A Gift from Glitzbox: The New Way To Discover Jewellery

A few weeks back I managed to win a prize from a collaboration between the wonderful new jewellery subscription box, GLITZBOX, and Mei-Lei Rose. I was super excited as I had been following the GLITZBOX journey from the get-go, and with their boxes launching just two weeks ago there's been a lot of hype around their monthly service, allowing you to borrow three pieces of jewellery every month and discover fabulous new designers! 

At the end of each month, you decide which pieces you want to buy and which you'd rather return, then you'll receive GLITZcredit towards the pieces you just can't live without! Each customer has a choice between a gold, silver or mixed box (I know I'll be going for a mixed!).

My Mei-Li Rose Diamond Cirque Bracelet was delivered in the same fashion as their typical monthly box, and even came with its own little polish cloth! The packaging is simply gorgeous, a box to keep, a simple clean white with the colourful holographic GLITXBOX logo. 

I'm in love and still haven't taken it off! Such a simple and elegant piece. Thanks so much to GLITXBOX and Mei-Li Rose for this beaut of a bracelet. x

TMI tag

1: What are you wearing?
S - Miss Selfridge jeans and a Warehouse T-Shirt, nothing too exciting for a lazy Sunday
K - What I wore to work today. My ripped River Island jeans, a white blouse and my mango sunset Roshe Runs

2: Ever been in love?
S - Yes.
K - Yeah

3: Ever had a terrible breakup?
S - Yes definitely a few of those under my belt.
K- When I was 13 I got broken up with via email! That was pretty embarrassing

4: How tall are you?
S -5'8
K- 5'7

5: How much do you weigh?
K- Lets be honest, even if we answered this we would lie!
S- Have to agree with K on this one!

6: Any tattoos?
S- Yes I have 4 at at the moment; a wolf on my ribs, Norwegian writing on my hip and and owl and a christmas tree on my ankles. 
K- Not yet, maybe one day

7: Any piercings?
S- I think at last count I had 10.
K- yeah, currently on 5

8: OTP?
S- I dont really know what this means but if its people you think should be together (I think thats what it is) then I would have to go with.... Me and Joe Dempsie!!
K- So my dream couple was Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, but thats kinda happened now sooooo Ryan Gosling and Natalie Portman.

9: Favorite show?
S- Im a game of thrones gal, but I will always love Secret Diary of a Call Girl.
K- This is so hard! I also love Game of Thrones, Sex And The City and Modern Family.
  10: Favorite bands?
S- I adore Bastille with all of my heart!
K- Currently listening to a lot of Chvrches and MS MR

11: Something you miss? 
S- Living on my own, i've had to move back home recently and i'm missing my independence.
K- My Friends from Uni

12: Favorite song?
S- Weird one but I have always loved Apres Moi by Eartha Kitt.
K- Currently Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud, but this often changes on a daily basis.

13: How old are you?
S- 19
K- 19

14: Zodiac sign?
S- Sagittarius 
K- Gemini

15: Quality you look for in a partner?
S- I look for (probably because I need it more than I like it) someone who will be assertive and won't let me walk all over them.
K- Someone who shares my sense of humour and also has similar interests.

16: Favorite Quote?
S- Make the decision to be who you want to be - My Grandmother (and probably someone else first)
K- I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will - Charlotte Bronte

17: Favorite actor?
S- Stephen Fry or Jim Sturgess 
K- Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson

18: Favorite color?
S- I love Red but I also love muted neon greens 
K- Either a duck egg blue or bright orange

19: Loud music or soft?
S- Mostly loud.
K- Entirely depends on my mood

20: Where do you go when you’re sad?
S- I tend to drive when i'm sad... although mostly to Brighton if I can. 
K- I don't really have a specific place where I go.

21: How long does it take you to shower?
S- On average 20 mins if i'm rushing.
K- Usually around 15 minutes

22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
S- I wake up about an hour and a half before work to get ready without being too stressed.
K- 45 minutes if it's just work, up to an hour if I'm off out for the day.

23: Ever been in a physical fight?
S- Yes, but looking back on it, it was kind of pathetic fighting.
K- No , but is it weird that I kinda want to be?

24: Turn on?
S- A guy who is ambitious and wears suits..... and has tattoos.
K- A guy that isn't afraid to dance, i'm definitely one for having a boogie on a night out

25: Turn off?
S- I agree with K here but also someone too soppy, i'm not into that at all.
K- A guy that eats too little, I don't want him ordering the salad whilst I'm having a steak

26: The reason I started blogging?
S- I love reading blogs and I started thinking 'that would be a great blog post' about twice a day so I thought I probably should!
K- Been wanting to for ages and thought why not do it with my best friend.

