How To Style: Me & Zena "Entertain Me" Pendant

If you're a regular reader of the Sparklecandy blog you'll know that we often post suggestions on how to style some of our jewellery. Today, we've decided to offer some ideas of how to wear this fabulously retro Me & Zena 'Entertain Me' pendant.

As you can see, the pendant is in the shape of a 1950s television, complete with static screen! If you look closely, you can see that the words “Me & Zena” are embossed in gold underneath the screen.

Below are two Polyvore sets that we've created around this piece. If you are a Polyvore user yourself, we'd love to see the sets you've created around our jewellery! Comment here with the link, tweet it to us or share it on our Facebook fan page.

Me & Zena Look One: Whimsical

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There's something about this television pendant that makes us want to don a huge pair of Audrey Hepbun-esque sunglasses and a floral print and pretend that we're hanging out in Paris in the 1950s. Get the look with a ditsy tea dress, a leather satchel and some pretty sandals.

Me & Zena Look Two: Edgy

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To really show off the pendant, we suggest something a little more eye-catching. Think coloured jeans, contrasting colours and a simple neckline to draw the eye to the pendant. We love the way the gold of the pendent looks with yellow!

You can find the 'Entertain me' pendant here, or view our full Me & Zena collection here. 

Designer Profile: Love From Hetty and Dave

Today on the blog we have a bit of an exciting post! We recently welcomed designer jewellery line “Love From Hetty and Dave” to the Sparklecandy family – and we can't wait to share some of their gorgeous pieces with you.

The “Love From Hetty and Dave” line is the brainchild of British designer Zoe Larkins. She claims to have been raised on a diet of buttons, sequins, ribbons and thread; and, judging by her fabulous hand sewn brooches, we believe her!

Zoe's brooch designs are inspired by 1950's tattoo designs and mexican arts and crafts, resulting in a plethora of wonderfully kitsch jewellery items. Every single item is cut and stitched by hand, so you can be sure that you're ordering something really special.

We've spotted a number of “Love From Hetty and Dave” items on some of our fave celebrities, including Amy Winehouse (pictured below with a “Hetty and Dave” brooch adorning her beehive), Jodie Marsh and Tahita from the New Young Pony Club.

One of our favourite pieces from the “Love From Hetty and Dave” collection is this speech bubble brooch.

Isn't the overstitching gorgeous?! This brooch looks like it's just fallen straight of the pages of a comic book, and costs just £14.

Next up is this fabulous leopard print heart brooch.

Emblazoned with “Rock & Roll” in hot pink, this brooch is very difficult to resist. It is priced at £25.

Finally, how could we resist including this oh-so-cute mushroom brooch?!

Featuring a smiling mushroom reminiscent of the character in the Super Mario games, this brooch never fails to brighten our days. This brooch is just £12.50.

To see the full “Love From Hetty and Dave” brooch collection, click here.

Designer Profile: Marion Barclay Designer Jewellery

One of our newest designers on the Sparklecandy website, Marion Barclay is a breakthrough designer based in the UK. Her jewellery is created using a specialised technique of dyed aluminium, decorated with sterling silver accents and freshwater pearl. We began stocking Marion's collection last month, and have already found it to be really popular. We're one of the first online boutiques to stock the collection.

Like many of Marion's pieces, this Black Heart and Seed Pendant features an intricate rococco design. The pendent measures approximately 2cm by 2cm and comes on a stirling silver 16” chain. This piece costs £40.

If you fancy something a bit more colourful – this aqua pearl drop necklace may be more your style. Featuring that gorgeous rococco design again, and a hanging freshwater pearl. Wonderful both in the summer and as a mood-lifter in winter, this piece costs £65.

In addition to Marion's rococco heart designs, Sparklecandy.co.uk also stocks a great selection of red rose designs.

In addition to these pearl decorated stud earrings (£25), we just love this large rose pendant.

Measuring a fabulous 4cm by 4cm, this is a real statement piece. Priced at £60, this is a great option for a gift for someone special.

We just love Marion Barclay's selection of unusual and stunning pieces, and know that you will too! All pieces are handmade in the UK – making them that little bit more special.

See the full Marion Barclay collection here. 

New Lines Added to the Sparklecandy Sale!

As you'll know if you're a fan of Sparklecandy on Twitter or Facebook – our end of season sale started a couple of weeks ago. Sparkly things of all shapes and sizes have been flying off the Sparklecandy shelves like mad since then, meaning that we'll have plenty of space to introduce our A/W jewellery collection in a few weeks time.

