Fashion: Glam rocks.Byline: By SHEREEN LOW EVERY girl wants to look glamorous at Christmas. And no party outfit is complete without a sprinkling of jewellery. Women everywhere know that an amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. pair of diamond earrings or a stunning necklace made with semi-precious stones will draw attention. Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but there's no need to head to Tiffany's to look and feel like a princess - the high street has enough to make you sparkle and shine EXTRAVAGANT EARS They may be small but don't be deceived by their size - earrings can make a big impact. Marks & Spencer's diamante di·a·man·te or di·a·man·té n. 1. A small, glittering ornament, such as a rhinestone or a sequin, applied to fabric or a garment. 2. Fabric that has been covered with many of these ornaments. ornate earrings, pounds 30, and Accessorize's small pearlised chandelier earrings, pounds 6, would look perfect peeking out as you flick your hair. Jon Richard's vintage-looking chandelier drop earrings, pounds 25, and EB by Erickson Beamon long tassle earrings, pounds 20, both from Debenhams, would be stunning with a black dress, as would Bella Mode's lilac lilac, any plant of the genus Syringa, deciduous Old World shrubs or small trees of the family Oleaceae (olive family), widely cultivated as ornamentals. drop earrings, pounds 26. Make a bolder statement with Mikey's large Russian-inspired diamante earrings, pounds 69, Next's green crystal earrings, pounds 9.99, or Marks & Spencer's antique circles earrings, pounds 12 NOBLE NECKS Neckpieces work particularly well with plunging and halter necklines, and their intricate detail can be used cleverly to draw attention to your upper half. They can also detract from detract from verb 1. lessen, reduce, diminish, lower, take away from, derogate, devaluate << OPPOSITE enhance verb 2. a flat chest and balance your outfit. Stand out with Marks & Spencer's diamante and jet necklace, pounds 50, Next's large green crystal necklace, pounds 14.99, and Mikey's ornate necklace, pounds 40. Marks & Spencer's antique circles necklace with dark blue crystals, pounds 30, and Antiquities Blue Goddess necklace with blue Swarovski crystal drop, pounds 19.50 from Treasurebox, will make you feel like a star. Embrace your inner bohemian with La Fee Verte butterfly necklaces in black or pink, pounds 40 at House of Fraser House of Fraser is a British department store group with 61 stores (July 2007) across the country. The group was founded in Glasgow in 1849. The flagship London store is now the House of Fraser on Oxford Street whilst the largest is in Birmingham. , Accessorize's Enchantment bead necklace, pounds 12, or River Island's charm necklace, pounds 9.99. But if you prefer your neckpiece simple and sweet, head to Debenhams. There, you'll find Vicenza silver heart pendant on a ribbon, pounds 40, and the Erickson Beamon range also has impressive offerings including a heart pendant, pounds 25, and a diamante Audrey necklace, pounds 125 WINNING WRISTS Bracelets work well if your wrists are on show. Try Marks & Spencer's diamante and jet bracelet, pounds 40, and EB by Erickson Beamon Audrey diamante bracelet, pounds 75 at Debenhams. Contemporary jewellery designer Solange AzaguryPartridge has collaborated with high-street chain H&M to produce a red metallic chain bracelet, pounds 12.99, and Cage bracelet, pounds 9.99 what's hot this winter There are two dominant trends. Go west to Hollywood with old-school glamour, as seen in vintage jewellery, chandelier earrings and cascading necklaces, or head east towards Moscow with Russian-inspired luxurious pieces. There is lots of diamante around, but multi-coloured sparkly spark·ly adj. spark·li·er, spark·li·est 1. a. Giving off tiny flashes of light; glittery: a dress with sparkly sequins. b. gems are for a look that's all about retro elegance |
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