statement necklace

M&Co. asked me to put together a festive edit featuring my top 10 picks to see you through to the end of the year.  I mention them fairly regularly on here as they have some real gems on the website and at an affordable price – each item here is …

Do you ever come up with what feels like a genius idea, only to discover someone’s already thought of it? I certainly did when I thought to myself “what I need is a necklace my teething baby can chew” and yes, they already exist! It turns out that fellow mum, …

The instant way to up your style ante is by throwing on a statement necklace to take even the simplest of jeans and tee looks to pulled-together-stylish-mama level. And as big bucks jewels aren’t really conducive to mum-ing around in (even if we could splash out!), Boohoo.com comes to our …

Take one basic dress and work it from mum-duty to the office and – if you’re lucky enough to get a night off! – it will even see you through a night out in comfort and style. This striped jersey dress from Bonprix is a great basic for layering and …

You can’t beat statement necklaces to lift your look, and your mood.  Keep it chunky to avoid little fingers snapping it and bold or bright to catch the eye. Plain jersey never looked so chic than with the addition of Banana Republic’s current must-have neck candy.  From £29.50 it’s a …

Take a pair of jeans and add these two pretty pieces.   For a simple day look wear with plimsolls or flat sandals then team with wedges for evening. What: Multi-pearl chunky necklace and floral blouse Why: Because even if outside it’s grey you can lift your look by wearing …

Take a plain t-shirt, jeans and plimsolls and just add this zig-zag necklace. Instant throw-it-on style at your fingertips every morning, so whatever your shape or size, all eyes will be on this bright beauty. Necklace, £16.50, Dorothy Perkins Take a look at the other quick fix instant wardrobe updates …

Add a splash of summer to your wardrobe with zesty brights. Glow in a full length tangerine maxi or accent a neutral outfit with colour-popping sandals.  Lift a dressy look with big and bold orange jewellery or add a ray of sunshine to your basics with straight leg jeans and …