I’ve
been wrapped up in wedding plans for the past couple of months hence
the hiatus but I have still been ‘working’, so to speak, as this
complete submersion into girlydom has
allowed me to unashamedly drool over lots of gorgeous jewels.
Currently
I am taking a rare break from window shopping for myself and am on the
hunt for some pretty pieces for my four bridesmaids. It’s of course
customary for the groom to
buy the best girls a little thank-you present but somehow I think my
ladies will appreciate my tastes better then his! So a bit of
background…I’m planning an Alice in Wonderland themed wedding. I’m not
going full on Queen of Hearts style but just taking some
cute little details from the book to tie in with my general literary
theme (think key charms on the tables and drink me labels on the
bubbly). So I wanted to find a piece of jewellery for my bridesmaids
that would fit the theme and hopefully remind them of
how beautiful the wedding was!
One
of my first stops was the gorgeous work of Laura Lee, a London based
designer who I’ve coveted for years. This Brit girl has led such an
interesting life, globe-trotting with
her nomadic family and her travels to Asia, Europe and beyond really
shine through in her work. Bright beads and baubles combine with cute
trinkets and delicate charms for a girly collection with an ethnic edge.
With celeb fans like Keira Knightley and my
style crush Anna Friel plus over 25 years in the industry, Laura really
has perfected her craft, and the best bit it’s all affordable!
I’ve
fallen in love with a large number of her new 2012 pieces but it’s the
‘Tiny Key Necklace’ (£90) which I think will make the perfect AinW style
gift for my girls. If I had
the funds I’d also be tempted to throw in the oh-so-quirky ‘Whippet
Cameo Necklace’ (£275) and snap up the engraved id bracelets and band
rings for myself….a girl can dream. 
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