The V&A Museum’s collection of Laurent Guillot rings is absolutely to die for:

A: Silver Summit Ring at V&A Shop, £80.00 (GBP)

B: Smoky Topaz and Perspex Ring at V&A Shop, £100.00 (GBP)

C: Oval Perspex and Copper Ring at V&A Shop, £90.00 (GBP)

D: Round Perspex and Copper Ring at V&A Shop, £90.00 (GBP)

There are no words that fully describe Anthropologie’s new Autumn/Winter range:

A: Stoa Sweater Skirt at Anthropologie, £52.64 (GBP)

B: Piazza Luca Sweater at Anthropologie, £79.50 (GBP)

C: Labyrinth Tee at Anthropologie, £41.90 (GBP)

D: Midnight Flare Jacket at Anthropologie, £63.39 (GBP)

E: Tree Rose Cuff at Anthropologie, £20.41 (GBP)

F: Sovereign Shooties at Anthropologie, £229.92 (GBP)

G: Eclipsing Filigree Earrings at Anthropologie, £74.13 (GBP)

H: Gilded Plaid Pencil Skirt at Anthropologie, £90.25 (GBP)

I: Deep Creek Wrap at Anthropologie, £52.64 (GBP)

I could spend a fortune on jewellery on Etsy and still not have enough:

A: Bubble Pendant by Buri Boo at Etsy.com, $70.00 (USD)

B: Living La Vida Loca Gypsy Earrings by Boshemian at Etsy.com, $16.00 (USD)

C: Waterfall Earrings by Bianca Snow at Etsy.com, $28.00 (USD)

D: Orb Sterling Silver Ring by Chris Parry at Etsy.com, $90.00 (USD)

E: Keeps the Doctor Away Necklace by Dolls and Molls at Etsy.com, $14.99 (USD)

F: Hearts Confetti Handmade Silver Pendant by Anita Curtis at Etsy.com, $70.00 (USD)

G: Giraffe Necklace by Jewellery by Vanya at Etsy.com, $24.00 (USD)

If you haven’t already bookmarked Hidden Art, the National Portrait Gallery shop, the TATE Store and the V&A Store, you really don’t know what you’re missing.  Supercool design… check.  Reasonably affordable prices… check.  Products you can’t find anywhere else in the UK… check.  Credit card in a steaming pile of melted plastic… check.

A: Blaue Blume Medium Lace Cake Plate by Tina Tsang at Hidden Art, £18.95 (GBP)

B: Doodle Pads (Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Victoria) at the National Portrait Gallery Shop, £1.95 (GBP) ea.

C: LOVE Sculpture at the TATE Store, £60.00 (GBP)

D: William Morris ‘Cray’ Hammer at the V&A Shop, £10.00 (GBP)

E: Japanese Flower Crane Earrings at the V&A Shop, £15.00 (GBP)

I’m in need of a bit of luck at the moment… perhaps these pieces might help:

A: Sterling Silver Wishbone Necklace by Dogeared at Accessories Online, £59.95 (GBP)

B: 9ct Gold Diamond-Set Horseshoe Charm by Hot Diamonds at Ernest Jones, £45.00 (GBP)

C: Silver Lucky Charm Bracelet at F.Hinds, £49.95 (GBP)

D: Silver Bangles with Star Charm by White Fire Diamonds at Goldsmiths, £145.00 (GBP)

E: 18ct Gold Necklace with Four Leaf Clover Charm by Philippa Holland at Astley Clarke, £695.00 (GBP)

So we’re half way through July, yet the stores have already started stocking autumn colours.  I’m conflicted.  On the one hand, I don’t want the summer to end… on the other, these rich tones are pretty delicious.

A: High Neck Floral Top at River Island, £24.99 (GBP)

B: Mesh Oxfords at Urban Outfitters, £65.00 (GBP)

C: Oversized Suede Bow Clutch in Mustard at TopShop, £30.00 (GBP)

D: Sunray Jacket at Planet, £159.00 (GBP)

E: Posey Stud Earrings by Diva at Miss Selfridge, £6.00 (GBP)

F: Lipsy Lace Trim Dress at Oli, £60.00 (GBP)

G: Soloman Boot by Bertie at ShoeStudio.com, £45.00 (GBP) on sale

H: Floral Painted Hoops at Urban Outfitters, £10.00 (GBP)