SHOPPING HACK TIPS FOR INVESTING IN LUXURY JEWELRY FOR A-LOT LESS

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Jewelry is often considered one of the more expensive luxuries when you’re buying high-quality pieces. While there’s a great amount of cheap jewelry, this type of jewelry is usually made from less durable metals. That can lead to rusting of the jewelry easily when it’s exposed to moisture. It may also be prone to scratching and tarnishing easily.

While jewelry isn’t for everyone, it can be a great way of treating yourself to a little bit of luxury from time to time. Buying high-quality jewelry though takes a keen eye and the right tips to get the best pieces available.

Here’s everything you need to know on how to buy high-quality jewelry, without it breaking the bank every time.

Know your metals

Every metal is different from the next. Some metals may be very durable but are fairly cheap to produce when it comes to jewelry, while others are very weak and easily damaged.

Metals when it comes to jewelry are important to get clued up on, especially when it comes to spending your hard-earned cash. After all, you don’t want to end up buying something that’s overpriced and turns out to be made from a metal that wears easily.

Visit jewelry shops in-person

Be sure to visit as many jewelry shops in person, rather than shopping online. While shopping online for jewelry has its perks, it’s not something that you really want to do until you know more about what it is you’re looking for. The problem with shopping online with little knowledge is that you might end up buying something that isn’t very valuable or offers much for your money.

Seeing jewelry in person is a great way of getting a good viewpoint of the piece itself. Whether that’s a necklace, a pair of earrings, or a ring, you’ve got the ability to try them on or put them against your skin to check if it’s right for you.

Review the jewelry brands carefully

Every jewelry brand is going to be different from the next. It’s important that you’re carefully reviewing the brands themselves and making sure they’re legitimate. Whether you choose to shop online or in-store, there are plenty of scammers out there that will be more than willing to exchange faulty jewelry for your money.

Take a look at review websites, like this one for vrai jewelry. That way, you’ll know which ones to look out for and which ones to avoid.

Be flexible with your style

It’s beneficial to be flexible with your style because there will often be some treasures in the collections that you would least expect or care to look at. Try to be flexible with your style and choose pieces to try on or try out that wouldn’t necessarily be your go-to picks. 

Check the clearance aisles

To get the most value for your money, consider checking out the clearance aisles. They’ll be available both online and in-store and you might find a great piece or two in these sections.

Buying high-quality is possible without spending a fortune, so use these tips to your advantage. 



MEN’S GIFT GUIDE | CHRISTMAS PRESENT IDEAS 2021

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Tis the Season to be Jolly, It’s never too late to prepare for Christmas. We’ve done the hard part so now we hope you like our Festive Round-Up for Gifts Just for Him on Christmas Day. Shop our Edit of handpicked Christmas Gifts – because we know he’ll absolutely love them!

 

1. Cooking with Heroes, The Royal British Legion Centenary Cookbook, OUT NOW! £19.95 | 2. Get Your Pusle Smartphone Charger, The Limited Edition Christmas Pulse Emergency Key ring Power bank, | 3. Louis Pommery England, English Brut NV Sparkling Wine £31.99 per 75cl Stockist Ocado | 4. Shanky’s Whip Irish Whisky Stockist, The Original black liqueur and Whisky Blend made in Ireland | 5. Old Mother Hunt Golden Pure Single Rum, From £16.95 |6. Fawler Fenes Fedel Skeleton Watch, £179 Available Stockist at Trendhim.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Editorial Disclaimer: Some items featured have been gifted as press samples to review and I would never promote something I would not otherwise use myself or recommend to others to ensure the feedback I have given is honest. All prices quoted in this article are subject to change by the brands at anytime mentioned here and some links contain affiliate links which I may make a small commission off the sale of items with no extra cost to you

FIND NEW WAYS TO ACCENT YOUR STYLE WITH NORDGREEN WATCHES | THE HIS & HERS UNISEX NATIVE COLLECTION

NORDGREEN COPENHAGEN DESIGNER MINIMALIST TIMEPIECES

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Are you looking for the perfect watch? Well look no further – here are the best Scandinavian Watch Brands to discover now . Nordgreen Copenhagen watches come in a range of different sizes with four different case colours for him and for her so you can be inspired to find the one that’s unique for you.

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“The Timeless Classic Native Men’s Watch Collection – FIND THE PERFECT GIFT FOR YOURSELF.”

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THE NATIVE  ( 2 )
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“Discover a Unique Watch collection that reflects the ability to adapt to your busy lifestyle and to be as versatile as you need your accessories to be”

Lately, this Summer I was lucky enough to preview the new watch collections by Nordgreen Copenhagen which I am delighted to keep discovering new brands on the market for fine watches and accessories. You will really appreciate the simplicity of modern minimalist Danish design and its origins of Scandinavian lifestyle.

