how to find the right baubles...

when it comes to jewelry...there is so much to choose from...how do you know what is right for you?  first and foremost...of course...you gotta love it!  right?  seems simple enough...but i've had some clients absolutely love a piece...and then wonder how they would incorporate it into their current wardrobe...

i once had a designer tell me the same about furniture...if you love the piece...it will fit into your house...especially if you keep buying pieces you love...i truly believe that way of thinking...for if you love it...you will wear it...

but for those that need some guidance...here are two other things to consider...color and proportion...for example...if you buy higher end costume jewelry that mirrors your coloring...you have made a wise investment...

about color...if your coloring is warm...look for warm metals and warmer shades of stones, gemstones or colored beads...if your coloring is cool...go for cooler shades...and these will be pieces that are complimentary to you...

about proportion:  look at the scale of your features and bone structure to understand your proportion...if you are large boned...chances are that the larger pieces of jewelry will work well for you...if you have small facial features...the smaller and more delicate pieces will work well for you...and if you have a mix of large and small features...you will be able to mix the larger & smaller pieces together...and if you have larger features...but prefer delicate pieces...the way to work that in is to wear several delicate pieces together...try clustering multiple layers of them to create a bigger impact...

jewelry pieces tend to stay with us longer then our clothing pieces do...be sure the ones you collect are pieces that you look forward to wearing...if you love it...chances are you'll wear it and enjoy it!

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