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Fashion Trends and Color Inspirations for the New SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Fall and Winter 2014/15 Innovations! Featuring EXTRAVAGANT SIMPLICITY

Classic Extravagant Simplicity Swarovski Fashion and Color TrendsThe extravagant simplicity style focuses on a pared-back feel is prevalent as the design world becomes focused on what is being termed “Boredom Beauty.” This new design ethic sees basics reinvented with hidden detailing and purpose. Wardrobes concentrate on the achievable and wearable. Alongside this, a new male/female hybrid is introduced. Indeed, there is a strong, ongoing focus on the classic shapes of the past with a modern interpretation. Form follows function as in Bauhaus doctrine, and in this theme, cut and finishing touches are key: details are refined and elegant.

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Classic The Mood Swarovski Fashion and Color Trends

A firm focus on keeping it straightforward and simple coins the new design ethic of “no-fuss” fashion.

Crystal emerges in clean, geometric structures or as finishing touches to simplified designs.

Minimalistic jewelry styles – clean-cut stones and alternative materials – become the new expression of luxury.

Feminine lines meet masculine style in the new androgyny, where men wear typically “female” colors such as beige, pink, cream, and champagne.

Basics are reinvented to lay the foundation for a wardrobe that will bridge both fashion and time.

Reduced, well-chosen, and functional designs in New Segments take center stage.

PRODUCT INSPIRATION

Classic Style Product Inspiration Swarovski Fashion and Color Trends

Crystals in small sizes, placed with geometric precision, are used to form patterns or add interest.

Refined geometrics blend harmoniously with minimal designs.

The reinterpreted classic shapes of Fancy Stones and Pendants add a modern finish.

Subtle Sew-on Stones and Beads help to soften the severity of designs.

Streamlined cuts in classic shapes allow harsh purity to morph into modern luxury.

JEWELRY INSPIRATION

Classic Style Extravagant Simplicity Swarovski Elements Fashion and Color Trends

Classic Jewelry Inspiration Swarovski Elements Fashion and Color Trends

New geometric cuts offer a multitude of combination possibilities to aid the creation of interesting patterns for modern classical jewelry lines.

Jewelry designed by Philippe Audibert

SWAROVSKI COLOR COMBINATIONS INSPIRATIONS

Classic Color Combinations Inspirations Swarovski Fashion and Color Trends

Swarovski Color Inspirations Featuring White Opal, Clear Crystal, Crystal Silver Shade, Crystal Golden Shadow, Light Colorado TopazCrystal Metallic Light Gold 2X and Crystal Rose Gold. Complimentary Crystal Pearls include White, Cream, Cream Rose, Light Cream Rose, Platinum, Powdered Almond, Powdered Rose and Rose Gold.

The graceful and sophisticated appearance of these subtle, yet stunning colors and effects enhances each new jewelry or fashion design with a refined elegance that is simply divine.

Classic Segment Inspiration Swarovski Fashion and Color Trends

Crystal is integrated into designs or used as subtle trims or patterning along edges, under collars, or to highlight seams in tone-on-tone combinations.

Pure, clean design brings order and serenity to an over-hyped world.

Solid forms in asymmetrical, geometric cuts are outlined with crystal.

A new breed of synthetics in sharp lines highlights style with purpose.

Fluidity clashes with structure, showcasing a new male/female hybrid.

Stripped-down shapes reflect the consumer need for calm and clarity.

Minimalism gets a makeover with modern material mixing.

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Geometric structures with deliberate attention to detail and clean lines offer a subtle yet strong design element.

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Sparkles and Smiles!

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Top 10 Pantone Fashionable Color Trends For Fall 2013! Featuring Carafe

Pantone Fashion Color Trends Fall 2013

Pantone’s 2013 Fall Fashion Color Report  Featuring Carafe

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An exemplary archetypal fall color is a rich and refined Carafe brown tone. A deep and tasteful brown provides an interesting and sophisticated alternative to the black basics usually worn in colder months. Both staple neutrals pair gracefully with more expressive colors within the palette, such as Samba, Koi and Vivacious.

Swarovski Crystal Mocca, Light Colorado Topaz and Crystal Golden Shadow

Swarovski Fancy Stones Style 4470 Cushion Cut Featuring Mocca, Smoked Topaz and Light Colorado Topaz

The deep saturated brown color of Mocca resembles a piece of dark chocolate with hints of lighter brown tones shinning through and is a terrific Carafe match.

