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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Choosing the Right Color of Shoes to Wear with an Outfit

Different shopping malls and shoe stores showcase a lot of stylish footwear for women from season to season. Just spend few minutes looking around the store and you will find a lot of women’s shoes in exciting colors and designs. But despite finding some eye-candy wholesale shoes and trying on few trendy styles, most of us often find ourselves taking home the same old safe black shoes.


Black is definitely one of the most practical and flexible shoe colors in the world. It’s the safest thing to wear with in formal occasions as it simply goes well with different colors effortlessly.

But if you’re going to look closely, black shoes can too look hard or boring when paired with other hues. When going to a party and other special occasions, wearing a colored shoe that can complement the colors of your outfit is more advisable. It helps you create a fashion forward look without any trouble, plus it highlights your personality in a sophisticated way.

Below is a simple cheat sheet to help you pick the right shoe color for your outfit.

 

1. Pink Shoes

Best worn with: White, light blue, metallic gray, emerald green
Bright and totally eye-catching, this wholesale shoe color is a perfect addition to your everyday outfit. White top, skinny jeans and pink pumps can do just fine when going to a grocery run, while pink wedge shoes paired with emerald green dress gives out a fun and lovely contrast when worn to weddings or weekend parties.

2. Red Shoes

Best worn with: Navy blue, Nude colors
Wearing something red is a statement in itself. Let it take the spotlight by wearing something neutral like navy blue dress or cream colored blazer for office ready look.

3. Orange

Best worn with: Black, blue, white, pink
Orange is perhaps the trickiest colors when it comes to footwear, but you can easily wear this hue as long as you go for more subdued shade instead of those flashy ones. When wearing orange shoes, choose the color of your outfit carefully to avoid looking tarty. Go for something in an earthy tone like tan, or beige to avoid overdoing your outfit.

4. Yellow Shoes

Best worn with: Grey, royal blue, green
Add a summer feeling to your casual wear with yellow shoes. This shoe style has the ability to break the monotony of your everyday wear. If you need to wear something to give your mood a little lift, this bright color can surely work wonders.

Do you find these tips useful? Don’t forget to share this post with your friends so they can also learn how to wear colored shoes with their everyday outfit!

Friday, September 5, 2014

How to Break in Your Knee High Boots



Knee high boots are a fashion must-have for women during the fall and winter season. However, brand new leather booths can be extremely uncomfortable to wear and can take a while before it mould perfectly around your foot shape.

This is why breaking in your boots is highly important before wearing it to the office or on your weekend getaways. Brand new leather boots are lovely to look at but it can also cause blisters, squashed toes, or muscle cramps when not broken in properly.

Avoid any discomfort while wearing your high fashion boots by following these important tips.

  1. Wear your boots at home 

    Walking around the house with Boots
    Take time to get used to your new boots by wearing them at home a couple of times until it feels more comfortable to walk around with. Wear regular socks or thick socks before wearing your boots to protect your feet from the rough edges inside your shoes.

Walk around your house while wearing your boots and take notice of the areas that rub against your skin. Check the heels, your largest and smallest toe and the sides of your feet if they bump out just a little.


  1. Use baby oil or petroleum jelly to moisten the inside of your boots

    Use Baby Oil or Petroleum Jelly 

Get a piece of clean cloth and moisten it with baby oil or petroleum jelly before rubbing it on the insides of your boots. This method aims to soften up stiff or rough areas of the insides of your boots so it won’t be uncomfortable the next time you want to wear it.




  1. Mix alcohol and water and spray inside your boots

    Use Alcohol and Water Spray


 Another common way to soften up your boots is to spray water with alcohol on the insides of your boots. Immediately after spraying, wear it for a few minutes to let it molds around your feet. Repeat several times as necessary.



  1. Purchase blister plasters or protective gel 

    Buy Blister Plaster
    Breaking in new shoes is never easy, but if you got high quality boots that fits your feet perfectly, wearing boots can be pain free in no time. However, to avoid blisters or scratches around your toes, remember to use blister plasters or protective gel before wearing your boots. This will also help ease any discomfort you can feel when walking on new knee high boots. 



Resources:
http://www.ceriwholesale.com/
http://www.wikihow.com/Keep-Your-Boots-in-Shape-Using-3-Ways-to

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Going Green: Eco friendly Jewelry Display


Whether you’re displaying jewelry as a part of your hobby or your business, it’s always best to keep things stylish and unique. But in our desire to create an eye-catching and impressive necklace display, it’s also important to look for some ways to keep things natural and eco-friendly.

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If you’re just going to extend your creativity or decide to shop from stores that join the efforts to save the environment, you can actually find a lot of ways to display jewelry in nature friendly ways. Some of them will even add a unique touch to your everyday display and will definitely complement your vintage themed jewelry.

Here are some jewelry display inspiration that can give you some idea how you can practice going green when it comes to displaying your accessories.

