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MBGN 2009 LAGOS REGIONAL SCREENING

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On the 14th of March, 2009, the screening exercise of the MBGN Beauty Pageant was held at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suits. Though members of the GoodLife team arrived some minutes behind schedule, due to the preparations for THE AQUASELECT SWIM SUIT PARTY AND MODEL SEARCH, we still had a lot to witness. There were over one hundred and twenty girls looking to convince the judges to select them as a part of the final twelve that will be taken to Imo State where they will be camped, groomed and trained before the grand finale. The event was witnessed by the outgoing Most Beautiful Girl,….. and Nigeria’s representative at the Miss Universe Pageant not forgetting Mr. Ben Bruce and his wife amongst others. The first phase of the screening exercise saw the girls come out one after the other in their bikini costumes to catwalk and answer a few questions. Black indeed is beautiful as was the case when these girls came out one after the other looking stunning in their various wears. The new comers could be easily noticed as some of them fumbled in their catwalks and some were just so visibly nervous. After then came the group and final screening where the girls came out in groups of fifteen girls. They were assessed one last time by the team of experienced judges based on their physical features. While the judges went on to deciding the first twenty girls to make it to the semi finals, the girls were treated to a light lunch and entertainment in the form of a talent exhibition. Some girls came out to dance, recite poems, sing and the person that actually stole the show with her very brief but hilarious joke was contestant seven who was later awarded a #5000 shopping card at Occasions & Events owned by Mrs. Ben Bruce. Then the final moment came when the semi finalists of twenty girls were picked out of the over a hundred and twenty participants and afterwards, the final 12 that will be joining their other finalist from other regions in Owerri, Imo State were selected from the semi finalists. It truly was a case of many being called but a few were finally chosen.

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THE 2009 HARVEST IS STARTING SOON IN TEMECULA

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Temecula vineyards prepare for the busiest winemaking occasion of the year.

It is approaching the season when Temecula vineyards begin their annual grape yield. In Temecula harvest begins a bit early due to the warm weather. Production time usually begins in the latter part of August with the white wines and ends by October with the yield of the last of the red wines.

Vineyard management and winemakers will be keeping a close eye on their vineyards over the next few weeks looking for the optimum level of sugars and flavor to decide when to start picking. Winemakers will spend the last couple of months getting ready for bottling as much as possible of their current stock to free up barrel and tank capacity and to get the chore out of the way before the chaos of gathering and crush (term used by winemakers for the processing of the gathering). Cellar management will double check to establish their winemaking equipment is in proper order and will begin appointing workers to help harvest the fruit and process the grapes into wine.

There are many different ways a winery may elect to yield and process the grapes. The proceeding is one example for a red wine with open bin fermentation. When it is time to begin, harvest crews will gather the fruit either by manually or with mechanical harvesters. When the grapes arrive to the crushpad (the location on the winery where the grapes are processed) they are loaded into the destemmer. The destemmer looks sort of likea tumble dryer. The grapes tumble inside the drum and the stems get spit out the side of the drum while the stemless grapes fall straight down into a bin. Once the grapes are free of stems the winemaker will combine yeast to the bins full of grapes and leave the must (grape juice containing skins and seeds) sitting to ferment. This series can take anywhere from 3 to 5 days. The extended amount of time the winemaker leaves the grapes to sit with their skins the more the juice can extract color from the skins. During the whole time of fermentation the winemaker will monitor the sugar levels of the wine to check the process and will repeatedly punch down the grape skins that go to the top and create a cap in order to reach good juice to skin connection. Once the fermentation is complete, the winemaker will press the wine to get ride of the skins and seeds and transport the young wine to tanks for secondary fermentation.

During secondary fermentation the wine stays in big tanks until the wine stop bringing about the gasses that form throughout this secondary phase of fermentation. The wine is then racked (the juice is separated from any sediment that separates from the juice as it sits) and placed into barrels for ageing.

As you can envision this whole procedure is one on the most labor intensive and critical steps in the winemaking procedure. This is the time of year when winemakers are very busy and look toward to a day of relaxation after harvest is complete. Many winemaking regions celebrate the closing of harvest with a day of celebration. Wiens Family Cellars of Temecula will celebrate the finishing of harvest with their yearly Wiensfest on 18 October 2009. The celebration for wine club members and their guests will feature a grape stomp contest, German goodies, a cultural German Oompah band, costume contest and plenty of Wiens award winning wine and craft beer.

