Trendy Beaded Jewelry

Recently, one of my friends shopped at a good, recognized retail store. After she got back home, she found that the handle of the bag had cute little beads which were about to come off. She simply collected those beads and ended up making a beautiful bead necklace out of it! She immediately wore it, got her photograph clicked and off it went on her social networking web page!

So what is it that makes beads so popular and cool? Trends and fashion come and go, but beads never go out of fashion. Weave them in any way and in any style and get a jewel which actually reflects 'you'. Beading is very simple and can be done at home as well. And depending on the types of beads, namely glass, semi-precious, wood, seed, bugle or chevron, the usage varies. And the embellishments made of bead can differ depending on the occasion of use as well. Trendy beaded jewelry can typically include rings, bracelets, necklaces, anklets and lots more. The modern usage of beaded jewelry varies from region to region. Clothing style, more often than not, decides what kind of beaded jewelry is one going to opt for.

Beaded Jewelry and Formal Attire: Beaded jewelry with formal attire can be sedate, yet elegant. A formal business suit-trousers and a formal top or shirt can be teamed with a simple, round glass-beaded necklace. It could be close to the neck and not very loose. This will give the dress a very stylish look. Earrings made of wooden beads or simple glass beads can also be worn with formal clothing. Bracelets can also add that 'zing' to your formal dress. But the most important condition is that the beads should match your attire. Otherwise, you can be assured of a fashion disaster! The trick is to be simple, and to match the jewelry with your dress.

Beaded Jewelry and Casuals: One of the easiest things is to wear beaded jewelry with casuals. A girl won't have to rack her brains much to decide what kind of beaded jewelry will enhance her dress. So, if you are wearing a T-shirt with jeans, you can always team it with a nice bracelet, which will compliment it or rather make the t-shirt look better. Be it a t-shirt, a top or a 'kurta', necklaces can actually brighten up your dress and the total get up for the day. Necklaces are a huge hit with all types of attires. Innovate, mix and match and there you get a great combination of jewelry and dress. Basically, with casuals, any kind of beaded jewelry from rings to earrings to bracelets to necklaces to anklets can be worn. Anklets can be flaunted with a frilly skirt. So any jewelry made of beads is absolutely in vogue, when it comes to casuals.

Beaded Jewelry and Party Wear: Well, now this is a bit complicated. Wearing beaded jewelry for a party could put one in a fix. However, there are a lot of options available today in the market, based on the type of dress one wants to wear. They have bracelets, anklets, necklaces - everything! These days, they also give suggestions on what could be chosen to wear with an evening gown.

Parties can be formal as well as casual. So, it has to be kept in mind while dressing what kind of a party it is. Again, an informal party gives you a better scope to tinker with your jewelry than a formal one. A dress having beaded embroidery can also make heads turn. Otherwise, snazzy semi-precious stone necklaces and bracelets can top the list of jewelry that goes well with evening gowns and the like. In an informal party, there is a chance to flaunt an anklet if you are wearing a skirt.

Tips to Make your own Beaded Jewelry: This is a very interesting thing for all those who want to make jewelry. One needs to have a flexible wire or a variety of beading thread for making a beaded necklace. Along with this, a clasp is essential for a bead necklace. Make sure that there are 21 to 48 strands of stainless steel wire, preferably coated with nylon. Once this is done, decide on the length of the necklace - long or choker length.

String the beads together, use crimp beads to make the necklace more secure and to avoid beads from slipping. Ideally, string a bead followed by a crimp bead. After that, place the clasp on the string after the crimp bead. Make a loop with your string or wire. Then, place one end of the wire or string through the bead-crimp bead section. Do not forget to use the crimping tool to crimp the beads in place. Now choose the beads, your design and start stringing. After finishing the stringing, leave at least three inches of string or wire at the end of your necklace. Repeat the earlier bead-crimp-bead process so that the other clasp can be attached. Finally, check whether the beads have enough room between them. And your hand-crafted necklace is ready. Beads suit any occasion; be it a party, a casual outing or a formal occasion. Definitely, beads are here to stay.