Celebrity sparkle fashions

BLING BLING!!!

Anne Hathaway at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards

found at marieclaire.co.uk

I love all those red carpet fancy gowns with

sparkle!

Let's add in some extra accessories

that might make them even better -

if that's possible!!

Ms. Hathaway's dress is really all the jewelry she needs, as the dress IS the jewelry!

However, I think these edgy earrings would add a fun

touch to the glitzy fashion -

what do you think?

sterling silver mod earrings $80.00

www.notAjewelry.etsy.com

Next is Cate Blanchett:

Cate Blanchett at the 2014 Oscars

found on www.indianexpress.com

Ms. Blanchett's gown is very tastefully done -

I love the sheer but not see-thru illusion.

Wouldn't these lace peep toe shoes look gorgeous with it?

champagne lace heels $63.00

www.ChristyNgShoes.etsy.com

Here's another gown where the gown itself 

is all the jewelry needed!

Nicole Kidman, found on www.today.com

I am not so fond of the bra-look bodice,

but I love the rest of this beaded column dress!

I think these sling back heels, with a touch of neutral

color, would look pretty peeking out 

from underneath Ms. Kidman's gown

to accentuate all that gorgeous beading:

Carlos Santana sling back snakeskin leather heels $19.00

www.BoutiqueHomesille.etsy.com

Nina Dobrev sparkles in this dress:

Nina Dobrev at Awards 2010

found on jenniferfabulous.blogspot.com

back view of Nina Dobrev's Awards dress, 2010

found on www.thecelebritydresses.us

Her lacy diamond earrings are perfect.

But

I hate how her shoes don't fit!!

Plus, in the 1st photo, they appear to be an odd yellowish color.  I think these 1980's vintage shoes would compliment her ensemble better:

1980s satin shoes with beaded flower spray accent $4.00

- no that's not a typo! But these vintage shoes need a little work on them.

JRSnodgrass.etsy.com

I've said it before, and I'll say it again -

Catherine Zeta-Jones is a beautiful woman

who dresses in beautiful clothes!

Catherine Zeta-Jones Oscars dress

found on www.dhgate.com

I think this is a fairy-tale dress!

Wouldn't these be fun,

peeking out from under her gown every-so-often?

gold studded and blue 3inch heels $50.00

www.SopheaShoes.etsy.com

Next we have Taylor Swift wearing golden sparkles -

Taylor Swift at the 2011 American Music Awards

found on blog.asiantown.net

I think the neck-arm area is a bit too bare.

It looks as if Ms. Swift's gown is being pulled down...

She needs this airy beaded necklace!

moonlight and lace beaded collar pdf for $5.00

www.JewelryTales.etsy.com

Not only do I think it would compliment 

and improve Ms. Swift's ensemble,

this is for a pattern that you can bead yourself!

So, you could change the color or shape of the beads

to fit your outfit!

Gillian Anderson found on www.thexfileshunt.blogspot.com

Ms. Anderson's dress has a lot going for it,

but I think she has missed the mark with her accessories.

I think she needs a statement necklace to offset the subtle fabric design and simple lines of this dress.

golden cluster crystal necklace $24.00

www.BellaJewelry4u.etsy.com

I think this stunning statement necklace would really bring out the gold tones from her gown.

What do you think?

I also like this bold Art Deco style necklace:

Art Deco style metalwork necklace $14.00

www.BellaJewlery4u.etsy.com

The soft burnished metal in this piece would not overwhelm

her gown's subtle gold fabric.

Let's add to Ms. Anderson's ensemble a pair of

vintage 1980's gold lame brocade shoes

by Party Line.

Party Line vintage 1980's pumps $48.00

www.HarlowGirls.etsy.com

Let's finish our blog today with a movie screen 

and TV actress and Broadway play icon -

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren at the Golden Globes 2011 Awards

found on main.stylelist.com

'Older' actresses many times are tempted to dress younger than their age, and it is not becoming.

I think Ms. Mirren has really hit the mark 

with this beautiful gown. 

It is suitable for an 'older' woman, 

and she wears it with class.

Her diamond necklace doesn't overwhelm the dress, 

and indeed it accents the lovely lace on her shoulders.

What can we improve on?

How about this lovely bracelet -

tulle and rhinestone crystal cuff $150.00

www.GibsonBespoke.etsy.com

I like it that is is a bit bigger than the one she is wearing.

And of course the shoes...

satin and tulle rhinestone accented peep toe platforms $100.00

www.lambsandivydesigns.etsy.com

I like the added rhinestone and tulle embellishments.

I believe these are custom made,

so Ms. Mirren could have them dyed a shade more

'golden champagne'.

