Monthly Archives: August 2020

WIN: £50 vouchers for you and a friend

WIN two £50 vouchers – one for you and one for a friend 🎉


All you have to do is:
Head to our Instagram
Like the competition image
Comment answering the question on the post!​

 

T&CS

Accessorize’s Competition Rules 

Win 2 £50 Accessorize gift card competition (the Competition”) 

The Competition is governed by these terms and conditions (the “Terms”) and by entering the Competition, entrants agree that they have read and understood these Terms and will be bound by them. Any changes to these Terms will be posted as updates and will be made available here.  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

  1. Opening Date: 

8am on Sunday 13th August 2020 (Opening Date”) 

  1. Closing Date:  

11.00am on Thursday 17th September 2020 (“Closing Date”) 

  1. Promoter: 

ACCESSORIZE BRANDS LTD of 1 Nicholas Road, London, W11 4AN. (Company Registration No. 12543459) (“Accessorize”) 

WHO CAN ENTER? 

To enter the Competition: 

  1. you must be aged 18 or over; 
  2. you must live in the UK or the Republic of Ireland; and 
  3. you and your family members must not be employees of Accessorize, and/or any other company associated with the Competition or their respective associated companies or agents. Your family members include your parents, partner and any of your children. 

HOW TO ENTER 

  1. To enter the Competition, you must do the following between the Opening Date and Closing Date:   
  2. go to the Instagram page located at www.instagram.com/accessorize
  3. ‘like’ the Competition post;  
  4. leave a comment in the comments section beneath Competition post (answering the question posted by Accessorize on the Competition post); and 
  5. include the designated hashtag #yesmonsoon in your answer to confirm you are aged 18 years or over], are a UK or the Republic of Ireland resident and have read and accepted these Terms and our privacy policy 

(together, an Entry“). 

By entering this Competition, you understand and agree that: 

  1.  all information provided by you in connection with this Competition is provided to Accessorize directly and not to Instagram; 
  2. this Competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram; and 
  3. Instagram shall have no responsibility or liability to you in respect of the Competition. 
  4. Only one (1) entry is permitted per entrant. Multiple entries will be void and the entrant disqualified. 

 

PRIZES AND WINNER SELECTION 

  1. There will be onwinner of the Competition (the “Winner”). 
  2. The Winner will receive two £50 Accessorize gift cards (the “Prize”). Gift card terms and conditions can be found here https://www.accessorize.com/uk/policies/policies-terms.html 
  3. For the avoidance of doubt, the Prize does not consist of anything other than expressly set out above and no additional costs are included.  
  4. The Winner of the Competition will be the first Entry selected randomly by Accessorize from all valid Entries received between the Opening Date and Closing Date.  
  5. The Winner will be selected on or before Friday 11th September 2020 and Accessorize will notify the Winner on or before Friday 11th September 2020 by Instagram direct message that they have been successful.  
  6. The Prize will be dispatched within 30 days of the Winner confirming their delivery details to Accessorize and Accessorize receiving any confirmation it deems fit in accordance with these Terms. 
  7. Prizes can only be sent to a UK or Eire address so if a Winner has moved somewhere outside the UK or Eire after entering the Competition, their Entry will not be valid. 

Accessorize reserves the right to choose an alternate Winner if: 

  1. a Winner does not comply with these Terms or Instagram’s rules or Accessorize has reasonable grounds for believing that a Winner has broken a rule contained in these Terms; or 
  2. a Winner does not (i) agree to these Terms or Instagram’s rules; (ii) want to receive the Prize; or (iii) give any consent as may be requested by Accessorize within 24 hours; or 
  3. Accessorize cannot contact a Winner or a Winner does not respond to any requests from Accessorize for information (e.g. confirmation of their address) within 48 hours of such request. 

Use of Entry: By entering this Competition, you agree that Accessorize may in connection with this Competition use your Entry, including any names or biographical information submitted by you or any statement made by you, in any and all media throughout the world as Accessorize in its sole opinion sees fit, without payment or further consent.  

