| Today the name Anne Klein is associated with | | | | Costume jewelry wasn't afraid to use vibrant colors, |
| everything from eyewear to hosiery and everything | | | | large stones, interesting designs that are certainly |
| in between, and yes it is still associated with jewelry, | | | | going to be noticed. In fact, don't be surprised if you |
| although in her earliest days Anne Klein designed | | | | are the envy of the other women when you walk in |
| costume jewelry and that is what she was known | | | | wearing one of Anne Klein's stunning costume |
| for. | | | | jewelry pieces. |
| Anne Klein was born in New York City. She started | | | | Of course there are other designers that created |
| as a sketcher in 1938 and then 10 years later she | | | | terrific vintage costume jewelry pieces. Take Trifari |
| started her Junior Sophisticates. In 1968 Anne Klein | | | | for example, who is known for producing some of |
| & Co was launched. She was a fashion pioneer | | | | the most beautiful pieces around. It's great that so |
| from the very beginning with a special understanding | | | | many of these vintage pieces can still be found. |
| of what it was women were looking for. She created | | | | What's nice with the vintage jewelry pieces is that |
| clothing that was extremely comfortable to wear | | | | the older it becomes the rarer it becomes and so it's |
| while still remaining sophisticated and chic! | | | | a great way to stand out in the crowd. You aren't |
| And when she decided to make costume jewelry | | | | likely to find someone else at a function wearing the |
| part of her collections she once again didn't let | | | | same piece as you. |
| woman down. From stunning Christmas ornament | | | | Of course modern pieces are beautiful too, and |
| brooches adorned with Lucite and Rhinestones to | | | | there's nothing wrong with buying new, you just |
| creamy white faux pearl necklaces and everything in | | | | need to remember that others will likely have the |
| between. Her jewelry collection was wearable and | | | | same beautiful piece as you. |
| memorable. | | | | Whether you are looking at Anne Klein and her |
| What's your style when it comes to the jewelry you | | | | stunning jewelry designs or one of the other famous |
| like to wear? Or do you even bother with it? If you | | | | designers isn't nearly as important as knowing what |
| don't wear it or you don't know your style you are | | | | your fashion style is and what you want your |
| missing on an opportunity to complete your fashion | | | | jewelry to say about you. |
| statement. Jewelry is an important part of your | | | | For some big and bold might be perfect while for |
| accessories and every wardrobe needs to include | | | | others something a little smaller might be right. Do |
| jewelry. | | | | you like bold or subtle, do you like beads or pearls, |
| What's great about costume jewelry is its versatility | | | | and do you like big earrings or studs? If you aren't |
| and affordability. Designers like Anne Klein created | | | | sure of your likes and dislikes why not make a list. |
| unique pieces that were often more beautiful than | | | | That can be really helpful. More importantly just start |
| fine jewelry which often followed the same traditional | | | | by buying something you think you will like and then |
| designs. | | | | take it from there and grow your fashion statement. |