The Northern Bride: accessories

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Steampunk Accessories

I was always drawn to different and unique things. I can't say that one particular style would be all me, but i like different things, things that i see as beautiful and interesting. Before i would just enjoy looking and finding them and wear basic clothing and accessories like everyone else and try not to be noticed in any way. But year 2011 was the changing chapter in my life. I suddenly understood that i don't need to hide, don't need to try be like everyone else. And actually i have an interesting sense of style and ability to put different styles in one outfit ( i think i will show more of this side of me after the wedding thing is finally celebrated :) ). Especially since deciding on the wedding day i am letting my imagination flow. I know my family will be extremely surprised when they finally see the look a chosen for myself as they already were surprised of our invitations :)

Anyway one of the unique styles I've been interested in is Steampunk. Especially the accessories of that style are unique and interesting looking. The basic idea of this style is to use the interiors of the old watches. This style has this feeling of something forbidden. Have you ever wonder as a child how the watch looks inside? I wondered, but never dared to open and look , and here you can see it all! Someone will say this jewelry is ugly and some will say it's beautiful... What this style won't do is put you in the shadows or leave you without any opinion.

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These Steampunk cufflinks have 21 Jewel rose gold accusist watch movement. I actually thinking of getting this type of cufflinks for my fiance, i think he would love them ! OffTheCuff2010

Who said the bride should looks like a Christmas tree ? How about earrings like this ? edmdesigns

The heart necklace can be seen as a little cliche and i normally not a huge fan of them, but i really like the look of this heart with swarovski turquoise crystal. Something blue for the bride perhaps ? edmdesigns

Butterfly by LondonParticulars

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Steampunk hair accessories as well, like this hair fork by edmdesigns

If you are interested in this style, here you can find some information what Steampunk is.

Katherine

Saturday, May 5, 2012

In love with Moonstone-Necklace

So i would like to continue my adventure with moonstone accessories. If you didn't get bored with Moonstone Earrings which i showed in my last post, then maybe you will like necklaces as well.

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How gorgeous is this necklace? photo

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Beautiful combination of Rainbow Moonstone, Amethyst, Rose Quarts and Aquamarine photo

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Katherine

Thursday, May 3, 2012

In love with Moonstone - Earrings

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When you think about wedding jewelry - most will think about zircones ( as not many can afford diamond earrings, bracelets, tiaras and such) and lots of sparkle. And somehow we are forgetting about other incredible beautiful stones. I will try to introduce you to them and maybe just maybe you will find something different and even less expensive for your wedding day accessories.

I personally never was a huge of a sparkle girl. Don't understand me wrong, i do like shiny items but over the top bling bling isn't something i can't see myself wearing. So when i found moonstone i simply fall in love with it. It has this little shy feeling in it as from the first look it might just look like a milky stone, but when light hits it you can see the hidden magic of colours in it.

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Only few gemstones have accumulated as much lore and romance as moonstone. This unusual gem with the distinctive milky shimmer has been known for thousands of years, and has been revered by many cultures. According to Hindu legend, moonstone was formed from moonbeams. At one time it was believed that if you held one in your mouth during a full moon, you can see your future. In India, moonstone is still regarded as a sacred stone and is widely believed to bring good fortune ( wouldn't you love to have some good fortune on your wedding day ? ). The ancient Romans also associated moonstone with the moon and speculated that the gem was formed from drops of moonlight. They considered the gemstones as possessing those properties traditionally associated with the moon: romance, femininity, intuition, dreams and the emotions.

All moonstones are not necessarily white. The most know moonstone is Rainbow Moonstone . It is white milky stone with all the colours of the rainbow shining through when the light hits the stone.