Archive for the ‘ Shopping ’ Category
Author: Martine Callaghan After a certain age it is a good idea to re-appraise one’s appearance. As we mature, our style must inevitably evolve to take into account our changing appearance. I am certainly not suggesting we should suddenly start wearing tweed and abandon all notions of elegance and sexiness. Far from it! Simply, that [ READ MORE ]
Author: Dee Dee McGuire I visited the Long Beach Flea Market and Antiques Fair in Long Beach, California today and was immediately struck by a young man wearing a rosary bead necklace around his neck. (I just saw Justin Combs, P Diddy’s son, wearing one on a TV show just an hour before that). After [ READ MORE ]
Author: Krissy Klien ‘Born to be wild’ became a catch phrase synonymous with the enigmatic, bad boy image of the biker. Bold, decadent and daring are some words used to describe biker jewelry and dress sense. Within each of us there is a part that yearns to break the mould of convention and to immerse [ READ MORE ]
Author: David Weavers Compared to the total value of armament sales that happens in a year it is the fashion industry that generates more money globally; and not without reason. It is consumerism at its best – promoting certain looks on the ramps, and producing the products that go with those looks, call it fashion [ READ MORE ]
Author: Gwen Clarke As soft as the fur of a kitten and as warm as a sun-kissed beach, there’s nothing like the luxurious, almost sensual, feel of a finely-made Cashmere jumper. For many, if they could keep only one item in their existing wardrobe, this superbly elegant garment would be the one they hold on [ READ MORE ]
Author: Cora Lee They are in all the magazines, like US Weekly, People StyleWatch, and Belly Magazine, as well as adorning the necks and wrists of new Moms and Great Grandmoms. They are the hottest jewelry trend today and they are so simple and endearing – personalized baby name jewelry. Online retailers and boutiques, vintage [ READ MORE ]
Author: Kash O’Hara Neckwear is associated with business, special occasions and sophistication. Skimping on a quality tie or wearing an out-of-style tie can send the wrong message at an important time, so too can the color of the tie. What message am I projecting by wearing this colored tie? Here are some basic colors worn, [ READ MORE ]
Author: Andrew Stratton What makes Bulova watches a priced possession, enough to be warranted as an heirloom? That apart from being classy and contemporary, it also stands for quality and tradition. We tell you how. A Bit Of History In 1875, Joseph Bulova was just 23-years-old when he opened a little jewelry store in New [ READ MORE ]
Author: Mary Teresa Fowler A First Communion dress is rich in religious symbolism and steeped in tradition. This special gown shouldn’t just hang in a closet after the ceremony. The communion dress is part of a very special moment in a young girl’s life. The, bed skirts , gown should continue to have a meaningful [ READ MORE ]
Author: Amit Desai ‘’All, best friend gift ideas , I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt†Lucy Van Pelt (in Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz) When our mind is hovering over the idea of a perfect gift to send to our loved ones on any special occasion, the [ READ MORE ]