House Of Wonderland Jewellery Club Unboxing

We've seen plenty of different varieties of surprise subscription boxes over the past few Years; food, beauty, games... one of my favourites is definitely jewellery. I've always been a fan of cute and quirky jewellery and I just the love the thought of wearing a piece that not that many people will own. 

House of Wonderland is a handmade jewellery and accessory brand that sells some gorgeously cute pieces.  As well as stocking a wide selection of pieces on the main website, HOW also have a second website Jewellery Club, which is a surprise subscription service that every Month you receive a themed parcel of cute jewellery which is limited edition and not available on the HOW website. 

I was kindly sent Novembers package 'Pizza Party' - which as you can see, is fast food related! I just adore the pizza necklace, it is so funny and cute. The Fries before Guys earrings and party hat earrings are so sweet and I have had so many compliments when wearing them, with people always asking where I got them from! My favourite is the soda bracelet, it looks lovely layered with friendship bracelets and seeing the cute little soda cup popping out. I love that their were stickers included with all of this lovely lot too!

If you love cute and quirky jewellery or looking for a gift for someone that does, why not check out the website? 

*PR Sample*

Out of the Ordinary Gift Ideas

I like to think outside the box when it comes to buying gifts for other people. Don't get me wrong, I love a good old gift set, but you know when you find a gift for someone that catches your eye and you think, 'wow, that would be perfect for her!' and beam with pride knowing how much they will enjoy it, I love that feeling! I have found a few really great gift ideas I wanted to share with you that I think are really interesting and a little bit out of the ordinary.

The Gourmet Chocolate Pizza Co. Chocolate Pizza

Chocolate...Pizza... a match made in heaven, right?! I think this is a great alternative to a selection box for that chocolate fiend in your life. I tried the flavour Crunchy Munchy*, which was full of biscuit, fudge and scrumptious chocolate swirls. It tasted absolutely delicious. The brand have a huge selection of different flavours, as well as an option to personalize your pizza too. The Gourmet Chocolate Pizza Co also sell chocolate pizza slices in a range of flavours at only £2.20 each, which I think would make great stocking fillers or little gifts for friends. I have already ordered a few of these to pop in to stockings.

Executive Pens Direct Engraved Pen
I don't know about you, but in our house we definitely have a pen fairy that steals all of the pens whenever we need them. I am a bit of a stationery nerd too so I love a nice pen, and I would absolutely love to receive a gift like this beautiful engraved pen . This particular design is called the Parker Urban Fashion Ballpoint Pen* which is pink with a chrome trim. It is such a beautiful item, and is very high quality, too. There are tonnes of other pens at Executive Pens Direct that you can personalise, as well as some useful and novelty gifts, which are all available on their website. I think this is a gift that anyone would appreciate, it looks super sophisticated and is a really special, yet practical and useful gift.

Ellie Bean Prints A4 Print
If you are a bit of a bookworm you may already recognize this quote. I am all about quotes to live by, they really do brighten my day and prints like this one can really personalise a room and make it your own. This print* is from Ellie Bean Prints in A4 size and is really good quality. I plan to fill one of the walls in my room with framed prints of inspirational images and quotes like this one. I think makes a beautiful gift. Ellie Bean Prints have a huge range of other prints and card that you can personalize too.

Friction Free Shaving Subscription Service

Now, you're probably thinking 'Hmm that is odd, why would you include a razor in a gift guide?!' I have a logical explanation. This handy subscription service sends you a high quality razor and razor heads from only £3 per Month. I think this is a brilliant gift idea for someone that maybe has everything, or maybe, if, like me, absolutely hates spending their money on razors 'cause they're so expensive, this would make a great gift. I can vouch too that the razors are really good quality and leave my skin feeling super soft with no irritation whatsoever.How ideal, too, knowing that you don't have to go out and buy a razor for a whole year!

Personalised Tree Decoration

Why not treat someone to a personalized tree decoration? These kind of gifts always go down well with family and friends. It is something they can use every Christmas. I particularly love this cute gingerbread family design. I bought this from a local shopping centre, but you can find similar here or even have a go at making your own.

