Archive for January, 2009

6 January

Antique Costume Jewellery

Antique Costume jewellery or vintage costume jewellery has been around for so many years now. Forever women have been trying to find that beautiful vintage dress, what better way to complement this then with some vintage costume jewellery which is more readily available then ever before! Costume jewellery is the root of the modern day vintage jewellery.

Antique costume jewellery is normally items such as large bold necklace sets, which boldly and beautifully complements a vintage dress or outfit. This is also supplemented by vintage cocktail rings, and large crystal brooches. Colours for these items vary from vintage imagery, and dark colours such as bottle greens and midnight blue.

Many online and high street stores have a large variety of costume jewellery with a vintage twist. This includes high street stores such as Monsoon, and online stores such as shefaly house of jewels. Prices tend to vary from store to store and quality, this tends to be between £10 to £150 as a guide price.

Many celebrities also wear vintage costume jewellery to movie premiers, this represents the iconic fashion level of such jewellery.

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1 January

Crystal Bracelets

Crystal bracelets are the must have fashion accessory for the last year now, and this trend continues with the large fashion houses in the world. There are two basic choices for fashion bracelets, they can be either oversized and or overstated combined with a large variety of finishes, sizes and materials to choose from.

The main question is how to choose the best option for you based on occasion, feeling and your own style. Just because something looks good on your favourite celebrity does not make it the right choice for you. The overall and general trend when opting for crystal bracelets is to be confident with your choices. With costume jewellery being heavily considered by the large fashion capitals, the bold crystal pieces are attracting lots of attention on and off the catwalk. Make sure that when you choose a crystal bangle it is your first planned item, rather than something you just add on without thought. With this is mind, let it be the focal point of your outfit. This will allow you to transform an outfit from simple to amazing, ensuring you have the best impression on the night or the day. Be bold with your choices and set your own trends.

When wearing bangles, the best why is on the upper arm on bare skin or over fitted sleeves. This is what the fashion houses have been doing for the lasy year, and this is set to continue.

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