Holiday 2010 - The Age Of Elegance - On A Budget!

By CountryDutchess.com

So...how could you miss those glorious Ivanka Trump wedding pictures - and all the GORGEOUS jewelry! The doyenne of big business and high style definitely set a new standard for elegance - which is why we at CountryDutchess were thrilled out of our sneakers that her new look meshed so beautifully with our exciting New Age of Elegance Holiday Jewels Collection!

In fact, this is not only the year when truly elegant jewelry takes center stage, it's also the year when elegance is micro-defined by personal style -and finding yours is easier than ever!
At the same time, who has that Trump jewelry budget? Sadly, not us! But ... if you know the key factors to look for you can find fabulous costume jewelry with elegant styling that rivals that of any princess! To this end our design directors offer up these tips on not only finding and defining your personal elegant style, but finding the looks that match it - on a budget!

Holiday Elegance - 2010
If you love, love, love that Ivanka Trump wedding look then you are woman of Timeless Elegance -represented by antique jewels in old world style. It's a look straight out of Windsor Castle - or that Old Hollywood glamour styling of the 1920's and 30's - and it's timeless appeal makes it an elegant choice in any holiday setting.

Styles to look for: Lots of princess cut cz diamonds, matte silver pearls, and lots of pave bangle bracelets. Think Ivanka Trump and that timelessly elegant wedding ensemble!




MODERN ELEGANCE

Next comes Modern Elegance - a combination of new money and old world glamour! Here, think of modern elegant role models like Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johannsen - women who blend old world grace with new world sensibility for a look that is totally fresh, new and yet elegant.

Styles to look for include those large Oscar Winning teardrop earrings, crystal chandelier earrings in unexpected colors like smokey plum or Orchid, and bangles with deep embossing and pave crystals.





SOPHISTICATED ELEGANCE

Finally comes the look of Sophisticated Elegance - for the woman who knows it all - but is very discreet about who she tells! Here, think of women like like Kate Winslet, Katherine Heigel and Katherine Zeta Jones. Indeed, Sophisticated Elegance is all about the woman who knows who she is, doesn't need to impress anyone but somehow always impresses everyone!

To achieve this look go for simple jewelry with elegant touches such as Museum Style drop earrings with lots of ornate detail and sparkling crystals in unexpected cuts and colors. Also look for soft, antiqued shades of green, blue and rose in large teardrop earrings that define sophistication and style!

And ... don't forget how easily you can turn the simplest little black dress into a glorious holiday outfit by simply adding that one great pair of Romantic Chandelier Earrings! Choose gold or silver for a more sophisticated elegant look or go totally modern and chic with a bright color - and bring it together with a matching belt, shoes or bag.


The Short Chandelier!

For a new fashion twist look for the brand new "Short Chandelier" - full, jazzy earrings with lots of flirty motion in lengths no longer than 2.5" . Perfect for the petite gal, but equally gorgeous on all women who want to bring the attention to their beautiful eyes!






STILETTO DIAMONDS

Also making a comeback this holiday season : The "stiletto" earring - those glamour girl long stone drops and dangles with an antique look and feel.

Again, turn that little black dress, business suit or even a simple black turtle neck and slacks into a sophisticated holiday look by adding stiletto earrings and pave bangle, and one cocktail ring - bingo, you're done!

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