Choosing the right necklace

I've asked so many people around and they say the necklace is the most important accessory a girl should have.  Perhaps, that is the sexiest part of the girls body for your eyes to see. Models have been known to make it big if they have perfect collars and necks that shows elegance and class. So how do you actually select the right kind of necklace for yourself?

• If you're petite, it is best to wear collar-length or longer necklaces. Styles with V shapes and ones that fall below the breast but above the waist elongate the figure.

• If you're of average height, you can wear necklaces of any length, unless you're full-figured. In that case, she should avoid necklaces that rest on the breastline.

• If you're tall, almost any length goes well. The thin, tall woman may select chokers that cut the line of the neck and de-emphasize height. Necklaces made of stones or pearls of the same size are especially flattering to the tall woman

• If you have an oval shape face, any shape necklace will work. A choker looks just as good as opera-length pearls or any necklace that comes to a V.

• If you're round shape faced, look for long necklaces, 28" to 32" to give a dimension of length.

• And if you have a heart shaped face, a choker necklace is a favorite style because it softens and diminishes the sharp angle of the chin.
  

Caring for crystals

We all love diamonds ... but its gets pretty boring after a while .. its of the same color, shape and always small (*hint*) But crystal is different. The come in lots of colors. Some are translucent some are solid. They can be cut into different shapes and sizes and its cool to the touch. Even better still, we get to share it with the guys! ... Isn't it a fair world?

We all love crystals, and have a piece somewhere. Be it a necklace, earring, ring, bracelet (for guys too), or even on our clothes. We wear it with pride and suddenly, bah .... it gets dull.

So how to we care for our crystals?

• Damage is usually done while moving it. Handle it as a fragile item
• Keep them in a drawer away from dust, debris or oily stuff
• If your crystal gets dusty, use a blow dryer on cool air to 'blow' the dust away
• Do not stack or store crystals together or you might risk scratching its surface
• Do not wrap crystals with tissue as it will encourage dampness
• Store wisely as crystals crack easily in extreme hot or cold conditions
• To clear finger prints of your crystal, use a little bith of dish washing liquid with a lint free cloth and hand wash it with moderate warm water. Air dry
• Leave your crystal out in the sun (for a while) to capture the natural reflections of light

How to use hair sticks

Step1 Use hair sticks in place of combs, pins and clips. They work best on styles in which hair is twisted, gathered or rolled. Make your style as tight as possible before inserting a stick - it will loosen up gradually.
Step2 Envision the ideal placement of the sticks. Think of where to position decorative tips, for example. A second stick may be added to further secure the style, or simply for decoration.
Step3 Grip the stick at its widest portion. Avoid using the decorative top section as a lever; it might break off.
Step4 Insert the stick so that the tip and end are at the opposite angle of their final position. Instead of spearing a bun or twist, graze the roll or coil so that it collects about a 1-inch section of hair. Push the stick until the tip protrudes at least a fingertip in length.
Step5 Lift the stick like a lever and rotate it 180 degrees from the insertion point. Hook a small amount of the hair that's pulled flat against the head while pushing the stick through the style. When securing a bun, make sure to push the tip through the coil at the opposite end.
Step6 Practice and be patient. Hair sticks can be a difficult accessory to get used to. Rely on your sense of touch to guide their position and firmness of hold.

Shopping & accessorizing

Thanks to Sarah and Ling for the great tip. Since young, I have been thought to share the great tings. As a child, I shared toys with my play mates. In school, I shared exam answers with my class mates (Yes! I am an angel). In my teenage years, I share gosspis with my pals.

And now at the prime of life, I wanna share my joy of accessories too. Hence this site for all you fashionistas out there. We are all blessed with people around us, be it mothers, sisters, friens or neighbours. So share what we love with them.

• Introduce www.about-attitude.blogspot.com to them
• Choose the best accessories as a present for them. You can never go wrong as there is mix and match
• Pick accessories as a souvenior from your vacation. Wearing your souvenior makes them think of you
• Go shopping together for accessories. Your friends can tell you what suits you best from an observers point of view
• Never be afraid of trying new things. The pearl necklace from your mum's days might be perfect for you.

Organizng your trinklets

I don't know if you have the same problem as me or not ..... but my mother always nag me .. "Why are your ear rings on the coffee table?" , "Why buy so many necklaces when you don't keep them properly?". And since today is Mother's day, its time to get organized and not make mum nag us so much. Here are some tips to stay neat, and it helps me find the exact accessory I need in a nick of time .. (and mum loves it too as there are no strays lying around anymore).

• I know its a man's toy but get a tackle box to organize your ear rings. You can sort them by color, by texture or even by your mood. Do keep your ear rings on the plastic holder before you put them in the compatments if not they'll get all tangled up.
• I have a wooden wardrobe. I stick pins in on the door and hang my necklaces on them. They don't get tangled and I can see easily, which would match my outfit.
• On another wooden door, I place 2 pins and hang a wire horizontally. I then hang the earrings that do not come with the plastic holders.
• When I buy accessories, I keep the see through plastic bag that they come in. I'll keep bracelets, ear rings, necklaces etc .. and place them in a box. Its easier to find stuff. Trust me!
• Get a nice glass bowl and put your rings in them. You can find and easily see them from all angles.
• Invest in suction caps with hooks. Place them all around your mirror so your favorite and most often worn accessories can be easily within reach.

Once you start arranging your accessories well, not only will you save time, you won't have to throw out your fav pieces because they are 'untangle-able'.

It's all about fashion

Do's

* Do have a stash of basics on hand: T-shirts, jeans, black shawl

* Try something that's "not you" once in a while.

* Hold on to a few of your favorite outdated pieces. You never know!

* Add a couple of stylish pieces to your wardrobe each season.

* Do buy your accessories with a thought in mind, that you can pair   

  them with at least 3 pieces that you already have.

* Always wear your size. Clothes that are too small really do not look 

  good. 

* The perfect little black dress. Every closet should have one.

* Emphasize your best feature: nice face shape, healthy hair

* Invest in a scarf that goes with the colors you wear most.

* Get a good bag that will last for years, big enough for all your 

  essentials, but not too big.

* Keep your jewelry organized. Even egg cartons or plastic silverware  

  trays will do.

Don’ts

* Don't over accessorize.

* Force yourself to wear something for somebody else.

* Anything that's obviously left over from days of Einstein

* Wear jewelry that jingles when you walk.

* Pierce your ears more than twice in each lobe. Never wear earrings 

  so heavy that they stretch your lobes. 

* Mix your metals. Silver jewelry is out of the question if your jacket

  has gold buttons.

* Wear rhinestones before 6 p.m.

* Squeeze a large neck into a dainty choker. It just doesn't work.