Thoughts on Fashion Jewellery

Fashion Jewellery is the perfect thing for livening up an outfit or refreshing a tired wardrobe. In these cash strapped times, it`s not always possible to splash out on new clothes for every season, but it is possible to find some funky and fun fashion jewellery to provide a fresh new twist on favoured classics. There are a huge range of looks available – bright colours teemed with neutrals and soft golds and silvers are very hot this season.

There`s some great looks for Summer 2009 – bright and chunky beads and plastic jewellery is still on trend, with strong references to the 80s and looking fantastic with summer brights and beachwear. Natural materials such as wood and stones are also ever popular and look really chic and fresh with cool linens and denim. Look for ethnic finishes for unusual finishes and to accessorise the fringed, ethnic and tribal prints that are in the shops at the moment.

When buying fashion jewellery, think about how you`ll be wearing it and with which clothes. Don`t automatically plump for silver and gold shades, especially if they are plated as hot weather can cause your skin to react to nickel. Think about fun and funky fresh items – oversized beads, items with fringing, ethnic necklaces and fun earrings are all great for this time of year. Bright crystals and sparkly finishes are great for nightwear – but will look over the top on the beach or teemed with casual daywear.

Try natural stones, wooden bangles, plastic chunky cocktail rings and unusual ethnic jewellery for daytime looks which are fashionable and individual. The great thing about fashion jewellery of course is that it`s a cost effective way of expressing personality and bringing a personal touch to your outfit. On a practical note too, avoid buying fashion rings or other items that are too small – when the heat kicks in your fingers may thank you for a slightly larger size!

To care for your fashion jewellery, keep it free from things like fake tan and sea water which can corrode metals and stain other natural materials. Similarly plated and coloured items can stain skin if you`re wearing suntan lotion at the same time – so keep an eye on what you’re wearing!

The great news too is that there are some great online stores for buying fashion jewellery online, and it’s worth doing a search for the best offers and to find unusual lines.