Wiens Family Cellars, a Temecula CA winery, is committed to developing world class (big red) Temecula wines with fruit taken from the Temecula Valley. One of our most important current goals is to produce a Bordeaux blend that is on par with the best of the Napa/Sonoma regions. http://www.wienscellars.com
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Med Moda Mediterranean Fashion Show Autumn Winter 2009-2010

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Everything is set at Regina Margherita theater of Caltanissetta to host the Med Moda which will begin on 25 October 2009 and that, like every autumn, will present new and exciting collections created by designers from around the world.
Born in 1994 as a festival to start young and unknown international designers, the Med style has become over the years a sort of salon where you compare the global fashion and know each other.
Korea, Bolivia, Syria, Iraq and Angola are just some of the nations, over the years, have brought their creations on the catwalk event.
Participation in the Med is free and open to fashion designers from around the world, but who want to participate, must pass the strict selection of the jury that ensures the originality of creations from year to year.
For 2006, for example, the organizers have received nearly 200 applications for participation, among which they selected 12 promising designers.
This year promises to be even more memorable thanks to a cast of artistic exception: it will parade the collections of Indian designers Jatin Varma and Pria Kataria Puri, Ukraine’s Olena Burenina of Croatian Alen K, Albanian Ardi Asllani, the Bolivian Sonia Aviles, Venezuela Guillermo Forero Gomez, of the Georgian Elene Pitskhelauri and Ketevan Darsavelidze, and Italian Koscanyo. Heading up the event will Saba Wesser, Princess of Ethiopian origin, model, presenter and actress, a figure who embodies the spirit of fashion Med.
Among the many designers, Croatian Alen American adoptive K seems to be the designer best known: it has participated in several fashion shows and fashion events in Europe and in America. His creations are both practical and innovative, inspired by his homeland, but also characterized by Hispanic influences.
The Albanian Ardi Asllani is more known in his country had treated some of the costumes for the event “Euro Video – Grand Prix 2006,” a musical event held last year Tirana.kind.
“For this edition,” says the patron of the event Massimo Pastorello, “we were struggling not just to select the finalists rose: we received more than a hundred requests from all continents and spent months to view the collections to reach 10 designers who, I am sure, are an important part of international haute couture.
We are particularly pleased to have two designers from India, a new economic superpower, that even in the fashion industry will tell her in terms of creativity and quality, as we are sure of the reappointment of fashion Ukraine after the success of last year Ludmyla Kyslenko. ”
Important is the presence of countries such as Georgia and Venezuela that will host the overseas edition of the fashion Med.
The future of the festival is in fact, according to organizers, in its transformation into itinerant event, as they tried editions organized in Bolivia, El Alto and La Paz.
Alongside Massimo Pastorello Management there will be Marcello Motta and Renata of btf Falco, who will take care directed fashion, makeup and hairstyles while entrusted to the staff of “CentoXCento” stylists, led by Salvo Fiandaca and Michele Cammarata. To sponsor the fair, the President of the Sicilian Region, the Regional Department for Cultural Heritage and Tourism and Transport, the City and the Province of Caltanissetta Caltanissetta Regional. These entities are added to the Venezuelan government, which will be represented by Ambassador Alejandro Lacava Evangelista, and the Georgian government, represented by Ambassador Gogsadze Zaal, and Claudio Debiasi, contact person for the Med Moda in Georgia and organizer of cultural events.
Who is not in Caltanissetta can also be inspired by the creations that will parade on stage at the Teatro Regina Margherita, following the event live on the Sky platform, the frequencies of Mediterraneo Sat.

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The Costume For Carnivale Of The Gb Hotels Of Abano Terme In Italy

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The representative mask of the GB Thermae Hotels stems from 1998 of an idea of the Borile management to promote the venitian area abroad.

Its blue colour reminds us of spa water, the main element of the wellness in the spa.

The spa water is used everywhere at the GB Thermae Hotels: in the 18 thermal swimming pools at different temperatures (from 30 to 35°C), in 3 Kneipp paths and in the 3 pools for rehabilitation in thermal water for the psycho-physical recovery of sportspeople, in the inhalations and aerosols and in the thermal bath post fango.

The big round gown is decorated with the five pictures of the five hotels of the group: the Abano Grand Hotel, the Grand Hotel Trieste e Victoria, the Hotel Due Torri, the Hotel Metropole and the Hotel La Residence.