Swarovski Crystal Pearl deep brown and Mocca Bicone Beads wrap bracelet

Swarovski Wrap Bracelet Featuring Crystal Pearls in Deep Brown and Crystal Xillion Bicones in Mocca

 A similar exquisite richness is found in the color Crystal Copper, Smoked Topaz and Smoked Topaz Satin, along with its lighter counterpart Light Smoked Topaz as well as the Colorado Topaz and Light Colorado Topaz.

Swarovski Crystal Ring Mocca and AB Ombre look

Swarovski Crystal multi colored Ring Featuring Mocca, Crystal Dorado and Crystal Golden Shadow

The beautiful option of intensifying the bead with a yellowish sparkle from the Crystal Aurora Borealis (abbreviated AB) and Champagne finish add a stunning element, one that complements the fall color pallet impeccably.

Swarovski Rivoli Ring hand made Smoked Topaz

Swarovski Crystal 1122 Rivoli Round Stone Featuring Crystal Copper Surrounded by Beaded Xillion Bicone Beads in Light Colorado Topaz AB

Smoked Topaz AB and Smoked Topaz Champagne are balanced with an earthy foundation and enhanced by a pop of sparkle which increases the feminine expression. Light Smoked Topaz AB, Light Smoked Topaz Champagne and Light Colorado Topaz AB are the lighter varieties of this beautiful color.

Swarovski Crystal 6106 Pearshape Pendants in Crystal Golden Shadow Wedding Jewelry

Swarovski Crystal Bridal Jewelry Featuring 6106 Pearshape Pendants in Crystal Golden Shadow

There are many stylish neutral tones that blend very nicely with the deeper brown hues. The Crystal Golden Shadow is one of the most popular effects ever made next to the AB finish and it offers a romantic, elegant and high end style.

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Swarovski Crystal Multistrand Bridal Bracelet Featuring Style 5040 Rondelle Beads in Crystal Golden Shadow

Crystal Golden Shadow’s flawless champagne tone is perfect for every special event or occasion and is regarded as a staple for wedding jewelry, but its subtle quality allows it to be worn as every-day jewelry as well.

Swarovski Crystal Pearls Bronze and champagne chunky pearl-4 strand- twisted statement necklace Swarovski Crystal Multistrand Pearl Necklace Featuring Bronze, Powdered Almond and Platinum

There are many charming Swarovski Crystal Pearl colors within the brown family to compliment your designs. The Deep Brown Crystal Pearl is the deepest most saturated brown tone, followed by Brown. The Bronze is a very popular neutral and brownish tone enveloped in a beautiful lustrous shine that is sophisticated and elegant.The Crystal Powdered Almond Pearl is a lovely light brownish color infused with a light powdered matt and pearlescent finish.

Swarovski Crystal Pearl and crystal earrings Fall color inspiration

Swarovski  Style 5810 Crystal Pearl Earrings Featuring Bronze Accentuated with 5328 Xillion Bicone Beads in Smoked Topaz

The Crystal Pearl in Platinum is another beauty that has an elegant and timeless quality similar to a taupe color that unites both light browns and silver grey tones together to create a refined neutral characteristic with a slight matt and pearlescent finish.

Swarovski 6628 Crystal Heart in Crystal Golden Shadow

Swarovski Crystal 6228 Xillion Heart Pendants Featuring Crystal Golden Shadow

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Featured Designer ~ Melissa at the Vintage Locket

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Melissa at the Vintagelocket.com combines her current boutique items with talented local artisans to offer a variety of hand crafted items to provide you with a one stop shopping experience.  The talented local artists constantly bring in delicious smelling natural made candles, beautiful pottery, fluffy pillows, sparkling jewelry, cozy scarves and gloves, vibrant art, whimsical cards, fun dog collars, plush leather pocketbooks and so much more. She will be gradually converting her website to include all of our new items in addition to her jewelry so please check back often.

The Vintage Locket Swarovski Crystal Bracelet

Featuring an Antique Silver Swarovski Crystal Bracelet

This Beautiful heirloom quality crystal bracelet with a vintage look highlights gorgeous genuine SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS and is made with the 1028 Round Stones in Clear Crystal.  Incorporating antiqued old silver-plated finish, semi-precious stones that has been made in France.

