One can only imagine the magical and mystical appeal these exquisite jewels may have had upon the first women to discover them. Their mythical aspect has made pearls legendary throughout the centuries. It was believed for a long time that pearls were tears coming from angels who fell from heaven and these glowing adornment items were collected from the ocean and cherished by mortals. The Egyptians appreciated pearls as in their culture they symbolized richness and they were buried with the owners. For the Greeks, they were related to love and marriage and the Roman conquerors looted many nations to satisfy their insatiable desire for pearls.

During the Middle Ages, the brave knights went into battle wearing their beloved wives’ pearls, believing they protect warriors against injury. During the Renaissance, the laws allowed only the nobility to wear them. They were so valuable that in 1916, the French jeweler Jacques Cartier traded two pearl necklaces against his flagship store on Fifth Avenue.

These natural glowing jewels come mainly from oysters and sometimes from clams and mussels. They develop because of a substance called nacre which is secreted by mollusks to make their shells. A natural pearl is formed when an object falls into the oyster, which defends itself by covering the irritant with layers of nacre. As time passes, the irritant becomes a pearl.

Natural pearls have become increasingly rare in the 1800s due to the depletion of oyster populations. Pearls were then only available for those who could pay their excessively high price. In the early 1900s, methods to grow pearls by artificially introducing an irritant into an oyster to stimulate the formation of a pearl were discovered. Culture pearls are as beautiful and pure as natural pearls. The only difference is that the oyster was encouraged to produce it.

The beauty and luster of the pearls still continues to delight us today. In fact, pearls are an essential element in any woman’s jewelry collection. A classic pearl necklace matches any outfit and any occasion. Worn in combination with an evening dress, pearls are impeccable. They add a touch of chic and style if worn with a pair of funky jeans. Pearls have always been an expression of elegance, richness and purity.

A snake print necklace is a great fashion item that can complete the right outfit quite nicely. It is not really the type of necklace that can go with anything because of the generous size and golden hardware but it is something that can easily find its place in a wardrobe. The hardware creates a nice contrast with the grey snake skin. If you go for a big necklace with snake skin, make sure that the rest of accessories aren’t too obvious because this one will already get you a lot of attention; it is always important not to overdo it.

Depending on who designed the necklace and on the quality of the materials used to make it, a snake skin accessory can be a bit expensive. There are also affordable options which shouldn’t set you back more than a few dollars. The result is pretty much the same and having a bit of animal prints in your outfit is surely recommended for this season. There are many fashion items that offer this chic style for spring so the possibilities are really limitless.

If grey snake skin is not really for you, it is easy to find some more colorful fashion items that are inspired from the wild life. A bright orange base with black stripes is one of the most popular choices and it goes very well with the colorful theme of this spring fashion trends.

A colorful long skirt with some sparkly details on it can be perfect for a casual outfit when going out during the day while a black long skirt can help you achieve that elegant look required for formal events. Its versatility lies in the great number of designs which means that you can pretty much wear a long skirt for any occasion as long as you get the right style. A straight long skirt can be perfect for work because it shows professionalism but is also feminine at the same time; the ideal combination.

For this season, the famous fashion item has been modified to include bright colors as well as water designs that look incredible. The loose skirts are the most popular and not just because they are comfortable but also due to the fact that they create a nice flowing look. Long skirts are usually accessorized with large bracelets and handbags; a pair of comfortable shoes is also a good idea but really high heels are not recommended.

Next time you don’t know what to wear, just look for a nice long skirt, match with a colorful top and some small accessories, maybe a designer handbag, and you are ready to go out looking fashionable. It is one of those fashion items that will always be trendy and designers will continue to reinvent the look every new season.

So, it is very practical and comfortable but it also has to be very fashionable to be included on the list of must-have items for this season. As far as style goes, it does look pretty good and it would go great with a fur coat. It can be found in neutral colors such as black, white, grey and brown and every time you look at one, you just want to feel it due to its soft fur. Keeping warm with this fashionable item is not only great for the winter but it would also be a perfect accessory for the fall or even for a cold summer night.

If you don’t know what it is, imagine a fur hood that has long sleeves which can be used to provide a nice snuck fit; perfect for when it is a bit too cold outside. This season, it is all about the Capushawl and it deserves its place on the most popular fashion items list.

Clip in hair extensions are probably the easiest and most pain free ways of adding new layers or length to your hair. As you can imagine they have clips on it and they are simply added to the rest of your hair from the neck and working to the top of your head. They are easy to apply and don’t have to be fitted by a professional.  The best thing about these extensions is the fact that they can be easily taken off.

Bonding or sealing extensions are a bit more complicated to use as they are mixed with the real hair and then sealed with an agent that acts as glue. They usually last a couple of months before the person notices that they are starting to lose the applied hair so it can be a little upsetting.

Another more long lasting solution is weaving your hair so the hair is somehow sewn between your natural hairs. However, this can be a little unhealthy and might make you lose a lot of your natural hair because the extensions will drag down your hair.

