I Can't Believe It's Not Cartier

I am in love with this necklace! It is so bang-on trend for AW 2012/13 and is just unbelievably gorgeous. It looks like something Elizabeth Taylor would have worn- it could easily be vintage!

As luck would have it, though, this beauty is not vintage Cartier, it is new season Zara and is a snip at just £29.99 (seriously!)

Wear with a lace tee and tailored shorts for a seriously stylish look with a nod to next season. Race to you to Zara!

Royal Rendezvous!

Instant Update: Zara Bib

I adore this Zara bib- perfect worn with white or neutrals for a really stylish look, or just to dress up denim!

Definitely on my "end of term treat" list... It's ever expanding, as you can expect!

What do you think of this necklace? Hit or miss? Comment below or tweet me @SWfashion_

Two In One!

Sweetie Pie!

I love jewellery more than anything! Every single outfit, my friends joke, would be completed by “a blazer and lots of jewellery”. My signature pieces are layered gold pendants- current favourites include a layered fine chain with peace charms by Freedom at Topshop and a long gold Stella McCartney heart pendant- a fine gold watch, simple earrings and LOADS of rings. Anything from a Solange Azagury-Partridge inspired lips knuckleduster to fine Monica Vinader-esque rings from a little shop in Primrose Hill (a snip at £12- so many complements on them!), I have an ornamental swan on my desk with its neck cowering beneath a glistening stack of rings.

I love classy pieces like my garnet and diamond ring, an eighteenth birthday present, but I also love the truly kitsch and almost tacky. While fashion snobs would sneer at a necklace resembling a string of flumps or a Biscuit Boutique party ring necklace, I swoon at their total cuteness!

Imagine my joy, then, when I stumbled upon Punky Allsorts online. First I saw the amazing gummy bear rings, then I fell head over heels with the jewellery- everything from cola bottles to a “roast dinner” ring! I just love it, and I’m not the only one.

Recently Rita Ora donned the Bourbon biscuit knuckleduster (see it HERE on my new blog finding!), and Katy Perry often rocks Punky Allsorts pieces, like this baked beans ring which I think is just adorable!

If, like me, you have a sweet tooth but cannot feast on Haribos and iced gems as often as you may like, then Punky Allsorts may be just what you need… However, looking at all these sweet treats is making me hungry. 

Apologies skinny jeans, there is a tin of Quality Street calling my name. 

Acid Yellow? Easy Peasy!

This 'Three Floor' dress is a gorgeous, fashion forward piece to invest in (£68 here). The cut looks very Victoria by Victoria Beckham-esque and the neoprene fabric is very flattering, the best part, however, is the gorgeous zingy colour- perfect for this unseasonably warm weather! 

It isn't the easiest colour to work, but I have shown four ways that you could style it, and hopefully one will suit you!

First up, we have the elegant take on the dress. Worn with a beautifully cut creamy blazer by Reiss, statement pewter jewellery by Mawi and Zoe & Morgan, slick luxurious heels by Kurt Geiger and a bargain clutch from Zara, the dress is pared down and sophisticated. Perfect for summer drinks or even work (if you work somewhere glamourous that is...)

Next we have the more youthful approach. Worn with converse, kooky sunglasses, amazing kitsch nail wraps and a nipped in denim jacket, the look is a fun take on the pretty dress. The AMAZING earrings (available online here) just finish it off perfectly. 

If you want to look seriously on trend, but not OTT, then pairing the neon dress with gorgeous snakeskin and enviable Zara heels is the way to go! Again, we have a beautiful piece of jewellery by Bauble Bar (buy here- I love it all!) to add a little bit of interest to the simple neckline, and neutral snake accessories and neutral nails to pare it down without looking boring.

Finally, you could go all out and channel ADR with a mixture of vivid neon shades! This little Moto biker is amazing and flattering and looks great with these accessories. The Kurt Geiger bracelets are beautiful and not at all garish, and look really cute with the novelty gummy bear ring (buy it here- so sweet!) and these layered pendants (find them online here- I love!). The Missguided boots that i'm in love with just finish the look off perfectly- prepare to be street style snapped!

Hope you like! 

Ring a Ding Bling

Excuse moi for the silly title (although, to be honest, you should be used to my terrible puns by now), but I have stumbled upon a new online jewellery boutique, via Twitter, that I think I may have fallen in love with.

First was my obsession with Rock'n'Rose, which is still going pretty darn strong, and then came my infatuation with all things Alex Monroe, which was very much a look but don't purchase scenario- I am a poor student, remember? Now my latest obsession is a little e-tailer known as Chelsea Doll.

It's full of gorgeous little quirky trinkets that will get everyone asking "where did you get that?!". If, like me, you are getting a wee bit sick and tired of seeing the same Topshop or Urban Outfitters pieces, this website is perfect for you.

It offers a number of different styles of jewellery, as well as scarves, belts and even beauty products. So not only is it the perfect place to treat yourself, it's the perfect place to buy a quick and easy present! I'm just irritated I didn't discover it before Christmas!

I also love the idea of the "lucky dip", where you spend anything from £10 to £50 and get a random selection of lovely products, as well as a free gift. I'd be a little too much of a wimp to try it, but it'd be a lovely gift for a girly girl!

However, my favourite section of the site is the Chelsea Doll Bridal range. Now hold your horses- i'm not getting married, I just happen to adore all the delicate pendants and the beautiful hair accessories that are ideal for working the SS12 Messy Mossy bun I featured the other day (check out my how-to here!).

They also have a cracking sale, with a YSL-style ring for just £5! Oh, and it's free delivery so nothing to put you off the online shopping!

I can feel my Christmas money drip, drip, dripping away and my earring/ring/pendant collection taking over my bedroom.