Morning tea ring set by Victorial Mason

Have you seen the Alice in Wonderland movie yet? I really really want to see it, but fate seems to be against me at the moment. In the meantime, I'm completely happy to drool over this AIW themed Morning Tea ring (£110) over on OyeModern. 

Handmade by Victoria Mason, the set consists of three rings featuring a teeny little mug, Nice biscuit and spoon. You can stack them all up at once, or wear them separately.

In fact, it's worth browsing the whole site if you like intricate detail. The Turntable ring (£220) is well worth a look too.

Ooh la la! Les Nereides Paris Fairground Necklace

Lauren from SparkleCandy got in touch with me recently to let me know they've had a few new additions to the site with a romantic Parisian theme to them.

I was on the site in seconds.

This Les Nereides Paris Fairground Necklace (£98) above is just one of the incredibly intricate pieces in the range.

These Les Nereides Paris Eiffel Tower Earrings (£118) on the right have just the right amount of whimsical charm in the tiny Parisian scene.

What do you think of the range? Do they give you the urge to run away to Paris and find a beautiful French man?

Basse Mode: A new fashion magazine

See the Basse Mode button on the right? It's part of a new project I'm working on with a couple of other bloggers, Lauren and Fi.

Lauren and Fi were chatting about the idea of a magazine full of real women on Twitter, and I butted in with a lot of enthusiasm for the idea. Lauren has written this lovely piece on the website summing up what the magazine is all about:

Basse Mode is, or will be, a real life hard copy magazine. One that you can buy in bookshops, or newsagents, one with beautiful images and thick paper.

Basse Mode is a magazine about what real women wear, feel and believe.

Basse Mode is a magazine built for normal everyday women. We know that the feeling of flicking through a glossy magazine can’t be beaten. However, all the magazines feature the same thing – unwearable looks, unaffordable clothes, and an emphasis on being and looking the same as one another. We want to condense all the brilliance that the fashion blogging world has to offer into something that we can put on the coffee table. That we can show off on the coffee table. A beautiful documentation of what real women wear, what real people think, and things that actually affect our lives. Nothing like this has ever been done before, but we think it could be brilliant.

So far, we've had lots of fantastic interest from a lovely group of people looking to get involved, and a lot of them have written blog posts and tweeted about the project. Which is where we need your help! The more publicity we get about this project, the more likely it is that we can get some backing and get going with project Basse Mode. We want this to be a magazine filled with high street fashion, Etsy & Folksy jewellery picks, craft tutorials and plenty of blogger input. 


Think it's a great idea? Please feel free to blog about it then and let us know, or tweet about it (we're on there too @bassemode) Want to get involved? Comment on here or on the site and we'll add you to the list!

Floral flurry: Flower cuff from Nuada Accessories

There's a fair few must-have pieces on Folksy from Nuada Accessories. The Sterling Silver Large Button necklaces and silver teapot ring have both made it onto my favourites list. But in the spirit of the spring sunshine we've been enjoying this week, I wanted to show you this pink and purple felt flower cuff bracelet.

The cuff would make a girly addition to a wedding outfit, or a kitch twist to a not-quite-spring outfit. Love it too? You can buy it for £9.50.

Sixties Girls necklace from Miss Dollipops

I noticed the lovely Miss Dollipops has been adding to her range this week, with some retro style brights. With the spring sunshine peaking through the clouds, I'm really in the mood for some pastel colours, so this Sixties Girls necklace above is perfect. The wooden necklace sits on a long chain, and comes in at £5.99. If you're a bit of a button hoarder like me, you might also want to check out the Button Brights rings in an assortment of candy colours.

As an added bonus, every order comes with a free pair of earrings!

Hello Sunshine "Tea Time Stud Earrings"

These 'Cheeky Lil' Studs' from Folksy designer Hello Sunshine have arrived in perfect time for the release of Alice in Wonderland (surely the must-see film of 2010?).

The tiny little teacup and teapot are made from laser cut acrylic, and the classic white colouring makes this a versatile piece of jewellery. They're £4.50, and they're available in a hanging earring style too.

Bird-like silver hoop earrings from BooHoo

I almost clicked past these earrings completely on BooHoo.com, assuming they were the usual slightly tacky hoops. A closer look revealed a beautiful hummingbird design (though the description insists it's a swallow) and delicate floral detail.

They're only £6, which is a bit of a bargain for such a pretty pair of earrings (that don't contain the words 'Gorgeous' or 'Diva').

Butterfly Flower Hairband from Lupin Handmade

And so, the butterfly obsession continues...

Observe the butterfly flower hairband above. It's from Folksy designer Lupin Handmade, and I'm completely and utterly in love with it. Having auburn hair and pale skin often means I struggle to find pieces that don't clash or blend in with my colour. This particular design comes in several summery colours to compliment all hair tones, and I particular love the green and purple pairing.

I plan to wear it with loose curls and a summer dress, when the sunshine finally comes out. Fancy adorning your hair (or wearing it as a oversized bracelet)? It's only £9.

LHC's "I love you this much" Tape Measure necklace

I squealed a little when I saw this "I love you this much" tape measure necklace from Love, Hearts and Crosses. I then e-mailed it to my friend, who e-mailed back an e-squeal. 

This is a very good sign.

This tape measure necklace is kitsch and yet a little bit romantic. And yes, I'm going to be predictable and suggest your other half might want to treat you to this cute charm for V-Day. It's only £12 (available in silver and gold) so they'll have enough change for a giant bunch of roses too.

Cliché? Me?

The Oriental Magpie: Vintage style wooden butterfly brooch

My weakness for anything butterfly related is evident in my clothing choices, decor selections and, of course, in my jewellery box. I've got necklaces, rings and bracelets adorned with this fluttery little creature, but one thing that's missing is a beautiful brooch to casually pin to an outfit.

These vintage style wooden butterfly brooches (£6 each from The Oriental Magpie) are a perfect mixture of classic style and eye-catching colour.

They're small enough to pin to a headband or hairslide for a boho look too. Now all I need is a little bit of sunshine to showcase these babies!