On Friday she unveiled a daring pink hairdo at Glastonbury. And on Saturday Made In Chelsea star Ashley James showed it off once again as she traipsed through the mud at the famed music festival. The leather jacket fit her perfectly and added a distinct rocker vibe to the fashion forward ensemble. My old stomping grounds! No rain on her fashion parade! Her hair looked surprisingly chic with her Friday outfit – a black two-piece coordinating cropped jacket and skirt. It mud be love! I’ve gone for a major change! No doubt keen to stand out from the mud-covered crowd, she slipped into a pair of chic green wellies with white lacing up the front, adding some much-needed glamour to the muddy camp site. On Thursday evening she hinted that she had made a bold move, tweeting: ‘Thanks for all your hair advice. The part-time DJ played a simple but dramatic make-up game, wearing a bold red lip and creating a smoky eye with the aid of Kohl eye liner and plenty of mascara. Despite the busy nature of her look, her hair still stood out, partly because it fell to her black leather jacket, which highlighted her bold hair colour by contrast. The jumpsuit, which featured a panoply of colours including red, yellow and green, had a tribal charm to it and plenty of texture thanks to its intricate bead work. The ex-girlfriend of Made In Chelsea’s Francis Boulles and Ollie Lock consulted her Twitter followers about what colour to dye her hair prior to taking the plunge into pink. The 29-year-old beauty looked both edgy and chic in her form-fitting jumpsuit, which clung to each of her enviable contours. Its low-cut, rounded neck showed off Ashley’s chest, and its tight fit highlighted her decidedly pert posterior.

Taylor Swift. Their goal is to make pieces that ‘will be your go-to for years to come’.

If you’re as magpie-like about jewellery as I am, you’ll always be on the lookout for new brands and original pieces to add to your collection. There are so many amazing affordable and mid-range jewellery brands out there today, with a plethora of choice no matter what your style. Tilly Sveaas founded her eponymous brand in 2016. Born in Hong Kong to British-Norwegian parents, London-based Tilly has been a jewellery designer for over 25 years, creating her first pieces during an extended trip to Bali, where she still produces to this day. But along with the prominent brands we all know and love, there are a load of under-the-radar gems (no pun intended) out there just waiting to be discovered. All Grove & Vae jewellery is designed in London, and created using 14k gold vermeil and rhodium-plated sterling silver. Her signature T-bar necklaces have been worn by the likes of Taylor Swift. Their goal is to make pieces that ‘will be your go-to for years to come’. This British brand was launched in the autumn of 2024 by Tofi Caroline Adedoyin, a former investment banking director. If you love keeping things unique and prefer to shop independent, these jewellery brands are worth checking out and keeping in mind for your next purchase. Otiumberg positions itself as a demi-fine jewellery brand. The brand’s founders, sisters Christie and Rosanna Wollenberg, believe you shouldn’t just save beautiful jewellery for best, so the sculptural rings and earrings are as practical as they are elegant.

The brand focuses on creating timeless, versatile pieces tailored to the modern woman’s everyday wardrobe. So she decided to make her own. The brand uses solid metals – not plated or vermeil, and promises no green fingers or brass rash. Think timeless glamour meets modern minimalism, without the unattainable price tag. The pieces are gorgeous too – from delicate pendants to eye-catching hoops, available in either 18ct gold vermeil or sterling silver. Catherine ‘Catch’ Rhys Jones started her label out of a frustration with the jewellery she was buying. Items are produced in developing countries, giving the artisans income to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. It always came with lengthy care instructions and still tarnished after only a few wears or turned my skin green’ she says. Founded by Amelia Hitchcock-Merritt in the middle of lockdown at just eighteen, Bijoux De Mimi became one of the fastest growing jewellery brands in the UK. Prior to starting Bijoux De Mimi, Amelia attended Central Saint Martins. Crystals & Co. founders (and best friends) Emily Mackeogh and Leah O’Reilly aim to accessorise peoples lives with fun, high quality affordable jewellery. It specialises in bright, colourful jewellery. Made by small workshops all over the world, each piece holds a story. I was tired of sacrificing style for quality, or my bank account for both’ says Neima Row founder Naomi Genes. With Love Darling believes in changing the world one piece of jewellery at a time. After working in the jewellery industry for 10 years, Amelia Bainbridge saw a gap in the market for jewellery that was both beautiful and affordable – and Auree was born in 2014. All Auree pieces are made with the highest quality solid gold, sterling silver or gold vermeil and natural gemstones.

It was established in 2009, with the ethos that jewellery should say a lot about who you are, whether big and bold or delicate and gold. After growing up in Singapore, founder Lynette Ong left her job in finance to pursue a dream of using her creativity for the better. The brand is named after Olivia’s mother Deborah Louise who Olivia sadly lost to cancer in 2017. With the loss of her mother, Olivia felt life was too short to not be truly passionate about the everyday and D.Louise was born. Award winning British Jewellery Brand Scream Pretty was founded by Lucy Lee with her sister Jessica Pearce in 2016. This family run business designs jewellery for self expression; affordable, stylish and fun – jewellery to shout about. The eclectic collection draws inspiration from founder Abby Kaye’s past experiences and travels through India, as well as her childhood in London and love of nature. Olivia’s pursuit began when she identified a gap in the jewellery market – the need for everyday pieces that wouldn’t fade after a few wears – with this every piece comes with a lifetime guarantee against colour fading. The ranges include a collaboration with Vogue Williams. Scream Pretty’s signature style is the curated ear – combining piercings and ear cuffs, to create bold stand out styling. Dreamt up on a bicycle ride through Rajasthan, India, the British jewellery brand Memara was launched in 2019, with the aim to create beautiful, timeless yet affordable demi-fine pieces. Pieces are made in sterling silver with 18ct gold vermeil. Abby is a big believer in the talismanic and restorative power of jewellery, and strives to create designs that are both ethical and fashioned with love. Founded by Olivia Jenkins in 2021, D. Louise creates timeless long-lasting yet affordable jewellery.