Rings&Tings Review

I recently bought some bits from Rings & Tings and thought i'd do a little review. I came across the site when I saw a really interesting upside down, triangle necklace on LookBook.

The necklace was really cheap and there were a few other items that I thought i'd try.

In the end I bought the triangle necklace, a thin gold, heart bracelet and white heart, silver necklace (all above).

In total the three pieces came in at under £10 (inc delivery) and they arrived really quickly (it literally arrived the next day)

The quality of the pieces are what you would expect for the price but great for costume jewellery pieces and great if you like to buy a lot for less.

The only thing I would say is that some of the pictures on the site are a bit misleading. I recognised a few images from ASOS and the heart bracelet had an image of a Dogeared bracelet and box (which isn't what your going to get)

But overall I was quite happy with what I received and would definitely go back and check out their new stock. 

S/S 12 Sherbet favourites

After the brief flirtation with snow we had today, it feels like were digressing back to winter rather than Spring/Summer. But a bit of snow doesn't stop the high-street from stocking Summer staples so following on from my Spring obsession with Pastel shades,  I've rounded up my sherbet favourites from the high-street. 

1. peach dress £65, Jones&Jones
2. Lilac denim shorts £14.99, New Look
3. Drape front longsleeve top £36, Topshop
4. Light yellow lace belted skater dress £35, River Island
5. BITTEN Suede Platform Heeled Sandals with T-Bar £75, ASOS
6. PISA Platform Chunky Suede Sling Back Shoes £75, ASOS
7. Pastel Metal Keeper Super Skinny Belt £6, ASOS
8. Lemon snake twist lock bag £25, Topshop

Wednesday Envy: Mint Magic

Following on from my obsession of springs pastel hues, my favourite outfit of the week is Jessica's dreamy mint ensemble. 

I used to wear a lot of  all black outfits (out of pure laziness and being rushed to get ready) but this is a great example of how to get away with wearing an outfit of one colour. The slight tonal differences give it enough variation and the black adds a nice bit of contrast. I would maybe feel a bit cold wearing this at the moment (considering most of last week was minus something) but i'm definitely bookmarking this look for summer!

1. Lattice back crop £24, Topshop

2. Warehouse padlock shopper £38, ASOS

3. Retro sunglasses £12, ASOS

4. Mint green skinny trousers £30, River Island

Review: Dresses

I got a bit carried away recently and bought a load of dresses in a particular style. I can't explain why but at the moment I really love skirts or dresses with a drape front skirt but I have found it almost impossible to find one to suit me.

I originally bought these two from inlovewithfashion.com. 

I've seen them featured and look amazing on other fashion bloggers and liked the style and colours they were available in, it was almost too difficult to choose one (or two). I'd also previously bought a wine coloured dress from their range which I talked about here (that I am still absolutely in love with) so had no qualm ordering with them online.
And though they are beautiful, they were incredibly short, so much so if I were to move even a whisper you would see more than you would at Stringfellows.
So I then tried a similar version from Topshop, which fit amazingly but I had the same problem, far too short (and also turned me into a ball of friction, literally any time I touched anything I would get a massive electric shock).

I'd almost given up on finding anything in this style until I was perusing the ASOS Sale and found this number which was reduced to half price. But yet again. Same problem (also the material looked really cheap and shiny)

Maybe its just me? I'm 5'6 so i'm not short but probably shorter than any of the models or some of the bloggers that have worn it and none of them look like they're in danger of a 'oh nice underwear by the way' moment. so I either have too big a bum, making it look shorter or I have become a prude?

Either way the hunt continues. Any recommendations welcomed. 

Wednesday Envy: Blake Lively

Besides metallic accessories i've never owned a metallic item of clothing. I always try things on but just feel like a bit of a spaceman or like a marathon runner with one of those foil wraps you get after you've run a race.  Though after seeing Blake Lively in this ensemble I think I would feel anything but something from out of space. 

Blake was wearing this gorgeous Gucci metallic skirt at Sprinkles Bakery in New York to launch her own cupcake, the 'Smore's cupcake' (uhh yum!)

I like it because it's a classic look of skirt and shirt but the metallic pop makes it feel fun and youthful. The only thing i'm not keen on are Blake's green Brian Atwood pumps. But each to there own (I do like how she's matched her nails to her shoes though). 