27: Fears?
S- I'm terrified of cows. I also hate them. 
K- I'm pretty scared of Snakes 

28: Last thing that made you cry?
S- Blackfish the documentary - watch it!
K- Sheer tiredness

29: Last time you said you loved someone?
S- To my friend Kimi just now on the phone.
K- To My boyfriend 

30: Meaning behind your Blog Name?
S- I feel like this is quite self-explanatory. Its our initials.  
K- ^

31: Last book you read?
S- Carnival of Souls by Melissa Marr (amazing by the way).
K- Wuthering Heights

32: The book you’re currently reading?
S- Magician by Raymond E. Feist (you may have noticed i'm partial to a bit of fantasy).
K- Woman In Black, I loved the stage show and was told the book was even better.

33: Last show you watched?
S- Hannibal 
K- American Horror Story

34: Last person you talked to?
S- My grandparents.
K- My Dad 

35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted?
S- It was actually a really old friend who I haven't spoken to in a while.
K- My sister 

36: Favorite food?
S- Probably sweet potato. Or any carb.
K- hmmmm Tzatsiki 

37: Place you want to visit?
S- New York, but I think I'm going soon!
K- Thailand

38: Last place you were?
S- Work in Wimbledon.
K- My Kitchen

39: Do you have a crush?
S- No, nothing exciting like that going on.
K- My boyfriend if that counts.

40: Last time you kissed someone?
S- I'm not really sure what kind of kiss this question is referring to but non-romantically it was probably my little cousin who came over for a visit.
K- Saying goodbye to my dad with a kiss on the cheek

41: Last time you were insulted?
S- Im thinking this is a good thing but I actually cant remember!
K- I'm not entirely sure , although I joke with my friends all the time.

42: Favorite flavor of sweet?
S- I love rhubarb and custards, but not the boiled kind.
K- Drumsticks

43: What instruments do you play??
S- I sing! But no instruments unless you count my rusty recorder skills.
K- I used to play the drums... not very well I must add

44: Favorite piece of jewellery?
S- My ring which I got for my 16th birthday and has not come off since, I don't think it actually does come off anymore. 
K- My Pandora earrings which I got for my birthday

45: Last sport you played?
S- Wow, probably years ago when I was still doing PE, I have a gym at my house so not really a sport kind of gal.
K- I threw a Rugby ball around on Sunday, does that count?

46: Last song you sang?
S- Daydreamer by Adele 
K- Somewhere Over The Rainbow 

47: Favorite chat up line?
S- Something genuine.
K- I'm not the best one with chat up lines

48: Have you ever used it?
S- Hmm well this doesn't really apply to my boring answer.
K- Agreed

49: Last time you hung out with anyone?
S- My friend lives with me so all the time really.
K- Last night I went with S to an exhibition then to the pub

50: Who should answer these questions next?
S- Anyone and Everyone! But a special shout out to Emilie at Someone in the Corner.

Alex and Ani (+) Energy - Spiritual ornamental Jewellery

Alex and Ani are an American spiritual jewellery company. The franchise believe in the power of positive energy, which contributes to the formation of the base of their industry. The companies aim is to share the attributes and benefits of positive energy through their jewellery. Each of their ornaments have individual symbols which generate their positive energy through their unique beauty and spiritual meaning. 

In this post I will display a few of the many charms which the brand have created that are infused with their positive energy. 

These are my first three Alex and Ani Bangle charms. Each with their own unique symbol and spiritual meaning. It is said that these can only be worn in odd numbers, a spiritual balance or 'lucky' ora produced by the uneven count.

Working from the left, the first is the Endless Knot Charm Bracelet: this represents the interweaving and ever-changing spiritual path, the endless knot expresses boundless wisdom and compassion. It illustrates an eternal pattern in its design, connecting one's destiny bound by time and change. Wear the Endless Knot Charm to remind you of life's journey and the entanglements of faith.

Secondly, in the middle, is the Phoenix Wrap. The Phoenix, a mythical and sacred firebird known to rise from its ashes in regeneration. The creature is a symbol of divinity, loyalty and immortality. It is a reminder that transformation and change is good for the soul. 

The third is the Path Of Life Charm Bangle. The symbol is representative of an infinite number of possibilities and expressions of love. Additionally illustrating the unexpected twists an turns in life. This charm can be warn to demonstrate your willingness to travel in pursuit of happiness. 

My most recent addition to my collection is the Eye Of Horus Beaded Bracelet. An Egyptian symbol associated with intuition, good health, and protection in connection with the moon. Egyptian Kings were buried with the symbol as it was believed to keep you safe in the afterlife and ward off evil. It is  known for it's healing and protection abilities. 

Alex and Ani(+)Energy have recently branched out internationally, opening stores in the UK after demonstrating their admirable conquest of the States. They are still rather exclusive in the UK due to only having two stores and one stand. Their stores can be found in Bath and Essex. Additionally they launched a shop within a shop, selling their items in Argento in Nottingham. I highly recommend Alex and Ani products due to their innovative designs and symbols. 

To look at more of their products go to - http://www.alexandani.com


K.