Thursday, March 31, 2011
Frédérique Constant, Introduces Four New Watch Collections
Peter Stas introduces new timepiece at Baselworld.
BASEL, Switzerland - Frédérique Constant used the opening day of Baselworld March 24 to officially introduce four new collections, each for a particular market. The Swiss watch brand’s compound of a pair of two-story showrooms in the back of Hall 1.0 served as the backdrop for the announcement. Peter Stas, the Swiss watch brand's managing
Signet 2011 Sales Up 5%
Mike Barnes, Signet CEO
Signet Jewelers Ltd., the world’s largest specialty retail jeweler, said Wednesday that same store sales rose 6.7 percent for fiscal 2011, ended Jan. 29. Total sales for the year rose 5 percent to $3.4 billion.
Income before taxes for the year increased 30.3 percent to $300.4 million. Adjusted income before taxes rose 51 percent to $347.9 million.
The Bermuda-based,
unplanned post.
I've been such a busy bee this week planning my best friend's bridal shower that I didn't get time to plan a post for today, so enjoy these virtual teddy graham cupcakes and know that I will do better next time. Scout's honor!
Speaking of scouts, how many girl scout cookies have you eaten this season? I think my count is somewhere in the 40's...
Speaking of scouts, how many girl scout cookies have you eaten this season? I think my count is somewhere in the 40's...
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Gemfields Emerald Auction Fetches $9.9 Million
Prices for lower-quality rough emeralds nearly tripled during the past year, according to Gemfields Plc., which recently held an auction of the precious gem from its Kagem mine in Zambia. The mining giant’s auction of low quality emeralds from its wholly owned on March 10-14 in Jaipur, India, (where it owns a cutting and polishing facility) took in 77 cents per carat, a 148 percent increase from
Target Signs on to the ‘No Dirty Gold’ Campaign
Target, the third-largest retail chain in the U.S., has pledged to shun gold from irresponsible mining and seek cleaner sources of gold and precious metals.
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. becomes the 73rd signer of "Golden Rules," a set of social, human rights, and environmental criteria for more responsible mining of precious metals from the No Dirty Gold campaign. Target ranks No. 10 among
GIA to Hold Classes in Botswana
The Gemological Institute of America will offer Diamond Grading Lab classes in Gaborone, Botswana, in April and September 2011. The classes will offer a practical, hands-on approach to learning, and are designed to help Botswana increase local employment and enhance career development within its diamond production industry.The classes teach students to grade diamonds in the D-Z color range,
Paula Garces is the New Face of Donna Distefano Jewelry
Paula Garces wearing Donna Distefano "Banquet" earrings and "Belle Epoque" necklace in 18k gold with Japanese Akoya pearls. Distefano said the photo pays homage to Elizabeth Taylor.
Actress and producer Paula Garces will appear in the 2011-2012 fall and winter advertising campaign of Donna Distefano Ltd.
Garces is best-known for her role as Maria, the romantic love interest in the Harold and
Consumer Confidence Index Down 8.6% in March
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had increased in February, declined in March. The Index now stands at 63.4 (1985=100), down from 72 in February. The Present Situation Index improved to 36.9 from 33.8. The Expectations Index decreased to 81.1 from 97.5 last month.“The sharp decline in confidence was prompted by a sharp decline in expectations,” said Lynn Franco, director of
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
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Our First Spring Beauty
Our patient of the month for March is Teneia! After coming to the decision to have a breast augmentation, Teneia did her research and came to Dr. Walden for it. She wanted a natural look and she looks and feels great! She is so happy with her results, she spoke with LXNY about why she wanted to have the procedure done (video below). Teneia talks about the right reason to have plastic surgery done: she did it for herself. She is a confident and beautiful young woman and we are so happy to have been part of her experience. See what she had to say about it...enjoy!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Why Rose Why?
I'm sure those of you that saw Rose McGowan on Law and Order SVU on Wednesday night were as disappointed as I was to see what she has done to herself. Her face just looks awful and fake. Her lips are over-injected, her cheeks are over-injected, and it looks like she has had her nose worked on again. Her whole face seemed puffy and abnormal. She could have done some correction without over-doing it, which she clearly did. By looking at early pictures of her (the Charmed era), you can see she had a little work done on her nose but it fit her face beautifully and I think she looked great. Now she has just gone too far and it is disappointing.
