November 04, 2021 at 10:25AM
Everyone likes to feel fancy from time to time. Especially now, when we can all really appreciate the art of celebrating again. Dressing up for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and even âjust becauseâ, has suddenly taken on new reverence; and rather than bemoan the effort it takes at the end of a working week, weâre now embracing those opportunities and languishing in the act.Â
Yes, getting physically dressed in your favourite LBD is a huge part of that. But it shouldnât be forgotten that one of the easiest ways to take an outfit from zero to hero is by adding some great jewellery. Every woman knows the power a flash of jewels has on even the most basic outfit. Take a simple T-shirt, blazer and jeans ensemble, throw on a pair of drop crystal earrings (and maybe some heels) and youâre all set to go to almost any high-profile event. Add a tennis bracelet and chandelier earrings to the aforementioned LBD and you could be on your way to the Oscarsâinvite pending.
The women who walk the red carpet certainly know what weâre talking aboutâ although unfortunately not all of us [read: most of us] aren’t on a gifting list for the world’s most precious diamonds. Donât worry though, weâve got your backâ and a little secret up our sleeves thatâs about to level up your going-out outfits in an instant. Itâs called CARAT*â a London-based jewellery brand that uses lab-created gemstones in fine jewellery. That basically means you get all the desired sparkle, without the usual price tag youâd expect.
Seriously, this is cocktail jewellery as youâve never seen it before; and your jewellery box needs to know about it. Worn by a host of British and American celebrities, youâre also going to want CARAT* on your radarâ especially with the festive period soon approaching and partywear on our minds once more.
With stores across the UK and a website brimming with styles that make our hearts beat a little faster, we thought it would be most helpful to round up our favourite pieces that sit within four of the most exciting cocktail jewellery trends at the moment. From chic tennis bracelets to cluster earrings, just keep scrolling to find the perfect sparkles to make your next night out even more exciting. Just be warned, compliments incoming.
Author Emily Dawes | Whowhatwear
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