With Christmas five weeks away, now is the time to be thinking about adding to your jewellery, and adding it to your Santa List! I am always on the look out for new pieces to update my jewellery. Right now I would love a new ring or bracelet, but a piece that is good quality or classic.

I have been searching online as there are some gorgeous jewellery designers out there who are creating some beautiful pieces. Some of these designers stock in New Zealand stores too, so check out their stockists pages. Otherwise click on the name and it will take you through to their website. Enjoy!

Kirsten Ash
Cactus Ring Sterling Silver $20.70
Kirsten Ash Collect CRW03_S $155.00
Sterling Silver & 18K Gold Knuckle Ring $99.00

Mismatched Earring styles keep popping up. You don't have to go all out and wear a huge earring with a small stud, it can be more subtle than that, as shown with some of the smaller stud mismatched sets. Have a play around with what you already have.

Witchery Geo Star Earring Set $44.90, Ezibuy NEXT Moon & Star Earrings $29.00, Pinch and Fold Heart & Star Duet Rose Gold $30.00, Witchery LOVE Earring $29.90, Country Road Eva Earring $54.90​.

Tassel Earrings are fun and great for a night out or to jazz up an outfit. There are quite a few styles in the shops, so be a bit playful with your look.
Glassons Tassel Earring $16.99, Max Boho Black Tassel Earrings $19.99, ​Shine On Stella & Gemma Tassel Earring Khaki $45.00, Seed Heritage Tassel Earrings $17.90, ​Seed Heritage Hoop Tassel Earring $17.90.

I love the jewel tones and costume jewellery that is hitting the shops right now. Country Road have got a great new range in, some of which I have shown here, more you can find here-Country Road. I think a statement earring is a great adornment for a night out, and I am particularly in love with this Country Road Gem Ring below. But if jewellery is too much for you, then why not consider adding plush fabrics, or metallics to your look with bags, scarves or belts.

Golds and Jewel Tones
Country Road Mini Bead Earring $54.90, Country Road Elizabeth Bracelet $79.90, Decjuba Feather Earring AU$29.95, Witchery Drop Disc Earrings $44.90​.

Silvers and Gunmetal
Decjuba Henna Earring AU$24.95, Country Road Elizabeth Gem Ring $64.90, Witchery Brushed Stack Earring $34.90, ​Storm In The Loop Tassel Earrings $89.00.

Accessories
Cotton On Deluxe Foil Snood $24.95, Cotton On Mini Sparkle Velvet Backpack $29.99, Portmans Ocelot Foil Print Scarf AU$39.95, Country Road Faux Fur Belted Scarf $179.00, Decjuba Silver Martha Tote AU$49.95, French Connection Skinny Metallic Belt $34.90, ​Country Road Flip Case for iphone $44.90.

If your stuck for ideas for female family members or girlfriends, then you still have time to order one of these online accessory gift ideas, or check them out in store, where applicable. (Most online international stores are saying this weekend is cut off for delivery in time for Christmas.)

THE DARKER SIDE
Trelise Cooper Coop Phone Case $45.00, moochi Flight Black Silver Earrings $79.99, Redcurrant Drop Cluster Star Earrings $42.00, Storm Deco Skull Print Summer Scarf $49.00, Cotton On Laptop Mobile Desk $39.99, Glassons Beaded Wrap Choker $19.99.

ALL THE GOLDS
Cotton On Rose Gold Coat Hangers $17.99, Kirsten Ash Cactus Ring Rose Gold $35.60, Glassons Tassel Wall Hanger $19.99, Glassons Multi Clip Set $7.99, Me +My Trend Gold Cuff Ring $34.90, Redcurrant Rose Gold Beaten Trio Necklace $29.90, Me +My Trend Brass Facetted Jewellery Box $69.90.

COLOUR PUNCH
​French Connection Rope and Tassel Necklace $59.90, Seed Heritage Aztec Embroidery Scarf $59.90, Country Road Seed Bead Bracelet $29.90, French Connection Lightweight Knit Wrap $59.90, Cotton On Riviera Towel $34.95, Peter Alexander Short in Cracker $59.99.

Backpacks usually conjour ideas of school days or University, but this Summer they have hit the shops and there are a variety to choose from. I need to invset in one as I am currently travelling quite a bit and it is so much easier to have a backpack to throw onto your back and carry, rather than weight yourself down on one shoulder!

Here are my favourites from the shops;
​Top row - Country Road Clean Backpack (on sale) $111.75, Country Road Woven Lydie Backpack (on sale) $299.25.
Bottom row - French Connection Whipstitch Mini Backpack $89.90, ​Witchery Nadine Backpack $149.90.

Cotton On Sonja Backpack $15.00, Cotton On Vacay Backpack $19.95, ​Glassons Canvans Backpack $39.99.

Forever New Bianca Draw Backpack AU$49.99, Witchery Nadine Backpack Grey $149.90, ​Forever New Lilly Backpack AU$54.99.

