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Now that the new year is in full swing, designers everywhere are showing off their new collections. The fashion industry is simply buzzing with each designers’ prediction of what’s going to be hot this season. Wedding trends are no different – this multi million dollar a year industry is just as excited about new, trendy fashions. With the recession still holding a lot of people (and their wallets) down, accessories are huge.
Traditionally, wedding jewelry is kept simple and feminine so that it accentuates the bride and her gown. This year however, big, bold jewelry is taking over the wedding scene. Layers are hugely popular and many brides will bring this into their wedding day attire. Large “bib” necklaces are expected to be a huge hit with brides this year. Vintage designed necklaces embellished with sparkling gemstones and soft, feminine pearls are the perfect statement piece to add to any gown.
If a large statement necklace is a bit too bold for you, there are a lot of other options! You can easily bring layers into your bracelets. Pile on the bangles for an exciting addition to your wedding day accessories. A great way to achieve a flawless look is to mix and match different styles. Instead of wearing ten strands of white pearls, layer just 2 or 3 pearl bracelets with a couple sparkly bangles. For that extra touch of flair, throw in some unexpected pieces like 1 or 2 strands of black Tahitian pearls. It will be a standout statement but still feminine and sophisticated.
Big chandelier earrings are also big this season and there is no reason to leave this trend behind on your wedding day. Vintage is all the rage this year so find long, dangling earrings with a vintage twist. Soft metallics like gold or bronze are good choices and white, ivory or rose pearls always scream vintage. When your hair is in all of its up-do glory, chandelier earrings will frame your face perfectly. What’s even better is that most likely, the earrings you find to wear on your big day will integrate flawlessly into your every day wardrobe, so go ahead and splurge a little!
Last but not least, don’t forget your hair accessories. Short veils woven with soft pearls or worn with pill box hats are going to be hot this year. Accessories this season are all about femininity and sophistication. To spice up your hair, wind a long strand of pearls around a bun for an unexpected touch. Or, find a beautiful comb or clip made of bronze or copper that is embellished with sparkly gemstones and pearls. No matter what accessories you choose to wear on your big day you are sure to be the star of the show!
Posted in The brilliant innovations from Swarovski elements for Spring/Summer 2010 celebrate an era of inventive freethinking and offer creatives a scintillating selection of materials with which to conjure something new.
1. Air Blue Opal
Light Blue is the color of the gods and the sky. It is the divine color. A combination of blue and white, like Air Blue Opal, displays celestial power according to ancient symbolism. It is the combination of the immaculate white and the divine blue – the color of excelsior values!
2. Crystal Red Magma
Red is the first color mankind ever had a name for. Red stands for fire and blood and is deeply positioned in the symbolic awareness of mankind. Red is the color of all emotions in life from love to hate. And red is the color of luxury!
3. Chessboard Sew-on Stone
The Chessboard Sew-on Stone is a new member of the Chessboard Family. With its classic, yet modern cut it is a perfect fit to the trend for graphic look style. This timeless geometric cut is the excellent centrepiece for textiles and accessories.
4. Mini Fancy Stones
The first fancy-shaped designs in microscopic sizes! Unique in the market, they perfectly fit to the mini/micro trend in fashion. These little gems target mainly the watch and eyewear segments.
Jewelery care is very important for women because jewelery is vey expensive. Remove all jewelery before taking a shower or cleaning. Soap can cause a film to form on jewellery making it dull. Grease can be removed from plain gold jewellery by dipping it in plain alcohol. Keep your jewels clean. Care for them at home as well as take them to the jeweller for periodic cleanings. Always store jewellery in separate pouches or wraps. Don’t stuff them into your jewellery box. Overcrowding could mean misplaced gems or lost jewellery if a small piece falls unnoticed from the case. You could even inadvertently bend a fragile piece or chip a delicate stone.
Never leave jewellery in a hotel room. Keep it in the hotel’s safety deposit box when you are not wearing it. Home Jewellery CleanersCheck with your jeweller prior to using a commercial cleaning product for the first time. Dispose of any such cleaner after 3 months. A home solution of one part mild detergent, one part household ammonia, and three parts water is also effective. Dry the jewellery with a lint-free towel. Protect your gold jewellery from dust, moisture
perfume, hair spray and make-up. Never wear your jewellery before applying make-up. Instead wash your hands and after completing your make-up and then put on your jewellery.
Rings, regularly worn, need periodic cleaning to remove the film caused by cosmetics, soap, and skin oil that may cloud the ring’s beauty–. Diamonds, for example, have an affinity for grease and literally collect oils in dishwater.
Remove rings before routine household chores and clean rings regularly. Avoid wearing jewelry while swimming in a swimming pool. The chlorine can cause damage to various gemstones and gold. Gemstones may become loose in their settings (and possibly fall out).
Avoid storing your jewellery next to a heating vent, window-sill or on a car dashboard. Store jewelry away from sunlight as the sun may fade the gemstones. Remove dirt build up on diamonds by using a non-abrasive detergent and a soft toothbrush. How to Clean Sterling Silver with a Matte Shine. While this is not recommended for everyone, you can dare to use this method for a more antique look to your jewelry. At times, a jewelry piece is characterized by having a combination of a high polish & shiny look with a matte finish or a somewhat dull antique style. If you are interested in lessening the high shine of your polished piece, you can soften
Its shine with a fine steel wool (as used on wood between varnish coatings) to provide with an antique look. However, if you dull it too much, you can polish it back to its shine with a soft cleaning cloth or baking soda. Do be mindful that steel wool can cause mild abrasive marks on your sterling silver, thus causing the matte look. Thus, use this method ONLY on spots that you would like to have a matte finish at.