Have you ever had an itchy rash after you’ve worn a piece your favourite piece of Topshop jewellery? I know, the cheap price and pretty designs may be luring. But, have you ever considered that you are allergic to high-street jewellery?
Most high-street jewellery is made from nickel, which is one of the most frequent allergy aggravators activating contact dermatitis. I had the most gorgeous piece of jewellery; it was a bangle bracelet with three rings attached to it through a metal chain (very hard to describe!), but this caused eczema down all of the three fingers that I wore the rings on, and on my knuckles! This was when I realised that it was time to ditch the jewellery, as it did not suit my skin at all!
However I love jewellery, and I wasn’t ready to give it up for good so I needed to find some alternatives to complete my outfits!
I had a rummage through my jewellery box and the first alternative I found was an elegant pearlbracelet. The best thing about pearls, is that they go with any outfit (and, of course, they don’t trigger any allergy!). ‘Tiffany and Co’ sell some beautiful pearl bracelets, but similar designs can be found on the high-street.
One of my favourite necklaces is from Zara. The wonderful thing about this necklace is that, although it has been made from a metal, the metal is covered with a satin material, so none of the metal comes into contact with my delicate skin. It was approximately £30, but this was a Christmas present and Zara change their stock regularly. However, look out for similar designs! I wear this necklace with anything and everything! My day-time style is usually smart-casual, and when I go out I like to dress up! Therefore, this beautifully embellished necklace makes every outfit!
Front of Zara necklace
Back of Zara necklace
Finally, although this isn’t jewellery, no one can be without a silk scarf! So many shops sell them, from high-street to designer. If you suffer from eczema or dry skin around your neck, then it’s a great way of covering it up, and because of the soft and silky material it will not aggravate your skin. I like to wear a lot of black and cream, so it’s a good way of adding in colour to your outfit, and a good way of making a casual outfit look smart. I’m sure that I wear mine at least twice a week, if not more! Here’s some of my favourites:
It would be rude to not include an Alexander McQueen scarf, buy the Psychedelic Multi Skull Silk scarf for £325 here:
This Givenchy Mermaid Rose Cotton Scarf is equally as gorgeous, buy it here from Selfridges for £365.
Paul Smith Floral Pashmina
Aspinal’s Horseshoe-printed Silk Scarf is less expensive at £70 and available to buy here:
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