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Nashville Wedding. .................8 Third Season of “Blow Out” ..26 Advertising Inquiries: MUST LOVE DOGS: SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY Please call 1-303-221-0780 or On-Air Personalities Relax With Welcomes QVC in Florence, e-mail [email protected] Their Pets Off-Camera. .........10 South Carolina. .....................28 QUEEN OF THE RED CARPET: FELICITY SPARKLES IN Joan Rivers at the 78th Annual CHARLIE LAPSON designs at Academy Awards® ................16 the 12th Annual SAG Awards ..30 4 www.tvshoptalk.com l Spring 2006 BUILDING A JEWELRY WARDROBE: Five Essential Pieces Every Woman Should Own What Is Your Jewelry Personality — “The great thing about jewelry is that is lets Traditionalist or Trendsetter? women express their personalities, sometimes hen you shop for jewelry, do you even more so than their wardrobe does,” says gravitate toward the classics like Parman. For example, if your job requires you W pearls, diamonds and gold or are to wear a conservative suit when you’re more you drawn to the newest jewelry trends? comfortable in bright colors, you can let your Whatever your taste in jewelry, accessories style shine through by wearing a pair of spar- are as much a part of your personal style as kling earrings or a fabulous bracelet. the clothes you wear. “I am a classic cross-over between traditional- Pearls Offer Perennial Style ist and trendsetter,” says Sharon Scott, Jewelry earls never go out of style -- a single Television host. “I tend to spend more money on strand of pearls is a perfect accent for ev- traditional pieces, but I love to incorporate a few P erything from a little black cocktail dress trendy pieces (like the citrine dangle earrings) to jeans and a t-shirt. Multi-color pearls, either each season to change the look of an outfit. in single strands or in groups, add pizzazz to Changing your jewelry really makes an outfit any wardrobe. look completely different!” “I’m fairly traditional so the five essentials “Finding your personal style comes from are the staples of my jewelry wardrobe,” says inside,” says Natalie Parman, Vice President of Dawn Tesh, Jewelry Television host. “I’m never Merchandising at Jewelry Television. It means afraid to accent with a strand of pearls.” wearing what you like and what you know “Every woman needs a classic strand of makes you look good. That doesn’t necessar- pearls,” agrees Parman, who recommends a ily mean spending a huge amount of money; 12- to 14-inch strand of pearls for versatility. rather, it’s express- ing who you When choosing a strand of pearls, look for 5- to are whether you’re 7-millimeter wearing a designer “Remember that jewelry pearls that label or a thrift should be fun, and wearing are individu- store find. the same exact pieces every ally knotted day can get boring!” between each — Mandy Bradshaw, pearl instead Jewelry Television. of just strung together one after the other – that’s a sign of quality. A 14-karat gold safety clasp adds style and safety. Pearls are not just for necklaces, either. If your budget allows, go for a matching pair of ear- rings to complete the set. Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend o jewelry box is complete without a pair of diamond stud earrings. “I wear my diamond stud earrings all the Ntime,” says Tesh. “You can wear diamond studs with anything,” agrees Parman. “They add an instant touch of glamour.” White metal settings have been very popular 6 www.tvshoptalk.com l Spring 2006 recently, but yellow gold is body type – a 12-inch chain for a piece that you’ll wear fre- always a good choice. And if works with most necklaces quently, because it is stronger you love the look of diamond if you have a slender build, and very durable.” studs, but not the price tag, while an 18-inch chain will fit consider a nice pair of cubic The Left-Hand Ring zirconia studs. “When a good here is a lot of hoopla quality CZ is set in yellow about the “left hand ring” gold or white metal, it is al- T these days. But another most impossible to tell it from great option that won’t break the real thing,” says Parman. the bank is a simple, elegant cigar ring. “This classic style is Bracelets Are A Charm bold and wide,” says Parman. reat yourself to a bracelet “Whether you choose yellow or that can become your white gold, a cigar band ring is T signature. Charm or tennis versatile and chic.” bracelets finish off an outfit, and let you present a personal Briolette Bursts onto the Scene style statement. “Charm brace- f you’re looking for some- lets never go out of style,” says thing more trendy and Parman. “They let you show off Imodern, briolette jewelry has your personality – passionate been making the scene. A gem- cooks can sport kitchen utensil stone cut with triangular facets THE FIVE ESSENTIAL PIECES: charms, while cat lovers can into the shape of a teardrop or flaunt their favorite breed.” Pearls elongated pendant, briolette Tennis bracelets can say a Diamonds comes in a rainbow of colors, lot about you as well. Do you A Signature Bracelet including amethyst, peridot, go for the classic diamond A Gold Chain garnet, citrine and tourmaline. tennis bracelet, or are you an An Elegant Cigar Band Ring “Briolette is beautiful and individualist who goes for a dramatic,” says Parman. “It nontraditional gemstone such better proportionately if you can be fun and modern like a as amethyst or peridot? are curvy. If you own chains citrine dangle pendant with of varying lengths, try layering silk cord, or drop dead glam- All That Glitters them for a rich look.