Thursday 27 June 2013

Beautiful Bridal Accessories

Creating the perfect wedding day can take months or even years to prepare for and it can be one of the most stressful yet fun times of your life. Amidst choosing the dress, the venue and picking your wedding rings, some of the finer details can often be forgotten about, especially as the gloomy issue of how close you are getting to the top of your budget looms closer and closer. The finishing touches are just as important to make your big day special and, with the help of our Summer Sale, your budget won’t seem as tight. 

Choosing a wedding ring can be difficult. Although there is often a lot of focus around the dress it is only worn for that one day, where as a wedding ring will be worn on your finger every day of your married life, which is why it is so important to get it right. There is also the added complication of finding one that fits perfectly with your engagement ring. This stunning bridal set unites a vintage inspired engagement ring with intricate detailing and a sparkling diamond set wedding band, taking away the hard work of finding your perfect match.



As one of the most special days of your life you want to look as elegant and beautiful as possible. Jewellery plays a vital part in tying together and refining the theme of your look. You need to choose pieces that compliment all elements, from your dress to how you wear your hair, but you also need to feel comfortable. For a classic look, these delicate pearl drop earrings combine the sparkle of cubic zirconia with the pure shimmer of cultured freshwater pearls. Fresh and understated, these earrings will add a touch of elegance without stealing the limelight from your gown.


If you’d like to opt for something a bit different on your wedding day, why not enhance a simple neckline with this 9ct White Gold Blue Topaz & Diamond Pendant. Coloured stones have been a rising trend in the wedding world, and this striking necklace is perfect for adding a dash of colour to your bridal look, whilst also providing you with your ‘Something Blue’ for the occasion; two birds, one stone!



Bridesmaids help to keep you calm through the stressful moments and share with you the most memorable moments leading up to your special day, so they of course deserve a beautiful gift. Catering for all of your bridesmaids, can be difficult, so why not show your appreciation with this glamorous compact mirror with sparkly shoe detailing a handy gift for any lady.


Shop our summer sale now for your wedding accessories at H.Samuel.

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Thursday 20 June 2013

Rose Gold Radiance

Rose gold is a delicate and girlie alternative to silver, white gold or yellow gold, and has gradually grown to be an important addition to our wardrobe. Debuted as a subtle way of uniting white and yellow gold, we are now seeing rose gold making a huge impact, with stunning jewellery being created without the need for its substitute metals. Now accepted in its own right, rose gold has expanded beyond jewellery and has become a fashion favourite, with clothes, bags and shoes being adorned in its warm pink hue.

The rose gold trend is very much a celebrity led look, with Kim Kardashian, Blake lively and Mila Kunis all being spotted in this chic colour. Its soft and delicate appearance flatters all skin tones perfectly, and it looks fantastic when worn with earthy tones like charcoal, brown and nude, as well as contrasted against a vibrant turquoise or coral.

With accessories being the prime choice for this stylish trend, it appears that watches are storming ahead as the fashion favourite. Rose gold watches now rival watches made in classic yellow gold or white metals, offering a trendy alternative. This luxurious rose gold-plated watch by DKNY with glittering stones gives your evening look an extra hint of glamour.



Perfect for summer, the sun-kissed pink of rose gold looks as if it was made to be worn with a tan. To create a slightly more casual look, this Storm watch with a sleek black leather strap and a shimmering rose gold finish will look great teamed with colourful floral shorts and a simple camisole, creating a look that has touch of vintage elegance perfect for a sunny picnic in the park.



Rose gold is a seamless way of blending white gold and yellow gold, mixing all these metals together looks stunning whether you choose to team all three or just picking two of them to pair together. This dainty rose gold and sparkling cubic zirconia ring looks elegant worn on its own, but it is simple to create a fashion forward look by stacking with various styles of mixed metal rings.



Create your own celebrity inspired look with rose gold accessories from H.Samuel.

Friday 14 June 2013

#GUESSSummerStyling

With the return of the clouds and last week’s sunshine quickly becoming a distant memory, we are staying positive in the hope that we finally get that anticipated Summer we have all been waiting for! Until then, we aren’t going to let the prospect of wearing our Winter jackets in June dampen our spirits as after all, not only is holiday season upon us, so is Festival season and we’re excited to whisk up some of our favourite Summer inspired looks ready to hit this Summer’s biggest music festivals and holiday destinations, with a little help from our friends at GUESS.

This weekend our Meadowhall store in Sheffield is hosting an exclusive GUESS watches and jewellery event, to include style tips from top blogger Wendy H Gilmour from thankfifi.com. Also if you purchase two items from the GUESS accessory range, you can sit back and relax with a can of RedBull whilst being pampered with a manicure and pedicure! If this wasn’t enough, sport your favourite GUESS girl look and you will be entered into a competition to win a GUESS watch and a piece of jewellery! Amazing right?! We think so! So if you’re looking to create some Summer savvy looks head down to H.Samuel Meadowhall this Sunday from 11am – 5pm for your GUESS fix. 