Linen Jewelry Display

Instead of using plastic necklace display busts and stands, you can opt to purchase linen displays from your jewelry display suppliers or sellers. Textile is made from fibers of flax plant and is known for its durability. Because of its natural look, you can use it to display beaded jewelry, wood or shell necklaces or even pearl accessories. Dress up your necklace display to match the rest of your display or decorate with fun colors to make your display stand out.

Wooden Display Sets

Wood gives out a unique and elegant charm that makes it popular choice among popular jewelry brands and stores. If you want to create a professional looking display, buying wood shelves, or cabinets can help you do just that. Depending on the quality, wood displays are easy to find. Most jewelry supply stores offer ring displays or bracelet stands that are made from high quality but lightweight woods.

Repurposed Necklace Displays

Another great way to be eco-friendly when it comes to jewelry displays is to repurpose different items and turn it into a new display holder or case. Visit bargain stores and look for old cabinets or shelves and spray paint it for better appearance. You can also use other materials such as mirrors, cans, mannequins, twigs, vases among many others.

Going green may be a bit challenging but it also allows you to practice your creativity in your business. Just look for other recyclable materials in your home and turn it into a piece of art. Now, you can have a unique and eco-friendly display that you can use to showcase your jewelry.

Do you have other ideas on how to create an eco-friendly display? Share your thoughts by writing on the comment box below.

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Jewelry Business Tip: Match Display Style with Your Jewelry



Displaying your jewelry can be done a lot of ways.  But as a jewelry seller, it’s important to create a certain style and characteristics that is unique for your brand. This is a sure way to establish strong brand recall among your customers and also create a connection with them.


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When thinking of how you should showcase your jewelry, it is important to take into consideration your niche or target market to come up with what will appeal to their taste and preference. However, it is also very important that your chosen necklace display style matches the type or the theme of the jewelry you are selling.

Using the right type of jewelry display cases and stands


The display stands or cases you use to present your jewelry during trade events or shows is an important element in your jewelry business. But, to make it work better for your brand, you should choose a necklace display that matches and complements the style of your jewelry designs.

For example, a high-end jewelry line can decide to showcase their precious jewelry in neat and contemporary display cases complete with proper lighting and enclosed in a glass display. Some popular casual brands, however, keep their displays laid back and fun to attract the trendy, fashion savvy crowd. Those who are selling vintage jewelry also adds unique touch to their jewelry display by using colors in rose gold, beige, light brown or light pink.

Props and other important elements


Your jewelry has a unique personality but to emphasize it, you have to use props and other items to draw a clearer and more relatable picture with your customers. Props also allow you to create a story instead of just putting various items together. When done successfully, you can definitely create a window or table display that can catch the attention of passersby in your area.

Some items that you can use as props are mirrors, flowers, small figurines, mannequins, vases, cans, bottles among many others. Just make sure that the props you use match the theme or the style of the jewelry you want to display. For some inspiration, you can visit websites of different popular jewelry lines or read jewelry business blogs which offer useful tips and tricks for your jewelry business.


How about you? What are your secrets to a more delightful and catchy display? Share your thoughts and other suggestion to the rest of our readers by writing on the comment section.

DIY Jewelry Displays For Beginners



Have you been running out on idea how to showcase your jewelry? You might be seeing a lot of inspirations on Pinterest, but some of them requires a little more time, creativity, and yes, a lot of determination.

To make your life easier, we compiled 3 DIY projects that you can do to help you create a lovely jewelry display. We tried our best to choose the simplest projects so you can immediately start the dirty job and have a solution to your growing jewelry organizing problems.

Here are our top picks:


DIY-ring-holderDIY Ring Holder

  

Isn’t this brilliant? Now you can put together your favorite statement rings and have it all in one place. Ring display like this is usually available from your favorite jewelry supply store, but, with little creativity and imagination, you can definitely create something that can effortlessly hold your rings.

In this DIY project made by Peach Fizzz, you just have to have box lid, thick material, black fabric, pair of scissors and glue gun. Roll, cut, glue and decorate. In just 30 minutes or less, you can have this lovely DIY display. Click here for directions.

DIY Jewelry Display Branch 

 

We have seen a lot of blogs featuring branch turned into a beautiful necklace display, but this one is a stand out because of its shining shimmering details. Plus, it’s so easy to do that you don’t have to be an expert to pull it off.

However, the key to the success of this project is the quality of the wood brand that you’re going to use. Make sure it’s dry, hard enough and has some interesting texture to create a dreamy display branch. Now, you don’t have to spend hours trying to untangle your necklaces before actually wearing them. Just follow the quick directions in this blog and you’re good to go.

DIY Cake Stand 

 

Do you love to bake? Or you just love to eat cake? Whatever your answer is, there is a good chance that you have seen a beautiful cake stand on baking supply store. If you haven’t yet, this is a good time to try your hands on making one. But do you know that you can also use it to showcase your jewelry at home or even in your own handmade jewelry store? With these tips from Sarah Ortega, you can surely create a lovely cake stand that you can use to showcase your lovely jewelry collection.