Get Ready for the New Season!

February 15, 2012 at 4:24 pm · Filed under All About Jewellery, It's all about Fashion! ·Tagged , , , , , , , , ,

After visiting The Jewellery Show at Spring Fair and Pure London exhibitions, fabulous gives you a run down of the latest jewellery trends….

The Bigger The Better!

All the fashion glossies have focussed on the trend for over sized earrings and necklaces, and you couldn’t miss them at the fairs we visited! Swarovski are definitely leading the way, and we were privileged enough to have a sneaky look at their “show” collection, which featured huge bauble shaped necklaces in summery coral colours. Oversized pearls were also prevalent and are a nod to this confident trend while maintaining a subtle look! Chunky cuffs and belcher link bracelets were part of a lot of desginers’ new collections too.

Gold

Yellow gold looks set to be headlining this Summer’s jewellery trends. It has been creeping up on us for a while, and  its popularity has increased despite the rise in gold prices. In order to keep costs down, designers are using gold plated materials, such as Daisy who use 24carat gold plate. Pieces plated in real gold look much more expensive that gold coloured metals used in fashion jewellery and the colour will really pop against your colourful Summer outfits. Rose gold is also proving to be more and more popular as does mixing gold colours with silver.

Eras

Designers have taken their inspiration for the new season from retro styling, and lots of pieces seemed to be throwbacks to the 1960s especially. Think optic shapes, bubble faced watches, and primary colours for long pendants and big rings. The geometric designs of the roaring 20s popped up at designers from Lucas Jack to Lola Rose, with simples lines and angular shapes in bright colours. Look out for our Girls’ Night Out fashion shows with the theme ‘Decades’ taking place in March!

Matte Finish

This was probably the most striking trend, which saw satin finish metals and matte semi-precious stones used to create chic and eye catching pieces. At Azuni beads made from lava rock have been used, which creates a very interesting combination next to the gold nuggets on their popular dainty bracelets. Plus, as part of his latest jewellery collection, Thomas Sabo has introduced a number of charms in a matte black finish, which have a gothic look. Pair these matte styles with Summer brights, as seen on the brand new Tresor Paris bracelets, to help them stand out even more!

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It’s Men’s Day today in all of our stores

February 9, 2012 at 10:09 am · Filed under All About Jewellery

It’s Men’ s Day today in all of our stores and online!! Men receive 15% off – just in time for Valentine’s Day!

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Glam and Soul – Thomas Sabo Spring Summer 2012

February 3, 2012 at 11:09 am · Filed under All About Jewellery, New Arrivals!, Things we Love, Thomas Sabo ·Tagged , , , , , ,

Find out more about Thomas Sabo’s first collection of 2012!

The Spring Summer collection called Glam and Soul is made up of four sub-collections, as is the norm with Sabo’s seasonal offerings. Overall the theme seems to be more sophisticated and refined – but still embodying the quirky and fun nature of the brand’s iconic pieces, and Sabo has reinterpreted many of his signature designs for Spring Summer 2012.

According to Thomas Sabo, glamour and soul are the perfect adjectives to describe the brand, and while this core identity remains for the new season, a softer edge has been given to the latest pieces, which have been designed in homage to the most successful Sabo creations so far.

Special Addition

This is perhaps the most exciting part of Thomas Sabo’s new range because it features 44 new pendants, five new bracelets and matching sets!! Look out for key pendants, peace symbols and four leaf clovers – but the pieces that stand out the most are the Arabesque cut out discs, with intricate patterns either in plain Silver, or black or white Cubic Zirconia. These look stunning paired with the new Onyx or Mother-of-Pearl discs to create a backdrop for the decorative patterns. You’ll probably spots these pieces in the ad campaign, and we think they will attract a lot of new people to Thomas Sabo because they are very classic and chic but interesting and versatile to wear.

Also part of the Special Additions range is the brand new style of jewellery charm bracelet, which signals a break away from the previous charm style. The new bracelets feature a Click In system which enables the attachment of charms to every second link, rather than the charms themselves being attached by a lobster clasp. We think this is a fabulous idea and could potentially be a sturdier way of attaching charms.

Rebel at Heart

The most masculine of the collections, Rebel at Heart includes the skull design, which Thomas Sabo sees as the “hero piece”. Sabo also describes this range as where casual jazz meets rebellious chic with a dark 1960s Mod twist – but we would describe it as having an urban and rock chic feel to it, with a touch of Gothic styling, because of the use of studs and Obsidian matte black beads. Again the reinterpretation of Sabo key pieces is evident and we think the new skull ring is particularly fabulous – with mini Sterling Silver skulls going head to chin all the way round!

