If your not a fan of giant cocktail rings and extravagantly blinding 'look at me' bling then there is always something smaller and more understated to make your hands look extra fancy.

Im a huge fan of nail varnish so you will probably NEVER see me without my nails looking perfectly polished! (yes they are my real nails) but if your not as nail obsessed as I am here are some affordably sweet purchases that are completely versatile and can be mixed and matched to suit your style.

These come in a pack of 3 (gold or silver) from eBay. The great thing about these ring is that they are adjustable because I hate buying rings especially when they are online as you may not know your size and might not want to risk buying them. 

Ebay rings - £1.54 pack of 3 

These were a great find as they can be worn with multiple rings due to the simplicity of the design. For a pack of 12 gold and silver rings your really cannot go wrong and they are perfect for every day use. The choices on how to wear them are endless!

H&M simple rings pack - £2.99

These are my favourite of the bunch. I wouldn't  really wear them all together like this but I think they would look great with the previous rings. 

H&M ring pack - £2.99

I love the midi style rings as they have a slight texture to them and the shapes make them a little more interesting without being too loud and obnoxious like a giant rhinestone ring on your finger.

H&M and eBay are great places to find small and simple rings at an affordable price and are perfect for dressing up your hands without looking like Mr T (unless thats the look your going for...)

Happy ring shopping!

All images have been taken by Nicole Parkes

So I have recently become OBSESSED with metallic and holographic items and seeing as the weather here in Britain is absolutely vile! I wanted to spice things up and brighten my outfits up with some bold accessories which easily paints a big giant smile on my face in the rainy month of feb! Today I woke up with a huge grin on my face to be presented with these beauties that I CANNOT wait to wear! Only problem is id rather wear them when its dry so I guess ill have to wait for this rain to bugger off!

I was very skeptical when looking for these as I was not sure about the quality and how they would look in real life, here are the images from the Ebay link of what the shoes look like...

As you can see not only do they come in some spectacular holographic colours for the risk takers, there are some neutral colours to choose from too including plain black and a dusty grey.

So from this I instantly thought ' I need them!' and in 5.6 seconds they were bought for the amazing price of £27.99... free postage and packaging!

YES FREE POSTAGE AND PACKAGING

Holographic boots link 

Before you become disappointed that they may be out of stock have no fear! I would suggest you look around on Ebay as more and more online shops are stocking these beauties ALSO I first found these on www.lamodauk.com and they will soon be restocking them after they sold out online so you still have a chance!!

So here are my images I took of the boots I received today 

I personally don't think the pictures do them any justice as they are a lot more holographic looking than seen here.

As you can see they are absolutely amazing just as they look in the picture. I was surprised how heavy they were but the soles are quite thick and the actual material feels very solid so they are very well made for the price. The front part is a little stiff when walking in them but this will soon loosen up when worn a few times.

So I give these a 10/10 for the quality, speedy delivery time, style and the fact that they are holographic and perfect for SS14 90's trend. My favourite trend ever!

Whats your favourite trend for SS14?

Images found via Ebay.co.uk unless stated otherwise.

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Winter Boot Trend : Metal Heel

I am a huge fan of boots and I don't just save them for the winter, I prefer to wear them all year round and with so much choice and a variety or versatile styles its hard not to! One trend I have been loving in the footwear category is the metal plaque heels. I feel like this style gives boots and shoes a little bit of an edge and makes boots look a bit more tough for the cold winter months ahead! 

Here are my personal favourites and my own collection of the metal heel style so far!....

This first pair I found on ebay, and I have noticed they are becoming quite popular on sites such as Boohoo.com. Every time I wear these I get a lot of compliments so were definitely worth the wait! and the price?... £35!

I think I'm a little obsessed with patent mock croc for AW/13...

These were a purchase / present from America on my graduation gift trip to Texas, I then found out yesterday that the designer Vince Camuto has a range here in the UK! Luckily these ones haven't come out yet over here so they still feel quite special.

Im always looking for details and I love how the Vince Camuto logo is embossed on the metal details of the boots.

These ones were a a bit more pricey due to the real leather and gold details 

£180

Vince Camuto's boots can now be found in House of Fraser and there is a similar design with silver details too, they can be found by clicking here 

Ebay.co.uk

On Ebay there are a few similar styles to the first ones I have at the top of this post and also these beauties too. Some other places to get this look are ALDO, House of Fraser and Boohoo.com.

Happy Shoe Shopping!

All Images created and 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

Statement Jewellery : A Boring Outfits Best Friend!

If you can't quite get your head around clashing prints and colours this season there is another simple and achievable way for you to turn heads and create green eyed envy with bold and beautiful pieces of statement jewellery!

Here I have found a collection of stunning jewellery that will quench your fashion accessories thirst and inspire you to find or create your own! 

Halo & Co

CJ010 £268

Perfect for a crisp white shirt...

Mabellina £320

These pieces by Halo & Co are extravagantly decorated with gemstones and gold finishes to give them a classy and desirable look.

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Kabiri.co.uk

Fang Drop by Eshvi £126

Swarovski Crystals Necklace by Feverish £1,720

Huge statement piece bound to capture anyone attention and keep them staring!

But it comes at an eye watering price!

Multicoloured  Swarovski Crystal Earrings £300

Kabiri.co.uk is home to many high-end jewellery designers and a vast amount of pieces to choose from. Weather your a fan of cute small and simple pieces or loud and extremely bold collections , Kabiri has it all!

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Tom Binns

A Riot Of Colour $3190

 This piece would look amazing with any plain top you can find in your wardrobe! perfect for any bland or plain outfit!

Electro Clash Nova Antoinette Necklace $2550

Fun and tropical collar style!

Rokoco Dumont Necklace $990

Soft Power Pastel Bib Necklace $1700

Another crisp white shirt favourite!

Tom Binns designs are like no other with the elaborately placed gems and colours that could blind you, this designer has taken 'statement' to a whole new level with these "look at me!" peices.

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Expensive? yes, they are but have no fear the high-street is always here with replicas and pieces that are just as lavish and elaborate looking at the ones above!

Forever 21 £8

Accessorize £19

Boohoo £20

ASOS £15

ASOS £30

ASOS Was £20 Now £12

I hope this extensive range of mind blowing gems has inspired you to glam up your bland outfits with a bit of colour and sparkle without feeling totally out of place! And what ever your price range is remember to HAVE FUN! Style has no price tag.

All images and information have been found via;

 www.asos.com

http://haloandco.myshopify.com/collections/all

http://www.kabiri.co.uk

http://www.tombinnsdesign.com

http://uk.accessorize.com

http://www.boohoo.com

http://www.forever21.com/UK