Accessorizing with copper jewellery

Spring is officially here and I say this not because we had 17 degrees weather yesterday and it's great again today but because my hay fever is kicking in which I absolutely dread but hooray for spring.  On such great sunshiny days there is no way I'm wearing trousers so out came my long printed gypsy skirt from la redoute which felt sooooo good.  My woollen trousers and cardigans only set me on fire in this great bout of weather.

Time to pack away those heavy coats and sweaters and bring out the light denim jackets, my spring summer wardrobe staple. I do love this look with the rust color skirt and denim shirt picking up the blue in the skirt. 

But I'm going to play Gok Wan here and add a brown leather belt or even a blue leather belt some copper earrings and a copper necklace and copper bracelet (my personal favorite being my bali girl copper jewellery set).  Then put on my rose metallic brown leather sandals and grab my oval brown leather handbag or maybe the red for a bit of accent colour and voila I look like I just stepped out of vogue - talk about transforming high street into designer high fashion.  

Free Prize Draw at Munique

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The last day to enter this competition is May 10th, 2010. The winner will be drawn on May 11 and contacted via the facebook messaging facility. So look out for a message and your facebook name on Munique's blogspot and facebook page as it could be you. Good luck to you all!!!!
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Copper bracelet give away

Join Munique on Facebook today and be in with a chance to win this gorgeous cuff copper bracelet absolutely free. 

Click the "like button" on the Munique Fashion's facebook fan box to the top left of the page now and you will automatically be entered into the prize draw.  The last day to enter this competition is May 10th, 2010.  The winner will be drawn on May 11 and contacted via the facebook messaging facility.  So look out for a message and your facebook name on Munique's blogspot and  facebook page as it could be you.  Good luck to you all!!!!

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Animal print and Cheryl Cole

Animal print has come a long way since Fred Flintsone’s animal print dress. In fact I cannot remember a time when leopard print has not been in fashion. Marks and Spencer has hit the mark with this leopard print dress accessorized with leopard print shoes and leopard print bag. click here to shop this look and make it your own. I do love the accent of the red belt.


The red belt on the dress from Marks and Spencer is reminisccent of the red trim on this leopard print dress worn by Leighton Meester and accessorized with open toe red shoe.
Whether it is a trend that takes your fancy, the animal print trend is here to stay as it is never out of fashion. Leopard print as a part a relevant fashion trend is a must have for any capsule wardrobe. For those who find wearing animal or leopard print a bit much then go for leopard print accessories like scarves, belts, handbags or even handmade jewellery accessories like this feline copper pendant. Feline copper bracelet and copper earrings are also available.

While sequence and glitter is always a favorite christmas party wear, animal print can certainly be jazzed up with accents of red accessories to capture that christmas spirit and still look sexy and glamourous. Below we see Ola Jordan looking absolutely glamourous in leoapard print dress performing a foxtrot with celebrity partner -sports presenter Chris Hollins on Strictly Come Dancing - week 8.



Leopoard or animal print is a favorite with celebs like Cheryl Cole who in thew last XFactor 2008 with Alexandra Burke wore a Dolce & Gabbana Pre-Fall 2008 leopard print ensemble and also accessorizes with animal print handbag and leopard Louboutin shoe boots.

Wearing Tribal and Ethnic Jewellery

Ethnic and tribal jewellery can be very elegant, sophisticated and stately especially the pieces that are like wearable art. Statement pieces like this Clasp Necklace oozes of dramatic appeal. This necklace is made using gold metal clasps to create a stunning Cleopatra like necklace that flattens out on the chest in majestic style.



Tribal and ethnic jewellery is a key element when trying to achieve the boho look or the folk look. The boho look is reflective of the hippie styles of the 1960’s. Essentially the boho look which emerged on the fashion scene in 2000 is an ethnic look that throws together clothing and accessories inspired by styles worn by native people from around the world.


Boho look

Maxi dress one of the key elements of the Boho look

The folk look which emerged on the catwalks in 2007 was characterized by the use of paisley prints, tassels and fringing detail and was a bit of a hybrid of the boho trend.


Tunic dress

Whatever your style, tribal and ethnic jewellery is a must for any wardrobe. Go for pieces that will make a statement time and time again and those that will team nicely with several outfits. Copper and brass jewellery for instance is a bit like gold jewellery which can be used to accessorize most outfits. This Modern Man copper bracelet is very tribal indeed.


Add interest to neutrals and monotone outfits with this statement fringe necklace using earthly colors.

Copper Jewellery

I remember when copper jewellery symbolised copper bracelets worn for medicinal purposes. Now copper and brass jewellery is one of the trendiest fashion materials worn today. And I can see why as jewellery designers are creating much more unique contemporary jewellery pieces using both copper and brass.

Like anything else copper jewellery can be dressed up or dressed down. This exquisite handcrafted copper and brass jewellery set entitled "grapevine" (necklace and earrings) is certainly dressed up mounted on a six strand seed. This set is simply breathtaking with stunning detailing given to the interpretation of the hanging vine on both necklace and earring. A perfect and timeless addition to your jewellery collection.



This "Thorn" copper necklace is mounted on plaited leather straps for a more casual look. This stunning creation of thorns within a necklace is handcrafted in copper and brass.


Brass with its muted yellow tone gives off the glow of gold as you can see in this handcrafted cuff copper and brass bracelet "Bali Girl". No doubt jewellery designers looking for cheaper alternatives to rising gold prices over the last 5-7 years turned their creative juices to copper and brass.

The intricate designs that jewellery designers can attain using copper and brass is simply breathtaking. This detailed interpretation of a bird handcrafted in copper and brass makes this piece very unique indeed.

Most good jewellery designers of copper and brass jewellery will coat their jewellery designs with a special coating to avoid tarnishing making copper and brass jewellery very easy to maintain. Coated or not brass is a relatively tarnish resistant metal and easy to clean as well.

You can clean your brass jewellery using hot soapy water. Alternatively lemon juice on it s own or lemon juice mixed with vinegar, salt or baking soda can be used. Sourmilk and natural unflavoured yoghurt are other options for cleaning your brass jewellery.

Spring into fashion

Spring into fashion with this Pure Linen Sleeveless Belted Dress from Marks and Spencer's new portfolio range. This linen dress is part of Portfolio's Monaco trend - a luxurious range featuring smart tailoring and elegant dresses. Sophisticated prints and flashes of gold add glamour against a striking palette of black and cream. This linen dress is also available in black and can only be purchased online from Marks and Spencer

While the green appears to be more of a casual wear, this same linen dress in black looks very dressy and would look stunning with Munique's Onyx, Lava Stone and Prith Bracelet

Complete the look in green with Munique's Bali Girl bracelet in shiny and majestic copper and brass and Munique's dot centric earrings.

Onyx, Lava Stone and Prith Bracelet



Bali Girl bracelet

dot centric earrings

Etsy Find - Mantra Pants by Zelaya

More online bargains ..... these manta pants by Zelaya are handmade out of 100% raw cotton and comes in its natural color. It has drawstring on front and a classic cut. Available in XS, S, M, or L upon request.Usually costs US$80, but on discount for this holiday season at US$68

Zelaya is dedicated to creating a line of clothes, handbags, and accessories that embraces fair trade values and transcends ephemeral trends through traditional and classic design with a contemporary sensibility. Their items are meant to last for generations and embody the innate intelligence and beauty of nature, tradition, and simplicity. Their philosophy and design aesthetic is inspired by El Salvador their home.

Complete this look with Munique's Rose Sandals in Metallic Leather



Accessorize with this Modern Man Bracelet in Copper and Brass by Anderson for that final touch of style.