Seasonal Collection

The Seasonal Collection is definitely a throwback to the 50s and 60s and focuses on feminine designs and sugary sweet colour ways. The Princess and Kiss Me locket pendants represent the tongue in cheek styling that Sabo is loved for and previously popular pieces have been downsized to be given a new lease of life, such as the blue enamel globe, which looks very cute in miniature - and could be even more well-liked that the original! Our stand out piece would have to be the pearl and Cubic Zirconia ring, which has also been downsized and now features a slim band, creating a very delicate and girly look.

Classic Collection

This collection exudes opulence and old school Hollywood glamour. Think of the screen sirens of the by-gone era and Thomas Sabo’s latest Classic Collection channels their grace and allure by revamping important Sabo staples, including the snake. We think the most fabulous creation in this range has to be the double winged heart four leaf clover pendant – it may sound over the top (and it does have a touch of the surreal), but it’s stunning in the flesh and has real summery style to it!

Take a look at the slideshow below. The collection will be available online by the end of this week.

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Valentine’s Gift Guide for Her

February 1, 2012 at 2:25 pm · Filed under All About Jewellery, Competitions and Offers!, New Arrivals!, Perfect Presents, Weddings ·Tagged , , , , , , , , ,

What kind of lady are you buying for this Valentine’s? We’ll tell you which pieces will make the perfect gift for her!

Is she…..

Super Stylish?

Tresor Paris Laye Bracelet £149

Tresor Paris’ famous glitter ball bracelets continue to be at the top of every fashionista’s wish list. If your lady love always has her finger on the fashion pulse and doesn’t miss a sartorial trick then she will definitely love one of these bracelets. They are available in a huge array of colour combos, but if you want to play on the safe side go for the Laye – a full beaded bracelet with white crystals, truly stunning!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is she…..

a Rock Chick?

ChloBo Sterling Silver Stacking Bracelets, prices start from £35

ChloBo‘s laidback bohemian inspired jewellery is designed to be stacked up and layered, whether you go for the bracelets, necklaces or rings, and so they exude casual cool. Most of the bracelets come complete with charms, so it’s easy to pick a symbol that will mean something to your special lady or that will remind her of you!

 

 

 

 

Is she…..

a Trend Setter?

Nomination Valentine's Love Collection, prices start from £16

The charm bracelets by Nomination are very different to other types on the high street, and you’ll find that only selected jewellers stock the collection. So if your beloved likes to stand out and wear jewellery she knows not everyone else has – then Nomination is the perfect gift! The bracelets and charms are flat, like a watch strap, so they are very practical and easy to wear, and the range of charms is extensive. However, for Valentine’s Day you’ve got to choose a charm from their latest Love collection!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is she…..

Classic?

John Rocha Poppy and Butterfly necklace, £88

If your lady friend avoids passing trends and likes jewellery that will stand the test of time, head straight for the John Rocha Jewellery collection. His pieces are simple designs in Sterling Silver and are perfect everyday wear because they are substantial and will go with everything! The collection ranges from poppies and bows to abstract patterns, so there’ll definitely be something she’ll love!

 

 

 

 

 

Is she….

a Collector?

Pandora New Arrivals for Valentine's 2012, prices start at £20

If yes, then you’d better make sure you pick up the latest Pandora charms, brought out especially for Valentine’s Day! Go for the filigree Sterling Silver hearts charm, which comes in at a very reasonable £20. There are also some fabulous pink heart designs, so make sure you pop in to one of our stores, because we have them all!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is she…..

The One?

fabulous forever Marry Me ring, £65

Have you decided that this Valentine’s Day is time to do something a bit more serious?! If you want to propose but don’t have the time or knowledge to choose a traditional engagement ring, you need the fabulous Marry Me ring - it’s a plain Sterling Silver band with “Marry Me” engraved on it – so you don’t even have to do the talking! Or if you do have the time to choose a very special engagement ring, take a look at the varied styles in our wedding and engagement ring collection called fabulous forever. We even have a competition running currently for someone to WIN the Perfect Proposal - taking all the stress out of popping the question, so you can enjoy the moment too! Click here to find out more.