The costume has travelled in Europe: it took part in the gala dinner of Kaffe Siedler Ball at the Imperial Palace Hofburg of Wien, it was in Luxembourg, Cannes at Palais Stéfanie for a gala organized in partnership with the Syndacat d’Initiatives of Cannes. It has participated to the masquerade parade Maschera d’Argento set up by the major of Abano Terme and is to be seen during the typical venitian buffets organised in the hotels. Moreover, it strolls in Venice during the week of the worldwide famous Carnival.

Abano Terme, known for its natural thermal resource, offers overall well-being for the body and spirit.Located not far from Venice, it greets its guests in the month of February with the magic atmosphere of the world’s most famous Carnival. For the Carnivale 2009 the Abano Grand Hotel and the Hotel La Residence have a dedicated programme that combines party time with excursions and well-being. Candle light dinners, wine tasting, dance evenings, fashion shows and Venetian buffets with Venetian masks, guided excursions to Venice and to the Casino, made to measure wellness programmes at the Thermal Spa, relaxation by the thermal pools at 37°C, fitness room, thermal grotto, water exercise and bicycles available.

The GB Thermae Hotels offer special events for the carnivale and a unique mask for promote its 5 hotels in Abano Terme.

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2009 Summer Session, a Unique opportunity to Experience an international Creative Dimension

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NABA is proud to announce that its Summer Session has now reached its 6th edition.

NABA 2009 Summer Session is a very special one as, not only is the collaboration with Central Saint Martins London, The University of the Arts, continuing for the 4th consecutive year, but also brand new courses in collaboration with Parsons Paris; Accademia Teatro alla Scala; Forma – International Center of Photography; AMD – Akademie Mode & Design, have been activated for the period June – July 2009.

NABA offers a wide choice of Summer Courses: Introduction, Intermediate (Studio Level) and Advanced Level courses. The Summer Programs propose a wide and updated synthesis of NABA know-how, giving a view of the most significant trends of the market, of industrial creation processes, of artistic and social expression, of Interior and Product Design, Landscape Architecture, Fashion Design, Styling, Accessories, Textiles and Fibres, Fashion Marketing and Merchandising, Graphics, Photography, Communication and Theatre Lighting Design, Costume Decoration and Jewellery Design, together with the opportunity to experiment a topical project theme, under the guidance of renowned professionals and in cooperation with big companies and studios.

Introduction Level Courses are intended for students without academic background on a specific subject area and offer a unique opportunity to explore a new creative environment. These courses will concentrate on practical experimentation within the creative design process.

Intermediate Level Courses meet the needs of students with previous knowledge in that specific subject area who are keen on building upon this through an intensive and specialised training experience. Students will be immersed in a design environment simulating a professional studio, gaining profound insight into the technical components of the design process.

Advanced Level Courses are developed in collaboration with Accademia Teatro alla Scala and are intended for students attending their last years of University in the specific subject areas dealt with in the summer courses and for professionals in those specific fields who want to make a hands-on training experience in Italy.

Selected visits to museums, companies, production sites and design studios during the programs expose students to the creative and cultural environment in Italy.

Further details available at www.design-summer-courses.com

For any further information please contact us at summer@naba.it

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Fall 2009: Top 5 Makeup Trends 40+

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Fall 2009: Top 5 Makeup Trends 40+

August 2009

Dark & Dramatic

Colder temperatures bring out heavier fabrics and more layers in our clothing. We shelve our light and bright summer outfits in exchange for darker, more muted neutrals and cozy sweaters. It follows that, as our clothing becomes heavier, so would our makeup colours switch from barely there bronzed to deeper shades of neutrals. Your look would be out of balance with a ribbed V-neck sweater, tweed menswear-inspired pants, and boots with pale lip gloss, shimmery champagne eye shadow and bronzer for blush. As Fall approaches, go ahead and take some risks with a darker eye shadow and deeper lip colours. Balance your overall look by having your cosmetic colours and clothing in the same “weight”.

