http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Pulling together your prom look is a lot of fun…you’ve probably been poring through magazines and talking with your friends about prom fashions for months. If you’re reading this article, good for you! You’re one of the few who truly understands t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_502086_34.html 01st April 2008 Ah, Valentine’s Day. Most men hate to shop for their beloved on February 14, due to lack of time and because there is just too much meaning placed on Valentine’s Day gifts. Did you know that most women loathe the holiday too? I know this because I’m... http://www.articlealley.com/article_469229_35.html 06th February 2008 Now that the holidays are officially over, and the days are getting longer, it’s time to turn your focus from shopping for other people to shopping for yourself. Late winter is the perfect time to revitalize your wardrobe and get ready for spring. The b... http://www.articlealley.com/article_458405_34.html 23rd January 2008 At last, blue skies and sunshine have replaced gray drizzle and chilly temperatures, and long pants and those hideous foam clown shoes known as Crocs are making way for cute sundresses and sandals. In short, summer is here, and fashionable people everywhe... http://www.articlealley.com/article_178486_47.html 29th June 2007 Do you want to look as elegant as your favorite celebrity on your wedding day? Whether you adore Gwenyth, Beyonce, Halle, Angelina, Sandra Oh, Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson or any other megawatt actress, you can easily emulate her superstar style without much... http://www.articlealley.com/article_166963_41.html 30th May 2007 When it comes to bridal jewelry, it’s fine—and fun—to dial your typical style up a notch or two. After all, when else will you get to be princess for a day? If you haven’t even started thinking about what jewelry you’ll wear on your wedding day... http://www.articlealley.com/article_161417_41.html 21st May 2007 When it comes to bridal jewelry, it’s fine—and fun—to dial your typical style up a notch or two. After all, when else will you get to be princess for a day? If you haven’t even started thinking about what jewelry you’ll wear on your wedding day,... http://www.articlealley.com/article_161414_41.html 21st May 2007 What with the myriad details required, planning a wedding can be overwhelming and more than a little stressful. Music, favors, seating arrangements, food, attendants’ gifts…it’s enough to make a frazzled girl elope. Luckily, bridal jewelry is easy t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_154764_41.html 02nd May 2007 What with the myriad details required, planning a wedding can be overwhelming and more than a little stressful. Music, favors, seating arrangements, food, attendants’ gifts…it’s enough to make a frazzled girl elope. Luckily, bridal jewelry is easy t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_153952_41.html 30th April 2007 What with the myriad details required, planning a wedding can be overwhelming and more than a little stressful. Music, favors, seating arrangements, food, attendants’ gifts…it’s enough to make a frazzled girl elope. Luckily, bridal jewelry is easy... http://www.articlealley.com/article_153944_41.html 30th April 2007 You’ve pored through prom magazines, hit all the hot shops and finally selected the perfect prom dress. Your shoes are gorgeous. Your date is too. You know how you’ll wear your hair and makeup, and you’ve booked your limo and decided which after-par... http://www.articlealley.com/article_138430_34.html 14th March 2007 Although temperatures dipped below freezing in parts of the country today, a peek in stores and on websites nationwide revealed that spring is definitely in the air. It’s also most definitely on the minds of fashionable people everywhere, so start think... http://www.articlealley.com/article_131644_34.html 21st February 2007 Tis the season…wedding season, that is. Brides the world over are gearing up for the most important day in their lives, and, naturally, want to ensure that everything goes according to plan. One of the most overlooked parts of wedding day planning is br... http://www.articlealley.com/article_127135_41.html 07th February 2007 A Fresh Look at Freshwater Pearl Jewelry If, when you picture freshwater pearls, lumpy linen-colored rice shapes come to mind, it’s time to update your thinking. Today’s freshwater pearls have come a long way from their humble beginnings, and the bes... http://www.articlealley.com/article_124652_34.html 30th January 2007 Since recorded history, man has coveted the luminous white gems we call pearls. Revered the world over for their rare beauty, otherworldly sheen and understated elegance, pearls are as popular in modern society as they were with European royals and Egypti... http://www.articlealley.com/article_115502_34.html 02nd January 2007 This fall, clothes are minimally adorned, colors are somber and the look is decidedly sleek. Sounds dull, but for us jewelry lovers, this is great news. Austere clothes are the perfect backdrop for big, bold, lively jewelry. One tip: When accessorizing... http://www.articlealley.com/article_100612_34.html 15th November 2006 Yes, once again I’ve crossed off every last person on my Christmas shopping list before Halloween. Mom, Dad, Grandma, brother Steve, brother Jason, kids, nieces, nephews, even bus drivers, schoolteachers and the mailman. I’ve stockpiled hostess gifts,... http://www.articlealley.com/article_95822_47.html 23rd October 2006 Rich celebrities are accustomed to being gifted with expensive jewelry, and the trend extends to the day they give birth. Case in point: Pierce Brosnan gave wife Keely three gold and diamond bracelets when their son Paris was born. Ben Affleck presented w... http://www.articlealley.com/article_92203_61.html 04th October 2006 "It's so great to boss people around." "It was awesome having cameras follow me…I'm awesome and I deserve it." "This is how it should be every time I enter a room." [teen as she is carried in on a litter] "I had to show people how rich I am." Do the... http://www.articlealley.com/article_92008_40.html 04th October 2006 Every year around this time, I grow tired of my summer clothes and the way my bare thighs to stick to my leather car seat. Thankfully, just as I'm dreaming of cozy sweaters and tall boots, warm fires and chilly nights, designers introduce their fall colle... http://www.articlealley.com/article_81573_34.html 14th August 2006 Just as every woman needs a pair—or twenty—of jeans, a few pairs of black shoes (at the very least: ballet flats, thongs, kitten heels and stilettos), a cocktail dress, a few basic skirts, a chic business suit, a cardigan sweater…I could go on but you get... http://www.articlealley.com/article_72464_34.html 15th July 2006 Thanks to aggressive publicity campaigns sponsored by the diamond industry, anyone buying a diamond can confidently go into the transaction armed with enough information to ask the right questions. In the pre-purchase stage, you'll likely query the seller... http://www.articlealley.com/article_68579_34.html 30th June 2006 Things are not always as they seem. This is especially true for the conch "pearl" and the melo melo "pearl," two types of gemstones that aren't really pearls at all. Confusing? Yes, as these "pearls" resemble true pearls in more ways than one. Both the me... http://www.articlealley.com/article_58889_34.html 01st June 2006 So, you think you know a lot about pearls? Take this short, ten-question quiz and see…and don't peek at the answers till you're done. 1. The pearl is the birthstone of people born in which month? a) December b) June c) July d) None of the above ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_53885_34.html 17th May 2006 "The only real failure in life is one not learned from." Anthony J. D'Angelo, The College Blue Book Ah, graduation. A lot of hard work, time, talent, money and drive have led to this point: a milestone that will be celebrated, photographed and remembe... http://www.articlealley.com/article_52493_34.html 11th May 2006 There are three main types of cultured saltwater pearls: akoya, Tahitian, and South Sea. Pearls can be cultured in fresh water as well. Each type has distinct characteristics, and each is very beautiful in its own way. Like with most things, individual ta... http://www.articlealley.com/article_50094_34.html 03rd May 2006 Are all Tahitian pearls black? What's the difference between a cultured pearl and a natural pearl? Are freshwater pearls inferior to saltwater pearls? Are South Sea pearls really golden? Good questions. With all the different pearl colors and types out... http://www.articlealley.com/article_47742_34.html 27th April 2006