Hey! Today's post is something a bit different! I've been approached by Prairie Charms - an online jewellery and accessories boutique - to take part in a little blog series they're doing as part of a relaunch of their website! The blog series involves myself and other bloggers answering questions and our posts are automatically entered into a competition where we get to design our own piece of jewellery! (Plus other stuff, but that's the bit I find exciting). They've also offered a little extra 35% off purchases on their website for my lovely readers (use JEWELS35 at checkout).
So, on with the questions they've asked:
1) Describe your jewellery
style in three words:
Fun. Quirky. Metallic.
2) What was the first bit of jewellery you ever
purchased? (If you purchased it yourself, why did it stand out to you, and if
you got it as a gift what was it for?)
I honestly can’t remember! It would have been
so long ago, but I reckon it would have been from Claire’s Accessories – I used
to love that shop when I was younger!
3) What is your most meaningful piece of jewellery?
All of my most meaningful jewellery is in a
separate jewellery box, and has been bought for me by family members over the
years. This includes my christening bangle/bracelet and some gold jewellery
from my grandparents; bought in the Souks when they used to live in the Middle East .
In addition to that though, I have my Pandora bracelet
and all the charms currently on it have some sentimental value or memory
attached to it. In particular I have one charm which has “Dreams Really Do Come
True” engraved on it, and this inspires me to stay determined even if things
are tough, and I have a good luck owl charm my mum got me last year after I had
a bit of a rough patch.
4) What is your jewellery style or do you own an
eclectic mix?
I’d say my style varies slightly with current
trends. For example, I used to love big statement necklaces but more recently I
have been opting for simpler pendants/chains.
I don’t tend to wear much colour in my
jewellery – it tends to be the metallic colours, with small details – with the
exception of earrings. Of which some of my favourites are oversized cherries
studs.
5) What is your favourite type of jewellery? (Rings,
necklace, bracelet, earrings, or something else?) And is there a type of
jewellery that you've never got along with?
I definitely love wearing necklaces, I really think they can change a whole
outfit – but I have to say I would feel a bit naked without a pair of earrings
– usually just a simple pair of studs; I rarely wear anything which dangles or
loops!
I can’t wear bangles! My wrists are just too skinny for the size they
tend to make them in. I also find
it tricky to buy costume jewellery rings because my fingers are so small!
6) Whose jewellery box would you love to raid? (It
could be a celebrity, a friends, or somebody from your own family) and why?
The Queen! Imagine having access to all those Crown Jewels?!
Failing that though, I know I already raid my mum’s jewellery quite
regularly (still ‘borrowing’ one necklace on long term) – sorry mum!
7) Silver or gold? Are you somebody that despises the
other or would you settle for a wide variety of colours?
A bit of both really, depends on what I’m
wearing that day. Having said that, I’m really loving rose gold at the moment!
8) How do you store your jewellery? Do you put it
in a jewellery box or have it displayed for the world to see?
I have several places to store my jewellery;
expensive sentimental type jewellery has its own jewellery box; my earrings,
rings, and belly rings have a little box; and the rest of my
necklaces/bracelets (and sometimes hair clips) hang on a jewellery tree.
9) Do you own any heirloom jewellery? If so, what
is it and who is it from?
I don’t think so, I have a few rings which
used to be my mums/nanas but other than that nothing which has been passed down
through many generations. It’s probably just as well – I’d be too scared of
breaking it!
10) Who are your favourite jewellery brands and which
piece of jewellery are you looking to add to your collection next?
I don’t really have a favourite brand for jewellery; I just choose
jewellery pieces I like from all sorts of shops!
I’m currently looking for a memorable piece from Clogau for my 21st
birthday (even though its ages away!). Clogau make jewellery using Welsh rose
gold for accents, and I think it will be nice to have something connected to my
welsh roots.
xxx
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PS Hope you've enjoyed reading my responses, look out soon for my review of some items I ordered from Prairie Charms plus a giveaway!
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