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Personalized jewelry makes the perfect gift.

November 24th 2010 03:04

Getting the perfect gift for your special someone can be a harrowing experience. Clothes are difficult to gauge, and getting him or her clothes that don't fit can be really embarrassing. Electronics? Too impersonal. Chocolates? Flowers? How about a crystal figurine? Boring, been done, and isn't going to impress her.

A gift needs to feel personal, warm, and thoughtful. Jewelry is always a strong and memorable gift, especially if you can convey a sense of ownership to the receiver. What better way than to get them personalized jewelry. maxandchloe.com have a truly beautiful selection of personalized jewelry ideas to please even the most discerning tastes.

Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants, and even rings in a variety of styles and precious metals. Monogrammed, etched and I even saw what looked to be an initial ring carved out of ivory or Meerschaum. The amount of styles to choose from are overwhelming. You can choose from 14 and 18 karat gold, silver, and even diamond monograms.

By far, my favorite piece was the "Privileged Cherub Initial Ring". Gold plated accents and a large pendant style front make for a truly breathtaking ring that will really get peoples attention. I mentioned this ring earlier as possibly being carved out of some kind of mineral or ivory. The site does not elaborate, but regardless it's amazing and your significant other will wear it with pride.

Christmas is just around the corner, and before the snow has even melted, Valentines Day will be here. So when the time comes to get him/her a gift they will cherish for years to come, go visit maxandchloe.com. You won't be disappointed.

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Posted By: David Nezelek - Category: Jewelry

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Things to consider when buying vintage goods

November 24th 2010 02:30

Things to consider when buying vintage goods
By:Julie27

There are so many ways to buy fashion apparels these days. You can purchase your fashion items in physical stores, online stores, online auctions, expos or high-end auctions. But whatever method you choose, there are general guidelines you should follow.

When buying designer cheap , vintage stuffs, you have to find your size - get a quick reading on an un-sized garment, hold it against your body and see how it hangs relative to arms, legs, bust and waistline. But you MUST try it on to be sure. Don't EVER buy a piece, even as simple as a tank top, without trying it on. Finally, with vintage clothes, put them on gently at half speed--it's sad to have to buy something just because you ripped it a new neckline.

Recognize quality garments - Great buttons, beautiful interior seams, unusual details (like cuffs of a peculiar shape), welted buttonholes (the kind that look like mail slots) any detail that looks like it took some thought and effort rather than run-of-the-mill. The more experience you get shopping at secondhand stores, the better and wiser you get. Also, try not to blow a couple dollars here and there constantly buying stuff -- it's much smarter to save up for a really great, high-quality piece that you'll wear and wear for years.

If you're looking to pump up your wardrobe with designer clothes , consignment may be a great, cost-effective way to do it. Then again you have to consider several things. Find a good consignment store by searching in an affluent, fashion forward neighborhood to save about 70% off retail. The best time to buy current merchandise is halfway through a season you can find items brought in by style mavens who are already through with them.

The best bargains are usually the most expensive -- it's difficult to get 30-40% off retail for an Armani. Look for core pieces, such as a Calvin Klein pantsuit, which can be purchased for a few hundred dollars. You can build from there and accessorize. Shop by feel -- you'll appreciate the better fabrics. And once you start wearing better cut clothing it's hard to go back.

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Posted By: David Nezelek - Category: Dresses, Skirts, Jackets, Pants, Shoes, Jewelry, Accessories

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Sexy Halloween Costumes for the Ladies

August 4th 2010 16:51

Halloween is less than 2 months away and I know that some of you ladies are probably going to wait until the last minute to get your costume. I don't relish the thought of wading through a sea of people to find that the costume you want is sold out, and the rest aren't in your size, or they are missing pieces. This happens all too often and it really sours the mood on what is normally a really fun holiday.

I stumbled across a site that has some really sexy Halloween costumes. They look fantastic and all of your favorites are there. The French Maid, the Police woman, the Nurse. But wait, this site goes way beyond that. It took me a while to navigate through all of the amazing costumes and accessories but I was astounded at some of the costumes I saw.