New lines are constantly being added to the sale, and in this post we thought we'd share with you some of the goodies that we're offering at cut price.

One of the lines that we're most excited about is the Acid Alice collection from Tarina Tarantino. The whole collection now has a fabulous 25% off!

We particularly love these Filigree Cameo Earrings, now down to £66 (down from £88).

Decorated with blue lucite, Swarovski crystals ad a scene from Alice in Wonderland – these earrings couldn't get any more fabulously psychedelic.

If the earrings aren't crazy enough for you, how about a touch of the Mad Hatter with this eye catching small cameo pendant? Priced at £40.50 (down from £54) this is a great way to introduce the Acid Alice collection to your outfit.

This is an (almost!) classic pendant design, decorated with an image of the Mad Hatter himself surrounded by black Swarovski crystals.

Like all Tarina Tarantino jewellery, both these pieces from the Acid Alice collection have been handmade in Tarina's Sparkle Factory in Los Angeles.

We're also happy to announce that our Betty Boop collection is now up for grabs in the ed of season sale. With Betty Boop pendants adorning a variety of pearl necklaces and bracelets – this collection is so cute it's very difficult to resist. 

This simple 20inch necklace with Betty Boop pendant is now priced at £15 down from £25.

You can see the full Sparklecandy end of season sale collection here.

Gift Ideas for Girly Girls

Here at Sparklecandy, we like to ensure that you'll find a huge variety of different styles of jewellery on our website. Whether you're a fan of bright acrylics or muted metals – we like to think that you can find it all with us. We boast collections from sixteen different jewellery designers – all with very different outlooks.

On the blog today, though, we'd like to focus on gifts for 'girly girls'. We've put together a list of pieces of jewellery that make great gifts for big girls and little girls alike. (Because, hey, can you really go wrong with pink and sparkly?!)

First up, we'd like to highlight the work of one of newest designers Marion Barclay. Particularly popular with the girly girls among us is this gorgeous rose pendant.

Created from hand-dyed aluminium, all Marion Barclay pieces are handmade in the UK. Perfect for a unique gift to be treasured for a long time to come, this rose pendant costs £60. Other Marion Barclay pieces start from £25.

Lovers of all things pink will be particularly interested in one of our newest pieces; this Supercute Rosa charm bracelet.

Featuring pink acrylic charms and crystals with a metal bracelet – this bracelet will be loved by all. The Rosa charm bracelet costs £25.

This Anna Lou of London Lipstick Pendant has a wonderfully 1950s feel to it. Perfect for girly retro queens, it's actually in the sale at £8 (down from £20).

The lipstick pendant comes on a sixteen inch silver ball chain.

And finally, no collection of girly jewellery would be complete without a healthy sprinkling of Disney Couture products. We couldn't decide which of these Disney Couture necklaces would be most suitable – so we're including both! You'll also be interested to know that we're currently offering 20% of Disney Couture on the Sparklecandy website – although this is for a limited time only.

First up is the classic “Princess” necklace. A staple of any self-respecting girly girl's jewellery box for a long time now, the Disney Couture version is gold-plated and features a sparkly crystal centrepiece. Available for £20 for a limited time only.

Secondly, we love this “Fairest of them All” necklace. Girly yet deliciously quirky, this piece is also currently priced at £20.

So there you have it, a quick list of some of the girliest and prettiest pieces of jewellery on the Sparklecandy website. A must for all the girly girls in your life!

Feeling Fruity!

You've probably noticed by now that we like to keep things bright and colourful (and sparkly!) around here. We're particularly fond of jewellery that catches the eye, too, so we're always on the hunt for wonderfully quirky new shapes. Something that fulfils all of these requirements is fruit themed jewellery, and we definitely have quite a lot of this in our online boutique!

So, are you feeling fruity?! We're about to do a rundown of our top three pieces of fruit-themed jewellery!

Three;

First up is this delightfully sparkly cherry pendant. From the Girl Props collection, this pendant looks almost good enough to eat. And as if that wasn't enough? It's yours for just £9! We'd love to wear this with all black to give a cheeky spin to an otherwise elegant outfit.

Two;

Why not make like Eve and adorn yourself with this fabulous apple pendant? Complete with shiny dimantes and a 16 inch chain – this necklace has everything going for it. This apple pendant is from the Supercute necklaces collection and costs £6. It also comes in red.

