By Eleanor Pendleton, Gritty Pretty & Instyle Magazine – Beauty Editor.
WE GET DOWN AND GRITTY WITH MISS PENDLETON
Eleanor wears the Frida Earrings
Tell us about your style?
My style is androgynous with a flirty and feminine touch. My style changes with my moods but I tend to have an eye for earthy tones like khaki, caramel and tan intermixed with monotones like black, grey and white. I tend to steer away from mainstream pieces and invest in original one-offs, samples or original cuts. Being a Beauty Editor, this edgier style is always softened with dewy make-up, a bold, coral lip or if I'm feeling extra flirty with life, liquid liner cat eyes.
Tell us about what inspires you?
I'm inspired every single day. Whether it's by a random note left on my mirror by my boyfriend, an email from my best friend, a new blog I've accidentally stumbled across, a new song aired by Triple J Radio or a ridiculously beautiful stranger crossing the road in an incredible and well-put together outfit. In this world, how can you not be inspired?
Your favourite way to spend a day in your city?
Being a Bondi Beach local, the perfect Sunday to me is spent waking up and doing the Bondi to Bronte coast walk before stopping off at M Deli in Tamarama for a bircher muesli breakfast. After reading the weekend newspapers, my boyfriend and I will head down to North Bondi Markets to scour the stalls for vintage finds and jewellery pieces. After a delicious lunch at Beach Burrito, the afternoon is spent watching the sun go down into the horizon with good friends and a few drinks on North Bondi Hill before walking home. Bliss!
Elanor wears the Coral Reef
Having recently taken a trip to Europe, I'm still gushing over my Topshop and ZARA purchases from Paris and London. Brown leather shorts: Topshop. Laced-up wedges: ZARA. Grey marle jumper: American Apparel. Necklace: Samantha Wills.
How do you wear your SAMANTHA WILLS jewels?
Jewellery to me is about making a statement. While I adore subtle pieces of metal, I love nothing more than wearing huge, statement necklaces, bright and bold earrings or big metal rings. Whatever way you wear your jewellery, you must wear it with confidence!
Elanor wears the Coral Reef
Has living in your city influenced your style?
Having grown up at Terrigal on the NSW's Central Coast, I've always been a coast girl with a relaxed sense of style. This hasn't necessarily changed since moving to Bondi Beach but with age, I've certainly become more confident and adventurous when it comes to my own style. I'm not afraid to try something new or something strangers might not necessarily find nice in their own taste. Every morning, I read and live by a quote that sits on a post-it note on my vanity. It inspires me every single day - it reads: "Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn." Gore Vidal. That quote is my life motto.
Which piece would you gift your best girl friend and why?
I would gift my best friend, Katie with SAMANTHA WILLS Miss Money Penny Bracelet ($59). Not only does it pay a beautiful homage to Bulgari's coin jewellery circa 1880's but it would serve as a personal joke between Katie and I. We're currently in the midst of saving for a trip to LA and NYC together next April - I probably annoy her by telling her to save her pennies more than her own boyfriend does so I know she'd appreciate the constant reminder!
What is your tip for jewels/accessories this season?
With summer fast approaching, it's all about lashings of colour, statement rings or necklaces. Working at a magazine and alongside three extremely talented Fashion Editor's, I'm able to see what trends are coming in fast and going out even faster. This season, it's about going above and beyond simplistic pieces and embracing statement neckwear and shoulder neckpieces à la SAMANTHA WILLS and Sass & Bide. When it comes to jewellery, the rule is there are no rules. OK, maybe there is one when it comes to long strands of pearls that shouldn't go anywhere past 1980's dress-up parties.
What celebrities can you see wearing this piece?
With a statement show-stopping piece like SAMANTHA WILLS Coral Reef Necklace ($420), I can see someone like Swedish blogger, Elin Kling or indie IT girl, Ashley Olsen wearing it with a simple grey marle tee. The bold, exotic Samantha Wills Frida Earrings would suit actress Eva Mendes, model Chanel Iman or model/blogger Rumi Neely and their tanned skin tones perfectly!
How do music, art, culture influence your style?
Incredibly! Music and photography surrounds my life from day to day. I'm surrounded by an incredibly, talented bunch of friends and work colleagues including writers, stylists, designers and photographers so there isn't a day when I don't feel influenced or inspired. Whether it's attending Glastonbury Music & Arts Festival in England last year or flying to LA for Coachella Music Festival next year, music always serves a huge inspiration to me. I couldn't write my articles without listening to my favourite tunes.
What’s your all-time favourite piece of jewellery?
My oval Tiffany & Co. silver ring which was an anniversary gift from my boyfriend - it features a special sentiment engraved inside. I've never taken it off!
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