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When I was little I used to help my mom prepare for special dinners (like Passover) by helping to set the table. We would head over to the dining room buffet and behind those doors held all things shiny and translucent and elegant and “fancy” in my young eyes. Out would come the china and [...]

I have to admit I’m sort of losing my mind over this whole line of jewelry. I stumbled upon Oliphant on Eddie Ross’ blog yesterday and I’ve been stalking the site ever since. I LOOOOOVE their use of color. And all the vintage nods in style are just slowly killing me in the best way [...]

As part of the amazing PR team for Neiman Marcus, Alyssa Kilpatrick may not have set out one day to launch a smart and richly-storied jewelry collection, but a chance encounter in a vintage store with some beautiful, but lonely, scarab pendants set her on that creative path. Alyssa remembered the significance of the scarab [...]

I will admit that this was a trend I approached with a raised eyebrow. Visions of street thugs and Rocky Balboa flashed through my head when a multi-knuckle and multi-finger ring was described. But, my lovelies, these rings have more street style than street gang. I love the idea of pairing some badass with an [...]

Image via Daily Mail The whole world lost its mind when the official announcement about Prince William and Kate Middleton’s engagement hit the wires. It’s been 30 years since the planet witnessed the most watched wedding in history – that of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana. In a most sentimental gesture, Prince William [...]

I know what you’re thinking. Burlap = itchy. Think again. This formerly pedestrian fabric has been re-invented to dress the most elegant of homes. I love that it’s a neutral that still gives a hint of texture. In various weights it gives good drape and I LOVE the silkscreening that can be done on it. [...]

Today’s WhoreStory is full of history comes from the lovely Ellie who is smart, witty and exceedingly fashionable – and Tim Gunn agrees! This ring stayed on my mother’s right hand ring finger for at least 20 years. I remember growing up looking at this ring. I played with my mom’s rings (this one and [...]

photos via Zappos I have such a crush on these. Jessica Elliot’s rings are just SPOT ON the enamel trend this spring. And with prices from $31-$42 it’s so easy to throw some sunshine on your hand. Also? The orange one and pink one GLOW IN THE DARK, people. Yes, I am a 9 year [...]

Photos via Hybra Advance Technology It’s called the O.R.B.™ (Orbital Ring Band) Wireless Earpiece Finger Ring from Hybra Advance Technology and this is officially on my radar screen for late 2010. Here’s the deal: It’s a ring. It’s also a waterproof, wireless earpiece that works with your smartphone. When a call comes in you want [...]

I’m a big believer in investment pieces for a wardrobe. Collections in a closet are not about quantity – because quantity can be a bunch of crappy pieces. Collections are about quality – and because of that I’ve always operated under the mantra of “buy the best you can afford, even if it means less [...]