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Am I Too Old For A Little Bling?

Sherri Kuhn | Posted 03.24.2013 | Fifty
Read More: Women's Fashion, Hair Styles for Women Over 50, Fashion, Bling, Post 50 Fashion, Fashion-Over-50, Fashion for Women Over 60, Fashion Trends, Fifty News
Sherri Kuhn

I want to pull them on and admire the blingy back pockets that only draw attention to that flattened place where I sit and write. I want to wear them to my favorite haunts...the grocery store, Target or the gas station. I want to sparkle...just a bit.

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It's All About The Bling

AP | JEFF KAROUB | Posted 01.15.2013 | Detroit
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DETROIT -- Headlights, grilles and other doodads are stepping up and popping out on cars. Car bling is proliferating, from daytime running lights tha...

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What Does Your Christmas Wish List Say About You?

Posted 12.18.2012 | Black Voices
Read More: Bling Culture, Consumerism, Bv-Life, Bling, Poll, Black Buying Power, Conscious Consumerism, Black Voices News

We can't all be Rihanna, unapologetically professing our love for the sparkly wonderment formerly known in hip-hop circles as "bling." Not without bei...

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Sexual Signalling Powers the Economy

Rob Brooks | Posted 10.31.2012 | Science
Read More: Conspicuous Consumption, Bling, Sexual Signalling, Science News
Rob Brooks

It's entertaining to think that economic growth and innovation might owe just as much to showing off as it does to the earnest attempts of consumers to obtain the bare necessities of life.

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A Day In The Life Of A Theme Park Character

Peter Mandel | Posted 09.12.2012 | Travel
Read More: Etch-a-Sketch, Kings Dominion, The Flintstones, Theme Park Rides, Patrick the Starfish, Theme Park Staff, Nickelodeon, Va., The Beatles, Velcro, Green Rooms, Theme Parks, Paramount, Bling, Fast Food, Pepto-Bismol, Cartoon Characters, Monopoly, Richmond, Spongebob Squarepants, Theme Park Characters, Tor, Travel Blogs, Travel News
Peter Mandel

It is July, a few summers back, at Paramount's Kings Dominion theme park near Richmond, Va. And as Patrick the Starfish, SpongeBob SquarePants' best cartoon friend, I am the goofy hero of the afternoon.

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Mourning The Death Of Novelist Erica Kennedy

BuzzFeed | Posted 06.19.2012 | Women
Read More: Depression, Unexpected Death, Bling, Books, Suicide, Feminista, Erica Kennedy, Novelist, Death, Novel, Women News

Erica Kennedy, author of the novels Bling and Feminista and a feminist icon to many, was found dead at her home on June 13. Her cause of death has not...

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PHOTOS: 10 Blinged Out Buildings Around The World

flavorwire.com | Posted 04.09.2012 | Travel
Read More: Blinged Out Buildings, Famous Buildings Around the World, Buildings, Bling, Studded Buildings, Travel News

We love collisions of culture as much as the next guy, but we have to admit to having a soft spot for those involving provocative hip-hop artists and ...

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Should Gay Marrieds Wear Their Wedding Bands Differently Than Straight Ones?

Kathryn Hamm | Posted 03.31.2012 | Weddings
Read More: Lgbt, Diamonds, Marriage, Bands, Lesbian, Bling, Wedding Rings, Gay, Engagement, Commitment Rings, Weddings News
Kathryn Hamm

Bottom line, when it comes to symbolizing your love and commitment with a ring -- regardless of your reason -- pick a finger and don't be afraid to get some bling for that ring!

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PHOTOS: Art's Best Bling

Posted 01.10.2012 | Arts
Read More: Kanye West, Titian, Renaissance, J Lo, Vermeer, Lil Wayne, Girl With the Pearl Earring, Henry VIII, Medici, Aristocracy Portraits, Hip Hop, Art History, Bling, Lil Kim, Ice, Slidepollajax, Portraits, Arts News

Notorious B.I.G. once said "Mo money, mo problems," and no one knows this quite like the Medici family. The ruling patrons of 14th century Florenc...