I was recently in Adelaide and read about this amazing, creative designer, Tiff Manuell. Tiff creates hand painted and crafted pieces of art for you to wear, designed to bring colour and happiness into your lives. 
She grew her namesake project from a dream to design and develop hand made products incorporating all of her passions - painting, making, sewing and more than anything, working freely with colour with no boundaries. She incorporates her canvases of multi-coloured art onto limited edition bags and jewellery.

​I had a hard time deciding which ones to show you as there are so many eye-popping colours and designs to choose from. If you're looking for a stand-out bag, wallet or laptop bag then I recommend you take a look! Or pop it on your Santa List!!

Tiff Manuell

Adore You Large Clutch AU$120.00, ​My Way Tall Tote AU$240.00, Sweet Nothing Long Clutch AU$130.00, Arabian Nights Cards & Keys holder AU$80.00, Tickled Pink Mini Clutch AU$100.00.

Nightingale Neck-piece AU$90.00, Boat Party Handbag AU$120.00, SOS Wallet AU$120.00.
Perfect Timing Angle Clutch AU$110.00, ​Gridlock City Laptop Bag AU$170.00.

If you are already dreaming about Summer days at the beach, coffee's in the sunshine or picnics and BBQ's with friends then I have some of the cutest summer bags that will finish off your outfits for the occasion.

If you're after some fruity summer colours then Saben have a delicious assortment of tutti-fruity colours for you to consider. The price range is more high-end but these are beautiful soft leather and investment bags. All bags are $450.00.
​Pink Obi Bag, Blue cut-out Jem Bag, Yellow Ryder Bag and Purple Yasmin Bag.

Pink, blush and metallics are all big for Summer, and so is the backpack, which comes in pastel shades too. Country Road Clean Backpack $169.00, Redcurrant Silver Cruise Tote $89.00, Redcurrant Pink Island Tote $85.00, Witchery Leah Tote $109.90, Witchery Nadine Backpack $149.90.

Think Raffia, woven, canvas or cotton bags for a light and breezy summer.
Seed Heritage Diamond Tote $99.90, Trenery Charlie Woven Tote $199.00,
Country Road Textured Tote $159.00, 
​Seed Heritage Williams Bag $109.90, Witchery Tony Woven Tote $149.00.

I always have my eyes and ears open to new jewellery ranges as I am a firm believer in accessorising well to complete your outfit. Jewellery can add edge to an outfit, become a talking point, or, as one of my favourite quotes states;"Jewellery is like the perfect spice, it always complements whats already there."

This new range from Trenery has some subtle and some striking pieces, and is designed in a mix of natural and handmade materials. Elegantly modern, you can style all the pieces casually with a t‑shirt or finish off your evening look with a statement piece. I have chosen some of my favourite pieces. For the full range check out Trenery.

TRENERY
​From top left; Issy Necklace $149.00, Pigalle Bangle $89.90, Issy Earrings $54.90, Chappelle Necklace $169.00, Opera Necklace $79.90, ​Opera Bangle $89.90.

On one of those particularly rainy Spring days this week I ventured to Milford Mall and was hit with a riot of colour in Redcurrant. Their  shop frontage was so summery I was transported to all those beach days ahead of us.  ​I love their range of Accessories, Kimonos and homewares. 

They have stores around the country and you can purchase online, with free NZ shipping with purchases over $100.00. Check them out here - Redcurrant. 

​Photo 1- Necklaces $24.00, Bracelets $18.00, Hat $32.00, Sunglasses $24.00.
Photo 2 - Kimonos $79.00.

BAGS
Coral Hobo Kilim Bag $89.00, Saben Cornflower Blue Quinn Bag $489.00.
Neon Pom Pom Beach Bag $39.50, ​Saffron Cruise Tote $89.00.

SCARVES
Blue Mandela Scarf $28.00, Retro Floral Scarf $28.00, Navy Stripe Boho Scarf $34.00, Orange Paisley Scarf $28.00.

The necklace 'du jour' for Spring/Summer 2016 is a choker. A throwback to the 90's trend they have resurfaced again, and they are everywhere.

It is quite an easy necklace to wear, I think it looks best when styled with a casual look, otherwise it can look a bit overdone. 

I have worn my Forever New Choker a few times, check out my Look of the Week Post, but more recently I wore it to New Zealand Fashion Weekend with a shirt and jeans but felt it added an edge to the look.



​Choker Shop photo from Lovisa, (they have a great range of different styles).



















​Take a look below at my favourites from the shops and online.
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For simple day-time style - Wanderlustandco.com Selena Grey Tie Choker $28.00, Forever New Clara Faux Suede Wrap Choker AU$16.99, Glassons Leather Look Wrap Choker $9.99, ​Wanderlustandco.com Hayley Camel & Agate Choker $68.00.

If your looking for something a bit different try these - Forever New Bella Bead Station Faux Suede Choker AU$19.99, Kookai AU$50.00, Max Multi Chain Choker $19.99, ​Decjuba Olivia Wrap Necklace AU$14.95.

For an evening look - MIMCO Tactilia Choker $89.90, Witchery Tube Choker $34.90, ​Wanderlustandco.com Double Bar Silver & Gold Chokers $54.00 each.