Stuck on Studs
Lots of looks today are all about featuring the boyish, edgy side of people. Dark colours like navy, olive green, black, and brown, ripped jeans, Doc Martins, Vans, all that jazz. It’s all about keeping it cool. Accessories are not forgotten: dark leathers, skulls, lots of layering. But what people seem to love the most are studs. Studs on leather bracelets, studded earrings, studded rings, studded bags. I won’t lie to you, I’m big on the studs myself. My personal style is quite boyish, and studs help add to the effect. Conversely, I’ve also noticed people with quite classy or...
What to Wear to the Ascot Races
Another chapter in Jessica’s fabulous British adventures: the Ascot races! Horse racing in America is so not the same as it is here in England. In England it’s about the fun of betting on your favourite horse, being with your friends, good food, and most of all, dressing your best. In America horse racing is not as popular, and it’s more about the gambling than anything else. Ascot was a beautiful place—so clean and gorgeous in the bright, sunny weather. It was a little cold and windy, but everyone was having such a great time that it didn’t matter. Watching...
Why People Love Alphabet Jewellery
Some of the most popular jewellery pieces nowadays are name, initial, and monogram jewellery. Alphabet jewellery has become a staple in the wardrobes of many. Why does everyone love alphabet jewellery? What makes it so great? For one thing, personalised jewellery allows you to make your mark and express yourself in your own way. I’ve noticed that a lot of people like to customise necklaces or bracelets using their favourite words/sayings, using hashtags, etc. These words say something about the person; it’s like they are carrying a little piece of their personality with them. People also like to wear the...
What to Wear to a British Tea Party
Gathering for high tea is one of the oldest, not to mention poshest, traditions in British history. My friends and I are from America, and while we are in England, we felt it was essential to go for ‘tea and crumpets.’ After all, if you didn’t have afternoon tea, did you visit England at all? Our destination was the Grand Café in Oxford. I don’t think anything gets more elegant than that. My friends and I love tea, and are huge foodies. We were super excited for croissants, sandwiches, scones—we ordered everything. Our table could have fed the whole Royal...
All About Pearls
A type of jewellery that you don’t see much of (except maybe on older women) these days is pearl jewellery. Most teens and younger adults ditch pearls for trendier chains. But contrary to popular belief, pearls are not only for old ladies! Most people shy away from wearing them because they think it makes them look too mature. This is not true! If you’re young, you can absolutely wear pearls. What’s unique about pearls is that they hold a certain class and taste that other jewellery doesn’t have. They also match with gold, silver, and rose gold jewellery, and therefore...
Coming From America: The Top 5 Things We Love About London
School is out and summer is in. Time for travel and experiencing the world. Jessica and Havisha, pictured here wearing some Anna Lou of London jewellery, travelled here from America. We talked to them about what they love most about London. 5. The Underground Neither of us have really taken public transportation before, so the Tube was a thrill. In the short time that we’ve been here, we have travelled all around London on the Tube. It’s so efficient, and really cool because you never see the same person twice. 4. The Culture One of the best parts about...