Mad for metallics

Metallics in fashion have been a strong trend lately, and are a great way to incorporate a flash of shine and sparkle into your existing wardrobe. They look great when paired with neutral pieces, but can also work well alongside patterned garments – as long as they aren’t busy or colourful.

Shiny attire is regularly worn on more formal or celebratory occasions, however it’s also a great way to mix up your every day outfits; a silver pencil skirt, tailored gold pants or a bronze blazer work well with office pieces such as silk tops, shirts and blazers. If that’s not your style, there are great metallic jeans, fun skirts, and shimmery jumpers available to add some glitz to your weekend wear!

{Gold} 1 – Mink Pink gold beanie, 2 – Oasis faux-leather pleated mini-skirt, 3 – Goldie metallic blazer, 4 – Nu and Nan blinkers loafers, 5 – Stylestalker gold finger sequin tee, 6 – Vero Moda maxi skirt, 7 – Ganni leather biker jacket, 8 – One Teaspoon iggy gold jeans, 9 – La Fee Verte shorts

{Silver} 10 – Beloved lexi pleated midi skirt, 11 – Muubaa leather biker jacket, 12 – Boom skirt, 13 – Country Road tee, 14 – Country Road metallic pencil skirt, 15 – Sophi Odling petite ruben bag, 16 – Stylestalker light speed blazer, 17 – Asos skinny crop pants, 18 – Verali honey heels, 19 – Country Road silver jeans

{Bronze} 20 – Asos draped skirt, 21 – Vila bronze blazer, 22 – August Street amelia dress, 23 – J Brand metallic bronze skinny jeans, 24 – RDM by Rue du Mail copper top, 25 – Zatchels bronze saddlebag, 26 – Rhyme Los Angeles Olivia pullover, 27 – Skin taj mahal metallics heel, 28 – Mink Pink razzle dazzle dress

Spend Spectrum: watches

I’ve been looking for the perfect wrist watch for a while now, not only because it’s annoying to rummage through my (larger than necessary) handbag in order to find my mobile phone, but also as they can be worn as a piece of jewellery which is both beautiful and practical.

Because I wear both silver and gold jewellery I am leaning towards a mixed-metal option, which I know I’ll get a lot more wear out of. I’ve rounded up some different options to consider – ranging from being worth more than my car to costing less than my lunch. For some of these prices I’m even considering buying one in each metal!

A – Tag Heuer Aquaracer B – Rolex Oyster perpetual date C – Omega Constellation D – Rolex Oyster perpetual date E – Seiko SXDE84P-9 F – Seiko SXDC58P G – Seiko SXDC40P H – Michael Kors Ritz Chronograph, Light Tricolor I – Michael Kors Layton Chronograph, Silver-Colour/Golden J – Michael Kors Yellow Golden Midsized Chronograph K – Mimco Sportivo L – Michael Kors Mid-Size Rose Golden Stainless Steel Slim Runway Three-hand M – Mimco Round Glimmer Watch N – Sportsgirl Skull Watch O – Geneva Platinum 9158 Chronograph Style Link Watch P – Geneva Rose Gold Classic Round CZ Boyfriend Watch Q – Geneva Chronograph Look Gold Tone

Do you think a timepiece should be an investment, or do you prefer a cheaper option to keep up with changing trends?

Cop That!

Copper is definitely the metal of the moment, with more stylish choices than ever when it comes to home decor. Today’s copper homeware options have vastly expanded in terms of design – no longer just used in the the earthy, tribal style of the past; the metal’s pinky-orange shine is now emphasised through the use of fluid shapes which catch the light from all angles. It also looks fantastic with both gold and silver, making it easy to incorporate into existing settings.

With so many coppery appliance and decorative options now available, it looks set to overtake stainless steel as the go-to metallic accent.

1 – Comet Pendant light, 2 – Tom Dixon Void light, 3 – Tom Dixon Step light, 4 – Double bowl copper kitchen sink, 5 – West Elm Copper Top Pump + Pour soap dispenser, 6 – Kitchenaid Custom Metallic Series, 7 – Tom Dixon cast mini Jack doorstop/paperweight, 8 – Old Dutch Decor wine cooler, 9 – Tom Dixon Scent ‘London’ candle, 10 – Sambonet H-Art copper flatware, 11 – Jaime Hayon copper Grid vase, 12 – Frigo Design’s copper appliance panels, 13 – Van Heesch Design Copper Bike, 14 – Blue Star  Precious Metals Collection in Infused Copper 36″ Gas Range, 15 – Old Dutch Decor ice bucket with tongs, 16 – YLiving Real Good chair in copper