The Bag: Fossil “Sutter” Crossbody in black.

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The Bag: Fossil “Sutter” Crossbody in black.

I stumbled across this bag online after spending weeks searching for the perfect messenger bag. It’s comfy to carry, really well-made and all my stuff fits in it, even when I’m carrying my laptop around.

The Contents:

I don’t think numbers are really required for this, as its pretty obvious what everything is!

• Hairbrush
• Various memory sticks – the black one is 16gb, cost me a small fortune and is basically my backup for… everything important!
• Various pens – A Parker fountain pen, a black ballpoint I got from a hotel and 2 metallic gel pens, one pink and one green.
• My railcard in an Oxfam railcard holder. I’ll be rather devastated when it runs out in August as I’m now too old to renew it.
• Small, ruled softcover Moleskine for lists and important notes. Currently coming in very handy helping me organise the house moving details – I have a very long and still-growing list of businesses and people I need to inform of my change of address asap!
• Purple Tula wallet, currently holding far too many receipts and not enough cash!
• Palm Pre phone and its “sock”, this phone has endured quite a lot of criticism, but personally I love it!
• My house keys.

• Cosmetics: YSL Touch Eclat, L’Occitane 100% Shea Butter, MAC Lipstick in “Syrup” – my go-to everyday colour, MAC Fafi Collection lipgloss in “Squeeze It”, MAC Studio Fix in NW20.
• Small pouch containing sanitary products, painkillers and antihistamines.
• My new glasses.
• Passport – I’m currently using it as ID, it doesn’t show up very well on this blanket unfortunately!
• Cheque book – in my bag for house deposits etc. I don’t usually carry it around however, as I barely ever use it.
• Sachet of Options “Mint Madness” hot chocolate.
• Mentos spearmint and green tea gum.
• Emergency lollipop!
• Philosophy “Pure Grace” perfume – it smells like clean laundry and I love it!

Usually carried but not pictured:

• An energy shot of some description.
• A snack – usually a cereal bar or some mixed seeds. Occasionally a Cadburys Creme Egg or three.
• Camera (for obvious reasons) – Canon PowerShot A720IS.
• A book of some sort, currently assorted “Key Facts” law books.
• Benefit’s “Big Beautiful Eyes” kit – the under-eye concealer is totally wrong for my skin colour, but the shadows are great when I want a quick, easy, smart-looking eye look that I can do on the bus when I’m running late!

Sometimes carried:

• Selection of tote bags and reusable carrier bags usually obtained for free from magazines. Usually in there when I’m heading out grocery shopping straight after work.
• Eee PC 1000H in a protective case.
• A magazine, usually Grazia, which I’m becoming increasingly obsessed with.

That’s pretty much it! I love these posts, so if you’ve posted the contents of your bag recently, please put your link in the comments!

Big or small, real or just realistic,  diamonds are the ultimate in sparkle and glitter! Here’s a selection of my favourite handmade diamond and diamond-inspired beauties from Etsy to suit every occasion and every budget!

For your neck

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Big or small, real or just realistic,  diamonds are the ultimate in sparkle and glitter! Here’s a selection of my favourite handmade diamond and diamond-inspired beauties from Etsy to suit every occasion and every budget!

For your neck

Something eye-catching and sparkly to catch someone specials attention or just to complement a low-cut top!

Nameplate necklaces are all the rage so why not go for something a little different? Underhercharm‘s beautiful Diamond hand stamped initial necklace is personalised and fabulous at only $46.00.

Want something a little brighter? The HUGE Scene Diamond necklace by cbtscloset is only $18.00 and you get to pick whichever colour you want!

For classic elegance or a stunning piece of bridal jewellery, livelovebead‘s gorgeous Bliss Teardrop Necklace would look amazing with a simple black dress for a perfect evening outfit that would never go out of style! Even better, it’s an absolute bargain at $34.00 and there are matching earrings available too!

Melissahaske‘s brass and Swarovski crystal Girls Best Friend Necklace is gorgeous and would look brilliant both as a piece of everyday jewellery but also in the evening too, and is only $8.00.

For Your Ears

The diamond studs are a classic with women the world over, but on Etsy you can find some beautiful variations on the idea!

BlancheNoire‘s adorable Baby Bling Earrings are bright, eye-catching  and available in several different colours for only $10 a pair!

These Vintage Tattoo Style Earrings by wickedminky are available in red or blue and at $12 will make a great fun addition to any slightly alternative girl (or boy)’s jewellery collection!

If you’re after something a little more classic in silver, then these dangly diamonds by sproutonline or the beautiful studs by zippandesigns will be more your thing.

For Your Hands

I absolutely love all the laser-cut acrylic jewellery that’s everywhere at the moment, and this “diamond ring” by UntamedMenagerie is no exception! I may email and ask if it can be made in sparkly red!

That beautiful piece of fabulousness in the centre is a Contemporary Ladies Diamond Cluster Ring by cjmckay and at $550 it is, sadly, one I can only lust after from afar. I do think it’s rather gorgeous though!

For something a little more classic, yet with a contemporary twist, daniellejewelry presents the lovely Midnight Vine Ring which is a little more affordable at $160.

Other Fabulous Diamonds

Diamonds aren’t just for jewellery, here’s a small selection of fabulous diamond-related products available on Etsy to add a bit of extra sparkle to your lives!

These diamond ring-printed cards would make great wedding or engagement party invitations and a pack of 8 is just $13 from thecraftpantry.

These fabulous Diamond Hair Pins by AliciaDollFace are really cute and will go great with much of the jewellery above!

Perhaps my favourite  item in this post, this Diamonds Teacup and Saucer is fabulous and there are many matching items in lisachow‘s shop.

This green diamond purse is another big favourite of mine, by lipglossandblack, whose shop contains many more lovely items besides!

Happy shopping!

xx