I wish I could crochet, I have tried to no avail, I just end up with a furrowed brow surrounded by crochet chipolatas

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I wish I could crochet, I have tried to no avail, I just end up with a furrowed brow surrounded by crochet chipolatas

My favourite book is Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon, I still miss those characters now, sigh….

I used to believe that my grandma had safety pins inside her legs as my dad told me that she got ladders in her tights because she swallowed a giant safety pin.

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The application of temporary tattoos, which resemble decals, is surely not new. We recall that two years ago Chanel offered temporary tattoos for the body (mainly for hands and neck), and Dior released a tattoo eyeliner last year. Lip tattoos became a hit in 2011: they can be used to make lips with polka dots, stripes, and even with the image of the British or the American flag.

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Happy Valentine’s Day! More often than not, today is the day we associate with romance. Chocolates, flowers, jewelry — you know the deal. However, along with the happy moments of love, theres also a lot of pressure attached to this one day and frankly, we’d like to take your mind off of it for a second.

Instead of stressing out about what to get or how to ask someone to be your valentine, why not think back to some funny Valentine’s Day moments?

In the comments below, share your funniest Valentine’s Day memory with us. After all

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This year, the frosty shades and tinsel-like shine of winters past are gone. Elegant matte texture has taken their place, and lips and cheeks are swept with bright pops of candy color. Yes, it’s a bold statement that can look Cirque du Soleil rather than chic if you get it wrong. Here’s how to get it right!

1. Add richer mo

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How can you turn your diamond jewelry into gold in your pocket? (Baloncici/Dreamstime.com)

With all the new “Cash for Gold” signs and commercials buzzing around the country, millions are flocking to turn their old jewelry into cash. Gold & silver exchanges, coin shops, jewelry stores, and pawn shops are bustling with customers. Even check-cashing centers, payday loan businesses, and barber shops are getting in on the action. The president of National Jewelry Buyers shares his insight on this booming trade.

“In the past, our industry catered mostly to those needing some extra cash.

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New Year celebrations is not always about the fireworks or the food you can enjoy. It is also about welcoming the new year in style. This includes your getup or wardrobe, something you can easily decide on days before the prior year counts down.

And just in case you want to be creative and eco-friendly about it, here is an idea. Why not a Top Hat made from recycled waste paper, something that can fit all head sizes.

The idea comes from architectural firm ClarkeHopkinsClarke, creating pleated masterpieces from repurposed and office waste paper.

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I can’t say I’m a big fan of the dress, but I do appreciate Michelle going from black white Chanel to a more contemporary and interesting, although simple and classic design approach. I do love her headband! It was the extra touch her look needed in order to be completely fashionable to my eyes!

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Its hard to believe that Valentines Day is just around the corner, but if you visit a jewelry store or card store, you will know its getting closer. During this season of romance, roses and diamonds, men are already starting to think about engagement rings, promise rings, diamond earrings and the like; but there are just as many searching for that perfect mens wedding ring.

Titanium Wedding Band If men had it their way, they would pick up a mens wedding ring less than a week before the big day, but women instinctively know better. Full article…

I am a perfectionist, I cant do anything without being completely satisfied with it. If I cant do it as I want, after many tries I just stop doing it. That happens in everything in my life, including jewelry.

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First Fact: I love cats. If I wasn’t married I would fill my house with cats.

Second fact: I love babies… I would like to have a thousand children… I only have one, but I never feel like a perfect mom… who does, anyway?

Third fact: I am a perfectionist, I can’t do anything without being completely satisfied with it.

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However, lucky for you, our resident gem expert, Roy Albers, agreed to get under the bright lights and film a few short videos to guide you through the process of purchasing a gemstone.

Roy is the VP of Jewelry Fulfillment at Gemvara and the buyer for all our gemstones. He is extremely well-versed in the business and you will see that as he discusses the guidelines for buying three gems, a ruby, an emerald, and a sapphire, in the videos below.

At some point in each video Roy displays a multitude of stones – some good, some bad. Unf

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Partners at parent company Bernard’s Wholesale, Sam & Chris have been designing and manufacturing to the trade for decades in their individual companies.  They decided to combine their skills and offer a complete bridal line, Facets USA, and a color line, Norgem Designs, under one roof, and made in America.

Bernard’s American made bridal line offers “affordable luxury with unbeatable service.” “Sam and I are longtime friends.  After our first few discussions together, we knew we had something special developing,” said Kebadjian, company president.  “We had the same goals; make it affordable, make it in America, and service the customer to the end.”

They partnered with longtime Southern favorite, Jim Buie, to represent the line in the Southeast.  “Jim represents the friendly, service-oriented culture that is Bernard’s.  Bringing Jim on was a perfect match,” said Glattstein, vice president.

Bernard’s will be showing for the first time in SJTA’s Atlanta Jewelry Show this February.  You can visit their website or call 800-237-6273 for catalogs and information.

1. For a fresh spin on spinning, check out RealRyder cycling classes. They feature “unstationary” stationary bikes with frames that tilt 18 degrees, so along with pedaling, you can also lean and steer. That means your whole body — legs, upper body, glutes and core — are working. What’s more, as you shift your body from side to side, you come a lot closer to the experience of riding a bike on a curvy road on a windy day. The res

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Depict­ing two heads, one look­ing for­ward and the other back­ward, the motif on this ancient Roman coin rep­re­sents the god of gates, doors and begin­nings; he is known as Janus. The first day of the new year is ded­i­cated to him. A Janus coin was given on the first day of the year: a gift of hope for pros­per­ity. This is my wish for all of you, so here is a coin to start 2012 bright. There is so much to look for­ward to in the com­ing days, not to men­tion the approach­ing weeks with the Golden Globes and the Acad­emy Awards. I hope to have lots of break­ing news, maybe even a bit of my own.

Look­ing

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The eco-wardrobe is called the MESH Wearable Garden, something designed by the students over at the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design. Visionary and provocative, the MESH works on the question of how to create clothing that regenerates during the Body as Platform course.

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