Holiday Jewelry Tips

Jewelry is piece of art that shows the taste of a person who is wearing it. When thinking about what jewelry to choose for every day wear you might consider the following factors:

• What kind of outfit are you wearing? Remember your jewelry pieces should match your outfit style and colors. Stay away from wearing a classy costume with Indian chandelier earrings.
• What is your plan for today? Are you planning to go out in the evening? If you are going out to the happy hour after work, think about wearing jewelry which is less conservative and boring and is more fun and remarkable.
• What kind of mood are you in? There are days when you just want to conquer the world and amaze everybody with your beauty. You can receive lots of compliments by wearing silver braille jewelry, unique handmade jewelry, or showing off your new body jewelry.
• Remember that each gemstone has its own meaning. So if you believe in talismans and amulets, you might want to consider wearing the one to guard you and bring you luck. For example, agate is believed to have a protection aura. It guards you from everyday stress and energy drains. If you are looking for the love of your life, consider wearing jade jewelry. Jade is an ancient stone that has historically been used to attract love. For those who are longing for prosperity and success, pearls will help thrive in life by amplifying your focus skill and your wisdom.

Summer jewelry is all about color and experiments. It is a time for you to make a statement with your jewelry. Here are some summer jewelry trends and tips for you to consider:

• Violet, yellow and turquoise colors are absolute winners of the upcoming summer season. Pair your favorite summer dress with a violet Limoges jewelry heart pendant or Slane jewelry stud earrings.
• Remember to limit yourself to one bold piece of jewelry at a time. If you wear a large yellow jade ring, you don’t want to overload your look with a wrist full of bangles. Choose one main jewelry piece and try to work that piece matching it with your summer clothes, shoes, and make-up.
• One of the most popular summer jewelry trends is layering necklaces. Layer a few different necklaces that match each other. They should go from short and then proceed to get longer, ending right above your bellybutton.
• If you can’t live without earrings, take a break from classy stud earrings and go for a chandelier or hoop earrings instead. The Indian and exotic-inspired jewelry will stay strong for the upcoming summer season.
• Are you the happy owner of the slim and toned legs? If yes, don’t forget to decorate them with a bracelet. It will make them look even sexier and more beautiful.

Winter is the time when we are wrapping ourselves in warm clothes and wear mostly grey, black, beige colors, impatiently waiting for the warm days to come. In order not to be boring and still look stylish and chic in a long sweater, we need to bring some fashionable accessories and jewelry into play. Match the spirit of snowflakes during the winter season with some mind-blowing jewelry pieces. Here are some winter jewelry ideas for accessorizing any winter outfit of yours.

• Snowflake earrings will bring cheer to any dark colored clothes. Shall you prefer small and elegant earrings, try delicate snowflake stud earrings. If you like bigger ones, try Betsey Johnson snowflake drop earrings that capture the beauty falling snow. Exotic lovers may go for a “Ski Bunny” multi-chain earrings that have eye-catching snowflakes made up of crystals and faux pearls.
• Creative and chic snowman earrings from Ippolita are another great winter accessory. There are three outstanding designs to choose from: dramatic wavy-textured hoops, round and pear-cut clear quartz drops, and quartz stones set in hammered bezels
• At a prom party, wear crystal and silver jewelry. Sparking jewelry will add some shine to your prom gown and will make your evening even more special.
• Whatever jewelry piece you want to pick, choose something sparkling like diamond pave-earrings or colorful like a 2 carat ruby ring.

A necklace is an essential accessory for every woman and is worn to highlight woman’s beauty and what she is wearing. Nowadays there is a huge assortment of necklaces to choose the “special one” that will match a certain look you have in your mind as well as a special occasion you are going to attend.

• The trick to wearing any necklace is to match the necklace to your personality and your dress. Some women like thin and almost invisible necklaces. Others always wear pearls. There are also a lot of devotees of vintage beaded jewelry. Whatever necklace you go for, choose a style that matches you.
• Remember that for the evening wear your necklace can be a little bit more showy and dramatic than for casual wear or for workplace. The more important and dressy the event is, the more chic your necklace should be.
• If you are wearing a pearl-studded dress, a pearl necklace will be the best option for the evening.
• If you dress has a high cut around the neck, you should better stay away from wearing any necklace. A bracelet will be the better choice if you want to add some sparkle.
• If you're wearing a dress with a scoop neck or a deeper V, keep the necklace on your skin so that the neckline of your dress frames it nicely.
• If your dress has a neckline that reveals a considerable amount of skin around the neck and collarbone, such as a strapless, halter or off the shoulder, choose a multi-strand 20 5mm necklace or black cross necklace. They will add some glamour and edge to your look, making your dress stand out even more.

If you would like to monitor current jewelry trends, the best way to do this is to keep an eye on the jewelry worn by celebrities at different kinds of award ceremonies. For example, movie premieres and runways. You will definitely get a preview of styles that would be in vogue for couple of seasons. Celebrities have access to the newest designs from the most talented designers, so it’s not a surprise that the jewelry they wear at Oscars or Grammy Awards becomes à la mode. Here are some of the hottest jewelry trends of 2010 brought to the fashion world by the popular celebrities.

