Crystal accessories, the new chic

<div class="section1"><div align="center" style="position:relative; left: 0"><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" align="center" border="0" width="71.0%"> <colgroup> <col width="100.0%" /> </colgroup> <tr valign="top"> <td width="100.0%" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="" valign:="" top="" background-color:="" white=""> <div class="Normal"><img src="/photo/1078951.cms" alt="/photo/1078951.cms" border="0" /></div> </td> </tr> </table></div> <div class="Normal"><script language="javascript">doweshowbellyad=0; </script><br /><br />It''s no secret that the Lakme India Fashion Week (LIFW) plays a significant part in dictating the hottest styles and accessory trends.<br /><br />And if the sneak preview of crystal interpretations by Swarovski’s Fashion Week partner designers is anything to go by, crystal-encrusted ensembles are passé. The spotlight has shifted to crystal accessories.<br /><br /></div> </div><div class="section2"><div align="center" style="position:relative; left: 0"><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" align="center" border="0" width="71.0%"> <colgroup> <col width="100.0%" /> </colgroup> <tr valign="top"> <td width="100.0%" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="" valign:="" top="" background-color:="" white=""> <div class="Normal"><img src="/photo/1078952.cms" alt="/photo/1078952.cms" border="0" /></div> </td> </tr> </table></div> <div class="Normal"><script language="javascript">doweshowbellyad=0; </script><br /><br />“Crystal-encrusted accessories have taken the fashion world by storm––whether it is crystal-studded shoes and bags or belts that are either studded or sport a crystal buckle,� revealed Sanjay Sharma, the country manager of Swarovski.<br /><br />“A plain outfit off-set by an accent piece––whether it is crystal strands roped around the neck, a crystal-studded bag or shoes––looks very chic. <br /><br /></div> </div><div class="section3"><div align="center" style="position:relative; left: 0"><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" align="center" border="0" width="71.0%"> <colgroup> <col width="100.0%" /> </colgroup> <tr valign="top"> <td width="100.0%" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="" valign:="" top="" background-color:="" white=""> <div class="Normal"><img src="/photo/1078953.cms" alt="/photo/1078953.cms" border="0" /></div> </td> </tr> </table></div> <div class="Normal"><script language="javascript">doweshowbellyad=0; </script><br /><br />“Crystal-encrusted accessories have taken the fashion world by storm––whether it is crystal-studded shoes and bags or belts that are either studded or sport a crystal buckle,� revealed Sanjay Sharma, the country manager of Swarovski.<br /><br />“A plain outfit off-set by an accent piece––whether it is crystal strands roped around the neck, a crystal-studded bag or shoes––looks very chic. <br /><br /></div> </div><div class="section4"><div align="center" style="position:relative; left: 0"><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" align="center" border="0" width="71.0%"> <colgroup> <col width="100.0%" /> </colgroup> <tr valign="top"> <td width="100.0%" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="" valign:="" top="" background-color:="" white=""> <div class="Normal"><img src="/photo/1078954.cms" alt="/photo/1078954.cms" border="0" /></div> </td> </tr> </table></div> <div class="Normal"><script language="javascript">doweshowbellyad=0; </script><br /><br />The display of crystal interpretations by our partner designers for the forthcoming season drums in the celebration of creativity, using the beauty and energy of crystals everywhere,� continued Sanjay.<br /><br /></div> </div><div class="section5"><div align="center" style="position:relative; left: 0"><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" align="center" border="0" width="71.0%"> <colgroup> <col width="100.0%" /> </colgroup> <tr valign="top"> <td width="100.0%" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="" valign:="" top="" background-color:="" white=""> <div class="Normal"><img src="/photo/1078955.cms" alt="/photo/1078955.cms" border="0" /></div> </td> </tr> </table></div> <div class="Normal"><script language="javascript">doweshowbellyad=0; </script><br /><br />The forecast for the season is luminous and sparkly. <br /><br />Additions to the Swarovski portfolio of fashion components this season, based on the company''s Spring-Summer 2006 trend report, include two new colours: Silk and Golden Shadow. <br /><br /></div> </div><div class="section6"><div align="center" style="position:relative; left: 0"><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" align="center" border="0" width="71.0%"> <colgroup> <col width="100.0%" /> </colgroup> <tr valign="top"> <td width="100.0%" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="" valign:="" top="" background-color:="" white=""> <div class="Normal"><img src="/photo/1078956.cms" alt="/photo/1078956.cms" border="0" /></div> </td> </tr> </table></div> <div class="Normal"><script language="javascript">doweshowbellyad=0; </script><br /><br />“Silk is soft and sensuous, dreamy, elegant and sophisticated, while Crystal Golden Shadow recalls the glittering brilliance of evening dresses,� remarked Sharma.</div> </div>