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Jewellery empowers us. It makes
us feel important regardless of the occasion. Of course, when selecting
jewellery its important to know what works and what doesn’t. When going out for
a party, you might want to keep the jewellery understated, but eye catching.
Similarly, a wedding may be the perfect event to show off your gold jewelry. No
matter what the occasion, we will help you select the right jewellery so you
can step out looking fabulous all the time.
What to wear - At the office holiday party
The year 2013 comes to a close
and as we say goodbye to the old year, the parties have already begun to ring
in the new year. If your office is celebrating the new year with a party it may
be a fine time for you to make the right impression. A pair of elegant diamond
earrings teamed up with a red or black dress is a perfect way to make your
outfit pop, while keeping things classy. Silver bracelets are also a good
choice for ladies who want to show off their festive manicure.
What to wear - To the New Year Dance
The end of the year brings with
it the onset of celebrations and if you’re the type who loves to party with
their dancing shoes on, a new years ball is a must. At such black tie
gatherings, it’s important to look the part. Opt for a long black dress, high
heels, and an updo for your basic outfit.
For jewellery fans, an occasion
like this presents much opportunities for showing off your precious collection of jewellery, but don’t overdo it. Diamond and Crystal necklaces are very much
in vogue and can accentuate a plunging neckline. Try to find hair sticks for
your updo that have gem accents on them. Chandelier earrings can help bring out
that new hairstyle, and also help keep that outfit runway chic.
What to wear - Dinner with the extended
family
It’s usually that time of the
year when the turkey’s are carved, egg nog is prepared and the entire family
gets together to celebrate the holidays. If you meet them just once or twice a
year it may be a good idea to dress formally, grey skirt, black flats, and a white button
down blouse. A pair of sapphire earrings and a simple diamond ring may be all
the company you need in terms of jewellery.
If you meet them often, (once a
month) then you could get away with wearing casuals, t-shirt and jeans teamed
up with a simple diamond ring.
What to wear - For the after party
If you’re the clubbing type,
who prefers to ring in the new year with song and dance, you should know that
what you wear at the club will determine how the rest of your night plays out.
Usually a short dress and a good pair of heels is all you need to wear at a
club. In terms of jewellery, earrings and bangles can go a long way. This year,
chandelier earrings and hoop earrings are both making a comeback, so pick up a
pair before you head out a long way. Adding bangles to your outfit is a great
way to complete a fun outfit without having to splurge too much. Lastly,
wearing a toe ring or a simple silver ring on your finger can also help put
together a funky but fun outfit that will have heads turning.
So, how are you going to be
decked up for the holidays? Ask us all your jewellery related questions below
and we will answer them. Happy Holidays!
Jewelry is the one thing that
can make or break a look. Whether worn with formal dresses, gowns and flowing
outfits or with jeans, tees and other more casual outfits, one’s look can be
enhanced by simply choosing the right jewelry. More than jewelry that goes with
a particular outfit though, it is important to know your body type and
accordingly pick out jewelry to accentuate or shift focus away from a
particular feature. In order to learn to pick out the perfect jewelry for your outfit, you need to know about your body type. The table below will help you
better define your body type, based on height, weight and the shape of your
face. Once you’ve established your body type, the various types of jewelry,
that will go with your body type is easy to pick out, based on our helpful tips
and suggestions!
Body Type Reference:
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Height
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Tall Over 5’7”
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Average
5’4”-5’7”
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Petite under 5’4”
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Weight
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Slender
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Average
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Full-figured
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Facial
Structure
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Oval
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Round
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Angular
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Heart-Shaped
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Helpful Tips and suggestions on
how to pick up jewelry according to your body type:
Earrings:
Long, dangling earrings,
accentuated with stones draw immediate attention to one’s face and can either
emphasize a certain feature, or de-emphasize one, depending on the look you’re
going for. Perfect for tall, leggy women, these earrings go well with almost
any outfit and should be the jewelry of choice, irrespective of the nature of
the outfit. If your face is slightly angular and your frame is average (please
refer to the table above), you may want to look at button earrings or studs
(diamond solitaires much?). Also keep in mind the hairstyle you opt for,
considering that long wavy hair would hide most earrings. Geometric patterns
and shapes really bring out the beauty in larger, full figured women, while
angular faced maidens can use square shaped or button shaped earrings to soften
the angles of their face!
