10 Sparkly Investments That Aren’t Just Pretty to Wear
When it comes to investments, most people think about things like stocks, bonds and real estate. But there are actually a lot of other options out there that can be just as profitable – sometimes even more so. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 sparkly investments that aren’t just pretty to wear! Photo by Cornelia Ng on Unsplash Sparkly Investment Jewellery Investing in jewellery isn’t just about buying sparkly pieces to wear, it’s also about investing in quality gems and metals. Over time, fine jewellery can appreciate significantly and become a great investment. Precious Metals Gold, silver and…
Treat Yourself To Something Lovely
If you’re the kind of person who is always taking care of others, don’t you think it’s about time to treat yourself? It’s not selfish to think of yourself for a change, and it’s not a bad thing either – in fact, it can improve your mood and give you a positive outlook on life. Something that you can do to treat yourself is to buy your own gift. Gift giving is good for your mental health, and receiving gifts is enjoyable too. If you can be both giver and recipient, surely that’s the best thing of all? Whether you…
Adding Jewellery to Your Personal Look
Adding jewellery is a great way to change up your look. Nowadays, clothing and fashion has changed. Many of us are going down the route of shopping fast fashion. This is when large scale companies create low cost clothes available in multiple different sizes in the exact same design. Adding jewellery can help you stand out from the crowd. However, hundreds of thousands of people shop from these low-cost stores. So they mass produce relatively low quality clothing and accessories that look good for a few wears. Then they start to break down or lose their sheen. This is understandable….
How to Create Your Own Individual Style
Individual style is what makes people memorable. From Clara Bow to Stevie Nicks and Lady Gaga, boldness and individuality always pays off. So if you’re tired of your look, create your own individual style with these hot tips. Are you feeling monotonous sticking with the same outfits and accessories all the time? Need some individual style? Being a follower of fashion is fine. However, forging your own path and creating a style that is unmistakably yours can be a lot more fun. Standing out from the crowd with your own distinct style is a great feeling. Pulling together a new…
Fashion Leader – How To Stand Out From The Crowd In Party Season
Are you a born fashion leader? Fashionistas are usually made, not born. So if you don’t feel you have a ‘natural’ talent for standing out from the crowd, then grab these great ideas. You’ll be a fashion leader and only we will know your secret. Sshhhhh. There’s nothing better than getting ready and going to a fun party with your friends and family. It’s the time to show off your fashion leader credentials. Whether it’s an outdoor summer bash or an indoor winter gathering, parties are times to cut loose and have some fun. There may be times when you…
New Job? Confidence Tips To Help You SHINE
New job? You may need some special confidence tips to ensure your first day and first impressions really count. How you look is secondary to how you feel – except when you LOOK good you FEEL amazing… especially in a new role. So, you’ve recently secured a new job, congratulations; you’ve achieved something to be really proud of. The next few months will be an exciting whirlwind of learning and developing as an employee.So some extra confidence tips won’t go astray. It can be nerve-wracking when your the new girl at work. Your confidence might need a little boost so…
Fashionable Beach Accessories Every Woman Needs
Beach accessories with swimwear was very fashionable many years ago and then they fell out of favour. However, a fashionable change is imminent. For quite a while now, woman have worn their bikini or bathing suit with no beach accessories but that’s all changing in time for a southern summer. Accessorising beachwear is coming back into fashion, and it is simple to do. It does not have to be expensive and can be great experimenting with which things are the best for you. Beach Accessories: Scarves Ditch the straw hat and opt for a scarf instead. Lift it from the…
BoHo Dreaming: Easy Bohemian Style for Hair + Fashion
