The 5 Best Jewelry Gifts For Valentines Day

Jewelry is often a go-to gift for Valentine’s Day. While jewelry can be a very nice gift, it can also be trite if given with little thought. Jewelry mishaps on Valentine’s Day can be avoided by choosing from these five terrific jewelry gifts.

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Best Jewelry Gifts For Valentines Day

1) Lockets
A locket is a thoughtful and timeless piece of jewelry. Lockets can be engraved with special sayings and have photographs placed inside. Photos of loved ones or of special memories can be treasured and kept close when inserted in a locket. A heart-shaped locket is a popular choice for Valentine’s Day, however lockets are available in a variety of shapes, materials, and designs. Choose a design suited to your loved one’s taste. A locket is generally a more personal, intimate gift, so you may want to avoid giving one to someone with whom you have a more casual relationship.

2) Watches
A watch is a jewelry gift suitable for men and women alike. Both practical and stylish, a watch can be used year round. Tastes in watches can vary greatly, so if you plan on buying a watch as a gift, you may wish to take your loved one out to shop for one rather than having it be a surprise gift. A gift card to go toward the purchase of a watch is another option.

3) Charm Bracelets
A versatile gift option is a charm bracelet. Charm bracelets can be given to a significant other, but at the same time, they are casual enough that it would not be inappropriate to give one to a close friend. For long-term relationships, consider giving a bracelet with a special charm for the first year of your relationship and add on a charm for every Valentine’s Day after. Choose charms that are meaningful and that match the look of the bracelet. Charms and bracelets come in a wide range of prices, so be sure to select a bracelet in an appropriate range for your budget and relationship.

4) Rings
Rings are often given a sign of promise and commitment. They tend to be a gift of romance rather than one of friendship, so consider your relationship carefully before giving a ring as a gift. A ring can rage from a simple band with an inscription, or something more elaborate with diamonds or other stones.  Gemvara is a particularly good source for custom rings.

5) Stones for Rings
For marriages and committed relationships, consider adding a stone to your loved one’s ring. A stone can be added to a wedding band in commemoration of all the years you have spent together. The addition of a stone should be discussed with your loved one, as they might not want their ring altered in any way. However, if this is something he or she would be interested in, the addition of a stone can be very meaningful.

The bottom line to shopping for a jewelry gift for Valentine’s Day is to follow your instincts and think about what you know about the person you care for. Take their tastes into consideration, and you are sure to find the perfect piece of jewelry for Valentine’s Day.

Find excellent custom jewelry at Gemvara

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Reading Roundup From The Beauty Blogs

Below is a roundup of great beauty blog posts for your reading pleasure this week!

Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom- The one with Essence Twins Bella+Edward

Polish Insomniac- Why didn’t you MAKE me try these earlier? Sally Hansen Salon Effects in Laced Up and Frock Star

Beauty and Fashion Tech- Smashbox Photo Op Eye Enhancing Palletes

Girl Gloss- Nars Mexican Rose Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil Swatch

BlushingNoir- Too Faced NATURAL FACE Palette Swatches and Review

Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful- Mani of the Day: Spoiled Trust Fund Baby & WnW Private Viewing

Beauty Mamas- Calgon Ageless Milk Bath with Serum Beads

Few Unnecessary Stuff-  Easy peasy brown Smokey eyes

Bookworm Nails- Peachy Pink Manicure

The Beautiful World Of BeautiMarkBella- Experience With Love/ Hate On The Internet

Perilously Pale- The Balm Stainiac in Beauty Queen – Swatches and Review

Polarbelle- Introducing Venique Nail Lacquer

Creatively Yours by Ro- M is for Mascara:: RIMMEL Extra Super Lash

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5 Pairs Of Shoes Every Woman Should Have

Let’s face it – the shoe habits of women are quite different than the shoe habits of guys. Many guys can live with a good pair of work boots, sneakers, and dress shoes. But for girls…three pairs of shoes doesn’t even scratch the surface.

And just to prove it, we’re going to go through 5 basic pairs of shoes that every woman should have in their closet, no matter the season.

Casual

There are two types of shoes that I would seriously recommend be in any girl’s closet – ballet flats and canvas shoes (be they Converse or otherwise).

Casual Flats

Ballet flats are a great way to still look chic and actually feel comfortable. While some of us are comfortable living our lives in sky-high heels, the majority of us…well, aren’t. The paragon of ballet flats, Chanel flats, with their quilted leather, are timeless, gorgeous, and quite pricey.

There are, of course, many, many, less pricey alternatives, but the Chanel flats epitomize what you want to look for in ballet flats – simple elegance (and the ability to run around as much as you want without stopping due to aching feet, or tripping over the sidewalk because of a lack of coordination…).

And then for the more slouchy casual urban style – or for those who just like the look, there is the classic canvas sneaker – Converse (or Chucks, whatever your name for them) or otherwise. The great thing about Converse, especially, is that it’s actually pretty difficult to go wrong with them…and it’s expected that they will be dirty and grungy. In fact, when I get a new pair of Converse, I find it difficult to wear them out anywhere before I’ve scuffed them up a little bit. They’re too white and bright and new when you first get them – and how many shoes can you say look better a little dirty?

Sky High

There are 3 pairs of heels that I recommend that every woman have in their closet – the bare essentials, that is – black, nude and awesome.

black pumps

Black heels because they can translate well from day to evening and season to season, they are the ultimate classic heel. It’s really, really, astronomically difficult to go wrong with a pair of black heels.

It’s actually pretty much the same with nude heels – both black and nude are neutrals when it comes to your wardrobe. Nude heels usually add a touch bit more of class and polish to an outfit than black heels. Sometimes (mind you, not all of the time), sometimes, a black heel – depending on height and style – can look a little…hoochie.

And then for the “awesome.” These heels should be the ones that make you smile whenever you wear them – heck, whenever you see them in your closet. Whether they’re sky high and sparkly or red and velvety…you own the room whenever you walk in with these heels on. Own it!

Ashley Dean is a freelance writer who loves her shoes and can’t understand how her boyfriend can just live in his Dunham boots – she needs her outdoor shoes, too, but she can’t live with just those. She hopes everyone finds the perfect shoe to make them swoon, whatever it may be.

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