MIXING METALS WHEN WEARING JEWELRY
From the articel 'Jewelry Do's & Dont's'
Melissa Kagan ON Apr 7, 2005 at 1:20AM
Mix Metals
We were once told not to mix metals, and this is one of the old-school rules (like no white after Labor Day) that designers now ignore. Wearing gold with gold and silver with silver creates a more traditional look, but isn't true fashion all about looking modern? The trick is, if you want to mix metals, keep the style of the jewelry the same. A modern gold cuff won't look right paired back to dainty, antique platinum and diamond earrings. The "stacking trend" lends itself perfectly to the mixing of metals. Stack square or round rings or bangles in different shades of gold. You can even layer gold and silver necklaces for a fashion-forward look. Sometimes rules were made to be broken.
MY THOUGHTS
I kinda like the layering effect-bangles and necklaces. I agree that wearing gold earrings with silver necklace doesn't look too good.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
HOW TO GO BOLD WITH JEWELRY
GO BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL WITH JEWELRY
from the article 'Jewelry Do's & Dont's'
Melissa Kagan ON Apr 7, 2005 at 1:20AM
What every woman should know
It's an all too familiar story. Woman gets dressed in fabulous outfit. Woman wears hottest new shoes and handbag with outfit. Woman ruins everything by wearing wrong jewelry with outfit. As if rules for skirt lengths, shoe height and lipstick color weren't enough, women also have to worry about the do's and don'ts of wearing jewelry. Relax -- these rules aren't that tough to follow, and we'll also tell you which ones you can now completely ignore!
Go Bold and Beautiful
Wearing bold jewelry takes confidence and fashion know-how. It says to the world, "I'm no shrinking violet, and I'm okay with standing out in a crowd." What it shouldn't scream is, "I am over-accessorizing with the wrong outfit!" The main thing to remember is less is more. If you are wearing a chunky bangle and necklace, forget the bling-bling ring and big earrings, or you'll look like you're playing dress-up in Mommy's closet. When you want to wear big and bold jewelry, don't wear prints -- they just don't get along. Sleek all-black and all-white, however, are perfect with big or colorful jewelry. Have fun with the coral and turquoise trends of the season. The last thing to remember is the larger a stone, the less real it looks. Large retro-cool cocktail rings are very in right now, but resist the "gem-tation" to pair yours with other jewel-encrusted pieces. Let the ring be the focal point of your look.
MY THOUGHTS
In other words, don't look like a Christmas Tree with too many Christmas balls and trinkets there won't be any need for Christmas lights.
from the article 'Jewelry Do's & Dont's'
Melissa Kagan ON Apr 7, 2005 at 1:20AM
What every woman should know
It's an all too familiar story. Woman gets dressed in fabulous outfit. Woman wears hottest new shoes and handbag with outfit. Woman ruins everything by wearing wrong jewelry with outfit. As if rules for skirt lengths, shoe height and lipstick color weren't enough, women also have to worry about the do's and don'ts of wearing jewelry. Relax -- these rules aren't that tough to follow, and we'll also tell you which ones you can now completely ignore!
Go Bold and Beautiful
Wearing bold jewelry takes confidence and fashion know-how. It says to the world, "I'm no shrinking violet, and I'm okay with standing out in a crowd." What it shouldn't scream is, "I am over-accessorizing with the wrong outfit!" The main thing to remember is less is more. If you are wearing a chunky bangle and necklace, forget the bling-bling ring and big earrings, or you'll look like you're playing dress-up in Mommy's closet. When you want to wear big and bold jewelry, don't wear prints -- they just don't get along. Sleek all-black and all-white, however, are perfect with big or colorful jewelry. Have fun with the coral and turquoise trends of the season. The last thing to remember is the larger a stone, the less real it looks. Large retro-cool cocktail rings are very in right now, but resist the "gem-tation" to pair yours with other jewel-encrusted pieces. Let the ring be the focal point of your look.
MY THOUGHTS
In other words, don't look like a Christmas Tree with too many Christmas balls and trinkets there won't be any need for Christmas lights.
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