Prom 2009 is all about breaking the rules! Prom jewelry choices are better (and blingier) than ever, with styles ranging from moody blue jewelry sets to goddess-worthy cuff bracelets. Florals are HOT for ’09, and prom flower rings are all the rage. Flower bracelets, flower hair accessories, and flower necklaces are also huge this year. Snake necklaces and animal cocktail rings are also a big hit, because they go perfectly with this season’s safari chic styles. Use the prom 2009 cheat sheet below to decide on a look, then add the best prom jewelry accessories to take the look from fancy to high fashion!

Poufy ballgowns and princess dresses are out, and gowns are either going super short or super chic. Flirty dresses are definitely in, from mini to tea length. These new short skirt looks are accented by ruffles, bows, sashes, and prints – everything from garden glam floral designs to wild style animal prints! Sweet, tiny patterns and bold, graphic prints are the best way to wear flower fashion dresses. Go retro with a ’20s inspired flapper dress, or go all out with an ’80s style mini dress (add a huge bow or zap of neon color to truly capture the era).

If you’re not into the sassy short styles, what about some old Hollywood glamour? Red carpet inspired dresses are perfect for that sexy sophisticate look. Asymmetrical cuts, open back designs, and flowing Grecian gowns in whites, blacks, and metallics are the best way to show off these ultra-glam styles. The best way to determine if a dress is worthy of prom 2009 – try to picture Angelina Jolie, Katy Perry, Scarlett Johansson, or Vanessa Hudgens wearing it. Between those four celebs you get the full range of perfect prom fashions!

These styles were made for bright hues, so don’t be afraid to go for bold summer shades. Lemonade yellows, ocean inspired turquoises, popsicle purples, cherry reds, juicy oranges, and strawberry pinks are all great choices for prom dresses in 2009! Compliment these crayon color gowns with juicy candy cocktail rings in brilliant pinks and purples. Also, designers have been showing off tons of blue dresses in their new prom 2009 collections. Get ahead of the trend with a gown in any rich shade, from cerulean to indigo.

Don’t forget to add some flower jewelry – prom flower rings are hot, hot, hot! You can wear a cocktail ring as your prom flower ring - try our Sex and the City Inspired Samantha’s Flower Cocktail Ring! The two finger design is very fashion forward, plus all your friends will be jealous of your movie bling style. The best part is that the adjustable ring is available in three sizes, to fit petite to plus size. What’s not to love?! We also have subtle cluster flower stud earrings, and the perfect flower bracelets for your vivid look. Try our Denise’s Bold Flower Stretch Bracelet in black or pink, or our top rated Brynn’s Turquoise & Faux Pearl Bracelet.

Safari chic jewelry is the perfect compliment to the fresh and fun dresses and ‘dos we’re going to see at prom 2009. Our Manny’s Safari & Citrine Hued CZ Cocktail Ring has the best of both worlds, with a glam giraffe print and a citrusy citrine center stone! You can go even more extreme with a twisty metal snake necklace, like Nyah’s Snake Coil Necklace, or walk like an Egyptian with Kirsten’s Coiled Snake Earrings. They’re both oh-so Cleopatra couture! Our other flexible metal necklaces can be knotted or twisted to make hundreds of unique styles, so check our Ember’s Metal Snake Necklaces too. If you’re rocking a Grecian goddess style dress, try our Daila’s Flower Cuff Bracelets, available in silver and gold tones.

Show of those ankles and gams by adding an anklet – it will pull your look together from top to bottom. Emitations suggests that you try our glam CZs by the Yard Anklet, or rock the fiesty Verdie’s Handcuff Anklet! If you’re wearing open toed shoes, consider a toe ring for just a touch of bling to sparkle on the dance floor. Lyra’s Pave Star Toe Ring is adjustable and just shimmery enough to be prom appropriate. Prom dresses in 2009 won’t just be showing off legs – backs will be left bare for a sexy, summery look. Make sure you’re accessorized from every angle with an ultra-long layered necklace. Have the layers hanging down in the back for a red hot red carpet look.

Finally, don’t forget the final touch – a prom purse! From metallic snake print clutches to primary color envelope purses, and designer inspired quilted purses to punk rock wristlets, we have the perfect prom purses for you! No matter which prom 2009 trend you decide on for dressing up, you’re sure to be the belle of the ball when you wear prom jewelry from Emitations. Just remember, this year the Disney inspired dresses are out, and the daring dresses are in!

*All images of Fashion Week Spring 2009 Milan, New York, & Paris via InStyle.com*

Oft-engaged celebutante Paris Hilton now has a fourth marriage proposal under her belt! Her current beau, minor league baseball player (and major player on MTV’s The Hills), Doug Reinhardt, was said to have popped the question just this week. Apparently Doug went the traditional route, and got down on one knee during dinner with Paris and her parents. He even Twittered about the event hours earlier, saying “I’m about to do something very exciting and life-changing. I’ll announce what happens later.” How romantic, right? Wrong!