• The recent 2010 Grammy Awards introduced some really fabulous jewelry pieces in the form of sparkling bangle bracelets, shiny clutches, statement necklaces, and jeweled sandals.
  Big bangle bracelets and huge cuff bracelets with stones are the fashion trendsetters right now. Taylor Swift, the winner of 4 Grammy awards, showed off amazing sparkly bracelets wearing a glam dress from Kaufman Franco. Jennifer Hudson worked the Lucite bangle which went well with a black dress from Victoria Beckham.
• Big dramatic earrings, like chandelier earrings or hoop earrings, are the winning trends in 2010. Cheryl Crow wore the most gorgeous and exotic golden earrings on the Grammy ceremony. So make a note and try out some chic statement earrings for the next event you are going to.
• Brooches are back! You can use the brooches directly on your clothes, on your hair, and on any other place you can think of. At Grammy Awards, Pink was the one who stepped it up - she decorated her hair with a shiny brooch that was a total breath of fresh air.

You might not be a celebrity to quite afford buying expensive jewelry. Nevertheless, you still wish you could show off some fabulous pieces of jewelry art, like Chanel necklace, Chopard ring, or Roberto Coin earrings. Until recently, the general public hasn’t had access to borrow such items, except from family members and friends. Nowadays, there are a several online companies that offer designer and costume jewelry for rent. As you can imagine, this is much more affordable than purchasing the jewelry. It also allows you to wear a wide variety of items depending on the event you go to and your outfit. If renting expensive jewelry is your thing, here are some key points you need to know about this very exciting trend:

• Keep in mind that jewelry renting companies offer different types of jewelry brands and styles. Some companies are specializing in more dressy, Oscar type event jewelry items, while others offer a broader range of pieces that are more appropriate for every day wear. So, you want to look around and see which items are matching your taste and style.
• Generally, no matter which style and company you choose, you will need to join their service. The finer the jewelry, the higher the membership fee will be.
• The average number of items you can borrow at a time is one to three jewelry items, depending on the company policy. Some websites even allow you to keep the pieces for as long as you’d like, while others limit you to only 2-3 days at a time.
• The standard practice for most of the companies is to secure the value of the jewelry pieces against your credit card until you return it to the company in the same condition.
• Remember that you must be home the time when the jewelry is delivered. Your order will only be released when it is you who signs.
• Last but not least, if you want to claim the jewelry as your own, decide beforehand what exactly you are going to tell others when any questions asked. This will save you from any awkward moments that might happen if you are caught off guard.

You are invited to an evening special event: a formal gathering, a wedding, a prom, a cocktail party, or a fashion show. The first thing coming into your mind is to find a beautiful outfit (preferably dress). Once you've found the look that goes best with your planned festivities, it's time to accessorize it with a handbag, shoes and, of course, some fancy jewelry. If you feel like you are lost in the labyrinth of fashion and style, here are some guidelines how to find your way to look drop-dead gorgeous at any special event.

• For a formal event, business dinner or any business cocktail party, a black dress that can be paired with a jacket is the most elegant and the most appropriate outfit you can possibly choose. The black dress will look exquisite and sophisticated with a love knot earrings and sterling silver cuff bracelets for women to add some edge.
• If you are going to a wedding party, choose something charming but not flashy. Remember it’s a wedding, not a disco party. The jewelry should complement your dress style, color, and design. If you prefer a multi pearl necklace, then it is essential that you try to use pearl for earrings and bracelets as well. The pearl will be a best match for the creamy or yellow dress colors. With the v-neck dress, a Y-drop necklace will prove to be miraculously elegant. For a strapless dress, try a broad rope necklace or multi-strand necklace.
• At a prom party, wear crystal and silver jewelry. Sparking jewelry will add some shine to your prom gown and will make your evening even more special.
• If you are invited to a cocktail party or a fashion show, don’t forget to pair your favorite cocktail dress with some fabulous jewelry. A pair of drop earrings goes well with a cocktail dress. Choose earrings with gemstones, like diamonds, rubies, aquamarines or sapphires. Choose the gemstones that either compliment your eyes or the color of the dress. Don’t forget about a necklace. So if you want to make a bold statement with your necklace, choose a large pendant necklace or a beaded necklace. If you wear heavy earrings and necklace, you can leave out a bracelet or go for a simple one: a diamond tennis bracelet or a gold bangle bracelet can add just the right amount of sparkle to your wrist.

Work environment is a social and professional milieu that has certain rules and standards. Depending on the type of job, your wardrobe style may vary from very strict business attire to a casual business style. But let’s not forget about some sparkle and glamour. There is no doubt that jewelry and accessories are essential parts of any stylish outfit. According to Sherry Maysonave, founder and president of Empowerment Enterprises, it’s important to accessorize properly. She states that "most business casual outfits need a boost from jewelry to convey professionalism and authority". However, with jewelry you need to be especially cautious in order not to cross an almost imperceptible line of what is considered work appropriate and what is not. Here are some good advices which will help you stay true to yourself and look work appropriate at the same time.

• A must-follow rule: no nose jewelry, eyebrow jewelry or any other extreme face jewelry. You can show off your sleek and urban personality to your friends, but not to coworkers.
• Bracelets are timeless, but jangly ones, like charm bracelets or multi-chain bracelets, will annoy your colleagues with constant clicking. Try to wear one or two bracelets at most. Great work-appropriate options would be a bangle bracelet, a movado bracelet watch or a small cuff bracelet.
• Stay away from the earrings that are too big and dramatic, such as huge hoops or chandelier earrings. Opt for pearl or gemstone stud earrings.
• Necklaces can definitely add some flavor to your outfit. Although, think twice before wearing something too long, overly bulky, and too sparkly. Go for a engraved heart necklace with a another small pendant, like a blue diamond palm tree pendant or choose a single pearl necklace.
• If you like stone jewelry, choose the stones that match your suits, blouses or any other clothing. One of two beautiful jewelry pieces will make you look more polished and put together. Labradorite, opal, carnelian, amber, mother of pearl, onyx, and jasper are all classic colored stones that would work right for the office.