This blog certainly has some perks from press trips in breathtaking locations like Bavaria to beautifully chic jewellery arriving by post I can rock daily.

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I was lucky to receive three stunning pieces recently from Mint & Lily, spanning a necklace with my initial V and my November birthstone-citrine- along with two pairs of earrings, one adorned with freshwater pearls and the other: sleek, statement hoops.

Anyone who follows me online knows my obsession with jewellery (and those who are never online aka, my husband certainly does too)- I’m always looking to add to my collection.

Finding jewellery which works hard for me, as a busy working mum of three who always seems to be cleaning (annoyingly) is important. Not only are these items here effortlessly chic but they’re also composed of materials designed to prevent fading, rusting or tarnishing to boot.

Mint Paperclip Necklace with Initial & Birthstone Charm

£75

Made of brass, this on-trend paperclip style necklace with initial and birthstone charms is perfect as a layered piece with my existing necklaces or simply solo. Water and sweat-resistant, you can wear it in the gym or running around with the kids without fear it won’t survive the school run!

Fluid Hoop Earrings

£30

This pair of achingly beautiful fluid hoops are unique in their teardrop shape, composed of premium 18k gold-tone PVD over surgical grade 316L stainless steel. They’re also 100% waterproof, sweat-proof and tarnish resistant. Ever since I set eyes on JLo in gold hoops whilst I was at uni, I was sold and have been wearing them ever since. These stylish earrings are perfect for either day or night and I plan on wearing them daily.

No more saving ‘best’ for ‘best’ thank you very much. Much like I’m wearing my precious gem jewellery daily, I will be rocking costume jewellery along with precious piecesd in layers and every day if I so wish, and I suggest you do the same.

Freshwater Pearl Drop Pave Huggie Earrings

£57

Pearls stole my heart when I first set eyes on my Mum’s necklaces far before Anne Hathaway’s character of Andrea wore a string of them around her neck in the Devil Wears Prada 2 placing pearls back on the fashion agenda! These Freshwater Pearl Drop Pavé Huggie Earrings earrings are 18k gold-plated sterling silver, reinforced with clear e-coating for premium shine and tarnish-resistant durability. Naturally luminous and delicately unique, the freshwater pearls here offer timeless beauty with their organic shapes and soft iridescence.