It’s coming up to colder times, and you know what that means… Jumper time! This year we have noticed a few different trends around jumpers on our Instagram feeds, and some of the most welcomed ones will be listed below. Get warm, get cosy and buy yourself a new knit! Bright Neon’s are always a fashion statement, and they will not be ignored this year either. Grab a bright yellow, pink, orange or whatever colour…
Makeup trends are forever changing day-to-day, but every season they change a lot more. From the colours, to the style and to the way we apply products. It is essential to keep up with trends, here we will talk about the latest trends of the colourful new season. Autumn is always an exciting season in the makeup world, it transforms summers bright colour popping styles into dark and warm colours. Bringing dark cherry shades, warm…
Tired of tiny pockets, but need something to carry around those important belongings? Buy a handbag… but WAIT… read these key bag trends before you do. Remember the “leopard print stamped everything” trend? Well it is back in the shape of a handbag, and with croc stamping. This texture has become trendy, not just because it makes the bag look more expensive and elegant, but also because it photos well, the shined finish allows the…
The beauty of pearls is returning, in the old fashioned luxurious way. Pearls used to be worn to show wealth amongst people, those who wore them would style them to stand out, with a pearl necklace, bracelet or earrings, and the pearl would be the main centre piece of the jewellery and the outfit. But modern times makes this freshwater gem to be something more chic and edgy. Instead of the big bold statement pieces,…
Makeup collections are never complete, and whilst most people may use the same products on a daily makeup routine basis, we are always tempted to throw a new item in the mix. This doesn’t always have to be one of the expensive brands the beauty guru’s and A-listers use. A blog editor Amy Lawrenson swears by a drugstore product, the Max Factor’s Miracle Touch Creamy Blush. Click here for more information This product that Amy…
The Luxiere guide to healing crystals in jewellery Using healing crystals for their healing properties, as well as meditation is an ancient tradition with crystals being used for anything from pain relief and relaxation to improving concentration and increasing energy. The word ‘crystal’ originates from the ancient Greek ‘krystallos’, which means ‘ice’ and it was believed that rock crystal was in fact water frozen so entirely that it could no longer melt. Crystals, in the…
Popular types of gemstones used by Luxiere ‘Gemstone’ is the name given to a variety of precious and semi-precious gemstones that are categorised by the mineral crystal, rock or other organic material in which they are formed. The classification of ‘precious’ and semi-precious’ gemstones dates back to the Ancient Greeks, however today, precious stones include gems such as diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald. All other gemstones are considered semi-precious. A wide variety of gemstone types,…
The Luxiere guide to birthstone jewellery Birthstones are typically symbolised through precious and / or semi-precious gemstones, usually presented in the form of jewellery. Wearing your birthstone jewellery is believed to bring you the qualities in which the gemstone represents. Traditionally birthstones represent a month of the year based on the Gregorian calendar and each month with its associated birthstone has a poem to match. The Gregorian calendar birthstone poems of unknown author were first…
Jewelley in history #JewelryInHistory: 1980s fashion accentuated the big and beautiful from hairstyles to clothing, and the jewelry scene was no exception. Delicate, elegant and minimal necklaces were replaced with oversized statement pieces, while mixing and matching became the ideal method to personalize jewelry choices. The quest for individuality through fashion was also expressed through the DIY punk rock aesthetic. #JewelryInHistory: In the 1970s, the bold jewelry pieces brought to popularity in the previous…
February has arrived, the second month in the year most famed for St Valentine’s Day that sees people all over the world celebrate their “love”. It’s the month where chocolates, flowers, champagne, jewellery and marriage proposals are at their most popular and we send cards, exchange gifts and arrange dates to show people how much we care. Here at Luxiere, we are counting down to 14 February by posting some of our favourite Valentine’s quotes.…
