My autumn guide to Greenwich

Autumn is often seen as kind of an intermission between summer and winter; the heat has gone and the countdown to Christmas has begun, so it’s time to switch off and reboot before the festivities. But thinking like this means you can waste a lot of opportunities, because there are some places that really come alive in the autumn. I’ve been invited to curate a collection of places in my local area, Greenwich, which are guaranteed to get you into the autumnal swing of things, and falling a little more in love with this time of year.

Insta-spiration

I’m a big fan of social media, proven by my shockingly high tweet count, but recently my outlet for public self-expression has become a lot less verbal and a lot more visual. I’ve always had an Instagram account, and posted the odd ‘insta’ here and there, but recently I’ve become inseparable from the scrolling feed of people I follow and exploring those I don’t. I don’t have particularly high standards; if an account has a few photos that interest me, or that I ‘like’ then I’ll follow. The more the merrier, because it’s a great source of inspiration and the more places that comes from the better! In honour of my new obsession I thought I’d share with you some snaps that have particularly inspired me, and hopefully will inspire you too.

If you have instagram, check me out and follow me on rosemolly93 if you like what you see!

Miniature plantpot cupcakes, need I say more? I will definitely be trying these myself

(photo: riverisland)

I’m loving nude nails at the moment, but the silver strips here make such a big difference

(photo: josieldn)

I recently found the locket I wanted for my 21st birthday and this was definitely an inspiration

(photo: lenoredaily)

I have the bottoms of this set, now all I need is the cotton bralette to match!

(photo: chiaraferragni)

These iPhone cases are both incredibly sweet and artistic

(photo: papercrownluvsu)

Reese Witherspoon’s gorgeous low ponytail is definitely a hairstyle I’ll be trying

(photo: reesewitherspoon)

Art that makes you doubt that what you’re seeing is real is the best kind

(photo: artofdrawingg)

You know those ideas that you wish you’d had first? Yeah, that

(photo: lushtoblush)

My love for gold jewellery

My jewellery box has profited immensely from the last few birthdays and christmases, and it is starting to shape into a collection to be proud of. I love the thought of having a jewellery box to pass on to future generations of my family, as I myself have received pieces that belonged to my Nana and are obviously priceless to me. Saying this, I’ve never been one to over-accessorise with my jewellery, even though I admire others who do, and I have never strayed away from silver. There is one ring and one necklace that I never take off, I almost never wear earrings, and occasionally I’ll add a bracelet or a watch into the mix – until now.

For my 16th birthday my mum, being the ingenious present buyer that she is, decided that it would be special for me to design my own ring. I had an idea in my mind of a silver ring I had seen, but I was persuaded to consider mixing metallics – silver and yellow gold – in the one ring. The final design was a white gold band with a large yellow gold heart in the centre and two small hearts either side of it, and it’s never left my finger since opening the box it came in! I’ve not seen many (if any) rings that have mixed silver and gold colourings like mine, and knowing mine is the only one of its kind is definitely special. I guess a part of me has always loved gold, but it’s only recently that I’ve started wanting everything in gold.

I now have three incredibly beautiful gold pieces of jewellery, all of which were 21st birthday presents that I will treasure always. If there’s anything that can cure post-birthday blues, it’s pretty jewellery! From my darling brothers I received a pair of timeless gold hoops, which are very subtle but have the added detail of a textured surface. Three years ago I lost my favourite pair of silver stud earrings and since then I’m rarely seen with something in my ears, but I’ve been wearing these hoops every single day. I was also given a wonderfully delicate gold chain with a poignant miniature key pendant on it. My mum is a firm believer of giving keys for 21st birthdays, and I was thrilled by my gold key! The two together is a simple combination but the gold really does make an impact, and it dresses up any casual daywear.

As if that wasn’t enough to spoil me, I was also treated to a gorgeous gold necklace from my boyfriend’s wonderful parents. Giving the illusion of two necklaces, the two incredibly delicate layered chains have interspersed coloured gems on them. It’s both elegant and striking, and it will definitely be my go-to necklace for dressy occasions in the future.

Our generation is definitely far more in touch with silver accessories than gold, which is understandable given the dramatic difference in pricing, but my eyes have recently been opened to the true value of gold. There’s a reason the family heirlooms and vintage treasures from your grandmother’s jewellery box are gold, not silver; it’s a timeless material, and it will never go out of fashion. I cannot wait to keep building up my gold collection, and I know that these pieces will always be a part of it.

Do you prefer gold or silver jewellery?

 

Tricks up your sleeve

The rumours have been confirmed as Apple releases images and a spec of the iPhone 6 and the technologically advanced Watch. Breaching the new world of wearable technology, I’m pleasantly surprised by the sleek style and aesthetically on-trend design of their latest gadget.

Three models for three different consumers, you can have the Watch, Watch Sport or my personal favourite, the Watch Edition, all with Apple’s signature silhouette and sharp detailing. With a seemingly simple standard dial on the side you can zoom in and out of the small screen for a user-friendly experience, do everything that’s not typical for a watch like make and receive calls, dictate messages and improve fitness with a pulse sensor, and there’s a handy charger that makes sure it’s always ready to be used. Once again, Apple has ticked all of the boxes!

I think what I like so much is that when the screen isn’t being used it could be a watch from any other fashion-forward jeweller, but with all of the hidden capabilities of Apple products. I’m still not sure I need a watch that has that much more power than being able to tell the time accurately, which I have no doubt the Apple Watch does, but I would personally opt for the navy leather strap and the rose gold buckle and face for a balance between dress and casual jewellery. It’s fascinating seeing how accessories are being transformed into digital machines, and I can’t wait to see just how many people, and what kind of people are going to invest in this most advanced jewellery item yet!

What do you think of the Apple Watch? Is it going to be on your 2015 Christmas list?

Photos: Apple

Summer lovin: body chains

I’m loving the body chain at the moment. It dresses up the most basic bikini and it just adds that little bit more than a layered necklace (or something of that variety). It’s daring, and you need a helluva lot of confidence to rock it, but I’m inching closer and closer to getting one of these badboys for my upcoming holiday in the sun… Are you feeling daring?

(Photos: Pinterest)