ByShona : Handmade Jewellery Wire Collection

As some of you are aware someone very close to me is currently designing and creating some beautiful delicate pieces of fine jewellery for the people who make statements without screaming for attention.

ByShona is a hand made jewellery company creating one off pieces to ensure that you will always have  unique and exclusive designs that no one else has!

Recently she has been creating a variety of rings out of different materials such as copper and silver plated wire and I loved them so much I wanted to show you the results and my favourite pieces.

 The copper designs are a little different. They give off more or a rose gold effect which is quite unusual as I don't come across a lot of rose gold jewellery as gold and silver dominate the scene.

Apart from my horrendous nail polish application, this midi ring is one of my favourites that I have been wearing regularly. When it comes to midi rings I feel that they should be small and delicate as I find it very annoying when your ring stops you from your daily tasks (especially when they get caught in your hair!!). This is so light that sometimes I start to panic that its fallen off my finger. What I love about this design is that it was actually a mistake. Its wasn't meant to be made as a midi ring but it somehow it worked perfectly!

 This beauty is made with copper wire and a large polished Hematite stone. If your into spiritual stones and healing powers, Hematite (or Blood Stone) is actually known for its calming and protective properties within the ancient art of 'Feng Shui'.

(Click here  for more info on the Hematite Stone )

I think the copper designs will definitely stand out with the unusual swirls of metal. There are more designs to display so watch this space for more!! ByShona is currently working on a website and hopefully very soon you can get your hands on a beautifully twisted wire and beaded ring!

All images taken by Nicole Parkes

My Personal SS13 Accessories

So its near the end of SS13 and I wanted to share my personal Spring/Summer 2013 accessories that I have been wearing! These are a few statement necklaces that are my favourite ones to wear and have been excessively wearing this year! even though i have worn them a lot this summer , it doesn't mean I wont be wearing them next season. The great thing about statement jewellery is that Its timeless, you can dress up any outfit with any bold, bright and beautiful pieces just like the ones below.

This piece is definitely a timeless piece, black and gold can go with pretty much everything in anyones wardrobe. I love mixture of a classic gold chain with spikes, giving the necklace a tough appearance.

This was given to me as a gift but I know its from ZARA. A great place to get statement accessories.

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This jewelled necklace is my favourite out of the bunch. Its bright, its bold, and creates a huge impact when paired with a simple white t-shirt. I love how this can transform a classic outfit.

The detail is gorgeous and I also like how its finished with a rope and not a chain for a more quirkier look. This necklace is from New Look and is still in stores now!

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This is another beautiful necklace from New Look. Its a classic black and white collar inspired piece but with a perspex and jewelled twist.

This piece works well with brighter outfits when you need something subtle but stylish at the same time. I have been wearing this with bold coloured t-shirts and collarless shirts.

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This final necklace is an african inspired beaded necklace , again from New Look. ( There have been a lot of offers on in the store so I couldn't resist! )

The mixtures of colours are amazing and again its completely versatile as you can take it from day to night .

The beading style makes it quite an interesting statement piece which is while i was drawn to it. Its one of the most unusual pieces I have.

I have many more statement necklaces to come which will inspire you to brighten up your basic outfits and create instant attention so watch this space!  

All images taken by Nicole Parkes

Simply Modern : Smythson of Bond Street

A few months ago I served a woman who had the most well made and classic looking handbag I have ever seen. A Smythson Antonia Top handle bag in black. Ever since that first bag encounter I instantly went online to find out more about the brand and their collection of bags.

The extremely fine craftsmanship and soft leathers come with a rather large bank breaking price tag but the detail and weight explains it all.

Smythson was founded in 1887 and is a British manufacturer of fine leather goods.

The Grosvenor

Without having a fussy logo plastered all over the handbags ( which I personally find unattractive) these bags make a statement themselves with the clean cut leather thats precisely stitched together.

The Chameleon 

The range of bold colours make the bags even more enticing. 

The Eliot

 The Eliot Large Tote

As a lover of bright and bold bags I had to display their colourful collection.

The Eliot Mini Tote

All images found via www.smythson.com