The Vintage Locket Swarovski Crystal Earrings

Swarovski 12mm Solitaire Earrings in Crystal Golden Shadow

 These stunning champagne colored Swarovski Crystal solitaire earrings feature the color Crystal Golden Shadow and are set in Gold plated 14 K gold finish. These are absolutely gorgeous made with the 4470 Swarovski Cushion Cut Fancy Stone. Just above the solitaire is a tiny crystal that gives it that extra touch. These beauties are available in a variety of colors and also available in silver plate. Feel free to email Melissa with requests.

The Vintage Locket Swarovski Crystal AB Moon Pendant

Love You To The Moon & Back Pendant

This darling “I love you to the moon and back” pendant presents a Swarovski Crystal 6722 Moon Pendant in Crystal AB encompassed by a 1.5″ outer diameter stamped washer in sterling silver. The stars are additional options that can be added for $5/ea. Please specify initials upon checkout. If you do not advise Initials but choose to add, they will be left blank.

The Vintage Locket Swarovski Crystal Necklace

Swarovski Crystal Jet Oval Necklace

This simple yet elegant Swarovski Crystal Pendant features an Oval Fancy Stone in Jet and displays an above accent of Swarovski crystal in the complimenting color of Black Diamond which sets the pendant beautifully.  The Necklace chain is 18″ plus 2″ extender included.

The Vintage Locket Family Tree

 The family tree and tree of life pendants are hand forged and artisan crafted into precious metals and vintage spoons.  No patterns are used, so you will not find two the same. Many of these family trees have been brought to life using 2058 Swarovski Crystal Flatback Rhinestones in a variety of sparkling colors.   ​

Please visit the website for a gallery of items  that Melissa has created. If you see something you like, feel free to contact her for ordering information.  She is working the website currently and will have pricing and ordering options available soon.

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I am always looking for designers to feature in upcoming posts. If you would like to be a featured designer that uses SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, please follow my blog and contact me at Rainbowsoflight.com. Thank you!

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Stylish Wedding Trends for 2013, Fashionable Color Palettes, Jewelry, and Accents

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“It’s mint to be!”

This gorgeous color palette of mint green, rose and gold  is one of the top wedding color trends for 2013. Similar Swarovski colors include Mint Alabaster or Mint Alabaster AB, Rose, or Light Rose and either Crystal Brandy or Crystal Golden Shadow. Floral or chevron patterns, along with lace and pearls are the ideal accents for a garden-style wedding. The fresh and cool tone of mint symbolizes renewal, growth and fertility – the perfect fit for a wedding!

Wedding mint gold and rose earrings

The stunning Swarovski Crystal earrings compliment this color palette flawlessly.  The timeless elegance of the 4320 Pearshape Fancy Stone in clear crystal is radiant and captivating. The charming 4228 Xilion Navette Fancy Stones in the color Pacific Opal are delightfully arranged to resemble a flower and the final crowning jewel is the 4300 Pearshape Fancy Stone in a soft Light Amethyst color creates an overall piece that is simply enchanting.

Wedding Mint gold jewelry

This beautiful Swarovski crytsal necklace boasts a a center piece of 4320 Pearshape Fancy Stone. The soft, ethereal hue of Chrysolite Opal is surrounded by delicate 1088 Turquoise Xilion Round Stones accentuated by a gold setting completes this glamorous look. This would be a wonderful and eye catching piece for the bridesmaids jewelry.

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Applying rich and elegant gold toned accents such as these Swarovski 3265 Cosmic Sew On Stones in Crystal Golden Shadow to a wedding gown or accessories adds a dynamic element of sparkle and style.

Wedding Crystal Tree  Crystal Wedding Trees are brilliant and extremely popular. They are beautiful for adding a touch of sparkle to either a small seating table or can be as grand and spectacular as a large center piece.

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The Swarovski Prisms or lead free prisms in an octagon, pearshape or baroque style are perfect for creating  captivating and enchanting feel.

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Lavish wedding bouquets accentuated with crystals and pearls are a feminine and luxurious detail for either the bride or her lovely bridesmaids.

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Cheers to Love, Laughter, and Happily Ever After!