The fashion jewellery counter at your local boutique or department store is, quite literally, a treasure chest of ideas for wedding accessories for brides and bridesmaids. If you're unaccustomed to shopping for jewellery, you'll be amazed by the affordability and great selection of items from international manufacturers as well as local designers.
Glittery Gifts
Necklaces are among the most popular gifts for bridesmaids. The wide selection in many fashion jewellery collections means you could pick a different style to suit each attendant, rather than give identical pieces, while still keeping a consistent look. Or, for something a little different, funky hairpins make unusual gifts and can be used to accent romantic upswept hairstyles for the wedding.
For a young flower girl, a pearl choker can be just the right size, and she'll love receiving a "grown-up" piece of jewellery. Several manufacturers include children's sizes of fashion jewellery. Charming alternatives include sparkly barrettes, a charm bracelet or a classic heart-shaped locket pendant.
Wearing it Well
For the bride, there's an endless variety of wedding accessories. Classic pieces can include a crystal collar, drop earrings or a beaded neckpiece, but there's really no stopping you when you look at all the options. To start, some fashion jewellery suggestions to add a little extra shine to your natural wedding-day sparkle:
- Pin a dazzling brooch to a spot that draws attention to a detail of your dress, such as the top of your train, a shoulder strap or the bodice of a strapless gown.
- Entwine a pearl necklace through long, braided hair for a romantic Rapunzel look.
- Dare to wear something other than white or silver in your bridal jewellery. Consider coloured stones: pale blue, pink or yellow faux gems or iridescent crystals to make a sparkling statement and pick up on the colours of a bouquet. Consider the warmth of gold to complement a rich, ivory gown.
- Wrap a long crystal necklace around your wrist several times for a chunky, bold look, or around your waist once to dress-up the simplest of gowns.
- Mix old and new pieces: new faux-pearl drop earrings can complement a prized heirloom pearl necklace, for example. Many fashion jewellery lines offer inexpensive styles that echo the style and detail of cherished pieces.
- Glitter all over, with discrete placement of body jewelry, such as the removable crystal tattoos, right, recently introduced by Swarovski. Delicately placed around your wrist, neck or ankle—or wherever you dare—these gems are a cool alternative to dangly jewellery.
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