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fabulous Visit Brown & Newirth

January 26, 2012 at 4:39 pm · Filed under fabulous forever, The fabulous Team, Weddings, What's Happening at fabulous! ·Tagged , , , , ,

The fabulous girls went behind the scenes to see how our fabulous forever range of wedding rings are made!

Last week some of us at fabulous were lucky enough to visit Brown and Newirth, the company who make our fabulous forever wedding and engagement rings.

We were invited to choose a ring design that we could follow through the entire manufacturing process and at the end of the day we were kindly allowed to keep them, which was a lovely surprise!

What we found most impressive was that every ring is hand made! And each person in their maze of a workshop (!) specialises in one particular part of the manufacturing process, many of whom travel over an hour to work every day because there are so few jobs requiring their unique skills in the country. Meeting all these very skilled people made us feel a bit useless! It was so interesting to see a company whose foundations are built on the history of British design and manufacture.

We learnt how every ring starts life as a “doughnut” of metal and then is subjected to high temperatures and pressure to size the ring as required. This means – as cheesy as it sounds – that the wedding rings they produce are an endless band of love! There are no seams to the bands and so they are also much more visually pleasing.

During the next stage we saw how the design of the ring was implemented – most of us chose a ring that had a diamond cut pattern on it, which created a super sparkly effect. One of the girls chose a design which had a heart pattern, so in order to see this take shape we visited the lasering room, which houses very expensive and rare equipment – it houses one of only two machines in the whole of the UK! It is so special because it can create very intricate designs, and the team will take on any pattern given to them by a customer. We admired some of their sample rings, and they were all very unusual!

After our rings had been made, the final process they went through was rhodium plating, to give them a shiny polished finish. Our rings were made in Sterling Silver and the rhodium will help to stop them tarnishing as quickly as non-plated Sterling Silver might do.

We really enjoyed our workshop tour and getting to meet the people who make our fabulous forever range – it’s always good to put some faces to names! Everyone there was so friendly and nothing was too much trouble, from fetching us more biscuits to completing bespoke wedding and engagement rings! Brown and Newirth’s tagline is “A Dedication to Perfection”, and after our visit we totally understood why.

Take a look at the fabulous forever range here.

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Happy New Year – here’s to the new trends for Spring Summer 2012

January 11, 2012 at 5:13 pm · Filed under It's all about Fashion!, Things we Love ·Tagged , , , , , , , ,

Here’s a run down of the trends fabulous is tipping to be the top five for the new season!

  • Statement jewellery reigns supreme

A trend which continues from last season is statement jewellery; but think more sculptural and eye catching than last season to complement your Spring Summer wardrobe. Most importantly, Spring 2012 sees the return of the earring, with extravagant drop styles usually saved for the evening making a break for day time. They don’t have to be bold and obvious though, quirky details will make people do a double take! Dolce and Gabbana mixed pasta shapes with religious icons, Marni created colourful 60s optic styles and Salvatore Ferragamo had an ocean theme with seahorse shaped drop earrings. In short, the more unusual the better for this season.

  • Prints – be brave and embrace these!

According to Elle magazine, print is the season’s ultimate statement. The roots of this trend come fromLondon’s digitally talented designers, and it will no doubt feature heavily on the high street. Be brave and go for a print which resembles a collage of sharp vivid images like Mary Katrantzou’s flower and ribbon dress. Even though this lady has a difficult surname, it’s one you should learn off by heart, as she is one of THE up and coming British designers, and her dresses have been sported by many an A List celebrity on the red carpet since last fashion week. Don’t forget, prints don’t have to be garish, and can also come in muted or classic hues which can easily be incorporated into work wear.

  • Colours

It is Spring Summer, so you should have expected that bright colours would be a mainstay! Choose an outrageous colour and wear it with aplomb – either head to toe, see Mulberry’s neon yellow skirt suit and Rocksander Ilincic’s dresses – or as a fun accessory like the hot pink sports bag at Marc by Marc Jacobs. Make sure the material of your techni-colour item is as luxe as you can afford to keep it looking chic rather than fancy dress!

  • 1950s – the shapes and styles that broke the mould in the mid-century

We can guarantee you’ll see A LOT of Prada’s 1950s car inspired stilettos in the fashion glossies this season – the heels have little red break lights! A defined silhouette is key, so cinch in your waist – or bare it with an on trend crop top if you dare – and choose pastel colours which will maintain a modern edge. Accessorise with cat’s eye sunglasses, headscarves and ladylike gloves. Add petticoats to taste!