Eclectic, gypsy, sexy, toussled and relaxed – it’s no wonder bohemian style hair and fashion are so popular. You can go all out for a full gypsy/ Coachella festival vibe or just add an accessory or two as a nod to the trend. Either way it’s the gorgeous bohemian style every cool chick has in her wardrobe – from Fergie and Nicole Ritchie to Kendall Jenenr and Gigi Hadid. If you’ve ever browsed Pinterest or Instagram and wondered how these boho girls achieved their stunning relaxed style, here are a few bohemian style ideas! Clothes Bohemian style clothing covers a…
Organisational Tips: Protecting Your Keepsakes From Harm
Keeping organised is always a good idea, it can help you stay calm and enable you to put your hands on any item you need with ease. However, sometimes in our enthusiasm for having a place for everything we can forget organisational tips to ensure proper protection for our valuable and sentimental items. That may mean they age more quickly or are damaged while being stored. This is, of course, completely contrary to the idea of tucking them away for safe keeping in the first place. Luckily, it can be avoided if you follow the organisational tips below. Organisational Tips…
Cleaning Jewellery: Don’t Ditch It Cos It’s Dirty
Cleaning jewellery will revive gems you’d forgotten looked so good and save your hip pocket. So don’t ditch it cos it’s dirty; CLEAN IT. It’s easy. It doesn’t matter whether you invest a small fortune in precious metals, or just buy the cheapest bling you can find at your local market, one thing is certain for all kinds of jewellery: it will get dirty. So cleaning jewellery regularly should be on your ‘to do’ list. The big question is – will you ditch, or de-grime? If it’s the former, you are guilty of waste, as it can be so easy…
The Art of Dressing Well for Any Occasion
Dressing well is, for the most part, subjective. For some it’s a ball gown and tiara. Others are comfortable in dress jeans and hot shoes. However dressing well isn’t simply limited to WHAT we wear. It’s also WHERE we wear it. Most of us struggle from time to time to dress as well as possible for certain events and occasions. It can often be difficult knowing whether our outfit is appropriate, or what it is like in comparison to others’. But as long as you follow some basic rules, you should actually find that dressing well for any occasion is…
7 Tips for Special Occasion Glamour and Glitz
If you’ve got a special occasion coming up, then you’ll want to look and feel your very best. There are all kinds of things you can do to make this happen. The sooner you start, the better you’ll feel about your special occasion – how about upping your water intake a few weeks in advance to detoxify your body and clear your skin? These tips and tricks will help you out too! Include Texture And Interest In Your Look Your look should have texture and interest to make people go ‘wow!’. Adding a couple of different textures to your outfit…
Beautiful Gift Ideas for The One You Love This Mother’s Day
You love your Mother, and you’re probably still looking for beautiful gift ideas for Mother’s Day, right? There are so many ideas. So, what does your Mother love? Is she a DIY nut? An eco-warrior? A fashionista? An entertainer? An outdoor-loving free spirit? A fitness guru? A bookworm? Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, 2017, so it’s not far away. We have beautiful gift ideas for whatever your Mum/Mom loves. And lots of SPECIAL SAVINGS. Take a peek and click the blue link to go directly to the retailer. Beautiful Gift Ideas: Beauty + Skincare + Perfume Most women LOVE…
Best Cocktail Dresses for Very Special Occassions
Ready for the evening party? Choose From The Best Cocktail Dresses! Cocktail dresses are woven with great care and attention shown towards bringing every beat of the party into perspective. Many aspects of dressmaking go into creating the perfect party wear. For the ultimate party, cocktail dresses are one of those special kinds that have to be considered with utmost detail and thematic approach. Glitter, glamour and loud pandemonium are the elements of these festivities, and you must fit in and emerge as a remarkable presence! Size, fitting, colors, themes and designs are all so important to set the mood…
Thank You, Mum. Special Occasion Celebrations
Special occasion celebrations are the perfect way to show those closest to you how much you love and appreciate them. So throw a surprise party and spend some time together. If you are lucky enough to be close to your mother, then it’s a great idea to make a big effort for her birthday – remember all the birthday parties she threw for you and your friends when they painted the dog and trod buttercream into the carpets? Here are some ideas to help you push the boat out in return…
Hi, I’m Penelope Herbert, Interior Designer and Blogger. Welcome to Don’t Call Me Penny.
