Chokers + Cuffs

Jewellery is often the best way the complete an outfit. It's that extra detail that can add either an edge, sophistication or glamour to your look. At the moment my favourite piece is the ear cuff, worn by the likes of Cara Delevigne and Jennifer Lawrence. I think I'll be buying the vine leaf one by Topshop. 

The bracelet cuffs below have a contemporary look to them and would look amazing worn with a sleek monochrome outfit. As for the chokers, I much prefer those with stones and metal rather than the velvet kind. The leaf choker below looks so unusual with the opening at the front. 

Let me know which is your favourite piece! 

Accessorize - Zara - Topshop

ASOS - Regal Rose - Topshop

& Other Stories - Whistles - Coast

Love from Lou Lou

Argento Treats

Dress - Miss Selfridge

Necklace - Argento

Boots - Topshop

What girl doesn't like receiving a lovely piece of jewellery for Valentine's day? I may be a single lady this time (again!) however, I was lucky enough to be sent some treats from Argento, a fab jewellery company. They picked out a beautiful rose gold necklace which is such a timeless piece. My package also included a tanning mousse and mitt from Vita Liberata, and a heart shaped candle from Scent which smells of rose and cinnamon. I will definitely be lighting it tonight when I enjoy a bubble bath! Oh and another little gift - a SELFIE STICK! I never thought I would own one but you've got to love them!

If you fancy treating yourself to jewellery by Argento then now is the best time to as they're offering you lovely lot 20% discount (excluding Pandora & Nomination) by using the code LOVE20. Have a little browse of their website - argento.co.uk

Have a great day whatever you're up to!

Love from Lou Lou

Godiva's Blogger Party

On Wednesday evening, I was lucky enough to attend a lovely blogger event held at Godiva boutique on Edinburgh's Grassmarket. In my opinion, it is the most beautiful and unique shop in my hometown. There has been so much thought put into the decor, plus they stock the most amazing hand-made clothing and jewellery. 

Upon arrival, we were treated to glasses of Pimms, brownies made by Lovecrumbs and truffles made by Mary's Milk Bar. They were absolute heaven for a chocolate addict like me! We then spent a while catching up with old blogger friends and making new ones too! I love that Edinburgh is starting to build up a blogging community since more events are being held in our city. It's so much fun being a part of it. 

The activities for the night included making camera straps out of pretty vintage scarfs, and adding little charms. My camera has never looked so stylish! Also, Scottish jewellery designers Luis and Poppy from Runaway Fox talked us through their fascinating collections. Their current jewellery collection is made from castings of human body parts and dead animals. To show us the process, they got three bloggers to cast their fingers which were then turned into necklaces.  It was amazing that you could even see the detail of their finger prints. Talk about a one-off piece of jewellery!

The Runaway Fox designers doing a fab demonstration

Crab pincer necklace, castings of hands and breasts, fox's nose ring, nipple ring and crow's foot necklace

My favourite jewellery in Godiva, by And Mary

It was such a great night thanks to Godiva, and the Scottish brands that contributed. To top it all off, we each received a Godiva canvas bag filled with treats from some of the boutique's designers. Mine included a necklace from Runaway Fox's 'Flora Fatale' collection, a wasp brooch by Karen Mabon and a set of cards illustrated by Genevieve Ryan. 

My 'Angels Trumpet Fatal Flower' necklace by Runaway Fox

For those of you living outside of Scotland, you can still shop the brilliant independent designer pieces on Godiva's website here.

Love from Lou Lou