What time is it? Time to invest in a stylish watch!
If you keep up with celebrity style like I do, then you’ve noticed how popular watches are this season. From dainty watches, including the $57,000 Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco watch which graced the wrist of Diane Kruger at the Cannes Film Festival, to the substantial Rolex watches that adorn Brad Pitt, watches reign as the “must have” accessory this season.
And the best part about this style sensation is that anyone, not just stars and socialites, can grab a piece of the action.
The Fossil website is a great place to begin
How to Shop for Budget Jewelry
by Gumer Liston January 26th, 2010 | Jewelry, Online Shopping Hints, Women's Shopping
Yes, the best jewelry naturally is expensive, but it doesn't mean to say that you cannot wear attractive jewelry if you are on a tight budget. It is just a matter of knowing where and when to buy good but cheap jewelry. You can save a lot of money on any type of jewelry if you know how to look for inexpensive but quality jewelry. Here are some general tips that may help you find good budget jewelry:
Regularly check out local department stores' sales racks. There are periods when department stores make markdowns on a lot of items including jewelry. This usually
Regularly check out local department stores' sales racks. There are periods when department stores make markdowns on a lot of items including jewelry. This usually
Shopping with Kids at the Craftsmen’s Fair
by TK August 12th, 2008 | Jewelry, Kids' Shopping
Whenever we go shopping with our kids we try to give them the opportunity to buy something. It is never a big dollar figure thing, but allowing them to make their own decisions serves multiple purposes:
This past weekend, we went with two of our kids to the 75th Annual Craftsmen's Fair in New Hampshire. The fair is a sprawling array of artisans demonstrating their crafts and offering them for sale. There are glassblowers, blacksmiths, painters, and sculptors working
- The kids stay engaged during the day because they know they will get something
- The kids learn how to work with a budget
This past weekend, we went with two of our kids to the 75th Annual Craftsmen's Fair in New Hampshire. The fair is a sprawling array of artisans demonstrating their crafts and offering them for sale. There are glassblowers, blacksmiths, painters, and sculptors working
Buy an Engagement Ring – Part 3 – Shape
by TK May 15th, 2008 | Jewelry
Let's get this out of the way immediately... diamonds can come in shapes besides round! It is true that round (or brilliant cut, as they also are called) diamonds account for 75% of engagement ring stones, there are many choices besides the obvious. You can go with classic look like an emerald cut or a modern look like a trillion. But like all choices with an engagement ring, you should choose the stone shape that matches the woman you are marrying.
The most popular diamond engagement cuts are listed below:
The most popular diamond engagement cuts are listed below:
Brilliant or Round Cut
Oval Cut
Marquise Cut
Trillion
Mother’s Day Spending
by TK May 9th, 2008 | Gift Ideas, Jewelry, Mother's DayMother's Day is fast approaching and if you have not picked out your gift for your mom, you may be interested in how much the average American spends and on what item for Mother's Day gifts. According to BIGresearch the top items are:
- A Special Outing (like dinner or breakfast) - $25.48
- Jewelry - $23.80
- Flowers - $17.65
- Gift Certificate - $13.89
When I see this list one thing really jumps out at me.... where can you get any jewelry item for $23.80?!?
No matter, pick up something nice for your mom, I am sure she deserves it!
