Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Bead-Dazzled for Winter 2009

The perfect addition to any Winter wardrobe is the frosting- the accessories! One of the newest sensations in jewelry has everyone going bead crazy. Beaded jewelry is always fashionable and never goes out of style Here are some tips for being beautiful with your beads for Winter 2009.

I. Golden Goddess

Gold is back with a vengeance. Usually, in Winter cooler metallics such as silver play a huge part, but this winter gold will take center stage. The warmth of the golden hues add a vibrancy to any of the rich jewel tones of Winter.

II. Pendants

Keeping with the trends of metallics one rule of thumb applies to mixing metals - keep temperatures together. Try mixing golds and coppers (warm) or sterlings and pewters (cool). Pendants for Winter 2009 are intended to be statement pieces so the bigger the better.

III. Hues Cues

Some of the more prominent colors in beadworks for Winter 2009 are black, red, purple, lapis, and clear crystal. These hues will be found in all types of beading such as lucite, crystal, glass and semi-precious beads. Hues from the fashion industry also are translated into the bead world. So whatever your fancy, you should be able to find hues and materials that best suite you.

IV. Layer Me

Long, layers beading will be white hot this Winter. Mix long metal beads with crystal beads or contrasting colored beaded accessories. Again the focus for Winter 2009 is statement. For emphasis you will notice groupings of various length and colors of beads for drama. So layer on your favorite necklaces and bracelets and show the world your bead style.

The great thing about beading is that it can be as inexpensive or expensive as you would like. This is why beaded accessories can be a perfect addition to a wardrobe of a Recessionista. So whether you purchase your accessories or trek over to your local bead store to create your own, following these tips will ensure you'll look fabulous and REdefined for Winter 2009!

"You are all separate beads strung together on that one thread, God"
~Sri Sathya Sai Baba
As Always Be Fashionable, Be Fabulous!

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