Finding your style for a trip down the aisle!

You have found your soul mate, said yes to the ring and have set your date. Now comes the most fun part of the wedding planning process – selecting your dress and accessories. Whether it has always been your dream to wear a ball gown to channel your inner princess, or maybe 1950′s inspired Old Hollywood glamour is your ticket, there are absolutely no rules! The trends that we are seeing as of late are all over the board, and I will talk about my favorite trends.
Off the shoulder necklines! Ladies, it’s time to show off your decollate, for 2012 we are seeing gorgeous sweetheart necklines. This trend is perfect for showcasing jewelry. Think an amazing statement necklace, this trend allows brides to show off some skin, and balance a gift from their husband-to-be at the same time.

Ball gowns! For the princess in all of us, we are seeing frothy ruffles, full dramatic skirts, for a beautiful whimsical look. Paired with long satin gloves, and Roberto Coin diamond bangles, this look is utter romance for the bride that wants to make sure that we all pay attention when she enters the room.

Peek a Boo hemlines! Oscar de la Renta does it best, a play on the hemline to showcase some amazing strappy Jimmy Choo’s or Louboutin’s. Tea length and shorter hemlines are making a comeback as destination weddings are becoming more popular ever day. Marco Bicego, brushed gold Jaipur collection is perfect for the bride that wants her ceremony beachside, and wants her style to be effortless and playful. Have fun when choosing the silhouette of your dress, play with the proportions and draping to what looks best for you, not what are the most popular dresses featured on The Knot.

Jewel toned accents! My favorite way to jazz up your bridal beauty is by adding some personality and style into your customized look without going overboard. I opted for Old Hollywood glamour, complete with a red lip, smoky eye and feather hairpiece with amethyst accents. My favorite part of my bridal look was the hairpiece and I wish I could wear it again. Have fun, this is your day in the spotlight, whether you choose a colored sash, a blue topaz Charles Krypell necklace perfect for your something blue, satin gloves, a small hat, brides for 2012 are defining their own style – featuring color.
Bottom line – it’s all about you! The dress, jewelry, shoes, accessories and flowers should be supporting the most important element, the love that you two have for each other. Surrounded by your friends and family you will look the most beautiful as you walk down the aisle and take a step closer to your new life, and your best accessory – your husband.

It Starts With a Ring

Fashion trends change from season to season, same goes with jewelry photography. New techniques are discovered, along with color scheme that coincides with the trends of the season. This Spring it seems to be all about the pastels; especially pink and lilac, with a touch of blue.



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 It all starts with a ring. Gentlemen, proposing can be a very stressful time. Will she say yes? Will she say no? What about the ring?  Well here is a little suggestion; you can never go wrong with a white diamond in a platinum setting. Platinum is a precious metal that is classic and is never going out of style, and we all know diamonds are a girl’s best friend. If your bride-to-be is unique and eccentric, try a colored diamond such a rare yellow diamond surrounded by white diamonds. If your bride-to-be wants to be even more unique, a black diamond is very distinctive. It may not get the same kind of sparkle as white diamond because it absorbs the light instead of reflects it, but it is a rare gorgeous piece within itself.



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With spring fast approaching brides are preparing to take that magical walk down the aisle, but before they can do that the floral arrangements must be made, a dress must be chosen and most importantly jewelry has to be picked out for the big day. Jewelry photography can take on two aspects. Clean crisp shots that display the jewelry piece itself, or the artistic shot that focuses around the jewelry piece but also adds an artistic element to the shot. Many times a prop is added for that extra creative component, such as a flower in wedding jewelry photography.  More recently photojournalistic techniques are used in wedding photography rather than staged posing. Capturing a moment in time seems to be more appealing than stiff posing. This year’s trend in wedding photography is not so much about the obscure angles and added filters, but a more formal classic approach. It is more a panoramic wedding portrait that displays every single wedding guest in one shot.

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Vintage seems to be in full swing this year, so blue is a perfect color to add to a vintage looking wedding.  Adding a hint of yellow to the scheme would also be a nice touch. Blue is also a fabulous color to photograph in jewelry form as well. It is a color that always seems to standout in a photograph, and draws the attention of the viewer. Another popular color this year seems to be tangerine, tango and pink. The combination is perfect for a spring and summer wedding, with bouquets of tangerine and pink roses, and possible hint of yellow would just be divine.

 

 

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Marilyn Monroe is the epitome of old Hollywood glamour, which is exactly the style of wedding dress that is being seen this season. The dresses display deep V-neck’s, extravagant lace, intricate beading and form fitting bodices. With statement piece dresses jewelry is more difficult to choose to add the perfect touch of elegance.  Keep in mind navy is the new something blue. A deep rich sapphire bracelet could really bring that extra sophistication to the already stunning attire. A stunning drop earring would also add to the dress perfectly. Even turquoise gemstones could make for some unique pieces and give it some extra pop, but remember simple can be elegant.




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It all begins with a ring, a single piece of jewelry that will change the rest of your life.

Pandora jewelry

Pandora jewelry consists of beaded jewelry which you can combine to emphasize your personal style and taste.

You'll have plenty of chances to discover Pandora's world on this website. Start with a base piece of jewelry, and then choose which beads and charms you want to add for decoration. You can start with as few or as many beads as you want. The beads and charms are handmade pieces of jewelry in ally with romantic, fun, fascinating, and unforgettable details.

Unlike other jewelry ranges, the beauty of the Pandora collection is that you can add to your collection over time. You can start with two or three beads, then buy more in the future to add to your bracelet or necklace over time. And, you can suggest beads to friends and family that they can buy for you as gifts too.

Your Pandora beaded jewelry tells your own personal story.
We hope you will be inspired by the endless choices which Pandora opens up.



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International Women's Day

International Women's Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women’s Day, is marked on March 8 every year.^[1] In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political and social achievements. Started as a Socialist political event, the holiday blended in the culture of many countries, primarily Eastern Europe, Russia, and the former Soviet bloc. In many regions, the day lost its political flavour, and became simply an occasion for men to express their love for women in a way somewhat similar to a mixture of Mother's Day and St Valentine's Day. In other regions, however, the original political and human rights theme designated by the United Nations runs strong, and political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide are brought out and examined in a hopeful manner。



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