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Unicorn Fashion

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Did you try the Unicorn Frappucino last weekend? Or were you not up for the long lines and sour sugar bomb? Either way, make a more lasting unicorn statement with a little magical fashion. If you want a subtle way to show your unicorn love, a little rainbow highlighter or a chic necklace add a touch of magic to any outfit. Rainbow Highlighter, Forever 21, $5.90 | Geometric Unicorn Necklace, Amazon, $15.80 A rainbow dress is the perfect backdrop for any unicorn accessories, while a skull shirt brings an edge to the super sweet unicorn look. Tie Dye Maxi, 6pm, $27.54 | Unicorn Skull Tee, Hot Topic, $22.90 Take your unicorn to work with a basic button down or skate around town in this unicorn dress (which comes in a bunch of colors). Unicorn Blouse, Amazon, $55 | Unicorn Skater Dress, Amazon, $22.99 From the front, these unicorn leggings look like painted rocks, but from behind, it's all unicorn. Don't let a little rain dampen the magic with a packable...

April Birthstones: A different diamond

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I know diamonds are supposed to be a girl's best friend, but I never been fond of them. April's birthstone is sparkly, sure, but that's not really my style. I find myself more attracted to "fake" diamonds like Herkimer diamonds (which are crystals), rustic and unique settings, or even uncut stones. What sort of diamond is your best friend? These natural rose cut hexagon diamond stud earrings from LexLuxe don't look like the typical diamond earrings. (Starting at $428) This raw crystal necklace from AbizaJewelry isn't a real diamond necklace, but that doesn't mean it lacks real style. ($38.89) This floating "diamond" necklace from Akamatra may not contain a real diamond, but I love that it forgoes the typical settings for a cage. ($24) Rough cut diamonds have an entirely different look to their precisely cut, sparkly siblings. I love the more rustic appearance and the unique setting of this Raw Diamond Engagement Ring from ...

Heart U 4Ever: 4 Anatomical Hearts for V-Day

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Valentine's Day fashion doesn't have to be sugary sweet. Add some appropriate edge by ditching the cutesy hearts and flowers and going for something more anatomically correct. We've all seen anatomical heart necklaces, but this elaborate Lace Anatomical Heart Choker takes the statement to a whole new level. ( Hot Topic, $12.90 ) If dressing up for Valentine's isn't your jam, go casual with this Anatomical Heart Oversized Top . There's no reason not to be cozy for a low-key date night. ( ThinkGeek, $24.99 ) If dressing up is your style, make sure you stand out from the red, pink and heart-covered dresses everyone else is wearing with this  Anatomical Heart Dress . ( OhMeOhMyClothing, Etsy, $86.50 ) Whether you love Valentine's Day and want to be decked out literally head to toe for the holiday, you hate the cheesy love stuff and want to hide your holiday tribute, these  Anatomical Heart Socks are perfect. ( Amazon, $11.99 ) Which anatomical h...

Etsy Shop of the Week: Todd Borka

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Todd Borka is a French illustrator who creates custom portraits from photographs. The shop as a whole offers a wide selection of custom portraits options. The whimsical portraits can be ordered as prints, on key chains or as unique pendants . Personalized jewelry seems to be all the rage lately, especially if you're familiar with most home party-based jewelry businesses. These pendants actually don't cost much more than a lot of charmed-based personalized jewelry and they are entirely unique, handcrafted and a perfect gift or (treat for yourself). Pendants with original portrait creation range from $60 to $78. Visit Todd Borka on Etsy .

Art Deco Jewelry

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At least once a week, I post pictures of j ewelry to our Facebook page. While looking through that file the other day, I realized I have an Art Deco preference. The jewelry below is nearly 100 years old, but it's so simple yet detailed that you could wear it now without it screaming vintage . That's not too surprising consider that many classic jewelry styles from Chanel's pearls to Bulgari's snakes debuted at this time. Platinum, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires were popular materials during the boom of the 1920s, but I'm fond of the era's fondness for less precious materials like onyx, jade and lapis. No need to hang on to your wallet. These antique pieces by Cartier and Tiffany are out of most budgets.

