Amazing Jewelry, brings a stylish 2010

The word jewelry comes from the word jewel, which was anglicized from the Old French word “joule” in the 13th century. Further, it is related also with the Latin word “jocale”, meaning plaything. Jewelry is the body adornment and it is very famous in the females and has a long history. It is used as a necklace, ring, bracelet, hairpins and toe rings made from gemstones, precious metals or other substances.Origin of the Jewelry shows it is made up of metals, bone, animal teeth, shell, wood, and carved stone.
Jewelry trends can not face recession. So  people always like to use the jewelry and the designers have shown the jewelry with different style, design and with the mixture of beads, stones, diamond and precious malts. Even in this year of 2010 jewelers introduce in the market  the attractive pieces as when you visit the jewelry shop, you see lots of variety.And it becomes difficult to make jewelry collection. The prices of the gold are touching the sky  instead of this the gold jewelry is always in use. It’s impossible to consider any occasion complete without the jewelry.
Now the jewelry designers present jewelry in a casual yet stylish way with versatility. Ladies can have the jewels of Brass, silver, wood and beads with the touch of diamond stones.

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Jazz Festival in New Orleans Fashion

I am headed to Jazz Fest in New Orleans on Thursday and wanted to share this New Orleans inspired post for my trip. New Orleans is the perfect city to wear a bit of lace and old fashioned jewelry. But walking around all day you need a good pair (and of course stylish shoes). And last but not least some cut-offs and a rock and roll style bag with fringe and a long strap that won't get in the way when you are dancing in the streets.

Shown: Butterfly Lace Frill Hem $65 Topshop, Antik Batik Bongo Bag $320 Net-a-Porter, Gap Destructed jean shorts $25, Narciso Sunglasses - Roberto Cavalli $285 Forzieri.

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Alexis Bittar Jewelry

I am lusting after these blue green hues and "drunken cut" stones. The gold only makes them more magical and glittery. Very Blue Lagoon

Alexis Bittar Crystal Encrusted Goldplated Cuff Bracelet, $495

Modern Georgian Framed Green Amethyst Earrings, $295
Alexis Bittar Faceted Hydroquartz Ring, $245
Alexis Bittar "Modern Georgian Amy" Green Amethyst Hydroquartz Drop..., $245
Alexis Bittar 'Miss Havisham' Interlaced Earrings, $225
Modern Georgian Framed Green Amethyst Ring, $245

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La Mer Watch Contest Giveaway

La Mer Watch Contest Giveaway

La Mer Collections’ Watches were born from Martine Ilana’s journeys. The latest collection was inspired by Costa Rica. La Mer is giving away three watches from the Costa Rica Collection to Fashion Plate readers. All you need to do is create a Costa Rican inspired outfit to pair with one of these three watches (Bali Stud Wrap Watch, Aqua Vintage Detailed Watch and Lipstick Pink Oversized Square Watch) Email a 500 x 500 dpi JPG of your outfit to fashionplateblog@yahoo.com. We can't wait to see what you come up with!

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