There are several reasons to consider Rosec Jewelry. The company specializes in homemade fine jewelry including certified diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, pearls, and semi-precious gemstones at not cheap but affordable prices. Their skilled artisans have been jewelers for 15+ years and they only work with hallmarked gold, 925 sterling silver, and certified and ethically sourced gemstones.
Monday, March 24, 2025
Rosec Jewelry For Customized Handmade Fine Jewelry
There are several reasons to consider Rosec Jewelry. The company specializes in homemade fine jewelry including certified diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, pearls, and semi-precious gemstones at not cheap but affordable prices. Their skilled artisans have been jewelers for 15+ years and they only work with hallmarked gold, 925 sterling silver, and certified and ethically sourced gemstones.
Sunday, March 2, 2025
My Favorite Oscar Dresses 2025
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A few attendees not on my list of favs wore gowns that fashion editors might choose because they are look-at-me different, but I'm sticking with timeless.
Best Actor: Timothée Chalamet in A Complete Unknown
Best Actress: Cynthina Erivo in Wicked
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Together Let's Critique MacDuggal's Trapeze Dress
The frock's pleats and ruffles at the bottom are ultra-flattering. Loose and lovely draping complements most body types.
Personally, I like a dress a tad longer than this MacDuggal one, the skirt to hang 1 - 2 inches above the knee. An extreme mini-dress is also more casual and less versatile.Thursday, February 20, 2025
Meet The Floto Milano Crossbody Shoulder Bag
Sometimes I regret not buying Coach's full-sized Cassie Crossbody bag before it was discontinued, an action by Coach that surprises me. Nowadays you can get a smaller Cassie 19, which is still a terrific bag, yet too small (7 inches long) to hold my essentials. With the Cassie 19, I'd have to carry a tote too.
Let me introduce you to Floto, an American small business that sells bags handcrafted in Italy on Amazon.
The retailer's Floto Miano Crossbody Shoulder Bag is a twin style to Coach's Cassie Crossbody bag for 1/3 of the price! The Floto bag is certified full-grain Italian leather (namely calfskin). The leather is hand-stained to patina by artisans in Tuscany to look better over time.
It comes in 2 sizes: Large: 8.5"W x 3.5"D x 6"H and Small: 7". The Floto Crossbody is shaped so similarly to the Cassie and has the same turnover closure plus 3 compartments to organize daily necessities such as a back pocket with a zipper to fit a cell phone. It's such a timeless and popular style!
With customer service, a warehouse, and a leather workshop located in Connecticut, the leather merchant offers a lifetime limited warranty meaning it strives to make good if anything goes wrong with the normal usage of its bag.
Amazon is bad for small businesses when they can't compete, yet a positive aspect is Amazon also gives small businesses a platform to sell their creations if or before they can afford to open brick-and-mortar stores. It's an opportunity for small businesses to reach and sell to customers far and wide.For consumers, it's safe to buy online from unfamiliar small businesses due to Amazon's free returns policy. Still, I'm committed to mindful shopping as I don't want to see a change in Amazon's free returns policy. Nowadays more retailers require customers to return items in-store to avoid fees because of abuses of online free returns. In appreciation for great customer care, let's treat everybody's money as if it were our own! Savvy Shoppers expect to be treated in good faith by retailers and are fair to retailers with generous return policies!
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
New Swimwear Arrivals at Lands End
If you need a reason to hop on your treadmill or exercise bike and cut out that junk food here it is, the launch of Lands End Slender Suit Collection.
IMHO the majority of women don't want to look like either grannies or strippers at the beach. Lands End designs swimwear that is dignified, flattering, classy, and adorable on every body type.
A suit that suits you! Stylish swimwear to cover everything needed without looking either dowdy or like a woman trying to pick up customers at the pool. Traditional bottoms, swim dresses, and swim shorts will hide any problem areas.
Sunday, February 9, 2025
#Shorts: Jeweler Terry Quinn's 5 Ways to Save On Lab Grown Diamonds
As stated again and again on THE SAVVY SHOPPER, lab-grown diamonds are physically, chemically, and optically the same as natural (mined) diamonds. Nowadays the process of growing diamonds in a lab has gotten so good that jewelers and customers alike can't tell them apart. If diamonds are grown in a lab, it must be stated so on the diamond because it is so difficult to tell them apart.
The first tip I learned from Terry today is to go with IGI ratings when buying lab-grown diamonds and GIA ratings when buying natural-grown diamonds. IGI and GIA are both reputable diamond grading institutions that use advanced technology and skilled gemologists to certify diamonds but until the perception changes GIA is still the most trusted for natural diamonds. GIA grades fewer lab-grown diamonds than IGI. Lab-grown diamonds will be more expensive and the selection of diamonds less if rated by GIA.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Look What's Happening At Uniqlo
What's happening at Uniqlo, one of my favorite retailers for basics? Their lifewear clothing, which is designed with a ton of Japanese innovation, is ultra-affordable!
So now I'll answer the question: It's a fantastic time to buy winter coats and accessories or wool knits at reduced prices from sizes XXS - XXL. At brick-and-mortar Uniqlo stores, there are usually plenty of colors and sizes left. Online tends to sell out quicker because some of Uniqlo's if-you-know-you-know customers don't have brick-and-mortar stores where they live so the inventory sells out faster online.
Monday, February 3, 2025
5 Coach Bags Going From Office To Dinner
When you spend the day at the office but plan to have coffee, drinks, or dinner with friends after work you want a bag that holds all your essentials and yet can easily travel with you. As a big Coach fan, it's where I would always look first for fine leather or canvas bags at affordable, sane prices: See Coach, Coach Outlet and the Coach page on Amazon.
I'll feature 5 recommendations for bags that are compact and come in several colors or textures plus share one huge benefit that makes each one travel-friendly. All have straps, either a shoulder or crossbody strap for hands-free portability!
The above 4 also have side compartments and pockets to organize all your necessities so you can reach in to grab items without a search or emptying your bag. It makes it simple to travel light. Still, there's a 5th bag I'm obsessed with right now for the woman who can't travel quite as light. Perhaps you need a tote to take papers, water, a computer, or an umbrella home after leaving work:
Maggie Tote Bag
The Maggie Tote, our 5th bag, is bigger, professional, dressy, and ultra gorgeous! What a stunning and versatile bag ... as are all 5 Coach bags. Dressy in the right color! Of course, patterns or canvas tend to be a bit more casual. You can pick your color, according to lifestyle and how you wish to use your bag.
Golly, I really love the tote! Want, need, want, Ahhhhhhh😱Coach temptation strikes again!!👜🦖