The Big and the Bold: The Things You Need to Know About Big Jewelry

Jewelry comes in all sizes and forms. There are those tiny necklaces that you can barely see on a person’s neck, the tiny pearl studs that hang on your ears and the one string bracelets that you wear on your wrist. Some people may like tiny jewelry so that they can splurge more on bold colors and extravagant clothes. On the other hand, there are also others who prefer to bank on the big and the bold. Fashion jewelry that comes in huge sizes is also very stylish. Unfortunately, if you happen to wear them with the wrong clothes, you might just end up looking like the jewelry grew a head.

Here are some things you need to know to help you choose the outfits to wear with your big and bold jewelry.

Style

Big and bold jewelry are very stylish. It can make any simple outfit look elegant and extravagant. If you wear a huge, noticeable necklace over a simple white shirt, you can easily upgrade your outfit to look perfect for a formal event. However, you do have to be careful with styling big accessories. If you happen to wear a noisy outfit or one with a lot of patterns and colors, you’ll end up looking like a science project. Avoid huge patterns if you plan to wear big jewelry. You don’t want to drown in all the accessories you’re wearing.

Just like newlywed Jessica Biel in this image, she looks classy and elegant because her big jewelry is paired with a simple, skin tone dress with no other huge patterns besides her bold jewelry. Keep your outfit simple if you want to accessorize big.

Color

One of the determining factors that make big jewelry work well with simple outfits is the color you choose. Despite how plain your outfit looks, if the colors of your jewelry clash with the colors of your outfit, you’ll end up ruining your whole get-up. You might end up like a wrongly colored cartoon character. And no, that’s not going to get you any points from the fashion police. Do not overdo the colors either.

Wearing a set of shiny gold jewelry like this on Jessica Biel is never good because it ultimately overshadows everything – from her make up, her look and the clothes she wears. It’s a total outfit failure, if you ask us. Statement

On the other hand, some big and bold jewelry are not just worn for style. Others are worn for statement. Just like this chain necklace that Jessica wears, she dons it because it represents her name – and possibly her now husband, Justin Timberlake. The newlyweds both have a name that starts with a “J” after all. Before you choose the jewelry to buy, make sure that you will be wearing them for the right reasons. So when you choose the clothes to wear them to, you can always choose an outfit which will highlight your accessories as well.

The success of your outfit and jewelry relies heavily on how you choose your clothes. Choose well and you maintain a reputation as a stylish, classy dresser.

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How to Wear Your Wedge Boots in Different Looks

Flip your style in a matter of minutes. Developing style principles that are entirely your own may take years or even decades. Getting it right and being comfortable with it is still out of the story.

If that’s the case, you might ask: how can I be stylish all the time? Well, it’s simple. Wear a stylish piece and pair it up with different tops and bottoms to explore different vibes. To

Here’s what you’ll get when you wear your trendy wedge boots with…

Shorts. If you’re vertically challenged, this is the easiest way to give your legs an extra mile. Donning a bottom the rests about an inch or two below your bun creates an illusion of having that extra length. Also, instead of cutting the perceived line that you’ve created the added inches provided by your wedge boots enhances the line by adding height. Wearing this style combo can help your legs look longer and leaner in every way.

Leggings or skinnies worn with an oversize shirt. This look is perfect for chilly fall and pre-winter days. Aside from being a really comfortable outfit for many Hollywood stars like Kim Kardashian, this laid-back look can easily bring out the girl next door in you. Add up a scarf, a blazer or a jacket to bring this look up a notch. If you prefer accessories over additional pieces of clothing, pile on a couple of bracelets or wear a statement necklace to make this look more fashion forward.

Dresses. It took me a while before joining the fans of this outfit combo. I used to look at boots in a conservative way like they should just be worn with pants like an equestrienne. Well, it’s 2012! Style conventions are changing and they are becoming more and more edgy by the day. Pairing a dress with wedge boots is perfect a perfect spring or summer outfit. Put on some tights and throw on a cardigan to get that cute school girl look at fall.

Short or mini skirt. Here is another unexpected match. Though it appears to be an unlikely pair, I think that is what exactly makes it appealing to many style stars that walk this fashionable planet. Make sure though to get the right length and cut that will help show off your legs.