Project Design: The Fault In Our Stars

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Today, the Fault in Our Stars opens in theaters. The book was beautiful. Yes, it's a sad story, but it's also funny and hopeful and, best of all, honest. There are a few small jewelry items inspired by the story. Which is your favorite? TFiOS Fell in Love Bracelet by emerydrive Two Stars Gold Necklace by TheDirection Some Infinities Stamped Necklace by StellaStamped Personalized Infinity Necklace by tyrahandmadejewelry Wish-granting Factory Necklace by PaperHeartGallery poll by twiigs.com

Project Design: Better Graduation Jewelry

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When I graduated from high school, I recieved several keepsake necklaces with the year or a little graduation cap on them. They were very sweet gifts, but I never wore any of them. They were given to me on the day of my graduation party. I didn't open them until the next day so I had no graduation-related occasion left for which to wear them. And when else do you where such specifically themed jewelry? I would advocate that cash is the best grad gift (college is expensive!), but if you want to give something more meaningful (or a trinket in addition to the money), these necklaces will offer inspiration and encouragement for years to come. This Girl Reaches for the Stars Necklace by erinpelicano Compass Necklace by SusiDjewelry Winston Churchill Quote Necklace by FragileEliteDesign Personalized Envelope Locket Necklace (Add your own message) by CaptureMyArt Emerson Quote Necklace by BookishCharm poll by twiigs.com

Pearl Statement Necklaces for 4 Budgets

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Snow queens have me thinking of pearls. True, crystals will be more on point, but pearls have a snowy luster. While they are every bit as dressy, I feel they are less demanding of your attention than shiny rhinestones. Any of these necklaces would look equally at home with a little black dress, grey tee and jeans, or a red sweater dress. No matter the color or the style, pearls are the perfect accessory.   large textured glass pearl necklace, Lord & Taylor $55 mother of pearl and crystal collar, Neiman Marcus Last Call $133 (sale) endless pearl strand, Macy's $211 (sale) multistrand pearl necklace with crystal fox, Alexis Bittar at Saks Fifth Avenue $425

Ear Cuffs and Wraps

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As much as I've griped about the resurgence of 90s fashion, I greet the return of ear cuffs with open arms. I love funky, weird jewelry anyway. (If you follow our Facebook , you know I've been posting mad amounts of celebrity ear bobbles.) Why not wear earrings in a new (old) way? This round is bolder and flashier than my 1996 "Celtic" silver-toned cuff too. If you are considering buying into this trend, read the fine print. For those of you who've never taken the piercing plunging, many of these styles just hang or clip in place. Some styles, however, require a piercing. Often these earrings are not sold in pairs, as they are meant to be worn alone or asymmetrically.   Top: pearl ear cuff/stud, Amazon $27 dangling black beads ear wrap, Amazon $20 black dragon wrap and stud, Amazon $30 dangling spikes ear wrap, Macy's $18.50 rhinestone ear wrap, BCBG Max Azria $36 Bottom:  sunburst ear wrap, BCBG Max Azria $24 (also available in silver ) disc ear...

I Wish I Could Buy Those Earrings

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I hate finding cute earrings because I can't wear them. I got my ears pierced when I was nine, but after letting them grow back and piercing them again, they got more sensitive each year. I don't typically have a problem with metals, only metals that go through my ears. I'm not even sure if my ears are even still pierced because I don't have any gold earrings, which is the only type I can wear. So, no earrings for me. At least, no earring that go through my ears. Until I opened my stocking on Christmas. My mom got me these clip-on converters. You slide a post earring into them and wear it like a clip on! (They sell them for wire earrings too, but I haven't found as nice of a set online yet). I forgot to try them out on New Year's Eve, but I'm going to wear them out once the snow and ice in Michigan let me leave the house. Pictured: Gold and Silver Clip-on Earring Converters, Amazon, $11.39

Shopping Statement Bracelets

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There are two big trends in bracelets right now. One is to stack a bunch of tiny bracelets of mixed materials so that your arm looks like a flea market. The second is to spend a few hundred dollars on several similar yet vaguely different bangles. I would rather save my money by purchasing one statement bracelet, and my arm won't clack when I move either. Top: gem and flower bracelet, Betsey Johnson on Amazon $60 circles bracelet, Met Museum $85  rhinestone mint leather wrap bracelet on Amazon $14 Middle: white leather and gold frame cuff, Simply Soles $45 red links, Juicy Couture on Amazon $48 moth cuff, Anthropologie $38 Bottom: coral and pearl bangle, Juicy Couture on Amazon $60 peacock feather bracelet, Met Museum $155 pearl strands, Shop Bop $38

Pick of the Week: Crystal Bullets

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Want! My style leans toward the ultra feminine, so I like to contrast that with odd jewelry. These green crystal earrings simultaneously remind me of bullets, lipstick tubes, and Superman's Fortress of Solitude. As a bonus, they match the emerald and mint we've all been buying this season. $53 for gold plated crystal earrings isn't a bad price either.