How to shop for a timeless gold necklace

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Shopping for jewellery is one of my favourite things. I can easily stare at stunning gold jewellery for hours, especially timeless gold necklaces. This summery season is a great time to shop around for some great accessories to add to your collection. If you are on the lookout for a timeless gold necklace to add to your jewellery collection, here are some ideas to help you on your quest.

 

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How to shop for a timeless gold necklace

My top four shopping tips are:

  • Set a realistic budget 

It is always a great idea to set a realistic budget before going shopping. You want to have a good picture of what you afford so you can focus on the right pieces, and not go all out, splurging on gold jewellery you can’t really afford. So tip number 1 is to set a realistic budget and stick to it.

  • Go for quality gold necklaces 

Now if you can afford it, it is best to go for quality gold necklaces like this gorgeous Aurate gold ball necklace below. Quality gold necklaces will always stand the test of time. The last thing you want is to buy a new gold necklace, and have it looking worn out and faded after a few wears. Aurate New York is a reputable online retailer that sells some of the most stunning jewellery pieces I have ever seen. If you are stuck on where to shop for quality gold necklaces, you may want to start from this retailer’s website. It is filled with beautiful pieces.

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  • Choose the right gold colour for your skin tone

Gold jewellery comes in different shades of gold. It is important to go for the right gold shade when shopping for timeless gold necklaces. You want your new gold necklace to complement your skin tone and blend in nicely into your jewellery collection. So pay attention to the colour of the gold necklace you have your eye on and check to see it would suit your skin tone and look fab with the other gold accessories you already have. Usually for darker skin tones, yellow and rose gold necklaces look great, while for pale skin tones, white gold necklaces complement it best.

  • Pick the right style

It is very important to pick the right style when shopping for jewellery. Gold necklaces come in various styles and designs, so look around for the styles that suit your wardrobe and lifestyle.

 

How To Wear Womens Babydoll Dresses And Where To Buy Them

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Skirts, trousers, blouses, shirts, dresses, sweat suits.. Women can really wear it all. And look amazing! One dress type, however, has been grabbing a lot of attention lately.

It’s the babydoll! The Mint Julep Boutique and other amazing boutiques flaunt a lot of interesting babydoll styles and designs, all ready to be worn by brave women who want to look their best this spring and summer. So, the supply is there, and it’s now just a matter of where to get your babydoll dress and how to rock the outfit!

How To Wear Women’s Babydoll Dresses

As you might have assumed, this style is highly inspired by the babydoll nightgown, although it’s made more suitable for the public. Celebrities are wearing them, and just about anyone is wearing them. You can wear them too, if you just learn how to combine them and how to ensure you’ll look your best in it. Not difficult, as half of the work is done by the stylists who are creating these dresses in a way that makes them look amazing on all body types. The second half of the work to be done is your responsibility, and you could use some tips on it.

1. Proper undergarment matters

Wearing any outfit without having proper undergarment is definitely going to take away some of the flare and possibly make the clothes look unflattering on your body. No different when the babydoll is in question. While some of these dresses come with sewn in brassieres, others don’t have that option to offer, allowing you to choose your own bra to make the outfit stand out. Naturally, if it’s a deep neckline, a push-up bra is a must, as it will highlight the areas that need to be highlighted and thus make you more confident, knowing that you’re rocking the outfit.

2. And so does the length

Proper sizing also either makes or breaks an entire outfit. With the babydoll, considering the size and checking if the dress fits well is not enough, although it is one of the most crucial factors to keep in mind when buying. Considering the length, however, is also of great importance, because a weird length can make you look awkward. The just above knee length seems to be the most flattering for babydoll dresses. Check out how to style this item to make it look sexy.

3. Rock those heels

The beauty of these dresses lies, among other things, in the fact that you can combine them with any type of shoes you prefer, flat and high heeled ones likewise. As every single woman will tell you, though, they still look better on heels, and depriving yourself of the experience of wearing heels with these dresses and thus looking your best self is not exactly the best thing to do. Feel free to wear flats if you prefer, but do me a favor and wear your babydoll on heels at least once, as you’ll quickly see how big of a difference that can male. Even small heels will bring the whole look to life.

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4. Printed patterns are better if you’re taller

Printed patterns can add so much style to a combination that it’s no wonder everyone adores them. Keeping your body type in mind, however, is a must when shopping for any clothes, including the babydoll dress. Wearing printed patterns is recommended to taller women mostly, while petite ones should stick to one-colored options. If petite and with smaller bust, though, but trying to make it appear a bit bigger,  wearing a dress the bust of which is colored differently than the rest can help achieve such an impression.

5. Create a great combo with leggings

If feeling self-conscious for whatever reason, or if simply not sure that showing off your naked legs in a babydoll dress is not appropriate for you, either because of your age or anything else you have in mind, there’s a simple hack. Giving up on this style is not necessary when you can add leggings to the mix, wear them beneath the dress and thus create a more appropriate and a more sophisticated look for yourself. Darker shades and heavier fabrics can also do the trick of making these more sophisticated, but leggings are the solution number one there.

