Most women’s eyes will gloss over in a dreamy state when you mention chocolate, diamonds and pearls in the same sentence.  In the high fashion jewelry world, naturally occurring chocolate diamonds are looked down upon in comparison to flawless natural diamonds.  Naturally occurring chocolate pearls however, are a rare commodity and extremely valuable.

Many diamonds and pearls are naturally a brown color and therefore not as valuable since they are not a high quality gem.  Retailer Le Vian was the first to coin the phrase Chocolate Diamond in an advertising campaign to get out the news of brown diamonds and that they can be used in high fashion jewelry.  With the name of chocolate diamonds and pearls they became popular and attractive in high fashion jewelry, where as before they were just considered flawed diamonds without worth.

Brown cultured pearls are naturally occurring and they are considered more rare when they are a brown color.  When you cut open a chocolate pearl, it will be a brown color throughout the pearl.  Brown pearls apparently can be created by a bleaching process of Tahitian black pearl ; however, there is controversy as to if chocolate pearls are actually created this way or if they occur naturally and very rarely.  Price would be the indicator if they are natural or not.  Proper documents would be necessary to validate a high cost for a natural chocolate pearl.

Design trends with chocolate diamonds and chocolate pearls for the fall of 2009 are extremely promising.  Celebrities are donning chocolate diamonds as high cost, high fashion jewelry.  There are names for the different color varieties of chocolate diamonds, all related to tasty treats like Cinnamon, Cognac and Caramel.  Average consumers can purchase a chocolate diamond of lower quality as well, but if you are Jennifer Lopez then your chocolate diamond will be the highest quality set in the highest quality gold and platinum right next to your naturally occurring cultured chocolate brown pearl necklace.

Chocolate diamonds can be purchased almost everywhere these days.  At the low end of the price scale, you can even pick up a chocolate diamond ring or necklace at low price large retail stores with a small jewelry counter and staff that work in both the jewelry and makeup departments.  On the other end of the price scale, you can walk into Tiffany’s and spend as much money as you have on a high quality chocolate diamond jewelry piece.  Regardless of where or how much you paid for your diamond, they are all called chocolate diamonds.

Chocolate pearls are trendy to be in yellow gold settings this season and complement a variety of skin tones, particularly olive skinned complexions.  Regardless of skin tone, a beautifully crafted chocolate pearl necklace with both chocolate diamond and clear diamonds that accent the rare beauty of either a solitaire or string of chocolate pearls would be the down fall of any woman.  What better gift is there to give to a woman on Easter than a chocolate pearl necklace!

It’s Gorgeous ! Showcasing both new and noteworthy for almost 20 years, Gravity Pope owner Louise Dirks has remodeled her original flagship in quest to bring out modern aesthetic and showcase what’s it real Shoes ‘Candy‘. Store location at Old Strathcona ( (10442 Whyte Ave., Edmonton, 780-439-1637 ) .

From their official site ( gravitypope.com ), Gravity Pope is founded in 1990 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada by Louise Dirks. Originally, Gravity Pope sold only footwear. In later years it flourished into a clothing section filled with unique fashion brands.

On top of regular clients, Gravity Pope goes further to provide shoes for customers with special requirements like vegetarian shoes and ethically made shoes. A number of exclusive and limited edition styles are also available, footwear selection covers a wide variety of genres, which include sport, comfort and fashion.

Some of the brands that Gravity Pope carries include:-

• Hugo Boss
• Clarks
• Earth
• PUMA
• Keen
• Birkenstock
• Adidas
• Paul Smith
• Trippen
• Georgina Goodman
• Sigerson Morrison
• Camper
• John Fluevog
• Converse
• Kenneth Cole
• Reebok

European lines

April 77, Drykorn, Fred Perry, Hugo Boss, Nolita, Rare, and Tara Jarmon.

Scandinavian brands

Acne Jeans, Denim Birds, Fillipa K and Nudie Denim

Environmentally conscious brands

EDUN and Loomstate

Californian designers

Corpus, Ella Moss, Hazel Brown, Mon Petit Oiseau, Nice Collective and Trovata

American classics

Betsey Johnson, C&C California, Development, Earnest Sewn, Free People, Freshjive, Full Circle, Splendid and Stussy

Currently, Gravity Pope Women Footwear collections include :-

• new footwear
• staff picks
• clearance
• dress boots
• sport boots
• casual boots
• comfort boots
• designer collections
• dress flats
• dress heels
• dress sandals
• mules/clogs
• casual shoes
• casual heels
• casual flats
• casual mules/clogs
• comfort shoes
• comfort heels
• comfort flats
• comfort mules/clogs
• sport shoes
• women’s slippers
• vegan footwear
• green footwear
• limited edition sneakers

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Leather

A leather jacket will make you look like a very tough girl who dances to rock n roll music every time she hears it playing. For that classic look, you should wear leather pencil skirts of different colors and shades. This one is for ladies. Add some belted sweaters and you are set to look classy and tougher than ever. Contrasting the textures is something that will improve you sense of belonging and will make everyone look at you with interest.

