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Baroque Versus Traditional Pearls: What's the Difference?

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Baroque Versus Traditional Pearls: What's the Difference?

How Do You Like Your Pearls?  Unlike any other, pearls are unique gemstones in that they’re created by living creatures. Although they have a fair bit of history behind them, many jewelers are in agreement that they’ve never been quite as popular as they are today. Vogue just published 2023's jewelry trends and pearls continue to make the list and grow in popularity every year. Over the last few years, baroque pearls have been making the rounds on the red carpet. Celebrities like Dakota Johnson, Kiera Knightley, Emma Watson and Miley Cyrus have sported various types of baroque pearl jewelry. Pearls...

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The Colors of Love: Add Pink & Red for Valentine's Day

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The Colors of Love: Add Pink & Red for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day Colors When it comes to Valentine’s Day, there are two colors that always come to mind: red and pink. But do you know why these colors are associated with love? Let's explore the meaning of pink and red and why they are often used as Valentine’s Day colors. We will also take a look at some famous examples of these colors being used in relation to love! The color red has symbolized passion, desire, and love for centuries. Since its origin, red dye was very difficult and expensive to get, so it became a favorite color for the...

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Merino Wool Makes Environmentally Friendly Knitwear

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Merino Wool Makes Environmentally Friendly Knitwear

Thermoregulating & Biodegradable Fiber Merino wool is a natural fiber that is environmentally friendly, biodegradable and an excellent thermoregulator. Naturally lighter and softer than any other wool, Merino wool is easy to wear next to skin and keeps your body at a comfortable temperature in any weather conditions. Through a process known as “absorption”, the fabric absorbs humidity and retains heat when temperatures are cold and humid. Conversely, when it’s hot, the wool uses the “evaporation” process to release humidity, making the body feel cool. Given these outstanding qualities Merino wool is sought after in the textile world and is...

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Cara & The Sky Handmade Knits

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Cara & The Sky Handmade Knits

Consciously Designed, Made in the UK Knitwear Cara & The Sky is an independent British brand born from a desire to inspire positivity - bringing color, unique style and sustainable handmade knits to the free spirited. All of their consciously crafted designs, include unique twist, color and stitch combinations, and have been developed by founder Cara Melzack. Cara & The Sky handmade knits are all produced in the UK.    Create A Right Attitude & Reach The Sky Choosing to dance to the beat of their own drum, creating timeless, high-quality and limited collections Cara & The Sky handmade knits...

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How To Freshen Up Your Closet For 2023

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How To Freshen Up Your Closet For 2023

New Year, New Wardrobe Ideas  The New Year is a great time to think about refreshing your closet.  We all have things taking up space in our closet that we aren’t wearing anymore. How we feel when we get dressed is really important to our overall wellbeing.  Start 2023 fresh by donating these older items to charity to make room for some new stylish pieces.  And when we choose slow fashion by independent designers over fast fashion, we look good and feel good.  shop new arrivals >> Our Top Picks: The 'go with everything' belt shop belts >> The Statement Necklace...

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