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Accessorizing is just that. It's about using costume jewellery to add finishing touches and individuality to your outfit. Think of interior design - A 'finished' beautifully decorated room, sumptuous furniture, elegant curtains but no finishing touches. No luxurious cushions, no vase of fresh flowers, no scented candles, bare walls. Just a shell. In fact, anybody could live there. There's no individuality. It's the same with how you wear costume jewellery. Anyone can wear a little black dress - it's how you accessorize it that counts. Do it right and you'll look a million dollars - do it wrong and your outfit goes bankrupt.
Deciding what to wear can be a girls' worst nightmare. The relief of finally making that decision can mean less attention is paid to choosing which costume jewellery to wear. Obviously some colour co-ordination is needed and it's also always a good idea to consider the neckline of your outfit. Yes, it may mean being honest with yourself and admitting your favourite bold jewel-dropping necklace is too much with your V-neck black dress but it's also about discovering just how fabulous that same necklace looks with your strapless 50's style dress. Just remembering to put a little more thought into co-ordinating your costume jewellery with your outfit is the key to success.
Costume jewellery & the V-neckline: To really make the most of this neckline, the emphasis needs to be on wearing costume jewellery that follows the outlines of the V shape. A slim pendant style neckline or a Y-necklace, both of which hang in a V shape, are the perfect style of necklace for this look. Because there is less flesh on show with a V-neckline, it's important not to opt for a bold bib style necklace. This is a time when a girl can have too much costume jewellery. And for evening elegance, a simple choker works just so well and elongates the neck. And a brooch pinned at the bottom point of the V also looks fabulous and draws the eye downwards which has a slimming effect. | |
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Our top choices from Glitzy Secrets:
Ornate Charm Pendant (Slim pendant style necklace)
Feminine Fancy Costume Jewellery Set (Y necklace)
Cocktail Party Choker (Choker to elongate the neck)
Yester Year Brooch (Brooch to pin and the bottom point of the V)  |
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Costume jewellery & the strapless neckline: This neckline gives the widest choice when it comes to costume jewellery. With so much flesh to decorate, it's the neckline to have fun with. If you love the glitz and glamour of the silver screen and adore your costume jewellery, a bold jewel-dropping choker/necklace and complimenting earrings will transform you into a Hollywood starlet. If necklaces aren't your thing, sparkling chandelier earrings and a crystal-encrusted bracelet or brooch will look so classy and chic. |
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Our top choices from Glitzy Secrets:
Glamour Puss Costume Jewellery Set (Jewel-dropping Choker)
Party Girl Earring (Sparkling Chandelier Earrings)
Edwardian Elegance Bracelet (Crystal Encrusted Bracelet)
Good Old Days Brooch (Crystal Encrusted Brooch) |
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Costume jewellery & spaghetti straps: Similar 'rules' apply to wearing costume jewellery with this neckline as the Strapless neckline because there is a lot of skin on show. To really compliment the square outline, go for either a shorter length necklace or a very long necklace. Depending on the occasion and the look you want to achieve, a delicate costume jewellery set is another option as the straps on this neckline are very delicate too. A choker can also work well for a glamorous evening look. And if in doubt, go for dazzling earrings and a sparkling bracelet. |
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Our top choices from Glitzy Secrets:
Showstopper Necklace (Shorter Length Necklace)
Flirty Thirties Costume Jewellery Set (Very Long Necklace)
Pearl Princess Costume Jewellery Set (Choker) |
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Costume jewellery & the round neck: This neckline can be tricky and the emphasis needs to be on the look you are trying to achieve. For lady-like chic, keep costume jewellery neat; a very simple short pearl necklace worn over a sweater looks chic and you also can't go wrong with an ultra long pendant style necklace but anything in between needs to be seriously thought about. A bold brooch looks fantastic and is a must for a round neckline. |
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Our top choices from Glitzy Secrets:
Pearls For Girls Costume Jewellery Set (Short pearl necklace)
Million Dollar Babe Costume Jewellery Set (Longer length necklace)
Time Gone By Brooch (Bold Brooch) |
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Costume jewellery and the asymmetric neckline: There's a simply rule when it comes to asymmetric neckline and necklaces - Don't do it! To really make the most of this neckline, it needs to be centre of attention and have no competition. Instead go for other costume jewellery - a bold bracelet or stunning earrings work so well. |
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Our top choices from Glitzy Secrets:
Diva Bracelet (bold bracelet)
Heart Breaker Earrings (earrings) |
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