Can you believe 2018 is almost coming to an end? This year has flown past me and I am sure that it is the same case with you. I have been traveling, working overtime, studying and creating jewelry all at the same time. Before you know it, Christmas would be over and you will be sashaying your way into a party to welcome the New year. While I haven’t attended a holiday party in years, I still pile on bling whenever I go out during that period. Holiday and bling – what is new about it you may ask. Wearing shiny jewelry to a NYE party is common (read boring) but people do it anyway to either fit in or because they do not know better. But what if I tell you you can wear something different to show that you are ahead of the crowd? Would you like to know about one such SS19 trend you can wear right now? In this post on Key Ways To Compliment Your New year’s eve Outfit With Jewelry, I would like to discuss a trendy fashionista’s secret.
What to wear to a NYE party
I remember attending dressed up dinners in the late 90s when everyone used to look so prim and proper. Pearls, diamond studs and silk sarees came out to play. Today, most NYE events are casual with folks turning up in everything from jeans and Tees to sequined dresses. However, it “in” to be wearing casual clothes and accessorizing it with nice jewelry and strong makeup. Thus the focus has shifted to jewelry. For 2019 New year’s eve, the forecasters say you can look your trendiest best by sporting Monogram jewelry. And here is why.
Monogram – it’s big baby
A monogram is a sign or symbol made of different letters, initials, and/or symbols to create a visual brand identity. Chanel’s CC, Louis Vuitton’s LV are all monograms. Full brand names could be Monograms as well. Today, we live in a world that increasingly pays importance to identity. Personal identity and hence personal branding, is the order of the day. Even established brands want to ascertain their place in the industry. Hence, the OTT use of visible branding.
Chanel with their SS19 Sur La Plage, affirmed to the fashion folks that it’s not just okay to sport monogram but it is fabulous to flaunt it. Apart from Chanel, Burberry and Balenciaga have showcases monogram jewelry in their runways. In the vintage auction scene signet rings, monogrammed with the wearer’s initials are gaining traction. Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle have all written about how Monogram being the biggest SS19 jewelry trend.
Key Ways To Compliment Your New year’s eve Outfit With Monogram Jewelry
There are two keys way to Key Ways To Compliment Your New year’s eve Outfit With Jewelry. Here they are.
Wear the brand’s monogram
This is the easiest way to sport this trend if you can afford the high end designer pieces. CHA-NEL earrings are blingy, yet on point. You can also wear a jacket or a shirt with dressy monogram buttons (yes, they qualify as jewelry) if you you like other types of monogram jewelry. However, if you sport a fake you will look like a wannabe who is trying too hard.
Wear customised monogram jewelry
Have you ever wanted to wear the “Carrie necklace” that Sarah Jessica Parker wears in SATC but thought that it might be unfashionable to wear one? Here is your chance then. This trend is what Vogue refers to as “Say Your name”, where you wear your name or initials as your visual branding. You could also wear a word like love, pray or hope as memory keepers. Whichever way you choose to go, monogram necklaces hold special meaning to the owner and can be worn daily. To get your very own fashionable monogram necklace, click to learn more.
This of you who shop in thrift stores and estate sales can look for vintage monogram pieces as well. They are super classy and are great conversation starters.
I hope that you will explore this trend in your own holiday dressing. Tell me in the comments, if you own monogram jewelry – real/vintage/designer/custommade. If so how do you plan to wear it this season?
I hope you found it interesting
Cheers
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