  • Ultra-girlie

This trend is all about the delicacy of the look; sheer flowing chiffons, silk slips, fragile lace, frivolous sequins, frills and simple lines. Broderie Anglaise is having a revival – see the Peter Pan collars by Louis Vuitton for the ultimate in girliness. However, the models at Alexander McQueen wore lace headdresses and at Nina Ricci sheer dresses, so although this trend is all about femininity, it’s definitely not for the faint hearted.

Images from style.com

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Gift Ideas for fabulous Children!

December 13, 2011 at 4:52 pm · Filed under All About Jewellery, Perfect Presents, Thomas Sabo ·Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,

As long as they’ve been good this year, here are some gift ideas for the stylish children in your life!

Swatch - Colour Code Bracelets

These patent leather wrap bracelets are bestsellers and are very popular as gifts for younger girls. They are available in a variety of colours and each come with different coloured bands on them which can be arranged and re-arranged to create a totally individual look. Regardless of colour, these bracelets are £17.

Nomination

Nomination is a charm bracelet concept with a twist – the bracelets are stretchy and made up of Stainless Steel links similar to a watch strap. The majority of the charms are flat. This means that they are ideal for children because they are so easy to wear and very durable. What’s more, the range of charms is huge, and Nomination have really thought of everything – how about an enamel “Pizza Slice” charm or 18ct Gold “Princess” charm? There are also lots of Christmas charms available. Charms start at £16 and the Starter Bracelets (including one charm) start at £25.

Thomas Sabo

This ever popular designer range includes some lovely bracelets suitable for younger girls. These include the silk cord wrap bracelet, which can also be worn as a necklace, and the drawstring love knot bracelets, which are adjustable – a great feature meaning that they won’t be outgrown quickly. As for charms, the Disney characters always prove popular with younger fans, especially Nemo from Finding Nemo and Bambi.

Pandora

If you’re looking for a keepsake gift, Pandora’s “My First Bracelet” fits the bill perfectly. You can choose from any size of bracelet – the most popular size for a child is 17cm, and it comes complete with two clips (which stay in place and help to segment the bracelet) and a glass bead. The “My First Bracelet” is £99, which gives you a saving of £46 compared to if you purchased the pieces separately.

To snap these fun pieces up before Christmas, be sure to pop into one of our stores, order online (excluding Pandora) or call 0845 450 9334. While stocks last.

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I asked James Hobday, our new eCommerce Manager here at fabulous collections what’s on his fabulous wishlist for Christmas?…

December 1, 2011 at 7:09 pm · Filed under All About Jewellery, The fabulous Team, Things we Love, Thomas Sabo, Watches

Well that’s a good question and with 23 retail days left before a well earned day of festive measures, a good time to ask!

I really have a top 5 list of jewellery I’m desperate to get my hands on at fabulous.

I like to look smart and a nice pair of cufflinks always helps complete a look. These Fred Bennett Black Resin Cufflinks will definitely be on my list, and at £39.99, I’m sure my wife won’t mind too much either.

Thomas Sabo is one of my favourite designers with such an inspiring and unique collection of jewellery, so their range of leather bracelets go down well with me. Coming in 3 different colours, black, brown and tan will make for a difficult decision though.

The black Cubic Zirconia Cross Necklace by Fred Bennett looks great with an open shirt or a low Vneck t-shirt and helps create that smart casual look!

The Tresor Paris St Germain bracelet, as worn by Lewis Hamilton, has also caught my eye, fingers crossed.

With a huge love of watches, our new Bering range has to be top of my wishlist. I’ve spent what seems like hours, looking at the whole collection both in-store and on-line trying to pick a favourite, but it’s a very tough call. I’m torn between the Ceramic Crocodile Style Leather Black Watch and the Ceramic Blue Dial Watch, but may have to just settle for both!

Well thank you James, we hope Santa brings you what you want. Remember if you want to create a wish list to send to a friend or a loved one you can create one on-line here and email it to them.

All of these items are available to purchase either on-line or in our stores. Or you can call 0845 450 9334 and our helpful team will take your order!

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My first Pandora Bracelet

December 1, 2011 at 2:17 pm · Filed under All About Jewellery

Pandora - My First Pandora Bracelet

For the first time, Pandora has put together a starter bracelet called ‘My First Pandora’, to give you a headstart with your bracelet. It includes a classic Silver Pandora bracelet with Pandora clasp, in the length of your choice, with a red and pink heart Murano glass charm, and two clips – of either the ridged or the plain Silver design.

