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by | September 8, 2012 · 11:00 am

Go West: Cowgirl Kicks

This season our favorite designers are making the Old West new again. With details as vast and varied as the frontier, there’s a cowgirl boot for every style. Dying to lasso fringe or wrangle studs? No matter which accent suits your fancy, most Western-inspired boots have low heels and mid-calf shafts. Translation: all-day comfort, year round. Giddy up!

Shop our picks: Kensie Branches & Blooms Floral-Print Dress & Sam Edelman Louie Booties, THML Polka-Dot Dress & BCBGeneration Bastille Western Booties, Gianni Bini Ruthie Dress & Lucky Brand Madonna Western-Inspired Boots
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Shop our picks: Chelsea & Violet Colored Denim Skinny Jeans & D.V. by Dolce Vita Lujan-2 Western-Inspired Boots, Joe´s Jeans The Skinny Jeans & Steve Madden Rifffle Western-Inspired Booties, Miss Me Jeans Heavy Metal Flap Skinny Jeans & Arturo Chiang Remi Western-Inspired Boots
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Shop our picks: Kensie Fuzzy Lace Dress & Lucchese Neomi Stitch Python-Print Boots, Adrianna Papell Strapless Rosette-Skirt Gown & Volatile Hustle Jeweled Harness Boots, JS Collections Illusion Neckline Dress & Frye Women´s Billy Pull-On Boots
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How will you style your cowgirl kicks this season?

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by | July 17, 2012 · 11:00 am

Bridal Shoe Trends

Even shoe-obsessed women must admit, finding the perfect dress is priority number 1 for your wedding-day look. But unlike most bridal gowns, your “I do” shoes can become a regular part of your wardrobe – a memento to your special day that you can wear any day.

With that in mind, hunt for wedding shoes that express your personal style. Browse our bridal shoe trends guide for inspiration.

As you can see, bridal rules are evolving. The only requirement? Your look should be as unique as you are.

Shop our picks Something New: Jessica Simpson Jaide 2 Leopard-Print Pumps; Something Sparkly: Antonio Melani Sierra Pumps; Something Feminine: Nina Neva Pumps; Something Blue: Gianni Bini Larissa Platform Pumps

What shoe will you rock on your wedding day?

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by | June 30, 2012 · 11:00 am

Bridal Style: The New Something Blue

We love taking a classic look and giving it a unique twist. So when this stylish bride rocked a Cezanne Turquoise Statement Necklace (and the matching Drop Earrings) on her big-day, we just had to give her props.

This creative touch served as her “something blue” and added a personal statement to her wedding day style.

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How will you stand out on your wedding day? Tell us in the comments!

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by | May 7, 2012 · 11:00 am

Bridal Registry Tips: 6 Shower Themes

If you’re planning a shower for the bride to-be, here are six themes that we like:

1. Honeymoon/Travel Shower: Give them gifts that say bon voyage: beach towels, a camera, a travel journal or picture frames for their favorite honeymoon photo. Plan a buffet with their travel destination in mind. If they’re headed somewhere tropical, serve exotic mixed drinks and teriyaki Asian-style foods. Decorate with maps and travel posters. More honeymoon/travel ideas.

2. Room-by-Room Shower: For couples who are focused on a new home together, have guests bring gifts for a particular room or area of the house – towels for the bathroom, a coffee maker for the kitchen, etc. More room-by-room ideas.

3. Entertainment Shower: For the couple who love a good show, ask guests to chip in to buy a new flat panel TV or entertainment system. Other gift ideas include DVDs and a fondue maker. Decorate with movie posters and play popular themes from movies and TV. More entertainment ideas.

4. Bar Shower: This is for the couple who love sampling and entertaining with wine, beer and cocktails. Ask guests to bring gifts that will help outfit the couple’s new bar. Gift ideas include a pair of champagne saucers, blenders, wine racks, and decanters. More barware ideas.

5. Gourmet Showers: Couples who love to cook will appreciate a theme devoted to gourmet cooking. Gift ideas include cookbooks, specialty knives, gourmet coffee makers and a food slicer. Throw a potluck dinner where every guest brings his or her own specialty. More gourmet ideas.

6. Recipe Shower: This type of shower is meant to broaden the bride and groom’s culinary skills. In the invitations, ask each guest to write down his or her favorite recipe and bring kitchen items needed for the preparation. As an example, a recipe for mama’s lasagna would require a deep dish lasagna pan; Belgian waffles, a waffle maker; cookies and baked goods, a bakeware set. Decorate with photos of food from cooking magazines. More recipe ideas.

Do you have a suggestion for a wedding shower theme? Tell us about it in the comments section. 

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by | April 2, 2012 · 10:00 am

Bridal Registry Tips: Selecting Your Flatware

Flatware, better known as “silverware,” is the ultimate combination of fashion and function. When you register for flatware, there are a number of factors to consider:

1. Composition: Most everyday flatware is made of stainless steel, a metal-based alloy comprised mostly of iron with chrome and nickel added in. Chrome is what gives flatware its shine, and nickel is added to make it durable. The highest quality composition is 18/10, which stands for 18 percent chrome and 10 percent nickel.  Flatware that’s 18/8 or 18/0 is less expensive but also less durable and tends to look worn after a time.

