My inspiration choice today is one that is as far reaching in its influence as it is utterly classic. Recalling the starlets of Tinsel Town's L'Age D'or, one cannot help but visualize the baubles worn by these fabulous ladies.
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| Now known simply as "Hollywood" |
Pearls, diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds positively dripped from the necks, ears and wrists of the Hollywood elite. Grace Kelly rocked a classic strand of pearls like no one else could. Audrey Hepburn's tiara and multi-strand necklace combo in Breakfast At Tiffany's is still the height of bourgeois chic, and who could forget the Grande Dame of them all when it comes to jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor? Even as far back as the silent film era, Hollywood beauties like Theda Bara really knew how to punch up a dramatic performance by adding gobs of interesting costume jewels.
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| Grace Kelly |
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| Elizabeth Taylor |
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| Audrey Hepburn |
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| Theda Bara |
Of course, with gold and silver prices what they are today, and the dearth of priceless gemstones at our disposal, those of us who are not stars of the Silver Screen must use our resources as beaders to come up with our own versions of Hollywood jewelry. Luckily for us, we have Swarovski Crystal to use as ersatz flawless gemstones, and findings galore that possess that je ne sais quoi essential to this particular look.
Enjoy, and Happy Beading!
-Andrea
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