Winter Colour Trends with Preciosa Crystals
Nail Art & BeautyLayla Berjawi

Winter Colour Trends with Preciosa Crystals

A huge trend we're seeing this winter is the use of opal effect rhinestones within nail art - a great way of introducing some frosty, icy tones ...
How to use crystal shapes in nail art
Nail Art & BeautyLayla Berjawi

How to use crystal shapes in nail art

Using crystal shapes within nail art has become a massive trend recently and there a multitude of ways you can incorporate them into your design. ...
A sparkly New Year & exciting times ahead
News & InformationMatt Oates

A sparkly New Year & exciting times ahead

Happy New Year! 2023 is here, and we can’t wait to see what the year brings. We’re working on some top secret sparkly projects which we can’t wa...
Viva Magenta, Pantone Colour of the Year 2023
News & InformationMatt Oates

Viva Magenta, Pantone Colour of the Year 2023

'Viva Magenta' was recently announced as the new Pantone Colour of the Year 2023, and what a stunning colour it is! This rich pink/purple hue offe...
The Best Gift Ever for a Dolly Parton Fan
Craft & DIYMatt Oates

The Best Gift Ever for a Dolly Parton Fan

When my sister's 50th birthday was fast approaching, I had no idea what to gift her. My sister Tammy is the biggest Dolly Parton fan I have ever k...
The History of Christmas Jumpers!
News & InformationMatt Oates

The History of Christmas Jumpers!

The festive season is approaching and you know what that means… Time to dig out your Christmas jumper. At Crystal Parade, we have decided to bling...
Tooth gems back on trend
Nail Art & BeautyMatt Oates

Tooth gems back on trend

Trends in fashion are always evolving and it is possible to keep your finger on the pulse when it comes to the forever changing world of fashion b...
How Scarlett Senter uses crystals to create seasonal magic
Nail Art & BeautyMatt Oates

How Scarlett Senter uses crystals to create seasonal magic

The use of rhinestones, caviar beads and pearls within nail art has been an ongoing trend in recent years, with new and innovative techniques and e...
Add some glittering festive sparkle to your jumper with Preciosa Bicone Beads
Clothing EmbellishmentMatt Oates

Add some glittering festive sparkle to your jumper with Preciosa Bicone Beads

Every year I like to wear Christmas jumpers in the run up to the big day and particularly on the official Christmas Jumper Day in support of Save T...
Zodiac Rhinestones bring the glitz & glam to your Christmas Jumper
Clothing EmbellishmentMatt Oates

Zodiac Rhinestones bring the glitz & glam to your Christmas Jumper

We all think of certain colours when we think of Christmas, traditionally they are Red, White and Green, but also silver, blue, purple & gold....
5 ways to bring Christmas sparkle to your fingertips
Nail Art & BeautyMatt Oates

5 ways to bring Christmas sparkle to your fingertips

We love it when one of our very talented customers comes up with a stunning new creation, and this Christmas we’ve seen lots of wonderful designs ...
Create your own Christmas décor with Zodiac Rhinestones
Craft & DIYMatt Oates

Create your own Christmas décor with Zodiac Rhinestones

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree… If you’re looking for a simple but fun Christmas craft project to try, either for yourself or to do with chi...