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10 Fashion Tips & Tricks Every Girl Should Know

29 Tuesday Aug 2017

Posted by Ify Onwualu in Accessorizing, Fashion Tips

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When it comes to fashion and accessorizing, everyone has their own quick fix and anecdote of what’s hot and what’s not. But there are a few tips and tricks out there that no one can argue and our gem-fabulous team has put together a brief list just for you. With these little gems, you’ll be an overnight fashionista.

  1. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or have a 9 to 5, always dress for success. Dress for the position you want, not the position you have. Even if you’re already a CEO, dress like you’re aiming to become the CEO of a Multinational Corporation.
  2. Accessories are the focal point of any ensemble. Wearing jewelry can really elevate your look instantly.
  3. Always have a pair of crystal stud earrings in your jewelry collection. Whether fake or real, big or small, as they will go with any color, fabric, or style of cocktail dress or an everyday denim and tee ensemble. It’s the #1 go-to piece of jewelry.
  4. No matter what size you are, wearing well-fitted undergarments or shapewear, significantly enhances your silhouette.
  5. Always embrace your shape. Once you know which silhouettes flatter you, stick to those styles.
  6. Choose your best body part and show it off. So if its cleavage, don’t show your legs and if it’s your legs, stay covered on top.
  7. You don’t always have to match the color of your clothing with your accessories or shoes. Contrasting colors, shapes and patterns, make great clothing combinations and it saves you money because you don’t have to shop for new clothing often in order to create new looks.
  8. A lady should always carry a purse.
  9. Go from day to night easily, by snapping crystal clip-on earrings onto your flats for an instant evening shoe.
  10. Don’t leave the house until you like what you see — remember every angle matters. How you see yourself, determines how you carry yourself and that translates how people will perceive you.

 

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Fathers Day 2016 Gift Guide

01 Wednesday Jun 2016

Posted by Ify Onwualu in Accessorizing, Father's Day Gift Guide, Men's Accessories

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Does his style exude adventure? Or is he a dapper man of the finest hour? Maybe he treasures essentials that have a modern flair. Whatever his style, he’ll most certainly appreciate a gift tailored to him from www.madisongems.com. As Fathers Day approaches on June 19th, it’s time to start deciding what you’re gonna get for the Dad in your life. Below is a list of our top Fathers Day jewelry & accessories gift ideas for 2016. Psssst!…Don’t forget all Men’s accessories from Madison Gems come in boxes with complimentary gift wrap.

 

  1. Polished Money Clip, $15

He carries his cash in style. Money clips are the perfect alternative to wallets. They’re simple, lightweight and minimal and they’re for the dad who’s style is sleek yet simple.

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2. Designer Inspired Love Bangle Bracelet, $180

He makes accessorizing his wrist an art form. Bangle bracelets set the tone for dapper style. They’ll add a bit of shine to his attire, while exhibiting his high style. They’re for the Dad who pays attention to the details.

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3. Square Textured Grid Cufflinks, $30

He’s effortlessly sophisticated. Cuff links are the ideal accessory to polish up your go-to dress shirts. They’ll add a personal touch to his ensemble and they’re for the Dad known for his good taste.

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Still stuck for ideas? Don’t worry we have a Father’s Day Collection on our website. Check it out here: Father’s Day Boutique

Happy Shopping!

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How To Stack Rings

08 Tuesday Mar 2016

Posted by Ify Onwualu in Accessorizing, Layering Jewelry, Rings, Rings

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Rings should essentially flatter your fingers, be it long, short, slender or wide. In addition, when wearing rings you must consider your typical nail length and shape, i.e. are they usually trimmed short or long or manicured and shaped? FYI: Longer nails usually lengthen the appearance of your fingers. As well, narrow rings or styles that extend toward your knuckles make your fingers appear long and sleek. For that reason, stacking rings is the hottest trend right now, as it’s the perfect finger party and form of expression. Nevertheless, the only rule to ring stacking is balance; so make sure you pay attention to your feng shui and maintain negative space (the space around or between a ring) when stacking.

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Today it’s all about stacking & layering your jewelry and the ultimate goal is to achieve a one-of-a-kind look. When it comes to stacking rings you can stack multiple rings on one finger or you can stack rings across many fingers. Therefore, putting on 7 rings at once is no longer taboo and has become a unique fashion art form. Accordingly, the most important aspect of stacking is that your stack should feel personal to YOU.

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When stacking rings, try experimenting with different metals, stones, textures or colors. This will definitely add a je ne sais quoi to your overall look. So whether it’s silver, gold, rose gold, or copper; you no longer have to perfectly match your pieces. By mixing a few different metal rings, your fingers will look instantly dressier. In addition, mixing older pieces with modern or dainty pieces will have everyone addressing you as Ms. jewel-nista (lol). Also, don’t be afraid to add a pop of color; mixing colorful pieces is a great way to highlight your ensemble. Therefore, it’s not necessary to match your rings with your outfit as contrasting colors makes your look chic and glam.

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The Anatomy of a Stack

On your index finger wear a cocktail ring or heirloom ring that stands out on it’s own, making it the focal point of your hand. Then the middle finger is where you would place your power stack, these are stackable rings that create cohesion. Hence, this is the finger where you can do your heavy layering. On the ring finger, you would wear a geometric ring or something unique and daring. As well, on the first knuckle of the ring finger you can wear a midi ring. This ring enhances the texture and the depth of the stack. Then finally on the pinky finger you would wear another midi ring but something simple (Remember that negative space I mentioned earlier!).