House of Wonderland Jewellery Club Subscription
A lot of the ladies in my life are big fans of costume jewellery so I know this would make a great gift for them, in fact this is something I would love to receive myself. I love the surprise aspect of subscription boxes, not knowing what you are getting is all part of the fun, and treating someone to this kind of gift as they'll receive a lovely bundle of gifts once a Month. The HOW Jewellery Club Subscription* would make a perfect gift for someone that loves a bit of fun or loves to jazz an outfit up with cute jewellery. The best part about the subscription is that the jewellery you receive is unique and aren't part of the House of Wonderlands current ranges.You could either treat someone to a subscription, or order one yourself and split up the jewellery items and gift them to friends. I will be writing a full review of this Months jewellery in a separate blog post (which will include more images and info) very soon, which I will link here once the post is live.

Laptop Sleeve
Practical and pretty, those are two words I think sum up this next gift very well. This stylish laptop sleeve 'Grace'* from STM Bags is perfect for those on the go. This sleeve has a super soft lining to keep your laptop protected and safe.  It is like a safe fluffy jumper for your laptop! I love the sleek and stylish presentation, and how this can fit easily into a bag, and your laptop being super protected as you go about your day. You can even match your laptop sleeve to your clutch and your handbag as STM stock those in the same design too. This beauty is available from Amazon or Currys online here.

Mickey Mouse Chalk Board
I think this would make a lovely gift for someone special, particularly if they're a big Disney fan! You could even add a sweet message to the board before wrapping it up. I like gifts that are really useful, and I think this would be one of those gifts that you probably wouldn't pick yourself, but actually find it really handy to add notes to, and it just looks adorable, doesn't it!? This costs only £2.50 at Primark.

*Post includes some PR samples*

As always, my post is 100% honest & my own opinion.

Outfit Post: Simple Things

T Shirt : Primark | Skinny Jeans: New Look | Bib Necklace: Dorothy Perkins | Pumps: DC

Hi everyone, its only me back with an outfit post! I know, it has been such a long time. I never felt confident enough to post pictures of myself for all to see - I was always a little bit nervous as I have always been very insecure about my body shape and features. Since the start of the year, I have been working really hard on my confidence and have made quite small changes in my life which have impacted my life and the way I feel in a very big way. For starters, I have lost over two stone in weight, which has done wonders for not only my confidence but my health too. 

This outfit is a go-to look for me now - black skinnies, a plain t-shirt and trainers, paired with a statement necklace. It is so easy. I used to struggle planning outfits and rarely left the house wearing jeans - I think I have finally found the confidence to wear whatever I want and not care what anyone thinks - definitely my mantra from now on! 

Stocking Fillers | Gift Ideas

I can't quite get my head around the fact that it is just a few Weeks until Christmas! I seem to say this every Year but it does seem to come round so quick. I have shared a few items I think would make good Christmas presents for stocking fillers or items that are ideal if you are on a budget.

There is nothing better than getting cosy at Christmas, so these fairisle slippers are just perfect for lazing around the home on a chilled Winter evening. What would Christmas be without socks? I personally think socks are a good gift as everyone uses them and although it is quite a boring item, it is something anyone would appreciate.

I think sentimental gifts always go down well, so these photograph strips* from Cheerz are perfect to pop into a Christmas card. I also think Christmas is the best time of Year to have a family game night, so quizzes and card games like this Top Trumps set are perfect playtime for anyone in the family.

I have included some make up in my gift guide, probably because this is something I like to receive myself! If you know of a beauty lover or someone who is just getting into make-up, products from brands like Sunkissed, Natural Collection and Models Own are perfect because they are inexpensive and are great to try out a new look with. I've also included Benefits Roller Lash Mascara* for those huge make - up junkies in your life; I highly recommend this mascara and think it would make a brilliant little gift for those who love their luxuries. I also included the Soap and Glory Sugar Crush Hand Cleansing Gel as I think this makes a brilliant stocking filler. It has an awesome scent and everyone loves a good old hand sanitizer.

Other little items I have added to the stocking fillers are chocolate.. 'cause who doesn't love chocolate hey?! A pretty necklace and car air fresheners are also great stocking fillers or maybe even for a secret santa gift.

*post includes a PR sample & a product I have purchased with a gift voucher*

My Top Picks from Charmed Ivy and Discount Code!

