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6 Tips For Wearing Statement Earrings

By CountryDutchess.com

They're big, they're bold, and they're hard to miss! They're called "statement earrings" - named so for a reason: They make a statement! From their bold designs to their dazzling colors, these are the earrings you wear when you want to get noticed!

On the other hand ....you do want to get noticed for all the right reasons! Unfortunately, if don't wear your statement earrings in quite the right way, well, your statement could end being "I'm fashion clueless" !

Well, we don't want that to happen! So we asked our designers to come up with a few guidelines for making the best possible fashion statement with your "statement earrings!"

How To Wear A Statement Earring

1. Keep other jewelry to a minimum. And we do mean minimum! If you wear a necklace, limit it to a thin chain with no more than a small pendant. You can add a couple of bangles and maybe a ring - but you want the earrings to do all the work - so don't distract the eye with other baubles!

2. Statement earrings look best with simple outfits - like that little black dress or pantsuit or even jeans and a tee. If your clothing is garnished with lots of sequins, sparkles or other embellishments there's just too much going on for a statement earring to take center stage.,

3. If your statement earring is in a color , then choose one other accessory in that same color - and no more than two. If your statement earrings are red, for example, you can choose a red bag and red shoes - or red shoes and red belt - but not all three. Again, you want to keep the focus on the earrings.

4. Statement earrings look best when there's not a lot competing for attention - so try to keep necklines lower than your collar bone. The other option is to wear them with a solid color turtleneck to act as a "frame" for the earring. Neutral colors such as black, white, cream, tan, plum or navy form the most attractive frame for most statement earring styles.

5. Put on your earrings before you put on your make-up. More so than any other style of jewelry,a statement earring is right next to your face, so it's almost like part of your cosmetic look. That means you probably want to skip the glittery eye shadow or blush and opt for a cleaner simpler look. Having your earrings on while you apply your make up will help you build a total look without overdoing it.

6. Scale down your other accessories. If you're wearing a statement earring, skip the "statement bag" or "statement belt". You only need one outstanding item per outfit - so let your earrings shine!

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Chandelier Earring Style Tips

by CountryDutchess.com

Aren't you just wild over those fabulous new mega chandelier earrings - the ones that can turn even the most inexpensive little black dress into an expensive WOW look?

We love 'em too - but we've also noticed that many women with pierced ears are turning away from the larger-than-life styles simply because they pull and tug on ear lobes - and make those already larger-than-life holes even bigger.

Well don't be left out in the fashion cold - we have a solution: Look for these stunning new chandelier earrings in Clip ON style.

Now if you're thinking OMG they will pinch like no tomorrow -and give me a whopper of a headache- well, that that certainly would be no Cheap Chic Bargain, now would it ?

But what can give you all the look without any of the ear-aches is sticking to just a few simple rules when looking for clip on styles.

In fact, we can tell you absolutely, positively that if you follow the guidelines below not only will you end up with a clip on earring that doesn't pinch, hurt or tug on your ear, you will be able to wear even the most outrageously large fashionable chandeliers without ending up with craters in your pierced ears! So follow our design team's advice and look for the following:

Clip On Chandelier Earring Tip # 1: Look for balance in the earring design. One of the reasons clip on earrings hurt is because they are poorly balanced, especially heavy chandelier earrings. The lack of balance pulls on the ears and causes the pain.
To find a balanced earring design look for the weight to be evenly spread throughout the earring, with the bottom of the earring wider than the top. When a design is top heavy, or all the beads are clustered in one section, the balance is off and a pulling on the earlobes will occur.

Clip On Chandelier Earring Tip # 2: Look for a clip size that is in proportion to the earring. If the earring is large, or long and it's suspended from a thin, non adjustable clip wire, then it's likely to cut into your ears after an hour or two of wear. If the earring is large, the clip in the back of the earring should be substantial to hold it in place without pinching.