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Craving for Nicki Minaj

Who’d have thought that someone can actually over-throne Lady Gaga when it comes to the outrageous fashion department, right? Lady Gaga is the Queen of Weird. But Nicki Minaj is definitely something weird, maybe even more. While only few people would be as bold as she is to try different things, here’s for everyone inspired by Minaj’s boldness in fashion and jewelry.

Have you ever wondered what Nicki Minaj would be without her songs and superstar status? Maybe a weirdo in high school? The coolest girl in town? Because this girl definitely has a lot of guts. To go out there and look like cotton candy is pretty embarrassing. But if you have the strength to actually do it and still look like the superstar that you are, then you’re definitely Nicki Minaj. In this outfit, she rocks pink “Simpsons-like” hair, pink blouse, colorful fashion jewelry and silver bling-bling attached to what looks like a cat. Hot mess? Definitely. She may not look elegant or sophisticated, but Nicki Minaj is one true superstar.

At first look, you won’t even know what she’s dressed as. But does it really matter? In this outfit/costume, Nicki Minaj outshines everyone in a pink and yellow headgear or wig. Although we can’t technically describe her outfit, she accessorizes her costume with some colorful bracelets, necklaces and a mouth-piece. The costume wasn’t anywhere near sophisticated, but her abstract costume was kind of artsy and fun to look at. If only we can pretend that she wasn’t actually wearing the outfit to an MTV music awards event, maybe we can appreciate the costume more.

There’s just something about colors, abstract designs and Nicki Minaj. When you put them together, they make one heck of a superstar. And an impression. In this wildly put together outfit that involves a pink and blue midriff top, a grey tutu, colorful leggings and some bright blue suspenders, Minaj is yet again, overly fashionable for the Prabal Gurung show during the Mercedes Benz fashion week. Accessorizing her outfit with a set of bright blue, red and pink bracelets on each wrist, a huge pink knotted necklace and a cute tote bag, Minaj was definitely the apple of fashion police’s eye that night. They may not approve of Nicki Minaj’s outfit, but we do have to say props for her cute knot necklace. From afar, it looks like some kind of meat. But up close, it looks pretty decent, if only worn with fewer colors, of course.

Is there anything more adorable than this outfit? We doubt it. While no, it doesn’t meet the standards of fashion gurus, it does resemble something really adorable. The outfit consisted of a bright yellow corset, paired with heart designed tutu-leggings (that looks as if it just came out of a cartoon series) and black and white gloves. Her hair was light pink with tiny curls and her accessories consisted of uber-cute, colorful gemstones in large, bright colors. Sometimes, her outfits are an eyesore. But this is actually pretty amusing.

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Hayden Panettiere: Tween Fashion No More

When it comes to young adult fashion, people always think of Disney stars like Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus. However, someone NOT from Disney is definitely making waves in fashion for young adults. Hayden Panettiere, who was first known as the cheerleader from the superhero-thriller series, Heroes, is one gorgeous young lady to look up to. Despite her not-so-thriving career as an actress, she is making a big come back as the young pop star, alongside Connie Britton (Friday Night Lights) in the new series Nashville.

And because the series is hitting positive rates with its viewers, let’s take a look at some of her best outfits and fashion jewelry.

In this outfit, Hayden Panettiere is simple, but casual in a white low-cut v-neck and jeans. She styles her outfit with a big, brown belt and a set of long brown chains to make her outfit appear casual, but pretty elegant. Trivia? This chain is actually from her own collection called Chain Gang. The chain is hand-made from clay beads and stones and turtle and gorilla skull charms. Her collection may not be ready for the masses, just yet, but they are definitely something to look out for. According to Hayden, her collection is part feminine and punky as well.

Only a few young adults can carry off gemstone chokers, with matching crystal dangling earrings on the red carpet. Sometimes, they really have to pull off the right outfit to make the accessories work. Hayden Panettiere wears a low-cut dress to give way for her choker to highlight her neck area. She wears her hair down, however, making her face and head area look a little too crowded. If only she had styled her hair up.

Only few people can pull off a bright red lips at the right time. This blonde bombshell can really wear her best on the red carpet. In this outfit Hayden Panettiere wore at the Elton John AIDS Foundation, she paired her gorgeous white dress with red lips and rose cut diamond earrings. Because Panettiere wore her hair up, keeping her face clean and clear, her earrings, dress and lips make quite a statement on the red carpet. At least, besides her teen and casual style, she can also pull off the elegant and sophisticated look.

