With the holiday season fast approaching is the time of dress up occasions. In the past, some of the most opulent balls took place during the grey and dreary days of winter´s worst.
Renowned high end jeweler, Van Cleef and Arpels, once again offered reminiscent of by-gone era with a new fine jewelry collection.
Paying tribute to a book by Nicholas Foulkes, “The Legendary Costume Balls of the Twentieth Century,” the creative director in Paris selected five of the most famous, which motivated Van Cleef collection known as Bals de Légende (Legendary Balls).
The sub-categories match the theme from each of the balls. As in true Van Cleef and Arpels prestigious fashion, these pieces are dazzling and filled with diamonds, emeralds and rubies in brooches, necklaces and rings.
Reflected by the lavishness of Russian imperialism of 1903 St. Petersburg, Van Cleef credits part one in the Legendary Balls collection to the Palais d’Hiver ball
The city of Venice is known for their mask balls for eons, and naturally it hosted The Bal du Siècle in 1951. The collection carefully points towards out the details of the baroque inspired city and its Venetian masks.
The Bal Oriental in Paris in 1956 was an East meets West theme which is mirrored by the oriental silk trade colored jewels.
Social registrars still mention the infamous Black and White Ball of 1966 thrown by Truman Capote at the Plaza in NYC. Entitled by its name, the inspired jewels pick up on Manhattan’s Art Deco skyscrapers.
Le Bal Proust held in Ferrières in December 1971, celebrated the birthday of Proust. The order of the invite was to dress as a favorite Proust character. An eclectic mix of jewelry filled with vibrant color highlights this event.
The Vera Wang by Vera Eau de Perfume has captured the essence in the sense of smell as Van Cleef and Arpels has in jewels to feast with the sense of sight.
It is the scent that appeals to Leighton Meester, Jennifer Garner, Rachel Stevens, and Camilla Belle. It also happens to be personal favorite of the lady who creates beautiful gowns as well as this fragrance, Vera Wang.
The Vera Wang Eau de Perfume spray by Vera Wang has captured aspirations of uplift spirits. The massive floral bouquet first fragrant notes begin with bulgarian rose, calla lily, and mandarin flower. The notes that follow are an aria of gardenia, lotus, and iris. The fragrance wraps up its base notes with subtle musks and white Stephanotis.
Presented in an attractive 1.7 oz. spray bottle, it resembles a tear drop of happiness. Vera Wang by Vera Wang aroma is a smashing hit celebrating femininity in women. Use it for parties, weddings and every day wear.
