May 27th, 2009
Just a quick note: I’m on a summer schedule now, so I’ll be posting only once a week until September…
Grateful is a state of being, and I’m in it. Our eldest son, Josh, just returned from a sojourn to Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto). It was a two-week excursion taken upon the completion of his […]
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May 18th, 2009
Maureen Dowd is in hot water at The NYT today. It seems that she may (or may not, depending on your POV) have lifted one of her quips directly from the thoughts of another blogger, Talking Points Memo editor, John Marshall. A huge brou-ha-ha has ensued, and the outcome has yet to be determined. I […]
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May 18th, 2009
Actress Tan Zhuo took this lovely Roberto Cavalli Spring 2009 gown and paired it with a far bolder choice than the one the designer chose on the runway. Which do you like better? The gown’s fullness is balanced by the elaborate necklace. It also accentuates Zhuo’s willowy stature, making her appear delicate and strong, […]
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May 18th, 2009
Note: There will be two posts today from Cannes, one on the main page and the other on The Jewelry Stylist…
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The Cannes Film Festival is in session this week and Chopard, a sponsoring partner of the event, casts its best baubles on celebrities from around the world:
Normally I’m not a fan of the elaborate demi-parure (matching […]
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May 13th, 2009
Last week’s Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York was its usual photo-op affair for celebrities and models, with emphasis on those taller-than-thou since they were the focus of the new exhibition, Models as Muse: Embodying Fashion. Veteran designer and model mentor, Azzedine Alaia, was not included in the show and […]
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May 12th, 2009
Hey there, I’m back. Jackson, Mississippi is absolutely brimming with warm and friendly people who LOVE jewelry, good conversation, and great food. The ladies of the Mississippi Symphony League work hard at their philanthropy — their effort can be seen and felt throughout the city. This was my first trip to the state — my […]
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May 3rd, 2009
Note: This is a long post, and my last until next week — I’m off to Jackson, Mississippi where I will be lecturing and book signing (see Upcoming Events below for details). If you are in the area, please stop by and say hello when I’ll be signing my book at Juniker Jewelry.
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Last Wednesday I […]
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