Beauty Diaries by Kimi

Ever since I began wearing jewellery, I've found myself indulging more in working my outfit and other accessories around them. It might feel strange, but many times it has happened with me, that I loved a particular set of earrings, bought it and then had to search for an outfit (or buy a new one!) to compliment it. Does it happen with you too, or am I the only one mental here to work my outfit and accessories like this? Anyways, Statement pieces have always been my priority as far as accessories are concerned, and over a span of past few years, I have got a little collection of my own. Most of the stuffs are purchased from street shops and online shopping portals.

The Fight Against Tarnish: How to Keep Your Silver Shining I have always loved silver jewellery, I prefer it to gold because it ages so well, as long as you're wearing it. So what happens when you don't wear it? Well it develops a patina and then begins to tarnish, which isn't the look you're usually going for when you wear silver jewellery. So How does Tarnishing happen and how can we prevent it? A Chain Reaction Most people think that tarnishing occurs due to the oxidisation process that happens when silver is exposed to oxygen in the air over a long period of time. But tarnishing actually occurs when the silver reacts with the sulphur or hydrogen sulphide in the air, however it will also react to other chemicals over a long time span. So wearing your jewellery in pools, baths, doing the washing up, most activities where all or part of your jewellery will be submerged in a mild chemical environment is going to have some effect on the silver. A Little...

Tips on Buying Jewelry Buying jewelry can be a difficult process if you're concerned about quality. There are a lot of imitators out there trying to sell you pieces that aren't worth what their price tag claims them to be. If you're looking to buy jewelry then you need to educate yourself on what's out there and what quality actually looks like. Here are a few tips when it comes to purchasing jewelry... Gold Gold is a soft metal, so it is usually mixed with other metals to for the sake of giving durability to the gold. To learn more about gold, check out what Wikipedia has to say about it. When purchasing gold one of the most important things to consider is the karat quality. The karat quality marking tells you what proportion of gold is mixed with other metals. For instance, 24k signifies that the gold is 100% gold and not mixed with any other metals. It's gold in it's purest form and it will be more yellow in color and softer. 18K signifies that ...

Tips To Make Your Own Jewelry Jewelry to a woman is a statement. It says a lot about how a woman is feeling, who she is and who she wants to be. I believe, one of the best ways to express all of these things and more is to have truly unique, one of a kind pieces. Unfortunately it's very costly and almost impossible to buy completely unique pieces. So I suggest creating your own jewelry. It doesn't have to look tacky, nor does it have to cost an arm and a leg. Here are a few tips and ideas for creating your own jewelry. Etching A great technique for making personalized jewelry is the art of etching. There are many different ways to go about this process, such as using chemical compounds or simply using rolling plates and hammers. The patterns that you can make with etching are limitless. Rope Jewelry A great ingredient for creating jewelry is rope. Try creating a chain or knotted necklace from rope. You can color and stiffen it to make it a fun, unique piece....

Every girl has her jewelry and every girl knows how precious and unique each piece is. You may not know this but a lot of commercial silver cleaners out there are made up of very strong chemicals that can actually do serious damage to jewelry. Not to mention the cost of some of these cleaners can be outrageous. Luckily there are many ways that you can protect your jewelry from tarnishing and becoming dull. These tips are easy and chances are, you have everything you need lying around the house. So here are some easy tips for making sure you get a long life out of your jewelry. Image source Clean Promptly and Often Unfortunately, the same hands we decorate with jewelry, we eat with. Silver can easily tarnish when exposed to foods that are acidic or contain sulfur. Unfortunately, a lot of common foods such as eggs, onions, mayonnaise, vinegar, table salt and some fruits contain these harmful properties. So, when you know your silver jewelry has been exposed, make sure you wash ...

Due to their absolutely gorgeous silky luster, pearls have long been highly fashionable. These alluring gems are also thought to enhance the complexion, bringing a radiant glow to the skin which can take years off a woman of any age. The following guide will explore some interesting facts about these fascinating gems, as well as outline some key buying tips when it comes to shopping for pearl pendants. Image source Introduction to Pearl Pendants Pearls were once considered to be the most valuable of all gemstones – dating as far as 3,500 BC in the Middle East and Asian cultures, it is also one of the oldest recorded gems. The Incas and Aztecs in particular worshiped pearls, so in Europe it was once believed that this was where pearls originated. Unlike most other gems which are minerals, pearls form inside living oysters of a certain type. There are two main types of pearl, referring to how they are grown: Natural pearls are formed accidentally in nature within a living oys...

As Beautiful as Her Work There is a meaningful quote that I read long time back somewhere - "There are no ugly women; there are only women who do not know how to look pretty." I've always felt how true the statement is! Throughout my growing years, I've traveled a lot and seen women from all the cultures, places, races and ethnicity, and meeting these women only made me feel proud of being a girl. I admired them for all they were, especially my teachers on how they taught us, spoke to us, their handwriting, their amazing way of draping a saree and then accessorizing their attire with lovely gold earrings and bangles. It was always a fun to notice their work outfit and I think we all have grown up doing that, haven't we? Today, I'd like to talk about one school teacher of mine, who I've always admired a lot. She used to teach us "Civics" and "Hindi" and I had a pleasure to be her student for 3 years in school.  ...

What Are the Latest Women's Jewellery Trends?  Women's jewellery trends are constantly evolving. Factors such as seasons, what is spotted on the catwalks of London, Paris and New York and what the A-Lister's are wearing influence this. This article takes a close look at the women's jewellery trends of this year. Women's Jewellery Trends An Overview  Women's jewellery trends have become much more important than in previous decades as the focus on fashion has increased. This means that fashion-followers no longer just consider what to wear, but they also consider how to accessorise which means hats, gloves, scarf's, sunglasses and of course jewellery. Jewellery is the broad term for items such as rings, bracelets, broaches, necklaces and watches. Trends tend to evolve over time which means that different themes and influences can be spotted on the catwalks and on the high street over a given period of time. The nature of accessories can be split ...

