Must Have Item

Mango, £20

Fall 2008 is all about statement jewellery

Although this piece of exquisite jewellery by Alexander McQueen has already sold out on net-a-porter. This is what fall/winter 2008 is all about. Big statement jewellery that is the centre of attention. Are you brave enough?

Gorgeous Arabian Jewellery

All pictures taken from the website of Lama Hourani.com


I found this while browsing for ethnic jewellery and the products are absolutely gorgeous. I will be placing an order very soon and will let you know how it goes. They are by Jordanian jewellery designer Lama Hourani and they are superb. Why travel to Arabia when it can come to you? Well, that's what I think.

Fairtrade Fortnight 2008

We're all going Fairtrade in the UK for two weeks (up until March 9). So to make things easier for all the shopping-mad of you out there, we've listed some really good places to start. Who knows? you might even get addicted to them and want no other... Check out Fairtrade.org for more brands.

Hood, £45, Tonic

Yellow knickers, £15, Green Knickers

T-shirt, Ethical Threads, £20

Fairtrade bag, £5, Accessorize

Made, £14

Skull bracelet by Alexa Chung for Made, £25

Made, £30

Get The Look For Less

Clara Francis Jewellery, £124.99

Accessorize, £18

Valentine Countdown: For Her

For the ethically conscious couple, Ingle & Rhode are the jewellers of choice. They produce jewellery in in a socially and environmentally responsible way. Add to that their designs are gorgeous. Here's what's on their website:

"... we only buy diamonds we can guarantee are conflict-free, and our diamond cutters and polishers work in good conditions. Our gold is fairly traded, and mined without the use of cyanide or mercury. 10 per cent of our profits fund health, education and development projects within communities with whom we trade". Need we say more. Go on, click here for a peek of products and prices.

Valentine Countdown: For Him: Handmade Jewellery

leaves and two tendrils lapel pin by Georgina Ettridge. This item is made to order, so you have to contact the designer beforehand.

Leaf & Hidden Heart Cufflinks, Georgina Ettridge, £135 (for gold and silver shown), and £96 if you want to get them in sterling silver.

Valentine Countdown: Turn To MAWI

For Her:

Necklace, £149 / Earrings, £122 , All Mawi ~("Like opening the top drawer of your grandmothers' box of keepsakes and creating a jumble of accessories imbued with family history").

For Him

The men's line SIR offers a very trendy and contemporary twist to men's accessories. Her works are for the trendy man who is cutting edge fashionable, and appreciative of worldly history.

Necklace, £162 / Bracelet, £216 All SIR by Mawi - (According to their website, SIR by Mawi encapsulates Mawi's never-ending affection for history and exploration of far-flung cultures - the look is eccentrically English - Victorian, military, royal and punk influences symbolize a strong sense of British heritage alongside tribal and global themes that all combine to create a unique, eclectic feel).

Fashion Find: GoldenMine.com

Check out these lovely Jewellery pieces at http://www.goldenmine.com/

Mini Pacifier Charm, $29.95



Diamond & Onyx High Heel Shoe, $139.70


Diamond Belt Bracelet, $3,822.50


Diamond Cross Pendant, $ 99.33


Diamond Topaz Quartz Drop Earrings, $187

Golden Globes 2007 Bling! Less Is More!