The 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards took place this past Sunday. Amongst the country singers dressed to the nines on the red carpet was Taylor Swift. She wore a floor length while J.Mendel gown that had side cutouts and featured metallic insets down the length of the dress. Her hair was worn long with her signature banks. Dangling from her ears and wrapped around her wrist was stunning jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz. Her left wrist featured a clunky geometric bracelet while she had dangle earrings with diamonds dangling from her ears. These complimented her luxurious look and helped her to outshine many of the other country singers on the red carpet, including Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert. The event was hosted by Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire and they each took their turn with different updates about the music industry as well as a few choice jokes about some of the gossip going around. The CMAs are one of the biggest events for country music all year long.
Taylor Swift was named Entertainer of the Year for the second year in a row at the event. The 22 year old star has been in the spotlight for the past several years with songs that have topped the country and pop music charts. This crossover singer beat out Blake Shelton, Brad Paisely, Jason Ladean and Kenny Chesney this year to get the trophy for top entertainer. She also made sure to thank her fans and also praising those in the industry, saying “I respect you so much and I love you.” The 47th annual awards show wasn’t without embarrassment for Swift, however. Blake Shelton made a joke on stage about Tim Tebow and Taylor Swift dating. While the two have been linked romantically in the press after being seen having dinner, neither have made a comment to confirm or deny the rumors. If anyone goes on the surprised face that was on Swift’s face after the announcement, it may be that the rumors are false. She was either very embarrassed that people knew about it or she thought the comments came out of left field.
Lorrain Schwartz has been a jewelry designer for the Hollywood stars and for a number of other well-to-do public figures over the year. This American jeweler is based out of New York City and has followed her family’s footsteps, being in the industry for three generations. Lorraine took over the business in 1989, which was a very small business. She renamed the company Lorraine Schwartz Diamonds & Fine Jewelry. The only way to buy the jewelry is through Bergdorf Goodman in New York City, by appointment with her at her showroom on 5th Avenue in Manhattan or through private commission. Her rise to fame is attributes to Halley Berry wearing the jewelry by the designer on the red carpet in 2002 at the Screen Actors Guide Awards. Since then, a number of actresses have been spotted wearing the diamond-studded designs including Jennifer Lopez, Barbara Streisand, Elizabeth Taylor and Cate Blanchett.
