Tips to match your Makeup and Accessories

3 Simple Ways to Match Your Makeup & Accessories

Tips to feel more confident in your outfit

Makeup and accessories bring the finishing touches to your outfit.  With a huge variety of jewelry to choose from and makeup styles to use, finding your perfect combo is the goal!

When choosing your accessories and makeup, there are a few things to consider when creating a be-YOU-tiful look.

·         Complement :  Wearing colors that complement each other is pleasing to the eye and easy to achieve.  For example, if you want to complement your favorite necklace, apply makeup that will not clash with the color of the necklace. Complementing makeup with accessories is suitable for everyday looks, whether you go to work, school or a party.  When looking at the color wheel, the complimentary color is the one directly across from the main color.  For a more subtle look, choose one of the colors next to the complimentary color.

·         Match:  Wearing makeup and accessories of the same color, helps to emphasize the accessory.  For example, if you want to show off your cute red earrings, pairing it with a red lipstick can bring focus to your earrings.

·         Clash: Sometimes you just want to stand out a bit; you want to show off a creative look.  The easiest way is to clash the colors of your accessories with your eye makeup.  That way you get to show off your dazzling eyes and your accessories too!

Once you feel comfortable at matching your makeup and your jewelry, you will feel more confident and turn more heads!  Thankfully Paparazzi’s $5 price tag, allows you to have more accessories in your jewelry box, to play around with!  Isn’t jewelry fun?!?!

The Little Black Dress

Here are some tips and ideas to accessorize your LBD this season

The Little Black Dress is one of the most versatile and stylish pieces a woman can own. It can be worn to work, out on the town or to a party, depending on how you accessorize it.  And now that the Holiday season is officially upon us, it's time to find some fun combinations with your jewelry.

First, decide on what look you are going for.  For a conservative look, go for clean and pretty accessories such as tasteful bracelets and necklaces and match them with simple earrings and some flats.  To go for a more trendy vibe, wear some fun shoes and a statement jewelry piece like a bold necklace.  To sport a funky style, add a lot of color with your accessories and maybe some fun stockings.

As your black canvas of sorts, your LBD is a perfect backdrop to make your accessories stand out.  Sometimes, a great pair of earrings is all you need to dress up your dress.  If you only wear earrings, try on a pair of big, bold and beautiful ones.  If your dress goes well with a necklace, add some pizaz to your outfit with a statement necklace.  For color choices, the skies the limit when wearing your LBD.  Bracelets are another great addition to your dress style.  Wear a simple elegant bracelet, go bold with chunky bangles or stack a few together for a fun look.  You can add just a smidge of pop by adding a bold and colorful ring.  Paparazzi offers a great arrangement of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, ring and more!

Once you have your jewelry in mind, try on different types of shoes, cardigans, scarves and leg stockings to complete your look.  Your LBD and you will be hitting the town in style this Holiday season!

Best necklace for your neckline

Tips for choosing the best necklace length for your shirt's neckline.

Oh harmony.... beautiful jewelry harmony.  A good combination between your necklace and your shirt or dress's neckline can bring beautiful harmony to your wardrobe.  Choosing the right necklace length for your outfit not only compliments your ensemble, but can also flatter your neck, collar bones and bust.

Here are 4 basic tips for choosing the best necklace length:

1. Higher necklines need larger or longer necklaces.

2. Collared necklines need narrower or shorter necklaces.

3. Open necklines need a necklace that covers the exposed area.

4. Embellished necklines are gorgeous on their own and are best paired with cute earrings and bracelets.

Here is a great visual cheat sheet for pairing a great necklace length with your neckline!  Paparazzi Accessories has tons of different necklace shapes, lengths and styles to match every neckline and personal style!

But hey - rules are meant to be broken.  My rule of thumb is wear what makes you feel good and happy!!!!  

How to care for your fashion jewelry

Tips on how to take care of your fashion jewelry:

All jewelry, including Paparazzi jewelry, is susceptible to tarnishing.  The air, chemicals in soaps, body chemistry, etc are all tarnish-culprits. Here are a few tips to keep your jewelry looking great for a long time!

• Jewelry should go on as the final step of dressing, after using products such as soap, lotion, perfume and hair spray which can potentially damage your jewelry’s finish.
• Fashion jewelry is not crafted to withstand excessive use or abuse, so it should always be removed when performing yard work, cleaning, showering, swimming, and participating in sports activities. Remove rings before washing hands or dishes and handling detergent, bleach, alcohol, and cleansers.
• When jewelry is not in use, store each item individually away from steamy places such as showers and sinks to help ensure they stay dry. 
• To combat high humidity, placing a piece of chalk in your jewelry box(es) will help to absorb moisture.

 With proper care, your fine fashion jewelry will offer years of enjoyment and beauty.

Jewelry turning fingers green

A few people have asked me if Paparazzi Rings will turn their fingers green.  The answer isn't so much about the jewelry itself, but a person's body pH or the substances used by the person.  All Paparazzi jewelry is lead and nickel free (nickel being a common green-finger 'culprit').  But for more of an explanation.... I like this information below:

Question: Why Do Rings Turn Your Finger Green?

Have you ever had a ring turn your finger green or wondered why some people say rings turn their fingers green? The reason this happens is because of the metal content of the ring and the individual person. Here's a look at what's happening.

Answer: When a ring turns your finger green it's either because of a chemical reaction between acids in your skin and the metal of the ring or a reaction between another substance on your hand, such as a lotion, and the metal of the ring.

