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How to Build a Year-round Wardrobe

Mariam Hoy — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:41:48 +0000

You don’t have to stuff your closets and drawers with separate wardrobes for every season to look great all year round. With a little advance planning, you can build a wardrobe that’s in style spring, summer, fall and even winter. The advantage: You get to wear the pieces you love 12 months a year, you save money, and you invest your fashion budget in versatile, luxurious fabrics.
Head to the store with the three t’s in mind: tanks, T-shirts and tights. “The trick to any great wardrobe is layering,” says Shane Cisneros, a fashion stylist who has dressed stars, including Zoe Saldana and Vanessa Minnillo. And keep in mind that you can layer under as well as over. For examp

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Who Needs Men’s Tungsten Rings?

Jackson Wilsmore — Sat, 12 May 2012 07:17:10 +0000

Who Needs Mens Tungsten Rings?

You may have seen or heard about alternative material tungsten and wondered what the big deal was. Mens tungsten rings, or more accurately, mens tungsten carbide rings, are made of a ceramic material composed of equal parts of the rare metal tungsten and carbon atoms.
If a ceramic-based material sounds delicate to you, dont be fooled: its nearly impossible to get any tougher than this contemporary material, which has also been widely used in ammunition, surgical instrument and nuclear testing applications. So who needs mens tungsten rings?

Men who like strength. Mens tungsten rings are about as strong as it gets. Full article…

Twelve Richmond, VA retail jewelers band together for VCU Massey Cancer Center

Claudia Weigall — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:22:40 +0000

One dozen of Richmond’s finest jewelers banded together to create the 2nd Annual Jewels for a Cure raffle held during VCU Massey Cancer Center’s annual Women & Wellness Forum Series. The event featuring author and cancer survivor, Geralyn Lucas, was well attended at both breakfast and lunch seatings.

The 2012 Jewels for a Cure raffle raised $13,000 in donations to VCU Massey Cancer Center. Guests, who purchased raffle tickets for $25 each, vied to win one of the twelve pieces of fine jewelry donated by Richmond independent retail jewelers.

“We’re thrilled with the results and would like to thank all of the jewelers for their generosity and willingness to work together. It’s ve

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Pinterest Ring!

Jackson Wilsmore — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:12:42 +0000

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We know the rules – when you like some thing enough, you put a ring on it. And thats exactly what we did with our social obsession, Pinterest. While Gemventing one fine Friday (GEM-VENT-ING: verb The act of inventing sweet new things for Gemvara.com) we came to the conclusion that Pinterest is our all-time favorite social platform and that we should make a seriously blingin ring full of rubies and diamonds in the form of the Pinterest P in honor of it.

What do you think? Should we make it available on our site?

Snooki: Diamond Celebrity of the Week

Claudia Weigall — Sat, 05 May 2012 14:11:05 +0000

Reality TV star Snooki (Credit: Hotshotsworldwide | Dreamstime.com)

Nothing has signaled a permanent shift in American pop culture more than reality TV star Nicole Polizzis eclipse of rock musician Bruce Springsteen as the state of New Jerseys most popular export. Better known by her nickname “Snooki”, the star of Jersey Shore has skyrocketed to fame, earning $150,000 per episode of the show and becoming a household name – at least in households with at least one person in their early-to-mid-tweens.

Men’s Turquoise Rings –The Jewels of the Southwest

Jackson Wilsmore — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:16:50 +0000

Mens Turquoise Rings The Jewels of the Southwest

If youve ever visited Colorado, New Mexico or Arizona, then you have probably seen your fair share of turquoise jewelry. In this part of the country mens turquoise rings are elevated to an art form, and Native American craftsmen combine silver and turquoise to make beautiful rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings. One question that visitors often have about turquoise is whether it has a special meaning in Native American society. Truth is, the importance and reverence associated with turquoise in Native American cultures cannot be overemphasized. In fact, turquoise factors into the myths and lore of hundreds of cultures and has even been found in burials from more than 7,000 years ago. Full article…

Kate Moss for Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick

Mariam Hoy — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:23:14 +0000

In anticipation of the summer season, Dior has pleased us with a new product, a line of Addict Extreme lipsticks (these products are distinguished by a denser texture and 12 new shades). Kate Moss is still the icon of the brand. The network has a backstage video of the new advertising campaign. The model is posing in the costumes, which totally reflect her style: a trouser suit with embroidery (worn to the skin, of course) and a dress, where an aggressive corset is combined with an emphasized feminine pleated skirt.

