Computer key 'Glam' Brooch from Farfetch

I spend a large part of my working week browsing gadgets and geek-stuff for Dork Adore, so I guess it was inevitable that my passion for jewellery would eventually overlap with my nerd-tendencies.

The result? This quirky brooch in the design of a set of computer keys.

The Computer Key 'Glam' Brooch above is from Farfetch.com, a new site for me. The majority of designer pieces on the site are way out of my budget, but this brooch is a far more affordable at £30. It's created by the design collective Vicolo Paglia Corta, a group of photographers and fashion and graphic designers. They've got a few other computer and lego inspired pieces, so it's a must-see destination for designer dorks.

Got a geek on your life who would appreciate this?

Guess what these are...revealed!

Figured out what they are yet? They are in fact a pair of teeny tiny outfits by B.Paoletti, which are designed to slot over a the silver baby pendant below.

Cute, no?

The baby pendant itself is £159.04, and the outfits are £69.58 each (available in pink and blue). If you're feeling a bit flush, this would make a really thoughtful gift for a new mum.

What do you think?

Guess what these are?

We're kicking off the week with something a little different. Guess what these are!

A tiny pair of shields?

An unusual pair of hoop earrings?

The ultra-feminine alternatives to these Transformers cuffs?

All will be revealed later today....

Discounts, competitions and birthdays!

I'm going to sneak in an extra post today, as I wanted to let you know about a few discounts and competitions going round at the moment for jewellery and accessories lovers.

• Sophie and Toffee has a competition going to win this pretty little jar above. You can find out how to enter on their blog. They've also reduced plenty of their prices, so you can grab lots of cabochons to fill it with.
• Love, Hearts and Crosses has lots of new stock in, and a 15% off code in this week's Mizz magazine.
• Ji Ji Kiki has nearly reached 2,000 fans on facebook. Become a fan and invite your friends, and you could win your favourite piece!
• Retro Chick is celebrating her 2nd Birthday with the chance to win two £25 ASOS vouchers. All you need to do is tell her your favourite birthday or anniversary moment.
• Zentosa has a competition running to win a £50 voucher to spend on Disney Couture jewellery in their store, to celebrate their one year birthday. Entries will be drawn at 10pm tomorrow, so you've got to be quick! There are four different ways to enter, which you can read about on the blog.
• AccessoriesOnline is offering 20% off all orders with discount code SPRING20 until midnight Sunday

 Know of any more? Let me know in the comments!

Dollface wooden painted bracelet from Funky Toadstool and blog changes

A couple of things to cover today!

Taking a bit of a leap from our usual sparkly features, we've found a wooden bracelet from Funky Toadstool. The bracelet (£6) has a bit of a Japanese feel to it, with the handpainted detail that goes into the dollsfaces and floral patterns.

Wear it with a plain outfit so the colours stand out, or clash them against a floral fabric for a bit of hippy chic.

Secondly, if you're reading this in a reader you might not have noticed a few of the changes to the blog! The lovely Hello Monkey created a pretty new banner, and you should definitely check out her Folksy shop as she also does some brilliantly quirky prints too. I've also added a little ShopStyle feature on the right, and a couple of links to the Bling and Buy Twitter and Facebook pages. Feel free to invite your friends to both pages, as I'm hoping to run another competition soon :)


Do you like it? Is there anything else you'd like to see on Bling and Buy? Please let me know in the comments!

White Daisy Daisy, Give Me Your Answer Do! Stud Earrings

Twitter friends have a lovely habit of breaking up your workday with beautiful little products that you're dying to purchase. Late last week, one of my fellow tweeters (I think it was @Retrochick_uk?) mentioned the work of Abilu Creations. The website showcased a selection of handmade jewellery and accessories, many of which are made with vintage charms for a really unique feel.

The daisy earrings above have the whole sixties flower power look down to a tee, and they're a lighter alternative to the chunky earrings you've been sporting all winter.

Grab them for just £8.

Don't forget you can follow Bling and Buy on Twitter and Facebook for regular updates and the occasional competition! 

ASOS Double Finger Keyboard

At first glance I assumed this quirky ring was from trendy jewellery designer Galibardy, who's work we featured last year. The dedicated attention to detail and pop art style are common features of this designer, so I was surprised to see that it's actually the work of ASOS's very own brand of jewellery.

The keyboard ring is designed to sit across two fingers, and it's chunky design marks it out as a style that's made to impress. Like a knuckle duster for the artistically blessed.

Love the mini musical finger candy? You can buy it now for just £8.

White Feather Brooch from AlrightDarling

Sometimes, it's the really simple designs that can grab your attention away from the more glitzier items. Whilst browsing the UK section of Etsy, I came across designer AlrightDarling (possibly the most british name ever) who offered a selection of clean cut white brooches and rings.

This feather brooch above is created from a clean resin material, and its simple design gives you the flexibility to pin it to whichever outfit you choose to wear. The actual design is exclusive to the AlrightDarling too, so you won't find it all over the high street either.

It's yours for $12, complete with gift wrapping.

Enchanted Forest Necklace from Rose and Raven

The current trend for fairy tale inspired adornments shows no signs of ending, and if that means we'll be inundated with butterfly-inspired products I'm more than happy for it to continue!

This Enchanted Forest Necklace above is from Folksy seller Rose and Raven features a large brass leaf with a cluster of beads, a butterfly and glass droplets. I'd wear this necklace casually slung over a loose smock top and leggings for a bit of boho chic.

Enchanted Forest Necklace £13.50

Tooth Stud Earrings & discount code from Jijikiki

Do you follow the My Milk Toof blog? It's an adorable little set of photo comics following the adventures of a couple of milk teeth. These sparkly kawaii tooth stud earrings from Jijikiki are a charming tribute, and they're only £7.

If you haven't headed over to Jijikiki before, it's well worth a browse. The site is packed full of jewellery, accessories, homeware and vintage finds. Even better, Bling and Buy now has a 15% discount especially for our readers this Easter weekend. Simple use the discount code EASTERTREAT at the checkout, and you'll make a tidy saving!

What will you be using the discount for? Tell us in the comments!