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Hey starry eyes. You should know your month's birthstone, but do you know the stones of those around you? Here's your chance to find out. There are mystical birthstones and traditional ones, but I'm quizzing your modern birthstone knowledge. Take part one now and look out for part two! Question 1 of 6What month does an amethyst represent? December February July Read more
This ultra violet stone has long been prized for its rich mystic associations and regal splendor. For you purple lovers out there, today's amazing amethysts are being mixed with all types of precious metals and are more raw, more confident - and most beautiful. I used to think amethysts were for little girls but these pieces are definitely all grown up. Read more
Omnia Amethyste by Bulgari, $68, is Bulgari's newest floral scent that was launched in February. The idea was to create a unique scent and bottle for their younger adult fans. The fragrance is very light, elegant and floral and is very appropriate for the 18-25 year old audience. The bottle is really cool too. It has interlocking sheer amethyst and opaque white circles with clean looking Read more
The Chanel Fall 2012 show was all about crystals: ensembles covered in amethyst, runways strewn with sparkling sand, and a set made of enormous stalagmites that could have been taken from Superman's Fortress of Solitude. In keeping with this theme, Miranda Kerr (seen above) and her fellow clotheshorses stepped out in rock-encrusted eyebrows that coordinated nicely with their ensembles. We've Read more
Looking like a vision in jeweled teal tones, Katie Holmes stepped out at the Vanity Fair party in none other than Elie Saab. The strapless gown featured intricate beading at the bodice, which then flowed into a gorgeous chiffon train. The ornate quality of her dress made it so her accessories could be kept to the minimum flash factor. Thus, she adorned herself with just a single gold strand Read more
Do you ever see celebrities on the red carpet and wonder how they keep their eyeliner so rich looking and impossibly smudge-proof? Sure they have a team of makeup artists and stylists to ensure they're as fresh-faced and pristine as can be, but thanks to CoverGirl's new Queen Collection Vivid Impact Eyeliners ($7), you'll feel just like a movie star — with just a fraction of the efforts (and Read more
Plums, violets, and aubergines are among the most fashionable makeup shades this season, and they're perfect for creating a sexy, dramatic holiday look. Wondering how to make the trend work for you? Makeup artist Desirae Cherman is here to help, with a purple and navy palette that's flattering on everyone. Check it out and make your friends amethyst with envy. Read more
If you're not the one running the kitchen this Thanksgiving, be sure to show gratitude for all of your host's hard work with a sweet token of your appreciation. Whether it's a close friend or a family member, they'll be sure to appreciate a thoughtful gift that helps ring in the holiday spirit. Read more
Cornucopias have been a symbol of harvest and abundance since the days of Ancient Greece. And today, the horn-shaped basket spilling with fruits, grains, and other earthly treasures is just as emblematic of Thanksgiving as a juicy Butterball. However, if this autumnal motif puts a chink your chic-party-decor chain, here are a few tips to update the time-honored "horn of plenty" into a modern Read more
The holidays are coming, which means there will be lots of new products hitting the scene before prime shopping time. And speaking of prime, Asus officially announced its entry into the tablet and ultrabook category — the Eee Pad Transformer Prime — this morning. Priced at $499 for a 32GB model and $599 for a 64GB version, the Eee Pad Transformer Prime has a number of features that will get Read more
