JEWELLERY EDIT // YOU ARE GOLD

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Harry Styles might tell us that we’re GOLDEN… and you know what, we really are. And if the past year has taught us anything, it’s that the small things are what count the most. A small gift for someone you love, delivered in the post is perfect for when you can’t be there in person. Postal gifts have never been more essential for spreading a little love, joy and post-Christmas sparkle. That small token of love, whether for a birthday, anniversary or ‘just because’ will certainly make the grateful recipient smile from ear to ear, heck tears may also be shed! And hey, even treating yourself now and again is a righteous passage of lockdown, no?

 

Engagement ring, bespoke by @77Diamonds
Signet ring by @Daisy_Jewellery (AD – PR Product Sample)
Midi ring by @astridandmiyu

 

I’ve mostly always worn gold jewellery. I love vintage and antique-inspired pieces and I’ve taken to investing in ‘proper’ jewellery over the last few years. There’s only so many green-fingers one can get away with! Well,  the magpie in me is head over heels for this glorious Sunburst Signet Ring by Daisy LONDON. Because we all need a little bit of sunburst-shine after this last year! This magnificent Sunburst Signet Ring is an actual piece of me – made in collaboration with @esteelalonde – it is as bold as it is delicate ✨ This iconic collab with Estée Lalonde boasts a timeless collection of layering pieces that lift and inspire; effortless, everyday jewellery that you not want to take off. And since I received this Signet Ring, I’ve definitely not had it off! And thats not all, Daisy is a brand that is ethical and eco-conscious; with jewellery that is designed with love and made to last.

 

 

Signet ring by @Daisy_Jewellery (AD – PR Product Sample)

Golden jewellery never goes out of style – it’s classic, brightens and illuminates the complexion. It’s golden hue compliments most skin tones, meaning there’s something to everyone. And let’s be honest, when it comes to gold rings, one is never enough!
As I mentioned, I’m a bit of a magpie, so here is my edit of favourite golden pieces that are available online! And as there are limits to how much we can all spend right now, I’ve managed to keep this edit at UNDER £100.

 

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DAISY LONDON X ESTÉE LALONDE // SUNBURST SIGNET RING
£79.00

 

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WALD BERLIN // ASHLEY BRACELET
£60.00
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TILLY SVEAAS LTD // T-BAR NECKLACE
£60.00
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RACHEL JACKSON // ELECTRIC GODDESS SUN NECKLACE
£60.00
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&OTHER STORIES // MINI HOOP EARRINGS – GOLD
£35.00
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MONICA VINADER // SIREN RING – GOLD
£95.00
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CULT OF YOUTH // MAMA CHAIN – GOLD
£85.00

Let me know what your favourite gold pieces are from my edit. Or which pieces you’d like me to feature next time! Comment on this post or reply to the post on Instagram: @claire_briston.

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For clarity, I was kindly #gifted the Sunburst Signet Ring by DAISY LONDON Jewellery. For ASA purposes this is highlighted and marked as AD – PR Product Sample for total transparency.

This is not a sponsored or paid post; though this post may contain affiliate links that earn me a teeny, tiny commission.  But be safe in the knowledge that I only shout about items that I genuinely believe in.

MORE ABOUT // Estée Lalonde For Daisy LONDON JEWELLERY

Daisy has collaborated with Estée Lalonde on two jewellery collections, both full of the kind of jewellery you won’t ever want to take off, crafted in sterling silver and 18ct gold plate.

The Goddess collection consists of effortless, everyday jewellery inspired by modern goddesses, the power of feminine energy, and the notion that we are all perfectly imperfect. Lunar goddess symbols are complemented by organic textures and a variety of chain styles to layer together. A Goddess medallion as a talisman for inner strength. A changing moon symbol as a reminder that this too shall pass. A poured gold texture to symbolise imperfect beauty.

The original collection is the kind of jewellery you won’t want to take off. Estée fused her love for classic vintage jewellery and contemporary design to create a collection that is perfect for everyday, effortless accessorising. Consisting of both statement and dainty pieces, the jewellery in the original collection is inspired by the 1970s. From gold shield rings to classic t bar drop necklaces; the collection has a nod to decades gone by, but with a modern-day touch.

 

 

ONLINE NEW ARRIVALS // 21.09.18

ONLINE NEW ARRIVALS // 21.09.2018

This is my second weekly round-up of New Arrivals that have hit the Online Stores this week. I’ll do this every Friday, just in time for the weekend – though, sadly for my purse strings, as we all know, online shopping definitely isn’t limited to the weekend! All items are available online, at time of publishing this post.

Let me know if you see something you like! And don’t forget to tag me in any shots of your purchases – tag me @judypink and use the hashtag #NeverConciseShopping

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Just a note for next week: from next Friday my weekly round-up of New Arrivals will be focussing on Petite Fashion styles only. I will be posting a separate blog post next week regarding my size and feelings about this. I want to be completely honest in my focus and I really think embracing my “mid size, size” is the way to go forwards!

