Jewellery Wishlist (Tiffany's, Pandora, Etsy & more)

I've never been one to buy jewellery for myself; I think it's more meaningful if somebody gives you something to remember them by whenever you wear it. However, it is extremely difficult to pick out jewellery for someone else, as it is something most people have very particular tastes in. Personally, I love small, dainty pieces of simple jewellery that are good quality and will go with any outfit or other jewellery I already own. I have put together a little wishlist of items I'd love to own, but haven't been able to justify buying for myself, or outright asking for. I apologise in advance for the amount of Tiffany's jewellery, a girl can dream!

Tiffany & Co  Eiffel Tower Charm and Chain - $225

If there's one thing about me everyone knows, it's that I am OBSESSED with all things to do with France, and specifically Paris. I would drop everything for the opportunity to live my life in Paris, and I intend to do just that post-university. Tiffany & Co is a classic jewellery brand which I find myself lusting over on a regular basis, and it would be so special to own a piece of their jewellery. I am aware that this is way out of many budgets, so have found an alternative on Etsy.

H&M Crystal Rings - £14.99

I'm all for simplicity when it comes to jewellery, so when scrolling through the H&M website these gorgeous understated rings immediately caught my eye. They come in a pack of 2 so you can either stack them or wear them alone, and they seem to be really good quality for the price - they even contain Swarovski crystals!. I know I would get so much wear out of these and they'd be the perfect budget gift for someone special!

Tiara Spike Ring - £6.54

There has been a massive hype around the Pandora Princess Tiara Ring and, although I like it, I don't want to have the same jewellery as everyone else. I have found a few alternatives on Etsy, which are handmade and at a much more affordable price. If you want something simple, have a look at the rings in the photo, however if you like a more glitsy look, I love this tiara ring too (maybe even more than those in the picture above!).

Tiffany & Co Infinity Band Ring - $175 & Pandora Entwined Hearts Ring - £70

Again, it would be an absolute dream to own a piece of Tiffany's jewellery and I love how their infinity band ring is so simple yet so beautiful. I am also loving this Pandora ring, especially because it combines two different metals. I put these rings together as they both incorporate linking metal. If you like the 'infinity' style of ring but don't want to fork out a fortune, have a look at this ring on Etsy, I love its simplicity and how small it is, but with a little sparkle. If you're buying for a loved one and want to make it extra special, take a look at this one as you can add a personalised touch, hidden on the inside or on show on the outside.

Tiffany & Co Return to Tiffany Double Heart Pendant - $225

Yes, I am very aware I have featured 3 Tiffany's items in this post. I fell in love with this pendant the moment I saw it, I love the classic design and the rose gold touch! I found a gorgeous alternative from notonthehighstreet for smaller budgets, which is rose gold and can be personalised with text on the front & back, perfect as a gift for a loved one! You also get the option of adding a pearl, and rose gold & pearls are my absolute favourite materials so what's not to love?

Origami Crane Necklace - £30.02

When I first saw this necklace, it made me immediately think of my boyfriend who has a bit of a thing for making origami cranes. He actually made me a string threaded with different colours & patterened ones as a present, and it is still hanging in my room. I think this is a really cute and simple piece of jewellery which has a certain individuality and quirk to it. Cranes are symbolic of love in many countries, so it would be a great gift for someone you love.

I hope this post expanded your own jewellery wishlist, or if you're thinking of buying some jewellery for someone else I hope it gave you some ideas! As you can see, I prefer to wear necklaces and rings, as I don't like my wrists being too cluttered (I had to chop off my beloved festival wristbands) and I already have a beautiful DKNY rose gold watch and a bracelet made by my boyfriend, both of which I wear every day. Please leave a comment below telling me your favourite item featured, or whether you prefer a different style of jewellery altogether!

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March in Photos

Another month has passed, and I am all too aware of my fast approaching AS exams. Despite this, I have managed to have another month full of plenty of fun and smiles, along with some much needed revision. I'm hoping exams won't affect my blogging schedule too much as I am writing posts in advance, but please bear with me and understand if things are a bit manic and I fall off the face of the earth for a little while! In March I have made lots of new friends, at a college party and at the GEC, as well as reconnecting with old friends (namely Catherine and Katy, two of my closest friends who will always be there even though we don't see each other as much as we'd like). If you'd like to keep up with my daily life on a bit more of a personal level, I'd love you to follow me on Instagram! (@jodievoss)

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March Favourites!

March has been an insanely busy month, but also filled with some fantastic and fun moments. It feels as if my February favourites were only a few days ago, but the time has come around again to share with you some of the things I've been loving this month!

I couldn't resist buying one of the L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Exclusive Reds in 'Blake' at the beginning of the month after reading a few reviews on various blogs, as I have a tiny bit of a thing for red lipsticks. It's a very true red colour, and a lot brighter than many of my reds. It's perfect for transitioning my make-up into spring as it still gives you a bold red lip without being too dark.

I may or may not have accidentally bought a couple of things in elf, but how can I not when their only store is in my home city? I absolutely adore their baked eyeshadows, and I picked up the colour Enchanted. It is a gorgeous champagne/pink, perfect as a base or on it's own if you prefer a natural look.

I have had the Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeshadow Paint in Rich Russet for a while, but during March I have really been loving it. Unfortunately it has been discontinued but you can still get it on Amazon for an amazing price! I love how easy it is to apply, it's perfect if I'm in a rush as I can just swipe it on, blend it in a little and I'm good to go. The shade is lovely to bring out blue eyes, too!

Also on my elf shopping trip, I picked up their Zit Zapping Concealer purely out of curiosity. I'm very particular about face make up but the shade was light enough for my skin and it doesn't break me out which is a plus! I'm not so keen on the applicator but overall I do like it and have been reaching for it a lot.

I was a little sneaky and put a Nivea Lip Butter in Caramel Cream into my family shop on Ocado. I'm a bit of a lip balm addict and usually swear by Vaseline but have been loving this due to the amazing smell! It always leaves my lips feeling hydrated, but leaves a little bit of residue so I tend to use it overnight.

I have been trying to get back into reading for pleasure this month, after refraining for a while due to studying English Literature! I read The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood and was completely engrossed right from the start, so much so that it only took me a few days to finish! I felt as if the ending was a little rushed and it tailed off a bit, but I loved the plot nonetheless and thought it was very different from anything I had read before. If you like books such as 1984, A Brave New World and Fahrenheit 451, then I would really recommend this as it is also dystopian, and very well written.

I picked up my black & white checkered cape when I was cutting through Primark as a short-cut to St David's 2 in Cardiff. I've had my eye open for something like this for a while, so at £9 I couldn't really go wrong! I'm thinking of doing a "how to style" post for capes so if you'd be interested in that please leave a comment below!

On Mother's Day, I went to a garden centre with my mum, dad & brother. While they looked at plants for our garden I smelt every candle in the shop and also got a cute cactus for my room!

Last but not least, I thought I'd mention a competition I took part in with a team from my college as it probably was one of my favourite things to happen in March! It was called the Global Entrepreneurship Challenge (GEC) and the task was to come up with a product/service to increase Welsh tourism for the domestic market. Despite only having 24 hours to do this and therefore very little sleep, I had a fantastic time - it was such a good experience to be working under so much pressure and to a deadline, as well as having a laugh with my team (You may have seen some of our Team #Banterprise selfies on my Instagram!) We also made some good friends and met some really inspirational entrepreneurs. 

My college's team for the Global Entrepreneurship Challenge

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