For as long as I can remember I have been obsessed with jewellery. Necklaces, rings, bracelets, brooches and of course earrings. My taste in jewellery is something that is just as important as my taste in clothes, and far more so important then my taste in bags or shoes. I loved jewellery long before I discovered the joys of clothes and perhaps in some ways jewellery is more important to me then any dress could ever be. I have always been baffled by people by people who don't wear jewellery and that was even more so when was younger. In some ways it has irritated me that people love clothes but never wear jewellery, I mean an outfit isn't an outfit without a pair of earrings at least! Of course there is that tedious argument - 'Less is more', but for me anyway less has always equaled dull. I admit however that these days I don't go out and wear my entire jewellery box (ahem, boxes!) at once and might just choose to wear one statement piece. For me jewellery has always defined the outfit, made it something unique to you only; jewellery is the finishing touch that makes it a masterpiece.
In fact one of the reasons why I personally admire Coco Chanel (right) is that she was the pioneer of costume jewellery, my own personal love, forget all that real gold! In 1924 she launched her first costume jewellery collection, a collection that Harpers Bazaar described as “one of the most revolutionary designs of our time.” Coco herself often in fact wore faux pearls. Chanel costume jewellery covered a wide range of styles over the years. Chanel was influenced by Indian, Baroque, Renaissance and Art Deco styles for her costume jewellery, which was designed with her by many artists. The most recognizable pieces are of course her signature pearl necklaces which have become a longterm fixture on the Chanel Runway.
Chanel's legendary Pearl NecklaceOf course, every fashion addict loves Breakfast at Tiffany's so why not take cue from the glorious Holly Golightly and shower your self in costume jewellery. Add some glamour to those dull everyday activities, life needn't be mundane!
The mantra of this blog is - "A girl should be too things - classy and fabulous' and I can't thing of any thing that can make you more fabulous then great jewellery, real or fake. This season costume jewellery is all about opulent cocktail rings. Very 1920's jazz and very Coco; two things that never go out of style.
Rings Accessorise and Pearl Cluster Ring Topshop
Pearl Chain, Crystal Bow Brooch, Gold bangle, Pearl drop earrings, all Accessorize, Owl Brooch and long, twisted gold earrings Topshop, Gold tassel earrings Miss Selfridge.
Diamonds maybe forever, but costume jewellery is far more fun! PS. I have just been interviewed by the lovely Izzy over at The Iced Coffee Book Club so check it out here
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