That's it for today!
I hope you have enjoyed all my 'fashion' blogs!

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peachy keen celebrity fashions

It's time for another Fashion Show

with Celebrity fashions 

featuring 'peachy-keen' colored accessories

that might have made them even more stunning!

Angelina Jolie

found on blognews.am.com

You really can't tell what's under that beautiful draped fabric,

but I think these would be super!

They have a fine gold glitter front, with gold sky-high heels and a hand-painted sole!

$110.00

at Rockstarlette.etsy.com

For some added interest, wouldn't these look beautiful on her ears, as a compliment to her dress?

brass with white opal glass dragonfly earrings

$19.88 at anntelope.etsy.com

Next up is an actress that played it 'minimal' with her jewelry.

That is, if you can call thousands of dollars of diamonds minimal...

Jessica Alba at the Golden Globe Awards

found on aliexpress.com

I really enjoy the 'furry' clutch she is carrying.

It adds a kick of fun!

Wouldn't this look beautiful on her other wrist?

hand beaded bracelet with cabochon

found at ibics.etsy.com

and this around her neck?

2009 Bloom Winner hand beaded necklace for $720.00

found at mikelle.etsy.com

or perhaps this?

hand beaded free form necklace $135.00

by ibics.etsy.com

These shoes would add a little more of the funky that Ms. Alba started with her unique clutch:

vintage 1950s confetti print shoes $78.00

made for Nordstrom and found at zestvintage.etsy.com

Next up is the beautiful Jennifer Hudson -

Ms. Hudson is at the 2011 Oscars

photo found on zimbio.com

I find the squished boob show a bit distracting 

from the rest of her dress,

how about you?

Remove some of the push-up pads from her foundations, 

and try adding this as a beautiful feature necklace:

 handmade lace jewelry,

using a thousands of years-old technique, passed down from generation to generation.

$119.00 found at LandofDante.etsy.com

The photo doesn't do justice to the beautiful threads used in this necklace!

This next ensemble is just beautiful -

Ginnifer Goodwin at the Emmy Awards, 2012

found on www.douxrousse.blogspot.com

The shoes are perfectly matched, and so is the belt.

The only thing I might change is to remove the pave diamond ring,

it just looks too big and clunky for the delicateness of the lace 

on the dress and her petite frame.

How about this one instead?

18k gold with diamonds and aquamarine ring

sold at netawolpe.etsy.com

Next is a beautiful curvy actress -

Danielle Brooks at the 2013 Primetime Emmy Awards

found on customcelebritydresses.com

Ms. Brooks has chosen very well.

The simple lines of the dress show off her curves,

rather than emphasize them in a negative way

or trying to hide under layers of fabric.

Because of the rich skin tone she has, I think she

could easily wear this as an attention-getting accent:

spiral burst adjustable hand made bracelet for $20.00

found at melissawoods.etsy.com

An actress that consistently hits the mark with her fashion-sense:

Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Catherine Zeta-Jones at a function in China, 2013

photo found on usmagazine.com

Ms. Zeta-Jones has a beautiful figure and a presence

that compliments anything she wears,

as shown in the above photo.

With a 'busy' pattern at the top, 

you don't want to wear 'busy' jewelry.

I can't tell what her footwear is, but these would look fantastic:

pleated orange stilettos custom made $150.00

by ChristyNgShoes.etsy.com

Next is a lovely lace overlay dress

worn by Karen Fairchild at the CMA awards, 2013:

photo found on washingtonpost.com

In my opinion, the dress is beautiful and fits her figure great.

But,

she really needs some accessories to prevent a bit of boredom here.

Perhaps this?

salmon bib statement necklace for $6.71 (no, that isn't a typo!)

for sale at EllenJewelry.etsy.com

The 'bumpy' texture of each stone drop mimics the lace in her dress

without overwhelming you with extras that keep your eyes busy. 

The gold accents around each stone is just enough.

I like these peachy nude suede heels for her also:

nude suede heels for $73.00

custom made at ChristyNgShoes.etsy.com

They really bring out the undertones of her lace dress.

Nice accent!


Carrie Underwood wears a super flirty short cocktail dress:

Carrie Underwood at the People's Choice Awards
page by Cynthia Nellis at fashion.about.com

An important part of Ms. Underwood's ensemble
is her marvelous smile.
Isn't it nice to see someone who genuinely looks 
like they are having fun?
With the fun 'glitter' confetti accents on her dress, you want to keep the accessories at a minimum.
However, wouldn't this look great -

nail polish duo by GlitterfiedNails.etsy.com

This nail polish duo comes with a Gold polish you can wear alone,

or you can add the second polish on top. It is a clear lacquer with gold confetti in it.

Subtle enough, but a cute addition to this outfit!

