You hear the engagement ring terms being thrown around — cushion-cut, bezel, princess — but do you know what it means? If you choose to get engaged, will you know what you want? There's a surfeit amount of styles to choose from — enough to leave you dizzy — so we're going to test your bling knowledge. When you're done here, be sure to check out our other wedding stories! Question 1 of Read more
Even if you're single and loving it, there's something alluring about being a bride. That's why we're kicking off wedding season with a month of can't-miss editorial on the best dresses, rings, shoes, and party outfits for a wedding. To kick it off, we're starting at Step 1: the ring. While few women want to resist a big, old-fashioned diamond ring, there are plenty of gorgeous, nontraditional Read more
If you've ever seen the movie Blood Diamond then you'll realise the importance of ethical diamonds. The industry is notoriously corrupt so it's refreshing to know that jewellery designers Ingle & Rhode are working hard to bring you ethical diamonds. We caught up with them to find out why it is so important to know where your jewels have come from. Why are ethically sourced diamonds so Read more
Diamonds are a girls best friend but pearls are a classic too. It's difficult to decide between the two as obviously you are lucky to own either but if you had to, which do you prefer? Diamonds or Pearls? Source Do you Prefer Diamonds or Pearls? Diamonds Pearls Neither I can't possible decide! Read more
This weekend, British model Lily Cole showed her Diamond Jubilee spirit by sharing a photo of a Queen Elizabeth II manicure. The English model has been at Cannes Film Festival promoting her latest film, Confession of a Child of the Century this week with her blue nails, but she caught Jubilee fever and captured Her Majesty's likeness on a thumb. Several beauty brands have embraced the Queen's Read more
Last night at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, a host of British fashion designers dressed their model muses as living examples of their work and headed to A Celebration Of The Arts event to meet the Queen. The Diamond Jubilee shindig saw Henry Holland with Agyness Deyn in a floor-length blue number, Vivienne Westwood with Lily Cole in a corseted ballgown, and Christopher Kane with Caroline Read more
This weekend in France, Cheryl Cole went for all-out glamour on the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival. The British singer made an entrance at the Amour premiere on Sunday in a dramatic Stephane Rolland jersey gown that ended in train of red ostrich feathers. Cheryl, who was at Cannes in her role as L'Oreal beauty ambassador, teamed the dress with a matching red clutch and nails plus diamond Read more
As well as Diamond Jubilee perfumes, the beauty world is celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's milestone by bringing out special nail products. From Union Jack inspired colours and nail art to brand new shades, you can show your appreciation for Her Majesty on your fingertips. Click through to shop Jubilee nail lacquers from Nails Inc, Butter London, OPI, Max Factor and Mavala, and tell me which you Read more
Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee has inspired many perfumers to create scents in honour of this milestone. Floral notes feature heavily in the celebratory fragrances, with that most royal of flowers, rose a popular choice. Click through to shop Jubilee perfumes from Yardley, Floris, Bond No. 9 and Penhaligon's, plus a crystal decanter, and tell me which takes your fancy! Read more