One;

How could we resist awarding this fabulous banana necklace the number one spot?! So kitsch it almost hurts, we think this necklace would look great with just about anything. Each of the thirteen bananas measure more than 4cm long, making this necklace a real statement piece. And the best part? It's down to £5 in the sale. We must be bananas, haha! (Sorry, we couldn't resist the pun!) Bad jokes aside, get your order in quick before we run out!

So there you have it, some of our favourite fruity themed pieces in the Sparklecandy boutique at the moment. 

Les Nereides Lockets

Here at Sparklecandy we're always on the look out for gifts with a difference. We know how important it is to find the perfect gift for the important people in your life – and we do our very best to provide these gifts for you. All our full-priced products come beautifully wrapped in Sparklecandy packaging, so buying a gift from us means that you won't even need to struggle with the wrapping paper!

One particular range that we think make great gifts is the Les Nereides Lockets selection. The range, entitled “Open Your Heart” consists of 14 karat gold plated lockets that open to reveal tiny enamel figurines. Handmade in France, there are four different designs, which make them perfect for any occasion. Originally priced at £98, we're now offering the lockets at £78.40 each (that's a fabulous 20% off!) Be aware though that this discount is only for a limited time.

The first locket is perfect to give to brides on their big day – or even as an engagement present.

As you can see, it features a tiny enamel bride and groom. We love the gorgeous dress and veil on the bride! The attention to detail in Les Nereides Lockets is beautiful – and you can be sure that your gift will be treasured for years to come.

The second locket is a more versatile gift. It features a tiny little girl with a bunch of flowers.

This locket would be the perfect gift from a daughter to a mother – on Mother's Day, her birthday, or just because! We also think that this locket would be a wonderful gift for a 16^th, 18^th or 21^st birthday – because what girl doesn't love a bunch of roses?

The next locket, featuring a kissing couple, is a great step on from the little girl with the flowers.

We'd suggest that this locket could be given as an anniversary gift. (Although the man in question would probably need a point in the right direction!)

Finally, what collection would be complete without a gift for expectant and new mums? The last Les Nereides Locket has a tiny stork inside holding an even tinier baby.

This is obviously the perfect gift for new mums and expectant mums alike – and definitely makes a great alternative to babygros!

You can view the full Les Nereides collection here.

End of Season Sale!

If you follow us on Twitter or on Facebook – you'll know already that the Sparklecandy end of season sale is well underway. You'll find huge reductions on a whole range of jewellery collections – so take advantage now before it's too late!

You'll find some particularly fab reductions on Disaya jewellery. One of our favourite pieces, the Monster Cuff Bangle is now available for £79, down from £145. 

We featured this piece on the blog last month in out Disaya Designer Profile as we think it's wonderfully retro. As if the colours weren't eye-catching enough – we love the interesting shape of the bangle.

Other Disaya reductions include the Hot Pink Punk Teddy Bear Pendant for £99 (down from £180) and the Safety Pin Earrings for £49 down from £80.

Another key collection in our end of season sale is the Disney Couture Alice in Wonderland range. These pieces are all a steal at 50% off!

Particularly special is the Mad Hatter Pendant, now just £14.50 (down from £29).

The pendant is silver plated with a decorative leather band. Engraved in the side are the words “In This Style 10/6.” This is the perfect piece of jewellery for fans of Alice in Wonderland – as the piece really sums up the kooky and fantastical personality of the Disney Couture Alice in Wonderland collection.

Other pieces in this collection on sale is the fabulous Drink Me Pendant and the Curiouser and Curiouser hoop earrings. Both these items are down to £14.50 from £29.

Finally, if you're looking for some serious bargains you might want to check out the Girl Props sale collection. Here you can get your hands on fabulous acrylic jewellery for less than £5!

We particularly recommend this Smoking Lips Necklace from Girl Props – yours for just £5 (down from £10). 

This piece is bang on trend and will brighten up even the dullest of outfits in seconds. It comes on a 16 inch chain and is made from high quality acrylics.

All these items and many more can be found on the End of Season sale section of our website. Have a look at the whole collection here.

How To Style: Biscuit Boutique

To celebrate the return of Biscuit Boutique jewellery to our stock list, we thought we'd offer some advice on how to style their pieces.

We couldn't decide on just one item to feature (they all look so beautifully tasty!) so instead we've picked two.

First up is the classic Jammy Dodger necklace. Yours for just £12 – this necklace is guaranteed to inspire comments and compliments wherever you go.

