The credit crunch has had an ironic and unfortunate effect on me; in short I have become a magpie inexplicably drawn to all things shiny, sparkly and consequently rather pricey. My new favourite jewellery label, Mawi for example specialise in super-sized, super-sparkly Swarovski stones and extravagant design details, such as their trademark

Before getting ready for Xmas dominated my life, I took a trip to a breakfast presentation for the launch of new online boutique Lily and Lionel. While drinking coffee and eating danish pastries ( I know, I know..it’s a hard life), I immediately fell in love with the history behind Lily and Lionel. Targeted at the global traveller, Lily and Lionel was founded by...

It might be a bit late to add anything to your Christmas list now but if you fancy treating yourself to a little something special, jewellery label Mirabelle have launched a gorgeous collection of gold and silver plated rings, bracelets and necklaces which could add some festive sparkle to your Christmas wardrobe.

Whilst browsing the online high-street this week for last minute xmas pressies I came across elsiebelle.com - a virtual treasure trove of adorable affordable accessories, so good I thought it was only fair to share. There’s an endless choice of quirky pendants: Galloping zebras, Russian dolls and miniature harmonica’s adorn the luxe chains which come in brass and...

It was the delightfully surreal name that originally caught our eye but Irish knitwear label - Electronic Sheep’s A/W collection of woolly winter warmers certainly managed to maintain our attention. Scarves and hats in unique patterns complete with kitsch tassels and pompoms!

You have to admire or at least be intrigued by a label that describes their latest collection as having: “Elements of the tragic-comic figure of the harlequin as seen through the gaze of Picasso.” I first discovered KIND at a designer sample sale down Brick Lane in London and yes the clothes do live up to the billing. Amongst the ill advised satin trousers with bugle...

Built by Wendy is the brainchild of designer Wendy Mullin. Founded in 1991, the label began life as a collection of hand-sewn guitar straps in fabrics as diverse as tweed and grosgrain. Sold from the back of New York record shops, Wendy’s creations soon established a cult following which led to the birth of her clothing line Built by Wendy; selling women and men’s...

It was impossible to miss one of this season’s trends all over the catwalks; yes I’m talking about the statement necklace! Dries Van Noten, Cavalli and Amarni amongst others all loaded up their models with over sized beads, pearls and flowers, evidently with the shared philosophy; the bigger the better!

Definitely another one to add to your online favourites; established Irish label; A│wear has launched its own

One of my favourite things about winter is the expansive choice of cute accessories; hats, scarves, mittens, ear muffs… the list goes on. Now winter has well and truly arrived it’s time to stock up and there’s no better place to start than new label, Lowie.