Pearls are the hot jewelry for bridal 2009

Pearls go in and out of fashion in general (some may disagree) but in bridal they generally have a consistent following.

However this year... the trend is definitely towards pearls.... Diamond sparkle will always hold a place in my heart but larger pearl jewelry pieces are definitely making a statement in bridal.

1. Many layered ropes- super chic

2. Asymmetrical pearl ropes with diamond or accented asymmetrical pieces- awesome!

They have to be- layered... more than one strand.

look great i.e. not the cheapest fakes, but good news, real and fake pearls can look fabulous as low prices!

Another great tip- buy a single long strand 60 -100 inches. Then find a brooch. affix the brooch to the strand on an angle, this keeps the strands locked in a graduated fashion, and it is also awesome looking.... if they slide around, you can actually attach the brooch to your dress, keeping the pearls in place, and the brooch at the right angle.

Hint- if you go with a huge necklace, tone down the earrings and vice versa.

Here is a good start!

http://www.smartbargains.com/go.sb?pagename=prod&fd=true&fcloc=search&sp=All+Products////Jewelry+%26+Watch+Bargains////Pearl+Jewelry////AttribSelect%3dType%3d'Necklaces+%26+Pendants'////&dk=Pearl%20Jewelry&deptid=6&catid=37&prodid=6020477319&t=Cat-Refine.dept-6.cat-2262.prod.

http://tace.com/f/23429.html

http://www.cyberattic.com/stores/sherrysantiques/items/803064/item803064cyberattic.html

this is the style, but not the chains. although this is a cool necklace

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod67010088&parentId=cat4870734&masterId=cat4870731&index=309&cmCat=cat000000cat2830732cat4870731cat4870734

Hot Trends in Bridal for 2009

Here are some hot new trends in Bridal for 2009

1. Dresses with sleeves! It's a miracle after years of just strapless dresses, I am starting to happily see the off the shoulder and halter make a major comeback this year.

2. Fit and Flare Dresses- They don't look great on everyone, but they are fabulous if you have a great body. See Anne Hathaway's dress in the new bride wars movie. http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/09/24/anne-hathaway-and-kate-hudsons-bride-wars-trailer/

3. Trumpet Vases- Big bold trumpet vases are hot in a big way in floral. The style is finished with a clumping texture to floral instead of mixed floral varieties, creating a very bold statement.

4. Big Hair Pieces- Instead of a veil, large flowers, floral arrangements, jeweled arrangements, and combs are coming in style in a big way.

5. The Blusher is out- the blusher is out... Try a simple single layer veil.....

6. Comfy Shoes- Maybe I am biased, since shoes don't like me very much, but the reality is no one sees your shoes, and you stand all day... Try wedges or non-traditional light colored shoes.