Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts

Friday, December 24, 2010

Celebrity Jewelry Fashion Trends For 2010

Fashion Jewelery Trends For 2010, By Sally Lloyd - Despite 2009 harbouring much doom and gloom with talk of recession, credit crunch, redundancies and the harsh economic climate the human spirit and desire for beautiful things has endured. To climb out of depression, treating oneself to beautiful fashion jewelery at affordable prices is the smart way to accessories with budgets in mind. The trend towards fashion jewelery has grown like wildfire with women appreciating how easy and cheap it can be to change their look without the expense of a whole new outfit.

A fabulous pair of dangly earrings, a well placed glitzy brooch, necklaces with coloured jewels, funky bangles with attitude can turn around a look instantly at a fraction of the price it costs to buy gold. In fact, the rise in gold prices has seen a huge surge in people eager to offload their booty in exchange for hard cash. For the price of a gold necklace it is possible to buy a dozen fashion jewelery pieces which gives value for money in more ways than one.

Unless you buy the very cheap and tacky version of costume jewelery, you can expect most pieces with careful wear to last for a considerable time. Buy quality costume jewelery and it will be become the collectors must have of the future. Right now, people are snapping up fashion jewelery from the 1980's which is being described as 'vintage'. This is stretching the term 'vintage' somewhat but it means that jewelery from the naughties will be someone's 'vintage' find of the future. So treat the pieces you buy today with care as in the future your grandchildren or great grandchildren could be wearing it and be the envy of all their friends.

This idea is borne out by the fact many people are wearing items passed through generations of their family today. Fashion is hugely expansive right now, encompassing styles from every era. Look futuristic or retro, create a Forties vibe for your outfit or channel the Sixties buzz, it doesn't matter so long as you are being an individual and creative. No one look is dictated, only your imagination is the limit.

So what will happen in 2010 on the accessories front? Well the past will continue to be a strong influence on the future, it's where we come from that matters so we will also harbour great affection for vintage and antique pieces, eager to update them or create our own special look.

But while we look to the past for inspiration there will be lots of key modern items to give voice to the times we live in right now. 2009 gave us some great tubular futuristic metal necklaces, industrial pewter looking cuffs, huge chunky necklaces, lots of colourful flat bead shapes infused with marbling. 2010 and beyond will see these styles developing even further, more inspiration will come from the Far East where their genius production knows no bounds. More people will experiment with making their own jewelery to fit their individual style as many will have learned lessons from the dark days of recession and know that homemade doesn't mean there has to be a compromise on style. Also it is a great way to make a bit of extra cash by selling pieces to friends or setting up a little business.

The recession has to end some time and although we will feel singed and sorry in many ways, the human spirit will triumph, beauty and the passion for fashion will continue to thrive.

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Lady GaGa Elle Magazine For January-2010.  Lady GaGa has caught everyone's attention at the Grammy's with her outrageous costume.  The spotlight has been on her for the start of 2010

Crystal Renn is featured in Elle Canada in January's issue of 2010 featuring jewelry fit for celebrities

Crystal Renn wearing a tiara in Elle Jan 2010 feature on Jewelry

Elle Magazine Crystal Renn Colorful Jewels start of 2010Grammy's 2010 Metallics are back

Beyonce Feb 2010 At the Grammy's

Melody Thornton

Katy Perry

Taylor Swift Grammys

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Friday, November 12, 2010

Fine and Fashion Jewelry Finds

The Cartier love bracelet was first seen in the summer of 1969, created by the late Aldo Cipullo, whose early work for Cartier focused on modern interpretations of ancient designs and legends.

The Love Bracelet was Cipullo's interpretation of the Chastity Belt, a device husbands are said to have locked around their wive's waists to ensure fidelity while the men were away.

Cipullo designed a two piece bracelet that bolts together around the wrist. It comes with a tiny screwdriver to take it on and off, symbolizing a "locked up," committed relationship.

Cartier loved the bracelet and implemented a policy: customers could not buy a Love Bracelet for themselves. The company presented his-and-hers bracelets to 25 famous couples. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Cary Grant and Dyan Cannon, Ali McGraw and Steve McQueen, Sophia Loren and Carlo Ponti, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor--all participated in the fun. Unfortunately, not all of the marriages "took," but I'm sure the bracelets are still lovely.

A diamond studded version was introduced in 1979, followed by a ring, cufflinks and earrings.

Cartier tells a story of a woman who showed up at a long ago reception wearing nine Love Bracelets. Her explanation: "Listen, honey. I've had a few lovers in my time, and I made each one of them give me a 'Love Bracelet'. For me, these nine bracelets are like the notches on a gunfighter's pistol!"

