Saturday, March 24, 2012

A Girl's Guide To Necklace Length

Necklaces are fine accents to clothing and every girl surely has one in their jewelries. These pieces vary in length, suggesting different clothing for different occasions.

To accurately measure where each necklace will drape on your neck, Palamuti by PJ Valenciano suggests to try wrapping a ribbon around your neck to find your desired length, and then measure it end to end against a ruler, yardstick, or a measuring tape.

Now here are the seven categories of necklace length:

Collar (12"-13")

This type is very suitable for formal occasions, best with a strapless ensemble but can also be paired with boat necks, V-necks and off-the-shoulder tops. It’s quite a snug but very sophisticated if you manage to pull this off. One should have a thin neck as this is worn tight and high up on the neck.

Choker (14"-16")

This is less snug than the collar type and is ideal for females with thicker necks as it falls just above the collar bone. You can show off your love long neck with this type.

Princess (17”-19”)

The most popular length, worn just below the collar bone. It is perfect for pendants and it works well with clothes with either low or high necklines, but best not to let the clothing and the jewelry meet at the same spot.

Matinee (20”-24”)

A good choice for office, casual, formal, or business occasions. This length drapes over the breast bone.

Opera (28”-34”)

This can be worn in many ways and is very elegant as it draws attention away from the neck. Can be worn with double loop for a more dramatic effect.



Source:

http://www.delamina.com/content/tips-info-links/jewelry-basics/necklace-lengths/

http://poshcityjewelry.com/measurements/

http://www.xagejacrystaljewelry.com/necklacetypes

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Letters to Calypso


 and I sit still by the sea at night
waiting for the waves to take me to her arms

let me dance with the ripple
take me where the tide ends
take me home my love


A day before my birthday, I made Letters to Calypso, a piece inspired by my love for the sea.
I wanted to spend my birthday at the beach and surf, but “work” demands a lot from me lately. 

I find solitude in creating accessories as much as when I paddle out for a surf. Every now and then, I make pieces with one goal in mind, to create and tell a story; stories of women who inspire me, who may exist in reality or in my imagination or  of places I’ve seen even those in my dreams. - PJV


Friday, March 9, 2012

Summer Maiden At Heart

It's summer time! All things beach, sand and sun come to mind.
Bring the spirit of summer to your everyday wear.

Which Summer Maiden are you?




Earth Princess


Bohemian Queen


Floral Goddess

Metropolitan Chick

That 70s Baby


Romantic Beauty


Summer Gypsy

For more information on our Summer Maiden Collection, email info@palamutishop.com.
Summer Maiden Collection

Sources:
http://www.polyvore.com/

Palamuti of the Week: Awit ng Ibong Adarna Cocktail Ring


Accent your outfit with our Awit ng Ibong Adarna bead embroidered cocktail rings.



Wear it casual.

A little spunk with Awit ng Ibong Adarna cocktail ring.
Play preppy and yet playful.



On a date?

Mirror, mirror, who's the fairest of them all?
We say to him, YOU. :)
Make him want you more.



Fashionable at work.


No excuse for not being stylish at work.
Present with an attitude.


For orders and inquires, please email
info@palamutishop.com.






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Sunday, March 4, 2012

Palamuti Themed Wedding: The Flapper Scene

The era of the "Roaring Twenties" brought prosperity and elegance for the many — especially with women's fashion. From long corset gowns, came the more tubular dresses and dropped waistlines. Females had been seen wearing skirts that fall around the knees, and even above them, and were braver to wear their hair in bob cuts. Women were deemed more liberated and flamboyant as a reaction to the great social change succeeding the First World War.

Flapper dresses had been one of the most popular part of women's wardrobe in the mid-1920s. And even today, this classic piece remains visible in some occasions. Palamuti by PJ Vaenciano presents to you a wonderful wedding theme — with the flapper dress as the center of attention for the classic and elegant bride of the year.

To complete the bride's look, we suggest pairing the flapper-inspired wedding gown with a faux pearl headband while accenting the bridal entourages' flapper dress with layered faux pearl necklaces. They can also wear a single strand feather fascinator to finish the look. Classic sheer long gloves can be worn to add more spice to the female entourage's wardrobe. The groom and the groom's men can wear fabric boutonnieres to appear more into the 1920s feel.


Palamuti Must-Haves:

  • · 1920s-inspired faux pearl headband
  • · Layered faux pearl necklace
  • · Fascinator
  • · Fabric boutonniere
Image sources:

http://www.youandyourwedding.co.uk/fashion/wedding-dresses/15-top-high-street-wedding-dresses

http://www.catwalkqueen.tv/2011/11/100_party_dress_4.html

http://www.squidoo.com/Flapper

http://www.bridalwave.tv/2007/04/carmella_flower_1.html