Jewellery

Silver Bracelet for Christmas

If you are thinking about buying a silver bracelet this Christmas, then here are a few things to consider when looking for that perfect bracelet. Firstly, occasion. If it is something she is going to wear every day, bear in mind that dangling charms or looser designs will tap against computer keyboards, desks or worktops and drive her crazy, so the best bet for an everyday bracelet is a simple silver bangle or chain. For special occasion jewellery, you can go for bigger, bolder silver bangles and bracelets with plenty of sparkle and impact. The next thing to consider is scale. As a rule of thumb, petite women tend to look better, and prefer, more delicate pieces, while more statuesque women can get away with more flamboyant pieces. BUT a word of caution, size isn t everything, so do take a look at the kind of clothes and jewellery she wears because there is no reason why a petite size 6 can t look fabulous in a big, chunky bangle
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Latest Favourites that will fuel your Shopping Craving

This latest favourite regular involves a weekly roundup of my favourite shoes, bags, dresses and jewellery which can either be a designer creation or a high street bargain. Here are my favourites right now... This Topshop body con dress is a fabulous (and obviously cheaper) replica of one of Victoria Beckham s similar designs. Check it out here. These inspired heels from Alexander McQueen have been seen on countless celebrity feet and on closer inspection reveal a quirky heart shaped peep toe detail
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Update your Jewellery Box

With summer coming up, it s time to update your wardrobe. Some trends are quite obvious: leave burgundy and mustard yellow for what they are and wrap yourself in orange, aqua or sunny yellow; ditch the leopard prints and go floral; exchange your wool tights for an airy maxi dress or a flirty skirt; and swap your boots for flat sandals or a pair of peep-toe wedges. But it doesn t end there. Beware of the faux pas of combining your summery outfit with the wrong accessories. Bold, colourful necklaces and bracelets were popular in the autumn and winter of 2009/2010. Designers came up with chunky, asymmetrical necklaces and elaborate chandelier earrings. Mixed metals were very fashionable, as the prime example of this trend was Kenneth Jay Lane s pebble necklace, which is made of 22K gold plated beads that are made to look like polished river stones
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Guest blog: The bold and the beautiful

A ring is the most symbolic piece of jewellery there is. It is a sign of love, a token of commitment, a public display of personal heritage etc. Also, it is just damn good fun wearing rings; as fake as you wish and worn with glee on any finger you choose (except the thumb, unless you are Phoebe from Friends!) If you have small-boned fingers, then I am sorry my friends but you are unable to take anything too bold. If you on the other hand (like me) have joints and knuckles that can floor a heavy weight boxer, then you can think BIG. Your true love will have to compete with Richard Burton, and size in this instance DOES matter! If your knuckles and joints can black out Rocky, then you can carry off wonderful jewellery, that may cost next to nothing, but still be real Bobby Dazzlers . Nowadays any stone goes at any time of day, but too many rings on a finger detract from their individual beauty, and a ring on every finger is exceptionally tacky (note to Javier Bardem s ...
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Giving the perfect wedding gift

So you have been invited to a wedding - congratulations! Soon you will be celebrating the wedded bliss of your friend or family member. You will get to dance the night away, have a nice dinner and spend time with everyone. Other than showing up and dressing nicely there is just one piece of social etiquette you will need to follow - bring a wedding present. And to make things a little more confusing, if you get invited to an "extra party" like the bridal shower, you will need to bring a present just for that as well. But don't worry - just follow these easy steps and you'll do fine. The easiest way to pick a great wedding gift is to check the bridal registry. Most couples will have registered at a department store that sells everything from appliances to home furnishings
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