The Chloe collection uses aesthetics of vintage mixed with her own style. Milla Jovoch and Kate Hudson are two stars that have chosen from Chloe collection.

The Lanvin collection was designed with stars in mind. It's glamourous and perfect for female stars.

The Balenciaga collection is a very wearable collection, adding comfort to fashion. Actresses wearing this collection will be fashionable but not over done.

The Proenz Schouler collection is full of beautiful prints, with a fabulous chiffon gowns. This is definately a Nicole Kidman type of gown and you just might see her wearing one on red carpet.

The Ralph Lauren spring collection is ultra feminine. Their satin evening gown collection hints of old hollywood and will make a perfect red carpet addition.

The Rochas collection is elegant and flattering but demure. Audrey Hepburn would certainly be pleased with this collection.

The Aruthur Mendonca collection is simple and elegant with lots of great color choices.

The Temperley London collection has a romantic vintage feel with great colors such as lavender and aqua. They'd be great choices for Renee Zellwger or Nicole Kidman.

The Michael Kors collection is very versatile for vacationer. It also included gowns with beaded bodices - drop dead gorgeous! Jennifer Lopez chose a Kors gown for red carpet.

The Carolina Herrera collection is truly a collection with women in mind. Fantastic color choices, terrific event dresses. Definately a choice Sarah Jessica Parker would make.

The Stephen Burrows collection is all about vibrant color. Vivica Fox recently purchased one of his mini dresses.

Rhinestones were manmade gems from highly refined glass. By using various metals glass was colored to desired shade. It was then pressed into molds. Each stone was then ground and polished by machine, resulting in a brilliant glass stone. Often stones were foiled on back which increased their brilliance.

Today, same refining process is still used. You will often here rhinestones referred to as paste. Originally paste was referred to a glass stone that made of ground glass which was molded and then melted, producing an opaque dense glass frosted stone. Paste had many air bubbles and swirl marks. The high lead content glass was then polished and faceted, and set on either copper or silver resulting in a brilliant stone. Today term paste usually refers to rhinestones. In Europe rhinestones are often referred to as paste, strass, and diamante. Austria is another area with a history in rhinestone production. In 1891 Daniel Swarovski created a new glass cutting machine which quite literally revolutionized jewelry business.

This machine could cut faceted glass, producing finely finished product in a very short time. Prior to this invention it would take a very long time for each stone to be hand cut and finished. Swarovski’s background in glass making, combined with his glass cutting machine soon found him producing rhinestones with a lead content of over 30%. The brilliance of these rhinestones was superior to anything seen on market. Swarovski wasn’t content with his invention and best rhinestones ever seen. His next invention was once again transforming to jewelry industry. He created a vacuum plating for backs of stones with silver and gold, reducing need for hand labor. Still today Swarovski rhinestones are recognized as highest quality in industry. Over 80% of rhinestone jewelry manufactured in America use Swarovski rhinestones.

Rhinestones have played an important role in costume jewelry for hundreds of years. It is used to enhance and accent, and sometimes rhinestones will provide entire design. During Victorian period common motifs for jewelry included snakes, flowers, and hands most often adorned with rhinestones.

The 1890s were a time for extravagant jewelry heavily adorned with rhinestones. As time moved forward designs became simpler with figural shapes once again making their fashion statement. However this time they were small and more elegant with small rhinestone accents.