| As exciting as it can be to put together a new | | | | that the trend to display affordable, stylish trinkets |
| wardrobe, like any project, the final little touches that | | | | was made wholly trendy, with the boom of the |
| bring it together are what truly make it shine! | | | | industrial revolution just passing, and the availability of |
| Accessorizing can be just as rewarding but can also | | | | a greater variety of affordable materials. |
| be just as much of a challenge in itself, presenting | | | | Costume jewelry saw its beginnings in the vintage |
| you with more hurdles as you set in the finishing | | | | jewelry born in the 1700s, with the development of |
| touches of an ensemble. What makes the challenge | | | | better glass blowing techniques leading to its wide |
| that much easier to tackle, is the vast array of | | | | use in jewelry crafting. From these humble beginnings, |
| options available for adorning your look. From | | | | glamour became more readily available to the people, |
| inexpensive plastic bracelets, to classic looking sterling | | | | who could afford to adorn themselves with |
| silver rings, costume jewelry has evolved to fit even | | | | beautifully crafted gems, costing fractions of a |
| the most frugal fashionistas. | | | | fortune. It can be quite surprising to learn that Coco |
| Obviously, there is a distinction between the types | | | | Chanel herself was quite famous for her faux pearl |
| of costume jewelry out there. First of all, it must be | | | | creations. Over the years, such highly acclaimed |
| understood that when referring to "costume" | | | | personalities as Audrey Hepburn, and Jackie Onassis, |
| jewelry, it's not to say these pieces are meant for | | | | were quite keen on such fashions. Yet even more |
| something worn on Halloween. During the early 1900s, | | | | surprising, are the fortunes that vintage costume |
| "outfits" were referred to as "costumes," by the | | | | jewelry can go for at auctions! |
| classic definition of the word. It was also at this time | | | | |