Spanx is famous for a reason. They’re the original shapewear brand, offering various bodysuits, shorts, briefs, and more to cinch women in and give them the silhouette they’re looking for to make whatever their outfit is – from wedding dresses to workwear – look smoother and sleeker. But they’re not the only name in the […]
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Bottom Line Up Front Summary: To cut right to the chase, if I have to choose between these two, I prefer Zola here because of its inherent flexibility for smaller and boutique registry partners (as well as the big names) and the more flexible structure overall. Definitely check out the latest Zola promotions here. Zola
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Getting ready for the big day, but not sure if Amazon Registry or Zola is the best option for you? Been there, done that! You are in the right place. TL;DR: If all you need is a simple registry (and everything you need is on Amazon), then Amazon Registry is okay, but the far more professional
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Since its beginning in New York City in 1837, Tiffany and Company has been one of the leading designer jewelers in the United States, long before names like Angara and Blue Nile existed. And still tops the list of top designers, continually topping quarterly estimates for revenue. But things are changing. Bottom Line Up Front
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Has walking repeatedly by jewelry stores in the mall been giving you ideas about tying the knot yourself? There’s a reason for that. In-mall jewelry retailers like Zales and Kay Jewelers are strategically placed to familiarize customers with the sight of their stores and the sound of their name – and to stoke the emotions
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Where to Buy Moissanite Rings Bottom Line Up Front Summary: We think it is safe to say that overall Forever-Mossanite wins (particularly for CUSTOMIZED rings), due to being a superior online experience (and up and comer) with EXCELLENT customer service, but close runner-ups are the more recent (and current market leader) Charles & Colvard here and
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The most common thing you’ll hear when shopping for a diamond ring is the reference to the 4C’s: color, clarity, cut and carat. While other factors and terms are important, and we’ll divulge those as well, knowing the 4C’s is Diamond 101. Up until the mid-20th century, there was no standard by which to judge
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A preference for yellow gemstones in jewelry signals a warm, open, and optimistic personality. If this is you, maybe you’d like to display your own sunny disposition on your finger! Yet, a cursory look will show that yellow gemstones can be uncommon, hard-to-find, and sometimes quite expensive. This guide gives you ten of the best
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Imagine just having a beautiful ceremony and heading off to a honeymoon to New Zealand. Then imagine, hundreds of thousands of miles in the air during a connecting flight, you get another surprise: cards and notes from 130 passengers wishing you well. Fantastical as it sounds, that’s precisely what happened for Bride Kelli Shultz this
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To say a diamond ring is worth a million dollars is a gross under-exaggeration. Bottom Line Up Front Summary: Overall, I found the sheer selection, varieties of cuts, and diamond prices to be superior at Blue Nile here. That said, if sustainable sourcing (or lab created diamonds) are what you are looking for, Brilliant Earth
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