Did you receive gift cards for Christmas? Â
Are you shopping the after-Christmas sales?
Exchanging gifts? Â
Maybe it’s time to build your jewelry wardrobe! Â
My jewelry “collection” is a mess. Â I have pieces from here and there, gifts I received over the years, but calling it a “collection” or a “wardrobe” is stretching the definition. Â Some of it is out-of-style and needs to go in the Garage Sale box and I have a mish-mash of looks.
Updating and completing your must-have jewelry wardrobe is simple thanks to these tips from leading fashion jewelry company Carolee. The esteemed, 40-year-old American brand has several new collections this month at leading department stores, and is celebrating by offering these tips so you’ll never be left reaching for that critical piece:
1. Start with a Classic Daytime Earring
Remember those hoop earrings that you would reach for every day and would fit every occasion? Â I had some that I loved, but now I’ve lost one or both of them. Â (Do you keep the singleton earring, when you lose one? Â It seems like a sure way to find the lost one is to throw away the singleton!)
The key to creating a go-to jewelry wardrobe is to start with pieces that are versatile. Your fundamental look should always begin with a great hoop earring. From jeans to business attire, a hoop is perfect. And did you know that a hoop gracefully frames (and thins!) your face and adds a feminine touch.
Carolee’s new Gilded Glimpse Ribbed Hoops are made in classic yet on-trend yellow gold.  Did you notice that there is more and more gold returning to the jewelry stage?  At just under an inch in diameter, their go-with-everything scale and interesting ribbed texture make them the first must-have staple of the season.
2. Find a go-to Short Necklace
When you are very young, a simple thin chain is sweet. Â But when you become a mom or get into your mid-twenties or more, you need more of a statement. Â Something with texture and boldness that gets attention!me neckline with a tailored yet pretty touch. A great wear-it-everywhere look is the Gilded Glimpse Woven Beaded Collar necklace. Â Jet black glass faceted beads are the center piece of this style, with graduated hand-polished simulated pearl beads in a rich golden tone completing this versatile, trend-worthy look. Â And it has an adjustable closure, so you can achieve the perfect length for your neckline and size.
3. Layer in Some Long Necklaces
To add a sexy, feminine look layer in some longer necklaces.  Creating movement and layers adds a feeling of softness and fun! Carolee offers delicate, pearl and crystal embellished chains in generous lengths such as 36-inches or 42-inches, which can be doubled for extra layers of glamour. When shopping for these layering pieces, think about styles that will go with almost anything you’re wearing – gold, pearls and jet black stones are go-to finishes that move from outfit to outfit with ease. Carolee’s new layering necklaces include two beautiful choices from the Gilded Glimpse Collection, with golden-toned hand polished simulated pearls, rich yellow gold tone links and jet crystals. Another way to go is to get something with multi colors, to pick up a hint of whatever tone you’re wearing, such as the Mixed Media Illusion 36-inch necklace from Carolee’s new Mirror Image collection.
4. Add a Statement Piece
Sometimes you have a need for “WOW”. Â Whether you are adding it a little black dress or an office outfit, no jewelry wardrobe is complete without an attention-getting, statement piece. Â Adding a high-drama choker-length or bib necklace expresses your personality and completes your outfit for a formal event or evening.
A statement piece that should express your personality, so choose something you particularly love. Carolee has just introduced some statement sparklers that are affordable enough to stock up on. The Mirror Image Pearl Cluster Collar features silky golden graduated pearls with clusters of sparkling multicolored crystals, while the 6-row Evelyn Torsade Necklace mixes strands of the luminous golden pearls with strands of the crystals, all culminating in a gold, pearl and crystal embellished magnetic closure that may be worn concealed by your hairstyle on one occasion and turned around to the off-center 5 o’clock or seven o’clock position on another evening. Adding either of these extraordinary statement pieces to your jewelry wardrobe also brings with it a beautiful benefit: Carolee will donate $5 from the sale of each piece in the Mirror Image Collection to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
5. For Special Occasions – Light Up Your Face
Drop earrings are the jewelry equivalent of adding long eyelashes and smoky liner to your makeup. They create a focal point that calls attention to your face, lights up your eyes and says, “it’s an occasionâ€. Whether you choose a chandelier, a doorknocker or a shoulder- duster style, these beauties are bound to make you feel alluring for a special night. Like your favorite eyeliner that makes the perfect cat-eye, you’ll want a couple of pairs of statement drop earrings that go with many styles. Carolee’s Mirror Image collection offers a sparkling Linear Drop Clip-on Earring, which stars deep bronze-toned, pear-shaped, faceted glass stones. The large center stone is surrounded by two rows of shimmering mink-hued crystals that will act like magnets to put all eyes on the wearer. This stunning pair of earrings also benefits cancer research.
Another option for nighttime are Carolee’s Gilded Glimpse Linear Jet Black Chandelier earrings. Carved black openwork silhouettes drop from gold-encircled jet-black crystals and are finished with a trio of faceted black beads, which dance and reflect the light just like the crystals of a black chandelier.