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Saturday, October 30, 2010

Information on Fashion Jewelry and More

I feel jewelry lovers should save money and have a lot of fun by making their own fashion jewelry. Get the latest trends jotted out from different fashion magazines and different fashion catalogs or creates your own designs if you have the time and are ready to put in effort. All that is required to make fashion jewelry is your imagination where sky is the limit for you and a few supplies and raw materials that you will require to make the jewelry nice and stylish and fashionable. Always study the hip market of the fashion industry and then make your decisions on how you want to make your fashion jewelry.

Earrings and any kind of jewelry is very popular with most women because it can help them enhance their entire look. Every one likes to look pretty and nice so jewelry is definitely something that should be used as it definitely adds a different look. It adds femininity to the face of many women. The earrings come in many different styles and shapes and are very elegant as well. It is not that one size fits every one. You need to be very careful and choose the right earrings that will fit your face shape because only some earrings will look good on you and not all. Selecting the right shape and size is definitely a very important part in the selection of any kind of fashion jewelry.

Generally for Square faces, you will want to select feminine earrings which will definitely soften your strong jaw line. These minute procedures should be followed and not ignored as it is definitely going to help quite a bit. The teardrop earrings of the right length and also nice color (usually right at your chin will definitely soften that strong jaw line). Never pick up the earrings which have well defined edges such as star earrings as it will probably increase the softness of your face and make you look less feminine.

There are a number of was that you could select the jewelry and make your decision but it is always better to be careful at all times. There are a number of places where you could go and buy the jewelry and make a good deal all you need to do is a little amount of research and it will definitely be solved. The internet is also a good market for jewelry.

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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Most Expensive Engagement Ring In The World Ever

Who want to be engaged with these most expensive engagement rings in the world? Perhaps you are in a short period of time would have engaged or married, I just wrote this for sharing about your engagement ring, may be as a reference for You as prospective brides. But, this is not just usual ring. This all rings very special and of course sold in very special price, in other word most expensive engagement rings in the world.

Most Expensive Wedding Rings – When it comes to romance, wedding or engagement rings speak volumes. Here are the top ten most expensive engagement rings to let you know how the celebrities showered love symbolically for their ladylove.Paris Hilton dominates at $4,700,000.

Paris Hilton’s 24-Carat emerald-cut diamond ring
#1 Paris Hilton: $4.7 million

Paris Hilton’s 24-Carat emerald-cut diamond ring added extra zing to Paris Latis’s vow to wed. With an approximate value of 4.7 million dollars, the much-hyped sparkling ring grabbed the first position on the list.




Donald Trump - gigantic 15-Carat diamond ring

#2 Donald Trump: $3 million


When Donald Trump gifted a gigantic 15-Carat diamond, worth over 3 million dollars to Melania Knauss for their engagement in 2004, the billionaire advertised that it was the most expensive engagement ring ever in history.





Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s 40-carat diamond ring

#3 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: $2.6 million

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s 40-carat diamond ring, auctioned for 2.6 million dollars in the year 1996, makes it the third most expensive engagement ring in history.




10-carat marquise cut antique diamond engagement ring - Michael Douglas-Catherine Zeta-Jones
#4 Michael Douglas: $2 million

Michael Douglas knows the heart winning tricks. He asked for Catherine Zeta-Jone’s hand in marriage, gifting her 10-carat marquise cut antique diamond engagement ring, estimated value of over 2 million dollars.



Extraordinary Edwardian Style oval shaped diamond ring - Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise
#5 Tom Cruise: $1.5 million

It was in a desire to wed Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise showered all his feelings and love, presenting his lady love an extraordinary Edwardian Style oval shaped diamond ring, assumed to have cost around 1.5 million dollars.

6.1 carat Harry Winston, pink diamond - Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

#6 Jennifer Lopez -  Ben Affleck: $1.2 million

If it is Jennifer Lopez, how can Ben Affleck stay miser? Ben Affleck beautified the list when he made headlines by dropping over 1.2 million dollars on Jenifer Lopez’s engagement ring. The ring exhibited a jaw dropping 6.1 carat Harry Winston, pink diamond.




Square cut diamond ring - Prince Charles

#7 Prince Charles: $1 million

When Prince Charles offered his heartfelt feelings to Camilla Parker on bended knee, he was seen holding a square cut diamond ring, worth an estimated 1 million dollars. Yes, that’s why they say love exceeds all estimates!

