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The Legendary Ballet Master Rudolf Nureyev: A Life in Dance

Evelyne Politanoff | Posted 12.04.2012 | Arts
Read More: Jewels, Romeo and Juliet, Ballets, Rudolf Nureyev, Swan Lake, De Young Museum, Exhibitions, Ballet Costumes, San Francisco Ballet, San Francisco Arts, San Francisco, San Francisco Art Exhibit, Arts News
Evelyne Politanoff

Reflecting Nureyev's lifelong obsession with the details of fabric, decoration, and stylistic line, the costumes in this exhibition represent every period of his long career.

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The Reign of Her Majesty the Queen Turns Sixty! Diamonds (and Genes) are a Girl's Best Friend

Lisa Mirza Grotts | Posted 06.02.2012 | Home
Read More: Great Britian, Jewels, Royals, Crowns, United Kingdom, Diamond Jubliee, Her Majesty, Horses, Corgis, Tiaras, Queen Elizabeth II, Qeii, Home News
Lisa Mirza Grotts

It's hard to believe that Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne sixty years ago this February. In the words of the late historian John Grigg, "Elizabeth II deserves praise for having been a bastion of stability in an age of social and moral flux."

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The Faithful Shopper: More March Madness!

Faith Hope Consolo | Posted 05.14.2012 | New York
Read More: Melissa, Jewels, Buccellati, Flowers, J. Crew, Spring, Rebirth, Flagship, Jewelry, Timepieces, J. Crew's Ludlow Shop, J Crew, Apparel, Diesel Black Gold, Accessories, Footwear, Handmade, Shoes, Tailor, Watches, Giorgio Armani, Savile Row, Knits, Luggage, Jay Godfrey, Leatherwear, Basketball, Brazil, New York City, March Madness, Céline, Yigal Azrouël, Bags, Silver, Sandals, Home Goods, Silks, Juliana Cho, Anthropologie, cut25, Annelore, New York News
Faith Hope Consolo

It's March Madness again! And regular readers know that I'm not referring to basketball, but the new shops for spring so that we can refresh our wardrobes.

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The Faithful Shopper: Gifts for Guys

Faith Hope Consolo | Posted 04.30.2012 | New York
Read More: Topman, Southern Hospitality, Milan, If Soho, Billy Reid, Brad Pitt, Ipad 3, Briefcases, Timepieces, South, Marilyn Monroe, England, Chinos, Jason Wu, Topshop, Kate Moss, Bangles, Gq, February, Alabama, Rings, Hugo Boss, Jack Spade, Diamond District, Diamonds, Trax NYC, John Lobb, Florence, Levis, UK, United Kingdom, Denim, Dries Van Noten, Kate Middleton, Maison Martin Margiela, Naples, Georg Jensen, Pippa, Tiffany, Mens, Menswear, Giorgio Armani, Ann Demeulemeester, Italy, Prince William, Belt Buckles, Watches, Chains, Wallets, New York City, Esquire, Jewels, Cesare Attolini, Junya Watanabe, Leap Year, Kate Spade, David Yurman, Leap Day, Rolex, Faith Hope Consolo, Versani, Barney?S, Men?S, Triumph Motorcycle, Toywatch, Cartier, Bulgari, Hermes, Diesel, Christian Dior, Cerruti I88I, Baume & Mercier, Dolce & Gabbana, Azzaro Watches, Tag Heuer, Fossil, Christian Bernard, Dkny, Movado, Officina Del Tempo, Burberry, Chanel, IWC Watches, Michael Kors, Gucci, Callaway, Casio, Harley Davidson, Thierry Mugler, Concord, Skagen Watches, Swiss Army, Emporio Armani, Lucien Piccard, Raymond Weil, Dunlop, Technomarine, Invicta, Girard-Perregaux, Ebel, Charriol, Breitling, Croton, Bulova, Corum, New York News
Faith Hope Consolo

It's Leap Day! The date when by tradition, women can propose marriage to the men in their lives. Of course, women have been disregarding this for years, but today is a perfect excuse to buy a gift for your favorite guy.

