29th April 2016

All That Glisters

Fashion - By Alexandra Stedman
Jacket: J Crew (old but buy similar here). Jumper: Gap (old). Bag: £108, J Crew. Gold-plated pins: £35 each, Astley Clarke.  ‘Kula’ bracelets: from £70, Astley Clarke. Photographs: Eva K Salvi

I like to adopt the literal quote of Shakespeare here, rather than ‘All That Glitters’ – I think it has a bit more of an impact (and I’m a bit of a Shakespeare geek). But unlike the end of the quote, this stuff really is gold, and great quality, too.

 

 

Now I’m sure you know, I don’t wear a lot of jewellery – inside my jewellery box you’ll find a few select brands of fine layered jewellery – and Astley Clarke is one of those brands I rarely take off. In the summer in particular, I love their bracelets layered up with a crisp white shirt an skirt in the evening, or even with a swimsuit on the beach.

 

 Gold-plated pins: £35 each, Astley Clarke. Kula’ bracelets: from £70, Astley Clarke.
But as we know, their pieces are an investment. But one worth making, which is why I’m doing this post on their new ‘Kula’ bracelets, at a much more accessible pricepoint. Like friendship bracelets, they’re easy to stack and look great all bundled or on their own – I love the idea of wearing one classic gold one with all black – the epitome of chic.
And also – a bit of a revelation – you can now buy single stud earrings. Yes, they now sell gold-plated studs from £35 each so you can mismatch your ears and buy for that single extra hole you had pierced. Genius.
Side stripe trousers: £128, Me and Em

Oh, but did I mention the good bit?! As a Frugality exclusive offer, you can get 15% discount on the Kula, the pins, in fact any of the Biography range using code FRUGALITY15 from today until Tuesday 3rd May 2016 (if I were you, I’d check out the lightning bolt earrings). And: it’s PAYDAY.

 

Jacket: J Crew (old but buy similar here). Jumper: Gap (old). Bag: £108, J Crew. Gold-plated pins: £35 each, Astley Clarke.  ‘Kula’ bracelets: from £70, Astley Clarke.

 

‘Kula’ bracelets: from £70, Astley Clarke. Love’ disc rose gold bracelet, Astley Clarke (my own)
‘Kula’ bracelets: from £70, Astley Clarke.
This post was in collaboration with Astley Clarke, which meant I had to send back these gorgeous pieces after this shoot.

By Alexandra Stedman

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  3. Hi Alex. Great post. Where did you get your lovely glasses frames? I've been looking for some tortoise shell frames in a similar shape, but I can't find any that don't look enormous on my narrow face! Rose

  9. The outfit is good, i liked the denim jacket but i am pretty confuse to pair it with a trouser. Though trousers are quite comfortable to wear but i would prefer to pair up the denim jacket with black jeans. But i like your style, its really cool. And loved the bracelet.