Gold Dipped Amethyst Necklace £6.50

Catch Your Dreams Limited Edition in Red £5

Purr - fect Timing Watch £6

Knuckle Rings £0.50

I am a big fan of costume jewellery, I love being able to swap and change different pieces that don't cost the earth to match my outfits and my mood. A brand I really like is Charmed Ivy. They stock such a beautiful selection of rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches and head chains. If you like simple yet stunning costume jewellery, head over to Charmed Ivy. I absolutely love the amethyst necklace and the dream - catcher necklace, they are so dainty and different. The cute kitty watches are so affordable, and the knuckle rings are a complete bargains at just 50 pence a piece! Fantastic prices.

I have a discount code for you for a generous 20% off - simply enter Snowman at the checkout. 

Christmas Gift Ideas for Her: £20 and Over

Smiggle Advent Calendar | Trisori Bracelet | The Rose Box | Amethyst 9k Yellow Gold Earrings 

You may have noticed it has gone a little Christmas crazy on my blog as of late. Not to worry, normal beauty and lifestyle blogging will resume soon! I am absolutely crazy about Christmas and love to get inspiration early, so today I am sharing with you a handful of gifts over £20 which I feel would be lovely for any lady in your life.

I love the idea of a Advent Calendar with a twist. I don't have a chocolate Advent Calander in December anymore, but I love the idea of different types of them, such as this one from Smiggle. I love stationary and am a bit of a geek so this is definitely something I would love as an early gift! I would love to open each door to a new little stationary must - have every day, so anyone that is a fan of cute and quirky stationary I am sure will love this. 

This Trisori Bracelet is really pretty and I think it would make a nice gift for any huge jewellery fanatic if they love something quite chunky on their wrist. 

The Rose Box is something a little different for a gift, which is what drew me to it in the first place. The box holds a shrub rose ready to plant in the garden, as well as a bottle of rose water and a jar of rose petal jam. I think this would be an ideal gift for a couple, a parent or grandparent.Giving a gift of a beautiful plant of flower will be something that person can enjoy and watch grow, and will always remember you by. 

An absolutely beautiful pair of earrings that i feel would make a great gift this Christmas are these Amethyst Yellow Gold beauties. I absolutely love Amethyst and think a gift like this would be something to cherish, and that stays classic forever.

Silver Daisy Earrings from Martha Jackson

Hi all! Today's post is super exciting for me, as it features one of my favourite things to talk about: jewellery! 

I absolutely love wearing jewellery, I really like to add both bold, statement pieces and delicate, dainty pieces to an outfit. I love anything ditsy, cute and girly, so what I am talking about today is very 'me' and definitely my kind of style.

This beautiful pair of silver contemporary daisy earrings are from Martha Jackson; a family run business which specialize in high quality designed jewellery. They have some absolutely gorgeous pieces,  I really recommend you have a browse of their website as they are very reasonably priced and really unique. I am planning on writing a wish list post featuring some of their pieces soon, so look out for that!

These silver contemporary daisy earrings are so sweet. I love the classic look of the daisy flower on the earrings. They catch the light as the finish is very polished. Something I love about the earrings is that they are made from only sterling silver. This is a plus for me as I can't wear certain jewellery as I have sensitive skin. 

I really like the hook of the earrings, as it makes them really secure and stops them from falling out of the ears. Martha Jackson also stock the matching silver contemporary daisy necklace which I also have my eye on, I think the necklace and earrings would look so adorable worn together. 

When delivered, the earrings were really well packaged, and arrived in a really sweet gift box. Delivery was super quick too, which is a must if you are thinking of buying for Christmas. 

The silver daisy earrings would make a fantastic gift for any woman in your life. They cost just £12 which I feel is quite a bargain to say the earrings are made from sterling silver. 

The classic flower is never outdated so I feel it would suit a woman of any age. 

If you are looking for gifts for the woman in your life, check out Martha Jackson's website. They have a great selection of affordable gifts, even gifts under £25 which you can check out here.

*I was sent the earrings to review, all opinions are my own*

Vintage Style Silver Cross Dangle Earrings from Oh Hello Mango

How absolutely stunning are these Vintage Style Silver Cross Dangle Earrings? I absolutely love them. I love the vintage style of these - they kind - of remind me of Celtic patterned jewellery. They look great as they are so pretty and delicate, but also add a subtle vintage chic to an outfit.

I think the pictures speak for themselves to show how dainty and pretty the earrings* are. I am so impressed with them and I love this sort of style - my Sister has already been eyeing them up!