After being presented with a Lorraine Schwartz diamond engagement ring, Paris closed the ring box and said she needed time to think. As they left the restaurant that evening, onlookers reported that Doug looked “devastated”. Poor Doug! We’re sure he assumed she would say yes, since they’ve been very public about how in love they are. Plus, Paris has accepted not one, not two, but three marriage proposals already. What’s one more?!

Model Jason Shaw proposed to Paris in 2002, giving her a gigantic canary diamond engagement ring. A few years later, in 2005, Greek shipping heir Paris Latsis gave Paris a now infamous emerald cut diamond engagement ring worth over $4.7 million. Then, just last year, Benji Madden and Paris Hilton were rumored to be engaged. Paris confirmed suspicions when she appeared on the David Letterman show and discussed her plans to marry Benji. Apparently Paris was burnt out on traditional diamonds, because this time she rocked a pave diamond ring with the initials BM on her left ring finger. Not surprisingly, this engagement didn’t work out either. So can you blame her for being a bit shy the fourth time around? On second thought, that doesn’t sound like Paris at all…

Wish you could wear a huge diamond engagement ring like Paris? Look no further! Emitations.com has a faux version of Paris Hilton’s engagement ring, and a gorgeous canary three stone engagement ring just like the one Jason gave to Paris. Check them out below!

UPDATE per Paris Hilton’s official MySpace blog:

“Another thing I keep getting are emails from you guys, calls from family, flowers from friends congratulating me on my engagement. They said they read some story the other day saying that when Doug and I went to dinner with my parents the other night that he proposed and I declined. This never happend, I dont know where they come up with these stories sometimes. All we did was have a lovely dinner at my mom’s favorite restaurant. We had all been together on My BFF Show set all day shooting scenes for this upcoming season. It was histerical and a lot of fun. But I will tell you this, Doug is an amazing guy and I feel very lucky that we found each other. We’ve been friends the past year now and have became very close. He’s my best friend, we are so much alike, we love to travel and we have the most incredible time together no matter where we are. I’ve never been happier. He truly treats me like his princess and that’s how every girl should always be treated, Never forget that ladies. My parents love him too, so I’m really happy about that. I love his parents as well, they are such a lovely family. His mother is stunning, so beautiful, sweet, funny and smart. We all had such an amazing time in Maui together, so I’m glad Doug’s getting to know my family as well.”

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Do you need large size rings for women? It has been estimated that over 60% of American women are plus size, so you’re in good company. This isn’t just an American trend, though. Women across the globe love shopping our wide range of sterling silver and CZ rings!

Ring sizes don’t necessarily coordinate with clothing size – many plus size women enjoy smaller size rings with no problem. Other women who wear smaller size clothing may need large size rings, because they have thicker knuckles or large hands. In general, US ring sizes 10-12 are considered plus size jewelry.

Many companies exclude plus sizes from their collections, but Emitations welcomes shoppers of all sizes! Whatever your reason, Emitations is here to help you find the perfect fitting ring.

Large size rings for women are one of our specialties – we have a collection of plus size rings that’s sure to please. We have large size cocktail rings, plus size engagement rings and wedding ring sets, large size eternity bands, large size right hand rings, plus size promise rings, and large size adjustable rings. We have size 10 rings, size 11 rings, and size 12 rings – plus small sizes like size 3 rings and size 4 rings! Emitations wants all women to feel beautiful in their bling, so if you need large size rings for women or small, we have the jewelry for you.

Also, don’t forget to shop our collection of plus size necklaces and plus size bracelets! Wondering what plus size rings to rock? Check out our best sellers below…

Angelina Jolie looked flawless – as usual – at the 2009 Academy Awards. She might not have taken home the Oscar, but she definitely qualified as one of the best dressed! Since that night, Emitations.com has had hundreds of customer requests for faux versions of Angelina Jolie’s emerald earrings. We were happy to oblige, and now we’re pleased to present our Angelina’s Oscar Inspired Simulated Emerald Drop Earrings! Right now we have the petite sizes available in sterling silver and gold plated sterling silver. If you want big bling like Angelina’s, don’t worry! We have a larger size coming soon. No matter which pair you rock, you’re sure to turn heads by wearing replicas of Angelina’s Oscar earrings…

We’re clearing out dust – and inventory – to make room for new styles! Enjoy 20% off sitewide by using the coupon code SPRING at checkout. Now is the time to stock up on everything from gorgeous cocktail rings in pastel hues, to everyday favorites like stud earrings and solitaire necklaces. Who needs to dye Easter eggs when you have candy colored bling like this?!

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There are lots of reasons to follow Emitations on Twitter: daily trend tweets on all things bling, celebrity gossip reports, and exclusive coupon codes, to name a few! You can also connect with other shoppers, be the first to see our new arrival jewelry, and tweet us directly with any questions or concerns. Even more fun features include personal shopping assistance, the chance to suggest new products, and Twitter-only contests where you can win bling.

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