"Mirror, mirror on the wall who in the land is fairest of all? - You, my queen, are fairest of all." – That's what I thought looking at myself in the mirror at the shoe boutique yesterday .

Mango peep toe platform high heeled court shoes ... Ah, the epitome of glamour and style. A pair of head-turners and jaw-droppers making men's hearts beat faster. Killer shoes! One word that is missing from this list – comfort. Taking the last glance in the mirror I proved it again that beauty is pain. Nah. I loved the shoes but they would kill my legs by the end of a 9-hour work day.

Let's be honest, like most other girls I grew up with the weight on my shoulders of Vogue, Elle and other guides to style and life in general that taught and opened up many things to me but also somehow made me deceive myself that fashion demands a sacrifice. For me it was always a choice between comfort and style, and the scales often tipped in favour to the latter. It did repay though with admiring gazes and compliments and that was probably worth all the corns .

Now that I'm approaching the 30 year mark (sigh), the scales start turning to comfort. What's more important – I realized I don't have to choose. Who said comfortable things can't be stylish? (uggs are forever!). I tend to choose comfy outfits and let jewellery do the work. Yep, jewellery is my helping hand in creating an elegant look. I prefer to invest more time and money into accessories (the pay day is coming – yeeehaaa!). The same dress would look different with a different set of necklace and earrings. That definitely goes lighter on my budget.

As I was about to finish writing, this "what if" type of thought kept bugging me. Can't help it but I need these shoes . Like a strategic weapon preserved for a special occasion – a woman should have something perfect to wear if the employer or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour. Okay, you got me, I confess. I'm a beauty and fashion slave. We wants it, we needs it. Must have the precious . Going to get those shoes tomorrow!

Or it's better to say Monday mourning. Yes, Honey, rise and shine. It's time you harvest what you've sown during the weekend. But you had a great time, right?.. Wait, where did we stop? Morning. The smell of burning toasts, a sip of hot coffee (ouch!), and you're out swirling into the honking sounds of the awakening city.

Oh, boy...

I love Fridays, Saturdays and even Thursdays. And I just abhor Sundays (because they come before Mondays) and the Monday itself obviously. But no matter what day is breaking over the horizon, the most important question I ask myself – what shall I wear today, hmm?

Dressing for another workday in the office can become a nightmare if your goal is "dress to impress" or "dress for success". Well, it depends on the nature of your job, of course. Personally I don't have any strict dress code rules. I don't like the word rules anyway. Just a few guidelines – the right word – that I keep in mind choosing what dress or suit to wear.

The main guideline is to avoid toos. After you think you are ready to go, take a final, critical look in the mirror. You don't want to look too informal or too sloppy, too strict or too sexy ( hey, don't distract people from doing their work properly ). Choose simple and elegant things. But you don't want to look too plain either. That's when jewellery can help brighten up a little.

An elegant bracelet or a simple necklace with matching earrings will help create the right message you would like to send out to your colleagues about your personality and attitude to work. But don't get too upset if someone at work doesn't get your message correctly . Remember like every cloud has a silver lining, every week has a Friday coming soon.

My Grandma's jewel box works miracles, especially now in summer . No matter if I'm going to a party, a wedding, or even a job interview, or simply go out with friends, I can always find something ... right. I just add a string of pearls or vintage mother of pearl clip earrings, and I'm ready to go.

That's what I love about pearls and mother of pearl jewellery – their universality. Either you're wearing a business suit or a party dress, your everyday jeans and t-shirt, and if you have a shell bracelet, a brooch, or a pearl ring, do wear it. It will match any style and bring out a little femininity and class. The only thing I'd recommend – if you want to concentrate the focus on the accessory itself, wear a simple dress or something with plain fabrics and design. It will be ideal for wearing shell and mother of pearl jewellery, well for wearing any jewellery.

However, when it comes to choosing what jewellery to wear for a certain occasion, it mainly depends on your preferences, and if I may say so, on your talent of combining what colour, how many items and what design will be the perfect match for the event. One thing I always keep in mind while making a choice is that your character and style go together. If you're a romantic person, choose jewellery accordingly. A mother of pearl pin or brooch in the form of a dragonfly or a shell necklace will make an elegant touch to finish your outfit and will create the right mood for a summer evening stroll. If you're an active person, a massive pearl ring or rows of pearls arranged in a choker or rope with shades of black, caramel cream or pink will set the pace for the whole day.

So, whether it will be something in a Byzantine style or graphic minimalism, classic or vintage, my advice for you this summer – follow the basics, but break a few rules and experiment . As Coco Chanel once said about colour, I will rephrase her words and say about jewellery: "The best jewellery in the whole world is the one that looks good on you!"