The key to on-trend accessorising is in your hands When we think of accessorising we think watches, rings and necklaces but the key to cool accessorising could be at your fingertips. Nail art. Fingernails are a blank canvas prepped and ready to be match whatever outfit you're wearing or reflect whatever mood you're in. Nail … Continue reading Fashion at your fingertips: Nail art is your best accessory
Pretty jewellery and flexible hours? Stella & Dot Stylists have got it all
Stella & Dot is the company inspiring women up and down the country to become self-employed jewellery stylists Haven’t heard of Stella & Dot? Then think Avon. But, instead of questionable gimmicky make-up products and catalogues on your doorstep, it’s beautiful high-quality jewellery, accessories and prosecco-filled parties. Stella & Dot came from across the pond … Continue reading Pretty jewellery and flexible hours? Stella & Dot Stylists have got it all
“Pom-poms or glitter – that’s like asking who’s your favourite child!”
Crafty queen Rosy Nicholas is the mastermind behind the colourful set designs at Lazy Oaf’s shoots, but she’s stepping out from behind the scenes with her DIY accessories book Dress You Up. … Continue reading “Pom-poms or glitter – that’s like asking who’s your favourite child!”
What buying my first designer bag meant to me
I love you, Mulberry Clifton To many people owning a designer bag is deemed as unnecessary, greedy or vain but I'm sure as readers of Magpie you'll understand it's so much more. To me buying my first 'proper' bag was a milestone filled with a lot of emotion, but most importantly an overwhelming sense of … Continue reading What buying my first designer bag meant to me
The company helping to save the rainforest one watch at a time
Buying a watch and helping a charity, what's not to love? Burlingham London, a British watch brand that was launched last year by two watch-loving friends, is helping protect rainforests with every single watch they sell. The brand came to fruition in 2016 after an idea between Geoff Hunt and Henry Waddilove became a reality. … Continue reading The company helping to save the rainforest one watch at a time
Seven entry level bags to start your collection
Designer bags to kick off your collection So-called 'entry level bags' are the lowest priced bags in a designer's range and they usually sit around the £500 mark. Julie Bradford, Accessories Buyer at luxury department store Fenwick Colchester, says: "An entry level bag from a range is a good way to own a piece of that … Continue reading Seven entry level bags to start your collection
Is ring stacking a wearable trend?
How to stack like an Instagram pro With advice from Dixi Instagram is full of hands with beautifully manicured nails and fingers layered up with beautiful rings of all shapes and sizes. But we all know to take what we see on Instagram, with a pinch of salt. Do people really wear that many rings … Continue reading Is ring stacking a wearable trend?
How to create a capsule jewellery collection
A little guide to curating the perfect jewellery collection You'll have probably heard of people with a 'capsule wardrobe' - an idea that came from London fashion boutique owner Susie Faux in the 1970s - of carefully curated timeless items that are easily interchangeable and that will never go out of fashion. Effective capsule wardrobes … Continue reading How to create a capsule jewellery collection
#HandbagHorrorStories 1
**WARNING: CONTENT HANDBAG LOVERS WILL FIND DISTRESSING** In this new series we'll be sharing with you some of the worst handbag disasters experienced by you guys out there! Tweet your #HandbagHorrorStories to @_magpiemagazine or email editormagpie@gmail.com Karina, 25, from Watford - permanent marker + handbag = disaster "A purple sharpie pen leaked on the inside … Continue reading #HandbagHorrorStories 1
Tangle Teezer x Skinnydip
The most stylish hair brush you've ever seen Home of sassy accessories Skinnydip have teamed up with Great British brand Tangle Teezer to create the ultimate must-have summer item: the Tangle Teezer x Skinnydip Flamingo Compact Styler. The super cute detangling hair brush, in the tried and tested Tangle Teezer shape, features an adorable little … Continue reading Tangle Teezer x Skinnydip