The BRIT Awards 2013

One of the biggest annual events is back! If you missed it then make sure you watch the replay or watch via the internet. If you think it's a waste of time then make sure you just watch Taylor Swift's, Justin Timberlake's, Mumford and Son's and One Direction's performances - ALL AMAZING!

The 4 W's - Who Was Wearing What?

Little Mix (Pop Group)

Little Mix's quirky style caught my attention this year (picture shown on the right). What really caught my eye were the 3 headbands worn by Perrie, Leigh-Anne and Jade. Perrie's (far left) flower headband was very unique tying in with the Hawaiian theme that will soon be hitting the high street in Spring/Summer. Jade's (far right) bow headband was also cute and retro catching the eye of all us 'Recktro' lovers.
I also noticed Jesy's (middle left) large black earrings which meant even though she was dressed elegantly, they gave her that rock chic look.

Ashley Roberts (Pussycat Doll / Runner Up in I'm a Celeb)

Ashley's style, even though it was plain and simple, stood out from the crowd (picture shown on the left). She kept to the gold and black colour scheme which gave it that rock edge. The chunky black bracelet and long gold earrings added a contemporary and elegant look but they also tied in with the rock edge she created.

Preeya Kalidas (Eastender's Actress)

Preeya's style was very similar to Ashley Robert's style but in a more 'out there' way (picture shown on the right). The dress in particular really stood out for me as the style was very retro/rockabilly but the wet look material created that rock edge. This dress would be any 'Recktro' lover's dream!
She accessorised with a chunky gold necklace which again is very similar to Ashley's style but I feel the necklace gave the look a more urban edge. Looking back at what I have said about this style, I feel Preeya has combined 3 different styles in one which makes it unusual and unique.

Thank you for reading. This is just a glimpse of the BRIT awards 2013 and the styles that caught my eye!

Hawaiian Jewellery

Hawaii

Hawaiian prints have been slowly making their way into the limelight - well they got there in the end! Vogue have placed Hawaiian prints in the top 15 trends of Spring / Summer 2013. Think birds, leaves, flowers, greens, blues and reds. Designers like Kenzo and Isabel Marant have all included this trend within their 2013 range.

Image above - Hawaiian trends in Vogue.

Hawaiian Jewellery Trends all include the typical features for example birds and leaves etc. I have started noticing products popping up in high street shops like Topshop and New Look. The Hawaiian jewellery I have seen tends to have a unique vintage look with a slight flash of colour along with a bird or leaf pendant.

I have tried to experiment with this look by creating a bracelet (see picture on right). I used peach freshwater pearls to create a flash of vintage colour and also to represent shells. I used a bird connector to join the pearls and chains together to give the bracelet it's unique flare.

I used a leaf pendant at the end of the extension chain (see picture on the right) to give it that added Hawaiian look.

I also tried to experiment with this look by creating some earrings (see picture on left). I used the bird connectors like on the bracelet to give the earrings that Hawaiian flare. I used purple Swarovski element xilions to give them their vibrant look.

So keep your eyes peeled for this unique look and WOW your friends with this latest trend!

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