Makeup trends on the runway and in magazines are not always appropriate for a woman in her 40’s or more. As I research with the experts for the leading trends, one Fall trend is a “no eyebrow” look: very dark smouldering eye makeup, matte skin, and matte nude lip colour. Can you imagine that combination on yourself?! Two dark, deep eyes with a pasty pale face, and lips that fade into your cheeks. Puh-leeze! Be aware of the source of your makeup trend advice as it may be intended for a much younger audience – like your 18 year old daughter. Rule #1 as you get older is to be discerning as to where you get advice about fashion, hair, and makeup. One such makeup trend is the 80’s, punk rock fashion in neon colours with bold eye and lip colours that scream for attention. I have always taught (and still endorse) that if you were around for it the first time, it is not for you the second time. That doesn’t mean you can’t take one or two cues from the trend, but head-to-toe 80’s is definitely OUT for the 40+ woman. After extensive research, watching the runway fashion shows, and from personal experience, here are Looking Your Best Inc.’s Top 5 Makeup Trends that are sure to leave you feeling beautiful, confident, and attractively age appropriate:

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Silk Square Scarf – Trendy Formula in 2009

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What accessory for 2009 is the most useful and fashionable? A square scarf is the solution. With a square scarf, especially silk square scarves, people have no need to deal with bulky knitted scarves any more. Square scarves can’t be underestimated, from the cutting edge fashion show or the celebrity street shot, in both Europe and America. A square silk scarf can add a luxurious flair to your personal fashion. Play with the square scarf and create your own fashion formula.
As the show winner from vintage square scarves in 2008 fall/winter, D&G designers continue to take square scarves as their special fashion accessories for their Navy style series in 2009. The Vintage looks are back and still with the same class and elegance of a time gone by. Consider to coordinate a one piece swimsuit, neutral casual suit and unique cut Navy clothing with a very chic scarf buckle. This timeless, sophisticated look is perfect for holiday fashion tastes.
Since last year fall and winter, square scarves have begun to come back silently, especially after Dolce & Gabana makes a style wave that has a ton of English style; a square head scarf with retro fashion, beautiful equestrian pose from a suit and square scarf, and tying on the purse.
Hilton loves square scarves and she understands how to showcase her look with optimal accessories. Her regular dress sees an instant boosts when coupled with a colorful print square scarf. Peacock blue, dark green, and yellow with a metallic luster present a spring feel. The tassels perfectly decorate the little white top and the bright colorful bracelet harmonizes with the scarf.
Among the neutral rock costume, a gray sweater brings out a little femininity. Use a square gray scarf as a hair decoration along with a pair of sunglasses for a cool rock and roll look. It look like full of sports and casual taste for a dull gray dress. A coffee plaid square scarf is much more fashionable. Also, adornments using plaids and tassels provides the sensation of multi-layer and 3-D effects.
Add a splash of youth to your outfit by adding an abstract Graffiti patterned square scarf in pink. In addition, casual knots works great with dresses.
Smart enough to use minimal accessories to layer fashions, Belma Blair accentuates her unique monochromatic taste in dresses. The skull pattern rock fashion square scarf displays her sexy sensibility with the white skull highlight on a black background.
Rachel Bilson is knowledgeable with square scarves including how to wear it. Use a square scarf to act as a square collar for the typical sweater with a round neck and surprise yourself with a completely new look. A black sweater can be enhanced with a scarf in black and white which has geometric shapes. Square scarf imprinted with a Ukrainian design looks striking if worn with a black suit, narrow trousers and a red-colored purse.
Amy Winehouse, a UK singer, is famous for her performing or daily unique dress. As a fan of vintage style, she makes a hair butterfly bow with a black and white square scarf which works perfectly with a checked black white top.

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Latest News on Fashion Accessories 2009 From Designer Runway

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Accessories are rulling the Runway for 2009. Brilliant colors, exuberant prints, and statements of jewels lead off what hopes to be your best year yet. A sophisticated and pulled together look will exude a strong confidence in any woman. While the dress may be simple, your personality will shine through with the most current accessories. Snakeskin, ostrich, crocodile, and plenty of cheetah will be found everywhere. Shoes, handbags, bangles, scarves and belts will carry the motif in plenty, and I’ve found you can never have enough. The fearless will wear their skin in one of the bright candy colors of fushia or canary yellow. Jewelry. Make a big statement with jewelry. Make it big, and don’t be afraid to match the earrings, necklace and bracelet. We’ll be seeing lots of colorful, painted costume jewelry make a comeback. Natasha Leratti shows a crocodile cuff bracelet that creates a bold look at her website, Fashion Designer Accessories

