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You took our intro course, now it's time to test your knowledge on the rest of the glittering birthstones. Remember, though there are mystical birthstones and traditional ones, I'm quizzing you on modern birthstones. Go! Question 1 of 6Guess which month the (expensive) sapphire represents. February April September Read more
Reese Witherspoon hit the red carpet at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC tonight. She wore a fitted black Monique Lhuillier gown that hugged her baby bump, and she accented the look with emerald and opal Irene Neuwirth earrings. Reese was dressed down in jeans and a tank when she arrived on the East Coast with husband Jim Toth last night. The couple are just a few of the Read more
Did anyone else have a hard time making it to work on time this morning? That time change on Sunday has thrown me for a loop, as have the darker mornings. To combat the effect of the leap forward, I recommend an earlier bedtime and an effective alarm clock. Since so many of us are simply using our smartphones for an alarm clock these days, I can't recommend adding another one to your home. Read more
If you missed out on the "flaky" nail polish trend the first time around, this is your chance to try it out. Zoya's new Fleck Effect topcoats ($8 each) are full of Mylar "flecks" that create a pretty holographic effect on nails. They're all transparent and pretty versatile, but if we had to choose one we'd take the pink shade, Chloe. The orange, gold, and red tones in the flecks will go well with Read more
Essie's new Luxeffects holiday collection is really exceptional — there's not a single special effect coat that's disappointing or not worth your time. In fact, most of them are so pretty that it's cool to wear them without any other polish. Shine of the Times, which looks like the "fire" inside an opal, looks amazing all by itself, and it's even better with a little bit of silver glitter Set Read more
Gobble up these tasty Thanksgiving-themed treats 3 ways to wear 1 red dress for the holidays! Add a cheesy twist to your Thanksgiving mashed potatoes! How much do you really know about growing your hair? Top 10 holiday decorating ideas from Sweet Paul's new issue How to save when grocery shopping for turkey day 10 ways we could use some tough love Tarina Tarantino's Sparklicity Pure Opal Read more
You don't have to be a professional miner to find gems! According to the Daily Mail, Colorado resident Beth Gilbertson found an 8.66-carat diamond while digging around in Crater of Diamonds State Park, which she is calling the Illusion Diamond. It's the third largest diamond found in that park, and although there isn't an estimate of the gem's worth yet, the UK site says it "is certainly in the Read more
Shocking news hit lovers of Pine Valley today — ABC announced it's canceling All My Children! Erica Kane and her many husbands, lovers, friends, and enemies will say goodbye in September, and they aren't the only casualties. One Life to Live will take its last breath in January. Considering the soaps have been on for a combined total of 83 years, many fans will be sad, including me. When I was Read more
Did you make it up the mountain this year? If you have a newfound love of all things Winter sports, the winding down of snow season is a great time to stock up on essentials. Everything from jackets to boots go on sale, and previous years' models can be a deep discount (which is great news since gear can get expensive). Check out a few Read more
Mardi Gras is one of the few times of the year where excess reigns supreme. Besides Halloween, there's never a more perfect time Read more
