Beauty and Self-Esteem

I was astounded to see this video clip the other day and couldn't wait to share it with everyone I knew. Maybe you've seen it already, but it's short film showing the incredible transformation of an everyday woman into a billboard model.

It's a fascinating watch and it captures the modern day distortion of our natural beauty, into an unreal portrayal of what we now perceive as a 'perfect' woman.

First the make-up and hair transformation and then once the photo's been snapped...it's the computer photoshop metamorphosis that is the eye opener...'Evolution'

This well known company (who i'm not in any way associated with) is proudly celebrating women and I happily congratulate them in doing so. Obviously, selling a few extra soap bars in the process is a bonus...but who am I to judge...I sell gorgeous jewellery for women and I love it!

Now I'm not normally one to pontificate about the wrongs in this world...I tend to like to focus on the good stuff, so here's my chance to shine a light of self-esteem onto a world that sometimes rose-tints it's own glasses.

I believe that we are all incredible women. We are sophisticated and chic, alluring and enchanting, ravishing and unique and passionate and strong. We are amazing beings who are full of emotion and it makes no difference what size or shape we are, it's purely down to how we feel on the inside that makes the difference in our own lives.

If you want to hear me expound more on my personal philosophies then click here, but I did have a strong impetus behind setting up Mia Masri Jewellery and that was to give women the chance to let their confidence, unique sense of style and their own beauty shine forth.

I'll finish my momentary diversion by saying that we could all do with an extra dose of internal happiness. To remember that we are all absolutely DIVINE! So don’t hold back…Take a risk…Don’t ever stop dreaming… And be who you truly are!

Like Kate Winslet perfectly sums up in the film the ‘Holiday’: “Be the leading lady in your own life”.

Check back soon.
x Tiara Girl

Advice for brides-to-be on their wedding jewellery

A few months ago I became part of a panel of experts for a wedding magazine, offering advice to brides-to-be. Over the years I’ve learnt a lot in the wedding fashion world and it’s great to be able to pass on some of this knowledge in their Q&A section.

I'm thrilled to be able to tell you that whatever you are looking for, whether it’s resetting your grandmothers pearls into a wedding necklace, having a replica made of Jordan’s wedding tiara ( ! ), searching on a budget or having a bespoke creation made, there’s something out there for everyone.

I recently had a lady get in touch with me, as she was having a problem finding the wedding jewellery she wanted. Her question was:
I'm wearing an oyster coloured wedding dress, which I’m struggling to get coordinated jewellery for and I am keen to have a classic but stylish, modern tiara. Are you able to help with any ideas?

And here's how I replied:
Hi, if you’re a lover of pearls, I think the best way to go for your classic-chic look is with a gorgeous pearl studded tiara. The wedding world is brimming with variations of pearls in every colour, shape & size, so you’ll have no problem finding something to match that oyster coloured dress. I try and advise my clients to go for either glass or swarovski faux pearls, as not only will this give you a halo for doing your eco-friendly bit, but you’ll also be saving pennies on your budget too! Remember to take a swatch of material with you when tiara shopping, or give your jewellery designer the task of perfectly matching and designing your tiara.

Check back soon.

x TiaraGirl