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Pimp My Home... Bling Is Back!

Courtney Cachet | Posted 11.20.2011 | Style
Read More: Bling, Glitter, Bling Bling, Sparkle, Blinged Furniture, Bedazzled, Bejewled, Swarovsk, Fall 2011 Trends, Home Design, Winter 2011 Trends I, Home Decor, Rhinestone, Style News
Courtney Cachet

I'm here to tell you that glitz, glitter and rhinestones are all the rage, to your dismay or not. Should you question my findings, please take a moment and look around.

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Rejecting Century City Subway Station Adjacent

Joel Epstein | Posted 08.28.2011 | Los Angeles
Read More: Bling, Nimby, Lobbyists, Taxes, Education, Beverly Hills Adjacent, Metro, Rodeo Drive, Wilshire Subway, Beverly Hills, Constellation Blvd, Century City, Los Angeles, Los Angeles News
Joel Epstein

Dear Beverly Hills: What were you thinking when you let your mayor write Metro basically threatening to pull the city's support for America Fast Forw...

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2.1 Million Dollar Cars, Black People and Bleak Futures

Morris W. O'Kelly | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Read More: Bugatti-Veyron, Stereotypes, Cash Money Records, Bling, Birdman, Lil Wayne, Fiscal Irresponsibility, Hip-Hop, Rap Music, Jay Leno, Entertainment News
Morris W. O'Kelly

Hip hop artist and CEO Birdman has been criticized in recent days for what some see as promulgating the negative stereotypes commonly associated with the Hip Hop genre.

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More Millionaires Put Money Into Tangible Assets (Think Jets, Jewelry), Give Less To Charity

Bloomberg | Katya Kazakina | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Read More: Portfolio, Hedging, Charity, Millionaire, Stocks, Bling, Millionaires, Donating to Charity, Assets, Investor Protections, Financial Portfolios, Investors, Business News

As millionaires' assets rebounded in 2009, they put more money in tangibles such as art, jets and gems, according to a report released this week by Ca...

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Afro-Brazilian History, Beats and Culture

Lauri Lyons | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Read More: Black History Month, African-American Experience, Middle Passage, Brazil Slavery, Afro-Brazilian Culture, Afro-Brazilian History, African-American Culture, Slavery, Lauri Lyons, Carnaval, Carnival, Brazil, Brasil, Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, Portuguese, Congo, Central Africa, Benin, Africa, Portugal, Amerindians, African Diaspora, Angola, South America, Rio De Janiero, Favelas, Samba, Easter, Afro-Brazilians, Black Orpheus, Academy Awards, City of God, Favela Rising, Cannes Film Festival, Museum of Modern Art, Premiere Brazil, Minister of Culture, London, Dictators, Tropicalia, Exile, Caetano Veloso, Culture Points, Latin American Politics, Vargas, Political Prisoners, Gilberto Gil, Black Pride, Americas, Black Consciousness, Ile Aiye, Rio Carnaval Parade, Moviemento Negro, Brazilian Art, Latin Music, Baile Funk, Art, Latin Art, Brazilian Music, Hip-Hop, African Music, Brazilian Hip-Hop, Turntables, Microphones, Music Samplers, B-Boys, Sao Paulo, Educardo Fm, Salvador De Bahia, Bahia, Evolucao Hip Hop, South Bronx, Afros, Bling, Breakdancing, Radio, Olympic Games, Bronx, Braids, Santos Futebol Clube, Football, Pele, Soccer, Nigerian Civil War, Lagos, New York Cosmos, Amazon Jungle, African American Photographers, Rhythmic Uprising, Beyond Impanema, President Lula Da Silva, Cricket World Cup, Flag an American Story, Flag International, Sacatar Foundation, West-Africa, The Spirits of Itaparica, Itaparica, 2014 World Cup, Brazilian Carnaval, Photography, 2016 Olympics, Music, Huffington Post, Photojournalism, Girl From Impanema, Bossa Nova, Copacabana Beach, Rappers, Urban Music, Innercity Youth, Africana Studies, Race and Ethnicity, Social Advocacy, Southern Hemisphere, World News
Lauri Lyons

While Africa and America are often recognized as the book ends of the African Diaspora, there is an additional link in the Middle Passage that is less publicized, but no less important.