 

GENERAL 

  1. Accessorize reserves the right to cancel this Competition at any stage prior to the Opening Date or to shorten the time for entering the Competition on notice, if Accessorize thinks it is unavoidable, or if circumstances arise which are out of Accessorize control. If the time for entering the Competition is cut short, winners shall be selected in accordance with these Terms from all eligible Entries received prior to such termination date. 
  2. Entries received after the Closing Date will not be valid.  Accessorize is not responsible if your Entry gets lost, delayed, misdirected, undelivered, damaged or if you have technical problems trying to enter the Competition.  
  3. Please take care when entering the Competition to ensure that you provide your correct contact details. Any Entries which are incomplete and/or can’t be read clearly will not be valid and won’t be entered into the Competition. 
  4. Accessorize shall at its sole discretion determine whether an Entry is valid, based on the entry requirements set out in these Terms. Each valid entry will be entered into the Competition.  
  5. Only entries from individuals will be accepted. Any entries that Accessorize believes have (a) been made via participation in a syndicate or (b) via any form of machine assisted intervention enabling computer generated multiple entries, will be disqualified. 
  6. The Prize is as stated and is non-transferable. No cash alternatives will be offered. If due to circumstances beyond Accessorize’s control Accessorize is unable to provide any stated Prize or any part of it, Accessorize reserves the right to award a substitute prize of equal or greater value.  The Prize may be subject to the additional terms and conditions of the manufacturer or supplier. The Prize cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, prize, discount or promotion.  
  7. Accessorize will not be liable for any loss or damage however it was caused (including without limitation in contract, tort or statutory duty) in connection with the Competition and/or Prize, other than death or personal injury caused by Accessorize (and/or its employees’) negligence. 
  8. Any personal information collected by Accessorize for the Competition will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy set out at https://uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/contenet/security-and-privacy. Copies can be obtained by writing by email to dataprotectionofficer@monsoon.co.uk or by post to Accessorize address above, marked for the attention of The Data Protection Officer. 
  9. Where the winner consents, Accessorize may use personal information relating to the Competition for marketing or promotional purposes, including use of the Winner’s name and likeness. 
  10. If you would like to know who won this Competition, please send a stamped addressed envelope to Monsoon at the above address marked “Win two £50 Accessorize gift cards Competition” within 60 days of the Closing Date and we will send you a list of any Winner’s first name and home county. 
  11. For all queries relating the Competition please contact etaylor@monsoon.co.uk. 
  12. These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and if there are any disputes the courts of England shall have exclusive jurisdiction. 

5 ways you can spark positive change​

In times of great uncertainty, it’s even important to go the extra mile for yourself and others. To bring a little brightness to the day or make a difference. 

We asked our team some of the things they do – or have had done for them – that make them feel like they’re sparking a positive change.

message a friend 

“A few weeks ago I received a message out of the blue from a friend telling me how much she appreciated me. It was like a modern-day love letter and it made me feel so grateful for the people in my life.”

Let your girls and guys know how much they mean to you with a simple message. We’ve even started some for you!

I appreciate you because …
I’ll never forget that time we …
Thank you for always …

 

learn something new

“I recently taught myself how to do macrame – it’s so relaxing and you get some cool pieces afterwards. It made me appreciate all of the things my Gran knitted me so much more, the time those ‘ugly’ jumpers must have taken …”

Learning something new is not only fun (and educational, obviously), but it can also give you a new appreciation and outlook on life.

Grab your besties and pick up a new book, shop for some new crafts, listen to a new podcast or sign up for an online course!

 

recycle used accessories

“Like most of us, I have a lot of accessories…while most are used season after season to update my look, there’s been times I don’t want them (or can’t fit them in my collection) anymore. I’ve started to donate these pieces,  it made me feel good knowing I’d given the accessory a new life and made a conscious choice!”

You can pop into your local Accessorize to donate your used accessories and will send them to New Life

 

buy some plants

“I became a new plant mum during lockdown and bringing nature inside has made a massive difference to A) the look of my room and B) how I feel –  indoor plants have proven health benefits  – plus it’s satisfying keeping them alive!” 

Studies have shown plants can boost mood, productivity, concentration and creativity – all of which are so important now that our homes have become our offices. Best get shopping.

 

send a surprise gift to someone

“The doorbell went one day and the postie handed me a parcel I wasn’t expecting (I originally thought I’d ordered it in my last shopping spree and forgotten…) But it was a gift from my bestie. It brightened my mood for the rest of the day and was nice knowing she’d seen something and thought of me.”

