Last week, I (with the assistance of Usmagazine.com) revealed Sen. Hillary Clinton's past and present fashion life. This week, I turn to the United Kingdom's edition of Guardian News to help shine the spotlight on another powerful woman, media mogul...
When I grow up I want to be a luxury brand. Just imagine the joys of being recession-proof like LVMH whose U.S. sales of fashion and leather goods increased 18 percent for the first quarter. How is that possible you...
As I watched presidential candidates Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama rehash each other's questionable comments and affiliations for what seemed to be the first 45 minutes of last night's Philadelphia debate, I couldn't help but notice the sparkle...
Bejeweled, a popular video game that rewards its skillful players with points for maneuvering gems around the screen to create a chain, recently received a good media buzz when a financial software programmer used it to propose to his girlfriend....
In August 2007, after viewing runway footage and reading industry forecasts, I delivered a passionate rant against the return of style trends from the 80s, including fashion jewelry. Now it's April 2008, and a recent article in Women's Wear Daily...
Celebrity gossip blogs Hollyscoop and Teamsugar recently dished the dirt on Kate Moss. Allegedly, the supermodel bought herself a $180,000 engagement ring from London jeweler Garrard. Is it taboo for a woman to plunk down a chunk of change on...
I love Louis Vuitton, and not just for its stylish collection of pricey handbags. The luxury brand's stab at shutting down Canal Street in Manhattan is the reason for my recent adoration. Unfortunately, though, Louis Vuitton is not literally closing...
I've recently developed mixed feelings about the return of the necklace. The bare necks I saw on the red carpet and at other celebrity or fashionista-filled events in 2007 appeared quite lonely. However, now that necklaces, specifically "statement necklaces," are...
As a copywriter, I can easily identify the objective of clever advertising. Ironically, I often fall prey to it. Like the time I chose a mobile carrier solely based on the fact that I was a fan of the celebrity...
Ann Hand's jewelry store, situated in the boutique-laden Georgetown section of Washington, D.C., has been the talk of the town and the press with its contest involving politically themed pins embedded with Swarovski crystals. The pins feature the name of...
Are vibrant shades of blue, orange, pink and green compelling you to whip out your credit card and spend, despite daily reports on the country's economic crisis? In a recent article on color therapy, a trend specialist, a market analyst...
With all the attention the climate crisis has garnered over the past year, accessories that support eco-friendly causes will be in demand around Earth Day, April 22. Pono offers Save the Planet bangles (shown left) made of natural horn with...
In New York City, we've got about three more months before it really starts to warm up, and I'm counting the days. I'm eager to pair rich gold jewelry with breezy black summer dresses, a look that up-and-coming actress Camilla...
I'm finally not living in denial. No more pretending it's not winter by wearing summer dresses paired with tights in 30-degree weather, a combination that has given me a mild case of frostbite and a permanent red complexion. Spring has...
This is another segment from The Real Hustle. I found it really interesting since it is based on a true scam that happened in London. In this case, the scam artists relied on the jeweler to be impressed by their...
This is an interesting episode I saw on the show The Real Hustle. I was really surprised that this scam would fool anyone, but I guess people can get a bit taken off guard when someone comes in flashing a...
Right after the JA New York Winter Show on March 10, I popped into the Terrace Club for a peek at the winning designs of the 5th Edition "The Song of the Stars" Tahitian Pearl Trophy—North America division. A fashion...
As the Internet Age presses in on us, every industry is striving to make the most of it, whether it be creating blogs such as this one, posting interactive articles on news sites, advertising on the Web or, perhaps most...
Avril Lavigne is the latest celebrity to partner with retailer Kohl's Corp. According to Reuters' Shop Talk blog, the punkish multi-platinum-album-selling singer will be introducing a line of accessories and jewelry, called Abbey Dawn, in the retailer's stores this July....
As "going green" sweeps the globe, it is no surprise that the eco-friendly vibe is creeping its way into the jewelry industry. "Green" jewelry is popping up all over the place. Designers are starting to use recycled materials and lab-grown...
"Redeem those gift cards now" must be the most popular headline of the day. I've heard it on every TV channel, on every news program and read it on the Web. Sharper Image's bankruptcy filing and subsequent refusal to honor...
Now that President Bush has announced that the United States is not in or headed for a recession but simply in the midst of a slowdown, what upcoming events and holidays can jewelry retailers count on to rev up sales...
The National Jeweler Network posted an article earlier this month about the large tax rebate checks everyone is getting this year. The article mentioned that those 18 through 24 years old will spend more of their checks than any other...
Next up on my ever-evolving jewelry wish list: diamond studs. I've been hankering for a pair ever since reading Chanel And Her World, a book about the iconic fashion designer Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel. And though one would think a girl...
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