There are several metals that oxidize or react with your skin to produce a discoloration. You can get a noticeable green ring around your finger from wearing a ring made using copper. Some rings are pure copper, while others have a plating of another metal over copper or the copper may be part of the alloy (e.g., Sterling silver). The common green color is not harmful of itself, though some people experience an itchy rash or other sensitivity reaction to the metal and may wish to avoid exposure to the metal.

A common culprit is silver, which is found in sterling silver jewelry, plating for inexpensive jewelry, and as an alloying metal in most gold jewelry. Acids cause the silver to oxidize, which produces tarnish. The tarnish can leave a dark ring on your finger.

If you are sensitive to metals, you may see a discoloration from wearing a ring containing nickel, though most likely this will be a red ring and may be associated with inflammation.  PAPARAZZI JEWELRY IS LEAD AND NICKEL FREE!

How to Avoid Getting a Green Finger from a Ring

Even silver and gold jewelry can produce a discoloration, so advice for avoiding a green finger isn't as simple as just avoiding inexpensive jewelry.

You'll greatly reduce the chance of any ring turning your finger green if you take care to keep soap, lotions and other chemicals away from your ring. Remove your rings before bathing or swimming, especially in saltwater.

Some people apply a polymer coating to their rings to act as a barrier between their skin and the metal of the ring. Nail polish is one option. Be aware you'll need to reapply the coating from time to time, since it will wear away.

http://chemistry.about.com/od/jewelrychemistry/f/Why-Do-Rings-Turn-Your-Finger-Green.htm

What does your favorite color say about you?

Do you know what your favorite color says about you?  Check out these color “character traits” and see if they describe you at all!

If your favorite color is RED: You are impulsive, quick to speak your mind, have a need to be well informed and involved, passionately believe that life is meant to be happy and exciting, and you have a desire to experience the fullness of living.

If your favorite color is ORANGE: You are adventurous, good-natured, make sure work and play are done with intensity, you are social, friendly, and an agreeable individual that has a need for challenges.

If your favorite color is YELLOW: You have a yearning for the new and modern, you look forward to the future, are inclined to be highly imaginative, curious and creative, have a cheerful disposition that uses logic to create new ideas.

If your favorite color is GREEN: You are one of stability, balance and persistence, have a tendency to be frank, moral and sensitive to social etiquette, have a deep need to belong, to be loved and to feel safe.

If your favorite color is BLUE: You have a need for a calm, harmonious and peaceful existence, are capable, conservative, trusting and confident, have a highly developed sense of responsibility, and are sensitive and trustworthy.

If your favorite color is PURPLE: You believe that you are set apart and unique from others, are creative, glamorous, sensitive and observant, always looking for beauty, are typically highly artistic, with a desire to help others in need.

If your favorite color is PINK: You are an affectionate and concerned individual, offering love, attention and nurturing to those in need, are romantic and wrap yourself in world of dreams, are gentle and serene with a deep need to be loved.

If your favorite color is BROWN: You are conscientious, dependable and steady, with a character of reliability, duty and responsibility, have a desire to remain in control, place value on honesty and home, and have a strong need for security.

If your favorite color is BLACK: You are conventional, conservative, serious, sophisticated and dignified, and are inclined to conceal your real feelings and emotions from others.

If your favorite color is WHITE: You prefer simplicity, seeks perfection, searches for happiness, is inclined to be a bit critical, strives for the best, and is independent and self-reliant.

If your favorite color is GRAY: You are the middle of the road type, cool, composed, and reliable and tend to conform to keep the peace.

Wearing jewelry on scarves

The Fall means.... A new school year is starting, the leaves are starting to change colors, but most importantly, SCARF SEASON is upon us!!!!  Woo hoo! I love scarves.  I love heavy, keep-you-snug-as-a-bug scarves and I love fun, light and airy scarves. This is my first Fall season loving, wearing and selling Paparazzi.  I am so excited to be able to mix two of my fashion loves together this year!  I wanted to share with you, just a few of the ways I've found to combine them already. Here are some great ways to Glam up your scarves this season!

Adding a cuff bracelet Paparazzi's Urban Collection has a great selection of leather cuff bracelets.  Made from flexible materials and using adjustable snaps to accommodate different wrist sizes, these leather cuffs are an adorable addition to a scarf.  Using a basic scarf wrap (scarf around the neck with both ends in the front), I attached a cuff around the neck cowl and one of the ends to add a cute touch to the simple look. Even my daughter Adrianna wanted to show off the style!

Using a ring as scarf jewelry Scarf jewelry pendants are a popular trend these days.  Unfortunately the pendants can be a little pricey.  I recreated the same look by adding an adjustable band ring to my scarf!  Using the same simple scarf wrap as above, I created a fun new look!  I threaded the scarf through the ring band and centered it in the middle of the scarf.  But it could be worn in numerous different areas of the scarf for a cute affect!

Make a scarf tie using a ring Using an adjustable band ring, you can create a super simple and chic tie look!  Putting both ends of the scarf through the ring, it adds a little pizaz to your outfit. I played around with moving the ring higher and lower on the scarf and it made for a fun new scarf accessory!

Wrapping a necklace into your scarf I love necklaces and I love scarves!  Unfortunately your scarf typically covers up any necklace you are wearing.  Now I've found a fun way to include them both!  I used a long necklace and a simple half-fold scarf technique (fold your scarf in half and drape around your neck.  Take the two ends which should be next to each other, and slip them through the loop in the scarf).  Loving this fun new style for the season!

These are just a few of the fun new ways I've started glamming up my scarves!  Excited to continue to play around and find fun new ways to accessorize this Fall!