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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
Is it me or is there a recent shortage of show-stopping handbags on the shelves? As I was starting to loose faith, this Jill Stuart Valerie Patent Bag ($277, originally $395) came along. First thing that caught my eye was the gorgeous emerald hue (it also comes in black and espresso); it's so festive and rich. Carry it to your fabulous holiday parties and be ready for all the female guests to Read more
I don't know if these ladies are in the holiday mode or showing their support for the green fashion movement, but there has been a red carpet return to oz. Jewel tones look amazing on pretty much anyone. You may recall that emerald green especially looks fantastic on pale skinned redheads, a la Julianne Moore in YSL at the 2003 Oscars. For whatever reason you choose to wear this regal hue, do so Read more
The latest baubles from Angelina Jolie's Style of Jolie collection with jeweler Robert Procop (yes, the man behind her gorgeous engagement ring) are about to hit the road in two pop-up showcases in Monaco from July 15 to Aug. 15, before they launch at select boutiques in September. Since the collaboration debuted in late 2010, you could only get your hands on the baubles by private appointment. Read more
St. Patrick's Day has come and gone, but certain stars have been keeping the lucky streak alive with green-tinged shadow. Santigold and Nelly Furtado both opted for minty shades, the latter placing the pastel hue in her inner Vs, the former using the cool tone on her lids and creases. Kat Graham, however, went for a bolder, more vibrant take on the look, with a deep mint color on the lower areas Read more
Last week, I traveled to Mill Valley, just north of San Francisco, to tour the home of designer Heddie Chu. Half of design and architecture firm NC2 Studio, which she founded with her partner Russ Naylor, Heddie is also the force behind Emerald Fish. This online decor and jewelry gift shop features beautiful objects, many of which are Fair Trade or one-of-a-kind, which Heddie carefully selects Read more
Charlize Theron was a vision in a black, ultrasheer Christian Dior Couture gown at yesterday's London premiere of Snow White and the Huntsman. And it was her deep, smoky charcoal eye makeup that brought her sexy ensemble to a whole other level. Bright emerald earrings kept it from skewing too goth, and a cat-eye makeup effect made it all the more sultry. Get tips for re-creating Charlize's Read more
In light of the fact that our favorite style setters will be making the trip to Cannes for the annual film festival kicking off this Wednesday, we're feeling especially drawn to the glamorous styles inspired by the festivities and the French Riviera. Each year the festival draws out both jaw-dropping gowns fit for the film premieres and yacht parties as well as the femme fit-and-flare frocks that Read more
The Glee girls were a sight for sore eyes tonight! Acting as a perfect complement to Lea Michele's sexy cobalt gown, Dianna Agron was a vision in emerald green at tonight's Met Gala. She wore a low-cut, Grecian-inspired Carolina Herrera gown that was cinched at the waist with a matching green belt and accessorized with a metallic clutch and bright blue ring. Dianna finished her look with soft, Read more
Jessica Biel's arrival at the Met was decidedly ladylike. Justin Timberlake's better half opted for a pale pink Prada frock, offset with emerald embellishments. The silhouette may be more understated, but a lower neckline and cinched waist played up Biel's flawless figure, while pretty satin add-ons, like her handheld clutch and classic pumps, echoed the hues in her dress. Beneath her long locks, Read more
