As summer slowly comes to a close, my style falls into a rhythm – less one of fleeting trends and more one of embracing the personal uniform I’ve honed over the season; one that feels (to me) considered yet still plenty fun.
It’s that sweet spot where practicality meets personal expression, and where your jewellery doesn’t just accessorise your outfit but subtly enhances your overall vibe.
The Pandora Essence collection captures this balance perfectly, blending organic shapes with luxurious finishes and meaningful motifs. It offers that polished-yet-relaxed edge, which makes it so easy to weave into whatever I’m wearing, be it formal silk dresses or beachside bikinis.
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I’ve rounded up three of my favourite jewellery combinations from Pandora for these golden late summer days: from understated silver pairings that elevate my work wardrobe, to delicate lab-grown diamonds for late wedding-season chic, and playful two-tone mixes that mirror my carefree holiday style.
Whether you’re dressing up for a friend’s big day, dressing down for balmy work days, or dressing for no occasion at all, these combinations will help you finish every outfit with purpose and personality. Scroll on for the pieces I’m loving and how I’m styling them right now.
Laid-Back Luxury
Expressing yourself needn’t be loud; this summer, I’ve been quietly pairing back my work wardrobe so that I stay cool while still looking polished. A single silver bangle placed over a chocolate brown shirt adds just enough intrigue to a deceptively simple outfit. Small hoop earrings and an organic-shaped ring stops this ensemble feeling too casual.
With Nothing Underneath The Boyfriend
Pandora Essence Organically Shaped Bangle
Maison Margiella Tabi Ballerina Pumps
Pandora Essence Organically Shaped Stacking Rings
Faithfull Capri Cropped Linen Pants
Pandora Essence Round Huggie Hoop Earrings
Wedding-Guest Wonder
Diamonds and love are the perfect match, particularly lab-grown stones, which offer the same sparkle and brilliance as those that are traditionally sourced. Call me cheesy but I’m a sucker for love, and for dear friends’ late-summer nuptials, I’m wearing my heart on my sleeve with a heart chain bracelet and matching ring and studs. A red silk dress packs plenty of punch, which I’ll offset with low, minimal heels and a sleek handbag.
Pandora Talisman 14k Gold Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Chain Bracelet
Tove Aubree Dress
Pandora Talisman 14k Gold Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Ring
Jil Sander Leather Strappy Heeled Sandals
Pandora Talisman 14k Gold Lab-Grown Diamond Heart Earrings
Khaite Brown Simona Shoulder Bag
Mix-And-Match Maven
Summer style has been all about mismatching for me – wearing ballet-sneaker hybrid trainers, bohemian bloomers and barely-there bikinis to take me from the beach to the bar in whatever European city I found myself in (typically, Marseille). My jewellery follows the same mix-and-match pattern, with clashing metals, stacking rings and flirty hoops finishing off every slightly off-kilter ensemble.
Pandora Essence Organically Shaped Two-Tone Pendant Necklace
Fruity Booty Shania Bikini Top
Pandora Essence Organically Shaped Two-Tone Open Hoop Earrings
Pandora Essence Organically Shaped Two-Tone Double Ring
Puma Speedcat Ballet
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Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
