How to Be an Eco-Conscious, Totally Gorgeous Bride


Updated 04/07/11 9:43 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Most Beautiful Dresses, Rings, and Accessories for Eco-Conscious Brides

Yes, there are ways to add green goodness to your wedding without compromising even a little bit of beauty and sophistication. A crop of sites are dedicated to eco-conscious weddings, supplying sources for everything from the invitations to the flowers. We're focused on your stylish self, of course, and we hunted down gorgeously green options, from conflict-free diamond rings to a romantic hemp Read more

Fab Site: Brilliant Earth


Updated 05/16/08 12:10 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 11 comments

Fab Site: Brilliant Earth

If you have an engagement in your future, lead your boyfriend to Brilliant Earth. Based in San Francisco, the company grew out of a real marriage proposal. After founder Beth Gerstein's fiancé couldn't find a source for conflict-free diamonds, the couple took matters into their own hands. They started a business that provides certified conflict-free diamonds as an alternative to the Read more

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

Away We Go: How to Travel (Better) With Friends


Updated 08/24/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Away We Go: How to Travel (Better) With Friends

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! You love your friends, imperfections and all, so the only thing better than a trip to Ibiza might be a trip to Ibiza … with them. After all, group travel affords you freedom to do the activities you want, with zero worries about loneliness: Someone will always be game to ski that double black diamond run or dance the night Read more

Sprouting an Eco Timepiece


Updated 07/27/11 9:25 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Sprout Eco Watches

As much as we love gadgets around here, most of them certainly aren't earth-friendly, which is why we get excited when we come across a gadget designed with the planet in mind. Created of at least 80 percent low-impact, biodegradable, recyclable, or renewable materials, the Sprout watch can be added to our shopping list with a clear conscience. The watches are made from corn resin, a resource Read more