Styling a Lariat - 4 Ways

Interview with Jewellery Lover and our New Make-Up Stylist Cat

Cat Parnell studied Hair and Make up in Bristol, moving to London this year. We find out a little about Cat and what she digs jewellery-wise.

Vodiac: Leo

Hometown: Bristol

My wardrobe is full of: shirts and patterns and shirts and patterns!

Always on the lookout for: Artists who can inspire and teach, and my new favourite lip colour!

Most precious possession: My 21st birthday ring which my mum made from a combination of her engagement ring and that of my grandma's.

When I was a little girl, I wanted to grow up and become: A dancer, until I gave dancing a go!

My favourite fashion item: My black fake-fur jacket, can't live without it!

My favourite kind of jewellery: Chunky Rings and anything that sparkles.

Must- have cosmetics: Arbonne primer, Laura Mercier setting powder, YSL Roug lipsticks....

Favourite Style Icon: Coco Chanel, such an amazing and important influence for women and fashion

The weirdest thing in my handbag: A fork, go figure

Cat Parnell's Gilda's Tryst Wish List

Silver Brushed Warrior Necklace


Onyx and Gold Black Russian Cocktail Ring


Rose Quartz Silver Round Stacking Ring


Pearl & Silver Large Cross Pendant


Pearl & Silver Victoria Clip On Earrings


Rose Quartz Silver Chastity Bangle

Our Weekly Hotlist

Yet another week has passed, and with it here are another 10 things we love from around the world and web....



1) Think outside the book! How about a xmas tree that makes use of trees felled long ago?

2) Love getting dressed up to the nines? A wee bit of nostalgia about old world cinema going? Secret cinema is the answer you're seeking

3)  Always on the look out for dramatic accessories to inspire us, we fell in love with the sexy lacy extra-large minnie mouse ears Sarah Jessica Parker was wearing to light the Barney's Xmas Windows in New York

4) A life ethos we most definitely agree with

5)  What better than a large cross pendant for a bold entry into the holy season?

6) Sugar Man: A song  that plucks your proverbial heart-strings, by Sixto Rodriquez who played in London this week

7)  Discovering Shirataki Noodles, made from Yam these are low G.I.  Here's one recipe idea from someone who cooks a lot better than us.

8) A perfect day to night look.  A metallic pencil skirt with a simple tee, teamed with a smoky quartz or pyrite gemstone lariat and a pair of matching stud earrings. Enough sparkle for night, enough subtlety for day.

9) Cool Jewellery Storage Idea no. 2

10) Well into the second half of Movember, here's a look back at former "international men of Movember".  What lucky Mo will 'win' this year?

Peek into our latest Jewellery Styling Shoot

Images from our shoot are coming out later this week, but here are a few behind-the scenes shots from the latest Gilda’s Tryst  shoot.  Twas a cold November day and we shot at at a few of our favourite spots around Notting Hill and Westbourne Park.  Despite the grey skies, the Gilda’s Tryst jewellery  sparkled, and the  wonder women team of Holly Broomhall (photography), Cat Parnell (hair & make up), Amanda Waterstone (styling) and Lucy Robinson (model) worked their woollen socks off  together to shoot an incredible four stories in one day.

Gold Leaf Headband about to grace our model's head

Which ring to start with?

9 am hair & makeup

Controlling Hair in the wind

Our photographer gets her shot!

All smiles despite the cold

Keeping warm in between shots

A few touch ups before the next the next shot

Brrrr...it's cold...but we can still look glam

Our Weekly Hot List - Our Favourites from the world of Jewellery, Fashion & More

1)  LOVING  Hunted - Melissa George plays tough as nails spy Sam Hunter, with the right combo of beauty, strength, fearlessness and heart

2) Beach House gig in London this week. Wonderful band, great album Bloom. A favourite here at Gilda's  HQ.

3) Rediscovering red luscious Pomegranates this week. Crispy, sour and sweet, good for you and possibly even good for your sex life!

4)  Catch this poignant, personal account of non-violent resistance if you can: 5 broken cameras

5)  Face winter with a smile to ear to ear when the coat is shiny, puffy and warm as sheep

6) Extra Big Sparkly Hoops Earrings - a perfect partner for the party season.

7) Makes you smile, makes you relaxed and cute as a kitten

8)  Jewellery Storage Idea no. 1 of many to come....

9) First a simple Black Jumpsuit, second, layer it with gemstone lariats, team it with a leather jacket for day or tailored blazer for night.

10) A gem of a book, this novella is perfectly formed