Handmade jewellery gifts and leather bags for mother's day

I simply cannot resist a good sale. Can you?  While I try to remain sensible I can end up getting what I don't need.  That said sales are a great time to get those much needed gifts and with mothers day fast approaching I took advantage of Munique 50% discount to get my mother a stunning handmade jewellery gift set  for mother's day.  Okay so I may have picked a handsome fan pearl necklace for myself as well but I do have expensive taste so I must seek out a bargain when I can and half price on handmade jewellery is as good as you can get.  With  a range of jewellery suitable for all occasions and all budgets you are bound to find that unique gift for her at Munique

Handmade jewellery is not the only ladies gifts on offer though.  There are exquisite wooden jewellery boxes to store your precious jewellery gifts, ggorgeous leather handbags as well as scarves and handmade leather sandals and everything is half price once you spend £50 or more and use discount code - mothers day - at checkout.  But hurry offer ends this weekend Sunday March 13, 2011 so shop online now at http://www.thesymphony-life.com/ and remember to tell your friends about the sale.  They will love you for it. Start tweeting and sharing on facebook now.

Unique fashion accessories and your capsule wardrobe

A friend of mine just asked me to save her a georgeous burgundy pink beaded necklace, just in, that is perfect for an outfit she has.  She also tried on this turquoise beaded bracelet which looked great on her but then she said "but I don't have clothes to match this bracelet."  So I said to her, "why not start with the accessories and build an outfit from there".  Interior decorators find a focal point, be it fabric, a serving tray etc and create a theme around it for a room so what's to stop us from building an outfit from accessories up when it comes to fashion.

Strangely enough I'm never been deterred from buying unique jewellery and fashion accessories because I don't have an outfit in my wardrobe to match.  As long as it good quality, unusual, stylish and makes a statement I buy it and add to my wardrobe of fashion accessories.  When I bought this belt for instance I had no idea how I was going to wear this belt and with what.

  But I loved the pearl and burgundy colours, the plaited detail and the fact that it is a leather belt at a great price.  This belt sat in my wardrobe for months before I wore it.   The tribal necklace I have had for over 20 years.  At the time I bought it I didn't even know these fashion terms.  I simply liked the necklace because it seemed unusual and now 2 decades later it is still fashionable and I'm wearing tribal and ethnic jewellery.  Now that is what I call a classical jewellery piece.  The metallic handmade leather sandals just completes this look in style.

When I where these outfits without accessories nobody comments but I add the belt and suddenly the " aren't we glamourous comments" or "what's the occasion? questions start coming my way.  Don't take my word for it just try it and see how fashion accessories can really add glamour to simple outfits.

I'm not one for building a wardrobe in a day.  But overtime you can collect some fabulous statement fashion accessories that always get the desired response to make your day.  And I am getting the hang of this capsule capsule wardrobe concept as using the same belt and trousers with a different top simply creates a new outfit.  Versatile and interchangeable, the keywords for a capsule wardrobe.

Note to self must invest in a mannequin as I simply can't photograph myself wearing these clothes.  If anyone knows a good deal on a mannequin new or second hand please let me know.

Ethnic clothing spring summer 2010

There was a time when achieving the ethnic look meant exotic holidays in far away lands where you visited markets and bazaars and came away with the most unusual and treasured ethnic clothing and ethnic jewellery.  When your friends asked you "where did you get that" you would be talking about your recent trek to the Caribbean or the asian or african continents. Now when people admire your ethnic accessories it is more common to mention an online boutique or quirky shop in the UK where such ethnic treasures can be found.

Kenzo spring summer 2010 print look collection

photos from http://www.style.com/

The catwalks have been doing ethnic fashion for ages through fashion trends like boho, folk, graphic, prints, hippy chic, neon colours, block colours etc. So how do you achieve the ethnic look?   Like anything else to achieve the ethnic look you simply choose what works for you and if you are fashion conscious and are guided by what's hot on the catwalk then translate it into a wearable high street look as no doubt you may not be thinking of walking down the high street with tassels on your feet.  Ethnic accessories are a great way to achieve that ethnic look without looking OTT (over the top).

Louis Vuitton's boho and prints look for spring summer 2010

photos from http://www.style.com

Ethnic jewellery like copper necklaces, copper earrings can add loads of ethnic appeal to your outfit. So can handmade leather bags in unusual shapes and colours with unusual handles, beaded jewellery and colourful handmade leather sandals.

copper earrings, leather handbag, beaded necklace, summer leather sandals

Graphic dress meets minimalist look

When you think of graphic dresses you usually imagine bold designs, retro prints and vintage dresses from the 1970’s. Here are some graphic dresses from Calvin Klein’s spring summer 2010 collection which are simple, minimalist and chic. These dresses remind me of the art of Batik which involves the use of wax and a dyeing process followed by the removal of the wax to reveal stunning designs and colours.

The organic shapes and light-reflecting neutrals are simply appealing and classic and are gorgeous summer dresses perfect for those summer barbecues and that exotic summer caribbean holiday. Complete the minimal look with Munique's handmade leather sandals.