Have a great weekend!

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NEW ARRIVALS // 21.09.2018

TOPSHOP // TRENCH COAT //
£59.00
TOPSHOP // PAISLEY SHIRT DRESS //
£49.99

& OTHER STORIES // WOOL CAMEL COAT //
£169.00
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& OTHER STORIES // OVERSIZED KNIT //
£79.00

Zebra leather ankle boots
MANGO // ZEBRA ANKLE BOOT //
£89.99
Leopard print dress
MANGO // LEOPARD PRINT DRESS //
£59.99
Women's Sarana Leather Biker Jacket (black) - Image 1
ALLSAINTS // SARANA LEATHER BIKER JACKET //
£345.00
Pocket long cardigan
MANGO // LONG CARDIGAN //
£49.99
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ASOS DESIGN // SAFARI PRINT NIGHTWEAR //
£28.00
Colour Block Satin Pleated Midi Skirt
MARKS & SPENCER // COLOUR BLOCK SKIRT //
£39.50
NEXT // LEOPARD PRINT MIDI SKIRT //
£48.00
Corduroy structured blazer
MANGO // CORDUROY BLAZER //
£89.99
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PUBLIC DESIRE // RENZO BLOCK HEEL BOOT //
39.99
BuyWarehouse Pocket Detail Faux Leather Skirt, Berry, 6 Online at johnlewis.com
WAREHOUSE // FAUX LEATHER MINI SKIRT //
£32.00
TOPSHOP @ SELFRIDGES // MOO CROMBIE //
£95.00
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NEW LOOK // FLUFFY YARN CARDIGAN //
£19.99
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CALVIN KLEIN // CK JEANS BELT //
£50.00
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VERSACE JEANS // CROSS BODY BAG //
£145.00

ONLINE NEW ARRIVALS // 14.09.18

My first weekly round-up of New Arrivals that have hit the Online Stores this week. I’ll do this every Friday, just in time for the weekend – though, sadly for my purse strings, as we all know, online shopping definitely isn’t limited to the weekend! All items are available online, at time of publishing this post.

For a side note, I’m Mid-Sized. I’m 5 ft nothing. I’m somewhere between 10-14, depending on the shop. We are the forgotten women. I hope my pick’s are inclusive for all. But just to give you an idea of my stature; and I hope my pick’s help you too, whatever your dress size!

Don’t forget to tag me in any shots of your purchases – tag me @judypink and use the hashtag #NeverConciseShopping

C
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NEW ARRIVALS // 14.09.2018

TOPSHOP CLEAN CHECK MIDI COAT - £115.00
TOPSHOP // CLEAN CHECK COAT //
£115.00
VERO MODA // MIX PRINT MIDI DRESS //
£40.00
VILA // TAILORED JACKET //
£60.00
TOPSHOP oversized argyle jumper with roll neck - £45.00
TOPSHOP // OVERSIZED ARGYLE JUMPER //
45.00
TOPSHOP LEOPARD SKINNY JAMIE JEANS - £46.00
TOPSHOP // LEOPARD PRINT JAMIE JEANS //
£46.00
TOPSHOP SNAKE PRINT MIDI SKIRT IN PINK - £39.00
TOPSHOP // SNAKE PRINT MIDI SKIRT //
£39.00
TOPSHOP CABLE KNIT CARDIGAN IN OAT - £39.00
TOPSHOP // CABLE KNIT CARDIGAN //
£39.00

 

TOPSHOP CIARA CHUNKY TRAINERS - £39.00
TOPSHOP // CIARA CHUNKY TRAINERS //
£39.00
ASOS BOILER SUIT JUMP SUIT IN BLACK CORD, CORDUROY
ASOS // BOILER SUIT IN CORDUROY //
£55.00
ONLY - ASOS - TEDDY COAT - BORG JACKET - £55.00
ONLY // TEDDY COAT //
£55.00

 

RIVER ISLAND HUGGIE HOOP MINI EARRINGS GOLD COPPER SILVER - £8.00
RIVER ISLAND // HUGGIE HOOP EARRINGS //
£8.00

 

 

 

 

