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Jewelry for Your Ears
Sunday, May 5th, 2013
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
Ear Cuffs sit on or on and slightly in your ear. Occasionally you’ll found one held in place with a stud, but normally whether your
Ribboned Necklaces
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
In the 18th and into the 19th centuries, women wore simple ribbons tied in a bow behind their necks, often holding a cameo. Perhaps these
Hurry To The Hawthorne Handbag Sale
Friday, April 12th, 2013
by Michall Jeffers on Shopping Around
There’s so much that’s new and different this season at this much loved warehouse sale, the major problem is deciding where to start shopping. The
Contemporary Minimalism
Friday, February 1st, 2013
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
It’s reflected in your well cut, architectural clothes and unfussy hair, in a taste for Art Deco and Bauhaus, Asian and Scandinavian design, abstract art,
The Year of the Snake – Jewelry
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
“Although there are many interpretations regarding the Year of the Snake symbol, all persons born in those years are intelligent and wise. The ancient Chinese
BLING! Decorate YOURSELF This Holiday Season
Monday, December 17th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
Sounds like a cash register, doesn’t it. Marilyn (Monroe) would’ve loved the word. Sparkle, shine, shimmer, glitter, glimmer, glow. A little color, something to catch
Rattle Them Bones
Wednesday, October 31st, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
Skulls. Don’t tell me you haven’t noticed them. Whether enormous graphics on a trendy sweatshirt or something haute by Alexander McQueen who leads the pack
Trendspotting: Dramatic Cuffs
Monday, October 15th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
Cuffs take the place of several bracelets, a brooch, extra rings. Less is more when pithy. An entire ensemble can focus on arm wear or
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