Red Carpet Ready

The Academy Awards and the BAFTA's may have been and gone this year, but be assured - red carpet style never goes out of season.  We've made a guide to achieving that ultra-glamorous movie star look - whatever the occasion.

Show-Stoppers

It's not always all about the clothes - a statement necklace can be just as eye-catching as a statement dress.  Alexa Chung sports a serious bit of bling (below) with a gorgeous pear-shaped diamond pendant.  A stand-out piece like this can take a simple dress and make it absolutely stunning. Oversized pendants are particularly good at complementing black, white and neutral outfits.  If you happen to have a smaller frame, oversized jewellery is also wonderful at creating curves.

Unique Style

For those looking to add their own unique flair to a red carpet look, an unusual piece of jewellery is a great way to achieve this.  Yellow diamonds are experiencing a real renaissance at the moment, and are a wonderfully unusual way to add some class to your look.  Pop stars like Iggy Azalea are even opting for yellow diamond engagement rings these days, a testament to how much this unusual gem has come into fashion.

Jennifer Lopez shines in a yellow diamond ring

Bright and Beautiful

Take a tip from Angelina Jolie's red carpet style and go for some bold, breath-taking jewellery.  These striking emerald studs add a gorgeous injection of colour into her outfit.  Coloured gems are a contemporary way to sport some seriously stylish jewels.  Sometimes all it takes is a pop of colour to really bring an outfit together.

Angelina Jolie opts for a splash of colour

Matchmaking

If you're wearing a colourful outfit, try matching your gems to your get-up, as demonstrated by the lovely Anna Kendrick (below).  Her glittering ruby earrings perfectly complement the ruby detailing on her dress, giving her a wonderfully polished look.  Coloured drop earrings have a super chic vintage feel, and can really help you channel that much sought-after old Hollywood glamour.

Anna Kendrick shines in a pair of ruby drop earrings

Whatever the occasion, be it a wedding, graduation, birthday party or even just a night out, seeking style inspiration from the red carpet will never steer you far wrong.  If you want some head-turning statement jewellery, some colours to match your outfit, or a really unusual piece to show off your own personal style - jewellery can make or break your look.

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