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Useful Tips on wearing right earrings

April 19th, 2008 by UTSAV

Since time immortal women have been in love with jewelry. So much so that if a piece of jewelry is made or brought for them every month they still want more.  It is just one of those things for which there is no logical explanation or reason. While there are women who have no inclination for such objects of desire, the number is less that they end up being exceptions and not the rule. There are certain pieces of jewelry that are having more attention and for most of us, it has been earrings. Earrings are available in different shapes and designs. Simple earrings look good with heavy complex necklaces. It is sometimes overdone if both earrings and necklace are extravagant. Larger chandelier earrings can be worn alone without a necklace or possibly with a simple necklace. Everything in fashion doesn’t mean will suit you.

Here are some tips for choosing earrings that would look the best with your hairstyle

Tips for long hairs worn in an undo: It’s the most versatile hairstyle and all earrings go well with it.

Tips for long hairs worn down: Bold chandelier earrings or long earrings go well with this hairstyle.

Tips for short hairs: If you are having short hairs, choose short and dainty earrings.

Another important thing which should be considered in choosing right earring is facial shape / face cut. Here are some tips for finding the right earrings for your face cut:

Tips for oval face: If your face is this shape, count your blessings! With an oval shape you can choose virtually any style earrings. 

Tips for long face: Short earrings are the most flattering for this facial type. Long dangling earrings tend to make the face look even longer.

Tips for round face: Long, slender earrings are a great choice for the round face as they help to elongate the look of the face.

Tips for Heart face: For the heart face we recommend triangular chandelier earrings. The wide base of the triangle earring provides an excellent contrast to the narrower chin

Tips for Square face: Round earrings or hoop earrings look fabulous on those with a square face.

Thus it’s very important to follow some guidelines before following the present trends as they can make or break your personality.

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The Modest Earrings - Shop Now

April 11th, 2008 by Utsav

Earrings have always attracted the attention of the women, and enticed the populace too. Well, firstly, earrings have been the most desired item of jewellery over the past decade with their voracious desire of picking one, at the minutest opportunity. Secondly, unlike other items of jewellery, earrings have evolved dramatically in shape, size and design since their origin.

For a long time, women cloaked their ears with neatly tied hair at the back not giving an extent for highlighting their pompous earrings. But in the late 16th century, women showed a renewed interest in ear ornaments, especially in the pearl drops, which predominated for the next century and a half and subsists thereafter. They were far more comfortable to wear than the “Girandole” earrings, which rivaled the drops type from the late 17th century. In the early 17th century all the basics of the earrings remained separate: The hoop, the central part and the drop and it is only the end of the century that all parts of earrings began to be flock together, as a whole.

By the beginning of the 18th century, earrings have become the indispensable form of ornamentation. Two types of earrings dominate the 18th century: The “Girandole” and the “Pendeloque”. During the 18th century hair was worn bunched up on the head away from the face, leaving the ears uncovered; and the low cut dresses for formal wear left the area around neck and ears perfectly suited for ornamentation with earrings.

The earrings underwent a great revolution in 19th and 20th century followed by 21st century. The credit goes to the fashion Czars who introduced the word costume jewellery and gave a twist to the jewellery market by giving a wide variety of affordable items for the masses as well as a add-on in the lists of the classes.

The costume jewellery is common with the name junk with the youngsters and even women loves to wear the costume jewellery as you get them at very low prices and you can change a new pair matching your dress daily.

Hurry, grab a nice pair soon. Eagerly waiting for your queries.

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Become a Fashion Goddess

April 7th, 2008 by Utsav

Fashion GoddessThis is true, that there is a fashion goddess in every girl. Give a style to your fashion wardrobe; add some color, energy, attitude and fun factor in it. Groom yourself; sweep the crowd with your fascinating looks.

Become a fashion inspiration: Don’t follow the fashion blindly, create your own. Before moving towards the new trends, experiment with the simplicity. Just go for classy casuals. Don’t shop in the flea market, be picky and choosy. Don’t just focus on one aspect; you should work on your whole look.

Go for different looks: Do keep a check on what suits you most and what not. Try those delicate dresses and become a red carpet diva. Wear a red carpet outfit with focus on the midriff and the waist. Graphic patterns, bold colors, shiny, glossy and playful cuts are going to work wonders.

Make-ups and Hairdos:  You can’t think of a Goddess with overdone makeup on her skin, dark circles, and unstructured hair. For the Goddess look, define the eyes with a liner and mascara to give a complete look. Profoundly done eyes with eye shadow and the shimmer effect are in trend these days. For your lips, bare look works great with the neutral shades like caramels, pinks, and soft lilacs. The nude look is apposite. Pulled back ponytails are very much in, in the hairdos. Short layered haircut looks smashing too.

Dazzle with Jewels: Correct accessories are very important, so don’t forget to accessorize. Go funky with hippy or jumbo bags this season. Compliment your goddess look with wedge heels,sleek bracelets and cute earrings. The hot most color is white this season, so go for white metals and pearls. A bit of tribal influence is seen in the jewelry to give a distinct look.

Get an attitude: Let your looks match your body language. Don’t sit with your arms crossed, you can cross your legs this shows etiquettes. Look into the eyes of the person while talking. To show that you are interested in the conversation don’t sit or stand stiff, slightly bend forward. Don’t laugh loud just have an open smile which shows a bit of your teeth. To give your walk a confident look, slightly suck your stomach in, it even shows you taller. Always try to talk of things in general like fashion, weather or something that’s common between. Being fashion Goddess is all about attitude.   

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Online fashionable earring jewelry for that chic look

March 30th, 2008 by Utsav

Earrings have always attracted the attention of the masses and enticed the populace. Ever wondered why? Well, firstly earrings have been the most desired item of jewelry by women over the past decade with their insatiable desire of picking one, at the past decade with their insatiable desire of picking one, at the minutest opportunity. As a matter of fact, without them we feel naked. Seldom do we go unnoticed with our earlobes looking bare as compared to any other part of our body. Secondly, unlike other items of jewelry, earrings have evolved dramatically in shape, size and design since their origin and thirdly, this is the only jewelry item that penetrates the body.

Earrings are available in different designs and in different materials. Some women love to go for gold earrings while others enjoy the beauty of diamond earrings. For the formal evening occasions, diamonds girandoles earrings are all the rage, while during the day girandoles set with more sober semiprecious stones such as garnets, cornelians, pearls, adventuring glass and pastes are preferred. Stone studded earrings are also very much in vogue. Beaded colorful earrings are very famous among the college goers as they add up to their looks and looks extremely trendy and fashionable.

Check out lots of different Earring designs at Utsav for that ultra glamorous look.

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