Tuesday 27 December 2011

Rings For Every Occasion


Jewellery has been with mankind since millennia. It is used to adorn one self or to express beauty and love for one. The more  the jewellery one wears the more higher in status the person is considered and this holds true even today where the wealthy  sport huge cut diamond rings in multi coloured hues. There are different types of jewellery worn by a person. This can be in  the form of a necklace, or a bracelet, ear rings, rings, anklets, arm bands, nose rings, necklaces with pendants, and the  list can go on. This article deals with rings specifically those worn on the fingers. A finger ring is a circular band  encircling the finger it is worn on.

As per custom in most places the ring worn on the third finger of the left hand is  considered as a wedding ring, although in some places it is considered as the engagement ring and the wedding ring is worn on  the fourth digit of the right hand. There are different kinds of rings available in the market. They come in various  materials such as metal, plastic, bone, wood, glass, some adorned with gemstones. Some are made of pure metal like silver,  gold, these can be plain or have precious stones attached like diamond, ruby, sapphire or emerald.



Diamond rings are the most popular type of rings. These rings are worn as engagement rings, anniversary rings and fashion  rings. The cut normally here matters a lot, the most popular being the solitaire which has a spectacular and clean look all  with just a single diamond. Accent rings have more than one diamond and are placed together in a pretty design. Sometimes the  diamonds are surrounded by coloured stones; this is to showcase the diamond stone. Anniversary rings usually are very simple  but one design quite common is the three stone ring which has three stones to represent the past, present and future.

Platinum rings are made of the metal called platinum. It is a bright metal that looks beautiful and is more long lasting than  gold. This is why it is more expensive than gold. But not so much that people can not afford it. The designs are very classy  and elegant to showcase the burnish of the metal. Many people buy platinum rings to celebrate their anniversary, although  higher earning incomes find younger people also buying it.Titanium rings are rings made out of the metal titanium. It is a hard metal unlike gold and will not wear out easily while  maintaining its gloss and polished look.

Wednesday 30 November 2011

How to choose the right bridal jewelry

Every bride plans the perfect wedding and makes sure that everything goes according to the plan. When the wedding preparations are being made everything needs to be done in the right order so that nothing goes wrong. The bride herself has a lot of responsibilities. One of the biggest responsibilities is choosing the right wedding gown. Every girl dreams about the wedding gown she wants. So the bride will have to spend a great deal of time looking for the right wedding gown. Once she has chosen the right wedding gown, her responsibilities don’t end just there, she has to choose accessories that match the gown perfectly well. So if your wedding is coming close then just choosing a wedding gown is not going to be enough. You will have to buy the right Wedding Jewelry because as the bride you will have to do everything to stand out.



You will have to shortlist a few jewelry stores that you want to go to, to look at bridal jewelry. Once you have bought the gown you will know what jewelry designs will go well with the gown. This wedding season a lot of designs have been introduced, so you can choose from these new designs. One thing you need to remember is that you need to choose simple wedding jewelry. Even though the design is simple it needs to stand out, so you need to be careful while choosing bridal jewelry.

Go for something with platinum and diamonds. Yellow gold doesn’t look very good on a wedding gown, but platinum will definitely complement the gown. Diamonds are a woman’s best friend, so make sure that you have a lot of diamonds on you body on your wedding day. When you are buying a necklace for the gown then you need to keep the neckline in mind so that you can choose the right necklace. If the neckline is low then you can go a longer necklace with a pendant and all, but if the neckline is high then you should go for the choker necklaces as this will suit the dress better.

Buy a nice bracelet so that your hands are not empty. Once you have bought the wedding jewelry of your choice you should go home and wear it with the wedding gown to see whether is looks good together. If it doesn’t then you can always go and exchange the jewelry for another design.

Thursday 17 November 2011

Hire A Professional To Plan Your Event

Planning an event is not an easy task. You need to make sure that you get everything right. There are a lot of things that go into planning an event properly. If you do not have a lot of experience planning events then you will have a tough time knowing what to do and what to concentrate on. You should take the help of a profession event planner Vancouver so that you can rest assured that you event is in good hands.




