Create unique jewelry for Mom with Gem Kitty!

Gem  Kitty is a website where you can design your own jewelry! You pick from various styles and gem stones, and Gem Kitty does the work!  At Gem Kitty, your satisfaction is guaranteed. They also have pre-designed pieces for those of you who want a some expert advice. Design a necklace for Mom usi

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A Little Blue Box For You (And Mom, Too)

The little blue box. It's magical, a status symbol. Over a hundred years, the most solid reputation in the business. It's classic, refined and you just know when you open the box that its something special - an heirloom of unsurpassed quality. You know in an instant - your are loved. My heart pull

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Summertime fashion must haves

I was browsing online for cute summer must haves, such as wraps, beach cover ups, bags, flip flops etc.  I found a lot of cute stuff, and thought you might enjoy my finds! Check out these adorable and fresh summer must haves!! I love this navy and white striped tote.  The cotton rope accent gives

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Feel Good Fashion

While I was reading a magazine at the gym today, I read about the Beads for Life Organization. Beads for Life is a program that gives Ugandan women a chance to work and earn their own money. The women collect shea nuts and create products from them including soaps and lip balms. The women also gathe

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This just in: Fabulous Bracelets from ShopNBC!

As I was surfing the web just the other day searching for some fresh new accessories for spring and summer, I stopped by to check out the bling at ShopNBC. I was amazed at the selection and the savings! Check out the fun bracelets that are soon going to be part of my warm weather wardrobe. This

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Sweet homemade gifts

There is a gal in Lowell, MA who is one of my social network contacts. Liz Smith  is a talented artist and makes some of cutest, sweetest little items I have seen.  Her wares can be seen and purchased through Etsy. Items range from earrings to pin cushions. She even makes cards and holiday items.

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Worn at BlogHer: Custom Twitter Necklace!

One of the accessories that I really wanted to wear at the BlogHer conference was a twitter necklace, so I contacted my good friend Lori of Moda di Magno for a custom piece. I've featured the Moda di Magno Etsy Shop before - Lori is a lovely, talented craftsperson (and I would say the same about he

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Our BlogHer Sponsor: Stella & Dot Jewelry by Brooke

As you know, A Girl Must Shop is attending the BlogHer '10 Conference in NYC from August 5-8. We've been lucky enough to be partially sponsored by Stella & Dot Stylist Brooke Jenkins who has helped defray some of the conference fees, hotel and travel expenses. And to her we owe much gratitude.

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All Watches Are Not Created Equal

I worked my way through college selling jewelry at Service Merchandise (Don't laugh - "America's Leading Jeweler" was the top selling jewelry store in the US.) and I learned a LOT about jewelry. The 4 C's of diamonds, the difference between 10, 14 & 18k gold and the value of a good watch. Watch

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Once-A-Year Long's Jewelers Sale!

Save 25% – 70% on just about everything* in the store until April 19 at all Long’s Jewelers locations! Visit any Long’s store to find exactly what you’re looking for, including brand name jewelry from the top designers, Swiss watches, engagement rings, 14 & 18 karat gold, gemston

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