Charlie Sheen - huge radiant cut, yellow diamond engagement ring worth $550,000


#8 Charlie Sheen: $550,000

In Brooke Mueller’s wedding, her fiancé Charlie Sheen placed a huge radiant cut, yellow diamond engagement ring worth $550,000 on her finger when the couple stepped into the engagement.




Original emerald cut diamond ring - Eva Longoria and Tony Parker

#9 Eva Longoria: $500,000

When Tony Parker decided to propose to Eva Longoria, he appointed famed jeweler Jean Dousset to create an original emerald cut diamond ring with an estimated value of over 500,000 dollars.



Most expensive engagement ring - Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck


#10 Jennifer Garner: $500,000

It is Ben Affleck, who had proved several times that when it comes to romance he is a big spendthrift. He won Jennifer Garner’s heart, spending 500,000 dollars on an engagement ring.






Plus 6 most expensive Engagement Rings...

Most Expensive Engagement Ring - Ring with Yellow diamond6. Yellow Diamond : $400,000


This ring with Yellow diamond is a very melancholy collection. Baseball star Johnny Damon, actor Charlie Sheen and Eddie Murphy wearing this ring in their engagement day. Equipped with a 5.11 carats of diamond, this ring worth $ 400,000.

Most Expensive Engagement Ring - Asscher Cut Diamond Ring

5. Asscher Cut Diamond: $520.000

The ring was first developed in 1902, but the design was not perfect. Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon use this ring when married to actor Ryan Phillipe. The beauty of this ring is completed with 10.19 carats of diamonds. This ring is sold for $520,000.


Most Expensive Engagement Ring - Secret Kiss of the Rose Ring4. Secret Kiss of the Rose: $525,000

Soccer star David Beckham put a diamond ring to Victoria Beckham in their wedding. Look at this ring, in the middle of the ring, there’s a 0.8 carat pink diamond surrounded by 4.15 carat of white diamonds that makes it very luxurious. This beautiful ring can be redeemed with a $525,000.



Most Expensive Engagement Ring - Internally Flawless Diamond Ring

3. Internally Flawless: $1.3 million

This Platinum diamond type ring is a collection of Elizabeth Taylor Jewelry House, Los Angeles. In the middle of this ring is 5.98 carats of oval diamond and surrounded by ten 3.96 carat of round diamond, forming a flower. Prepare fund of $ 1.3 million to bring this ring home.




Most Expensive Engagement Ring - Tiffany Oval Diamond Ring2. Tiffany Oval Diamond: $ 1.46 million and $800.000

Are you the people who love royal and glamorous things?? If Yes, then the Tiffany diamond is very suitable for you. Mounted on the left things is 14.79 carats of oval diamonds for $1.46 million and the ring on the right is 12.3 carats of shaped pillows diamond for $800,000.



1. De Beers Platinum: $1.83 million
Most Expensive Engagement Ring - De Beers Platinum

Diamond in this ring is very luxurious and has a perfect sparkle. A diamond stone weighing 9 carats make this ring the most expensive engagement ring in the world. With the perfection of this ring. It’s worth if sold at fantastic prices $ 1.83 million.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

New York Fashion Week Opened

New York's Lincoln Center was christened as the new home of Fashion Week Tuesday night with the largest fashion show in the history if the city, featuring 150 models and some 1,500 guests.
Organized by Vogue editor Anna Wintour, the Fashion Night Out show was designed to showcase fall fashions already in stores in advance of the global Fashion Night Out event on Friday. The fashion show was webcast live on CBS.com and will be aired on CBS Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 10 p.m.
New York Fashion Week
The brainchild of Wintour, the two-year-old Fashion Night Out aims to spur sales in a sluggish economy and to make fashion more accessible to everyone. Stores around the globe are featuring special sales and events for shoppers Friday night, showcasing designers, models and other celebrities.

Tuesday's show gave a taste of what is available in stores and highlighted the fall season's hottest trends -- 1950s retro, The Roaring Twenties look and music video styles. The biggest names in the modeling business -- Gisele Bundchen, Naomi Campbell and Adriana Lima , to name a few -- were among the string of 150 models who trouped off red double-decker buses to take the catwalk.

There was a surprise performance by Pharrell, and Neil Patrick Harris was host . But the most famous faces were in the audience. There were designers (Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan, and Zac Posen), athletes (Amare Stoudemire and Roger Federer) and actors ( Blake Lively and Leighton Meester).

The fashion show and Friday's Fashion Night Out kick off New York Fashion Week, which runs through Sept. 16. The semiannual event moved this season to Lincoln Center from Bryant Park, its home for the last 13 years.

Runway shows start Thursday and will feature designer fashions for the spring of 2011.