They feel like they are made really well and are of a really good quality. I think for the price of the jewellery on Oh Hello Mango Etsy Store; which is insanely reasonable, these are a great buy and I would personally recommend having a good look on the Etsy page.
My earrings arrived really well packaged and in great condition. You can tell the seller takes great care and pride in her products!

Naomi is the lady behind Oh Hello Mango, which is her own Etsy Shop which she very recently launched. Go ahead and have a further look at some of her other beautiful pieces, I particularly like the Silver Open Square Necklace - so pretty and different to anything I have seen before!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ohhellomango

Naomi has ever so kindly offered my readers a fantastic discount code - enter ZOE30 at the checkout to receive a really generous 30% off your order! The discount code is valid up until the 12th September 2014.

You can check out Naomi's other gorgeous pieces on her Etsy Store Oh Hello Mango. Naomi also writes a fantastic blog also named Oh Hello Mango. It is a great read so do check it out!


*This post contains items which were sent to me to review. All opinions are 100 %  honest and my own. You can view my full disclaimer policy on the contact tab above*

Jacy and Jools Summer Love Jewellery Wishlist

Soda Pop Beach Cross Earrings  Soda Pop Mini Peace Earrings Candy Heart Bracelet 

I love pastels for the Summer, and try to incorporate pastels into my outfits with jewellery. I love Jacy & Jools as they sell unique and sweet jewellery which is perfect for the Summer. I am loving their Soda Pop and Beach Collections, I love how you can choose your own colours for pendants and beads! Here are just a few of my current favourites. All of the links to the products are above!

If you purchase anything from Jacy and Jools, remember to use my discount code ZLRC for a generous 10% off your order! 

Jacy and Jools Sterling Silver Initial Cube Necklace and Discount Code!

Sterling Silver Initial 'Z' Cube Necklace 

Jacy & Jools are an online jewellery store based in Cheshire. Jacy & Jools stock fashionable and contemporary jewellery, made with the finest sterling silver, gold and rose gold, as well as semi - precious beads. With a wide variety of necklaces, bracelets and earrings, there is something for everyone. 

I absolutely adore this Sterling Silver Initial Cube Necklace.* The 18" necklace holds a 4.5mm initial cube. The necklace costs only £15 which I think is a fabulous price for a sterling silver piece of jewellery. It is so delicate and looks so simple yet is a beautiful, feminine addition to any outfit. 

I really love jewellery with initials because I love a personal touch, it makes it all the more special that it is yours. I also love jewellery like this as it is perfect to give as a gift or for a treat to yourself.

Jacy and Jools give great customer service and their delivery is fast too. I really love the brand and have since made up a little wish list of all the things I want need - I'll share that with you soon.

If you want to purchase one of these yourself, or anything else from the Jacy & Jools website, don't forget to use my discount code ZLRC to receive a generous 10% of your order!

Have you heard of Jacy and Jools before? What are your favourite pieces?

The Folly Boutique - Hiring Beautiful Designer Jewellery

The Folly Boutique

Sophie, having working in jewellery most of her teenage years and 20’s, found the lack of rentable (and affordable!) designer jewellery infuriating when planning for her wedding. The idea of creating a beautiful online shop full of genuine designer statement jewellery available for all to buy or even rent for fraction of the price gently brewed over 2 years. Then in March 2013, The Folly Boutique was born. 

Working in jewellery shops on and off for a decade, then working for the prestigious designer Mawi, gave Sophie a great understanding of running a jewellery business. Her Fine Art degree then lead her to the Art industry where for many years she worked for the infamous artist Damien Hirst. Combining her love of jewellery and creativity, there was only one way forward – creating a designer shop to promote and indorse unusual statement jewellery, making it accessible for all to wear whether they can afford to buy it outright or prefer to rent.

I personally love the idea of renting statement designer jewellery like this - if you have a special occasion, a party or even your wedding coming up, and have your eye on a certain beautiful piece - why not rent it instead of buying it? I think this is a really useful and purse friendly alternative to spending a lot of money on a piece of jewellery for it only to be worn once or twice. 

The brilliant concept with The Folly Boutique is that you can not only rent the items for up to 6 days, but you can also purchase the designer jewellery if you so wish to for a fraction of the original price! 

I have included some images below of my most favourite pieces from The Folly Boutique - a particular piece I am lusting after is the Loren Hope Clara Necklace in Purple, isn't it just simply stunning!? 