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Vintage Inspired Textile Jewelry

Claudia Weigall — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:22:18 +0000

I get my inspiration mainly out of nature. I love earthy tones and the world around can provide you with countless patterns. I also get a lot of inspiration when gathering my materials all together, touching them and making possible combinations.

Random Facts About You?

Check my e-mails: First thing in the morning! I love Agatha Christie. When I am crafting I forget to go to bed! I have recently changed country, job, life! – A big decision and I am still in the beginning!

What got you started crafting?

As long as I can remember myself I’ve been making things with my hands.

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The Best Jeans for Your Body

Mariam Hoy — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 12:18:16 +0000

Trying to find the best jeans to fit your body type used to mean an exasperating tour of dressing rooms at the shopping mall. Thankfully, denim manufacturers are finally getting hip to our hips … and other body parts. Today, they’re designing jeans to flatter curvy figures, long torsos, petite proportions and everything in between. Major fashion brands such as Gap, Banana Republic and Victoria’s Secret offer petite and tall sizes. Online fit guides, such as Levi’s Curve ID, direct shoppers to the cuts most suited to distinct shapes.

The new attention to fit means that shoppers can select jeans not only by style, but also by inseam, rise and leg opening. There’s

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Friday Faves: Hunger Games

Jackson Wilsmore — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:45:58 +0000

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We may not be heading into the arena anytime soon, but that doesnt mean we cant take style cues from the gorgeous Katniss Everdeen of The Hunger Games. Whether you enjoyed the film or not, we all must agree that Jennifer Lawrence stole the show. Her poise, strength and amazing hair had us pining to be just like her.

To get the Hunger Games look try wearing a tribute token of your own. Katniss had one with a mockingjay and an arrow, but your token (aka your lucky charm) can be whatever you want it to be. T

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The Year of the Jewelry Auction

Jackson Wilsmore — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:53:10 +0000

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It began in December 2011 with the Elizabeth Taylor auction at Christies. Shortly following will be The Hughette Clark sale, taking place at Christies New York on April 17^th. Ms. Clark lived reclusively and long, to the ripe old age of 104. Her jewelry was said to be tucked away in a bank vault for more than sixty years. Under the hammer goes the collection of billionaire Lily Safra at Christies Geneva on May 14^th. Later this year, September, the remarkable collection of New York society matron Brooke Astor, who passed on at 105 years young, will be sold at Sothebys. For jewelry lovers of a

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Aurora Dress Comes with 10K LED Lights

Mariam Hoy — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:29:18 +0000

When it comes to being fashionable and wearing eccentric dresses for perhaps concerts or special occasions, it seems quite peculiar to have lighting mixed up with it. Besides, there is always the lurking issue of probably getting yourself electrocuted or worse, setting yourself ablaze if you are not careful.

However, it seems that as far as an opera singer is concerned, LED lighting embedded onto a dress may seems to be a requirement and such was the one undergone by CuteCircuit with this gown that comes with about 10,000 LED lighting on it.

As you would guess, seeing something rare will always get the attention of the audience.

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Beep-boop, Ka-ching! Laptops Now Seeing Diamonds

Claudia Weigall — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:15:55 +0000

£6.9 million diamond laptop case (Credit: CoverBee)

Until recently, it was only the high-tech interior components of computer laptops that were made of rare minerals, excavated from the earth at considerable cost. Now, the outer appearance of your MacBook Pro or Windows Notebook can reflect its precious insides, as well – with a glistening swath of literally thousands of VS clarity F-color diamonds. Dutch laptop sleeve company CoverBee has set a worlds record for the most expensive laptop cover with its diamond and fur covered £6.9 million carrying case. The

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Men’s Silver Rings: A Versatile Choice

Jackson Wilsmore — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:54:51 +0000

Mens Silver Rings: A Versatile Choice

Mens silver rings have long been considered to be a popular and affordable jewelry choice. Discovered around 4000 BC in Turkey, silver mining may have started as early as 3000 BC. Ancient Egyptians used a semi-circle to symbolize silver, while a full circle symbolized gold. Though highly valued, silver was in many ways considered to be the opposite of gold, and was associated with the characteristics of creativity, flexibility and emotional intelligence.

Sterling Silver Wedding Band Silver was considered to be a sacred metal in general by ancient cultures and was used by the wealthy and upper class as a form of payment. Full article…