Want more proof that Ms. Panettiere is more than just the casual dresser? In the Golden Globe Awards of 2009, young Panettiere wore this off shoulder, violet Gianfranco Ferre gown, looking neat and gorgeous with her hair swept to one side and completely accessory free, except for the beautiful crystal Fred Leighton earrings that added spice to her dress. The dress is very appropriate for her age and she looked sophisticated, especially for the event.

Young and fresh. This is how Hayden looks like in this picture. Just like Neutrogena advertises. Hayden Panettiere looks refreshed and beautiful in this multi-colored blouse and white pants, accessorized with a blue ring and necklace to complete the outfit. In this event, Hayden is fun, young and stylish.

What do you think of Hayden’s style? Too preppy or elegant and chic? Maybe Emma Watson's style suits your taste better. Why not check out her transformation from Hermione to Sam of The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

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Relationship MENual: Avoid being Kristen Stewart

Many were caught off guard when the news about Kristen Stewarts’ infidelity broke in the news - Robert Pattinson was actually one of them.

Nobody expected the timid (and seemingly emotionless) Stewart to commit such a crime of passion. A Hollywood relationship that’s as open and as public as theirs is not really the best type to catch the gossip wildfire especially with the last installment of their blockbuster movie Breaking Dawn hitting the theaters soon. It makes me (and probably even you) smack anyone who’s responsible for this fiasco with my beloved pair of Bamboo Shoes.

With this hullabaloo tagging in the couple’s tail, everyone can’t help but wonder how this would affect their million dollar movie and respective careers. Pattinson did get the better part out of this. Fans sympathized with this cool dude and marveled at the mystery of how someone would actually dare cheat on this beautiful (and sparkling) creature.

This set the alarm hauling in the men's community. This incident made them more aware that their girlfriends’ are indeed from Venus. Women do certainly have a different set of behavior and thinks different. Now, men all over the world realized it takes more than good looks and a hefty sum of money to suit the varying appetite of girls when it comes to relationships.

To further open men’s mind about women, I listed down some tips on how to please (and hopefully keep) your lady:

Never stop her from cheating
Stopping her from doing things that tickle her fantasy can just intensify the curiosity. Instead, create an environment that encourages fidelity. Allow her to freely explore without imposing a feeling of restraint. Pushing her to stop would only bring her further away from you. Let go – this will make her realize why she chooses to stay in the first place.

Never stop being her boyfriend
Make every minute you spend together count. But stop counting the minutes you spend with her – just be there and enjoy the moment. Though time has the power to make the glowing promise of young love fade, you certainly know how to keep your girlfriend’s desire flaming. Use this to your advantage. Remember that to be her last, you must always make her feel that she’s first.

Never stop loving yourself
Men and women are not that all different. That is, both tend to let go of their personal grooming once they’ve entered a relationship – which is so wrong. Continue to make yourself desirable and she’ll want nobody else but you. Adding value to yourself and your looks can challenge her. And ever smart woman loves this. Loving yourself doesn't only enhance your relationship but it also attracts the right kind of people to join your company.

Relationships are rather complicated. One can never accurately tell what his or her partner is thinking. But you can (and should) control yourself. Keep in mind that nobody failed from being true to themselves.

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Sahara Davenport: How to Celebrate Your Body’s Curves

Breaking News: Sahara Davenport passed away at the age of 27. Statements are yet to be issued as to the cause of her death.

Antoine Ashley, Sahara’s real name, gained celebrity status when she joined the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. She started her drag career in Dallas as she attended Southern Methodist University.

To celebrate the life and talent of this young entertainer, I’m sharing with you a couple of tips on how to dress confidently like she did in this two part series. Everyone, despite their gender and sexual preferences, has the right to feel good about themselves. You deserve to strut around the streets of New York City as you look like a supermodel in your fashion-forward ankle boots.

Let’s get started with Curve Flaunting Step 1: Find out your body type. The key to dressing well is flattery. And the best way to do this is to accentuate your assets while shedding less light on the less stellar areas of your body. One great way to go about this is to follow the lead of fashion bibles that preach about the body type. SheKnows.com, a one-stop fashion and lifestyle online resource, has 5 classifications for a woman’s body shape.

