Costume jewellery crystal was initially made popular by Swarovski who introduced a unique technique to the fashion world that enabled famous designers such as Dior and Chanel to apply crystals to garments. From this innovation the Flapper dress was born which resulted in a fashion craze which would last for decades.

Since the 1920s when the Flapper dress became popularised costume jewellery crystal has been used in increasingly creative ways. Handbags, shoes and Michael Jackson’s famous glove have all been adorned with crystals, not to mention jewellery such as rings and necklaces.

You can now see A-list stars glide down the red carpet wearing costume jewellery crystals. Recently Kate Moss and Jennifer Lopez have both been spotted at celeb events wearing pieces with sparkly crystals.

Nowadays the line between celebrity high end versus high street fashion has thinned considerably now you can pick up dresses and costume jewellery which were seen on the stars only a few weeks earlier. This has meant everyone can now obtain the look of the stars without the associated price tag.

It’s no secret celebrities are trend setters as far as fashion goes all you have to do is look in a magazine to see double page spreads of who is wearing what where. But it’s the fashion designers and stylists which really push the style boundaries forward.

If you want to stay ahead of the game you can look at what the celebs are wearing and find similar products online. Many online retailers such as From the Posh Shop can respond quickly to changing trends as we do not have to worry about shop space and distribution to multiple outlets. Fashion trends change so fast it can be really expensive to try and keep up. To combat this you should choose costume jewellery crystal rings and necklaces which will go with multiple outfits. Look at wearability over different seasons to make the most of your purchase. Check out our range of fabulous costume jewellery and get the look of your favourite celebrity.

A cuddly soft toy is often a child’s best friend there is no denying they have a lasting appeal. Here are 10 interesting facts about cuddly soft toys and how they became so popular.

1. The most popular of all cuddly soft toys is the teddy bear which is named after the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. His nickname was “Teddy” after a hunting incident involving a bear back in 1902
2. Morris Michtom a candy store owner from Brooklyn, New York was the allegedly the first to make a teddy bear back in 1903. Mr Michtom already made cuddly soft toys for children before all of the publicity surrounding President Roosevelt occurred
3. Controversially, one of the largest cuddly soft toy makers at that time was a company called Steiff from Germany who claim to have made the first teddy bear and shipped 3,000 of the plush toys to the US in 1903
4. The most expensive cuddly soft toys ever made are by Steiff. To mark their 125th anniversary they made 125 teddy bears. The teddys had gold thread for fur and diamonds and sapphires for eyes. Each one costing a wallet crushing $84,000
5. Traditionally teddy bears and other cuddly soft toys were made from real fur and fine textile materials such as mohair, silk and worsted yarn, nowadays they are more commonly made from manmade materials such as polyester
6. In the early 1900’s teddy bears were so popular it was not uncommon for women to carry them around as fashion accessories
7. The hobby of collecting teddy bears is called arctophily. This word is derived from Greek and combines two to words which mean “bear” and “love”
8. Due to safety laws cuddly soft toys have to now be filled with fire safe polyester
9. Teddy bears were initially made for boys but their popularity soon meant that girls started to want them as well
10. The world’s first teddy bear museum dedicated to these much loved cuddly soft toys was opened by Judy Sparrow in 1984 in Petersfield, Hampshire, England

For the perfect gift for children of all ages take a look at our range of cuddly soft toys

Every lady likes to look nice and costume jewellery rings are a great way to add a bit of sparkle to your outfit. Whether you are looking for an everyday ring or something unique to wear to a special event a ring can finish off your attire nicely. Costume jewellery rings are a very popular fashion item amongst women as you can shimmer and shine with gorgeous crystals at a reasonable price. The style of rings continues to change over the years with the current trend being bold and beautiful. Every girl likes to make an impact and with costume jewellery rings you can afford to have one for every occasion. Celebs particularly love costume jewellery rings because it means they can have a stunning piece for their red carpet appearance where it once and get another one! Costume jewellery rings are also known by other names such as costume jewelry rings, cocktail rings, gem rings or fashion jewellery rings. They come in all price brackets from cheap to affordable to better save up a bit.

Costume Jewellery Rings in the Fashion Magazines

One of the most popular styles of costume jewellery rings fashionable at the moment is the cluster ring. Made popular by a variety of well known designers and featuring regularly on the fashion pages of Vogue and Elle. A cluster ring groups a number of stones together which can make a stunning effect. Cluster rings are often made from a mixture of stones, beads, pearls, crystals, jewels or gemstones. At from the posh shop we have a range of costume jewellery rings that are stunning for every occasion. They come in a variety of colours so whatever your outfit there is a ring to suit. Take a look at this page for some inspiration costume jewellery rings inspiration. cluster rings from Accenture