The Clutch. Clutches will be your go-to handbag, and are small enough build a collection to go with you entire wardrobe. Michael Kors’ snakeskin clutch, $1395.00, adds an exotic touch that works for day or night. Belt. The 2009 silhouettes accentuate the waist, and belts are an instant update. Wrap around jackets, sweaters, and fitted dresses to create an hourglass effect. Belts range from metal, fabric, leather, woven fibers, faux stones and jewels. Color, color, color. Nothing updates your wardrobe instantly more than the use of a strong color. Purple, fushia, canary yellow, orange, and turquoise will be strong this spring. A khaki shift will elevated to a new level when you add your touch with bangles, belts, handbags or heels – be sure to keep to one color and don’t overdo it. Tory Burch’s line is masterful in showing the new colors against neutral. Feminine ruffles will continue to be a part of everyday dressing. As an accoutrement on heels, Christian Louboutin’s Petal Heels show a demure yet incredibly sexy side to a woman’s style. Ruffles will be part of necklaces and neckware, and seen in day as well as night. The shoes for spring take bold steps. Architectural heels, broad straps, graphic shapes, platform soles, and the continued popularity of the gladiator sandal create bold statements for any outfit. A strong shoe adds depth to the feminine, fluid shapes that come with the spring lines. Embellishment. Accessories, handbags, and shoes will offer up plenty more when shown with fringe, bows, flowers, crystals, and ruching. Paying attention to the small details when dressing will add miles to your overall look. Sequins, beads, and lame’ made everything a show stopper – Ralph Lauren showed plenty of shimmer and richness throughout his runway looks. Scarves and shawls will continue to be a welcome addition to dressing. From feminine florals to strong, abstract graphics, women will find themselves reaching for a scarf to be the ultimate topping. Show your environmentally conscious side. As more and more consumers look to conserve, save, and reuse, one of the hot designer accessories will become the reusable tote. By appealing to our sustainable side, designers are adding these to the mix. While Chanel’s $1,525.00 leather version seems a tad excessive, look for those with pretty prints, logos and shapes to make grocery shopping more chic. Today’s woman still wants to shop and update her wardrobe, even in this financially challenging time. She will be looking for higher quality items that will be versatile and long lasting. One of the most highly anticipated fashion influences will come from Michelle Obama, with her focus on unusual details to liven up classic dressing. Designers will be challenged to create a more versatile item that can work for day, office, and even evening. When perusing the designer sites, look to show you chic, well made items to add to your current wardrobe. Miami based designer Natasha Leratti knows what makes a strong women look exceptional, and pays attention to those details.

Fashion Designer, born in Europe, studied all over the world from the greatest masters in Fashion and Tailoring. Author of Fashion Bible “Fashion As An Accessory To Your Success”. Now designing and showcasing her collections her collections out of Miami, Florida.http://www.leratti.com/fashion-designer-accessories.html
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Kovels’ Top 20 Collectors’ Searches for February 2009

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Cleveland, Ohio – March 31, 2009 – Kovels.com today released its latest list of the most searched-for antiques and collectibles. See what fellow collectors were looking for in February 2009. Occupied Japan remains on top, proving that Kovels.com is one of the web’s best sources for Occupied Japan collectibles prices. Hundreds of thousands of searches take place each month on Kovels.com. With 700,000+ antiques and collectibles in its online price guide, Kovels.com is the Web’s largest price guide for antiques and collectibles. 1. Occupied Japan – No movement 2. Jewelry – No movement 3. Capo-Di Monte – Up from #4 4. Silver plate – Down from #3 5. Stoves – No movement 6. Furniture – Up from #7 7. World War II – Down from #6 8. Coca Cola -Up from #12 9. Lighters – Down from #8 10. Royal Bayreuth – Down from #9 11. Lladro – Down from #10 12. Clock – Up from #15 13. Knife – Up from #16 14. Planters Peanuts – Not listed last month 15. Dionne Quintuplets – Not listed last month 16. Doll – Down from #14 17. Copeland Spode – Up from #18 18. Josef Originals – Down from #13 19. Hutschenreuther – Down from #11 20. McCoy – Down from #17 Compared to january 2008, this was a very stable list with just two new categories. People use price guides for a number of reasons, usually to determine the value of an item that they own. If an item isn’t listed in the top 20, it doesn’t mean it is unpopular or that there isn’t a demand for it. It only means that in January there was less interest in finding prices for that item. Terry Kovel will discuss the content of this release or any other antiques and collectibles topics with accredited media. Pictures available. Contact pr@Kovels.com. About Kovels.com Terry Kovel, with her husband Ralph, has authored more than 95 books about collecting and antiques, including the best-selling annual price guide, “Kovels’ Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide.” Hailed by Parade magazine as “the duchess of the antiques world,” Terry Kovel publishes a monthly newsletter, Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles, and writes a syndicated weekly newspaper column distributed to more than 150 newspapers and websites. Terry and Ralph appeared weekly on the HGTV program “Flea Market Finds with the Kovels.” Terry’s popular website with free prices and information for collectors is http://www.Kovels.com. The Kovels’ most recent books are “Kovels’ American Collectibles, 1900 to 2000,” and “Kovels’ Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide 2009,” with 2,500 photos and 44,000 actual prices. Both are available wherever books are sold and online at http://www.Kovels.com/e?books. Terry’s latest special report is “Kovels’ Buyer’s Guide to 20th-Century Costume Jewelry,” which is available exclusively at http://www.Kovels.com/e?jewelry-report. Contact Information: pr@kovels.com Website: http://www.Kovels.com