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Jewel Tones

Look out for the best jewels and spot them! Let gold bath the runways and let the hues look great on you as they do on most women. The right intensity is one that complements well with the other colors you are wearing, not to mention your color complexion. Jewel tones look great when mixed. Teal is a great color and will make you look great this season. But there is nothing wrong with complementing it with gold.

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Black And White Attire

This is the traditional favorite for a weather that is warm and likely to turn into overcast showers. You can easily be back in the spotlight once again this season for being on top of the latest fashion trends. These two colors are so foolproof when worn together that they will make you feel as if you are really making a great impression. Black is used to hide the areas of the body which you don’t want to reveal. A heavy girl is better of running after black pants and a white top.

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The Print Bottoms

This season comes with new trends and you can’t wait to see the newest print bottoms which are the latest craze. The prints are now being put into leggings. The trend has even gone on to include skirts and pants. This is no doubt the hottest look you can ever spot in a runaway fall like this one. They are best worn with a long sweater or sometimes a tunic. Print skirts can best be matched with print tops which give the whole outfit a dress look. It can even be mixed with solid-looking top for a cool look.

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Pink Outerwear

Pink is the latest addition in the list of colors that fashion designers are going for. It brings back to you that sense of freshness that you want to have at certain times of the week. It is best worn as an overcoat or a sexy-looking dress. Choose the right tone of pink that goes with your skin tone.

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Knee-Length Skirts

The mini is no longer the craze. Knee-length is cool. It is easier wear and to spot around. An inch above the knee will be perfectly good for you. Dresses can come in a very wide variety in terms of fullness. It is up to you to choose the style that best suits you.

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Work Dresses

This time round, the one-piece dress is the in-thing for the office setting. It is interesting to see the mix of drapes, fabric designs and eye-catching colors that designers choose in order to come up with this wholesome fashion markers. Find a good belt and belt yourself up!

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The Stylish Vest

Vests come in different varieties that are differentiated by the material used to make them. This could be fur or wool. These two make up the latest trends. You can choose to wear a monochromatic vest if you want to take your sense of fashion to the highest extreme. Sometimes they come with zips.

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Wear Metallic

Metallic colors enable you to stand on top of a crowd without having to spot any bling. Metallic gowns even do a greater wonder. They look plain sexy. You don’t need all those expensive accessories that must be used to complete the look when you wear other colors. Silver stands out most while gold makes everyone keep enquiring about you.

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Faded Jeans

These are for the casual look. They may fade but the sense of fashion in them never fades. They are best worn with a tight-fitting top of a matching color.

It is important that you understand fully how and what to dress for, in the shortest amount of time possible. This especially goes for the ladies, who like spending a lot of time getting all made up and dressed for an occasion, only to come out looking totally not suited for the attire.

It is advisable that you find a number of dresses that will work for you at both the office or at an impromptu cocktail meet that same evening. If you have a simple yet glamorous red lipstick of your choice to match with a black dress, the better. Also, it would do you much good to get hold of a beautiful statement necklace to complete the attire.

Also, since anything to do with the office almost always involves a press on time, then it is advisable to get yourself clothes that you will not need to iron when you are in a rush.

This goes for both men and women. You can get clothes that are labeled “no iron”. It would also be a very good idea to get clothes that have stretch. When you get clothes from the dryer, always hang them up immediately. This will ensure that there is minimum wrinkling on your clothes.

If you prefer trousers, then make sure you have a pair of classy and yet stylish trousers in your wardrobe. This is because the trousers are very easy to pair up with a variety of black suits. And if you are looking for something to get you ready for a party in a few minutes, then the black trousers are for you. Just throw on a pair of matching stilettos and a nice ruffled blouse and you are set to go.

If you don’t know it yet, let me be the first to tell you. Statement accessories. That is all you need to perform a major transformation on yourself from formal work attire to “ready to party” mode in minutes. If you have on a blazer at the office, you can just take it off, leaving on your simple dress. This simple dress can be made quite stylish by a massive bracelet or other form of accessory that you can have in your bag.

For men, you should always avoid clashing colors. Shoes light in color go with pale pants and dark shoes always go with dark clothes. Do not wear very tight shirts even if you do work out. It’s tacky.  Baggy clothes give you a shoddy look. For ties, the bottom tip should just barely touch your belt line. Heavier guys go for wider ties, and vice versa for the slim guys. Excessive jewelry on you makes you look like a drug baron. Stay away from the heavy gold bracelets and body piercing jewelry too while in the office.