No matter how different stylist and fashion gurus call them, ladies will fall under one of these categories

• The Apple body shape is generally characterized by having a larger upper body. Since they have wonderful leg shapes that they can count on, ladies with this type of body should work on highlighting this asset. They can also hit an A for fashion when they work on elongates their torso and hushing the attention towards their midsection.
• Having a Pear shaped body may go the other way as the lower body takes on the spotlight. This shape generally gives women a defined waist as well as a full hip and butt. Women with this body type should bring attention to their shoulders, torso and a flat stomach. Bring people to notice your upper extremities by accentuating it.
• Proportion is the keyword for an Hourglass body type. Ladies having this shape have the upper and lower body about the same size while the waist remains narrow giving them all the curves in the world. The biggest challenge for flaunting an hourglass body type is to find the middle ground between showing off too much skin and being covered in layers of fabric that make for a baggy clothing.
• A Rectangle is well, like a rectangle. With this body shape, the shoulders, hips and waist usually have the same width which allows more room for freedom. Ladies have nothing much to shadow with this body shape. They can freely dress as they please but drawing attention to their arms and legs would do wonders.
• And lastly, a Wedge body shape works from top to bottom. Ladies under this category often have broad shoulders, smaller waist but tinier hips. Just like the Apple shape, they can bank on their legs. Their boyish frame can be toned by highlighting the lower half of the body.

We’re done with the first step and have a few more to go.

Sahara Davenport has taught us a thing or two in being confident in our skin. My sincere condolences to her family and partner Manila Luzon who also walked the catwalk of RuPaul’s Drag Race seasons ago. Rest in peace, Sahara.

Stay tuned for more tips on how to flaunt your curves and feel great about.

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Sam's Fashion

Have you watched the newest blockbuster for this Fall? If you haven’t, then you’re missing out on a lot of life lessons that you shouldn’t miss. And if you have, then you’re probably one of those who fell for Emma Watson’s character Sam, the free-spirited girl who was once upon a time at rock bottom of her life. She and her brother Patrick showed Charlie the tunnel, thus giving him a chance to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Great movie? Possibly the best for this year. Fashion? Let’s see Sam’s best looks in the movie.

Sam wears a jersey jacket with a checkered top inside. But it’s not her actual clothes that make her outfit – it’s how preppy and student-y she looks. Her black headband is appropriate for her outfit and the dangling star earrings were enough to make Emma Watson’s usual elegant look appear casual and high school-ish.

Obviously, Sam’s style is very different from Emma Watson herself. If Emma is more sophisticated and elegant, Sam is carefree, a little preppy and hip at most times. At the dance, Sam opts for a preppy look wearing a long-sleeved, off shoulder black dress over black stockings. She highlights her dark outfit with a simple, gold fashion jewelry on her neck. Pretty classy, yet preppy for Sam. Her hair is also held back, allowing her off-shoulder dress to showcase her slim shoulders.

This is probably Sam’s best look in the whole movie. Wearing a maroon tube dress and a short-sleeved overcoat, Sam was probably the apple of everyone’s eye (Charlie’s anyway) during this scene. As she stood up at the back of the truck to await the light at the end of the tunnel, Sam looked at Charlie and they both shared a moment. Was it the moment? Or how gorgeous Sam looked in her simple dress and necklace?

At a party, Sam wears this very hip dress, paired with her signature simple necklace. Her hair is pulled back and the red color of her dress fits perfect with her fair skin. She finishes her look with skin toned, Mary Jane high heels. Although Sam looks beautiful in this simple outfit, this is definitely a far cry from Emma Watson’s style. At least she didn’t have blind-cut hair style like Mary Elizabeth, right?

Preppy and hip, right? Still a pretty fashionable outfit, Sam channels a bit of Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf in this scene. She dons a round neck knitted, sleeveless top, tucked into a preppy checkered red skirt over black stockings. Sam accessorizes her outfit with a black bangle over her right arm. This is one of Sam’s best looks in the movie. Despite the fact that she was obviously not wearing support under her top, Emma Watson was able to pull off the fashionable, preppy almost-college look pretty well.

Gone are the days when Emma Watson was just the girl in Harry Potter. With her acting capabilities, she was able to pull herself away from her Hermoine Granger image.

Check out How Emma Watson Transforms from Being a Baby to Lady.

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