We do not need to cover ourselves in diamonds to make ourselves sparkle - we can do that with just one perfect piece of jewellery to emphasise our beauty. If the dress is perfect then the shoes and jewellery should complement it to make sure it gets the attention it deserves.
The traditional string of pearls or row of diamonds are not as easy to get hold of as the films make out, for those of us on more modest budgets we can still find fashion jewellery that does the same great job for a fraction of the price. Your choice is not hindered though, as there are so many styles out there for affordable prices. You can choose from a huge rock at the end of a long chain, to lots of tiny beads on a choker and will be sure to find something that is a perfect representation of you.
Fashion jewellery takes inspiration from anywhere: from historical times, such as the Georgian period, to pivotal design phases, such as art deco. International fashion also offers delectable choices in materials, inspiration and culture. There are South American and Indian leather cords and beaded necklaces, Mediterranean earthenware beads, filigree Russian silver, English carved wood or even Venetian glass. With enough creativity, pretty much anything can be made into fashion jewellery.
Style icons Cheryl Cole, Kim Kardashian and Pixie Lott are the women to look to when needing ideas on how to wear your necklace - they constantly dabble with different looks that become representative of how they want to be perceived. A necklace can tell a story and they pick the perfect one so that it suits the message they want to come across about them.
Cheryl's great at making a 20 purchase look like a million dollars, by putting it with the right neckline, the right hair, and mixing and matching real with imitation. Recent looks have included a fabulous silverwork collar which was worn with a pale grey dress, a heavy string of ebony beads, which made its appearance on X-Factor, and several stylish pendants.
Kim Kardiashian has been very busy recently, as well as her wedding and creating her own line of designer fashion jewellery, she has been the talk of the tow. With her necklaces getting bigger constantly, she makes a statement with every outing. Necklaces are made from the less delicate materials such as metals and stones to create something unforgettable.
Meanwhile, on the red carpet, popster Pixie's been pictured with an antique-look cameo locket, which started a big fashion craze, handfuls of biker-style long chains, and more plays on her name, with silver and gold 'pixie' necklaces.
Celebrities are no strangers to having to work a different look every day. And you can do it too, without having to change into a series of designer outfits. Keep a look out for original, stylish pieces which work with your style, and don't be afraid to bundle up necklaces or chains, add your own touches with extra cords, or ribbons, and let inspiration take over. Then as you leave your day job, change a jacket for a camisole top, a T-shirt for a halter-neck, open up the neck of a work shirt, add a big fashion statement necklace, and you're good to go, from day to evening, and onward.
The traditional string of pearls or row of diamonds are not as easy to get hold of as the films make out, for those of us on more modest budgets we can still find fashion jewellery that does the same great job for a fraction of the price. Your choice is not hindered though, as there are so many styles out there for affordable prices. You can choose from a huge rock at the end of a long chain, to lots of tiny beads on a choker and will be sure to find something that is a perfect representation of you.
Fashion jewellery takes inspiration from anywhere: from historical times, such as the Georgian period, to pivotal design phases, such as art deco. International fashion also offers delectable choices in materials, inspiration and culture. There are South American and Indian leather cords and beaded necklaces, Mediterranean earthenware beads, filigree Russian silver, English carved wood or even Venetian glass. With enough creativity, pretty much anything can be made into fashion jewellery.
Style icons Cheryl Cole, Kim Kardashian and Pixie Lott are the women to look to when needing ideas on how to wear your necklace - they constantly dabble with different looks that become representative of how they want to be perceived. A necklace can tell a story and they pick the perfect one so that it suits the message they want to come across about them.
Cheryl's great at making a 20 purchase look like a million dollars, by putting it with the right neckline, the right hair, and mixing and matching real with imitation. Recent looks have included a fabulous silverwork collar which was worn with a pale grey dress, a heavy string of ebony beads, which made its appearance on X-Factor, and several stylish pendants.
Kim Kardiashian has been very busy recently, as well as her wedding and creating her own line of designer fashion jewellery, she has been the talk of the tow. With her necklaces getting bigger constantly, she makes a statement with every outing. Necklaces are made from the less delicate materials such as metals and stones to create something unforgettable.
Meanwhile, on the red carpet, popster Pixie's been pictured with an antique-look cameo locket, which started a big fashion craze, handfuls of biker-style long chains, and more plays on her name, with silver and gold 'pixie' necklaces.
Celebrities are no strangers to having to work a different look every day. And you can do it too, without having to change into a series of designer outfits. Keep a look out for original, stylish pieces which work with your style, and don't be afraid to bundle up necklaces or chains, add your own touches with extra cords, or ribbons, and let inspiration take over. Then as you leave your day job, change a jacket for a camisole top, a T-shirt for a halter-neck, open up the neck of a work shirt, add a big fashion statement necklace, and you're good to go, from day to evening, and onward.
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