Within the modern world it is quite common to feel a sense of yearning for things of the past, a desire to reconnect with a certain time which embraced values different to those in which we are now accustomed to. We do what we can in our pitiful attempts at escapism, often absconding from the "real world" through the works of famed authors - our trivial problems dissolving as our eyes rake over their precious parables. But what if you could capture that feeling of escapism - whack it into submission and wear it around your neck (or dangle it from your ears)? Australian designer Simone Walsh has managed just that...
Her silver jewellery range, "The Things my Grandmother Never Told me" is an homage to all things recounted by our favourite Victorian authors (think Thackeray, Brontë and Dickens). Each painstakingly handcrafted, the range includes pendants with direct etchings of text from "Vanity Fair" as well as a legitimate Victorian-era travel journal. "Statement Pieces" favours the "Victorian Etched Pendant - Vanity Fair Text" (US $68), the "Victorian Etched Earrings - Handwriting" (US $38), the "Cameo Pendant on Chain" (US $62), the "Picture Frame Pendant - Rectangle", (US $72), the "Victorian Cut Out Earrings" (US $70), the "Text Cufflinks" (US $62) and the "Victorian Lady with Umbrella - Pendant" (US $54).
Her silver jewellery range, "The Things my Grandmother Never Told me" is an homage to all things recounted by our favourite Victorian authors (think Thackeray, Brontë and Dickens). Each painstakingly handcrafted, the range includes pendants with direct etchings of text from "Vanity Fair" as well as a legitimate Victorian-era travel journal. "Statement Pieces" favours the "Victorian Etched Pendant - Vanity Fair Text" (US $68), the "Victorian Etched Earrings - Handwriting" (US $38), the "Cameo Pendant on Chain" (US $62), the "Picture Frame Pendant - Rectangle", (US $72), the "Victorian Cut Out Earrings" (US $70), the "Text Cufflinks" (US $62) and the "Victorian Lady with Umbrella - Pendant" (US $54).
We recommend playing up to the delicate, ethereal qualities of these pieces so keep clothing soft and flowing. Warm, muted neutrals work best and make sure you avoid anything overly structured - frills are a key trend this spring and would really complement these pieces. We'd also suggest you revamp your whole look - if you normally go for a domineering sleek straight style, try some soft, effortless waves - the next step is to invest in some spring make-up hues, think pale "you just mentioned the guy I like and it made me blush" pink with an organgey base (don't ask why, but orange is so on-trend right now)for your blush and lips and a slick of mascara on your eyes to keep it natural, but still make them "pop" (We reccomend Lancôme for all your cosmetic needs) - it sounds simple but this "romantic" look is actually quite hard to pull off!
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