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On the other hand, you can just do a one-finger stack, where you wear 4 or 5 similar thin rings, 2 different sized rings, or various size rings, depending on how ambitious you are, of course!. There’s even an adorable wedding ring stack where you can have your engagement ring, wedding ring and a ring for each child. This type of stack makes a beautiful statement about marriage and the the unity of family.

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since minimalist jewelry is reigning supreme you can also just wear thin rings above each knuckle or one on your index finger and the other on your ring finger.

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Finally, another way to make a statement with stackable rings is to purchase pre-arranged stacks from www.madisongems.com. These rings come in varying shapes and sizes and you don’t have to worry about designing your own stack. These rings look great stacked together or worn alone; but either way your look will be magnificent. What does your ring dream ring stack look like? Tell us in the comments below.

Happy Stacking Gem Sparklers…

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Metal Caged Midi Ring Set – $14

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Turquoise Hamsa Ring Set – $15

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Tri-Color Sailboat Ring Set – $13

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Rhinestone Accented Ring Set – $13

 

 

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Types Of Cuff Links

09 Tuesday Feb 2016

Posted by Ify Onwualu in Accessorizing, Men's Accessories

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Cufflinks are a unique, sophisticated, functional, yet ornamental accessory used to secure shirt cuffs. They’re a great way to add a personal touch to an ensemble. Wearing cufflinks signifies that you pay attention to details, therefore, you always stand out from the rest of the crowd. Traditionally they were only worn at court and formal settings in the late 1800’s; however, today they can be worn in numerous sartorial milieu’ such as: casual-wear, informal attire, business suits, semi-formal/black tie, or formal/white tie. Cufflinks can be worn by both men and women and are typically worn with a french cuff or double cuff shirt.

Cufflinks are manufactured from a variety of materials i.e. glass, stone, leather, metal, precious metal or a combination of these. As well, the front section or most visual section of a cufflink is usually decorated with either gemstones, inlays, inset material or enamel. What’s more, they can be designed in two or three-dimensional form for added appeal, and they can be monogrammed. The most common types of cufflinks due to ease and security are the bullet back closure, whale back closure, and swivel back closure.

How to Wear Cufflinks

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Bullet Back Cufflinks

These cufflinks have a torpedo capsule that is suspended between two separate posts. The bullet has a narrow cylinder of metal that’s nested inside the frame and can be flipped on its axis to bring it through the buttonhole and then flipped outward to secure the cufflink on the cuff.

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Stripe Barrel Cuff Links – $25

Whale Back Cufflinks

These cufflinks have a flat head, a straight post, and the infamous whale tail. This tail flips completely flat against the post, then it inserts into the buttonhole. Once its fitted firmly into the buttonhole, the whale tail end flips back and secures the cufflink in place on the cuff.

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Square Textured Grid Cufflinks – $30

Swivel Back Cufflinks

These cufflinks have a back piece that swivels forward and makes it extremely easy to thread through a shirt cuff. Once the shirt is threaded, it then swivels back into place to hold the cuff together.

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Classic Multi-Stone Cufflinks – $35

Pairing Cufflinks

When pairing cufflinks for everyday looks, neutral colors such as black, gold or silver go with just about all color shirts. However, if you decide to venture into brighter and bolder colored cufflinks suck as red, green or purple they pair better with beige or tan shirts or suits. On the other hand, special occasions such as weddings or black-tie affairs call for diamond or jewel encrusted cufflinks to add pizzaz. In addition, when choosing cufflinks as a gift for someone, it’s always best to go with solid gold cufflinks, as they pair well with most suits and tuxedos. Moreover, for a clean crisp look, a simple rule of thumb is to refrain from choosing novelty pieces and to always choose elegant and guileless cufflinks.

Happy Accessorizing!

 

 

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It’s The Season For Masquerade Masks

27 Tuesday Oct 2015

Posted by Ify Onwualu in Accessorizing

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Ify Onwualu as a “Bling Queen” for Halloween.

With Halloween around the corner and the holiday season rapidly approaching, an overflow of masquerade ball invitations will be headed your way via first class mail.

A masquerade ball is a soirée that requires attendees to wear a mask and costume. It’s a celebration that evokes a sense of excitement, mystery and opulence, giving your guests the opportunity to not only be creative with their attire, but to socialize more freely, as they are in disguise. Ergo, These social gatherings date back to the 15th Century, where elaborate and decadent celebrations of marriage, dances and pageants were held only for the upper class.

Conversely, the concept of the masquerade ball has changed considerably throughout the centuries; it’s still a party that requires attendees to wear masks and costumes. However, it’s not a secretive event meant solely for the elite. Oftentimes, they’re typically black-tie affairs for just about any occasion. (i.e. Halloween, Christmas, New Years, birthdays, weddings, valentine’s day, proms, charity events or just because).

Accordingly, when it comes to choosing a masquerade mask there are three main factors that play into deciding what to wear to an event; it depends on the occasion, your outfit, and the image you want to convey. For a general masquerade party, any type of mask goes. Whether you have on a LBD, a costume, or denim, the Ornate Feather Half Mask from www.madisongems.com will be the perfect pairing with your ensemble.

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Ornate Feather Half Mask $20

On the other hand, if you’re attending a fancy schmancy, aristocrtic affair, that requires an elaborate evening gown or a super glamorous dress, then you need to step up your game ten-fold. Undoubtedly, you must go with a majestic, stately mask, such as the Crystal Masquerade Mask, which comes in four different styles at www.madisongems.com.

Crystal Cat Eye Floral Mask $22

Crystal Cat Eye Floral Mask $22

Gold Pave Crystal Mask $22

Gold Pave Crystal Mask $22

Marquise Crystal Mask $22

Marquise Crystal Mask $22

Cat Eye Black Rhinestone Mask $25

Cat Eye Black Crystal Mask $25

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