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Hot on the Highstreet Week 156

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The idea for Dodo was born in Mauritius, the island where the real dodo once lived. They were inspired by the story of the funny, flightless bird and charmed by the way the locals strung shells together to create keepsakes. And so, Pomellato, one of the world’s most famous jewellers, created charms to celebrate the dodo (and all the other creatures on the planet). Each 18 kt gold charm has a special meaning – one can collect Dodo charms and create a unique necklace or bracelet to tell one’s story. Collectors mix gold and silver and stack rows of bracelets and necklaces.

There are hundreds of charms to choose from, to mark every occasion, celebrate every event and suit everyone. The miniature animals are perhaps the most popular, each creature signifies a different emotion or theme, but letters and symbols are available too. Dodo also makes beautiful chains to hang your charms from (if you choose to neglect the thick cord they come with) and rings to personalise with your own message.

Dodo’s new rose gold charm – a little house that looks like it was designed for a child – can coax a smile from the sternest Nordic designer, soften the heart of the most supercilious journalist or be spotted adorning the trendiest designer.

I was given a very special (and meaningful) little rose gold Dodo house charm as a present to celebrate / lament me moving out of home. It now hangs perfectly from my yellow gold bracelet, a lovely memory of my family home and in anticipation of my first adult flat.

The Dodo brand is simple and classic with an endearing story to tell. I love my little house and will forever remember what it signifies… home is where the heart is.

The gold charms are priced around £125 each and can be bought in the shop at 31 Sloane Square, or online here.

http://store.dodo.it/

Hot on the Highstreet Week 153

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Mödernaked sounds Swedish, but it´s a Spanish brand
Mödernaked is not a porn site
Mödernaked is not H&M nor Zara
Mödernaked does not have a marketing department (we won´t be surprised if you never heard of us!)
Mödernaked does not have a sales department
Mödernaked thinks that people are wonderful (sometimes)
Mödernaked is not commun
Mödernaked listens to music all the time
Mödernaked dances all the time too
Mödernaked loves the little things in life
Mödernaked does not take drugs to create her designs
Mödernaked drinks 2 liters of H2O everyday
Mödernaked can be addictive
Mödernaked makes mistakes (big and small)
Mödernaked never loses the chance to go on vacation
Mödernaked loves happy endings

The statements above come direct from the Mödernaked website, an assortment of random facts that illustrate the quirky and unique character of this brand.

I discovered Mödernaked on a mini break to Seville with my mum last week, we both instantly fell for the adoring eyes of the cat rings. Sold in the ubercool Delimbo gallery-concept store, Mödernaked is just one of the tempting jewellery lines available to buy here.

A variety of animals are on offer, each handcrafted from polished brass and enamel with a varnish finish. They come in one size only but adjustable to fit any finger, making them incredibly versatile and wearable. Priced at 52 Euros, they are a lovely souvenir from our trip to Seville.

Buy your very own little cat ring here.

Follow Modernaked on twitter here.

Hot on the Highstreet Week 129

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I don’t like spending money on jewellery, it doesn’t feel right. My favourite pieces (and I rarely rotate) have either been given to me by family, bought cheaply in Portobello market, or acquired from the magical glittery costume jewellery shop, Butler and Wilson. So I love it when high end jewellery designers collaborate with high street stores, offering incredible design for a fraction of the price.

Sydney-born, Brit Fashion Award nominated designer/jeweller/sculptor Jordan Askill has collaborated with Topshop on a seven piece capsule collection inspired by Ancient Egyptian artefacts. His striking jewellery has recently been seen on the red carpet, adorning the neck of Skyfall’s Bond Girl, Naomie Harris who wore the amethyst swallow neckpiece from the SS2012 collection.

The limited collection revolves around carved panther faces (a favoured Askill motif) rendered in black rhodium and gold plate on cuffs, rings and a large panther-head pendant that opens to reveal a hidden gem. It is mysterious and romantic jewellery with a gothic edge. I particularly love the detachable charms and locket style openings… I’m most excited about the gold plated panther ring (£40) with the detachable heart dangling from its mouth.

Askill says simply, “I wanted to reach girls who couldn’t afford the designer stuff” and now we all have the chance to feel like a Bond girl… the collection is available in UK stores mid-November and is likely to sell out fast! Prices range from £20- £120.