Any guesses? Well, you see in the arms of fashion divas, the celebrities, new age devotees and fashion savvy teens. I am talking about the hippest and the most preferred piece of accessory, my dear friends – the power beaded bracelets!

From soft petite pieces of jewelry, suddenly the new age fashion mantra is seen drowning in heavy beads worn not just singularly but in groups of two or more, defining a new wave in street fashion. These are composed of different materials with the most popular being the semi-precious stones strung on elastic strings, each color representing a certain metaphysical quality.

But this wave of street fashion has not only hit the teenage and the college –goers but the rich and the wealthy as well. Hence you’ll see that these stones range from $7 till $200 as well. The wooden beads have also caught great rage and can easily e afforded by everyone as they are highly inexpensive. What’s more is for those who want a tag or a brand attached to this form have makers like Me & Ro topping the charts and selling these bracelets in as much as $700.

The finesse in the making, the quality of the stones and metaphysical quality represented by them is what determines their price. Where these beads have now become highly commercial, their essence lies in their spiritual and ritualistic significance used in the form of prayer beads by the sages.

When prayed with beads in hand, these were considered to attain the spiritual power and hence always remained in the hands of pious people, as a symbol of their spiritual strength. Today even these beads are seen in the hands of celebrities defining a new age of style. What’s unique with these beads is that they represent the bold spirit lying in every individual that makes him a rebel, a maverick against falsehood. Besides, these are items which never go wrong even if worn by someone with a coy personality. You have these made suiting every kind of apparel, whether formal or highly informal.

So the next time you move out shopping, don’t stop your heart if it gets attracted to the magic of colorful beads stringed as beautiful bracelets and neck gears, calling forth a new era of fashion!

As all women love to accessorize, their outfits with accessories and think that no outfit is complete without the accessories, particularly jewelry. Jewelry accessories encompass a wide range of latest and in-vogue items that are meant for different purposes and events.

If you would like to create a jewelry wardrobe for yourself, the most important pieces need to be purchased first.

EARRINGS
Studs: you can look for emerald, diamond and ruby studs. The colors they put make beautiful accessories for your day. They range from discreet little pin dots to three-carat headlights. Diamond studs are classics that can go from casual to classy instantly.

Hoops: hoop choices are endless - from tiny, Multi stone dangler, classic loops to three-inch hoops. Pearls in hoops turn the classic pearl into a slightly more contemporary look. They also go with the most simple of outfits or the most elegant of dresses and all within a reasonable amount of money.

Chandeliers: These earrings offer an impressive look for every occasion. For a truly exotic look, consider tumbled and carved emeralds, rubies and mogul-cut diamonds intricately twined. Lady who wants everyone’s attention can flaunt it.

NECKLACES
Pendants: Pendants serves as the foundation of the necklace collection. Pendants are ideal for expressing oneself with a lopsided heart, single stone showcase a collection of necklaces. A gold pendant is an ornament made of gold that hangs from a cord or chain worn around the neck.

Pearls: pearls are an investment that will take a woman through countless moments in her life with elegance and simplicity. Add one at a time to commemorate special occasions or choose a luxurious piece as a real show stopper.

Necktie necklace: A lot of women use necktie necklace to create a certain image for all types of women. Solitaire necklace can be changed and adjusted to work with any type of color and top you are wearing. On the other hand, a necktie necklace can be worn with almost any outfit and it looks great at night.

BRACELETS
Bangles: this jewelry piece can be worn forever and simple one goes with every outfit. Even if they are worn alone, skinny or wide, a woman cannot go wrong in bangles. No jewelry collection would be complete without the simplest of bangles.

Charms: Charms gives a beautiful and confidence to the wearer. Options are endless. Charm bracelets have been a favored jewelry item of women for centuries. They have and always will be one of the most choices. Flawless arrangements of the stones on it will catch everyone’s eye. They also make a nice present for the special woman in your life.

RINGS
Rings: Choose your rings bold and make a style statement out of it. They may be plain or of more intricate design. Other than this you can choose from gemstone ring, cluster diamond ring or have gold rings studded with gems just for something unique.

Solitaire Rings: they are a jewelry piece that makes an amazing gift for a special occasion. A single solitaire stone ring is a classic piece to have.

While fashion jewelry today is modern, trendy & stylish, there is also a fragment of society that is reverting to antique and vintage styles. While accessorizing remember the type of dress you’re wearing, your hairstyle, and also the neck cut of your outfit. All these are important, as your jewelry must compliment what you are wearing. So go ahead, have fun accessorizing your outfit with jewelry.

If you are treated like a dumb blonde at work maybe it’s not the fault of the color of your hair but the way you dress. Its time you learnt the clout of power dressing -a stylish clothing style, that gives an impression of assertiveness and competence and ultimately power.

Power dressing for work is not only important to gain respect but also for advancing up the career ladder. (But please, please don’t ever make the mistake of thinking that power dressing means unfeminine or unattractive clothes)

Power dressing for the corporate world is not something new but previously meant just boring suits in dull colors. But these days a new kind of power dressing has emerged providing a trendy alternative to the work suit. The new fashion trend leans towards nipped tailoring and bold statement dressing.

In today’s colorful corporate world, the options are many full of color and pizzazz. Dresses and skirts in silky prints combined with tailored jackets and sweaters, chic business suits, pin-striped trim trousers, snazzy short jackets, colorful leather blazers, trendy bags and briefcases, gorgeous scarves and accessories are all part of today’s woman’s power dressing.

Even the best designers like Gucci, Ralph Lauren etc are creating special lines for the corporate woman!

Check a few basic pointers for power dressing

• Avoid pastels at all costs they have a tendency to make you look passive, delicate and meek.

• Bold colors give you a dynamic look and make you look more distinctive and impressive.

• Bold colors, and also black, can overwhelm you if you wear them with the popular “nude” lipstick colors.

• When in doubt about color opt for Navy blue it is the basic black dress of work and is always professional looking.

• Also try to avoid Earthy colors at as they make you look less dynamic, and more casual.

• Accessories make you look polished and professional try to mix dull suits with trendy jewelry, bags. Leather Belts also make your outfits look more finished.

• Choose jackets with a high-fashion look and feminine cuts

• Keep shoes simple, and uncomplicated plain pumps are best. Also never wear pant shoes with a skirt, they tend to make your feet look large and clumsy.