For an occasion like a wedding you will need the best. The wedding day is one the most important days in a couple’s life. It is the day the make their vows to spend the rest of their lives with each other. Women dream of this day since they are very young and they want the day to be as perfect as it can possibly be. There are lot of things that can go wrong at a wedding simply because of the number of elements involves. The caterers, the flowers, the guest, the band the list goes on and on. Instead of trying to deal with all of it yourself the best thing to do is to hire a Vancouver wedding planner.

You will want only the best. In an area like Kelowna there will be a lot of wedding planners you need to make sure that you hire the best Kelowna wedding planner so that you can leave the work to him or her and enjoy your special day.

There are three things you need to do when you are looking for the best Kelowna wedding planner. Start by making a list of options. Use the internet and ask around and make a list of all the wedding planners in the area. Then you can start shortlisting. Before you hire anyone you must conduct an interview. The first thing you need to ask the potential candidates is what events they have worked on in the past. Ensure that you hire someone who has experience. The other thing that you need to ask is for a list of clients the planner has worked with before this way you can talk to them and find out what their experience with the planner was like.

The other thing you should ask them is what kind of problems they have had with events in the past and how they dealt with them. The planner you hire should be good at handling all sorts of situations. You can find event planners Vancouver and Vancouver Wedding Planners online.

Tuesday 1 November 2011

Things to consider before you buy your Wedding Jewelry


Picking out Wedding Jewelry takes time, effort, plenty of money and a keen eye to pick out the good stuff. There are many stores that sell such products and many people who have different ideas of what style is and how the bride should look during such events. There are many items that’ brides love wearing on this very special day. However at times it is very possible for women with a passion for jewelry to go overboard and buy the jewelry that may not match what she is wearing on the main day. One must be very careful at such times.

If you have a plain and elegant dress you could think of buying a wedding belt. These belts look gorgeous on white dresses. Women who like wearing white wedding dresses must experiment with such belts till they find the right one. You do not have to buy a very thick band. A thin band with all the right gems too will make a very good impression and give your waist a beautiful dazzle one generally has these belts studded so they sparkle in the light. 

You can find these belts at all jewelers who sell such bridal jewelry. Your belt can have various designs as and how you like it. If you start early you may even be able to design your own belt!

Tiaras are another favoriteWedding Jewelry item. Tiaras make every girls feel like a princess on that very day. They have an unparalleled charm and glitter their way to draw everybody’s attention. Tiaras too are available in varying band width and sizes. You must try them out to see whether you are comfortable in them or not before you buy them.

Earrings should be selected with much thought, if you intend to wear a necklace, then you must cut back on the earrings. You will look just as charming in pearl studs as you will in clusters or danglers. You must make sure that the earrings match with the rest of the ensemble.

There are many other pieces of Wedding Jewelry that you will be tempted to buy. The rings , bracelets , watches etc all look so beautiful that it will make you want to buy all. There are online stores where you could find more designs and styles before you buy your Wedding Jewelry. Such sites have a large variety that you may not be able to find at regular stores.

Tuesday 25 October 2011

Custom Hoodies The Rage Around town


Fashion keeps changing and newer and newer styles of wearing clothes keep appearing. Sometimes it is an old style brought  back and revamped sometimes something very new comes in. Today awareness of reduce, reuse and recycle coming in due to  excessive waste being accumulated and resources being depleted at an alarming rate has made the trend to use the same mantra  for fashion. Now the trend is to revamp on old style or reinvent clothing or making something usable out of the waste  generated. Fall coming in the trend now is on hoodies.

This sweatshirt with a cover for the head was mostly worn by labourers  in new york working at the warehouse. Many of them being immigrants from the united kingdom, found the weather here not so  cold as in their native land, started wearing the hoodie to keep themselves cool while working. The basic purpose was  functional, to keep them warm when coming back in the evening and cool enough when working. These hoodies became popular in  the nineties with a lot of colleges printing the university name on the hoodie to show their solidarity for when their sports  team were playing events. It also worked as a subtle advertisement for many colleges.



