Time for a cuff

As promised, we had collars yesterday and so today we have cuffs.  Of the totally decadent variety.  Unashamedly bejewelled and completely statement.  These are those outfit makers - just take a plain dress or a simple blouse and some jeans and add a gorgeous cuff.   They are perfect for giving an old faithful dress a very different edge and so easy to justify a small purchase (saves buying a whole new dress!)

Like the collars yesterday though, these make a perfect present.  And, if anyone does still need ideas for their own Christmas list, should they make one, these are a great addition. 

I'm still thinking actually what I would like for Christmas.  I've been so totally focussed on either housey things or Christmas outfits that I'm not sure I actually need anything.  Yeah.  Right.  Of course this moment of temporary insanity is just that.  A moment.  But it's something I definitely need to give some thought to - Christmas wish lists coming up this week.  

Not that I actually write a list list but a nudge in the right direction is always a good idea.  Otherwise I may get another cookery book.  Don't get me wrong, I love a cookery book but memories of The Husband turning up one year (and it was many years ago) with five cookery books still does linger - that was it.  Just cookery books.  (wouldn't take a genius to work out that he worked next to Waterstones, would it?  And may or may not have left his shopping till Christmas Eve......)  He had exceeded expectations and then some since then, thank goodness. 

In the meantime, here are my selections of favourite cuffs that are around. 

I love this brand Ottoman Hands, elegant in its simplicity but totally eye catching.

Ottoman Hands One Stone Cuff Bracelet £68

Crystal Stone Bracelet from Mint Velvet £25  This is perfect for pretty much every party outfit. 


Egyptian Cuff by Baronessa £40  This is from Not On the High Street, would look lovely with a plain white tee and faded cut offs in the summer as well. 



Or in Silver 



Metal Scroll Cuff £24 My Posh Shop  This is very similar to one that I have but mine is with gold tones.  Lovely and heavy to wear. 



ASOS Vintage style jewel Bracelet - £18  Rather different this one but I love the amber tones to it. 



Silver or gold cuff from Rose Hill Boutique £25   Ok - no doily.  Ignoring the doily (?!) there is something to be said for a plain metal.  



Dorothy Perkins have some corkers which look a lot more expensive than they are.

Beaded metallic Bracelet £10




Bead and Chain Bracelet £8.50


No 1 Jenny Packham Silver Diamante beaded bracelet - £30  This is pure decadence at Debenhams. 

M&S Collection Pearl Effect Diamante Stretch Bracelet £15   Again, this would look lovely with a plain outfit for making it that little bit more special. 


Limited Edition Diamante and spike stretch bracelet £17.50 Interesting spikes here from M&S, not their usual fare but have to say I quite like it. 


Finishing with some absolutely gorgeous selections at Mango.  

Faceted Crystals wide cuff from Mango £29.99


Or in gold, also £29.99


Leopard Print Fur Cuff  £17.99



And in a lovely grey 


Beaded Cuff from Mango £29.99 


I love the simplicity of this - for me this is the one that would take you through to the Spring - perfect with a lovely plain shift dress.  Or with a tee and jeans, just to add that little extra something.  

Oval Metal Stone Cuff in off white from Mango £29.99


And in a gorgeous bottle green 


So there we have another jewellery blog - all of which I do of course now "need".  Actually - and this is how to justify new purchases - what I do really need and yes that is Need, is a plain black dress.  I've done various shades dresses, but I think the one thing that you can always justify is an LBD.  To go with a statement cuff.  See?  Easily justified.  Ish.  Food for thought and research. 

This is my outfit from yesterday for a Christmas party at one of my best friend's house.  Annual affair - is always only going to be a quick drink and we end up coming home at a ridiculously late hour.  But it's so so worth it - a fab party.  I actually have a new necklace on here, that you can't fully see here - it's the Sierra necklace from Stella & Dot which a wonderful friend of mine managed to track down through her S&D contacts, for half price.  Yee ha!  It is unfortunately sold out but I love it - will be wearing it loads.