Multifaceted Brooches

Brooch, a beautiful piece of jewellery was considered as an outdated and unnecessary accessory. The common notion was that it was meant for old women, probably because brooches were common accessory in the 18^th century till the Victorian Era. 

If you are one of those women who used to believe in this notion then it is high time you change it. Because they are back in vogue!

The first glimpse of brooch becoming the in-thing was at the SAG Awards, held in January 2012. The one likes Desperate Housewives’ star Marcia Cross, Kate Beckinsale, Van Helsing’s gorgeous actress and Ugly Betty’s lead America Ferrera were all spotted wearing striking brooches. While Ferrera decided to wear a brooch on the shoulder, Kate was seen wearing a bow-shaped brooch on her waist. 

And reaffirming this trend were the lovely ladies walking on the red carpet of Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars. Lovely brooches were adorning the waist of Michelle Williams, Olivia Wilde and Missi Pyle in the Academy Award. 

You get this versatile piece of jewellery not only at conventional accessory shops but at various online jewellery selling sites and vintage shops. And why versatile? Because you can wear them in various styles. Besides pinning it down to your coat or dress, you can tie your hair in a bun and pin it one side. If you have a plain and boring hat or handbag then you can decorate is with a single or several pieces of brooch.

So if there are brooches’ lying in your, your mother’s or for that matter your grandmother’s wardrobe closet then it is better you search it and bring it out on the surface. Because, this accessory is the new flavour of the season!

Which Valentine’s Ring Will You Choose?

While surfing through channels, I came across a show where the theme was Valentine’s Day. And one song that was played during the show was ‘Cause if you liked it then you should have put a ring on it’ by Beyonce. May be it was hint for all the men around the world that Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to propose your special someone or else you may end up losing her in the words of Beyonce!!

But now there are all sorts of rings that have a very specific meaning attached to them. Besides engagement ring, you can opt for a promise ring or a journey ring to give your special someone on Valentine’s Day! Each ring depicts something different and you can select either of the one depending on the commitment level of your relationship and the phase of your relationship.

Engagement Ring: There is no denying the fact that Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year. If you are in love, all the days in a year is just prefect to express love but one has to agree that Valentine’s Day is a little too special. Solitaire diamond ring will the perfect choice as an engagement ring. 

 

Journey ring: The idea behind Journey Ring is to celebrate the journey a couple enjoys together. Journey Ring is an ideal Valentine’s Day gift for married couples. The peculiar design is a circular ring that starts out small and gradually gets bigger in size to depict a life's journey.

Promise Ring: Promise ring signifies a promise for the future or a promise for future engagement or marriage. This ring is perfect as a Valentine’s Day for young couples who are sure about love and care about their partner but can’t make any commitment because of reasons such as age, family, studies and career.

So take your pick and celebrate Valentine’s Day with loads of love!

The Multi-Faceted Precious Stone Jewellery!

Today’s horoscope read, ‘You lucky colours are red, green blue and white. Wear them today to bring luck and success.’ Now how on earth, is a person supposed to wear all this colours in one day? Even if you manage to wear all that in the form of clothes then one would look nothing less than a clown! Agreed, it isn’t mentioned that you need to wear all the colours to bring luck. But what if, today is the day when I need all the luck in the world?

Worry not! You don’t have to look like a clown. You can simply buy yourself a piece of multi-stone jewellery and get all the luck you need 24/7, all through the year. 

Lucky or not, colours have proven psychological effects on the body, mind and emotions. For instance dark green helps in concentrating where pale shade of green has a soothing effect. Red exudes energy and soft yellow stimulates the brain.

With so many benefits besides being gorgeous to look at, there is nothing to lose if you buy yourself or a loved one a lovely piece of multi-stone jewellery.

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Amethyst, Topaz, and Garnet are some of the most commonly used precious stones to make jewellery. You can take your pick of precious stones and create your own piece of jewellery. The factors that you can decide upon the assortment of stones are your favourite colours, your birth stone, your lifestyle and your wardrobe. Considering these factors will also help you to decide in what form you would want to wear this jewellery. Chandelier earrings, cocktail rings, bracelets, necklace are few of the many options for you to explore.

If you are looking for a specific idea then you can start with a multi-stone bracelet. A bracelet made with precious stones like emerald, turquoise, amethyst and sapphire will make for an enviable piece of jewellery. You can set these colourful stones on white gold or sterling silver chain bracelet.

Stunning Diamond Hair Accessories!

What can spoil a peaceful walk at the beach on a warm, breezy, wonderful Sunday? Yes, you guessed it right! Your unmanageable hair flying all over your face! Phew! Hair does get a bit annoying when the wind is breezy. But you don’t like tying your hair because you think it will make you look less stylish!

So how about neatly clipping your hair using classy diamond hair accessories? This way your hair will not only remain at one place but also you won’t have to compromise on your looks even an inch!

Hair accessories come in various types, shapes and sizes. Hair pins, hair combs, clips, tiara and hair band are all styles of hair accessories. They also come with fake flowers and feathers that add a very dramatic effect to this very subtle and simple piece of jewellery. If you are comfortable with the idea of wearing a diamond band or clip on a regular basis then flaunt them on special occasions like weddings or a theme party.

If you are soon going to get married then grab a gorgeous diamond hair band or a tiara to look picture perfect on your wedding day! Choose the accessories keeping in mind your dress, hairstyle and other accessories. You don’t want to get overboard with matching each and everything. But you also won’t like a disoriented look on your special day. So pick something that may not be ‘matching- matching’ as such but is in sync with your overall look.

For instance if your hair style is going to be a simple tied bun then you can wear chunky hair diamond accessories with a flower or a feather! And if huge curls are going to be your hair style then just a diamond clip on either side of the hair with a veil flying below will make you look smashing!

A simple diamond hair accessory smartly placed on your crown has the ability to dramatically transform your complete look!