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Necklaces:
Necklaces, especially the thin,
delicate kinds with a single pendant or solitaire, can be used to amazing
effect to really accentuate the neck on a tall woman, drawing in one’s eye onto
that particular feature. A string of pearls, or gemstones are equally stunning
on tall women, while something with a lot more detailing on it, like a choker,
helps to de-emphasize height. Longer necklaces, with multiple layers, really
add dimension and volume to a woman’s neck and can really give a slightly
shorter woman the illusion of height. slightly more full figured women should
opt for longer necklaces with larger stones, as these attract the eyes
downwards and give an impression of slimness.
Bracelets:
Bracelets come in all ways,
shapes and forms. It is important though to pick the perfect one for you. Wider
bracelets are more proportionate on women of an average height anywhere between
5’4”-5’7”. Narrower, more intricate bands or bangles, really make the wrists of
the more petite woman sing out. Longer arms should be accentuated with thicker,
more layered bracelets that add dimension. Depending on height, either several
narrow bands worn together or a couple of wide bands adds balance to a full
figure.
Rings:
Rings are more than statements
of eternal love. They can help people make a real style statement. Now wearing
a bling ring may seem cool, but you needs to understand that it is important
to, select rings according to the size and shape of your finger. Longer fingers
can be embellished with almost any ring, from the simple, to the decadent.
Slender fingers though need to be concealed and this can be achieved with
tremendous effect, with wider bands. Shorter fingers merit more dainty, simpler
rings that de-emphasize the length of the finger.
Jewelry and human emotions go
hand in hand. From the locket a father gifts his young daughter, to the tiara at
her sweet 16, to the ring she receives as a sign of her partner’s unflinching
love and fidelity, the milestones that mark every significant human event, has a piece of jewelry associated with it. There is also a more fashion forward
element to jewelry. The fact that any look can be made or broken by the
presence or absence of a particular piece. Says stylist Jane Friedel, “in
jewelry as in clothing, the point is to accentuate one particular facet of the
wearer’s personality. It should act in tandem with the outfit and the attitude,
and not against it. The most difficult thing to do is to keep it simple. People
generally tend to do too much and muddle up too many looks on one outfit.
That’s the cardinal sin to be avoided in accessorising with jewelry.”
How then is one supposed to
pick the perfect jewelry for a particular look? “The answer to that is quite
simple,” says Friedel, “create a signature style, stick to the
classics, timeless stuff that doesn’t go out of fashion easily. Pick one
particular accessory that you can team with several outfits, with different
effects. Create a cheat sheet and keep adding to it!”
Creating your signature style:
Things to consider when creating your
signature style:
Attitude: Clothing and accessorizing are all about
the attitude a wearer conveys. A single piece of clothing or jewelry defines the attitude of a person. Jeans and a tee, with rings for example makes one a
more easygoing, relaxed person. While a formal look with a thin chain and a
pendant gives one a more business like, straightforward air. Always remember to
pick your look as per the occasion. More than one look is mandatory, and
allowances need to be made as per the season, style, color, occasion and
personality of the wearer.
Comfort: Remember, your style should be based on
your comfort factor and not vice versa. Pick jewelry based on what you are
comfortable with. Metals, stones and other considerations apart, the weight of
a piece, its styling and its look need to be something that your sensibilities
approve of. If you are more of a minimalist, don’t look at wearing jewelry that
is both heavy and too intricate. The discomfiture in your manner, will make the
piece, no matter how stunning, look cumbersome on you!
Pieces to consider when constructing your
signature look:
Rings: Call them symbols of forever love, or a
kooky self expression, rings ought to be in your list of consideration of
jewelry that will elevate your outfit to a new level. “When choosing a ring,”
says Friedel, “always consider the kind of occasion you are going to attend. A formal
dinner for example mandates a simple, understated band, as against a night out
on the town that is more of an attitude ring.”
