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2015 Pantone color of the year is Marsala!

I am thrilled at this years’ gorgeous 2015 Pantone color of the year, Marsala! WOW, what a rich, elegant and exquisite hue to emphasis this year.

Pantone color of the year 2015 Marsala

(this picture is from Gig Masters – posted on Plan the Perfect Wedding)

2015 Pantone color of the year Marsala wedding inspirations.

This warm, passionate and luxurious shade enriches our creativity and embodies a gracefully robust quality that is stylish and captivating.

Swarovski Bordeaux Pearl bracelet for Marsala 2015 Pantone color of the year

(This bracelet was designed by Alison from Amidesigns2008 found on Flicker)

The Swarovski Pearl color of Bordeaux is a gorgeous color that works very well for Marsala.

Swarovski Crystal Red Magma Wild Heart Pendant

(This necklace was made by Rose & Co. found on their website.)

There are a few excellent colors that blend very nicely with the Bordeaux Pearls such as Indian Red Satin, Indian Red, Crystal Red Magma, RubyFuchsia Satin and Dark Red Coral which has a solid matte-like look. (Some of these colors look different in the photographs, but when you put them next to the Bordeaux Pearls in person, they blend remarkably well.) Other similar colors for Marsala include Garnet, Burgundy and Siam. Similar Swarovski Pearls colors that compliment Bordeaux are Burgundy, Maroon and Blackberry.

Marsala Wedding Inspirations

(This picture was found on The Knot’s Wedding Blog)

This hearty hue is universally appealing displaying earthy, red-brown roots which grounds it as a stand-alone statement color, or can be used as a strong accent to many other colors.

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(This Marsala color pairings palette was found from Pantone.com)

Marsala can easily be combined with a range of colors, with its’ under currents of burnt reddish tones it blends beautifully with earthy, natural finishes such as Crystal Copper and Crystal Chili Pepper. Due to the versatility of this color range you can pull in the warmer slightly brighter coating of Hyacinth Satin, the salmon hues of Padparadscha and the more intense sparkle of Crystal Astral Pink.

Swarovski Crystal Dangle earrings for marsala inspired jewelry

(These earrings were created by Alexander Del Rossa and found on Amazon.com)

Marsala is flattering against many skin tones, sultry and subtle, it is a great go-to color for beauty and fashion accessories alike. It can provide a passionate rosy glow highlighting the cheeks and is a captivating pop for nails, eye shadow and lips.

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(This picture is compliments of Fashion Trend Setter.com)

If you’re like most women and love a fashionable touch to unify your look, matching sparkling jewelry and accessories will fuse perfectly, providing you with an exquisite designer-like style.

Swarovski Crystal Red Magma Heart

I hope this inspires you to incorporate similar Swarovski Crystal colors to match the memorizing Marsala color in your 2015 jewelry designs!

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Wire Luxe ~ Luxurious Knit Wire for Jewelry Making

Wire Luxe Bracelet Design and tutorial

Beautiful Swarovski Crystal Bracelet using WireLuxe.

WireLuxe is a special new kit wire, designed a striated open weave center and tight knit edge. This unique combination creates a soft, flexible, lightweight knit with a firm structure that can be manipulated into different shapes by simply pulling one or both edges.

Bracelet using WireLuxe

Jewelry artisans and crafters alike will love the versatility, metallic shimmer and rich colors. WireLuxe is also perfect wear as is, or spice it up with a variety of sparkling options. You can embellish the WireLuxe with seedbeads, or for an extra glamorous look, glue or attach on SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS such as Swarovski flatbacks, Cupchains (contact us for details), BeadsPendants and Sew-On Stones to name a few. 

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Bracelet Design and Instructions

The WireLuxe is very flexable and durable providing a variety of design options – straight, curved, zigag or any combination. Now you can create a wide band necklace that curves, shapes, conforms and lays flat around your neckline!
• cut with scissors, self-locking knit won’t unravel
• tarnish resistant, nickel-free
• easy to clean, simply wipe with a water-damp jewelers or lint-free cloth

Swarovski Crystal Pave Bead Jewelry Design Inspirations

Gorgeous jewelry design inspirations using the Swarovski Crystal Pave Bead Collection and thread onto WireLuxe for an easy application and very unique look.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VCP2jUjQDw

Watch this helpful video tutorial on how to use WireLuxe and be inspired to create gorgeous sparkling designs!

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Forecasting Fall Color Trends 2014 ~ Highlighting 5 Top Shades

Color Combinations

Recently I have noticed an uptick in designers preparing for the busy fall season.

I am especially excited about this fall/winter season because we will be free to infuse much more color in our fashion & accessories than the typical darker hues we  normally wear during the colder months.

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We are free! Free to indulge in colorful hues this fall/winter!

This season embraces creativity with an artistic freedom to express your individual style and color preferences. Don’t feel bound to a traditional color palette, allow your ingenuity and individuality to shine!

Radiant Orchid color trend

The lovely Radiant Orchid has been so popular this year already, it continues to be a major trend moving forward into the cooler months. We also see the lighter version of this in the Mauve Mist, which is a soft, feminine and romantic hue.

These enchanting purple hues are expressed in the following SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS; Crystal Lilac ShadowCrystal Antique Pink, Light Amethyst, Light Amethyst ABLight Amethyst Satin, and Violet SatinViolet, Violet ABLilac, Lilac ABAmethyst, Amethyst ABCrystal Vitrail Light. Swarovski Pearls include; Blackberry, Mauve and Lavendar.

