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Glitterati: Jennifer Fisher Jewelry

FabSugar — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:22:22 PDT

It's those personal touches that really matter sometimes. If you are looking for a unique jewelry idea for yourself or someone dear to you, and want to add a personalized touch, Jennifer Fisher jewelry is right up your alley. This personalized jewelry ranges from cheeky to delicate - there is something for everyone.

Here's the designer's story: Jennifer Fisher started her career in LA, working on movie sets and as a personal stylist. She got married and moved to NYC and started a life with her husband there. About two and a half years ago, Jennifer had her first child, a son named Shane. She wanted to find a great piece of jewelry to represent her family and found nothing that was “stylish” or “fashionable” enough…and nothing that could be customized as she wanted it.

This line is unique in that you can personalize each tag, which come in various sizes, with diamonds (white, brown and black), names (of family members, children, pets, etc), initials, anything you can think of. This is a great way to celebrate the family, and also makes an amazing gift.

Prices range from $120 to $820, so these can quickly become a hefty purchase. Just customize it for your budget as well!

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11 Things You Need to Throw Away

Emily Co — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:05:07 PST

The first step to taking care of yourself and de-stressing is to make sure that your environment is in order. Seeing your house full of clutter can affect your mood negatively and make your personal space seem like a place you want to escape from, rather than something to look forward to coming home to. Organize a "throwing out" day every month to make sure that you don't have clutter building up. Here are some things you should consider purging from your home:

Old magazines. Get rid of old magazines you have lying around because chances are, you aren't going to read them again. Find places where you can donate your magazines to such as child care centers, doctor's offices, nail salons, nursing homes, and libraries. If there's an article that really speaks to you, scan a digital image of it and keep it in your computer. Or keep a folder of magazine clippings if you like saving magazine articles.
Receipts, bills, and documents. Throw away receipts for items that you aren't planning on returning, and ones that you won't need to use come tax time. If you're wary of throwing away receipts, you can make a digital copy of them with a basic scanner, a pricey specialized receipt scanner ($174), or a smartphone app ($2). See here for a full list of documents you should keep forever or temporarily.
Clothes. Use the two-year-rule for clothes - get rid of apparel that you haven't worn in two years. Sell them to a thrift store (find a thrift store at thethriftshopper.com) or donate them to the needy.
Books. Go through your bookshelf and gather together books you haven't touched in months and ones that you aren't planning on rereading. Be realistic and make sure you're ruthless. If you haven't touched it in a year, you're most likely not going to read it again. Sell the books on Amazon, Craigslist, or eBay. You can even trade them for something else on swap.com. You can always donate them as well!
Medicine and vitamins. Take a look at your medicine closet and clear out drugs that have expired, medicine that has sat on your shelf for too long, or ones that you no longer use. First, check to see what the proper disposal methods are for the medication, and if you can't find any, check to see if your community has a drug take-back program. If there isn't a program near you, then the FDA advises mixing medicine with "used coffee grounds or kitty litter" in a container or sealable bag before throwing it away to make the drugs less appealing.

For more things to throw away, read on.

One-Minute Makeover Tip: Flash Neon Hues

Marisa Tom — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:01:52 PST

Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you can't take matters into your own hands - heat up your look with some seriously bright hues. By breathing new life into well-loved clothing items, you don't have to worry about breaking the bank to fulfill your styling needs. Today's 60-second revamp? Bring back Summer's colors, but give it a Winter whirl: don neon jeans for a seasonal pop.

Channel an unexpected polished vibe with these vibrant tones. Wear a neutral cable-knit sweater over a collared shirt, and for bonus points, add a diamante choker, too. Or pair your colorful jeans with a nautical-inspired blazer. You can play up multiple style personalities in one go.
Have fun with your shoe choice. Whether you throw on some equally wild pumps or opt for a knee-high boot, a bright pant will complement even the boldest accessories.
Since your jeans are a big statement all on their own, don't feel pressured to go overboard in other styling departments. Simple layers and subtle jewelry offer up a soft juxtaposition to their louder counterpart.

Photos courtesy of Wear It Both Ways, Paricoleini, and Rach1023

Tour Jewelry Designer Jennifer Fisher's Edgy but Kid-Friendly NYC Pad

CasaSugar — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:00:52 PST

Jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher's interior design style reflects the casual edge for which her jewelry line is known. A native of Santa Barbara, CA, Jennifer began her fashion career working bicoastal, wardrobe-styling gigs for feature films, television shows, and commercials. With a new husband and a decade of fashion cred under her belt, she decided to move to New York City to raise a family and open the next chapter of her career.

After giving birth to their first child, Shane, Jennifer wanted a personalized piece of jewelry to celebrate their new baby boy, but couldn't find anything on the market that was unique or versatile enough. So, she decided to design her own piece of jewelry and the rest was history. Today, Jennifer Fisher Jewelry is worn by celebrity moms like Sarah Jessica Parker and Gwyneth Paltrow. Her jewelry has also been worn in feature films and television shows like Sex and the City the Movie, Entourage, The Hills, The L Word, and Gossip Girl, among others.

Take a peek inside the North Tribeca apartment Jennifer shares with her husband and two children. Find out why NYC is a great place to raise a family, which home decor shops she can't live without, and her secrets for creating a hip, modern space for a family on the go!

