Rings & Tings

If you know one thing about us Tantrum girls, it's that we love a good bit of jewellery. Problem is, like most people, we're on a bit of a tight budget these days when it comes to treating ourselves! What with even High Street store's jewellery prices being a bit on the hefty side (We're looking at you, Topshop!) we were seriously lacking on the bling side of things. So we were pretty psyched when we came across Rings & Tings.

Launched last year, and inspired by London street style, Rings & Tings started life as a humble stall on Brick Lane and rocketed into the online store it is now. Their concept is 'affordable street fashion online' and they're dead on - the average price of pieces from their store is around £3.50, a bargain compared to the crazy price tags seen elsewhere and a great price to pay for some quirky and cute offbeat accessories. 

We've included a little peek at some of our fave bits from Rings & Tings, but be sure to check out their website here for the full range - it will not disappoint!

TANTRUM MAGAZINE LAUNCH PARTY

 

FREE ENTRY. Thursday 9th June, 2011. 7-11pm, 93 Feet East, Brick Lane.

Cupcakes, drinks & dirrrty tunes, don't miss it!
rsvp@tantrummagazine.co.uk

8.L.A jewellery

Pretty with an edge. You could easily think we're talking about your favourite blog/magazine (bigheaded? what? us?!) but in this case we're talking about jewellery from 8.L.A

Kick-started in Brick Lane by London-based Lucy Holbrook, 8.L.A manages to nail that perfect blend of creepy-but-cool. With a range of luxe necklaces, bracelets and rings featuring tiny gothic skulls, crosses and delicate pearls, 8.L.A is kind of exactly what you'd imagine the modern-day Lydia Deetz to be rocking. 
And if it's cool enough for us to envisage fictional Tim Burton characters wearing it, then you can sure count Tantrum as fans of 8.L.A!

With quirky, high-quality pieces that are definitely worth splashing out on, 8.L.A might just be your new favourite jewellery brand!


Cece cross necklace - £45
Harrie silver skull bracelet - £86
Luster turquoise cross necklace - £105 
Stevie gold skull bracelet - £110
Cece skull necklace - £89
Roxy pearl and gold skull cuff - £98


Check out www.8lajewellery.com to buy the pieces or for more info, and become a fan of 8.L.A on facebook! 

Christopher Beales AW11

The white-washed walls of The Rag Factory, just off Brick Lane staged 'When the Crystal Crack'd' - the first AW collection from tailor extraordinaire, Christopher Beales. 
With experience as a pattern cutter for every level of fashion, from Alexander McQueen to Primark (yes, Primark!) Beales has finally launched his very own collection, and boy, are we pleased! His collection was really a breath of fresh air, and although it was presented on mannequins rather than real-life models, it was miles ahead of the below-parr presentation seen at Ada Zandition earlier in the day.

Delivering a range of pieces, from printed silk blouses to fuchsia dresses adorned with deadly silver spikes and chains, topped off by an ominous looking lock and key, Beales' expertise clearly shone through in the perfectly cut tailored black jackets.

With a glass of champagne in hand, admiring Beales' 16-piece collection was nothing less than a real treat and a wonderful end to day 1 of London Fashion Week.

words and photos: Amy Edgar

Street Style Sundae

Street Style Sundae: A delicious concoction of pure, unadulterated style. With a cherry on top.

Here’s the cherry on top of this weeks seriously sweet sundae:



Seriously, how cute is this girl? Totally scrumptious enough to be our treat for the week, don’t you think?