The forces of good and evil battle it out as either an angel or a devil. You can be a beer girl like in those commercials(The kind from Germany or Holland) A Geisha, a Girl Scout, Fairytale beings, a Fireman,Flight Attendant, a Vampire, the list is too extensive. With over 1,100 costumes in all sizes(plus sizes too!) it would be hard to match the selection and ease of getting your costume here.

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Antique Jewels

December 9th 2009 00:35

by Alex Stapledon
Jewelry, universally, could definitely add statement to a person's appearance. Not only by wearing but simply by owning antique jewelry would make the owner stand out from the rest. Particular old jewelries do not just have beauty and elegance, the story it brings from the moment it was made through the times it has gone by is what contributes to its allure.

To be called Antique Jewellry, the jewelry at stake has to be 70 years old or above and possess a traditional design. There are instances when they are called Vintage Jewelry or Estate Jewelry; because they are the treasures of their respective time periods, a legacy of the old times, a historical artifact.

When the world was not yet old, Things were still manually done, hence jewelries were crafted with bare hands. In the early 1700 to mid 1800, during the Georgian Era, jewels were crafted manually, thus each crafted piece is inimitable. Designs were nature-inspired like birds and leaves, and with common addition of valuable stones. Georgian jewelry is quite extraordinary.

Romantic Jewelries were produced in 1837-1855 during the early Victorian Era. Similar to Georgian jewelries, patterns were of that of nature depicted onto gold . Respective to that time period, brooches and lockets were used at daytime; colored gems and precious stones were used at night time.

The husband of Queen Victoria was known to have died in the mid-Victorian from 1856-1880, thus jewelries during this period were known as Mourning Jewelries. Solemn and grave designs were common and depict murky shaded stones like jet, onyx, amethyst and garnet. This time period is also called the Grand Victorian Era because despite the bereavement, jewelries were made more creatively with colorful shells, mosaics and gemstones .

In the late Victorian period which was believed to be from 1875 to 1890, Aesthetic Jewelries were born . Patterns of precious ornaments included diamonds, sapphire, peridot and spinel. Famously used jewelries included star and semi-circular designs and intricate hat pins.

In the last years of the 19th century and the early years of the 20th century, a lot of workers and jewelers alike rebelled against the lifeless production of machineries which came with the birth of Industrial Revolution . They opposed the use of machines and opted to return to handmade production . Gems during this period were simple in pattern, but nevertheless with vivid and auster stones and were called Arts and Crafts Jewelries.

The late 1800 to early 1900 produced the ornaments called Art Nouveau jewelries. Comparable to the preceding time period that created nature-inspired treasures. Conceptualized by Rene Jules Lalique in France and other jewelers in America, this time age presented natural designs such as butterflies, dragons, orchids, snakes and the favorite motifs included lilies. Extensive utilization of precious and semi-precious gemstones, horn, copper shell, tortoise shell, ivory and shells was the norm.

Edward took over the reigning from 1901 to 1915 when his mother Victoria died . During this period, Edwardian Jewelries were made of expensive gemstones such as diamonds, emeralds and rubies and elaborate designs were the trend.

During the Art Deco Period from 1915-1935, Art Deco jewelries were Influenced by African, Egyptian and Japanese themes and were known for spiky lines and vivid shades in geometric figures. Bakelite, celluloid, enamel and doublets were more commonly utilized as part of jewelry designs than in the prior years. Necklaces were long and bracelets were worn many at a time. Chokers were a common accessory made with amber and murano seeds. Highly polished metals were utilized for accessories.

And finally the Retro Jewelries from 1945-1960 accessories were dazzling, bold and intricate; and inspired by Hollywood. Commonly worn were cocktail rings, bracelets, watches, necklaces and charm bracelets.

Alex Stapledon is a writer for http://www.antiques.com.au

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Pin Up Girl Clothing. You need these clothes.

December 4th 2009 16:11

So, what is vintage culture without vintage clothing? Or clothing that looks vintage at least. If you really want that pin up girl look but don't have the time to pick through piles of crap a the Salvation Army you should seriously consider heading on over to pinupgirlclothing.com

They have a great selection of world class looking threads and really hot models to show it off with. You can see Masuimi Max (she's one of my favorites.)and a host of other hotties showing off the pinup girls wares, err wears? They have dresses, swim wear, shoes, streetwear, men's clothing, Halloween customs, and more! Here's a couple of examples

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