this week in iphone pics (plus a dash of royal wedding)

Friday morning Starbucks coffee and yogurt:Tried this coffee flavor out, it was actually quite good:Had a slumber party with my high school friends where we played my 1991 version of dream phone. Too funny:My friend at work gave me lunchables because she knows I love them:My kitty being pretty:Also, I'm not devoting an entire post to the royal wedding because I'm sure every blog in the world is and you are getting your fill but...Alexander McQueen, so gorgeous!!!
Happy weekend!

Princess Catherine’s Bridal Jewelry

Photo by Ben Stansall/Getty Images
Upon her marriage this morning to Prince William, the former Catherine Middleton now has the title of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge.

The new Princess’ veil was held in place by a Cartier “halo” tiara, which was lent by The Queen. The tiara was made by Cartier in 1936 and was purchased by The Duke of York (later King George VI) for his Duchess (

What Will You Be Wearing To The Royal Wedding?

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There's nothing to bring an EWP out of her maternity leave like wedding season. And tomorrow we have THE wedding of all weddings - the royal wedding of William and Catherine! Yes, it's airing at 4AM CST, but that's why God was kind enough to invent DVR for us.

I have many wedding attired posts coming up, but first the most important - what will you be "wearing" to the wedding? I can assure you while in my head I will be dressed up whilst I have my tea and scones, in reality I'll most likely be wearing jeans and a nursing top. But pretend dress up is oh so fun.

This is what I'll be "wearing" for the royal wedding:

A simple dress because I have something else up my sleeve to focus on... or my head rather...

J.Crew, $225 @

A simple shoe with a little glitz

Manolo Blahnik, $715 @

And a very very fantastic hat. What royal British wedding is complete without a lovely fascinator or ridiculous headgear of some kind? I really think we in America should bring back wearing hats to weddings. It would be oh so fun.

JC Penney, was $120, sale $99.99

@ Available in more colors.

So what will you be wearing?

Jessica Alba to Star in Piaget’s Possession Collection

Piaget has tapped actress Jessica Alba as an ambassador for its new Possession jewelry collection.
The Swiss luxury jewelry and watch brand used Alba on a multi-media campaign to promote the jewelry line. To create the imagery, Piaget commissioned photographer, Patrick Demarchelier, stylist Brad Goreski, make-up artist Lauren Andersen and hair stylist, Renato Campora.
The team created six

Three things I love Thursday: April 28, 2011

1. Christian Louboutin Beauty 100 leather pumps:2. Anthropologie Verdant Bread Bin:3. Barry's Farm ice cream laptop sleeve:

‘Singing Bird Pistols’ Could Fetch $5 Million at Christie’s Hong Kong Auction

“Singing Bird Pistols” at Christie's Hong Kong

A pair of matching gold and enamel “Singing Bird Pistols” is the highlight of Christie’s Hong Kong Important Watches Spring Sale on May 30. The matching mirror-image pistols set with diamonds, agate and pearls, attributed to world-renowned craftsman Frères Rochat, is the only publicly known pair of singing bird pistols in the world, according to

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London Restaurant to Serve a Royal Wedding Piaget Jewelry Giveaway with Champagne

The exterior of Cafe Luc in London.

No, this isn’t a restaurant review. But jewelry loving readers of this website who are in London to attend the British Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton may want to make a special pilgrimage to this London eatery.
As a way to celebrate the Royal Wedding, Café Luc in the city’s Marylebone district is offering champagne lovers the chance

Consumer Confidence Index Increases Slightly

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which decreased in March, improved in April. The Index now stands at 65.4 (1985=100), up from 63.8 in March. The Present Situation Index increased to 39.6 from 37.5. The Expectations Index rose to 82.6 from 81.3.
“Consumer confidence, which had declined sharply in March, posted a modest gain in April. Consumers’ short-term outlook improved slightly

Texture Tuesday: April 26, 2011

Tinley Road foil bangle:Tinley Road ruffle blouse:Tory Burch straw ballerina flats:Kara Ross sterling silver drop earrings:

Ashley Morgan, Yael Create Jewelry Collection to Benefit Sierra Leone

Earrings from the new line
San Francisco-based fine jewelry designers Ashley Morgan and Yael Designs in the first collaboration are creating a jewelry collection to benefit Sierra Leone. The Leone Collection is expected to debut in the fall of this year.

Designed by Morgan and manufactured by Yael, the Leone Collection includes rings, earrings and necklaces featuring conflict-free custom cut

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Zara printed blouse:Tory Burch paisley-print shorts:Clare Vivier clutch:3.1 Phillip Lim lace dress:Emilio Pucci clutch:

Pandora’s Flower-Inspired Spring Jewelry Collections

Jewelry from the Spring Pandora collection.

Danish designer jewelry company, Pandora, launched a collection of jewelry inspired by colors and flowers that will begin to appear in stores in May and be enhanced with new pieces through the early part of summer. Known for its signature charm bracelet, this jewelry launch also includes a rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces and pendants.