Bright Cobalt and Royal Blue Color Trends 2014 Fall Winter

Bright Cobalt and Royal Blue are two gorgeous blue tones that will be particularly  popular this season. They both add a complex excitement to designs compared to the traditional navy blues.

These electric blue tones are expressed in the following SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS; Cobalt, Capri Blue, Sapphire, Crystal Bermuda Blue, and Crystal Metallic Blue 2X. Swarovski Pearls include; Dark Lapis, Lapis and Petrol.

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Similar to a ray of sunshine, Misted Yellow is a soft yet medium toned yellow that adds a sparkle of cheerful optimism!

This light yellow hue is expressed in the following SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS; Jonquil, Sunflower, Crystal Champange and Light Topaz. Swarovski Pearls include; Light Gold and Gold.

Swarovski Heart Bead Light Topaz

Enjoy being creative and thinking outside of the box this season!!

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Exciting NEW SWAROVSKI INNOVATIONS Pre-Season Fall/Winter 2015-16!

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Discover the Electrifying New Swarovski Styles, Effects and XIRUIS Faceting  Structure!

I am really excited to be presenting you with an exclusive sneak peak of the newest SWAROVSKI INNOVATIONS Pre-Season Fall/Winter 2015-16!

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Introducing the New Swarovski Effect Crystal Patina!

Inspired by Venice’s beauty, rich history, and masquerade balls, ‘Nostalgic Grandeur’ recalls baroque ballrooms and opulent mirrors.

Nostalgic Grandeur: Crystal Patina

The new crystal patina effect is a high point for Swarovski as it is unprecedented in the crystal industry. Swarovski continues to progress and expand into novel innovations such as this latest patina effect featuring a unique vintage look of timeless grace, perfectly infused with a modern crystalline allure.

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Crystal White Patina                                             Crystal Silver Patina                                              Crystal Gold Patina

                                            Rose-Patina                                                     Black-Patina

                                          Crystal Rose Patina                                                    Crystal Black Patina

New Swarovski Xirius Flatbacks 2088

Experience a new level of brilliance, scientifically proven. The Swarovski XIRIUS collection takes crystal one step closer to the diamond!

New Swarovski style upgrades:

2058 Flatbacks Upgraded to 2088 XIRIUS Flatbacks

2038 Flatbacks Hot Fix Upgraded t0 2078 XIRIUS Flatbacks Hot Fix

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 New Swarovski style upgrade:

3128 Lochrose Sew-On Stone Upgraded to 3188 XIRIUS Lochrose Sew-On Stone

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New Swarovski style upgrade:

3204 Xilion Sew-On Stone Upgraded to 3288 XIRIUS Sew-On Stone

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New ELEMENTS Poetic Punk Rock: Swarovski Crystal Spikes and Studs Collection

The re-emergence of high-glam, punk rock-inspired fashion coincides with a rising sense of ‘austerity fatigue’, prompting the return of opulence to our lives. The name given to this fiercely edgy, hip-luxe look is ‘Poetic Punk Rock’.

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New SWAROVSKI ELEMENT 1188 XIRIUS Double Pointed Chatons

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New SWAROVSKI ELEMENT 4418 Double Pointed Square Fancy Stone

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New SWAROVSKI ELEMENT 5747 Double Spike Bead

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New SWAROVSKI ELEMENT 6480 Spike Pendant

New Spike Banding and Spike Rivets are available as well.

With his extraordinary ability to interpret and redefine fashion, Jean Paul Gaultier has co-operated with Swarovski to take the theme to a new level in an avant-garde assortment of breath-taking couture pieces with a cool, contemporary edge: Crystal Spikes and Studs.

I hope you enjoy these New Swarovski Innovations as much as I do! We are working  diligently to get these gorgeous new styles and effects onto the website, so check back soon!

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We All Heart Nail Art! Tips For Accessorizing Nails with Swarovski Crystals

Swarovski Crystal Nail Art

Accessorizing your nails with Swarovski crystals is a fun and popular fashion trend that enhances your everyday style!

The sparkling nail art trend began in glamorous Hollywood with celebrities desiring an additional special touch to their normal manicures. They always want to shine in a new stunning (and of-course sparkling) ways! This glitzy trend spread like wildfire and now is a style fave for fashionista’s around the world!

Swarovski Crystal Nails

Create your own personalized style by adding as little or as many Swarovski sparkles as you like. The most popular sizes of Swarovski Flatbacks to use on nails are the 2058-5ss (ss stands for stone size and is equivalent to ~1.75mm) the 6ss (~1.95mm) the 7ss (~2.25mm) the 8ss (~2.45mm) the 9ss (~2.65mm) the 10ss (~2.75mm) the 12ss (~3.1mm) the 14ss (~3.45mm) and the 16ss (~3.90mm).

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Use the Crystal Katana Tool for professional results

For long lasting glam, the SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS can easily be applied into the wet layer of the top gloss gel after the color as been applied. Using the Crystal Katana tool is the fastest, and easiest way to set the stones into place. You can also apply the crystals using glue or regular nail enamel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kxb5N3NyJk

Watch this informative demonstration video on how to apply Swarovski Crystals to your nails and turn them into your newest most sparkling accessory!

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