Bracelets: Whether worn in tandem with a ring, or on
their lonesome, bracelets are definitely attitude pieces. Whether a simple
charm bracelet, or something more chunky and eye catching, bracelets are the
one piece of jewelry that accentuate the wearer’s eccentric personality and can
add a new and edgier facet to one’s clothing.
Necklaces: Necklaces or chains, whether thin and
dainty or intricate and heavy are the accessory of choice for the ‘princess’ or
‘diva’ look. When choosing a necklace, always consider the neckline of an
outfit. A formal, plunging neckline of sorts mandates a thin necklace, with a
simple pendant, locket or diamond, as against an ethnic, exotic outfit, on
which a heavy set choker, or costume necklace, would be recommended.
The holidays are a time for more than just warm fires, family
gatherings, carol singing and binging on Christmas goodies. They are a time to
go out, socialise, party and truly live it up. And when the question of what to
wear to these parties has been sorted, another more pertinent question arises,
what do I wear to accessorise my perfect ensemble?
The answer to that question can be traced back to the world’s fashion
capitals for the most happening trends in jewelry and accessories. From Milan,
New York, Paris and Rome, we bring you the latest, most up to date trends in jewelry, to enable you to truly make a splash and a statement at your next
holiday do!
The seasons hottest trends:
While earrings and conventional jewelry are always the rage, this season
you may want to look at unconventional pieces of jewelry, think as wacky as you
can and chances are you will find that to be the season’s most defining piece.
Don’t believe us? Keep reading…
# 1.
Bracelet clutch handles:
A clutch purse always contains your essentials, now how about turning it
into a signature jewelry piece for the holiday season? How does one do that?
Well the answer is quite simple, a clutch purse with a bejewelled handle that
fits around your wrist like a bracelet. Sounds far fetched? Well these are all
the rage in Paris right now, where the creative geniuses at major fashion
labels are combining leather and jewelry to make a statement of pure decadence
on the runways.
# 2.
One word necklaces:
You may have seen these on hip hop artists, who wear them mostly as a
combination of rings. This season though, one word necklaces are all the rage
with the runways of Milan, buzzing with activity about them. Positive words
like LOVE, COOL, HAPPY, SEXY and AMAZING set into metals of choice, either
adorned with precious stones or simply left unadorned are gracing the necks of
models, glitterati and celebrities too! So what’s your word of choice this
season?
# 3.
Chandelier Earrings
Classic, timeless and the epitome of elegance. Chandelier Earrings are
one piece that refuses to go out of style. In Rome. London and New York, the
fashion weeks and ramp shows are replete with models showcasing this look. When
teamed with either a simple diamond solitaire necklace or a bare neck, and an
off shoulder gown, chandelier earrings are bound to make a statement of
elegance and sophistication, not to mention the looks of envy and admiration
from all and sundry.
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# 4.
Mineral Necklaces
Worn as a choker, mineral necklaces are what fashionistas are raving
about this season. Featuring a range of pendants in unconventional stones such
as aquamarine, jasper and agate, these mineral necklaces are perfect
accompaniments to high necked sweaters, turtlenecks and open shirts. Very
elegant and yet rustic and earthy, a definite must have this holiday season!
# 5.
Brooches
With their old world charm, intricate craftsmanship, their appeal as
collectibles and as family heirlooms, brooches are an unusual, yet highly in
vogue jewelry trend this season. While they can be made from either, gold,
silver or platinum, this season’s predominant trend favours gold with precious
and semi precious stones in animal, insect and flower shapes.
# 6.
Solid gold medallions
Singular and distinctive, inlaid or simple, medallions are the flavour
of the season. While traditionally used as a pendant, traditions are meant to
be rewritten in fashion and this season the medallion is being use as
bracelets, as earrings, as brooches and as rings. Shiny and round with
intricate designs seem to be firm favorites with models and celebrities alike!
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