Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Rhinestone Shoes: Razzle Dazzle Glitz and Glamour

I never let a rhinestone go unturned. ~ Dolly Parton

Rhinestones have a long history. They were originally made from rock crystals gathered from the rivers of Western Europe. Although rhinestones have a similar look that diamonds do, they actually have quite a different history.
In 1775, an Alsatian jeweler named Georg Fredrich Strass developed the idea to simulate diamonds by coating the lower side of glass with a metal powder. What does this mean to you? Don't thank your favorite designers for incorporating rhinestones, but rather, Europe!.

Rhinestones have found a shiny place for themselves in the world of fashion as well as jewelry. You can find rhinestones everywhere from high fashion to a sexy Halloween costume. They also were typical adornments for hats, belts and other rhinestone accessories. Recent shoe designers have began to incorporate rhinestones in their sexy shoe lines. What diva wouldn't love that?

Whatever the answer, rhinestone shoes are snazzy and cool and come in many varieties. For a burlesque look, try a full rhinestone pumps. What better way to complete your sexy costume?. Dress shoes are also jazzed up with rhinestones. Give a boring black suit a kick with a bit of sparkle. Platform shoes can be found with rhinestones studded across the front strap of the shoe are also available and are perfect for proms and other special events. Do you like your shoes to match everything? Consider a pair of clear mule slide rhinestone shoes that are subtly decorated with rhinestones along the strap and heel.

Rhinestones are popular and sexy so why not give rhinestone shoes a try? Even though no one will ever mistake your shiny shoes for real diamonds, it really doesn’t matter as rhinestones are just as fun. If the luxuries of life are all smoke and mirrors disguising deeper layers of meaning and insight, why not foster the illusion with the choice of shiny adornments?The author commonly writes about fashion trends and fashion tips for SummitFashions.

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