7 Basic Things to Keep in Mind When Buying Engagement Bling


Updated 04/23/12 2:29 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Buying an Engagement Ring Guide

The engagement ring may be one of the biggest expenses of your wedding, and as with buying any big-ticket item, you need to do your homework. We tapped Jerry Ehrenwald, the president of the International Gemological Institute, for some quick guidelines on what couples need to do when they're buying an engagement ring. Learn about the four Cs. "Before purchasing a diamond, learn all about the Read more

Why Does Rent Keep on Rising?


Updated 04/17/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why Rent Keeps on Rising

If you're frustrated by the increase in rent, you're not alone. Business Insider sheds some light on this phenomenon. With mortgage rates at record lows and a rental market flooded with previous homeowners, most experts agree that now's the time to transition from renter to buyer. That's easier said than done. Today's reality is that consumers left battered and bruised by the recession aren't Read more

Why You Shouldn't Buy a Fragrance at First Sniff


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Why You Should Wait to Buy Your Perfume

The scenario goes a little something like this: you walk into Sephora searching for a new fragrance and walk out with a scent you adored in the store, only to realize two days later that you actually can't stand the smell. It's a classic case of first-sniff buyer's remorse, and it's exactly why you should never purchase a fragrance based on an initial spritz. To find out why you should wait on Read more

Winter Sales: 15 Standout Shoes to Snag Right Now


Updated 02/21/12 11:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Designer Shoes on Sale 2012

We all have that pair of shoes we've been eyeing all season, and now that Winter sales are in full effect, we can finally reap the benefits of our patience. To assuage any preemptive buyer's remorse, remember these luxe soles are serious investment pieces — at a fraction of their original price tag — and when worn correctly, can all but steal the show. From slick Alexander Wang wedges to an Read more

Link Time: Eco Chic Home Tips, Forced Blooms, and Furniture Buyer's Remorse


Updated 01/06/12 12:10 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Eco Chic Home Decorating Tips

Tips and a video help you to create an eco chic home. — Stylelist Home Pro tips for home housecleaning. — Elle Decor Treat yourself to Spring flowers in the Winter. — Houzz Pebble drawing? Perfect coffee table accent. — Craft Find your favorite shade of gray. — House Beautiful Eliminate cord clutter! — Real Simple Do you have buyer's remorse over a bad furniture purchase? — Read more

Tori Spelling on Shopping Estate Sales


Updated 09/13/11 7:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Estate Sale Shopping Tips

We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling! Every other week we're bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle advice from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, which is Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week Tori teaches us how to shop an estate sale. Estate sales are a great place to find everything at a range Read more