Beauty life styles: Gold

Thought I was in need of a bit of luxe today and so gold inspiration it is. It also helps to liven up this extremely grey, wintery day! I love a little touch of gold, what about you? I love this first golden table setting and of course isn't the dress from the Alexander McQueen Resort 2012 collection just exquisite? You can see more here of the collection here, you will be wishing you could own one of these beautiful gowns and for a suitably lavish occasion to wear it to!

Image credits: 1) Martha Stewart Weddings, 2) Rue July/August issue, 3) metal takeaway box, 4) gold dipped crystal necklaces, 5) gold fabric, 6) Rifle Paper Co. cards

Image credits: 1) Alexander McQueen Resort 2012 dress via Wedding inspirasi, 2) golden nugget candle, 3) work lamp, 4) hexagonal candle holder, 5) Gold Top poster, 6) floral & bird wall decoration- photo by Rus Anson, 7) Roberto Cavalli heels, 8) sequin dress, 9) pig bank, 10) teapot

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Hello friends, happy Friday to you! Wow this week has flown by and we're off to Hermanus for the weekend to celebrate my Dad's birthday. Looking forward to it! What have you got planned?

Do you see this absolutely exquisite ring below? Well, I wish I could say it was mine... but no... I hardly think I could afford it! I did get to see it in real life though at a small exhibition held at The Haas Collective last week. This bespoke ring made by Kirsten Goss is called "Refuge" and is being auctioned by Christies in London on the 12th of June, to raise funds on behalf of the Wildlands Conservation Trust, raising critical awareness and funding for rhino conservation.

It's a truly beautiful ring made in 18-carat gold and embellished with black, cognac and white diamonds and has a tiny rhino seeking refuge under the tiers resembling the African bush. You can see a great little short video by Kirsten here on the making of this magical ring and to find out more about it. Kirsten's jewellery is just gorgeous, one day... I'll own a piece!