ASOS DESIGN // MIX PRINT TRAPEZE MIDI DRESS //<BR>£42.00
ASOS DESIGN // MIX PRINT MIDI DRESS //
£42.00
Snake print gown - RED - MANGO - £69.99
MANGO // SNAKE PRINT MIDI DRESS //
£69.99
& OTHER STORIES // CORDUROY CULOTTES //<BR>£59.00
& OTHER STORIES // CORDUROY CULOTTES //
£59.00
& OTHER STORIES // CHECK MIDI SKIRT //<BR>£59.00
& OTHER STORIES // CHECK MIDI SKIRT //
£59.00
MARKS AND SPENCER // SLIM LEG JOGGERS //<BR>£25.00
MARKS AND SPENCER // SLIM LEG JOGGERS //
£25.00
MARKS & SPENCER // MAXI SHIRT DRESS // <BR>£45.OO
MARKS & SPENCER // MAXI SHIRT DRESS //
£45.00
NEXT // LEOPARD PRINT PYJAMAS // £36.00
NEXT // LEOPARD PRINT PYJAMAS //
£36.00
MONKI // LEOPARD PRINT JUMPSUIT // <BR>£30.00
MONKI // LEOPARD PRINT JUMPSUIT //
£30.00
Big Love Jumper | hush
HUSH // BIG LOVE JUMPER //
£130.00

 

 

BRAND IN FOCUS // &OTHER STORIES x THE DEEP END CLUB

“I think if everyone applied a little bit of ‘Give a damn’ to their life, we’d see a huge shift instantly.”
– Tennessee Thomas

 

As you know, I love a good collaboration – & Other Stories seem to get it spot on when they choose to partner up with a brand. Their latest marriage is with LA-formed, Deep End Club; a creative community where activism meets art to bring change to the world. Founded by Tennessee Thomas in 2013, this collaboration is currently only available online and within the UK and Europe. So these tee’s won’t stick around for long! Together, these two brands have  joined forces to share the message of Tennessee’s printed tees and why giving a damn matters.

Which is your favourite Tee?

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In her own words, Tennessee shares the story behind the co-lab. It’s all about the empowering force of a t-shirt.

In Solidarity //
£35.00
Give a Damn Tee //
£35.00
Open Doors //
£35.00

 

 

The Deep End Club //
£35.00

“The ‘GIVE A DAMN’ t-shirt works as a great conversation starter.

What do you give a damn about? It’s a t-shirt that resonates how we’ve started giving a damn all over the world! For me, it evokes the power of the Women’s March last year after Trump got elected, and how incredible it was when millions of women went out to protest. It shows how it’s a female-driven movement right now, to give a damn.This co-lab came naturally when Caroline from & Other Stories’ Stockholm atelier attended one of The Deep End Club’s radical open mics and proposed the idea. The campaign images are very personal as they were shot at The Deep End Club space in L.A. with my friends Sasami, Kyleigh and Ariel who all are activists engaged in many issues, such as removing landmines and spreading environmental awareness.I’ve found The Deep End Club to be a beautiful experience. First started as a shop where I used clothes as a way to spread a message, now it’s become a physical space where art and activism meet. Having been a drummer in a rock band, I consider these t-shirts to be like merch for what The Deep End Club stands for – a community empowering you to make a difference.”

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SALE // ROUNDUP

&Other Stories // SALE

 

 

River Island 

Liberty London

Pretty Green Ltd

 

 
 

 

Oliver Bonas Ltd





 

 

 

 
 

 







 

 
 

 




 

Enjoy!

C

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BRAND IN FOCUS // &OTHER STORIES x HOUSE OF HACKNEY

Not shy of a good collaboration, one of my favourite fashion brands, &Other Stories has joined forces with one of my favourite interior brands, House of Hackney. Having looked through the entire collection, I can say its as bold and brash and opulent as you might expect!

This is a whole collection of summer must-haves that encourage a style filled with playfulness and extravagance. Founded in 2011 by wife-and-husband team Frieda Gormley and Javvy M Royle, House of Hackney is known for championing bold print and colour.

PS. Every look in the co-lab has been inspired by the zodiac, aligning each star sign with a maximalist summer style horoscope. Discover yours here.

Here are some of my favourite pieces.

&Other Stories x House of Hackney // Bag  – £35

&Other Stories x House of Hackney // Jacket – £110

&Other Stories x House of Hackney // Dress – £110

&Other Stories x House of Hackney // Mules – £79

 

&Other Stories x House of Hackney // Skirt – £79

&Other Stories x House of Hackney  // Swimsuit – £35

&Other Stories x House of Hackney // Dress – £69

 

&Other Stories x House of Hackney  // Culottes – £69

&Other Stories x House of Hackney  // Dress – £79

This collaboration will be available online and in selected stores from May 24th.

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Wife and Husband team Frieda Gormley and Javvy M Royle, House of Hackney, talk to &Other Stories.

How do you describe the spirit of the co-lab?

Like a heightened version of nature. This collection show how women are walking to the beat of their own drum. We want those who wear our pieces to feel wonderful, strong and feminine.

What’s the inspiration?

We’re inspired by Victorian psychedelia, in particular Victorian paintings with flowers that don’t exist in real life. Just exquisite flowers created from the painter’s imagination.

Is dreaming up flowers something you’ve tried?

