Women's Travel Jewelry for Evening Wear
Sparkly Cheap Costume Jewelry - Going Out for Drinks or Dancing
Sep 1, 2009
Women's travel jewelry can be over-the-top when it's worn with evening wear. There are lots of great options for cheap costume jewelry which look perfect for drinks or dancing in a new town or for hanging out on a cruise ship's formal night.
Not many Boomer Chicks have diamond encrusted chandelier earrings, but for those who do, it is probably prudent to leave the good stuff at home in a vault, even when the itinerary includes partying with the French Ambassador. Then, get some good fake bling for vacation, like everybody else.
Bling
As always, the trick with costume jewelry earrings is to find something that is cute but not too heavy. By the way, the word costume means "ensemble" or "outfit", not something for a Halloween party. The phrase, costume jewelry, means jewelry meant to go with a specific outfit, as opposed to "good" jewelry, which is bought to go with anything.
So, a woman should lay out her evening costumes, before packing, and see if she needs some spice to jazz up her evening looks. Ladies should hunt for jewelry that isn't seen on every other woman or find a creative way to put things together.
Fashion Earrings
The easiest way to give an outfit a nighttime groove is to add big-time earrings. So, start with big earrings or a traffic-stopping necklace, but not both. There are exceptions to this rule, but one statement piece is usually sufficient.
- Nordstrom.com: Lori Lori Moonlight Chandelier Earrings. The long 2 3/4" drop never fails to impress during candlelight dinners. This style works for young babes and older chicks who are going out to a bar or dance club. For a sparkly look that reads more real, try the Solitaire Briolette at the Carat.cc website.
- Nordstrom.com: Sorrelli Small Cluster Earrings.
- LandauJewelry.com: Pave Ball with Grey Glass Pearl Drop. Say they’re from grandmama.
- Nordstrom.com: Betsey Johnson Faux Pearl Drop Earrings, or any pearl earrings.
Color Jewelry
Earrings don't have to match the color of an outfit, but sometimes it’s a lot of fun to have a piece that has obviously been handpicked for a dressy night. Avoid any jewelry with words or obvious labels. These objects are better left for insecure, younger gals.
Jewelry shown at Nordstrom.com is usually well made. For the hipness of jet black, and to stand out from the CZ crowd, see their Nordstrom Crystal Briolette Drop Earrings. For green or yellow, try Judith Ripka's "Stones by the Yard" Earrings.
Women with an attitude can wear almost any earring or necklace during the daytime in the right situation, with the right outfit, though huge CZ drops are only for evening. See these other goodies for color jewelry:
- FantasyJewelryBox.com: Sterling Silver Sherbert Fantasy Earrings (Blue and Yellow).
- EvesAddiction.com: Halle Berry Amethyst CZ Sterling Silver Earrings. (Purple).
- Carat.cc: Asian Hook Drops. 2ct pink CZs.
- Swarovski.com: Black and Gold Hannibal Earrings.
- Swarovski.com: Parallele Desert Glow Earrings (Golden).
- Swarovski.com: Bella Chrysolite Earrings (Green).
- Emitations.com: Valkyrie’s Faux Ruby Earrings (Red).
Faux Pearls and Layers
One of the easiest ways to make an evening statement is to layer tons of pearl necklaces (or any kinds of necklaces). This is almost foolproof. Just layer until Nirvana is reached.
Look online for the gorgeous Kate Spade Cortes Paillette Necklace. It's elegant for day or night and is not too much with her matching hoop earrings. Also check out the Nordstrom Crystal Collection Bead Necklace. Try layering any of these with existing jewelry.
Conjure up a great bling look with the Cultured Mabe Pearl Necklace with CZ in Sterling Silver, at Ross-Simons.com.
Cubic Zirconia Necklaces
From EvesAddiction.com:
- Tiffany Inspired 36 Inch CZs by the Yard. Can be layered in different combos.
- Judy’s Designer Style Pave Heart Pendant. This piece looks more mature than most heart necklaces, which often end up looking too bubblegum. Women with tiny necks might try the heart on the black cord.
- The Sparkling Champagne CZ Rectangle Pendant is truly elegant and would be beautiful on a very long chain as well as on bare skin at decollete or collarbone.
- The Designer Style Cable Pendant with Blue CZ is a nice Bali style copy of a famous designer’s necklace. Get it with the earrings.
The Mina Pendant at Ziamond.com is gorgeous and could look real on the right gal with the right attitude.
MaxAndCloe.com:
- Gerard Yosca Black Diamond Multi Pendant Necklace.
- ABS Crystal Kaleidoscope Necklace
- The Gerard Yosca Yellow Stone and Pearls Pendant Necklace is perfect for day or night layering. And it would look great with boho chic jewelry.
Swarovski.com: Go big-time with the Hyacinth Necklace. Wow. What a way to jazz up any plain outfit for fun-and-games after sundown. Wear this necklace with the small Harley Earrings and, maybe, the matching ring. Any woman who can pull this off will be unforgettable and magnificent.
Once a woman has found a perfect piece, either earrings or a necklace, the next step is to find smaller accent pieces, that have the same feel, to give the look balance. Start with one big piece. Everything else should complement, but not compete.
How Much is Too Much
Sometimes a gal needs to add a bracelet or a ring, but certainly not always. A necklace always requires earrings, but not the other way around. This is especially true when a necklace would detract from a great neckline. Be careful with these necklines:
- Strapless
- One Shoulder
- Halter
Matching pieces of jewelry can come off as old-fashioned and that is the last thing a Boomer Chick wants. Mixing it up is chic, so mix it up. Young and hip is where it’s at, babes, so gather the goodies together. Money is tight. Go to Goodwill and consignment stores. Search eBay. Fill a whole drawer with costume jewelry treasures.
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