OPINION | Why are costume jewelry necessary?

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Editor's Note: Mari Rodríguez Ichaso has been a contributor to Vanidades magazine for more than two decades. Fashion, travel, gastronomy, art, architecture and entertainment specialist. Film producer. CNN Spanish Style Columnist. The opinions expressed in this comment are the author's own. See more opinion at CNNe.com/opinion.

(CNN Spanish) - Yes, I have written the word “necessary”, because on days that are already a new routine, in which we feel worried, without much enthusiasm and we also wear masks, rubber gloves and live two meters apart The rest of us look for ways to cheer ourselves up and feel a bit normal. In that search, many of us found that wearing “costume jewelry” makes our spirit very happy and enhances the “look” without much effort!

And it is important to remember that this jewelry provides exactly what its name promises: "fantasy", in addition to a much-needed and quick makeover.

Pearls and more ...

For example, some pearls (even if they cost very little money and are 100% fake!) Immediately beautify us.

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That is why they have been favorites of queens, princesses and legendary women through the centuries, such as Queen Mary of England, the famous Queen of France, Marie Antoinette, the spy Mata Hari, the iconic Princess Grace of Monaco, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Princess Diana of Wales herself, who almost constantly wore her beautiful pearl choker.

Just look at the photos! A necklace and pearl earrings or earrings are the ideal "basic jewelry". They project elegance, while their shades - from pure white to creamy white (or with golden shades) - combine with everything and enhance our image at any age.

For the months to come, in which a logical austerity and simplicity mark the fashion that we will wear, whether it is to stay at home or gradually return to offices and jobs, the use of beautiful accessories cheers up the spirit and enhances our self-esteem. . Seeing ourselves well groomed is superpositive for all of us!

Other basic costume jewelry?

The gold chain necklaces and the large link necklaces; earrings that are simple gold hoops (Jennifer Lopez wears them a lot); long tendrils of crystal stones that imitate divine rubies, emeralds or sapphires beautify you instantly. Or earrings and necklaces made of shells or wooden beads; necklaces, earrings and bracelets of crafts (in Mexico they do wonders) and, in general, the pieces of jewelry with light and very new materials such as plastics, resins and even feathers!

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There is something charming about wearing the simplest outfit and adorning it with accessories that we really like and make us happy just by seeing them.

I recently verified this by organizing my drawers and I was very happy to find fantasy pieces purchased on my travels. It was like finding old friends! Some transported me to the La Ciudadela craft market in Mexico, and others to a flea market in Paris. Many of them reminded me of my favorite stores in New York, while others were from my mother, who gradually gave them to me.

Nice memories. Hand in hand with the beauty of its precious stones and enormous "brilliants", this costume jewelery can undoubtedly be our great ally in the coming months. And I encourage you today to review them, dust them, clean them and leave them ready so that they immediately brighten your image.

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