GUESS is a great way to create Summer inspired looks quickly and easily with their bold gold watches, boho chic friendship bracelets and feminine inspired pendants and earrings. Rose gold is a favourite of mine and combined with a little sparkle, I become a total magpie! Statement watches have been a fashion favourite for the last couple of years and this trend shows no sign of slowing down! This crystal set rose-gold plated bracelet watch is perfect for your Summer look with its glittering bezel and dial. Team with a casual tee and jeans as well as your favourite party dress for an effortlessly stylish look.



Heading to a festival this year? Another great way to accessorise the classic chic laid back look is to layer your statement watch with different bracelets for an on trend mix and match look. This GUESS crystal heart friendship bracelet is ideal for creating a chic understated look and can be worn alone or layered up for a little contemporary edge.



























Another great fashion trend key this Summer is the boho and hippy inspired looks with anything floral and feminine a hit on the high street. If this is more your style, then why not team a floaty white maxi dress with this decorative blue enamel butterfly cuff for an added pop of colour. Alternatively for your favourite festival look, wear these butterfly drop earrings with tussled hair, a casual pair of denim shorts and a boyfriend tee for a sprinkling of girly charm to the classic laid back festival style. 


Shop GUESS jewellery and watches at H.Samuel and re-create your own Summer GUESS style, whether you’re going on holiday or heading to this season’s hottest festivals!

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Friday 7 June 2013

Be Bright With Neon

Ever since the bold fashions of the 80’s, the neon trend has regularly succeeded in making it’s way back on to the fashion scene, and this time we are glad to see its extravagant return, especially at this time of year. This summery look automatically triggers thoughts of holidays, festivals and parties and its no wonder as the exceptionally bright colours compliment our sun kissed skin perfectly!

Although these fluorescent colours may seem a bit daunting to wear, as with most other trends, the easiest way to incorporate them into your summer wardrobe is through accessories. There is no better way of adding a splash of colour to your outfit than with a cheerfully stylish coloured piece of jewellery or watch. A dash of fluorescent green, turquoise, yellow, pink or orange is sure to make you stand out from the crowd.

This time around the neon trend is all about going minimal with splashes of vibrant colour. This crisp white Ice watch, with accents of vivid turquoise and a dash of sparkle, is the perfect example. If you are lucky enough to be jetting off on a sunny holiday, then team this watch with a simple white maxi dress for a chic look which is perfect for those warm summer evenings.


For a bolder take on this trend, colour block your outfit and pair bright coloured jeans with a contrasting coloured top and finish off with this sunny yellow watch from oasis, a look sure to brighten up even the cloudiest of British Summer days.


To transform this look from day to night, simply swap the bright coloured jeans for a bold coloured midi and trade the watch for this Guess, striking orange leather bracelet with chunky contemporary gold detailing. 



With neon face paint and the occasional glow stick a must have at any festival, this luminous trend has come in perfect timing for festival season. Electric neon colours are sure to stand out from the busy crowds and a great way to incorporate this trend into your festival look is with this friendship style bracelet, with neon crystals, from Guess. Stack with bracelets in different colours and textures for a statement boho look.


To ease your way in to this bold trend take a look at our neon jewellery and watches at H.Samuel.

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Tuesday 4 June 2013

Black & Gold Glamour

A popular choice for any glamorous look has to be the ever favourite trend of black and gold. These two colours are perfect for creating stunning eye-catching evening looks, with an added touch of luxury. The rich and bright tones of gold stand out proudly against the sleek dark black, combining sophistication with timeless class. It is, perhaps one of my favourite trends, as it is so simple to achieve as all you really need is your faithful little black dress, finished off with statement gold accessories.

It is rare that this luxurious combination of colour would not be seen embraced amongst celebs on the red carpet. To achieve a look that would be worthy amidst the celebrity scene then this rope style necklace with a long tassel pendant will add a touch of elegance to your look and give your LBD a new lease of life. Tassels are a fashion pack favourite at the moment, with the release of The Great Gatsby making the craze in vintage fashion more on trend than ever before.



 
Teaming black and gold together isn’t only for creating glamorous evening style, it can also give a urban twist to both your evening and day time look. This unique wrap around watch from Vince Camuto with its contrast of rough black leather against the smooth and shiny chunky gold detailing, is sure to add some statement chic to your style.




For more of a laid back style yet still with that dash of glamour, this Sekonda watch with a crystal embellished bezel and smooth silicone strap is ideal for a statement summer look. Wear during the day for casual style with an added dose of sparkle, or team with your favourite evening outfit and subtle gold accessories for maximum impact.




With black such a popular choice for creating smart outfits that are suitable for the work place, this trend is great for keeping your work look just as fashionable as your leisure look. This classic gold toned locket from Together adds a sun kissed dash of colour to your work wear and with its delicate floral detailing it is perfect for the summer season.






For your very own take on this dazzling trend. Take a look at our range of black and gold jewellery and watches at H.Samuel.