When you’re out shopping today or in the coming days, make sure to go to the jewelry department and see these in person! Â Update your jewelry wardrobe, fill out the pieces you need. Â And save the receipt because if you enter below, you may win. Â One lucky KLY reader is going to win a jewelry collection from Carolee!!
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I like the Woven Beaded Collar necklace the best.
I like the California Girls Dramatic Y Necklace
I like the hoop earrings.
The Gilded Glimpse Linear Jet Black Chandelier earrings are my favorite of the 5 pieces. They are really lovely
Gilded Glimpse Woven Beaded Collar necklace
The Aubrey Crystal and Gold Pearl Charm Bracelet is my fave
I really like the Jet Cluster Charm Bracelet. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Of the five items, my favorite is the Gilded Glimpse Linear Jet Black Chandelier earrings.
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The Pretty Woman side swag necklace.
I love the Imperial Image Dramatic bracelet – http://www.carolee.com/Bracelet-Single-Row-Imperial-Image-Dramatic-B6329-4115.html
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My favorite of the 5 pieces is the pair of black dangly earrings.
I love the Brown Eyed Girl Two Row Charm Necklace
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Of the five pieces, I really like the black and gold necklace, I think it’s the Mixed Media Illusion 36-inch necklace
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I like the simply blue emerald cut ring.
I like the mixed media illusion necklace.
I really liked this piece of jewelry too. Uptown Girl Illusion Rope Necklace. I like my necklaces just a little long so it doesn’t feel like a choker.
There is a couple that is at the top of my list, but I choose the black and gold necklace, I think it’s the Mixed Media Illusion 36″ necklace.
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I really like the what a girl wants drop openwork pierced earrings, they are so elegant!
Out of the 5 pieces of jewelry, I really like the long layering black and gold necklace, it is so pretty! It would look great if you layered it or wore it by itself!
I like the Pretty Woman Pearl Drop Pierced Earrings.
Out of the 5 pieces, I really like the gold hoop earrings.
i like the black chandelier earrings! i would give them to my daughter!
i love the gilded glimpse charm bracelet
I like the Sterling Silver CZ Tennis Bracelet.
I like the classic earrings out of the 5.
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Hi, thanks for this awesome giveaway! I love the Gilded Glimpse Woven Beaded Collar necklace!
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I love the Mixed Media Illusion 36-inch necklace from Carolee’s new Mirror Image collection.
I like the Uptown Girl Chandelier Pierced Earrings
Of the 5 pieces I like the hoop earrings
Gilded Glimpse Collection, with golden-toned hand polished simulated pearls, rich yellow gold tone links and jet crystals
Little Surfer Girl Linked Collar Necklace love this one!
What a Girl Wants Drop Openwork Pierced Earrings….fave from their site!
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Of the 5 in the set, I love the really long necklace!! Would be perfect with my black dress!
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My favorite is that statement necklace.
On Carolee’s website, I love the Looking Glass Ornate Stretch Bracelet.
I seriously think everything is so beautiful, particularly the Imperial Image Frontal Bib Necklace.
My favorite of the five is the silver/grey pearl layered necklace.
my favorites out of the 5 are the classic earrings, I love hoops!
I also love these earrings: What a Girl Wants Gold Hoop Pierced Earrings
I love the What a Girl Wants Pendant Necklace
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I love the Evelyn Torsade 6-layer necklace of the 5 shown, but everything is so beautiful!
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I love the Royal Redeux Topaz Emerald Stone Collar.
The The Evelyn Torsade Necklace is my favorite piece of the 5 piece set
I love the Night Vision Braided Torsade Necklace. So beautiful and the perfect piece I need for a dress I have. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
From the 5 piece collection, I love the Gilded Glimpse Linear Jet Black Chandelier earrings. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
I like the Cosmic Girl charm bracelet!
I like the Gilded Glimpse Linear Jet Black Chandelier earrings from the 5!
The drop earrings are my favorite of the 5 pieces.
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After visiting Carolee.com, I found the cushion drop earrings–they’re so pretty! Love that there’s free shipping with no minimum, too.
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I like the Color Pop Double Row Necklace
Love the Pearl Cluster Collar necklace
My favorite piece is the layered necklace!
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I liked the Uptown Girl Linked Stone Bracelet.
I liked the Gilded Glimpse Ribbed Hoops the most.
The Precious Gems Chain Necklace with Jeweled Cabachon Closure is gorgeous
Of the five I love the Statement Necklace!
my favorite item is the Mixed Media Illusion 36-inch necklace. they are all very pretty though!
I love the Sterling Silver and Genuine Quartz Round Ring.
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The Gilded Glimpse Linear Jet Black Chandelier Earrings are my favorite.
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My favorite of the five pieces has to be the go-to Short Necklace but everything is beautiful
I love the Little Surfer Girl Frontal Cluster Necklace
oooh I also like the Pretty Woman Tassel Necklace :)
Of the peices shown my favorite is the Mixed Media Illusion 36-inch necklace .
I like the Layer in Some Long Necklaces the best
I like the What a Girl Wants Gold Hoop Pierced Earrings
Another piece I like is the California Girls Round Drop Pierced Earrings
My fave out of the five is the Gilded Glimpse Ribbed Hoops