Make Sure Your Occasion Jewelry Is Conflict-Free With Diamond Nexus Labs

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Not all diamonds are a girl's best friend. No one wants to look down at their jewelry and know that their stone caused conflict in far away countries and harm to their planet (thoughts we can't escape after seeing "Blood Diamond" and reading eco-friendly websites). So what do we do? Give up diamonds? The answer lies in Diamond Nexus Labs. This company was eco-friendly long before the "green" craze, and all of their diamonds are both environmentally friendly and conflict-free. However, with all the benefits to these stones, you won't be sacrificing quality-- something you'd never dream of giving up when it comes to engagement rings or special occasion jewelry.


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What to Wear: Meeting His Parents!

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You've been with your guy for a while, and things are getting serious. His parents are coming to visit. He wants you to meet them. Try not to panic. You're charming! Guy knows that you'll wow them. Now, to decide what to wear! A few recommendations: wear something flattering, but not revealing. Don't show too much cleavage or too much leg, but hey, work your assets all the same. Choose a classic style like Calvin Klein's Laser Cut Ruffle Shirtdress. Something that will flatter your curves, but also says, hey I'm a good girl and I would make a great mother to your grandkids. If you've got a killer dress already, I recommend one pop of interest and color with your jewelry. Wearing something like Kenneth Jay Lane's Garden Cuff is great because if all else fails, it's a conversation piece. Check out my slideshow for lots of options to meet his parents!

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Graduation Dresses That Are Too Cute To Be Covered By Your Cap And Gown!

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If I had to pick one of the most unfashionable inventions ever, it's the graduation gown. Forcing kids to wear them on their big special day just seems like a cruel and unusual tradition that will never die. Sure, it makes your entire class look uniform like a big army of ants or a school of fish (depending on what horrendous color of the rainbow you're forced to don for the sake of school spirit), but it's just not the cutest way to embark upon the next chapter of your life. The only way to somewhat make up for this tragically dowdy damper of Grad Day joy is to ensure that what you're wearing underneath your gown is cute and festive enough to have you ready for the post-ceremony celebrations in one second flat (because that's how quickly you'll be disposing of that frumpy sheath)! Whether your style is fun and floral for a summery morning commencement and brunch to follow, done-up and dramatic for a momentous evening occasion and post-party, or casual-cool for your small artsy school, I've found plenty of graduation dresses that will help you start your summer right, diploma in hand (and won't make you look even bulkier under that gown)! Check out the slideshow for some of my favorite commencement day frocks!

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Savvy Gifts For Savvy Moms!

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I love my mother and I love her style, but she is surprisingly hard to shop for and with Mother's Day fast approaching, I'm looking to send her something besides the same flowers as the previous year, or a last-minute card. I could always give her cash, which she loves, but of course I want something a little more personalized and memorable. The thing is, my mom is still a stylish and hip woman who, although loves anything I get her, will not really like wearing a "World's #1 Mom" sweatshirt. I'm looking for something chic and fashionable and something that she'll want to use and not just store away after May 10th. This Mother's Day, check out these featured items and see her eyes light up with true surprise and let her be the envy of all the other mothers at brunch! Anything from Swarovski studded earphones for her gym time, crocodile leather checkbook cover to patent leather, stylish diaper bags for the new mom, you're sure to find something different for your mother that she'll be happy to use every day of the year!

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Take The Next Step To Your Prom Style!

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For some, prom isn't about the cute date, the cute dress, or the cute bag... it's the cute shoes! And, why not? It's fitting that you would pay extra special attention to what goes on your feet since you'll be on them all night, dancing it away! And of course, the wrong pair of heels could destroy your outfit -- you don't want to be the stand-out girl in the prom group pic with an embarrassing set of mom's couture-crumbling, hand-me down backups. While a great pair of shoes can match any outfit, an affair as awesome as prom is a case for some new kicks. The old, "your shoes MUST match your bag" rule has been modified since its old-wives' era inception, but like your prom bag, your shoe choice should still be a conscientious compliment to your outfit. Rhinestones, straps, gold and bit of gaud are all fair game on your prom night, so when it comes to style, as long as your steps are in check with your gown, you're ready to hit the town!