More on how to style these: https://bellatory.com/clothing/Babydoll-dress

Where To Buy Them

Understanding how to wear these is one part of the story, but you have to know that the quality of the dress you’ll buy will also impact the overall look, as poor quality ones won’t be so flattering. Thus, knowing where to buy these clothing items is just as significant. And, I’ll share a few tips that could help you out with that, i.e. lead you to figuring out where to do your babydoll shopping.

1. The Internet offers a huge amount of options

Disappointed that some of your local boutiques aren’t selling these dresses at all, or that they have but a few designs you don’t like, you could give up on the idea of buying them at all. Not necessary. The Internet is filled with shops selling these dresses, and the best part is, you’ll get to find numerous designs, some of which you’re bound to fall in love with. Thanks to online shopping, you don’t have to rely only on those local boutiques that are probably failing to meet your expectations regarding babydoll dresses.

2. Don’t shop at shady, never-heard-of stores

While shopping online is the right way to go, buying your babydoll dress from shady stores people haven’t really heard of is not the best idea. You want quality, remember? And, quality comes from reputable and well established brands.

3. Always compare the prices before ordering

Apart from quality, you also want great prices. Buying just because something is cheap is what leads to actually spending more money on clothes – a paradox you want to avoid. Cheap is usually of poor quality. Not always, but usually. So, comparing the prices prior to ordering is a given, but shopping cheap shouldn’t be your goal. Shopping smart should.

 

The Best Time of Year to Restock Your Closet

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If you spend a lot of time looking into your wardrobe until you find the outfit that you want, it is the right time to refresh and/or restock your closet. Maybe you have too many items that you don’t use anymore, either because they’ve gone out of style or don’t fit you anymore.

Other times you simply keep a lot of old clothes for their sentimental value, but you can no longer use them to go out on the street. Whatever the reason, updating your wardrobe from time to time is always a lot of fun.

You need to start by taking the clothes out of the closet and analyzing them piece by piece. After getting rid of what no longer fits, you can finally go shopping without feeling guilty. And when we talk about shopping, it’s always good to remember that there are some ideal times throughout the year to restock your closet on a budget.

Let’s analyze three of them and why you should circle them down in your calendar so you don’t miss the next big sale!

Holiday Season

Store owners often take advantage of this time of the year (and the number of people looking for gifts) to promote deals, markdowns, and even cashback offers. This happens first because retailers try to avoid getting stuck with lots of things after Christmas; and from January because they want to get rid of what they couldn’t sell during the holidays.

So, this is the best moment to find bargains like designer clothes and cool accessories such as handbags or some in-demand and timeless aviator prescription glasses for a much more attractive price.

But you’re not the only person looking for offers during this period. So here are some tips to avoid the holiday rush and still get great deals:

  • Make your Christmas shopping list in advance to better set your budget.
  • Go to outlet stores rather than malls or large department stores.
  • Set your budget before you start holiday shopping.
  • Compare prices of items you’re looking for on the stores’ websites to identify the best deals.
  • Don’t leave your shopping to the last minute.
Memorial Day

This is a federal holiday originally created for mourning the soldiers who have died while serving in the U.S. armed forces. It takes place at the end of May and for a few decades now it has also become one of the biggest shopping holidays of the year, offering a three-day weekend with sales of summer merchandise.

Precisely because of this – retailers preparing their stores for summer, which starts in June – it is possible to find great deals on spring items that these retailers were unable to sell during the season. And since they want to clear out their inventory, discounts can reach up to 50 percent, allowing you to stock your closet with a few pieces for next spring.

The golden tip is not to buy summer clothes during the Memorial Day sales, because these items’ prices usually go down during mid-summer and you can buy them for a better price on the following date…

4th of July

The Fourth of July (also known as Independence Day) has been celebrated since the 18th century and became a federal holiday in 1870. Gradually, the political importance of the date began to be forgotten and the focus shifted to a celebration of American patriotism, with family get-togethers, fireworks shows, and lots of outdoor parties.

To take advantage of the celebrations, retailers started promoting massive discounts and turned the 4th of July into one of the hottest shopping holidays of the year, especially for those looking for summer and spring clothes.

Around the same time, another great option is Amazon Prime Day, a 48-hour deal event promoted by the e-commerce empire that offers thousands of deals. In 2022, Prime Day took place on July 12th and 13th, and these dates are expected to be repeated in 2023. So the first half of July is one of the great times to restock your closet, with at least two weeks’ worth of deals and promotions.

Keep an Eye on the Calendar

Although there are some other opportunities throughout the year to buy cheap (including the famous Black Fridays), the three dates above are the best times to restock your closet without compromising your bank account or accumulating debt for the rest of the year.

Try to stick to the basics and avoid superfluous purchases. Before going out shopping madly, make a list of the items you really need instead of buying only what is on offer or at a great discount. That way you avoid filling your closet with clothes you may never wear in your life.

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