Fashion Essentials to kick start 2014

As we prepare for the New Year, it is important to look at the most desiring fashion trends for the season. From designer dresses for New Year parties to handbags, shoes and jewelry, here is a quick close up at what will be in demand this season. Let’s round up the wardrobe must-have to start a New Year in style.
Tartans

Celebrities and royals love them, and they are making a big hit on the runways and fashion roads. Tartans in bold colors are everywhere this season. You can enjoy them in traditional ways or can take an unconventional road to enjoy them in solid prints. Tartan handbags are also a nice pick to give your neutrals or monochrome a pop of color.

Punk


With the recent Met Gala appearance, everybody knows Punk is back in fashion. This style of 70’s is staying prevalently and with designers like Versace, Isabel Marant and Chanel, it’s literally ‘back’.

Dazzling Blue

Announced as the color of 2014 by Pantone, dazzling blue will rule the New Year palette. And what better way to enjoy the color than get it studded in a beautiful ring or a pendant. We all are still obsessed by the heirloom sapphire engagement ring of Princess Catherine and the color this year will give us another reason to love it more. You can also feel the hue in a different design like a pear sapphire set in diamonds. Try designer blue sapphire rings to get the best of the color in budget. The September birthstone is just perfect to celebrate the year ahead in style.

Heel it

A dress up play is never complete without the right pair of shoes. And for girls, it’s very important. If you already have pencil heels and wedges, try a different style this time. Designers have greatly experimented with heels. Celine and Herve Leger have geometric Art-deco shapes while Alexander Wang gave an extra toe space on his platforms.

Mix and Match

If you do not want to look too preppy or put together, try mixing different style. This will be another hit for the season. But remember to do it very intelligently. As sleeveless jackets and soft pink tone are other fashion favorites, try getting them out together. You can even go for a bold colored mullet dress with jewelry in platinum for a balanced shine and style.

Christmas Gifts For Her Under $100

If you are confused what to gift your woman this Christmas, treat her to a romantic dinner cooked by you or just gift a bouquet of her favorite flowers. You can take her out for a drive but don’t bring lame gifts. Lack of imagination is better than uninspiring presents.

But if you’re determined to treat her to something special this year, choose the one that make her feel like a celebrity. You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars for a royal treatment as I have some wonderful Christmas gift ideas under $100. 

Lasting Memories

Get a professionally printed photo book. It should have her best photos paired with those capturing some good old moments shared by two of you. A suggestion is to get creative with your camera and Photoshop skills. This will add much value to your gift and you don’t have to spend a lot. If you need some help, try online services like MixBook for a magazine like book of your best shoots.

Fine Dining

I confess – every girl loves the idea of fine candle light dinner. It is romantic. Take her to her favorite restaurant or arrange a surprise dinner at the terrace. Chilled bottle of champagne, soft music, aroma candles and her favorite cuisine, I am sure you would be generously rewarded for the special surprise gift!

Love comes in small boxes

This is self explanatory. No woman in the world can resist herself from loving jewelry. And especially when it is a beautifully crafted pair of earrings like these garnet studs.This is just the perfect gift that will last for a lifetime. Shiny and smart, the earrings amazingly match with any outfit. Don’t worry; they are perfectly in your budget. If you need more of such options. 

Keep it warm

A comfortable coat which is also stylish makes a good choice for gift giving. I have picked this plaid coat from Zara that still saves almost 20% of your budget. It is stylish and she will love to enjoy it the entire season.

What a Jewelry Style Symbolizes?

Fine gemstone jewelry is the universal gift to pamper yourself or someone special. The unmatched beauty of gemstones and the symbolic designs and styles make a gorgeous piece of classic jewelry. Any piece of thoughtfully created jewelry is enough to say a thousand words. For example, a piece of solitaire pendant or solitaire ring says a lot about your exceptional choice. When you wear a solitaire, it defines your uniqueness and solitude. It speaks about the class and grace hat you carry. Similarly, when you present a solitaire piece to any girl, it signifies she is unique and special for you.

Jewelry styles always speak something. The baubles play a very special role in defining and explaining your personality and taste. They also speak a lot about your emotions. Before buying any piece of jewelry, knowing its significance is good. You will get the idea of how you can use the piece for explaining your feelings and style.

Here we have assorted few most common style forms and their symbolism. 

Three-Stone Jewelry

Classic or unconventional, three-stone jewelry is an ultimate expression of past, present and future. It can explain the journey of your relationship or the evolution of your style. Often, classic three-stone diamond rings are used as engagement rings to define the beautiful relationship a couple shares.

Halo Jewelry

This is one of the most desiring trends for fine jewelry. A halo is a sacred circle of light that has been seen around the saints. The continuous circle of sparkling stones signifies endless flow of light and energy. It also explains the uninterrupted connectivity of stones, thus represents the path of light.

Journey Jewelry

In this type of jewelry, the stones are most often set in graduation. As the name suggests, such jewelry symbolizes the journey of your life. It could be the journey of your love, style or a relationship.

Angelina Jolie received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award

Angelina Jolie is one starlet who always remains in tabloid for all the good reasons. Whether it is about adopting her kids, caring for her brood, spending time with family, going out with perfect fashion and style, or spending time and efforts for a noble cause, Angelina knows what is right and how to do it right.

The Academy Award winner has received the humanitarian honor at Governors Awards. Dressed in a black lace Versace ball gown which she complemented with a loose chignon and a pair of dazzling diamond studs, Jolie was all beaming with humble gratitude. She has her fiancé Brad Pitt and son Maddox at her side for the award function.

 

Thanking Brad after receiving the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, Jolie said, “My love. Your support and your guidance make everything I do possible.”

She also addressed Maddox with choked throat, “I'm not going to cry, I promise, I'm not going to embarrass you. You and your brothers and sisters are my happiness and there is no greater honor in this world than being your mom."

Jolie received the award for her tireless efforts as a philanthropist.

Cyber Monday Jewelry Deals: 15% OFF with FREE Gifts

As the holiday excitement is reaching heights, the online jewelry boutique, brings you another big reason to be happy about. For the exciting day of Cyber Monday, it is giving away a flat discount of 15% on all orders and a surprise gift worth $200 (gemstone pendnat studs + gemstone solitaire studs). Use the code CYBER15 at checkout and enjoy the jewelry shopping online.