No matter what type of extensions you choose, you will definitely see the improvement and how beautiful your face looks afterwards.

Tea dresses are very elegant, there is no doubt about that, it can be worn during the day and it doesn’t show too much skin. The style of the 40s is actually meant to complement the woman body without going overboard. Most fashion critics see the tea dress as a day to night outfit because of its adaptability to both scenarios. On one hand, it is simple and elegant, usually with flowery patterns, perfect for the day time but on the other hand, it hugs the body very well and is great for going out at night.

A tea dress, such as the ones popular in 1940, usually has some characteristics such as patted shoulders, long and loose sleeves, small cleavage and a length of just under the knee. While the colors are mostly neutral, it is very common for tea dresses to have colorful patterns such as flowers, butterflies and other playful touches. Some dresses have buttons and neutral colors for those that don’t want to appear too girly but like the vintage look that is so popular on the catwalk this season.

It is something normal for fashion designers to get their inspiration from the past and with a small modern touch, they can create something truly great as it is with the modern tea dress inspired from the 1940s. It is a fashion item that every woman should have because you would look great in it.

The design is something expected from Versace, it looks very stylish and expensive. It would go great with a fashionable handbag and just imagine yourself taking it out to make an important call. It’s clear that fashion is all about the accessories you choose to have around and this glamorous fashion item can be quite the choice. The Unique is a clear fashion statement for the rich and successful and it is enough to just have a glance at it to understand why. It does look pretty interesting but also very fragile.

Rest assured that the big touch screen will not be as fragile as you may think it is. The crystal screen is unscratchable and it will take a lot of beating without having the smallest imperfection although it is highly unlikely that this superb mobile phone will ever be in danger. Precious stones and rare materials are usually a trademark for Versace so you can be sure that the frame is made from 18K white gold. Other design features include leather on the back of the phone and a picture of Medusa on the front.

Don’t think that it is just a looker and that it is useless as a phone. LG Electronics have made sure that it can do everything a phone should and that it is compatible with the most common forms of entertainment, from 3G to e-mail and media player. It also has a 5MB camera which will allow you to take glamorous pictures of yourself and of your friends; the only problem is that the picture won’t capture this superb phone but maybe you can use a mirror if you really want to show it off. So Versace has truly created a great watch that looks fashionable and works geeky, the perfect combination.

Round nails – lately, rectangular nails were a big trend but it seems that the fashion is going to opt this winter for a more feminine and classy look. Round nails are extremely elegant and you find them more comfortable than other nail shapes because they feel and look natural.

French manicure – I know this was a big trend a few years ago and then people started hating it but for all the French manicure lovers out there, the good news is that it’s coming back. However, it’s not what one would expect and it’s definitely not that natural look we all have in our heads when we think about French manicure. This is reinvented and it has crazy dark colors. So instead painting your nails with pink or beige and putting white on the tips, you will have to paint them dark red, black, blue. You can also try the other way around which is even crazier and more fashionable, paint them with a bright color and use a dark color on the tip.

Unusual combinations – Another trend is combining colors that you normally wouldn’t. For example, combining brown with blue, red and purple, or yellow and brown. Create a unique look by making a French manicure with those colors or find the colors that suit you.

Blue – Blue is going to be extremely hot. We already saw it on the catwalk in handbags, shoes and jewelry trends so it’s normal to see it on our nails. Dark blue is the hottest so make sure that you have a dark blue nail polish. If you don’t like dark colors, an aqua matte blue will be super trendy and will definitely match the cold weather outside.

Crackle effects – Crackle effects on your nails were quite trendy in the summer and the trend will continue until winter at least. So, you can use the crackle nail polishes you got this summer or buy some in trendy colors. A great idea would be to use crackle with dark blue and light blue, combining the pattern and the trendiest color of the season.

These are just some of the main trend you will see this winter; however, don’t let these trends limit you and make sure that you express yourself through your nails, despite being trendy or not.

Why do women buy ballerina pumps? Because when you wear them you get so comfortable and you feel like you are walking barefoot. Not to mention the fact that they are incredibly cheap and they come in so many styles, you can match them with anything. The fact that you can buy as much as a thousand of these and they look amazing on any woman is what makes them so popular. If you wondered if you may wear them with jeans, the answer is yes. They also work well with any type of dress and even with leggings. However, if you plan on wearing them with leggings just make sure that your legs aren’t too thick because they might look weird. Other than that, there are no other things you need to take in consideration.

Ballerina pumps are probably the perfect choice for school or for a nice date if you really want to feel comfortable without sacrificing your looks. If you still want a bit of a heel you can choose some that resemble classic shoes more and have a heel that is a few inches. There are also leather ballerina pumps or classic ballerina pumps made of fabric; the latter are perfect for everyday summer wear while the leather ones go well with special occasions paired with a dress and an elegant handbag.  You can find ballerina pumps at any store and you will surely have where to choose from.