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Wolf & Gypsy Pirate Cob Necklace*

I don’t want to mention the ‘C’ word for a few reasons. First of all, it’s Halloween tomorrow, which is by far my favourite holiday of the year, and who knows what December is going to look like thanks to all these lockdowns and regulations which keep getting added and taken away, but if you’ve started to think about gifting, I’d recommend heading over to Wolf & Gypsy for some serious present-inspo.

I can be picky when it comes to jewellery – I don’t wear too much of it, and what I do wear is all very much loved – delicate golden chains collected on holidays, simple studs which add a little sparkle when I’m going out, or a much-loved watch which sometimes feels too precious to wear. I’ve been on the hunt for similarly beautiful pieces which are easier to wear – bits I can layer up, and enjoy on a daily basis without feeling like I’ve raided the jewellery box, and I’ve found a gorgeous option in the form of Wolf & Gypsy.

My first treasure from the brand is their Pirate Cob necklace – a gold vermeil piece which replicates a coin found as part of pirate booty. Paired with a 22″ golden chain, the necklace looks effortlessly stylish when paired with a shirt or sweater. Worn alone, the necklace is simple enough to not feel like it’s ‘too much’ for during the day, but it really makes an outfit look like you’ve put in 100 times more effort in!

Made from 100% recycled Sterling Silver and covered in gold vermeil, the necklace doesn’t irritate skin, or leave behind any of those dreaded green marks. The necklace even comes beautifully packaged in a lovely box, which is the perfect size for storing it when I don’t have it on.

Wolf & Gypsy’s Pirate Cob necklace is priced at £69 and is available here

Hip Hydration Bottle*

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Like pretty much everyone I know, over the past few years I’ve made a real effort to reduce the amount of single use plastics, and although I take my shopping bag to Waitrose, and measure out my fruit and veg in reusable bags, I’ve got a terrible habit of picking up water bottles whilst I’m out and about. I’ve been on a hunt for a bottle which I can pop into my handbag, and I think I’ve found an absolute winner in the form of my new Hip Hydration Bottle which comes in the mot beautiful shade of blush pink.

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I’ve coveted Hip’s water bottles for a few years, as their slimline shape feels like it would be perfect for slipping into my handbag, and honestly, I’m a little in love. The bottle holds 650ml of liquid, which keeps me going all day long, and it doesn’t feel anywhere nearly as bulky as a regular water bottle. In the morning, I fill it with distilled water from the fridge, and I don’t need to both with single use bottles, no matter how busy the day becomes.

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I’m absolutely in love with the rubber snake print which covers the bottom half of the bottom. Not only does it look super fun, but it’s grippy to – so if I’ve got it on the desk beside me, I’m not worried about it falling over. It’s available in a rainbow of colours too – so if you’re headed out on a summer picnic or road trip – it would be perfect to get everyone their own colour, and just stack them up.

Hip Hydration Bottles at priced at £16.99 from Home Store and More

Saint Laurent Panier Medium Woven Bag – Black

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Remember at the start of the year, when we all though summer holidays were going to be possible? I started the year full of thoughts about where to go for a few weeks – all of shortlist were warm and sunny, some were farther away than others, but I had a wishlist of destinations I was slowly whittling down, and I was starting to collect little treasures to take with me. Then Covid-19 hit.

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Like the rest of the world, my summer plans have been put on ice, and the goodies I’d been squirrelling away have been packed up and popped in the ‘summer cupboard’ ready to enjoy when we’re allowed out of the country again.

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One of those little treasures is my Saint Laurent Panier Medium bag – most definitely the chicest beach-bag I’ve ever bought, it’s actually the first bag I’ve bought in nearly a decade. Why? I can be super picky about my bags, I get bored of things easily, so when I’m investing in something like a bag, I want to know I’m going to love it forever.

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Unlike most straw bags I’ve had in the past, Saint Laurent’s Panier is sturdy – with leather straps and interior pocket which holds all of my beachy bits. The only nod to the brand is the subtle tag, which can be worn inside or out of the bag, and can even be taken off completely – perfect if you’d rather people not know that it’s YSL.

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Available in black and natural straw, the Panier tote is perfectly sized as a ‘throw-all’ and can hold multiple books, pouches and bits whilst still looking sleek. It’s also one of the few straw bags I’ve seen which doesn’t look like it’s only been made for the beach – it looks as great thrown on with a pair of jeans and a shirt as it does pool-side. Perfect for trying to combat heavy bag surcharges!

Saint Laurent’s Panier Medium Bag is priced at £750 and is available here (UK) and here (US)

Rupert Sanderson Sabine Flat – Leopard

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When it comes to timing, I don’t think I could have gotten it worse. Just a few days before lockdown kicked in, I ordered these leopard beauties from Rupert Sanderson. Part work shoe, part spontaneous purchase, I had them looked out for meetings (paired with black pants and sweater) for a fun Spring update to my regular wardrobe of neutrals.

Then Covid-19 happened.

Safe to say, these haven’t seen my driveway, let alone be worn out and about, but once the world get back to some sort of normal, you can bet these are the first pair of shoes I’ll be reaching for!

Rupert Sanderson Sabine Flats in Leopard are priced at £565 and are available here (UK) and here (US)

Brown & Navy Celine Shadow Sunglasses

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When it comes to designer investments, I often find sunglasses are a great place to start. There’s something about a really great pair which can truly transform an outfit, and a well-placed accessory can make an affordable outfit look (and feel) a hundred times more expensive.

When it comes to buying sunglasses, I’m incredibly picky. Frames have to be chunky, over-sized and classic in shape. I hate anything too fiddly or identifiable, which is why I’ve fostered a bit of an obsession with Celine frames. Understated and elegant, their frames are classics which I pull out all year long. My most recent purchase are these Shadows. This two-toned is a fun update on my usual choice of tortoiseshell, and I’m obsessed with the navy fade, which will look as great when paired with a pair of jeans, as when they’re dressed up with a coat.

In my experience, Celine make some of the best quality sunglasses out there – chunky and sturdy enough to survive a few drops and falls, these have already established their spot in my handbag!

Celine Shadow Sunglasses are priced at £371 and are available here

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