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WATCH: "Treasures Of Heaven": Medieval Religious Relics At The British Museum

Posted 09.04.2011 | Arts
Read More: Crown of Thorns, Jewels, Medieval, Metropolitan Museum of Art, United Kingdom, Sculpture, Relics-and-Reliquaries, Gold, True Cross, Treasures of Heaven, UK Arts, British Museum, Religion, Art, Jesus Christ, Virgin Mary, Jesus of Nazareth, Christianity, Catholic Relics, Vatican, Video, Arts News

The British Museum's Treasures of Heaven: Saints, Relics, and Devotion in Medieval Europe exhibition is an extraordinary collection of religious objec...

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Royal Boot Camp: 16 Days and Counting

Lisa Mirza Grotts | Posted 06.13.2011 | Style
Read More: Engagement, Groomsmen, Royal Protocol, Royal Watcher, Prince William, Tea, Charles and Camilla, Page Boys, Beefeater, Gloves, Bridesmaids, Your Majesty, London, Catherine Middleton, Harrods, April 29, Morning Coat, Lounge Suit, Queen?S Diamond Jubilee, Feast of St. Catherine, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Cornwall, Wedding Etiquette, Clarence House, Social Etiquette, Tower of London, Diamonds, Windsor Knot, Hats, Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace, Queen Elizabeth, 2012 Summer Olympics, Wedding, Charles and Diana, Oxford, Jewels, Royal Boot Camp, Protocol, Tea at the Ritz, Fascinators, Hrh, Tiaras, Cutaway, Coronation, Bow, Curtsy, Style News
Lisa Mirza Grotts

If you're going to London for the Royal Wedding or just staying home to watch the coverage of the on television, here are some factoids that will help you enjoy it all to the fullest.

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Dressed for Success: Style vs. Trends

Lisa Mirza Grotts | Posted 05.27.2011 | Style
Read More: Healdsburg, Pants Suit Tuxedo, Dresses, T-Shirts, Personal Shopper, Personal Style, Fashion, Cocktail Attire, Suits, Casual Friday, The White House, Dress Shirts, Dress Etiquette, San Francisco Magazine, Sunday Best, Fashion Industry, Models TV Ads, Party, Wardrobe, Boutiques, Different, Harpers? Bazaar, Bogner Techno Pant, Pumps, Haute Couture, CoCo Chanel, Trends, Evening Bag, Season, White Tie, Less Is More, Style Is Eternal, Invitation, Susan Graf, Kid Gloves, Fashion Week, Evening Dress, Jeans, Vogue, Elizabeth Varnell, Jewels, Women, Style, Black Tie, Dress for Success, Helpers House of Couture, Weekend Wear, Fashions Fade, Department Stores, Chic, Sloppy, Blouses, Occasion, Slacks, Polos, Style News
Lisa Mirza Grotts

Of the over one hundred etiquette subjects I have taught, dress and etiquette are always in the top ten. Dressing is not like setting the table, where rules rule. Are there rules for dress? You bet, but there's a lot more freedom of style.

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Helen Yarmak: Rock And Royal at the Crown Penthouse Terrace

Anisha Lakhani | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
Read More: Mink, Playboy Enterprises, Jewels, Ayn Rand, Crown Building, Slidepollajax, Russia, Siberia, Rock and Royal, Fur, Helen Yarmak, New York News
Anisha Lakhani

Luxuries are the well-earned fruits of her dedication and keen eye for precision. She's the woman fellow Russian Ayn Rand idealized in her novels.

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North Carolina Farm Produces Largest Cut Emerald Ever Found In North America

AP | EMERY P. DALESIO | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style
Read More: Jewels, Emerald, North Carolina, North Carolina Farm Emerald, North Carolina Farm Gem, Farm Emerald, Style News

RALEIGH, N.C. — An emerald so large it's being compared with the crown jewels of Russian empress Catherine the Great was pulled from a pit near ...

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One-million-Pound Reward Offered In Britain's Biggest Jewelry Heist

AFP | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Read More: Jewels, UK Jewels Heist, British Jewels Heist, England, British Jewelry Robbery, Jewelery Heist, World News

A record reward of up to one million pounds was offered Friday to find the robbers who pulled off what is thought to be Britain's biggest jewellery he...

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