The brand kindly offered to reach out to me to review one of their watches as I’ve been a great fan of Nordgreen Copenhagen for a while now and always on the lookout for the perfect watch to compliment my daily attire. I decided to choose the Native dark navy nylon and rose gold mesh stainless steel straps to style my weekend off-duty look and really pleased with it that I made the right choice. It even comes with a beautifully branded tote bag that’s made of eco friendly materials you get complimentary with every order.

“With a NORDIC MINDSET on design, contemplation comes first. I look for MEANING before I design anything. Then I turn to NATURE for INSPIRATION, searching for the most harmonious expression. I carefully design every component individually to be part of the whole and to respect the materials and function. That’s how I try to reveal the essence of the watch. I prefer to leave a SUBTLE SIGNATURE on the products I design and invite the person to live with it, as an open-ended story.”

Nordgreen’s Chief Designer Jakob Wagner, 2020

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With this in mind, did you know that you can choose your case colour and dial along with a strap style to suit your preference of the ideal watch.

Here’s an interesting fact for you. I discovered Denmark is a global leader in green technology advancements, pioneering change and inspiring nations across the world to follow pursuit in favor of reducing environmental carbon footprint. For Nordgreen it’s not only about their amazing watches but sustainable initiatives to saving the planet. You can find out more about the Brands Giving Back Program where you can send them your old used watch which they service and repair it to sell on and find a new owner. You can count on sustainable luxury whereby Nordgreen partners with Danish manufactures abroad to ensure overseas production adhere to the highest levels and Danish labour practices for corporate social responsibility.

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“It’s the comfortable and sleek, masculine and feminine. It’s a balance of both”

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Classic Timepieces that are provocative and designed to be Nordic; Watch Accessories Nordgreen Copenhagen The Native Collection

Find the Perfect Gift

I was actually looking for a new watch for myself or a gift for that special someone or occasion and personally recommend the Nordgreen Native model because it’s considered one of the best sellers in the range.

Give a Stylish Accent to your Attire

Nordgreen Native Watches come in 3 different sizes to that it fits all types of wrist. Here you can see I’m wearing the 35mm with Dark Navy Nylon Strap.  To view all sizes in stock please check out the Nordgreen websites homepage. Trying on the Native Men’s Watches it really redefines classic timepieces where the contemporary sleek design and subtle details deliver timeless watches that will never go out of style.

For me the Nordgreen Native is the perfect balance between striking elegance and fine detailing with Japanese time movement. These watches are ideal for a style statement that stands out from the rest and fits into your everyday lifestyle.

Nordgreen Watches are as versatile as it gets to make a first impression from day to night. Make the Native Watch your own when you can select between three dial colours black or blue and plain white, including silver, gunmetal and rose gold casing. With Nordgreen you can make a statement where ever you go or even if you just fancy staying in at home.

Don’t forget to explore the bundle gift sets just because on some occasions, one extra strap is all you need to create a versatile look with your attire day in day out.

Make Nordgreen Native watches a great addition to compliment your summer capsule wardrobe outfits. Not only is the Native watch by Nordgreen unisex but well balanced-just see for yourself here.

Editorial Disclaimer: A huge thank you to Nordgreen Copenhagen  for kindly gifting me with a beautifully made watch. As always, all opinions are my own and I will never promote something I don’t personally use and believe in, regardless of who sponsors this post #AD.

STYLE DIARY HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA | WHAT I WORE THE 4TH JULY

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Joey wears Men’s Watch Accessories James Bond 70’s Style Army Field Striped Iconic Nato Strap, UK Stockist at Henley Boutique

Henley Royal Regatta Dress Codes

Henley Royal Regatta Dress Codes

Henley Royal Regatta Dress Codes

Henley Royal Regatta Dress Codes
Joey wears Menswear Vintage Rowing Blazer – Bloggers own, Striped Shirt, Neck tie, Skinny Belt, Slim fit Chino at Polo Ralph Lauren, Men’s Sunglasses from a selection at Prada Eyewear

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Editorial Disclaimer: I Attended Henley Royal Regatta as an invited guest of a friend. As always all opinions expressed here are the authors alone, not those of any brand and have not been reviewed or approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.

HOW TO WEAR THE POLO SEERSUCKER SPORT COAT FOR SUMMER | CHESTERTONS POLO IN THE PARK WEEKEND

RE-DISCOVERING MY LOVE FOR THE RALPH LAUREN CLASSIC SEERSUCKER BLAZER THIS SUMMER

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A GENTLEMEN’S GUIDE TO POLO SEASON SPORTING ATTIRE: STYLE DRESS CODES 101

With the all important summer social events and invitations coming in all at once dress codes are crucial to make the right impression with the exception of Polo In The Park for a fun day divot stomping in between chukkas. Dressing to impress is a must where not only the elite polo players take centre stage but so does style.

