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Spring Shoes on the Horizon

March 29, 2011 by

The chill of winter gradually subsides and those practical boots you’ve been wearing will be soon stored away until the frost hits again.  All signs point to the fact that spring is near, and surely, you can’t wait to slip your feet into something else! Let’s take a quick look at the wonderful array of spring shoes.

Stunning Sandals

Sandals are a classic flat that will never go out of style. Whether you’re slipping into a pair of your favorite addition from toms shoes or a beauty borrowed from your best friend’s closet, they are perfect outfit finishers. They are popping up embellished with metallic hardware, buckles, zippers, flowers and more. Now is the right time to strap on those gladiator sandals you’ve been eyeing. With the variety in color and design out for men and women alike, you can be as bold or sophisticated as you want.

Color and Cut Outs

Color is a welcomed companion after days of winter skies. One trend hitting the soft spot of fashion mavens everywhere is color-blocking. Boldly graphic, eye-catching two-toned shoes are capturing folks attention. Cut-out styles are also making their way into closet collections everywhere. Not only do these shoes allow for air ventilation, they can also be worn from spring and through summer.  You can be bold in tangerine or subtle in nude.

Classics Revisited

Wedges and espadrilles are classics that constantly return. Wedges alone have been around since the 1930s. Current, trendy incarnations of these feminine footwear selections come in a variety of colors and styles. Espadrilles play wonderfully with dresses well into those warm summer nights. They add a spark of style to your weekend wear. The wedge shoe is comfortable and also very versatile. Step into a pair to complement your wide-legged pants or add that extra touch to a wrap dress or flowing skirt.

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Fashion Jewelry

March 21, 2011 by

There are many different brands of fashion jewelry, and you can find pieces in just about any store, boutique, or mall. The big style these days is to have the jewelry accurately represent real gems as closely as possible. Some of the jewelry comes in real metals, like gold or silver, some even in platinum, but the stones are simulated. The simulated stones are of the same composition as its real counterpart, but lab created. They can even irradiate real stones to alter their color to represent a more expensive color.

There are many different setting that fashion jewelry can be worn, in fact many famous and wealthy people opt for the created versions of jewels so that they do not have to worry about loss or theft. This is becoming so popular that even the famous jeweler Harry Winston has offered to create replicas of his work for Red Carpet evenings. For the common man, woman, fashion jewelry is a necessary accessory for any outfit. Whether it is a watch, earrings, rings, bracelets, or necklaces, fashion You can even include accessories on your shoes, and cell phones. There are charms that you can attach to just about anything to dress it up, and add that flavor of Bling.

Today, solid metals and length are in style. Having a color coordinated stone is good, but not necessary. This would include a long chain necklace, or many long chain necklaces, dangle earrings, bangles, or solid band rings. In the late 1990′s dripping in diamonds was a popular look, even for the jeans and t-shirt outfits. Today, there is a more reasonable approach, so there is not need to dress up jeans if you don’t want to. For all other styles, the more the better. While the styles tend to be more conservative, accent jewelry is one must have that is done in quantity. Don’t be afraid to show off your creative side with your jewelry. Try dressing up that black office suite with 20″ silver chains and a mallet pressed ring. These are strong pieces that compliment the outfit.

 

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Jewelry For All Occasions

March 9, 2011 by

The best part of any outfit is the way it is accessorized. In fact, some people tend to notice only the accessories and sometimes miss the details of the outfit altogether. This is not only always the goal, but when there are really nice accessories, it is hard to not look at them as an integral piece of the pie. For good accessorizing make sure you are wearing metals and colors that are complimentary. Silver and white gold are the popular metals of choice, and there are a ton of choices within this range. These looks can be found at basic fashion stores, malls, and boutiques, and they do not cost very much.

Long chains are very popular right now. Mix them with different lengths, pearls, or other color stones. This helps to create a full look that is diversified and beautiful. The biggest consideration is to make sure the metals look good with your outfit. After that, you can add details that do not necessarily match the outfit, but compliment the outfit. This is a good way to tie in looks that you like, but may not completely in style. Color and patterns have away of making a way into looks even if the trends are not accepting of those exact patterns.

For earring and bracelets feel free to have a ball. Chandelier earrings, bangles and chain bracelet, and rings can make a look complete. The trend today is to have a lot of bling. Beads that are light in color will always have a place in any outfit. The style is with tear drop style beads and accents of silver. Some of the best colors are those that imitate pink diamonds, tanzanite, and sapphire’s. The color is a beautiful accent to any outfit.

 

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