Some of my favorite Swarovski Crystals are used in my Signature Collection. Large crystals and large Sterling Silver, 24k gold plated and black nickel plated chains are combined to create unique looks – modern, edgy, romantic and the popular clunky. The gold and nickle plated chains are coated twice the thickness of the industry’s standard and the circles are coated [...]

What Mother of the Bride wears has a lot of influence over the tone or degree of formality of the wedding. In the past, there were many rules of etiquette dictating her actions and attire. A few examples…. She: must buy her dress early. notify the Groom’s Mom of her choice. There was even a rule that the dress should [...]

Before we jump in and start making our DIY Hairpins, we’ll first review some of the techniques you’ve already learned  and then we’ll cover some new tips and techniques that wouldn’t fit in the previous web page “How to Make Hairpins” When choosing a hairpin or clip, consider hair type, the size and weight of your beads and the amount of physical activity in which [...]

Twisted 1 & 2 Plan how many twisted spikes you would like, how long each will be and the type and number of beads on each. It might be helpful to sketch it on paper before starting. Choose a wire that is soft, pliable, easy to twist. A thin wire will increase its strength when twisted. I still like the 38 [...]

The friends and relatives in your Wedding Party have worked hard to make your special day perfect. The Bridesmaid Jewelry they’ll wear makes a great gift from the Bride to her Bridesmaids. It really shows how much they are appreciated. “Why are these accessories such perfect gifts,” you ask? Well, you know they need them! Swarovski Crystals will brighten their traditionally simple [...]

Crystals and Pearls can make beautiful Bouquet Jewelry. They can also spruce up corsages, centerpieces and your wedding cake. Clusters of 10, 15 or 20 pearls and crystal beads can easily be added to all your flowers. Single spikes can be added to your wedding cake. In this small bouquet – 7 inch diameter, 30 crystals are dispersed around the bouquet. [...]

Jewelry vs. Jewellery and Other Spelling Variations Did You Know?…There are two acceptable variations for the spelling of Jewelry. JEWELRY is the common U.S. version. JEWELLERY is used in Canada and the U.K. Different spellings of words are significant. Search Engines, such as Google, primarily match words to find web sites. Therefore, I’ve used the Canadian/UK spelling on this page to help surfers find [...]

By dressing for success you can gain the necessary confidence to thrive in school and the workplace. It’s a simple concept, and one that is respected anywhere in the world. In fact, when you wear nice clothes it demands respect. Though the concept is simple; some people obviously find it hard to pull off or worse yet, they just don’t [...]

Is it true that the best baby shoes for your baby is barefoot? Not only is this unpractical, and out of the question, but we are SO not living in the Flintstone era! There are some important things to look for when shopping for your baby’s shoes. 1. Be sure the shoe fits. If you get a shoe that is [...]

Chinese customs are often difficult to understand if you’ve never been to China or don’t have many China experiences. Even those who have had exposure to them have a hard time being proficient in them. Cultural proficiency, as my college professor used to call it, is more than just being book smart. It’s about being able to walk the walk. [...]

Hummmmmmmm…. When it comes to clothing for tall women, few things give the tall woman a bigger headache than—no, not small, tight-fitting hats—but SHOES. My mother used to tell me I needed big feet to hold up all my height, because with small, dainty feet I would only tip over and topple to the earth like the ancient Colossus of [...]

When I think of Navajo clothing I think of the grandmothers. It’s always great to see a Navajo grandma at the store or at the flea market (or even herding sheep) wearing traditional clothes. When going about their daily activities, most Navajo people wear modern clothing – simply pants and shirts. Our dad is almost always wearing jeans, work-boots, and [...]

Crocs. The shoes people love to hate. Or the shoes people hate to love. Even though they are a fashion faux pas, I really do love them for gardening shoes. I have been so hard on these, and they just keep coming back for more. Besides being a little grass stained and muddy at the moment, they are in the [...]

So you’re ready to adorn yourself with some eco friendly fashion, but you’re not sure what it is or where to find it. Well, we’ve got good news! Not only can we help, but you’ll be happy to know that eco friendly clothing has matured nicely beyond it’s youthful days of burlap rebellion. These days savvy designers are beginning to [...]

Women handbags are a unique category of the fashion accessories. Handbags are without doubt a true necessity. Without a handbag we would have no means of taking our belongings out with us. But let’s face it – most of us take everything but the kitchen sink out with us nowadays and with this growth and passion for handbags we have [...]

A jewelry containing 92.5% of silver is known simply as sterling silver jewelry or sterling jewelry. The hallmark on real silver is shown as 925, which denotes that 925 parts of a thousand are pure silver. The law dictates that real silver must also be inscribed with the name or trademark of the company or person producing such an item. [...]

Learning how to wear a scarf is key to mastering this versatile and beautiful accessory. Scarves are one of the simplest pieces of clothing in existence, what’s so special about a rectangle after all? But this simple accessory is actually one of the most practical and beautiful additions any woman can make to her outfit. Made out of everything from [...]

Hair accessories are so simple to use yet they fill the most important aspect of a put-together look and that is a sleek hairdo. There are so many wonderful choices out there that sometimes it seems simply impossible to choose just one ornament for your hair. Don’t fret, we’re here to help. Below are three occasions that every woman will [...]

Gold jewelry is very sought after, however since actual gold is so pricey we cannot all afford it. gold costume jewelry is a great alternative that you can obtain. You’ll get the looks of real gold without paying the full price. There are methods used in the making of fashion jewelry that cause it to look very like real gold [...]

Everyday, all around the world, millions of women slip on exquisite gemstone jewelry to complement their outfits. Gemstones, in all their myriad colors, shapes and sizes make stunning and unique jewelry of all kinds, from earrings to necklaces, to bracelets. Some of the most popular stones include rubies, emeralds, sapphires, amethyst, and blue topaz. Whichever stone is your favorite, there [...]