Fashion Advice

If you have a gorgeous dress for a special occasion, you don’t want to destroy the look by wearing the wrong jewelry. It could drag the whole look down!

This video shows you how simple your choice should be.

Reading over this Marie Claire article had me giggling in a few places. What do you think? Does Tim Gunn have a point about pearl versus diamond studs?

Earrings

The easiest, most universally wearable earring is the stud. But be cautious about scale: Studs are just that — studs. The circumference should be no greater than ¼ inch. If you’re thinking of an investment, then I vote for pearls over diamonds, because you’ll find quality for about 75 percent less cost. Real pearls possess a great wow! factor, while few things are sadder than a single microscopic diamond.

Well, Mr. Gunn doesn’t mention moissanite, with a guaranteed “wow” factor:

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Are you the type who has a jewelry box full of necklaces that don’t clasp properly for one reason or the other? With needle-nose pliers, you can fix them yourself and save the bucks it takes to go to a jeweler. (This video also demonstrates when a necklace does need the expertise of a jeweler.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-5Ll3Q2VQg

We often don’t think of the colors that we’re wearing when we choose our outfits. We’ve already decided that we like only silver, for instance, regardless of what we wear. Of when we do consider color, we can often be a little too “matchy matchy.” But contrast can be your friend! Watch below.

Reflectivity, luster, temperature, weight and touch…all quick and easy ways to identify real pearls from fake.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJMweQc4LnY

It’s been a long-standing debate: should you wear gold and silver together? Back in the day, it was a definite no-no. But more and more, we’ve seen jewelers break from the mold and combine the two metals for a fantastic look. This video demonstrates a great example–but note how the black outfit works so well with the combo jewelry.

This great little video gives you very basic examples on layering necklaces the right way and wearing big earrings that match your face.

Some people are very attached to their birthstones, others not so much. My birthstone is a topaz and while I like the gem, I wouldn’t say its my favorite (not a big fan of yellows in my gem).

But what is the rarest of birthstones? (Don’t think diamonds, since they aren’t particularly rare)

Think June’s Alexandrite:

Think December’s Tanzanite:

Ever since necklaces were invented (okay, maybe a little later), hair has been getting stuck in them. And as women know, it’s painful! Here are a few tips we found on eHow that may prove useful, if a favorite necklace of yours is yanking at your hair.

• Figure out where your hair keeps catching. Is there more hair around the clasp? Is the hair tightly wound around a whole two inch section? Finding out where your problem is can help you better address it.

• Drip candle wax around the area of the necklace that keeps catching hair. Candle wax is very helpful on many metals, including gold and silver, and is tarnish-free. You will have to repeat this every month or so on a necklace you wear often–it’s not a permanent solution.

• Slide some clear canister tubing (for aquariums) on the necklace. It’s unsightly, but it works. To achieve the same results without altering the look of the necklace, you can wrap the area that catches hair with clear tape several times. Make sure none of the sticky part is exposed or your hair will still catch (possibly worse than before).

• Don’t wear the chain at all times. Often, sleeping or swimming in a necklace can cause it to catch hair.

Read more: http://www.ehow.com/how_2271127_stop-necklace-from-catching-hair.html#ixzz2cbjg9Hkg

Most of us have a piece of jewelry that tends to elicits compliments from others. That piece just naturally attracts the eye. But guess what? It’s not just the jewelry–it’s you and the jewelry. So if there’s a necklace or pair of earrings that always garners compliments, ask yourself why. Does the color of the metal suit match the undertones of your skin? Is the piece distinctive in its design and match your personality?

Conversely, what have you noticed a friend of family member wearing that always catches your attention? Why?

These kind of indicators inform your next jewelry purchase. In short:

Work with what’s already working!

 Below: Always an eyecatcher.

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