Zentosa's New Year Sale!

We hope you all had a lovely Christmas! We certainly have enjoyed some serious over-indulgence over the holiday period. Too bad it's over so quickly!

We find January rather depressing - it's cold and bleak out there and summer seems so far away. However, a bit of retail therapy never does any harm! We can announce that our New Year Sale is on its way - it will start on 1 January 2010 and there will be fabulous bargains galore as we need to make way for some exciting new designs by Lola Rose, Butler & Wilson, Kenneth Jay Lane and CC Skye.


In February, we will be stocking the latest collection from Disney Couture - inspired by Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland movie (starring the gorgeous Johnny Depp) - plus the super popular enchanted rose necklace will be back in stock, just in time for Valentine's Day.

Disney Couture Charms - The new collection is here!

I don't know about you but there is something strangely satisfying about collecting things - and if these things are shiny and pretty, that's even better. I was therefore really excited when Disney Couture announced they had created their first range of charms for late 2009. Possibly hoping to emulate the stellar success of Juicy Couture's charm collection, Disney Couture have introduced a gorgeous starter bracelet (at a fabulously affordable £25) and an array of Disney-themed charms.

The bracelet and each charm is presented in a gorgeous fairytale-style gift box. There's even a limited edition Cinderella Box Set which contains the bracelet and 5 charms, a perfect gift for any Disney Couture fan. My favourite is the heart charm on which is engraved "A dream is a wish your heart makes". What's more, the charms work as pendants too so you can wear them on a chain as a necklace! Versatile and cute - a girl can't ask for more!

Butler & Wilson is featured in Ugly Betty!

Credit: ABC.go.com

I love the Ugly Betty series, it's just pure silliness really but it never fails to make me laugh. I was watching the recently aired "The Sex Issue" (series 3 episode 19) when I noticed Betty wearing a piece of Butler & Wilson jewellery. In the scene where Marc and Amanda train Betty in their dubious methods of seduction, Betty is wearing, on her collar the famous B&W eye and teardrop brooch! Well fancy that!

Now we're on the subject of Butler & Wilson jewellery, you may not know that we hold one of the largest ranges of their jewellery apart from B&W themselves! I know how much you B&W fans like to collect pieces so we aim to provide a wide selection for your browsing pleasure. Some pieces are custom-orders, others are only available if you trek to their fabulous South Molton Street store in London. So whether it's a classic design or a latest style created by the legendary Simon Wilson, there's a huge array of B&W bling instore on Zentosa and you won't have to go out into the cold to add some festive sparkle to your wardrobe!

Postal Strike Cancelled - Free UK Delivery is back!

After weeks of sporadic industrial action by Royal Mail postal workers, it was announced today that there will be no strikes until next year, ensuring that this Christmas will be free of postal disruption.

On this note, we have decided to resume our FREE UK DELIVERY offer. All orders for UK addresses will be delivered, as in the past, free of charge, either by Royal Mail or in some instances, UPS. An express option will also be available for those of you who want your goodies quicker - this will be by Royal Mail Special Delivery or UPS. International customers can also now choose an express worldwide courier option.

We would like to thank all our customers for their patience during the strike periods. It has been a frustrating time but hopefully we're over it now - let's look forward to a blingtastic Christmas. Happy Shopping!

Latest Disney Couture Collection - Pixie Hollow

Since the launch of the Disney Couture jewellery in 2006, the brand has gone from strength to strength, attracting a huge celebrity following with their pretty yet quirky styles. The latest collection to arrive at Zentosa, just in time for the present-giving season, is called Pixie Hollow. We have just had a delivery of two gorgeous Tinkerbell inspired necklaces - the cameo and the secret map. I love the map locket in particular - the antique gold effect locket opens up to reveal a paper map to Pixie Hollow - how cute is that?

Arriving soon - Lola Rose Jewellery S/S 2010!

We are very excited about the latest brand to be added to our collection - Lola Rose! I have always adored Lola Rose's fabulous pieces of jewellery, beautifully crafted from semi-precious stones. They are just so easy to wear and tactile. On my recent trip to London, I visited their showroom and was blown away by the gorgeous new designs for Spring Summer 2010.

For those of you unfamiliar with Lola Rose Jewelllery (and there can't be that many!), this popular British jewellery brand was founded in 2000 by Nicola Gewirtz, whose philosophy is that of affordable luxury. Nicola says "I want to create designs that make people feel wonderful, bringing colour, glamour and a smile with every purchase". Lola Rose's pieces have a huge appeal. Whether you like your jewellery to be quirky or classic, bold or more understated, there is a design for every woman. Each piece is presented in Lola Rose's signature packaging, making Lola Rose jewellery the perfect gift and, if looked after, one that will last a lifetime.

I have taken some snapshots of the lines we will be stocking, the key colours are pink, berry and teal - just gorgeous! These will be available to buy at the end of January 2010 - I can't wait!

Zentosa in the Metro News

I have fond memories of the Metro News in my days as a commuter in Ratraceville - the fact that it was free and kept me awake (most of the time) on the 14 minute train ride into Birmingham gives it a special place in my heart.

So I was delighted today when, at the gym (the only place I can get hold of a copy these days), I opened it up to find our Disney Couture Orange Pumpkin necklace in the shopping feature under "Bewitching Bling". Our first mention in the national (albeit free) press - ooh, I think I'm going to be famous!