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Make a Statement in Summer 2009 With Bold Jewelry

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While economic indicators may seem gloomy these days, predictions for splashy, statement pieces when it comes to jewelry have brightened the outlook. It seems the gloomier the headlines, the more bodacious the jewelry. This played out at Valentino’s Spring/Summer 2009 ready to wear collection, where models sashayed down the runways covered in choker jewelry necklaces – some that completely covered the model’s throat in bling. Models for designer Zac Posen donned big door knocker earrings. Marc Jacobs flaunted humungous pendants on chunky chains. The message seems clear: Bigger is better. Put away the dainty jewelry for the time being. Summer 2009 is all about statement jewelry pieces.
Summer is a wonderful time to experiment with jewelry and fashion. Geometric-shaped jewelry in bold colors plays off last season’s Art Deco trend. And while the 2008 season was about playing down clothing to highlight an accent jewelry piece, 2009 is encouraging over-the-top accessory fun. As the dog days of summer descend, we tend to show more skin and less clothing – the perfect opportunity to make a statement with jewelry.
Jewelry Necklaces
When it comes to accessorizing the neckline, think ostentatious. For instance, select an “outfit maker,” or an abstract-cut gemstone dramatically fastened to a chain to cascade down the chest. This is a great look with a sundress in a bold color, such as canary yellow, orange or red. This season’s low-cut necklines are the perfect backdrop to the over-the-top jewelry necklace. Beads also continue to be a choice trend when it comes to jewelry necklaces. The warm days are an ideal time to pair this versatile and creative look with your summer styles.
Earrings
This season’s long, dramatic earrings (also called “shoulder dusters”), pair beautifully with sun-kissed shoulders and strappy styles. Go for a dazzling pair of chandelier or dangle earrings that draw attention. Yellow gold continues to be the top metal choice in jewelry. A pair of yellow gold dangly earrings are the perfect accessory for reflecting the sun. It won’t lose its color intensity with prolonged sun exposure for quite some time. Again, be bold so the earrings can stand alone, and you can forgo a jewelry necklace.
Bracelets and Bangles
There’s something effortless and fun about a bold bangle to accessorize the arm. Choose one in fuchsia or lime green to highlight the color in a patterned sun dress. Whether it’s a chunky rough-cut gemstone or a collection of metallic bracelets worn together, wrist candy can spice up an outfit instantly. Another hot trend is to layer bracelets of different styles and shapes on the wrist for a “hippie chic” look. From skulls to roses to love sayings, tattoo print bangles are a fun and edgy jewelry choice best worn with denim and tank tops. For a more natural look, leather, wood, beads, and feathers mix together well.
Jewelry’s Hottest
Continue to seek out mixed media jewelry in unlikely finishes, colors and patterns. Bib-style and large statement jewelry necklaces is an instant trendsetter. Leather, turquoise and feathers are another great jewelry combination. When it comes to catching summer’s glow, choose pieces with lots of shine, such as heavy metal, crystals and rhinestones. As always, gold and silver are in this season paired with bright colored accents and stones in jewelry necklaces and bracelets. When it comes to vintage, everything old is new again. Vintage jewelry, such as a right-hand ring or grandmother’s costume jewelry adds an instant touch of whimsy to any look.
Like depressed economies of decades before, the response in fashion and jewelry often takes its inspiration from Hollywood and the stuff of dreams. Although your budget may not allow for splurges in jewelry, you can still add a few signature pieces to channel your inner summer goddess. A little bling can go a long way in not just brightening your wardrobe, but your outlook too.

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