Hot on the Highstreet Week 257

Phoebe Coleman‘s jewellery is instantly recognisable for her signature style. The collections incorporate sparkling diamond cut gold motifs, iconography and symbolic charms, delicate and feminine pieces adorned with precious stones. Phoebe’s mission is to create beautiful, timeless jewellery with texture and attention to detail in simplistic forms, that surround an inspirational narrative and evoke emotions in the wearer. The jewellery is elegant and romantic, balanced with an underlying boldness and edge.

Phoebe Coleman grew up in Primrose Hill and studied fine art and jewellery design in California and London before starting her namesake label in 2010. A London girl at heart, Phoebe champions British craftsmanship: all jewellery is handmade by skilled artisans in her Shoreditch studio using 18 ct yellow and rose gold vermeil, sterling silver and quality precious stones including Akoya pearls, sapphires, rubies and diamonds.

The jewellery is regularly worn by fans of the brand including Alexa Chung, Poppy Delevingne, Ellie Goulding, Rita Ora and Jordann Dunn to name but a few. Editorials styled using the pieces regularly feature in the best fashion publications in the world, notably British and Italian Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire and Grazia.

Last year Phoebe was nominated for Designer of the Year by the UK Jewellery Awards which will take place in London in June 2015.

More information and shop the collection here.

Hot on the Highstreet Week 235

I was surprised and thrilled by the shopping scene in Munich. Hidden in huddles on small side streets, the shops here are unique and characterful. Design is big on the agenda and I was pleased to discover unique concept stores, jewellery studios, stationery shops and best of all local designers. Here are my top five shops from the Munich highstreets.

Falkenberg: I want my home to look like this shop. Falkenberg owner Sabine presents a carefully curated collection of beautiful and intriguing things including fine furniture, books, clothes, stationery, candles and jewellery from designers across Europe. The best concept store in town.

A Kind of Guise: A Kind Of Guise was born from the idea of creating products which are equally well designed and of high quality in terms of both production and the materials used. All the garments are made locally in Germany, and are immaculately tailored. I loved the thick winter shift dresses and lovely shirts.

Saskia Diez: A renowned jewellery brand in Munich, the work of Saskia Diez is delicate and thoughtful. I particularly liked the ultra thin rose gold rings, and the special fragrances, Silver and Gold that she recently created.

Papierladen: It is no secret that I am a total stationery addict and this is where I got my Munich fix. An array of stylishly arranged books, pencils, paperclips and other writing paraphernalia. It is known to locals as “the one with the beautiful papers”… I couldn’t agree more.

Cheers from Downtown: Another Munich born brand who recently opened up shop to offer local designers work to the public. The team are friendly and enthusiastic and the clothes are cool and inspiring. A great place to buy a stylish German souvenir.

Hot on the Highstreet Week 220: Festival Fashion from Wilderness

Last weekend I went along to Wilderness Festival to check out this magical world of music, food, crafts, fashion and fun. I’ve put together this collection of accessories inspired by my findings and sightings at the festival.

Injecting colour and creativity into camping Field Candy offer the coolest tents that are easy to spot amongst the rows of bland brands.

Stand out from the crowds with these golden wellies from Hunter.

Bright bumbags are perfect for carrying around your phone, money and camera whilst on site at a festival, I love this one by Accessorize.

 

Mulberry‘s leather bracelets are the perfect mix of wild traveller and girl chic.

 

This Wilderness Hat from The TukTuk is ideal for keeping your head covered in the summer sun, made with real seasonal dried flowers it is a one-off creation.

Louisa Slade‘s jewellery is beautiful and meaningful, these rings can be stacked or worn individually.

 

Sequins are essential in any festival outfit, get your glad rags from vintage emporium Rosa Bloom for dressing-up glitzy style.

All Festival Fashion ideas inspired by Wilderness Festival 2014, more information here.