Get the look:

1.PACO Banana Heeled Suede Platform Court Shoes £90.00, Topshop

2.Chiffon pleat front shirt  £36, Topshop

3. Ziba regal panel collection brooch £25, House of Fraser

4.  Premium metallic pleat skirt £90, Topshop

Along with sequins and all things glitter the high street has gone bling bling for metallics, so if you want to incorporate a bit of shine into your wardrobe there's a great variety for you to choose from. 

1. Premium metallic calf skirt £60, Topshop

2. Metallic Hot-pants £19.99, New Look

3. Cambridge Satchel Silver Metallic Satchel £100, ASOS

4.  Silver foil jumper £42, Miss Selfridge

5. Mirror Metallic Skinny Belt £3.50, ASOS

6.Oasis Sandblast Trio Earring Set £6, ASOS

7.  Metallic nails in hyperreal £6, Topshop

8. Rose gold round face watch £25, River Island

9. Gold metallic nail wraps by Nail Rock£6.50, Topshop

10. SCALA Metallic Court Shoe £25, ASOS

11. Double Ziped Black Mini Skirt £27.27, Romwe.com

12.  Gold Metallic Look Blouse £23.95, Romwe.com

Fashion: All that Glitters

You may have adorned your tree with tinsel and baubles of glitter this christmas making it look perfectly festive. But glitter (in my opinion) should never just be left on the christmas tree. It's also a great way to shine this party season. 
Dolce and Gabbana, Chanel and Diane Von Furstenberg embraced shimmering style and even Vogue Veteran Anna Wintour stepped out in sequinned skirt suit so you know it's a winner this winter. 

Spring 2012 catwalks

I think my love of all things glittery stem from my youth of roll on body glitter (don't judge I was 14 at the time) which has blossomed into a full on magpie addiction with all things shiny. 
It's not just dresses this season that have been given a glitzy makeover. If you prefer your LBD then perk up a black ensemble with an embellished clutch or sequinned block heels. 
Even better news is that Spring sees sequin's staying power with Ellie Saab, Jenny Packham and Anna Sui's runaways bedazzling in 2012. 
Okay maybe not a spring staple for every day wear but certainly invest in a be-sparkled evening piece now (especially as they'll probably all be in sale as of boxing day) and rock it from now until Summer.  

Get the look:

1.  Sequin Silvery Shift Dress £47.89, ROMWE.com

I love this dress! If I had any money right now this is what I would by in a heart beat (theres only 5 left, so get a wiggle on if you want to nab one and make me insanely jealous!)

2. Vero Moda Navajo Sequin Mini Skirt £26, ASOS

Now in the sale (yey!) but not in my size (boo!) 

3. Twinkle Glitter bag £26, French Connection 

4. Kandee after8 platforms £198, New Look

A little bit more the I would normally pay for shoes (well quite a lot more) but it's a classic shape, with a platform base meaning they'll be super comfortable and the stunning emerald shade will add the X factor to any classic outfit.

5.Butter London Henley Regatta Glitter Nail Polish £12, Butter London

6. All-over Crystal Detachable Collar £14.65, ROMWE.COM

7. NYX Glitter eye palette £6, nyxcosmeticsstore.co.uk

My mum and I both bought one of these palettes for each other this christmas and I literally can't wait to use it for a night out (though I have been wearing it around the house, glam up the pyjama's) 

Fashion: The roaring 20's

I recently went to watch Midnight in Paris, not really knowing what to expect as most of the reviews I read tried not to to give away the plot-line (so I apologise in advance if I give away any details if you haven't seen it already). 

Now I will admit some of the story may have gone a bit over my head with certain references but one thing I truly loved was the fashion. Especially as it was from one of my favourite eras, the 20's. 

Ahh the scalloped and handkerchief hemlines, the embellishment, the hair and of course dancing away to the charleston. 

It's a trend that i'm happy to say is making its way back onto the fashion scene once again and I bet it will continue into 2012, especially when The Great Gatsby remake is released next year. 

As the party season is upon us i've seen a lot of gorgeous 20's style dresses on the high street. 

Sequinned and fringed to perfection, if i had a christmas party to go to this year (or just money would do) I definitely would choose something 20's inspired. 

Get the look:

1. Diamante feather clip £18, Accessorize

2. Metal shell clutch bag £35, Accessorize

3. Nude Embellished Vest Dress £70, Miss Selfridge

4. Black flapper style dress £50, Dorothy Perkins

5. Suzie Mary Jane Patent Heel Court Shoe £45, ASOS

6. Black T-bar courts £20, Dorothy Perkins