Clip On Chandelier Earring Tip # 3: Whenever possible look for adjustable back clips - either those with a tension screw back that adjusts to the size of your ear lobe, or tension set clips that close according to the size of your ear lobe. When checking for these in a store, the clip should be able to stop at any point between open and completely closed. If your earring has only two positions - fully opened or snap shut, then it's likely to pinch.

Clip On Chandelier Earring Tip # 4: When purchasing the "look of lever backs" - a popular new clip on style that
simulates the look of a pierced earring - always look for the adjustable screw back styling. Clip ons with the look of pierced that have a simple snap back closure will almost always pinch and pull on your ears, especially if the earring is substantial.

Clip On Chandelier Earring Tip # 5 : Finally, for the most comfortable clip on Bohemian style earrings look for designs that are suspended from a bead that in turn is attached to a loop situated on the front of the earring - not swinging freely from a loop at the bottom of the earring.

If the entire weight of the design swings from a loop that comes close to or at the bottom of your ear lobe, the weight is more likely to create tension - and that creates a painful pull on your ears. By placing the weight of the earring in the center of the lobe your ear will support the earring and keep away the pain!

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7 Tips For Choosing Chandelier Earrings

by Colette Bouchez
for CountryDutchess.com

They turned from a trend to a fashion classic - and there's no sign they'll be disappearing any time soon!

We're talking chandelier earrings - and from daytime to night-time they can turn even the simplest outfit into a high styled and very current look.

At the same time not every chandelier earring style is right for every woman, or every outfit. In fact, chose the wrong style chandelier earring and you can look not only look fashionably out-of-sync, you may even look a little silly.

So how to do you know what type of chandelier earring to choose? Here a few tips that can help!

1. Never wear a chandelier earring longer than your neck. If it's touching the top of your shoulder when you're standing, it's going to be dangling into your cleavage by the time you sit down! Instead choose a style that leaves at least 1 inch of space between the bottom of the earring and the top of your shoulders.

Qwik measuring guide: Put your thumb ( nail side down) on your collarbone and extend your index finger up till it hits your jawline. Without moving your fingers take your hand away and measure the distance between your thumb and index finger. That should be about the right length for your chandelier earring - for most women it's an earring between 2.5" and 2.75" long.


2. If your face is broad or round, or if you have even a slight double chin avoid chandelier earrings with a wide bottom. Instead, opt for a longer, slimmer silhouette that elongates the face and trims your profile. Ir your face is very long and thin, give it more balance with a chandelier that offers more depth and width at the bottom.


3. You can wear a chandelier during the daytime for a bohemian casual chic look. But do choose a shorter length - no more than 2" long - and stick to plain gold or silver metals; or natural gemstones like jade or amber. Skip the sparkling crystals for daytime.



4. If you have short hair - or you're wearing your hair up in a bun - your earring should fall no lower than bottom of your jaw line. An earring that is too long will make short hair look out of proportion.


5. If your hair is shoulder length or longer, opt for a longer earring to keep the look vertical. An earring that is too short breaks the line and can make your face appear fuller. If you don't want to wear a long chandelier earring than opt for a short drop earring with single stone or bead.

6. Never, ever, ever wear a large or showy necklace with chandelier earrings. Even a strand of pearls can be "over-the-top" if your chandeliers are significant. Instead, opt for a single stone pendant, one or two fine chains, or if you simply adore beads, make sure the strand is long - at least 24 inches or more. You don't want your jewelry to compete or fight!


7. You can dramatically turn any day out into instantly glamorous evening look by simply adding a pair of chandelier earrings. For a subdued look choose either all silver or gold, or black jet stones or beads; for a pop of color match your chandelier's to your bag and shoes.

For example, dress up last year's little black dress with red chandeliers, red high heels and a red bag and you're a knock out!


All earrings pictured courtesy of CountryDutchess.com and are available in pierced or clip on ! Click on each design to learn more - or visit CountryDutchess.com for the widest selection of designer earrings in clip on and pierced!

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