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$225 Prize Pack from @NaosapHarvest & @TotalShe #EhCanada #giveaway

Posted May 20th, 2012 by Jody @ Mommy Moment

It’s time for the Canadians Welcome, Eh Giveaway hop hosted by Simply Stacie and Sassy Mama in LA. Since I’m a Manitoba girl, I decided to feature a great giveaway Prize Pack from 2 of my favorite Manitoba companies! Naosap Harvest harvests…

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Fashion

Anna Dello Russo x H&M Collaboration Sneak Peek!

Posted May 3rd, 2012 by Style Blog

Have you heard yet? Anna Dello Russo is collaborating with my fave fast-fashion retailer H&M! Don’t you just love waking up to good news? Judging from the sneak peek photos – the accessory collection will be full of GOLD, GOLD, and more GOLD! And …

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Treat Mom to Jewelry From Eves Addiction.Com #giveaway

Posted May 3rd, 2012 by Angela

Now that our family is complete and we are done having kids, I have been looking for a piece of jewelry to showcase us as a family of four. When I had the opportunity to pick a jewelry piece from EvesAddiction.com I was SO excited!  I spent the day po…

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Metro Cuffs

Posted March 29th, 2012 by The Nag

Metro Cuff series helps locals and tourists alike feel comfortable navigating the subway system with an inconspicuous gesture, just like checking a watch. The subway lines, numbers, and streets are embossed into the surface of the metal.London TubePari…

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Giveaway: Marni at H&M Flower Necklace

Posted March 8th, 2012 by Style Blog

Marni at H&M collection launched this morning to extra-long line-ups, and people sleeping on the streets overnight to get in on the Marni action. Well, if you weren’t very lucky today, and weren’t able to get your hands on a little-something-Marni…

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Wishlist: Marni x H&M

Posted March 6th, 2012 by Style Blog

The Marni at H&M collection will be hitting the stores this coming Thursday, March 8th, and I seriously cannot wait! My wishlist right now is fairly simple – a few pieces of jewelry, printed tee, and the cutest swimsuit ever…but I know that once…

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Wishlist: Ben-Amun

Posted February 24th, 2012 by Style Blog

I am officially obsessed with Ben-Amun Jewelry! Obsessed. Was staring at the coin necklace for a few days, when I finally decided that I “needed” it in my life. Yup…needed that Ben-Amun gold chain coin necklace. It’s a necessity, you see? Not surpris…

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Broken China Jewelry

Posted February 20th, 2012 by The Nag

Pennsylvania artist Laura Beth Love, owner of Dishfunctional Designs, takes broken china and transforms it into beautiful, wearable works of art.Via Recyclart

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Gemstones 101: Buying a ring for your partner

Posted February 6th, 2012 by Mark Anderson

Buying an engagement ring is a rite of passage, but most of us know nothing about gemstones or precious metals. Here’s a crash course.

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Things I Like to Covet: Foxy Originals Globe Necklace

Posted February 1st, 2012 by Lena!


I can’t strictly explain why I’m so taken with this piece. I’m not exactly the “let’s jaunt around the world” type; can’t remember the last time I remembered to pack a camera while on vacation; and have issues leaving the house, let alone the country. But it’s SO. BLOODY. ADORABLE! From Foxy Originals, introducing Globe [...]

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New in Style: BeachMint Launches in Canada

Posted January 9th, 2012 by Lena!


Paging Canadian Fashionistas! Here’s a little something different for you. If you haven’t heard of BeachMint – parent company of JewelMint.com, StyleMint.com and ShoeMint.com – listen up, cause this may be the answer to your search for frugal and fashionable finds. And in breaking news – they now ship to Canada! How it works: 1. [...]

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Wishlist: YSL Ycons Collection

Posted December 22nd, 2011 by Style Blog

How freaking awesome is the new YSL Ycons collection? From the enamel cuff and rings, to the oh-so-lovely charm necklace…I literally want every single piece! YSL Ycons are a perfect blend of whimsy, style…and everything I love: hearts, stars, “lov…

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The Elizabeth Taylor Collection

Posted December 15th, 2011 by The Nag

Elizabeth Taylor’s legendary jewelry collection went on the auction block at Christie’s on December 13 and fetched 21,303,575 U.S. BVLGARI emerald and diamond necklace fetched $6,130,500USNight of the Iguana brooch by Tiffany went for $1,202…

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Swarovski Spring 2012 “Swing, Sing, and Shine” Preview

Posted December 6th, 2011 by Style Blog

As I stepped into the Gardiner Museum’s Terrace Room last month, I was overwhelmed by the abundance of colors, sparkle and shine of Swarovski Spring 2012 collection. Set to the tunes of the swinging sixties, the “Swing, Sing, and Shine&#8…

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LG Fashion Week: Caroline Neron Spring 2012

Posted November 10th, 2011 by Style Blog

Even though I got to check out Caroline Neron’s Spring 2012 LGFW pre-show walkthrough, nothing could prepare me for the joy that was about to follow. The joy of a campy, yet gorgeous spectacle of floating chiffon, cascading body jewels, and ethereal he…

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Artist Maria Moyer Creates Plankton-Inspired Porcelain Jewelry for Loomstate (Photos)

Posted October 15th, 2011 by TreeHugger

Discs, unglazed porcelain and indigo wash; 5 in diameter. Photo: Maria Moyer

Artist Maria Moyer is a sculptor, first and foremost. In her most recent body of work she creates ocean-inspired porcelain sculptures for Loomstate. Called “Blue”, the coll…

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You Don’t Give A Damn About The Loot

Posted September 19th, 2011 by patti

And neither do I.  Just living in the vein of the Libra scale.  It’s my party rock athem baby. Oooh that Libra girl was hot.  You would have loved her.

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Heart-Warming Story From Japan: Tsunami Survivors Making New Livelihoods from Destroyed Fishing Nets

Posted September 17th, 2011 by TreeHugger

Image: Screenshot from Sanriku Shigoto Project promotional video.

Six months after the devastating Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan, we’ve gotten word of a heart-warming project that has been turning the damaged tools of one trade into liveliho…

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Why "Conflict-Free" Diamonds Are Unreliable: Kimberley Process is "Pandora’s Box" of Ethical Issues

Posted September 14th, 2011 by TreeHugger

Image: ljv via flickr

It’s not exactly breaking news, but this topic is worth a recap. The Kimberley Process was established to prevent diamond sales from funding conflict—”blood diamonds”—but in reality, not a whole lot has changed. Chan…

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5 Designers Making Stunning Jewelry from Recycled Metals

Posted September 14th, 2011 by TreeHugger

Photo: Elke Bock/Ute Decker

The right accessories can make every piece in your closet do double-duty, taking those jeans from Saturday at the farmers market to Saturday night at your favorite restaurant, turning a simple dress from wedding chic to da…

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