Hey guys,

Recently I went to a fabulous event held by the lovely girls at Stella & Dot. I have to admit, I had never heard of the brand before, but once I did a quick search on good old google, I knew I had found something special. Stella & Dot are a jewellery brand who also do other accessories. They originate from the U.S and have something to cater for everybody. They have stand out pieces that are both multi-functional and beautiful at the same time. What I particularly like about this brand is they offer something a little bit different to most UK accessory brands. If you are the type of person who loves to gift unique presents, or likes to be the person who is wearing something no one else has, then this post is definitely for you.

Stella & Dot are accessible online in the UK, but also offer a 'Trunk Show' whereby a stylist can come to your house and style you and a few of your friends. A great excuse for a girls night in, in my opinion, but also a fantastic way to judge the quality for yourself. The quality definitely stood out to me, so my first impression was that the price tag would match, however I was surprised to hear half of their catalogue is under £40. There are some bigger pieces that have a lot of bead work, or are multi-functional (in that you can wear them different ways or detach to make different styles), that do carry a heavier price tag, but in my opinion they are totally worth it!

Something that definitely stole my attention at the event was the Bespoke Collection. These are pieces that you can get personalised, with a special date or initial for example. The gold pieces are plated up to eight times, so there is no worry of them discolouring! There are also lovely stories behind some of the pieces. For example, the Chantilly Lace Cuff (£85) seen in the pictures above has actually been taken from the owner's Grandmother's wedding dress, who is also the inspiration for the name of the company. Everything about the brand is personal and pays attention to detail, which I really think makes them stand out from the crowd.

One of my favourite pieces from the whole range have to be these Pavé Triangle Ear climbers - Gold (£32). I actually saw them on one of the stylists at the event and fell in love! They give the illusion of multiple piercings and look so stylish and classy. I decided to do a makeup look to go with and matched them to my liner, and my contour! I have already worn them numerous times and have had so many compliments on them. I also have really sensitive ears, so am always extra careful when wearing earrings, however have not had any problems! 

I am so happy to have found this fabulous brand and can't wait to start making some purchases. I'll try not to get carried away.  If you are interested in hosting a 'Trunk Show'  or even becoming a stylist, then definitely head to the website for more information, as from what I can see the perks are amazing!

Amina xx

*PR Gifts. All opinions are my own.

Hey guys,

This week I attended Blog Con London and had such a fabulous time! This was the first time I had travelled to London on my own, so I was a bit worried, but I managed to navigate my way through the tube and arrived raring to go!

It was great to hear some good advice by experienced bloggers who were doing talks on the day about how to turn your blog into a profession and how to work more with brands. There was the opportunity to network with brands too. However, I have to say what I loved most was actually meeting so many other people who have similar interests. I saw a few familiar faces, got to hang out with people I have become friends with online and also met bloggers who were new to me. All round it was lovely and Scarlett, the organiser, did a great job. She runs a few of these blogger events every year so if you are interested in attending click here to visit her website.

There were many brands there on the day. One I really loved was Love Inc Ltd. They sell gifts and home furnishings, like this neon light which can be personalised to any style and font.

I also got to visit the Chi Chi London stand. They sell beautiful clothing and accessories. I literally wanted to take all their dresses home with me. If you want something that will stand out, but is chic at the same time, be sure to check them out.

I also got talking to the lovely girls at the Johnny Loves Rosie stand. The jewellery and accessories speak for themselves. So beautiful and perfect for any occasion. I am particularly loving their bridal range at the moment and was blown away by the quality and price of some of the items.

We were lucky enough to be gifted samples from some of the brands. One that stood out was Lola's Apothecary. Not only because of the aroma that was coming from the stall but the beautiful display they had put on. I was able to take away one of their mini massage oils but was told it can be used as a perfume too. How pretty does it look!

All in all I had a great day socialising and chatting to like minded people, which is probably what I enjoyed most.  So if you want to network with brands and other bloggers it's definitely worth going.  The event was new but I can see it growing year by year. I think next time I might try a different Scarlett event like, The Bloggers Ball.

I will let you know how I get on testing the products. Do any of these products interest you? Let me know which ones intrigue you and I'll be sure to review them!

Amina xx

Hi everyone!

Hope you are all doing great. As you may have seen from my Twitter and Instagram (@Aminaali_mua) I have recently become a Coconut Queen. No, this doesn't involve me wearing a coconut crown (even though I wish it did), but what it does mean is that I am a brand ambassador for Coconut-Lane.com. So I thought I would take the opportunity to explain a little bit about the brand. I'm also going to share a sneak peak of an exclusive new product that only Coconut Queens have had the privilege of seeing and a 20% discount code to save you money when you decide to purchase... because you will be purchasing. Believe me it's too hard to resist!

Coconut Lane is all about accessories, from homeware to jewellery and everything in between. The products have a very chic yet playful vibe to them and I can imagine them being worn by the likes of the Jenners and Hadids. The best thing about them is that the prices are very affordable!

Something else that drew me towards Coconut Lane is the fact that it is a business that has been put together by two very savvy bloggers who promote femininity and all things Girl Boss *hair flick* (see their post on 8 ways to become a #GirlBoss) Who doesn't love a bit of female empowerment?! *Cue Destiny's Child Independent Woman*

I recently purchased a few items myself including their Dream Cali sunglasses (£21), Moon & Star earrings (£9), BFF bracelet set (£22) and Hologram phone case (£10) all of which have had a number of complimentary comments made about them. What I like about their products is that you can tell they have been carefully selected to fit in with the brand and because of this they are not products that you can just get on the high street. The products overall are of good quality, although I will warn those of you that have sensitive ears like me (seriously you only have to touch them for them to go red) that perhaps their earrings may not be for you, as not all of them are real gold/silver. However you have more than enough choice to spoil yourself with something else!

What is definitely on my wish list, but hasn't even been released for sale yet, is this gorgeous Macbook case! So keep you eyes peeled as I'm sure it will be selling out pretty quick!



Other products on my wishlist include:

Their 'Wing it' wall art (£6)