Category: Honest Accessories
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Sustainable Living – Studio 50
Honest Woman has got together with Kathryn Spence from UK knitwear brand Eleven Everything to bring you Sustainable Living Store at Studio 50, a new studio space in central Hove. We have curated a lovely mix of locally made accessories and jewellery and sustainably sourced homeware and fashion. The store is located at 50 Brunswick…
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Time To Party
The clocks have gone back which means the days become shorter and the nights grow longer. How to spend the long nights? Wrapped up reading a book by an open fire or embracing the party season with a full diary of events. The answer can only be, PARTY! The high street is full of sequined,…
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Honest Christmas Guide for Her
Here it is the definitive gift guide for her. Gentlemen take note you can’t really go wrong with any of these beautiful buys. For Her 1. 3 L’Imperatrice, Dolce & Gabbana, Amazon 2. Amazon Fire Tablet, 7” Magenta 3. Heaven by Deborah Mitchell, Bee Kit. 4. Monogrammed Necklace, Thomas Sabo 5. Sanctuary Spa, Votive Candles…
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Honest Christmas Gift Guide for Him
Whoa! It’s December. We have bought and dressed the tree. Lit the fire and candles and we are beginning to feel more than a little festive over at the Boston Abode. I’ve spent quite a bit of time looking at gifts, actually press days started in July. So I can’t deny I started looking early. That…
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Ettinger – The Sterling Clutch Purse
Rarely does a thing of such beauty land on my desk. This most beautiful of purses is the Sterling Clutch Purse from ETTINGER. Smooth black calf leather on the outside, displays outstanding craftsmanship and luxury, but it’s not until you open the purse to reveal an extravagant burst of tourqoise colour from its soft drum…
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Silver Leather – Style Diary #07
I’ve got a thing for silver leather. It started last Summer when a lot of brands were using metallics and iridescent looks on leather clothes and accessories. It was around that time that I got my eye on this bold silver leather Rucksack by Jas MB London. Similar here. This Summer the high Streets are embracing the…
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Valentines – What Women Want
I love romance but Valentines Day can be tricky. It’s all got a little bit commercial. Is it about the biggest bunch of red roses? Is it about the Michelin-starred meal? The 5-star hotel or the super bling night out? Meh, more romance, less material fluff….You know? Here’s my none too costly picks for a…
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What’s in your bag? Giveaway
Since the age of four, or five. I’ve always had a fascination with the contents of women’s bags. Aunts were known to hide handbags rather than have some pesky little four-year-old me rummage through the bag to unearth its magical, sometimes private contents. I thought this would a fab idea for a giveaway and since my online…
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Its Not Too Late! Gift Guide
Ok, so I’ll be honest, I started off so well with the present buying thing I thought I had it literally all wrapped up. However when I’ve taken stock there’s another thing I wanted to buy for Mr B, a stocking filler for my mum, a little something extra for Dad and then my friends…
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Sunday Supplement #20 – Men’s Gifts
We all know how difficult men can be to buy for. I find it beyond tricky to buy for Mr B as he runs a menswear brand and has the accessories side of things pretty much covered. So I need to think beyond the obvious ties and socks. If you’re like me and still shopping online…
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Black Friday Weekend – Mindful Shopping
I’m guessing you have all been exposed to some sort of Black Friday Sale today? Did you like it? Did you buy? As a retailer, writer and consumer I’m really not sure. On the one hand, we all like bargains for Christmas but then I hardly ever pay full price for anything. I always shop…
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Topshop Magnificent Sock Boots
I posted last month about the breadth and genius of this years TOPSHOP Winter Boots Collection. Leather, decent heels and a reasonable price. Whilst browsing the Women’s Department of Fenwick Newcastle I stumbled into the Topshop concession. Then I saw them, black ankle boots made of the softest leather, chunky yet reasonable 3.5″ heel…
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Blogger Essentials Giveaway
My blogging Essentials include my Olympus E-PL1 Camera, my iPhone6+ and my Chromebook. Although I also rarely leave home without my ever ready notebook and pen (flashback to reporting days) and my essential Business Card Holder. I’m lucky enough to support some of the accessory brands that I love with our accessories website Boston&Boston. Fedon 1919…
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Scarf Love
By far the most useful and loved items in my wardrobe are scarves. I’ve long been a lover of this silk, demure yet seductive accessory. A new designer scarf in silk, or silk georgette is my idea of heaven. It’s the accessory that just keeps on giving, wear it around your neck, draping from your…
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WIN Bags of Italian Style
I’m very excited to have teamed up with Boston&Boston our family accessories company for a great giveaway! Those amazing Italian leather accessory makers Fedon 1919 have developed a range of bags in every size which are so super useful. I have a selection and I use them from everything from evening clutch to work document holder…