Easy Breezy Spring Dressing

Okay so this dress is so not one i'd usually go for, but the minute I saw it, I kind of fell for it and thought i'd share it with ya... Along with some killer accessories, of course.

1. Dogeared necklaces, bracelets and trinkets are some of the cutest around and really do make wonderful gifts. This little Key to Happiness pendant, available from ASOS for £56, is a gold-dipped delight that is sure to put a smile on your face, whatever the weather.

2. Aah Mulberry, you simply MUST stop. I've been fawning over this new Willow tote style for months now, and this crisp white edition is just what my summer wardrobe needs. In leather with ostrich detailing and golden hardware, this bag just exudes luxurious Spring elegance. A spacious tote with a zip-off clutch bag, what more could you ask for? It almost makes the £2000 price tag feel like a steal (!!). Shop the white Willow and other equally divine shades here. 

3. A simple shirt dress always requires a pair of cool, chunky heels and these Kurt Geiger London sandals are just the ticket to add an edge to this Chambray shift. They are £140 here. 

4. Stacked rings are an easy way to add a little individuality to a look, and these Monica Vinader rings are a little bit bohemian providing this dress with a hefty dose of West-Coast everyday glamour. This on trend pastel green shade is just delightful. It is £65 here.

5. Keeping things lovely and tonal, this Monica Vinader stack ring (also £65 here) comes in this delightful shade of deep denim blue- the perfect partner to a Chambray shift. 

6. This light Chambray shift by Joie is my latest obsession. It is so delightfully simple, yet so stylish and is perfect to dress up for the office or down for lounging by the poolside. With an optional belt (which i'd need to nip in at the waist!), this dress is an easy-breezy Springtime hit. You can buy it for £149.81 on Shopbop here.

LFW AW13: Shiny Pretty Things

Apologies that my bog posts are have been few and far between of late, I have been so busy. Like insanely busy. I have totally forgotten that I am actually still at uni, and I don't doubt for even one second that my grade this term is going to have to go down the toilet... Go easy on me, tutors, i've been working super duper hard.

I am so exhausted that I literally sleep every time I sit down for more than half an hour. Gotta love a snooze on the central line.

Of course, it is LFW at present, and I have not only been busy with shows for my blog, but I have also been offered some lovely treats by Handpicked Media, who put a number of us bloggers up in a stunning suite of the One Aldwych hotel. I have also been busy with work at Atelier-To-Go, who held an exciting pop-up event in Abimarvel's Apartment.

Let's just say, it's been a busy few days.

As i have been such a dire blogger and haven't posted thus far, I thought I would condense all my LFW observations into a number of categories, and first up is the aptly titled Shiny Pretty Things, full of glistening jewellery from a number of Fashion Week presentations and exhibitions. Enjoy! 

Skulls and Sparkles

1. Skull and Flower Ring £171
2. Silver Crystal Ring £303
3. Sapphire Skull Ring £400
4. Skull and Flower Ring in Silver £72
5. Magic Ring £99
6. Crystal and Gold Ring £385

I have been infatuated with Zoe & Morgan jewellery for quite some time now, and with Christmas just a few months away, I felt it best to begin posting some beautiful gift ideas. Just if anyone wants to treat me, you know? 

These are such beautifully delicate pieces which will last a lifetime. While they are a little bit on the expensive side, these rings are unique and understated but still fashion forward.

Shop the ever fabulous Zoe & Morgan here. It is fine jewellery with a cool, grungy twist. 

The perfect stocking filler for princesses and wealthy sorts, or simply a great "main present" for the rest of us!

Best of British Launch

I don't know about you, but I am madly in love with Alex Monroe jewellery, and it breaks my heart that my student budget means that my jewellery box is so sparse. My heart sunk a little bit more when I saw these Alex Monroe Best of British pendants, all jubilee ready. The little gingerbread man is quite possibly the cutest thing i've seen in a long time, and that rose gold fox is adorable.

If you're lucky enough to be able to afford one of these treats, head along to their launch event at the Alex Monroe boutique in London. The event is from midday to 8pm on the 31st of May- directions to the Bermondsey store can be found online here. 

Not only will you be able to gawp at these pretty trinkets, but there are also goodie bags and prizes sponsored by brands like Burt's Bees, Penhaligons, Belvoir and Holdsworth chocolates. 

You'd be crazy not to go! More details here.  

Cash or Cals?

As Easter approaches, and shops fill with enticing chocolate-y delights, I have never felt hungrier. Constantly. I WANT CHOCOLATE NOW... Please.

I have decided, after finding out that the majority of easter eggs contain an excess of 800 calories- a thought that sends shivers down my spin, I will be good about being bad and simply ask for a small box of Charbonnel et Walker pink Marc de Champagne truffles, despite the hugely tempting eggs that wink at me from the new Hotel Chocolat store in Edinburgh.

Or, instead of gaining several hundred pounds, I could lose several thousand pounds and buy a Fabergé egg pendant from their new online store? Different kind of pound, but still.

The beautifully intricate trinkets are extravagantly expensive and coincide with the lovely Big Egg Hunt in London (London, I miss you). The website states that the dazzling rose gold and diamond offering at £6738 is the perfect easter gift, and if that is the case my parents have been slacking, big time.

If I receive another pack of Mini Eggs expect a full diva strop, this sapphire and diamond one should do  nicely.