Monica Vinader Petra Stud Earrings Review

Say hello to my latest jewellery acquisition.

I don't know about you, but I think that they're pretty beautiful.

These are my second pair of Monica Vinader earrings, and they're the Petra Stud Earrings in Moonstone with gold-plate.

When I was looking into what Monica Vinader earrings I might like to buy next, I was really drawn to the Siren range which is quite classic with lots of smooth, round shapes. However, as the last pair of Monica Vinader earrings that I bought were the Siren Wire Cocktail earrings, I thought that I would try something from a different collection. 

Monica Vinader Mini Marie Pendant on a Rolo Chain

Without a doubt, Monica Vinader has become my jewellery obsession for 2017. So far this year I've been very naughty and have already bought four gorgeous pieces. Ss of yet I've only blogged about one of them - my Monica Vinader Siren Wire Cocktail Earrings - but I do plan on featuring each piece over the next few months. Now that I'm twenty-four (on the cusp of twenty-five), I've started to enjoy spending a little bit more on my accessories and am slowly and happily cultivating a jewellery collection that works with my lifestyle.

Monica Vinader Siren Wire Cocktail Earrings

Say hello to my new accessory love. 

Monica Vinader is a brand that I've heard much about on social media and YouTube, and it seems to be so popular that it's infiltrated my non-blogging life too. It's clear to me that key influencers are being sent gifts from the brand, and I've seen the trickle-down effect influence other YouTubers and bloggers as well as many of my real-life/non-internet-based friends. Quite simply, Monica Vinader is going down a storm with women my age (mid-twenties) and I have no doubts that it will also appeal to many others. 

My Alex Monroe Apple & Pear Necklaces

In my post about Alex Monroe's Bee Necklace I mentioned that I already owned two other Alex Monroe pieces. These were also Christmas gifts (but back from December 2015) and, unlike my bee, they were a total surprise. I remember mentioning, completely in passing, my new-found interest in Alex Monroe as a brand - and for once it really wasn't intentional hinting! When it comes to jewellery, or really anything "designer", I like to mull over purchases because these are the things that you'll end up owning for years to come.

Missoma Jewellery: Mixed First Impressions

In the big competitive world of retailing, Missoma are doing so many things right. First off, they've got some key YouTube influencers on their side which means that I've heard their brand name and seen their jewellery countless times. To be honest with you, this is the main reason that I went on to buy something from them. I wanted to invest in some new earrings but I didn't know where to look, so I googled Missoma. I knew their name, it was easy to find their website, and I'd already heard countless recommendations from influencers that I trust. The marketing strategy clearly worked on me, and now I'm in the posession of a pair of Missoma's Silver Claw Amethyst Studs (RRP £49.00 / £12.35 on sale).

A Mango Must-Have: High Street Jewellery

I'm ususally not one to be swayed by highstreet jewellery. When it comes to accessories, I'm pretty focused on building up a considered and well-balanced designer/mid-range collection. However, sometimes you're online shopping and you just spot something that you know you need to have. I don't get this feeling very often, in fact I think the last time I felt this way was approximately 18 months ago when I first saw the Zara bag that looked just like a Gucci Soft Stirrup. I managed to scoop that baby up in the sale, and it has brought me great happiness ever since.

My Tiffany Necklace Collection

When I was growing up Tiffany necklaces were the covetable item. Every time a milestone birthday came around, it would be a very safe bet that someone I knew would be unwrapping their very first little blue box; and I was no exception. On my sixteenth birthday I very gratefully received a Tiffany Open Heart Necklace from my dad, and I was smitten. It was everything I had wanted it to be, and I loved it dearly until it abruptly disappeared from my life.

Z for Accessorize: Affordable Gold Plated Jewellery

Z for Accessorize is probably the only high street jewellery range that I repeatedly browse and buy. The dainty, and mostly gold-plated, pieces are highly wearable and attractively affordable. With prices falling between £10-£25, the Z for Accessorize line is a good place to look if you fancy treating yourself to a little something without breaking the bank.

Alex Monroe Gold Bumblebee Necklace

The eponymous Alex Monroe brand was established in 1987, with its first studio located in south London. The man behind the brand studied jewellery at the Sir John Cass Faculty of Art and has been making his own pieces ever since. He now designs four collections per year, including limited edition releases to celebrate events (e.g. the Chelsea flower show in 2014) as well as commissioned pieces for clients such as Buckingham Palace.

Getting My Ears Pierced | Jewellery Haul & Black Friday Deals

Visiting Pop Brixton: JewelleryBox & Baba G's

Beautiful Affordable Jewellery from JewelleryBox & Accessorize

My favourite part of an outfit is nearly always one of my accessories. I love picking out a lipstick and  a handbag, and I particularly like choosing my jewellery. Although I do have some very special pieces that have been passed down to me from my mum, I often see lovely affordable jewellery online and on the highstreet. Today I'll be sharing the new items I've introduced into my collection this summer; half of which I was very kindly gifted by JewelleryBox.co.uk (but which I picked out myself) and the other half I bought for myself in Accessorize's summer sale.

Tales From the Earth Wishing Key Necklace

I discovered Tales From the Earth last December when they very kindly sent me one of their gorgeous message bracelets. I was really impressed with the quality of the bracelet - it looked and felt gorgeous - as well as with the beautiful and luxurious packaging in which it arrived. As a result, when Tales From The Earth got in contact with me again last month asking if I'd be interested in promoting their Mother's Day discount code I very happily agreed. I was given the opportunity to choose something from their collection and I picked Tales From the Earth's Wishing Key Necklace*.