The graduates could also hold on to it  as a memory of their university. With the street people and gangs wearing them to keep themselves warm when jamming or  dancing, it has now become an important part of the wardrobe. It is a unisex garment and can be worn by both kids and adults.  The sweatshirt having a cover for the head is the reason why this style of garment is called hoodie. It also has pockets. A  pull over style hoodie has pockets that are in the centre and if it has a zipper in the middle than the hoodie has pockets on  either side. Today one can even get custom hoodies made with their names or own prints and designs as per their choice and  colour.

The hoodies can be simple, casual or even dressy. Some hoodies are now available with headphones built in so that it  is convenient for the wearer to listen to his or her music. One simply plugs in to the ipod or mp3 player and listens to the  music through the headphone in the drawstring. There are custom hoodies made with glitter and bright colours with stenciling  or a design to give it a sleek look. A custom hoodie shows off your individuality and the best part nobody else has one like  yours.

Monday 24 October 2011

What You Need For A Visit To The Beach


Sun, sand and surf, can anything be any better. Going to the beach is something that everybody loves. It gives you a chance  to relax and unwind and take a break from the demands of everyday lives. When you go to the beach there are some things that  you should make sure you take along with you so that you can have a good time.The first thing that you will need for a visit to the beach is some sort of sun block. This is very important because the sun  at the beach is very strong. You need to protect your skin from the harsh UV rays and keeps yourself from getting tanned.  This is why you need to get a sun block that is strong enough to keep you safe.

You should also take a beach towel and an umbrella with you. The sunscreen will protect your skin and prevent skin cancer but  it won’t stop you from sweating or feeling hot. You can stick your umbrella in the sand and it will give you instant shade.  You will feel much cooler sitting under an umbrella then you would sitting in the open. The towel can be used to sit on or to  dry off if you decide to take a dip in the water.



When you go to the beach you want to be comfortable this is why your choice of beach cover up is important. You have a lot of  options when it comes to beachwear. You could simply wear your swimwear and leave it at that but most people usually prefer  wearing something along with their swim clothes. One option you have is denim shorts and a loose button down shirt or T Shirt. When your on the beach you can take of the  shorts and the shirt and relax. When you want to take a break you can pull your clothes back on and you are ready to go to a  restaurant or cafĂ©.

A beach kaftan is also a popular choice. A kaftan is like a loose tunic and is very commonly found in the east. These days  they are also becoming a popular choice in the west. A kaftan is available in a variety of colours and fabrics. It is usually  knee length so if you wear one you will not have to bother with shorts. A lot of people like wearing a transparent kaftan on  top of their swim clothes to the beach. They are comfortable in the outfit and it looks great too.

Thursday 22 September 2011

Tips and Guidelines to Help You Choose Your Wedding Jewellery


Buying wedding jewellery can be a lot of stress because as a bride, most women need everything to be perfect and just right. That means that they will second guess everything they look into. And even though the symbolism and beauty of the wedding ring has its own appeal, other pieces are also required to complete the look. There are a number of factors that will help you determine the best pieces for your wedding ensemble. These factors can range from personal preference and dress cut and design to the hair style you will have that day and your skin tone. The jewels and gemstones in the pieces you chose are also equally important and they must all be well coordinated.



It is always a great joy when a yound bride decides to use her mother’s charm bracelet or the diamond earrings that her grandmother wore on her wedding day or a favourite aunt’s string of pearls as part of her bridal jewellery. you must look into the family pieces which may look good. This way it adds a certain sentimental beauty to the ensemble and it gives your special day a lot more meaning.

You must also remember that when choosing the gemstones you should not go for stones like rubies, emeralds or sapphires or any other deep colored stones. The reason to this is that these stones are too bold for the traditional white dress and will overpower the dress, which no bride wants. It is better to look into lighter stones like aquamarine, citrine and a light topaz. Needless to say that diamonds and pearls are the best when it comes to complementary Wedding Jewelry.

The pieces that you choose must not overshadow your look neither should it be lost in the folds. That is the reason why if you have a dress with a lot of rhinestones detailing, lace trimming or beading then you may want to leave out a necklace. It will be too much if you add the necklace. Conversely it is better to have ornate earrings only if you are going to do up your hair. If you have open hair then the beauty of the earrings will not be seen.

 You should remember to buy the pieces from a place where you can get exchanges and refunds because a piece may look beautiful in a catalogue or shop window but it may not go well with your look.