Welcome to this week’s instalment of Amanda Zips It Up.
Although it doesn’t feel like it in the UK right now, we are getting ever closer to summer – and that means WEDDING SEASON to many of us.
Perhaps the biggest expense of all is THAT engagement ring, since diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Call me old-fashioned, but there’s something about a diamond sparkler on our finger that just makes us feel special.
But have you heard of lab-grown diamond engagement rings? They’re the new way to feel bougie on a budget, and we’re so down with that.
Lily Arkwright is the leading retailer of lab-grown diamond engagement rings, a budget-friendly alternative to the traditionally mined diamond. You can often save up to 75% via this method, but it’s not just a great price tag that sets lab-grown diamonds apart from the mined variety.
Rather than relying on the randomness of nature to create something special, lab diamonds use the best technology to create a product that appears identical to natural diamonds, and come in an array of colours and cuts to suit any preference. Plus, they don’t rely on mining practices that are often damaging to the environment.
One of my favourite picks is the Lulu, which features a round lab diamond on an 18k band. The rose gold band adds a vintage touch and it’s a harmonious design for stacking with a wedding band.
The Florence ring boasts a stunning emerald-cut diamond that’s truly timeless in style, whilst the Honor features a round centre stone which is showered with pairs of pavé diamonds set in a marquise-shaped frame.
Check out their eye-catching rings and have a browse. You’ll be spoilt for choice! Plus, you guys out there, you are left with no excuse!
Onto this week’s instalment, and we continue the summer vibe with Kim Kardashian’s new swimwear range, chart the return of the worst summer trend ever, plus take a look at the new H&M collab, as the Marathon has just happened – this should have motivated us all to get out there and run? Well if it has, then I have all the gear you need.
Enjoy.