For as long as I can remember, customers have asked if we sell a starter bracelet to make it easier to begin building up a bracelet, so it’s great news that ‘My First Bracelet’ has been launched in time for Christmas.

It’s absolutely perfect as a Christmas gift – the new heart Murano charm is so pretty, and pink and red are two of the most popular colour themes that ladies choose for their bracelet. Also the clips are essential for keeping your charms in place and allowing you to spread them evenly around the bracelet, so it is great that these come as part of the set.

Maybe you’ve been thinking about treating yourself to a Pandora bracelet for a while, but haven’t been sure where to start – there is so much to choose from and at first it can be overwhelming! ‘My First Bracelet’ is a brilliant base from which you can create a very personal piece of jewellery, which will ultimately represent all your unforgettable moments.

And even more exciting – the RRP of the total set is £145.00, however you can purchase it from fabulous for £99.00! As it’s such a fantastic offer, we’re sure you’ll understand that it is a Limited Edition offer which will run only while stocks last.

Call 0845 450 9334 to order now, or pop into one of our three stores in Leamington Spa, Solihull or Bath to snap one up.

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Gift Guide for Her

November 29, 2011 at 5:30 pm · Filed under All About Jewellery, It's all about Fashion!, Perfect Presents, Things we Love, Thomas Sabo ·Tagged , , , , , , , , ,

Here are a few tips on what would make ideal presents for fabulous ladies this Christmas…

Have you been feeling a bit uninspired about what to buy your nearest and dearest for Christmas?

Just in case we’ve put together a guide to which fabulous pieces of jewellery your girlfriend, wife, Mum or best friend would just love to unwrap on Christmas morning!

Pandora

  • The new five clip bracelet

The original style of this Pandora bracelet, brand new for AW11, is delicate yet eye catching. You can choose which five clips you wish to add to the bracelet from the now extensive range, or just choose one or two to start the bracelet off and afterwards the lucky lady you bought it for can enjoy completing it to her own design. Bracelet is £65 and clips start at £25.

  • The new flower pendant

Inspired by gothic lace and intricate wrought iron designs, this flower pendant is the stand out piece from Pandora’s new jewellery range. It’s a versatile length and would suit lots of different outfits. The necklace costs £165.

Swarovski

This striking design, emulating a rough cut crystal only polished on the one side creates a tough look whilst retaining the sophisticated sparkle that epitomises Swarovski. One of these pieces would make the perfect gift for a lady who loves modern and unusual jewellery. Prices start at £107.

Missoma

Missoma’s designs are undoubtedly modern but with a throwback to the Deco styles of the 1930s, particularly with this beautiful Evil Eye necklace. Available in Sterling Silver or 18ct Gold vermeil its multi pendant design complements the current trend for charm necklaces. Missoma has been spotted on celebs such as Jennifer Lopez and Jessica Biel, so this necklace would be the perfect present for a chic fashionista! Prices start at £149.

Thomas Sabo

The feather pieces in the latest jewellery collection by Thomas Sabo have gone straight to the top of everyone’s Wish List and are extremely classic with only a hint of boho. The drop earrings with clear Cubic Zirconia are already proving to be a hit with stylish ladies of all ages. Prices start at £86.

This stunning Cubic Zirconia encrusted mask jewellery charm is available in black or clear stones and would add drama and mystery to any evening outfit. It will be irresistible to any Sabo collector and can be clipped onto any kind of Thomas Sabo carrier and chain. If you’re not sure whether your intended recipient has these pieces already, you can purchase them from fabulous. Prices start at £8.95.

Tresor Paris

The bracelets that have been taking the fashion and celebrity worlds by storm, and now high street shoppers too, are an ideal Christmas gift for anyone who enjoys some sparkle! The ultimate by Tresor Paris is the white crystal without the visible cord, which reminds us of a magical Winter Wonderland! Bracelets start from £25.

Azuni

Always a favourite for special gifts, the delicate and detailed designs of the Azuni Sterling Silver collection are very feminine. The faceted heart necklace in Smokey Quartz combined with a pink freshwater pearl and rose charm, creates the perfect “Wintery” accessory imbued with natural beauty. The necklace costs £86.

All of these items are available to purchase either online or in our stores. Or you can call 0845 450 9334 and our helpful team will take your order!

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