Orelia sale alert!

I thought my sale days were behind me (they should be judging by my negative bank balance) but then I spotted this little goldmine on Orelia's site. I'm a huge fan of Orelia jewels. They always put out a huge amount of product every season (they supply to big names like asos) which hints at the trends but retains the trademark notes of the brand. Their new collection focuses on beads and ribbons and is quite "young" but I'm lusting after the sparkly grown-up decadence of some of their older pieces, now in the sale!

One thing Orelia does brilliantly are bangles, and this Shanade piece is a real treat. Down from £18 to the frankly bargain price of a fiver it conforms to the Orelia colour palette of gold combined with splashes of semi-precious stones. The trademark matt gold discs blend in beautifully, perfect for brightening up my winter wardrobe. Check out the rest of the sale here, there's bags and purses as well as jewels. Just promise not to blame me for the bill, OK?

House of Bershka

Normally celebrity accessory lines verge on the tacky side but one brand I have lusted after since its conception is Nicole Richie's House of Harlow. The part LA bohemia, part aztec feel of Nicole's pieces manage to transcend the cheap celebrity association. I like to think the girl herself is heavily involved in the line (she does have great personal style after all) but even if she doesn't actually take pen to paper in the design studio, Nicole makes a sensational model for her collection, piling on the pieces to ensure money can't buy press coverage. Whilst the pieces aren't horrifically expensive (rings start at about £60) they do break my high street budget so that's why I was over the moon to spot this little beauty in Amsterdam this weekend.



It was actually in Bershka, the Spanish younger sister to Zara, not somewhere I have ventured into much before but def somewhere I'll head again. I think its a great copy of HofH's signature sunburst cocktail ring, a favourite of Nicoles and at only 5 Euros a tenth of the price. It's a tad smaller than the HofH piece but I think this makes it more daywear friendly. Head to Bershka's Oxford Street branch to find yours.

New discovery alert: Know Your Onions

In amongst all the dainty charms and slinky jewels its nice to throw on a chunky statement piece once in awhile and Brit brand Know Your Onions certainly does chunky. Crafted in resin and finished in either an ivory or slate finish the collection includes floral brooches, bangles made to be stacked and cute pendants. I love the fun motifs including Victoriana keys and pocket watches and bangles inscribed with peppy phrases. It's also really lovely to find a brand that's "designed, modeled and made in England", kinda makes you feel all patriotic.

Find Know Your Onions online or in various independent stockists nationwide, check their site for a full list.

Demi Lovato stacks up the jewels

Teen popster Demi Lovato has a great sense of style and certainly isn't shy about throwing on an accessory or six. At an LA event last night Demi added interest and sparkle to her simple LBD with a treasure trove of jewels. The stand-out piece was the chunky cross pendant.

I tracked down this copy on one of my favourite sites, folksy.com.


You can pick up some beautiful, handmade and bespoke pieces here and there's some great bargains to be found, this chunky pendant is only £22. Take your style notes from Demi by teaming with a hit of bright nail polish and a stack of bangles to stop the look veering too far into goth territory.

Copy Rochelle's statement necklace

The gorgeous Rochelle from The Saturdays knows how to work an accessory. She teamed her simple bandage dress with this amazing necklace at a theatre do last night. The crisp white dress is immediatly transformed from overt sexiness to boho glam with the beaded creation. She's continued the theme with a couple of string and bead bracelets in bright colours. I've found these copycat pieces, wear yours with a white frock like Rochelle or team with a simple vest and jeans to take you from day to night.

Dorothy Perkins Turquoise Bead Chain Collar £5 (in the sale)

Anton Heunis Disc Crystal Brooch Necklace at my wardrobe.com £295

Oasis Seed Bead Choker at asos.com £16

Absolutely Marvelous

Amongst the bustling restaurants of London's Fitzrovia nestles a tiny pink emporium, Be Marvelous Jewellery. Established by jeweler William Robert Lee in summer 2010 this gorgeous little shop houses some real finds. William started out at Covent Garden Market in 2004 creating and selling his own handmade and bespoke pieces. His jewels are vibrant, colourful and packed with natural gems and semi-precious stones in silver settings. Since moving to his shop on Goodge Street William has continued to create his own pieces (he makes all his work at the shop in between serving customers) whilst stocking a huge selection of costume and vintage pieces from as little as £5. From hefty enamel pendants to delicate glass beads there's something for all tastes. Many a lunchbreak have I spent at Be Marvelous, William is constantly updating his stock and always serves with a smile and advice plus it's fascinating to sneek a glance at him at work.

On my last trip I picked up this delicate feather pendant from the store's costume stock. The two gold feathers hang on a string of tiny aqua beads leading up to a fine gold cable chain. One thing I love about this piece is the length of the chain. I love a long, chest-length pendant, they dress up a simple top instantly and make more of a statement than a shorter length. The combination of gold and aqua in this necklace make it perfect for summer, in short I love it.


Check out William's website at: www.bemarvelousjewellery.com and his shop at 38 Goodge Street, London, W1T 2QW

'She's got the whole world in her hands...'

How cute is this pendant from Accessorize? As I mentioned in my previous post, one thing Accessorize does splendily is quirky charms. I have a whole collection from the Effiel Tower to a teeny bicycle. This Around the Globe necklace (£9) will be perfect when I go on my travels this September. Find it in store or online at accessorize.com