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PILE IT ON! REAL STYLE TALKS STATEMENT JEWELLERY WITH CELEBRITY STYLISTS.
“More is m o r e ! ” proclaims stylist Bru- no Lima when asked his favourite trend in statement jewellery right now. Lima, who has styled Tilda Swinton and Kris Jenner, among countless others clarifies, “Just keep everything else (clothes,
shoes, bags) super simple.”
A fan-favourite in statement- making trends is glimmering
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gemstone jewellery. Using pre- cious or semi-precious stones, pieces in regal jewel tones or pastel hues, such as, aquama- rine blue, purple amethyst, pink morganite, or bluish-violet tan- zanite, deliver opulence and a pop of colour.
“It’s the wrap of the gift. No look is finished until the jewels are there. Sometimes the jewels are the key to a look,” explains stylist Victor Blanco, who has dressed screen queens includ-
ing Helen Mirren. “I’ve always loved big cocktail rings, long rings or statement earrings,” Blanco professes.
Offering guidance on pair- ing contrasting gems with gar- ments, stylist Krisana Sotelo adds, “Colour blocking is FUN! If you decide on a red stone with a purple dress for example, that would be really pretty!”
Layering remains on-trend and let’s you personalize the style statement you make. You
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