Give your friends or family some excitement and send them a special gift. The more personal and thoughtful, the better – think a zodiac necklace or initial jewellery. Plus, science has actually proven we get great pleasure from giving, and we feel even happier when spending money on others. Win-win!

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Leather Sandal Styles You’ll See Everywhere

Summer love like Sandy and Danny in Grease rarely exists, but that’s ok, we’ve found our summer sole-mate with these leather sandals.

Simple yet stylish. Comfy yet cool. These sandals tick the boxes of plenty of 2020s sandal trends – from a pastel hue to strappy and sophisticated styles. They’re a fashion-forward take on your go-to shoe of the summer, the flip flop. They’re easy to slide on but look just as at home on the beach as they do in the office or out for dinner. 

These leather sandals will make sure you step out in style.

Working on your tan

Whether you’re channelling J-Lo in the Leaf Print Belted Swimsuit or embracing the neutrals trend with the Tiered Maxi Dress, The Seville Twist Tan Sandals are the ideal pair (sorry, shoe puns are just too easy!)

 

Knot your average leather sandal

One pair of shoes, two stylish outfits. The Perth Pink Sandals make the Beach Shirt Dress effortlessly chic,  while dressing up the Off-Shoulder Cotton Dress ready for a night of dancing. 

 

 

Slide into summer

Whether it’s a scorching day or a cooler evening, The Seville Twist White Sandals will complete any look.  Explore the beach, or the city during a staycation, in comfort in the Wide Leg Beach Trousers. Then, take them for an evening stroll with the Puff-Sleeved Polka Dot Maxi, perfect for a night of Italian cuisine. 

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Mix it up with the top 5 accessories for summer

Our Website’s Had a Makeover

While you’ve all been begging for hairdressers and nail salons to reopen, we’ve been having a freshen up ourselves and we’re excited to share our fresh new site with you – explore the new-look site now.

An absolute beauty, the new site has everything you loved about the old one and a few bits that will make your shopping experience even better.


Shopping online got even more fun

TREAT YOURSELF

See how many Treats points you’ll earn from each purchase.

LOOKING GOOD

See the new item you’re going to buy from every angle!

EXACTLY RIGHT

Search for exactly what you want to complete your outfit, from polka dot bags to pearl hair clips.

Share what you buy with #Accessorizers and you could be featured in our weekly and monthly outfit-inspiration rounds ups!

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Explore the new-look site

Top 5 New Normal Accessories You Need

Phone, keys…face covering and anti-bac. Our ‘can’t leave the house without’ list has grown in light of current circumstances – and there are many new normal accessories that can make your new every day easy and stylish.

 

micro bags

Whether you wear it alone or pair with your other bags, a micro bag is as fashionable as it is practical. It’s also the perfect home for your face coverings and anti-bac, so you can just grab and go.

    

drink bottle

Whether you’re going to the hairdressers (finally) or getting a much-needed mani (yay) it’s important to take your own drink, so you may as well do it in a cool and eco-conscious way!

 

cardholder

The number one thing we’re starting to learn is the less you can touch, the better. As most stores go cashless, it’s only necessary to have your cards with you – ideally easily accessible. 

 

comfy shoes

While comfort has always been important – yay for sports luxe – it’s even more necessary now as many of us opt for longer walks opposed to public transport. Put your best foot forward in comfortable sneakers and flip flops.

 

face coverings 

We’ve created a range of face coverings to keep you safe and stylish. Pick a pattern or colour that expresses your personality – matching accessories optional!

 

Wear it right 

Wash your hands or use hand sanitiser every time you put the face covering, snood or gloves on or off. Store them in a plastic bag until you wash them.

FACE COVERINGS & SNOODS

Use the ear loop ties to put the face covering on and off and avoid touching your face. Refrain from adjusting your mask once it’s on.

GLOVES

Remove safely by grabbing the glove at the wrist, avoiding touching your bare skin. Peel it away from the body and turn inside out. Remove the second glove by putting your fingers inside the glove at the wrist and peel away, turning it inside out.   

Looking to make your WFH style even cooler? We’ve got the accessories to make your Zoom’s more stylish.

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