2. Appearance: Do you like the vintage look or do you prefer a more modern touch? There are options to fit all tastes and styles. For a more traditional look, try the Oneida Michelangelo flatware, which is crafted from a classical design and praised for its heirloom look and quality. For a more vintage feel, try Lenox Vintage Jewel flatware which is sleek, chic and perfect for both everyday and special occasion use. If you love antiques, then the Reed and Barton Hammered Antique flatware set is an ideal option.

3. Quantity: How much flatware you’ll be needing depends on how often you choose to throw dinner parties and events. Think about whether or not you plan to have holiday dinners or dinner parties with plenty of guests. Flatware sets, such as these from Oneida, can serve as few as four or as many as 12 people.

4. Place settings: The idea is to incorporate your flatware into place settings. Thus, it’s a good idea to choose flatware that coordinates with the other dinnerware you’re registered for. As an example, this fun Fiesta Masquerade 20-piece flatware set is highly versatile thanks to its multicolored shaft. It also coordinates well with several different colors of Fiesta dinnerware.

What kind of flatware do you like? Tell us about it in the comments section. 

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by | March 4, 2012 · 11:00 am

Bridal Registry Tip: Know Your Cookware

When filling out your wedding registry, it helps to know a thing or two about cookware. For instance, do you know which cookware is best suited for the different kinds of foods you’ll be preparing? Fried eggs come out better in a nonstick pan. Steaks sear better in stainless steel. Just a few examples. Let’s take a closer look.

1. Wolfgang Puck Stainless Steel 9″ Skillet. Great for pan-searing and pan-roasting meats and poultry. Ideal for acidic foods, such as tomato sauce, because it is nonreactive with both acid and alkaline foods; it also resists corrosion. Works great for deglazing, i.e., creating sauces and gravies from caramelized bits of food stuck to the pan. Usually dishwasher safe.

2. Paula Deen Hard-Anodized 12″ Skillet. This type of cookware is highly durable and long-lasting because of the electro-chemical process that renders it stronger than steel. Hard-anodized is ideal for preparing soups, stews and other slow-cook foods, which can exact a lot of wear and tear. Lightweight aluminum also makes it easier to handle heavy foods such as roasts. Hand wash only.

3. Le Creuset 9″ Enameled Cast Iron Skillet. Both handy and versatile, cast iron retains heat better than any other cookware, so it keeps food warmer longer. Cast iron is great for roasting or blackening foods. They work on the stove top, in the oven, outdoors over an open flame and can even be used to boil water. Wash with hot water and don’t over scrub.

4. All-Clad Stainless Steel 10″ Nonstick Fry Pan. This cookware is a must-have for those on a low-fat diet. Nonstick requires hardly any oil or fats to keep foods from sticking and thus use less oil. Ideal for foods such as fish and stir-fry, which are prone to sticking. Caring for your nonstick will help to preserve it for several years: use only wooden or plastic utensils when cooking with nonstick and never put it in the dishwasher. Clean with warm, soapy water by hand and avoid using anything abrasive.

See more cookware. What’s your favorite type of cookware? Let us know about it.

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by | February 13, 2012 · 8:16 am

Bridal Registry Tips: Dinnerware Buying Guide

Choosing the right dinnerware means more than choosing a beautiful pattern; one must also consider the material it’s made from. Learning the differences between bone china, stoneware, porcelain, and earthenware will help you make more informed decisions when it comes to choosing the dinnerware that will eventually become part of your daily life. So long as there is no metallic trim, all dinnerware should be considered appropriate for everyday use and dishwasher/microwave safe.

PORCELAIN

There are two types of porcelain 1) fine porcelain and 2) everyday porcelain. While both are fired at similar temperatures, everyday porcelain is thicker and more durable than fine porcelain. Known for its translucency, porcelain is strong, non-porous and chip resistant. Everyday porcelain is the best, most durable choice for dinnerware that takes daily wear and tear from children. An example of everyday porcelain is Fitz & Floyd Gourmet Dinnerware. An example of fine porcelain is the popular Noritake Platinum Wave China. Porcelain is typically dishwasher, oven and microwave safe (as long as there is no metallic trim).

BONE CHINA

Bone china is known for its milky-white tone and translucent quality. Essentially, bone china is a blending of fine china (porcelain) with bone ash, which is then double-fired. As a result, bone china boasts a lightweight quality while being extremely strong and chip resistant. Lenox Opal Innocence, Lenox Chirp Dinnerware, and Vera Wang by Wedgwood Grosgrain China are examples of fine bone china. Bone china maintains its luxury status because of the high quality of the raw materials used.

STONEWARE

Stoneware, such as Noble Excellence Toscano Dinnerware, remains a popular dinnerware choice. Stoneware is tough, impermeable and perfect for everyday use. This plate material is known by its solid heft, which makes it incredibly long-lasting, and is often glazed for a long-lasting sheen. It’s also typically microwave and dishwasher safe.

EARTHENWARE

Earthenware is the oldest of all dinnerware and among the most popular. Earthenware, such as this Daniel Cremieux Home Marie Antoinette Dinnerware, is often fired at lower temperatures and is typically fully glazed to make it watertight and durable. Craftsmen prefer earthenware because it’s easier to work with, but couples tend to love the richer colors and patterns that are possible when the clay is fired at these lower temperatures.

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