top £15
Bottoms £12








NEXT
Top £18
Bottoms £14









Athletic/Slender
If you're body is more straight up and down, with fewer curves, your body type is likely to be slender or more athletic. Celebs with similar figures include the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz and even Angelina Jolie! 

Look for: 
  • Accentuate your curves with styles that help flaunt your frame- suits with less coverage, for example
  • Tops or bottoms with bold prints, ruffles and embellishments
  • Cut-out monokinis or bikinis
  • Smaller swimsuit bottoms create the illusion of a bigger bum!
  • Triangle tops or bust booster tops
Avoid: 
  • Straight-down one pieces 
  • Bandeau bikinis that give no flare to your figure
  • Square or rectangular designs that make your body look straighter
  • Block colours
  • Buying separately, athletic/slender figures usually have around the same size top and bottom, so don't waste money buying separately where it makes sense not to!
Swimwear:
MISSGUIDED
Bikini £25









BOOHOO
Bikini £18









LIPSY
Swimsuit £35





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