Also, I have some very exciting news for my readers! Sophie has set up a discount code for you lovely lot! Enter ZOELIANNE10 at the checkout to receive a generous 10% off your total cost!

You can see all of the beautiful pieces online at www.thefollyboutique.com.

Because I'm Happy Wishlist

Blue Crepe Skate Dress -Dorothy Perkins Loop Knit Heart Jumper - George at ASDA Don't Worry Be Happy Necklace - ASOS Yellow Smudge Print Snood - New Look Plastic Aviator Sunglasses - Topshop Boxy Lock Bag - ASOS

Today's wishlist features lots of very cute and sweet items that have lifted my mood recently. I love anything cute and I love pastels as I relate them to feeling refreshed and happy, I have no idea why colours have this effect on me, they just uplift my outfits from my every day monochrome colours I think. 

Not On The High Street Review

First of all, I will tell you in advance that this may well be one of the longest blog posts I have written in a long time. Hopefully you will find it as interesting and enjoyable as I have done writing it.

The products that will be featured on this post are from a popular online store called 'Not On The High Street'.* If you are not familiar with this web site, they are well known for their quirky and unique gift items and home furnishings.

I spent a long time browsing through the website, they have such a huge selection of different things it took such a long time to choose what I wanted. They have such a great selection of different items; from home ware, to gifts, fashion, accessories, garden-ware, weddings, pets, and much more.

The first item I am going to share with you is a beautiful pair of Sterling Silver stud earrings by Love The Links which are shaped as tiny little coat hangers. (Link here). I was immediately interested in them as they were so different to anything I had seen on the high street before. I love quirky and random pieces of jewelry, and as a self-confessed clothes hoarder, I knew these cute little coat hanger earrings were perfect for me. They are very affordable at only £4.99, so they wont break your budget.

The next item I ordered from Not On The High Street was a beautiful rose gold word bangle by Lisa Angel. (Link here). It is a stunning bangle which is loose on the wrist, with the wording 'Be True To Yourself' engraved onto the outside of the bangle. The bangle looks classy and elegant, yet very simple which will stand out as a statement piece in a simple outfit. The bangle is plated metal, which means it wont leave marks on your skin, as some other bangles would do. This product in particular came in such beautiful packaging, you can tell a lot of thought, time and effort is given to their designs.

The final item I ordered was this pretty black and white floral dress from Jolie Moi. (Currently Unavailable). The dress looks like a skater dress, but can be worn very formal or casual too. The material is quite thick and the pattern on the dress are of a velvet effect, which makes it feel such good quality. I find this such a beautiful dress which you could wear to many occasions, such as; a Wedding, a party, an evening out, or even in the day time with some simple flats.

                           

I was seriously impressed with the quick delivery times that all three of my items were dispatched and delivered to my door. I also found that each company put extra effort into their beautiful packaging.

Some items are limited stock, so you are guaranteed they are quite unique and individual styles you wont see on the high street. If you fall in love with a product on the site, I would recommend taking advantage while it is in stock.

I would highly recommend shopping with Not On The High Street as you will find them helpful, presenting great customer service, and the products are unique and like nothing I have seen before.

Check out the website to see what other beauties you can find!

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/

Alice in Wonderland Tea Pot Necklace

KrisXChi Vintage Jewellery

ALICE IN WONDERLAND PINK AND GOLD DETAIL TEA POT NECKLACE*

I am a huge fan of vintage and quirky jewellery pieces and often buy from independent sellers for something unique from all of the high street stores. I was so chuffed when I was kindly gifted this beautiful necklace from Kris X Chi Vintage Jewellery at the Brum Blogger Meet Up! Each blogger was given something from Kris X Chi which was chosen after she checked out our blogs - she gave us a piece of jewellery based on what she thought suited us and this is something I fell in love with, so she was spot on!

All of Kris X Chi Jewellery is handmade which is something I do prefer when buying jewellery - it shows how much hard work and thought has gone into your piece.

 I love the cute little tea pot - it is so me! 

It is on a 26 inch chain with gold and floral detailing on the little tea pot, it is so precious!

I love the little heart clasp too, it is so different to anything I have seen before.

I love the little bags too, so cute and vintage!

I have already looked online to see what other beauties they sell and have worked up a little wishlist in my head ready to buy!

You can buy from Kris X Chi in the marketplace on ASOS here and on their website.

You can also find their Twitter here.

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