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Salvatore Ferragamo: Shoemaker to the Stars
Learn all about the famous shoe designer and where he and his passion for fashion came from, and view some of his most famous and innovative designs.
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Alternative Wedding Ceremony Vows and Readings
Most wedding ceremonies are very traditional and feature the same Biblical readings and standard vows. While the old customs can be beautiful, for some couples, they simply are not original enough. Your wedding is one of the very few occasions in...
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Gracious Thank You Notes for Wedding Gifts
This article will go over how to send a beautiful handwritten thank you note for wedding gifts.
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The Bridal Party: Roles, Responsibilities, and Choosing the Right People
Ensure that your special day goes smoothly by choosing the best people to support you.
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Emily Post: Society, Scandal, and Etiquette
"Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use." Those who assume that the first lady of etiquette was a proper person from a privileged background would...
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How to Create Professional Looking DIY Wedding Centerpieces
This article will look at how you can make some nice wedding centerpieces on a budget.
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A Guide to Engagement Ring Shopping for Men
The four little words that will change everything, "Will you marry me?" Few things in life are more intimidating than shopping for an engagement ring. Here are some tips for buying an engagement ring.
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Katharine Hepburn: A True Yankee Original
If there was ever an American actress who personified the spirit of individualism, it would have to be Katharine Houghton Hepburn. Mayflower descendant, daughter of a suffragette, and an athlete, Katharine Hepburn was a true original. Perhaps almost...
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Irish Wedding Customs, Superstitions, and Lucky Traditions
We have all heard the expression “the luck of the Irish”. When a bride begins planning a wedding based on Irish customs, it is very true that much of what she does will be based on trying to bring good luck to the marriage and to shun bad luck.
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The Long and Short of It: History of Hair
Read all about the long history of hair.
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Modern Dating Etiquette
For as long as there have been men and women, there has been the desire to meet that special someone. Dating has been around forever, and in every society there have been unwritten (and sometimes written) rules that spelled out the right and wrong...
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German Wedding Customs
Traditional wedding customs are an important part of weddings around the globe. Each culture has their own unique customs which make weddings meaningful and enjoyable. German weddings are rich with numerous customs which would make a wonderful...
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Planning a Catholic Wedding
This article will go over how to plan a wedding for those of the Catholic faith.
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Platinum History, Jewelry, and Prices
When you hear the world “platinum,” what comes to mind? Platinum weddings, platinum albums, platinum credit cards, and of course platinum jewelry. In other words, platinum symbolizes the ultimate in luxury and status.
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The Roaring 20s: Jazz, Flappers, and the Charleston
At the end of World War I, society experienced a dramatic shift. Shaking off the misery and shell-shock, young people broke with traditional values and embraced all things modern.
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Etiquette: Origins, Misconceptions, and Modern Forms
To many people, etiquette is nothing more than the art of trying to catch someone using the incorrect fork at a dinner party. They are mistaken, however, as etiquette has served as a code of social behavior for centuries, and a very useful one, at...
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Tropical Destination Weddings
The beach wedding is the ultimate in romance and relaxation. Beaches are among the world's most romantic locales for weddings. Imagine exchanging your vows on a beautiful white sand beach with the sun sparkling on the ocean in the background and...
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Grace Kelly: American Royalty
If there was ever an icon of elegance, style, and refinement, it would have to be Grace Kelly. The third child in a family of a self-made Philadelphia millionaire, Miss Kelly went on to have a brief, but spectacular career as an actress, followed by...
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Hitchcock Blondes: Cool, Platinum, and Daring
Learn about some of the actresses in this famous director's films.
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The New York Times Newspaper Wedding Announcements
Once called the “Plaza of newspaper wedding announcements”, for brides to be, there is nothing more prestigious than being featured in The New York Times wedding announcements in the Sunday Styles section. With roughly only one in five...
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The Rise and Fall of the Supermodel
For a few decades, a handful of glamorous women were international celebrities whose faces and bodies expressed the trends of the moment.
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Emeralds: Facts, History, and Legendary Gems
Did you know that diamonds are not the world's most valuable gems? There is another gemstone that, in its finest form, can be even more rare and costly than a fine diamond of the same size: the emerald.
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Arranged Marriages, Past and Present
"The Arranged Marriage", 1862 painting by Vasili Pukirev An arranged marriage is the union of a man and a woman which is brought about by someone other than the bride and groom. Historically, it was the primary way in which future spouses were...
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The 7 Most Influential Bridal Gown Designers
Every season, the bridal designers debut their latest collections in New York. There are numerous designers, but from those, there are a select few whose collections are always eagerly anticipated, much sought after by brides, and often imitated by...
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Five Wardrobe Essentials Every Woman Should Own
Every woman wants to be chic and stylish, yet many do not know how to begin planning their wardrobe. The key to looking polished and appropriate in any situation is to build your wardrobe around timeless pieces that are always in style. Learn about five such pieces here.
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The Iconic Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn in her most iconic role, Holly Golightly in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" Consult any list of the most famous style icons of all time, and at the very top will be Audrey Hepburn. Known for her elegance and chic simplicity, Hepburn has...
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Art Deco Style
The Art Deco movement was a glamorous new style that captured the excitement of the Machine Age and the sophistication of the Roaring 20s. Read on to learn more.
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A Brief History of Wedding Cakes - Traditional to Contemporary
The wedding cake is the showpiece of any modern wedding. Elaborately decorated and often costing thousands of dollars, the bride's cake is one of the key features of the wedding reception. For as long as people have celebrated special occasions,...
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Truman Capote's Black And White Ball
The great celebrity party of 1966.
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History of Lace Making
Lace has long been a treasured decorative element for fashion, especially bridal fashion. Cherished for its delicate workmanship and airy patterns, lace has been worn as an adornment since the 15th Century. This is a look at the history of lace, its...
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History of Tiffany & Co: The Most Famous Jewelry Store
A brief history of America's most beloved and iconic name in jewelry.
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Body Adornment Throughout History
For as long as human beings have existed, they have sought to adorn themselves with symbols of status, membership, and beauty. Dating back before recorded history, people have used movable ornaments such as jewelry and permanent markings like...
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The Legends, Histories, and Superstitions of the World's Most Famous Gems
Learn all about the histories of the most famous gemstones in the world.
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Haute-Couture
Couture, or haute couture, is a much misunderstood and often misused term. It does not, in fact, mean "expensive", although it is, nor does it mean "designer", though true haute couture is made by a very limited number of fashion houses. Haute...
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Summer Solstice Weddings - A Midsummer Night's Dream
The summer solstice falls on Friday, June 20th at 23:59 this year. June has long been a favorite month for weddings, and being married on the summer solstice is especially auspicious. The month of June was named for Juno, the Roman goddess of...
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Why Swarovski Crystals Are So Popular
The Swarovski Company is well-known for their lines of sparking jewelry, that creates a web of rainbow-hued light. The crystal beads that make up Swarovski crystal jewelry contain approximately 32% lead to maximize refraction are perfectly cut, and...