By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comBelow I show some picture examples of delightful costume jewelry pieces all from Glitterbug a vintage costume jewelry store.Such a variety exists within pieces called costume jewelry from enamel to the sparkle of diamante, to beaten copper, to the use of semi precious stones that it has been difficult to …
High Fashion Jewellery 2008
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comJewellery Trends for Autumn 2008 and Winter 2009Van Cleef & Arpels Couture, Luxury, High JewelleryThere is luxury jewellery, there are numerous couture jewellers, then at the top of the high jewellery tree is Van Cleef & Arpels. Even if you cannot afford this luxury – yet, its well worth admiring the …
How To Make a Pareo – Free Pareo Pattern and Instructions for Easy Wrap Zorro Cloak
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comWhat is a Pareo?A Pareo is almost the simplest of capes to make. It is a long length of wool fabric about 70 to 80 inches made from 60-inch wide cloth that is slit and very lightly shaped part way up the center fold.This is an item that might get …
Pelisse, Paletot and Pardessus Fashion History
The 19th-century pelisse coats are a blend of timeless elegance and functional warmth for historical fashion lovers.
How to Clean Pearls
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comPearl Care: Pearls are Organic SubstancesTo keep pearls looking their very best you need just a little knowledge on how to care for them correctly.Pearls, including freshwater pearls, are delicate organic gems that are made of a natural product called calcium carbonate. This product is drawn from the lake or …
2007 Swarovski Jewelry & CRYSTALLIZED™
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comSwarovski Jewelry & Fashion WearThis year you will notice massive Swarovski® crystals used on garments, accessories and jewelry pieces. They certainly make a statement. But you will also see fine Swarovski crystals as delicate embellishment on lingerie.Today laboratory-produced gems such as Cubic Zirconia worked with gold or precious metals, help …
The House of Caron History – Caron Perfumes, Fragrance and Scents
Caron is a luxury French perfume house founded in 1904 by Ernest Daltroff and Felicie Wanpouille. Here are some of their famous perfumes.
Sari – Traditional Indian Women’s Dress
Discover the beauty and elegance of the Indian sari dress. With intricate designs and vibrant colors, this traditional attire is perfect for any special occasion.
Salwar Kameez / Shalwar Kameez | Asian Pyjama Leggings
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comThe Salwar Kameez / Shalwar Kameez Asian Pyjama Trouser Pant LeggingsThe Salwar Kameez is worn more than the sari in Pakistan, especially since the changes of 1947. The sari is considered Hindu dress and retained as formal dress for two extremes – older women familiar with it pre-1950s and young adults …
Indian Lac Costume Jewellery
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comHow Indian Costume Jewellery of Rajasthan is Made Some months ago when jewellery wholesaler and exporter Pradeep Kapur of Jaipur India first wrote to me, I began at last to put a name to the intriguing traditional Lac enamel fashion jewellery from India I’ve seen occasionally before. I had seen Indian …