Bauble time.

Of the statement and the earring variety.   

Today I had the most wonderful day in London at both the Boden and Next S/S14 Press Preview days.  I have stacks of photos which I need to sort through and a shopping list a mile long which I'll definitely share with you but in the meantime, I wanted to show off a gem - actually two gems, one for each ear - from my goodie bag from Next.

The most perfect timing as I had a chandelier style blog in the offing and now I have a pic with actual earrings on.  I love them.  Completely love them and am already planning my Saturday night out clothes around them.

Excuse the rather windswept look - got rather nailed in the rain.  And whilst we're here, a huge thank you to the lovely lady in Zara Covent Garden who recognised me and said she loved the blog.  Absolutely fab jacket you bought by the way.  I may have snuck in the black one...... And a camel one..... I have a coat blog up my sleeve as well. 

Ta dah...

And you can currently buy them at Next 

 Green statement earrings £12.50

So whilst I get the rest of my photos sorted, here are a selection of other stunning gems that are out there to adorn those ears.  Pat Butcher eat your heart out.  These make the simplest of tops perfect night out ware.  Without further ado, let your ears do the talking. 

I'm only going to mention her name once tonight - cough Jenna cough happy opening of JCrew tonight - but these from JCrew are just gorgeous.  The sort of earrings that you think - oh I can find those for a tenner somewhere else.  Except you sort of can't. 

Jewelled Fan Drop Earrings  £78

M&S have just released their new Christmas Ad so are all about all things sparkly.  These completely fit the bill.  They scream Christmas no? 

Limited Edition Diamante Drop Earrings £15 M&S 

I appreciate this is blasphemy to many but I don't watch Downtown. Gasp. Have never seen it and have no desire to ever see it.  I know, I know, I'm a fool but I just can't abide a period drama.  However for those of you are fans or who have a mum, aunt or sister who are avid watchers, these may be a fab Christmas pressie.

Downtown Abbey Collection Jet Plated Crystal Belle Epoche Chandelier Earrings £25.00 from John Lewis 

Love the simplicity of these. 

Collection by John Lewis Jewelled Crystal Earrings £18.00

Again, these aren't too out there, but just the right amount of bling. 

Pink Teardrop Gem Earrings from Dorothy Perkins £10 

If you're looking for an injection of colour.

Royal Blue Chandelier Earrings again from Dorothy Perkins £14

And full on colour.

Johnny Loves Rosie Rhinestone & Opaque Drop Earrings £22

A statement jewellery post wouldn't be the same without some gems from my beloved Anthropologie.  Their jewellery is completely marvellous and to be honest, I really can't tell the difference between the reasonably priced pieces and the far more expensive ones.  All excellent quality and all very unique.

Vinifera Chandelier earrings £38.  Adore these - statement but at the same time both delicate and classic.  A stunning dark bottle green. 

These also fit the bill but again are slightly less in your face with their simple navy stone.  Just gorgeous. 

Ottoman Hands Cabiz Large Stone Earrings £34

And I'm sure that there are loads and loads that I've missed out but in the interests of me getting some dinner I must leave it there.  Plus I'm slightly concerned I'll see another three pairs I like and end up with an overload of earrings.  I have to say, those JCrew ones are winking at me..... I am definitely going up to London next week and will be paying the store a visit.  That's if there's anything left of course.

So here's my outfit from today for my trip to London.  No my ankles weren't cold and no they didn't get wet either. They are magic shoes.