The sad thing is that I thought she was a pretty girl before all this and I liked her. She took on tough-girl roles and that's why women liked her and why men were attracted to her. I was willing to overlook the whole Marilyn Manson relationship and the chain-link dress but not this. When you take a pretty face and do this to it, it is just a shame. For those of you that forgot how pretty she used to be, I have added an older photo of her.
You can see Dr. Walden's comments on this on Popeater.com at http://www.popeater.com/2011/03/24/rose-mcgowan--plastic-surgery/
this week in iphone pics
"March" in the Barbie calendar my boyfriend gave me:
Cookies and brownies I made for house guests:
Photobooth pictures I forgot we took at law formal:
Cookies and brownies I made for house guests:
Photobooth pictures I forgot we took at law formal:
Seiko Officials Address the Crisis in Japan
Seiko officials during press conference at Baselworld.
BASEL, Switzerland - Seiko Holdings Corp. officials said Thursday that one of its factories has been closed and that production has been significantly reduced due to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
“Some of the production has been slowed and a factory has been stopped because of a lack of electricity and gasoline, said Shinji
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Thomas Prescher’s Personal Touch
Thomas Prescher's Mysterious double-axis toubillon
BASEL, Switzerland - I had the pleasure to meet independent watchmaker Thomas Prescher and view his entire stock of beautiful and extremely complicated timepieces Thursday at Baselworld, the world's largest watch and jewelry fair. Prescher and one other person produce all of their products from their headquarters in Twann, Switzerland. “We don
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Baselworld App
No tradeshow is complete these days without its own smartphone application. Baselworld, the world’s largest watch and jewelry show, isn’t any different. The free app, for the iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry and other smart phones, simplifies the orientation and navigation through the multi-building Messe Basel complex by providing essential information regarding this year's show, being held March 24 –
More men getting plastic surgery
Although we may write about women most of the time on this blog, we cannot forget that the number of men getting plastic surgery today is rising. Many high profile men opt to go under the knife but even 'average men' want to improve their appearance and are certainly willing to go through surgery. An ASPS Member Surgeon, Dr. Stephen Baker told one news source, "They want to look good. So when they have the financial means to do it, they are ready to do it now." (IndianExpress) Some of the more popular cosmetic procedures that men are having done seem to be rhinoplasty, facelifts and hair transplants, in addition to getting peels and using fillers.
Of course, I do feel the need to mention that women still get more plastic surgery than men. According to IndianExpress, "Women received 91 per cent of all cosmetic procedures, totaling 11.5 million." Breast Augmentation has been noted as being the top cosmetic procedure for women. Last year about 300,000 women underwent breast augmentation, making this a 40% increase of women going under the knife for this procedure in the last 10 years. I'd also like to add that this procedure remains to be the most popular procedure among Dr. Walden's patients.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Report: Kimberley Process Allows Zimbabwe to Sell Marange Field Diamonds
Mathieu Yamba, Kimberley Process chairperson. Photo credit: www.israeldiamond.co.il
The chairman of the Kimberley Process is allowing Zimbabwe to sell diamonds from the controversial Marange Fields, according to a report from Rapaport News.
The diamond publication said it has obtained a copy of the letter written by Mathieu Yamba, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and letter sent to
Cheekalicious
There has been a lot of buzz about Fergie's appearance when the Black Eyed Peas performed on American Idol this past thursday. She looked so different that everyone had to take a double take to see if it was really her. Fergie's not new to plastic surgery (she has had work done on her nose and she admits to using Botox) so people are wondering about what she had done. Her cheeks appear much fuller than usual and the bridge of her nose seems to be narrower (that could be make up and lighting though). If I had to guess I would say that she had fillers put in her cheeks. High and full cheeks gives a youthful appearance and I think she looks great.
I like all of the work she has had done. Her nose (see below) used to be much wider before she had surgery and now it looks beautiful. Botox has given her a clean and smooth forehead that makes her look young and rested too. For a 36 year old woman who grew up in California and spent so much time in the sun and was once addicted to crystal meth and now performs on world-wide tours...I think she couldn't possibly look better!
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Tiffany Q4 Sales up 12%, Full-Year Sales up 31%
Tiffany & Co. said Monday fourth quarter worldwide net sales increased 12 percent to $1.1 billion due to growth in all geographic regions. Net earnings from continuing operations for the period rose 31 percent to $181.2 million. For the full year, net sales rose 14 percent to $3.1 billion and net earnings from continuing operations increased 39 percent to $368.4 million. Management also reduced
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Patek, Rolex and Erotic Watches to Headline Antiquorum’s Geneva Auction
Patek Philippe Ref 3939
More than 550 vintage timepieces will be up for auction at Antiquorum’s “Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces” auction to be held March 27 at the Mandarin Oriental Geneva.
