Writing by Kenny on Friday, 14 of November , 2008 at 6:50 pm
Mexico is famous for producing the finest quality of Jewelry in the world. Most Mexican Jewelry contains elements of silver. It is believed that one fifth of the entire silver deposit is contained in Mexico. The country is home to the largest silver mines and is home to such cities that are exclusively popular due to its silver craftsman.
Texaco: A birth place
The most amazing of the cities is Texaco which still boasts original Mexican Jewelry shops that have been partially operating from hundred of years. Hordes of visitors from all around the world converge on the cities marketplace to buy valuable silver. The city of Texaco became famous in the 14th century due to the Spanish quests for Mexican riches. The town lost its luster two hundred years later only to be revived by the great American, William Spartling. He invited the Texcon craftsman to revive the lost art of Mexican Jewelry by using their natural skills of carving silver. Soon, the town came back into spotlight and is now the center of Mexican Jewelry art. Its museum and historical buildings such as the towering mass of Santa Prisca Cathedral provide a glimpse into the rich history of Jewelry making tradition.
A taste of Silver
Mexican Jewelry and silver are synonymous to each other. The silver is used to enhance the beauty of precious stones and gold pendants. Mexican craftsman are adept in crafting Jewelry that has many forms and textures. The silver used in Mexican jewelry is very pure; therefore it is able to produce immense reflection. Another kind of silver that is used in Mexico contains high deposits of rhodium. The metal makes silver thick and has a darker finish. Such is the density of rhodium that it is known as white gold. Mexican Jewelry, due to a high tendency of silver had been known to tarnish. Now, many manufacturers use a polished compound that reduces the purity to 92.5 percent but greatly enhance the life of Mexican Jewelry.
Category: Mexican Culture
Writing by Kenny on Thursday, 13 of November , 2008 at 4:13 am
A real head-turner, this Silk Cowl Dress features a slightly sultry silhouette for a stunning debut. This dress really make a statement when entering a room. Made of Luxurious 100% Silk this Isaac Mizrahi dress is fully lined in Polyester Georgette for Opacity Lining.
- Longer Mid-Back Gracefully Extends to Form an Elegant Train, Elegant Cowl Neck Adds Soft Detail
- Bra-Keeps to Hold Straps in Place
- Pull-On Style With No Hooks or Closures for a Smooth Fit
- Available in Tall Sizes
- Arrives in an Isaac Mizrahi Decorative Box
- Dry Clean
Category: Deals,Dress
Writing by Kenny on Thursday, 13 of November , 2008 at 4:04 am
Bring dreamy romance to the center of your stage in this Strapless Sheath Wedding dress. The Isaac Mizrahi Sheath Wedding Dress is a punctuating look that’s ready for accessories.
- Add a sash for a splash of color
- Made of Rich Sateen Fabric is Made of Dense Cotton for Structure, Blended with Polyester for a Luxurious Luster
- Fully Lined in Polyester Georgette for Opacity Lining
- Dense Fabric Smoothes and Flatters for a Contemporary, Slimming Silhouette
- Longer Mid-Back Gracefully Extends to Form an Elegant Train, Hidden Back Elastic Strap Offers Extra Support
- Boning in the Bodice Smoothes and Flatters Your Figure
- A Row of Functioning, Fabric-Covered Buttons and Fabric Loops Offers Couture Detailing, Interior Tab Button for a Flat Finish
- Designed and Constructed to Flatter and Fit Many Figures
- Available in Tall Sizes
- Arrives in an Isaac Mizrahi Decorative Box
- Dry Clean
Category: Deals,Wedding Dress
Writing by Kenny on Wednesday, 12 of November , 2008 at 4:35 am
Chances are you’re on one side of the fence: you love the Boho style that ruled 2005 or are sick of wearing fashions that make you feel like a newly-eighteen Olsen. The good news is everyone will love what fall and winter fashion has to offer. Fans of the look that made Sienna Miller a fashion icon will definitely love the over-the-top detail that will continue from Boho Chic into fall. Others that never felt comfortable in heavy jewelry, metal-adorned belts and shoes and flowy, diaphanous skirts, the new crop of fashion offers a different approach to rich detail that may make you feel more pulled together than looking like a gypsy.
Bold accessories will remain a staple in every fashion-forward woman’s wardrobe. Sorry Boho Chic haters, belts and boots look like they have staying power along with pendants, over-sized earrings, long chains and drop earrings. They may be staying on the shelves, but stones, feathers and shells that decorated the ears of spring and summer’s hottest fashionistas will be replaced by rhinestone-encrusted chandeliers and delicate drops. The long necklaces paired with the over-stated earrings will morph slightly from heavy, multi-layered, multi-stone piece to a simpler, chic, one-strand accessory. While the length and materials remain the same (gold still the winner), the detail will shift from Boho’s accessories to fall and winter’s fabrics.
Ultra-rich fabrics like lace and brocade are the hottest additions to fall and winter lines. Back-again-black along with gray and purple are the most popular for jaw-dropping dresses, frilly tops and tweed trousers that will line racks and closets everywhere in upcoming months. The feminine, flowy look will still be desirable, but it will be achieved with blouson skirts and culottes instead of sheer, floor-length numbers. If you’re concerned newer more regal fabrics like velvet, lace and tweed will still look make you look more thirties than twenties, you can still look eclectic-chic by matching new pieces with your favorite over-stated Boho belts and jewelry. If you’re still worried about shifting from fun and flirty to dark and serious, mix fabrics to achieve an even more eclectic look: there are NO rules this season about mixing tweeds and velvet or brocades with lace. More than anything, have fun mixing your existing styles with a totally new style to find your personal fit—fall and winter will bring plenty of opportunity to get away with experimenting.
Category: Artilcle