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Budget Bling? Some Rappers Opt For Imitation "Ice"

Wall Street Journal | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style
Read More: Jewelry Trends, Style, Hip Hop, Rap, Bling, Rappers, Jewelry, Style News

In an attempt to keep up appearances, celebrity jewelers say rappers are asking them to make medallions with less-precious stones and metals. Some eve...

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Bling Bust: Rappers Cutting Back On Jewelry

wsj.com | MIGUEL BUSTILLO | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Read More: Biz Markie, Jason Arasheben, Slim Williams, Rick Ross, Bling, Curtis Jackson, Slideshow, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Slick Rick, Jacob Arasheben, Grillz, Business News

After years of starring in rap-music lyrics and videos, "bling" is losing its ring. The recession is cramping the style of hip-hop artists and wannab...

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Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake Channel Their Inner Geek

Victoria Namkung | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style
Read More: Black Frame Glasses, Urban Outfitters, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Kanye West, Jay Z, Hip Hop, Bling, Eyeglasses, Style News
Victoria Namkung

The latest accessory must-have for rockers and rappers these days? Oversize black frame glasses. And yes, they are straight up dorky.

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Eco-Extrava-gay-ances

Michael DeJong | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
Read More: Blood Diamonds, Eco-Values, Fashion Industry, Sustainable Luxury, Clean Diamonds, Economy, Disposable Income, Zeitgeist, Green Living, Labor-Standards, Tree-Hugger, Environmental, Luxury-Brands, Carbon Offsets, Eco-Effectiveness, Greenwashing, Bling, Cradle-to-Cradle, Granola, Global Warming, Gay Marriage, Fair Trade, Socially Responsible, Green News
Michael DeJong

In an industry-wide turn-around, many high-end labels are trying to change their luxury goods businesses by "double air kissing" new environmental and labor standards.

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Is Bling Over?

Wall Street Journal | CHRISTINA BINKLEY | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Read More: Luxury Markets, Bulgari, Luxury Goods, Bling, Business News

Francesco Trapani, chief executive of Bulgari Group, is cutting back on the fixed costs of his jet-setting lifestyle. The jewelry, luxury-goods and ho...

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Barackalypse Now!: Boomers Hope That 'Bama Will Bring The Death Of Bling. Bitch, PLEASE!

Natasha Vargas-Cooper | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Read More: Hip Hop, Bling, Obama Jay-Z, Obama vs Bling, Jay-Z, Obama Hip Hop, Bling-Bling, Baby Boomers for Obama, Damon Dash, President Bling Bling, Dog Whistle, Fist Bump, Home News
Natasha Vargas-Cooper

The way Dash declares his love for them big-bodied Benzes to Obama's admission that he snorted a little blow: it's being open, unapologetically, which is something neither the focus-grouped Clinton nor the liver-spotted McCain could do.

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The Next Big Bling

Mary Battiata | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Read More: Hip Hop, Bling, Hip Hop Fashion, Obama, Fashion, Barack Obama, Politics News
Mary Battiata

What will an Obama White House might mean for the future of bling? For the fate of heavy gold, medallions, below-the-butt denim, the whole hip-hop gangsta fashion habit?

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Slim Slams Bling: World's Richest Man Doesn't Own Computer

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Read More: Bling, Billionaires, Bill Gates, Carlos Slim, World's Richest Man, Business News

Despite recently surpassing Bill Gates as the world's richest man, Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim doesn't approve of displaying his wealth. As he rev...

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