“The

Enzo Targets Underserved $10 Billion Wedding Market

Chinese jewelry retailer Enzo launched the  “All About Love” jewelry collection that targets China's vast wedding market. The collection, unveiled at Enzo's 20,000 square foot flagship store in Macau, features colored gemstones and diamond products that enable consumers to create personalized jewelry sets for engagements, weddings and anniversaries. 
(Caption: Asian celebrities Aarif Lee and

this week in iphone pictures

My new Kate Spade purse in action sitting next to some tulips on my desk at work:puppies in bunny ears! Couldn't help but buy these stickers:hibiscus margarita at VIVO in Austin:roses my boyfriend surprised me with:the same roses my cat decided were a snack later that night:
happy weekend!

Giant Natural Pearl Sells for $254,500 at Christie’s Dubai

A baroque drop-shaped natural pearl weighing 239.7 grains (59.92 carats) sold for $254,500 at Christie’s Dubai sale of Important Jewels on Wednesday. The pearl, set on a diamond foliate surmount with a spectacle-set diamond chain 42 cm. long, is the largest saltwater pearl ever recorded, according to the international auction house.

It was once part of the collection of Valda Virginia Vaughn

cadbury egg cupcakes

My yearly Easter tradition of cadbury egg, peep cupcakes:

11-ct. Fancy Pink Diamond Up for Auction at Sotheby’s Geneva

Sotheby’s Geneva will offer a 10.99-ct. pink diamond at its Magnificent & Noble Jewels sale on May 17. It is being offered for sale from a private collection and has not appeared on the market for more than 30 years. It has a pre-auction estimate of $9 to $16 million.The diamond features a classic emerald cut, normally associated with white diamonds. This type of cut is highly sought-after when

Jeffrey Cohen Named President of Citizen

The Citizen Watch Company of America, Inc. has promoted Jeffrey A. Cohen to president, effectively immediately. He will have ultimate responsibility for the sales, marketing, product development, distribution and finance in the United States, Caribbean, Canada and the United Kingdom. He succeeds Laurence Grunstein, whose retirement after 26 years with the company was announced last month.
Prior

John Hardy and Angela Lindvall Celebrate Earth Day with New Jewelry Collection

John Hardy's Hijau Dua Recycled Silver Collection

Guy Bedarida, creative director and head designer of the John Hardy jewelry brand, has teamed up with supermodel and environmentalist, Angela Lindvall, to present the newest styles of their jewelry collaboration for Earth Day, April 22. The promotion, which began Tuesday, includes new jewelry made from recycled materials, a behind-the-scenes

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Global Diamond Demand and Prices are Up

During the past couple weeks, diamond centers throughout the world have been reporting on exports and imports of the precious commodity and in every case the results have been strikingly positive when it comes to demand and price.

India
India on Tuesday was the most recent place to report its earnings. The country’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council provided results for the 2010-11

Bulgari Jewelry Sales Up 29.3%

The Bulgari Group said Tuesday that first quarter 2011 sales increased 27.5 percent, year-over-year to 253.8 million euros ($394 million) led by strong demand for all of its products throughout the world, particularly in China.

“The general recovery of the economic context, together with an extremely competitive offer in all product categories, very impactful communication initiatives and a

Reese Witherspoon Looking Fresh and Fab On The Red Carpet!

New movie Water For Elephants starring the lovely Reese Witherspoon and the equally lovely Robert Pattinson premiered this past weekend. At the premier was glowing newlywed Witherspoon looking freshly botoxed and fabulous! Reese appears to have had a few injections in the lower forehead and possibly lip filler. Reese still has plenty of movement in her face, a sign of a botox-job-well-done! We like our actresses to have expressions for crying out loud! Her skin looks youthful and radiant, just like every new bride dreams of. It sure doesn't hurt that she spent the night alongside dashing co-star Robbie Patts. He could make anyone look good, not that Reese needs any help.

Texture Tuesday: April 19, 2011

Tinley Road earrings:Rebecca Taylor mirrored strapless dress:Bird by Juicy Couture lace top:Rachel Gilbert silk-crepe dress:

LVMH Q1 Watch and Jewelry Sales Up 28%

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton reported that sales for its Watches & Jewelry business rose 28 percent to 261 million euros ($371.2 million) for the first quarter of 2011 supported by the “excellent performance” of its own boutiques and its multi-brand retail stores as well as its recent watch introductions.

The company’s watch-making brands revealed their innovations at Baselworld, the world’

Ralph O. Esmerian Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Former owner of Fred Leighton Jewelry, Ralph Esmerian, on February 19, 2007.  (Photo by Marsaili McGrath/Getty Images)

The former owner of Fred Leighton pled guilty to bankruptcy fraud and other crimes Friday in a U.S. District Court in New York.

Ralph O. Esmerian pled guilty to a three-count indictment charging him with wire fraud, bankruptcy fraud and concealment of assets before U.S.

Ulysse Nardin Shocked and Saddened by Sudden Death of its CEO

Rolf W. Schnyder, CEO of the Swiss watch manufacturer Ulysse Nardin, unexpectedly died on April 14 after a short illness. He was 76.“With the passing of Rolf W. Schnyder, the watchmaking industry has lost one of its greatest visionaries, while Ulysse Nardin has lost an important source of innovation for the firm. We are profoundly moved and distraught at this sudden loss. Our full sympathies are

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