Here’s my Essential Guide on Menswear Polo Style how best to incorporate vibrant pastel colours into your summer wardrobe during the English Sporting Social Calendar.

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The polo is always fun day out people watching from the Celebrities to the Spectators to who’s wearing what this year and where to be scene at the After Parties such as the Mahiki Enclosure. From today’s event here are my observations of the movers and shakers of the elite polo crowd veterans take on style and what they wore.

It’s a known fact guys hate shopping, but in fact it’s quite the opposite when it comes to summer social event’s, even the debonair man needs to look his best. From experience I learn what suits best and give my recommendations for outfits and how to wear them by including these in your daily style edit.

“The Ralph Lauren Seersucker Blazer the Ultimate Classic Staple for Summer”

Why not take an optimistic approach to colour and pairing your outfit with a bold statement set of bright trousers and the contrast of colours from red, green and yellow which are available to purchase from the high street to designer labels. These are worth investing in especially if you’re looking at brightening up that essential summer wardrobe so you’ll be sure to blend right in with the Chelsea locals alike.

Fitted shirt styles from Ralph Lauren are always great because they come in a variety of classic styles in the white button down collared shirt to pastel shades and bold stripes in blue. Then finish off the look with a neutral seer sucker blazer to even out the contrast of shades. A Seer Sucker blazer is unlined, so designed to keep you cool during the hot summer months at event occasions.

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Top image: Polo Seersucker Sport Coat Lauren by Ralph Lauren; shoes Toddsi; Sunglasses DIOR Homme Paris. This image: Shirt Polo Ralph Lauren; Chino jeans ZARA Man

STYLE TIP: Seersucker blazer is unlined, so designed to keep you cool during the hot summer months.

With the English social calendar upon us we focus our attention towards stylish sporting events from the Varsity Polo, Polo in the Park to the Gold Cup at Cowdray.

For this look at Polo In The Park, I decided to keep it neutral but relaxed and I felt I had to express a style identity of my own. With summer you can’t go wrong and what better way to do this is to keep it neutral with a classic Ralph Lauren Seersucker Blazer but still include a splash of colour as you find the contrast helps bring out the best of both shades.


Wears this Summer’s Classic Trend with Confidence Ready for DIVOT STOMPING’— in between Chukka’s


Even by adding the slightest finishing touches to a look such as a colour coordinated pocket square to tailored jackets can overall emphasize the best features of the whole outfit’s attire.

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Looking for the perfect summer shoes can depend on the softness, texture and comfort to make it easier to walk on the lawn and inside the marquee enclosures. A slip on suede loafer in tan or dark brown rather than leather shoes helps the foot breathe more freely during the spring summer season.

Finally, your accessories choice can either create a luxury feel of sophistication or faux pas which is all down to preferential discerning taste. You can’t go wrong with skinny belts either in brown is minimal. Less is more. One of my personal favourites is a preppy style collegiate belt in dark navy with diagonal red stripes which adds a bit of character.

Next up, let’s think about that final touch of elegance such as Accessories and the best luxury Watches on the market to consider would be ‘The Chronograph’ Wrist Watches for Men. So far these are my favourite picks and there are quite a few Brands out there I’m crushing over this season to match my Sporting Attire. Whatever takes your fancy, so take your pick from these on my wish list to covet now.

 
 

That’s it, you’re now ready to be fully kitted out for a Polo Match so let’s bring on the rest of summer it’s not over yet!

TRESOR PARIS EXCLUSIVE ARTISAN COLLECTION MAKES THE CUT OF PRESTIGE IN FILM

IN2RUDERS MOVIE PREMIERE FEATURING CAPRICE MAKES HER DEBUT WITH SOME OF THE MOST SENSATIONAL PIECES OF JEWELRY YOU'VE EVER SEEN

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To find out more about Tresor Paris you can follow these brands on Instagram @tresor and visit their website below. Items are available from Tresor Paris directly with select pieces being stocked at Mozafarian Flagship London Boutique, Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge. Prices start at £ 797 for a ruby bracelet and go up to £4,697 for the diamond slice earrings

www.tresorparis.co.uk

Editorial Disclaimer: A Special thank you to Tresor Paris for inviting me to their Launch Party. Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, not those of any brand and have not been reviewed or approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. All prices quoted in this article are subject to change by the Brand Tresor Paris at the time of going to press.

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