Yes, actually, in this co-lab one of the flower prints is based on the poppy but the rest are flowers that don’t exist in real life. They’re heightened versions of blooms that nature in fact hasn’t created. Yet.

You’re influenced by the author Virginia Woolf, in what way?

The collection is influenced by the style that Bloomsbury artists, like Virginia Woolf, wore when going on country retreats or when she was meeting up with her artist friends around Bloomsbury. The Bloomsbury Group was a crew of true bohemians and free-thinking artists who had meet-ups around Bloomsbury, London, at the start of the 20th century.

How would you style the co-lab pieces?

We love the bohemian mood of the pieces. Playing with the proportions, like wearing the blue velvet jacket with one of the floral dresses. Throwing on a pair of the flat mule shoes, which feels very modern, adding accessories like the small bag with vintage zebra print. And why not tie one of the scarves around your head?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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&Other Stories x TOMS // One for One® collaboration

&OtherStories have joined forces with TOMS, best known for its One for One® giving. Together they have created earthy ready-to-wear garments that resonate with the beauty of Californian living. The collaboration also boasts updated designs of the classic slip-in shoe and new endearingly ethereal leather sandals.

Shop this wonderful collection online and instore now : for looks that give back.

The TOMS® Story

In 2006, American traveler Blake Mycoskie befriended children in a village in Argentina and found they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS®, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. One for One™.

Realising this movement could serve other basic needs, TOMS® Eyewear was launched. With every pair purchased, TOMS® will help give sight to a person in need. One for One™.

“I was so overwhelmed by the spirit of the South American people, especially those who had so little, and I was instantly struck with the desire — the responsibility — to do more.”
—Blake Mycoskie

In the spirit of collaboration and giving, & Other Stories is a proud supporter of Magic Bus and its Women’s Scholarship Fund to support English language classes for young women in India.


Our favourite items from this beautiful collection are also available in the Never Knowingly Concise SHOP here.

 

& Other Stories | Recycling is EASY.

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&Other Stories is one of my favourite places to shop in store, browse online and take general inspiration. I love their forward-thinking, on a not so expensive level that doesn’t make your pursestrings tight. I was browsing online the other day, looking for more shoes, of course, and came across the recycling scheme that Stories are currently involved with. I thought it was bloody great, so wanted to share! They’re recycling both used & Other Stories Beauty packaging and Textiles (from any brand).

See full details below on how you can get involved in-store; you will also receive a 10% off voucher as a thank you!

 

 

 

RECYCLING WITH US IS EASY

We want to reduce the environmental footprint in the fashion world, and recycling is a big part of that. We try to find solutions for it in every part of our process and have, since our launch in 2013, established an in-store recycling program for our beauty packaging. Starting in 2015, our stores in Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States offer in-store textile recycling too. To make the most of this exciting task, we cooperate with experts within this field, and rely on you to recycle with us.

BEAUTY RECYCLING:

We have an overall sustainable approach within our beauty range, using standard packaging and keeping the paper use to a minimum by printing all necessary information on the inside of the boxes instead of on a separate folder. To recycle & Other Stories’ beauty packaging, bring back the empty containers from our colour cosmetics, bath & body and skin care ranges to any one of our stores.

This is how it works:

1. Simply return one, or more, of our empty beauty containers to one of our stores, and get one voucher with a 10% recycling treat as a thank you. Please note that your voucher can be used once and is valid for three months.

2. The packaging is sorted according to material directly in the store and then passed on to the nearest recycling station.

Recycling with us is easy

TEXTILE RECYCLING:

Bring any textiles from any brand (old socks and tired towels are welcome too), to any of our stores in Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States and wish them luck in their new life as insulation material for the construction materials industry, geofleece, carpet underlay, and rear shelves in cars, stuffed toys, shoe insoles, among many, many other things.

This is how it works:

1. Simply fill a bag with any textiles (all brands are welcome!) and bring it to your closest store, and get one voucher with a 10% recycling treat as a thank you. Please note that your voucher can be used once and is valid for three months.

2. Your bags are then collected from the store by our recycling partners. They have the infrastructural solutions in place to sort the items ensuring that the different materials are handled in the best possible way. Each piece (no matter its age or condition) is a valuable source of raw material – a treasure ready to embark on its second chapter. By recycling with us you create a circle that keeps all these raw materials from being produced again from scratch.

3. All textiles are passed on for their next best use via our recycling partner and are sorted into the following categories:

• Recycling – everything that is not suitable for producing new garments is converted into recycled fibres and non-woven fabric.
• Rewear – garments that are still wearable move on as second-hand clothing.
• Reuse – textiles that can’t be worn anymore are turned into special products, such as cleaning cloths.
• Upcycling – when the product is turned into another product of higher, or equal, quality.

Read more about our partner I:CO and their process on
www.ico-spirit.com

We are recycling-ready, hope you are too!