I will finish today with one of my favorite actresses:

Katherine Heigl at the Screen Actor's Guild Awards

www.harpersbazaar.com

Ms. Heigl seems to be the actress the critics love to hate.

I don't agree, and neither does my husband!

If you stayed away from 'Mrs. Pollifax - Spy' because of the critics pan of it, go back and watch it!

Really, any of the movies that the critics have said 'nay' to,

you will probably want to go back and check them all out!

:0)

The lovely saturated shade of orange in Ms. Heigl's dress

does not compete with her hair.

Nice.

I'm glad she added the sparkle strap on the left.

I think some fun nail polish could also compliment this look -

part of the Sweet Shimmer Collection at 

www.Glitzd23.etsy.com

First, the name of this polish is so fun -

'Orange You Glad I Didn't Say Banana'

hee hee

My reasons for choosing this shade is

1. There is glitter in it, to compliment her sparkle strap.

2. The polish is a shade lighter than her dress,

so her fingers don't disappear!

I like these vintage beaded shoes:

1940's beaded brocade pump for $159

www.BTMVaccessories.etsy.com

They go well with her pearl clutch,

and with the length of the dress would only peek out

ocassionaly.

Well, that's it for today!

I hope you had fun imagining fashion accessories

and shoes and beads and everything!

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Mermaid Splashes

SPLASH!!!

"A Mermaid Weighs In"

by Bill Layne

found at muscleheaded.wordpress.com

There are mermaids splashin' in my pool -

Mermaid Mysterious World

by jewels654.deviantart.com

found at sohbanet.com

Siren of the Sea

by lewfoster.etsy.com

Check out Lew Foster's shop on etsy.

He is one of my favorite artists there!

'merman'

found on fanpop.com

I don't mind their mer-friends so much,

illustration by Mabel Atwell

for "Water Babies"

found on weheartit.com

enchanting water fairies

by Yuehui-tang.com

vintage photo

found on katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com

Crustacean Cafe, Mermaid Tea

found on matouenpleluche.etsy.com

mermaids performing at

the Sip 'n Dip Lounge Tiki Bar, Great Falls, Montana

found on www.thehairpin.com

Or even all the treasures they bring with them -

Mermaids of Atlantis

found on S-ries.fanpop.com

'pirate treasure'

unknown source

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vintage mermaids by Chierri, 

found on mermaidsisters.net

and I guess I don't mind all the 'stuff' they bring -

'a fisherman's secret'

by aloha_mermaid.deviantart.com

1947 Jantzen swimsuit ad

found on vintagegal.tumblr.com

Florida Road Map, given out my SHELL Co.

found on myraroberts.com

Kaira Andrade mermaid shoe advertisement

found on coloribus.com

It's all the non-mer friends that they bring along

that clutter up the pool....

vintage mermaids

found on jamboree-bay.blogspot.com

mermaid with sphere

found on karenamandahooper.blogspot.com

vintage tattoo art poster

found on popscreen.com

mermaid - sailor sternboard carving

by Jac and Patricia Johnson

www.skipjackmarinegallery.com

mermaid wallpaper found on fanpop.com

I mean seashells and rocks and things are ok,

but the mer-friends that are critters

are just too many!!!

Mermaid and Goldfish by Judith Stein

found on JudithSteinWatercolors.etsy.com

from an Art Nouveau Mermaid postcard

fabric block found on mermaidfabricblocks.blogspot.com

mermaid by Andrew Loomis, from the 1940-1950 era

found on oklahoma.net

The Little Mermaid by Disney

found on blogs.indiewire.com

...and some of them are sooooo big!

Metropolitan August magazine cover art

by Willy Pogany

found on artofnarrative.tumblr.com

Mer-horses with King Titan

possibly by Walter Crane

"Chasing the Wind"

by Don Maite

found on cosmicdolphins.wordpress.com

mermaid and walrus vintage illustration

found on thegraphicaddict.com

seahorse and mermaid

by Sue Halstenberg

...and now my pool seems like the

popular spot in the neighborhood,

and I don't have a full-time lifeguard on duty,

so you know what always happens...

Campari March advertisment

with Eva Longoria and admirers

found on coloribus.com

H. J. Ford illustration from the early 20th century

found on flickr.com

The Little Mermaid saving the prince

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"The Little Mermaid"

found on freyjasig.deviantart.com

I think I may as well give up,

and just enjoy them while they're here!

by David Puu

found on clubofthewaves.com

May 15, 1926 Judge Magazine cover art

found on pinterest.tumblr.com

marked July 2013

found on wanderlustdrifted.com

1939 vintage photo

found on ffffound.com

SPLASH!!!

'til next time,

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