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Stylish Ways To Celebrate St. Paddy's Day!

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As the resident Irish expert at Stylehive (disclaimer: former Irish dancer, Notre Dame Alumna and Chicago native - the home of the green river... not to mention my birthday is the day after!), I'd like to help you discover the Irish in your for St. Patrick's Day. March 17th only comes around once a year, but since it's on a Tuesday this year, we are lucky enough to celebrate it on the surrounding weekends, too! You know the saying, everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day, so celebrate banishing the snakes from the Emerald Isle. You'll be singing "Danny Boy" over this adorable Joe's Jeans Katie Bag and seeing a thousand shades of green after seeing this Volcom Letter Mess Burnout Tank. Old Navy always designs a great t-shirt every year for the occasion, at a great price of $5! Check out my slideshow for some stylish St. Patrick's Day flair!

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Party Decorations For New Year's Eve And Beyond!

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Are you going to be the host of this year's biggest New Year's Eve bash for your friends and family? You may have the outfit planned and party favors laid out, but I found some great pieces of decor that will really brighten up the room! Best part is, you can continue to use everything well after celebrating the arrival of 2009! Take a look at the recipe cocktail shaker from Pottery Barn so you'll never have to memorize the recipe for a whiskey sour again! Everyone loves a classic chandelier, but if you don't have the real deal, fake it with a wall decal! So before you pop the bubbly, check out my SLIDESHOW for New Year's Eve party decor ideas!

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Gadget Gifts For The Geek In Your Life!

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Clueless as to what to get your geeky step brother or your tech-savvy boyfriend? This is probably the best year ever to get them some of the coolest gadgets out there! Get in line now for Amazon's Kindle, a revolutionary wireless reading device that lets you download books directly to the reading device. Get him something cooler to attach to his belt than his iPhone, like a flip video recorder the size of a digital camera to record all those holiday memories. Or get him Polaroid's new portable photo printer that plugs directly into your camera and lets your print pics on the spot (proof to show Aunt May that her holiday sweater does make her look like an Ompa Lompa!) These gadgets are so cool, you might even want one for yourself too! Check out my slideshow for my top gifts for the geeky guy!

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Check Out PaulineM's Holiday Wishlist For Stylish Shopping Ideas!

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If you're at a loss of what to buy your friend, family member, or maybe what you should be putting on your holiday wishlist, be sure to check out Stylehiver and guest blogger PaulineM! Having worked in the fashion industry for years, PaulineM will lead you in the right direction to great fashions from 3.1 Phillip Lim and Alexander Wang. But she doesn't stop there! PaulineM also has some cool, unique picks like this I Am Not A Paper Cup from MoMA that is sure to be a hit as a holiday gift. Check out PaulineM's Holiday Wishlist for more holiday gift-giving inspiration!

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Gifts For The Well-Groomed Gentleman

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Believe it or not, men do care about grooming. Ask any guy and they will say they use as much "product" as the next guy. Okay, maybe that isn't entirely true, but many men actually care about what they put on their face, body and hair (i.e. "product"). If they don't, then there isn't a better time to start introducing top quality products. A bar of soap may be suitable for most gentlemen, but why not introduce some nice Anthony products into their life or maybe even some Jack Black shampoo to keep their mane nice and shiny? And of course, all men need to shave, so toss those disposable razors and give them something that real gentlemen should have: an Art of Shaving starter kit €“ because every man needs a swanky badger shaving brush in their medicine cabinet.Then there's always the goods provided by our friends at Kiehl's €“ you can never go wrong with them (especially if it comes in a Derek Lam travel kit). Here are some other goods to keep any man well-groomed. Most of them come in handy dandy gift sets €“ perfect for the holidays!

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