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Here we've paired the Jammy Dodger with strong primary colours – making sure to add a few red accessories to emphasise the rich jam colour from the centre of the biscuit. A necklace like this certainly makes a statement, and we've made sure that the rest of the outfit is loud enough to match it.

You'll notice that this is a fairly formal outfit – that's because we don't think that Biscuit Boutique jewellery is just for day time. Their quirky pieces add a little bit of fun to any outfit, and we think they look just as great with heels as they do with jeans!

The second item we've chosen is this oh-so-cute iced gem charm bracelet. Priced at £15, this is the perfect gift for the girls in your life (don't worry, we won't tell if you just buy it for yourself!).

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We've paired the iced gem charm bracelet with a more delicate colour palette so that it doesn't get overshadowed. We picked out the pastel pink and green shades from the icing and made sure that they made up the bulk of the outfit.

The iced gem charm bracelet feels very summery – and we think it looks supercute with cut off jeans, sandles and sunglasses. Just make sure you don't lose it on the beach!

Click here to see our full collection of Biscuit Boutique jewellery.

Sparklecandy Bride;

Here at Sparklecandy we've put together a bridal collection perfect for brides-to-be who are looking for something a little bit different. Whether you're going for a vintage kitsch or a rock queen look for your big day – our collection will help you wow your guests from the second you step foot on the aisle.

A big part of our bridal range is made up of the Tarina Tarantino Hello Kitty Pink Head collection. Each piece in this collection incorporates pearls, swarvorski crystals and a pink Hello Kitty cameo to create a stunning look for brides with a difference.

One of the stand out pieces is this triple-row pearl choker;

This piece is perfect for those who want a glamourous but cute accessory to add to their bridal look. It costs £210.

The Sparklecandy Bride range also features a few more delicate pieces for those who just want something a little sparkly. For all the shoe-loving brides out there, these Butler&Wilson earrings are a must (plus they're a great way to prepare to groom for the size of your shoe collection!)

These shoe earrings are encrusted with swarvorski crystals and cost £31.

For a more delicate look, Sparklecandy Brides may also appreciate some of our Disney Couture pieces. We think the “dreams come true” necklace is a particularly appropriate piece for a wedding! It is silver plated and costs £32.

We love seeing brides go for something a little out of the ordinary on their big day. If you're looking for a few more ideas for an alternative big day, here are a few great blogs/sites filled with fabulous pictures and ideas:

• Rock'n'roll Bride: “Your Big Day The Rock 'n' Roll Way”
• Off Beat Bride: “Altar Your Thinking”
• Rock My Wedding: “Our Big Day Our Way.”

Designer Profile: Tatty Devine

Tatty Devine was created by two jewellery designers Rosie Wolfenden and Harriet Vine back in 1999. The company is based in the East End of London, and all Tatty Devine pieces are handmade from acrylic right here in the UK.

We sell three different Tatty Devine collections on Sparklecandy; the classic collection, the Pierrot collection and the Pearly Kings and Queens collection (which is currently 75% off). Each collection boasts classic Tatty Devine style – albeit with a bit of a twist.

First up we'd like to showcase a couple of pieces from the classic collection. 

We love this artist's moustache necklace. It's wonderfully quirky and we think it goes with just about anything. It comes on a signature 18 inch Tatty Devine chain and costs £23.

If this piece is a little too masculine for you, you might prefer another classic Tatty Devine piece; like this 1950s glasses necklace.

This piece simply screams “sexy 1950s librarian” - and is a big favourite amongst our customers. It comes complete with clear acrylic lenses, which is a great touch. Once again, it comes with an 18 inch signature chain and costs £22.

Continuing on a vintage theme, the Tatty Devine Pierrot Collection has been rising in popularity recently. It features lovely cut out heart and tear shapes – as well as the Pierrot himself! The key piece from this collection are these stunning pierrot earrings;

Designed specially to make your fashionista friends really really jealous – these earrings are made from pink and white acrylic with stirling silver posts. They cost £30 and measure approximately 2.5cm by 1.5cm.

Last of our Tatty Devine collections is the Pearly Kings and Queens set. At the moment we're offering a whopping 75% off these pieces – so it's worth checking them out!

The piece that makes the biggest statement from this collection is this pearly heart brooch. Measuring at a wonderfully large 8.5cm, this piece would look just as great on a smart jacket as it would on a simple black dress. 

Alongside this gorgeous piece (which is down to just £17.25 in the sale!) the Pearly Kings and Queens collection boasts navy themed anchor earrings (£9) and lots more pearly buttons!

To see our full range of Tatty Devine jewellery, click here.