The top lot is a Patek Philippe Ref 3939 HP minute-repeating platinum watch with one-minute tourbillion regulator and enamel Breguet dial (pictured above). The timepiece may be only the fifth
Diamond in the Rough Launches Engagement Ring Online Boutique
Diamond in the Rough, the precious jewelry collection specializing in natural rough diamond designs, has launched an e-commerce bridal boutique on its website. The bridal boutique is featured on the web site's home page (www.diamondintherough.com) as a section with a selection of original solitaire natural rough diamond ring designs. Each ring features a natural rough diamond center stone with
Pandora Sales up Nearly 93%
Everyone’s favorite jewelry company, Pandora, reported a 92.6 percent sales increase to 6.67 billion Danish krones ($1.26 billion) for 2010. Net profit rose 86.2 percent to 1.87 billion Danish krones ($355.6 million) for the year.
By region, the Danish company that specializes in affordable charms reported stunningly strong sales growth. Its business in the Americas, its strongest market with
Japanese Pearl Industry Update During Disaster
Crown quality Japanese Akoya pearls shown by Imperial-Deltah pearl company during AGTA GemFair.
Obviously, the ongoing life and death situation from the tri-level tragedy in Japan are dominating the concerns of the Japanese people right now so there isn’t a lot to report regarding the country’s vitally important pearl industry. However, some news has trickled out and so far it seems that the
Saturday, March 19, 2011
AMEX, FT and IHT Luxury Summits
Ed Kelly, president and CEO, American Express Publishing addressing attendees of the 2010 American Express Publishing Luxury Summit.
A handful of publishing companies have been successful at creating conferences that focus on current issues in the luxury industry. These events attract an international audience of professionals who deal with the creation and marketing of luxury products and
Jewelers of the Hudson Valley at Forbes Galleries
Lapis Wave Bracelet by Tom Herman, lapis lazuli,18k gold, platinum, enamel and diamonds. Photo credit: Allen Bryan
Living within the immediate vicinity of the New Paltz area in upstate New York are a number of important studio jewelry artists whose work will be the focus of an exhibition at The Forbes Galleries in New York, April 9 – June 25.
Jewelers of the Hudson Valley, will feature the
Friday, March 18, 2011
Jewelry Camp Moves to Tarrytown
The Antique Jewelry & Art Conference, better known as “Jewelry Camp,” is moving to a new location. This year’s event will be held at the Tarrytown House Estate, in Tarrytown, New York, July 15 -17. In its 34th year, the annual educational event is for professionals and enthusiasts who want to advance their knowledge of the antique and estate jewelry market. As in prior years, Jewelry Camp will
Koivula to Present Gemstone Lecture at Bowers Museum
John Koivula
If you live in Southern California or if you will be in the area tomorrow there is a lecture on gemstone inclusions that may be of interest.
John Koivula, the Gemological Institute of America chief gemologist will present “Macro and Micro: Inclusions and Gem Formation,” on March 19 at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, Calif. The presentation will be followed by a reception.
The event,
French Museum Exhibit Celebrates the Country’s Horological Contributions
Leroy 01, the museum’s masterpiece. With its 24 complications, it was considered one of the most sophisticated horological pieces that was produced in the early part of the 20th Century.
On a clear day you can look east from the French city of Besançon and see Switzerland. This proximity to the watch capital of the world has helped the city and surrounding Doubs region to become the watch
Steve Forbes, Rick Harrison, Red Envelope Founder to Speak at GIA Symposium
The Gemological Institute of America Symposium 2011 will include keynotes and lectures from those in business, the jewelry trade and of course, scientists and gemologists, as it tries to tackle the most pressing issues that impact the global gem and jewelry industry.
The trade only international conference of gem industry business leaders and research scientists, being held May 29-30 at GIA’s
red velvet pancakes
yes, you read that right.
...and they were just as good as they look.
Happy weekend!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Michael Kors Signs Jewelry License with Fossil
Michael Kors
American fashion designer Michael Kors, Inc. is partnering with Fossil, Inc. to create the Michael Kors Fall 2011 jewelry collection, offering women's earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings.
Michael Kors first partnered with Fossil in 2004 to launch the Michael Kors watch line. With the support of Fossil's global watch business, the jewelry collection will draw upon the iconic
green green
Happy St. Patrick's day from your friendly blogging redhead! Here's some green to put you in the mood:
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