Office-Themed Jewelry Gifts to Add Some Workplace Charm

Anna Monette Roberts — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:21:40 PST

These seven office-themed rings, necklaces, and earrings make thoughtful (and affordable) gifts for any professional gal in your life, whether it be a co-worker, friend, or sister. Keep clicking for adorable recycled (or rather, upcycled) and homemade jewelry pieces made of keyboard keys, computer wires, and common desk finds to fit every profession and personality.

Holiday Special: Dear Santa . . .

Lauren Conrad — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:36:53 PST

We are thrilled to share this story from Lauren Conrad! The TV personality, writer, designer, and style maven has started LaurenConrad.com, a social networking site that features daily posts by Lauren on all of our favorite topics - fashion, beauty, food, party planning - and Lauren will be sharing her latest fashion finds with Fab every month. This week, she's sharing her holiday wish list.

Dear Santa,

While a partridge and a pear tree sound nice, I would love any one of the following items, too . . .

Michael Kors Rose Gold Round Watch

Keep reading . . .

Best of 2011: Vote on Your Favorite Online Shopping Destination

Hannah Weil — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:30:00 PST

This year's growing presence of online retailers only furthered our shopping obsession with a bevy of options to peruse around the clock. Net-A-Porter supplied a luxe assortment of our favorite designer finds - if you loved it on the runway, look for it here. Kate Bosworth and her team at JewelMint gave us a whole new way to shop jewelry with personalized picks matched to fit our very own fashion aesthetic. Zara fed our fashion addiction by putting their irresistibly on-trend selection online, and Shopbop maintained its favored status in our toolbar with its covetable collection of cool-girl designer gear. Meanwhile, ASOS upped the ante with free shipping on its limitless variety of high-low goodies. It's a tough call, but we're turning it over to you - which online retailer had you hooked this year?

Glee-ful Highlights From Episode "Extraordinary Merry Christmas"

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:57:02 PST

I must be in the holiday spirit, because Glee made my heart grow three times this week. Early in the episode, the gang mentions how dreary last year's holidays were, what with Kurt being at another school and Sue destroying their tree and gifts, so they want to have a happier holidays. The show itself seems to take that sentiment to heart, and there's pretty much nothing but music, joy, and laughter in this episode.

If you're a holiday lover, I'm willing to bet this is one of your favorite episodes of all time - it definitely is for me, because watching the glee club perform old Christmas standards and fun original songs made me more than merry. I didn't mind that there's very little story development this week - just fun, and I'm already planning on watching the hilarious and wonderful Christmas special segment again. To break down all the festivities, just keep reading.

How a Pair of Earrings Became My Personal Trainer

Fit Community — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:12:48 PST

Here's a crazy story that FitSugar reader Beaner posted in the RunningSugar community group about a recent run.

The only jewelry I wear when I do cardio is my nose ring and my wedding rings, but last week the warmer weather inspired me to go for a run, so I quickly threw on my running clothes and headed out the door. Just as I finished my warm-up, the strange whistling in my ear made me realize I forgot to take off my absolute favorite pair of earrings. There was no secure place to put them, so I just tucked the dangly parts underneath my hat. Problem solved.

Like I said, it was especially warm that day, so after a few minutes, I ended up having to pull off my hat and stick it in my pocket. I was doing my usual three-mile loop and just as I was coming up the hill toward home, I realized I had lost one earring. Without even thinking, I turned around and started running the loop backwards - I knew it must have dropped when I took my hat off. Sure enough, there it was sparkling on the ground, and I was beaming. I scooped it up and headed back home.

Using the Nike+ GPS app, I was tracking my run and realized this whole earring mishap resulted in a six-mile run, and my pace was 20 seconds faster than normal. Who knew a little earring could be such an awesome personal trainer? I was happy running my moderately-paced three miles, but this incident made me realize I was totally capable of running faster and longer. Since then, I've been pushing myself to run four miles instead. It's not a huge difference, but I definitely feel stronger, faster, and I'm actually enjoying the longer run. I'm definitely not recommending you lose one of you favorite personal possessions in the name of a good workout, but take this as a little whisper of inspiration to kick your running routine up a notch.

Need more workout inspiration or have a running question? Check out the RunningSugar community group, and something you post might be featured here on FitSugar.

The Complete Guide to Body Language

LearnVest — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:16:43 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

Studies show that people size you up within two seconds.

Consciously or unconsciously, they'll take in how you establish eye contact, the strength of your handshake and the way you hold yourself. Even when you're talking to someone you know, your message consists of more than just the words you say: It also includes the visual and vocal cues you send.

Whether you're reviewing your salary with your boss or negotiating with the cable guy, it's important to be aware of your body language, so you accomplish your aims instead of unconsciously turning people off or giving them the impression that you're a pushover.

These body language tips will help you appear more confident and professional. Read the suggestions below to start making a better impression . . . instantly.

Head: People will take you more seriously if you stand tall, which conveys confidence and status. You don't need to be physically long and lean, but take care to stand erect and keep your shoulders back. It will make you seem taller and more sure of yourself.

Eyes: When talking to someone, make eye contact in order to establish your trustworthiness, sincerity and confidence - but only hold their gaze directly for a few seconds at a time, which is as long as is comfortable for most people. The only exception? When you enter a room and want to make an impression. In that case, hold each onlooker's gaze for a beat longer than is comfortable, then look away. This move conveys that you're confident and interested in meeting others. When you're speaking to a group of people, switch your gaze from one person to another every so often.

Read on for more body language tips.