Hi friends! I hope summers are treating you well and you are enjoying the yummy ice creams and smoothies these days. Just to make your summers more interesting, today I invite you to participate in another fun contest here at Beauty Diaries, which is sponsored by Juvalia and you. You can check more about the website HERE . The rules for the giveaway are quite simple and easy to follow. Check them out below: 1)      Like Juvalia and You Facebook page   (1 point) 2)      Like Beauty Diaries Facebook Page (1 point)   3)      Check the website’s awesome collection and choose the jewelry piece that you loved the most. 4)      Share the picture on your Facebook page and Tag “Beauty Diaries” and “Juvalia and You” on the picture. (2 points) For BONUS point You can download the jewelry picture on your computer. Take a picture of your body part for...

Hi friends, In my search to constantly find the online webstores where I can buy good quality stuffs, I stumbled upon this particular site called gofavor.com that stocks huge variety of fashion apparel and jewelry at some real amazing deals. Their mission: TO offer their customers extraordinary values on an exceptional selection of fashion jewelry- all with the privacy, security and convenience of online shopping. As our name gofavor suggests, we want to be your favorite store for jewelry. Go gofavor, we are here for your any kind of jewelry needs. My experience with this website: I loved the simple, classy, user friendly and easy-to-navigate design of the website. Going to a particular section and then selecting your choice from the large array of their collection, feels just like a cake walk. The jewelry collection on the website is quite HUGE , and it was an absolute delight going through the rings, earrings, necklaces, apparels and bracelets sections that offer ...

Since the season of festivals has started, you might be contemplating the possibilities of what to gift to your near and dear ones. To help you with your list, here are a couple of gift ideas that you can check out: Image Source 1. Bracelets A simple bracelet can serve as a special gift item. The tennis bracelet, sterling silver bracelets, bracelets with gold charms, or bracelets encrusted with crystals are exceptional Christmas gifts for ladies as they can be worn even after Christmas. Apart from adding elegance and modishness, these bracelets also symbolise wealth and allure. For perfection, give your special one a bracelet made of clear, red, or blue crystals.  2. Necklace A uniquely designed pearl or crystal necklace adds extra gorgeousness and sophistication to your loved one. In order to express love to your spouse in the best possible way this coming Christmas, give a necklace with a heart-shaped pendant. To create a perfect parent-child relationship,...

I hope you are enjoying the end of rains and onset of our Indian festivals with gusto. I always love this time in India, when we have a grand start with Ganesh Charuthi , followed by a small pause of 15 days and then full throttle start of our very popular festivals - Navratri, Dussehra and then Diwali followed by Bhai Dooj . It is fun to see and feel all the positive energy around, even if you are not that religious or actively participating in any of these celebrations. Since I'd be staying a lot busy next month because of some other grand reasons (will disclose at the right time!) apart from these festivals, I decided to indulge in some shopping this month. Most of my shopping has been done online, for which I'd provide the info next to each pic below. Check them out.. :) Sarees bought from Fashionandyou.com Jewelry from Romwe.com Jewelry and bag from OASAP.com Pearl necklace from Jabong.com. Check out my experience with ...

Online shopping has become the latest frenzy in India, and I am more than glad to see various amazing online shopping portals popping up every now and then. It just makes life so easy, especially when you are guaranteed to get good quality products at great discounts and an excellent customer service. Jabong.com has been one such shopping portal in India for all fashion and lifestyle goodies, and it has been gaining good popularity since a while now. There is something for everyone - men, women and kids. A few days back I spent a good amount of my day exploring the great stuffs at the website (thanks to its easy user friendly navigation!) and bought the following neckpiece from it. Have a look at the neckpiece below and my experience regarding the shopping: My shopping experience with Jabong.com The first thing that I liked the most about the website was

Hello friends, Today I'd like to share my most recent haul from OASAP.com. I've already had excellent shopping experience with the website and love the hi-street fashion stuffs available there. The website offers huge array of clothes, bags, jewelry, shoes and fashion accessories at real amazing prices. The best thing about the website is that it ships free worldwide. Till date I've bought a croc effect makeup bag, oversized chic sunglasses , Vintage Quilted Clutch with Bobble Lock, Vintage Tiara Drop Earrings , Diamond Check Padded Finish Shoulder Bag with Chain Trim to Flap and Oscar Fashion Chain and Jeweled Lips Detail Heeled Court Shoes from them. I have really loved the quality of the products and website's fast and safe shipping process. This time I got the following stuffs from them:   Queen Sculpture Cut-out Adjustable Bangle  Casual Sweet Pink Dots Handbag  Check out the pics below: I completely fell in love

Hi friends, Today I am going to show you this gorgeous Ayati Pendant and Earring set from Avon. I got this beautiful jewelry set 2-3 weeks back and have absolutely loved the design, detailing and how well it goes with my ethnic and western outfits as well. Check out the details below: Avon Ayati Pendant & Earrings Set - A swift wave of brilliant rhinestones wraps around a lush green centre, protecting it precious luster. Fit for a royal look, this set will add ultimate elegance and grace to your ensemble.   My experience with this set: The pendant and earrings are elegantly designed to follow pear shape with a bit of twist. Each piece comes with faux-emerald centre stone in pear shape. Rhinestones in pave setting render the look of real stones. Also, the jewelry set has got two tone plating with 24K gold and rhodium, which makes it quite robust and prevents any wear and tear. The pendant is 4.6 cm long and earrings are 2.6 cm long each. The set comes ...