Hot Jewelry Trends For Summer 2009

During the 1930s depression, people looked to the movies with upbeat musicals and lavish sets for that touch of optimism. Fashion too reflects the movie scene, with glamourous and sensual clothes, fur trimmed clothes by day and backless dresses by night. The look was luxe in contrast to the economic climate of that time.

Enter 2009, with the depressing economic climate. Fashion goes upbeat. An escape from the gloom and doom of these times. Canary yellow halter dresses, primary colors in clothes, chic assymmetrical dresses and gorgeous flowy, printed gowns are just some of the looks offered this season.

On top of that jewelry goes overboard. It kind of makes sense. Mankind looks beyond the immediate gloom, to the hope that lies beyond it. Movies. Theater. Fashion. All forms of art provide man an escape from current troubles. Fantasy. Imagination. All signify hope for a better future.

Jewelry is about beauty. Art. Fantasy. Like catching stars and wearing them on your ears, letting them trail down your neck, in the form of shoulder duster earrings

There is no need to be afraid of big earrings. They can be very flattering. Get them in proportion to your overall frame. If you are tall, you can go for gigantic door knockers. If you are petite, a medium-sized pair of earrings that looks big on you is your statement accessory.

Everyone can wear chandelier earrings. If you are big you can wear the chunkiest pair of chandelier earrings you can find and look totally hip. If you are petite, go for daintier drop earrings. Shoulder dusters or chandeliers with filigree, or dainty stones that look significant on you are your best bet.

The gloomier the outlook, the more flamboyant fashion gets. Jewelry gets gigantic.

At Valentino's Spring/Summer 2009 ready to wear collection, models wore choker necklaces that covered the neck down to the chest with bling. Or at very least, if a necklace was worn, it was a statement piece. Like a choker that completely covers the wearer's throat. There's nothing wishy washy about these necklaces. Either go sans jewelry or wear them chunky.

John Galliano accessorized suits with humongous pendants on chunky chains for Spring/Summer 2009.

Gucci's spring/summer 2009 fashion show featured models in swimwear layered chain necklaces that reached way below their waists. Evening gowns were accessorized with statement bracelets worn on the wrist.

At Zac Posen's models wore huge earrings that can be likened to door knockers for the Spring/Summer 2009 ready to wear collection.

At Christian Dior, hair was worn in very high ponytails. The perfect look that goes with large hoop earrings or shoulder duster earrings that draw attention to a woman's pretty features. Some outfits were accessorized with cuff bracelets worn on both wrists.

Moschino models eithe had their necks bare or heavy with chunky necklaces. Necklaces may be made of glass, plastic, or natural materials, besides the usual gold and silver. The color of the necklace may even match the color of the dress, for a layered effect. The main thing this season's accessories have in common is that they are big. Striking. Statement pieces that never go out of style.

In all, for Summer 2009, forget about dainty jewelry that you have to strain your eyes to see. Opt for statement jewelry instead. In particular, go for chunky jewelry that's this season's must have accessory.