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Selecting Your Personal Style

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Are You Classic?Romantic?Artistic?Geometric?

 

Some people think they have no special personal style in appearance or dress.However we each do,whether or not we are aware of it.
Yours may be an eclectic mixture of any two or a general inclination toward a specific one.You do have your own style..
Have a look at the the four styles of:Classic.Romantic,Artistic,and Geometric.See where you fit.

Four Main Styles Are Classic,Romantic,Artistic,and Geometric 

Your Jewelry Helps Define Your Personal Style

Remember the deep dark unconscious?Part of the human condition. Psychologists believe it influences our presenting behavior at any one time.Combine that with our conscious choices and you can see that our hair style,makeup,jewelry(or lack of it) as well as clothing and shoes combine to create our personal
style.
How much it conforms with others or the others with whom it does conform are also a part of this style.No matter how unusual ,individual or non conforming we may think, there are usually others that make similar choices wherever they may be.
Are Elvis,Michael Jackson,Prince and Cher not similar in many ways.Goths,Grunge Gangsta etc.The four styles discussed will pinpoint more.
As I make and design jewelry,that aspect is the most interesting to me.The styles and characteristics were compiled from several sources including reading and people watching.They appear no where else.
Each of the four styles will be presented with snippets not sentences about the characteristics of hair style,makeup,nail care,clothing,shoes,colors most often picked,and jewelry selection.It is simplistic with no claim to be comprehensive,Sorry, guys,it is a female focus.

CLASSIC
The keywords to describe classic are refined,assured,professional and affluent.The following describes the over all appearance:
HAIR Short or neckline length
Clean.Shiny,tidy
If long,pulled back or up

MAKEUP Light carefully applied
Cheekbones are accented.
A natural look.
Appears not to be made up

CLOTHING Clean clear lines
Shells or tailored blouses
Suits,long straight skirts or jumpers
Knee length or long dresses
Designer jeans,,blazers or fitted
Jackets
Scarf or medium width leather belt
Shoes Flat,low or medium heel pumps,
Simple sandals,
Plain athletic or walking shoes.
Colors Navy,tan/browns,
cobalt, and black.

Jewelry Precious metals or good replicas
Earrings:posts,small,short dangles or
small hoops.
Necklace are usually chokers,18 or 20
inches long.
mall thin bracelets,standard watches
Rings.are small or not ornate if large
stones are used.
.Pearls,gemstones
Semiprecious gemstones

ROMANTIC

The keywords to describe romantic are soft,spontaneous ,feminine and gentle

Hair Soft,frames face,,rounded
Short or shoulder length
Curls/waves
Not unkept looking
Does not look overly controlled

Makeup Soft,light,dew or sunkissed appearance
cheeks,eyes and mouth are highlighted
Lipstick glistens
Nails Medium to long
Well kept
Painted light or coordinated with
apparel
May be bright red for social galas

Clothing
Ruffles,lace,tucks,trims
Long skirts,long dresses,mini skirts
Capri,cropped and wide leg jeans
Textured pants
Tees,camisoles often with a sheer big shirt
Sweaters with varied necklines and texture
Shawls,crocheted cardigans
Decorative belts,long scarves

Shoes... High heels,pumps,straps,color coordinated
Flat heel ballerina,mules or pump,ethnic
sandals
Short and tall boots high heels
Colored often coordinated athletic
shoes

Colors Muted pastel or flowered prints
Bright red,white,black
purples,pinks,blue

Jewelry Chandelier,medium to long dangle and large
post earrings
Long necklaces(20 to 30inch)
beads,shell,chains, often several together
Chains,shell cameo and large silver
pendants
Beaded bracelet or pendant watches
Cuff,bangle,charm bracelets sometimes
worn together
Pet/animal,Holiday,Hobby themed jewelry
Medium to large rings,small toe rings,
ankle bracelets.
Crystal,glass,wood,beads,shell,
bone,gemstone,cameo
Gold, Sterling Silver,plated metal
antique silver,copper

Artistic

The keywords to describe artistic would be impulsive,free thinker,creative and casual.

Hair Short,frequently colored.If medium or long, may be purposefully unkept looking with two or more colors.Long hair may also be worn in a braid or pony tail.

Makeup From no make up worn to obviously made up is
seen.Sometimes black or white is used.Eyes and lips are usually accented.Face and tongue piercing are not uncommon.
Nails Usually short may be unkept or bitten.Long decorated artificial nails for special occasions are not uncommon,often to coordinate with the makeup or clothing.

Clothing May be purposefully mismatched with various patterns and styles.Jeans with holes,patches or frayed cuffs,long skirts,long dresses,overalls,long tunic tops,logo tees,sweatshirts,and oversize sweaters are usual.Long scarves,wide belts,caps and hats may be added.

Shoes Unusual shoes with platforms or big heels including boots,earthy sandals clogs, and scuffed athletic shoes complete the look.

Colors Bright primary colors,black and white;

Jewelry Large hoops,dangle metal or beaded earrings.Large pendants,chokers,celtic theme,wood,bead and stone necklaces sometimes multistrand or worn with more than one chain.Cuff bracelets and watches,bangle ,large or multistrand bracelets,beaded bracelet watches are selected.Rings are worn on several fingers, Toe rings and decorative ankle bracelets are popular among the young adults.Body jewelry is often of interest.Crystal and gem stones,chains,glass and wood beads are frequent choices.

GEOMETRIC

Keywords to describe geometric would be defiant,outspoken,strong,lines and angles.

Hair Short or neckline length. with spikes or angles.Neckline length may be straight loose and move.A shaved head or boyish cut may be seen.A long straight style or wig is sometimes used The hair is usually dark.

Makeup Moderately applied with brows and eyes emphasized.Dark lipstick is often used.Nose piercing especially with a small diamond or hoop in place is usual.
Nails Well kept medium length, usually cut straight across.Occasionally, polished with colorless or textured polish.

Clothing Often the overall effect is that of a rectangle or triangle achieved with large shoulder pads,straight skirts,flared skirts,short or long dresses,Dresses with no shoulder pads and/or strapless flare at the bottom,as often does long tiered skirts.Soft solid color see through materials and large cotton or linen geometrical prints are among favorites..Suits,long tiered skirts,mini dresses,straight leg jeans,leggins with oversize tunics,striped shirts,camisoles and strapless/halter tops generally complete the wardrobe

Shoes High heels,strappy or ankle straps for low and high heels are mist often worn.Designer high top athletic shoes and decorated ethnic sandals may be used

Colors Black,orange,yellow,teal and green

Jewelry Prefers Sterling Silver but likes pewter.Large shaped posts,metal design dangles medium or large earrings are first choice Some all metal chandaliers or unusual shaped pewter are acceptable.Pendants medium or large in Silver,pewter,shell and gemstone. are favorites along with.long beaded multistrand or single strand beaded necklaces..Large cuff,several bangle and gemstone bracelets Onyx,,amber and other semi precious gemstones are components of choice.
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K. A. Mace

Great information!

Posted February 27, 2008

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Posted February 17, 2008

magscrafts

Great info, thanks for sharing!

Posted February 17, 2008

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