Metallics, sculpted resins in smooth and bold designs, semi-precious gemstones, Murano-style glass, shell and crystal glass are all setting the glamorous trends in fashion jewelry this summer.
Let's look at how these materials are being used to create artistic beauty:
? Heavy necklaces and cuff bracelets
? Chokers and shorter necklaces
? Large pendants
? Earrings and bracelets using concentric circles and bold loops
? Link bracelets
? Bangles
? Brooches reflecting a garden theme with blossoms, butterflies, lady bugs, and dragonflies
? Chunky rhinestone or Swarovski-crystal rings
Handbags
Naturally, we can't forget one of our favorite accessories. Handbags! A handbag is the ultimate accessory to complete your outfit and adorn your uniqueness. The big themes for summer 2007 are:
? Oversized bags in patent leather, pebble-grain leather, clear plastic or quilt
? Metallic bags in silver, gold and bronze
? The envelope bag or a clutch in metallics or shiny satin
You're a style trendsetter with any of these handbags.
Shoes
Naturally, you can't forget the importance of wearing the perfect shoe for the summer. So, what are the key styles this year?
? Platform sandals
? Mary Jane ankle-strap shoes
? T-strap shoes
? Wedge platforms
? Lucite heels
? Peep-toe shoes
? Wood or cork heels
The heel height continues to go from one extreme to the other this season. Flat or extremely high, pointy or round, shiny or bright, is filling the store shelves and pounding the streets.
And what are the key colors dominating fashion jewelry, handbags and shoes?
? Gold
? Silver
? Gray
? White
? Light browns
? Animal-print
? Peach
? Aqua
? Fuchsia
? Mint green
? Teal green
? Yellow
Keep in mind that fashion jewelry is indispensable this season, not only because it is the fashion trend, but because it reaches an historical high in artistic beauty. When it comes to handbags, oversized is the name of the game. For shoes, it's height and metallics. So, for summer 2007 big and bold is the style. Mix and match accessories with the easier trends in clothing this summer and you'll be adorning your inner trendsetter! Most importantly, have fun with playing with integrating some of the summer 2007 fashion accessory trends into your wardrobe.
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