For photo shoots here at Brides Houston, we get up close and personal with lots of beautiful jewelry—we have to borrow amazing necklaces, bracelets, and earrings to try on the models (yes, it is as fun as it sounds, but we have to return everything we borrow!). I’m always so delighted when we receive the gorgeous pieces from Whiteflash.com, which I was recently thrilled to find is based in Houston.

I met Whiteflash.com’s CEO Debi Wexler at a recent event and we discussed some trends in bridal jewelry. “I think brides are looking for just a hint a sparkle these days,” she said. “In terms of bracelets and necklaces, sometimes simple pieces say more.” She highlighted Whiteflash’s “A Cut Above” diamond studs, saying they look especially great on brides who wear their hair half-up, half-down. As for necklaces, she recommends solitaire pendants for brides wearing dresses with low necklines. For a bit more sparkle, the “Diamonds by the Yard” necklaces are another great choice.

As for me, I’m a huge fan of Whiteflash.com’s blue sapphire drop earrings—what an amazing and totally decadent “something blue!” —Kim Forrest, Assistant Editor, Brides Local Magazines

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From: EOnline Awards shows are usually a zoo, but this one was actually a circus, with rapper T-Pain hitting the red carpet riding an elephant. The rest of the best of young Hollywood was on hand, too, though most of them weren’t wearing mile-high top hats. Even so, they all looked fly, from Lauren Conrad and her sheer perkiness to Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus puckering. From Rihanna getting disturbed to Britney getting awarded and Xtina getting crazy onstage…check ‘em out in our 2008 MTV Music Video Awards gallery. It’s been a busy week for our celebrity fashionistas! Between L.A., N.Y. and Toronto, Hollywood went global.

Of course no stranger to fashion, Lauren Conrad chose not one but three diamond bracelets from WhiteFlash.com to wear with her white dress to the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards (VMA’s) on Sunday.
18K White Gold Twist Bezel Link Bracelet, $2989.
18k White Gold Diamond Flower Cluster Bangle, $2998.                                 
14K White Gold Full Bezel Scattered Tennis Bracelet, $2600. (pictured below)

LC flashed her perfect smile as she meandered around the arrivals area sporting a cleavage-baring tank-style minidress teamed with a pair of silver peep-toe heels. But her pearly whites were not the only thing that The Hills star flashed on the red carpet!

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From: stylist.com  Luxury handbags, how many of us own them? Not many this season if our unfortunate economic crisis has anything to do with. However, not everyone is cutting into their monthly Starbucks stipends to don the finer things in life.

According to the most recent Luxury Institute Survey, the rich are getting richer. And their accessory of choice? Judith Leiber handbags.

1,048 wealthy women, “wealthy” meaning they take in an average of $348k a year and have a average net-worth of $3.5 million, were asked which handbag brands the coveted the most. While Jimmy Choo, Hermes, and Tod’s ranked fairly high on their lists, it was Judith Leiber’s clutches that are the undisputed favorite amongst the bougie set.

As the survey espouses: “The Judith Leiber brand is rated as much for being a work of art as it is rated a luxury by the only pundits who count -wealthy consumers who can buy the brands. Our impartial surveys are based on the principle that highly educated, discerning luxury consumers have the ultimate expertise and trustworthiness in luxury consumption. The Luxury Institute conducts its research with independent panels, and uses third party analytical firms to tabulate the results so that the true voice of luxury consumers is amplified for the benefit of their peers and industry executives alike.”

And now you know. So the next time you have a big red carpet event, choose Judith Leiber, darlings.

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Bling, bling! Check out the rocks these A-listers are wearing! It’s hard not to crave the fantastic sparkle of celebrity engagement rings. The only problem? The cost, which most of us everyday-celebrity type of gals just can’t afford. The trends of Hollywood are updated every week and Whiteflash.com is ready to help you custom design your own celebrity inspired ring. Whiteflash.com has an extensive gallery of engagement rings and wedding sets that are sure to satisfy. So whether it is the latest diamond rings or any other jewelry, Whiteflash always has something new for you.  Best of all, with these brilliant jewels will be sure to turn heads like these celebrity engagement rings! Stay on top of our latest trends by browsing through our newest  jewelry designs.

From:  UsMagazine.com

Tracey Edmonds

Size: 8 carats
Setting: Cartier fancy yellow emerald-cut diamond with white diamond baguettes set in platinum
Estimated value: $400,000
Bling details: “This contemporary ring is very hip, like Tracey,” Lane says of the film producer’s showstopper from Eddie Murphy, 46. Unlike her glitzy rock, their I do’s, Edmonds, 40, has said, will be “fun and casual - small.”

Katharine McPhee

Size: Approximately 3-plus carats
Setting: Oval-cut yellow diamond with pink pave diamonds set in platinum
Estimated value: $100,000
Bling details: The American Idol runner-up, 23, started showing off this classically cut colored stone from actor Nick Cokas, 42, in November.

Nicolette Sheridan

Size: Approximately 5 carats
Estimated value: $150,000
Bling details: In 2005, Sheridan sported an almost 3-carat gem from her ex, but traded up when old flame Michael Bolton proposed last year. A Sheridan pal tells Us the star borrowed a similar ring for the 2006 SAG Awards and bets ’she told Michael that is the ring she wanted.”

Beth Ostrosky

Size: 5.2 carats
Setting: Emerald-cut diamond with side stones set in platinum
Estimated value: $250,000
Bling details: “The wedding plans are under way!” Ostrosky, 35, tells Us of her nuptials to shock jock Howard Stern, 53, who proposed on Valentine’s Day with this art deco-style sparkler he designed with jeweler Richie Winick.

Salma Hayek

Size: Approximately 5-plus carats
Setting: Oval-cut diamond with trillions set in platinum
Estimated value: $200,000
Bling details: “It’s powerful,” jeweler Neil Lane tells Us of the ring Hayek, 41, got from fiance (and father of 3-month-old Valentina) Franois-Henri Pinault, 45.

Katherine Heigl

Size: 3 carats
Setting: Pear-shaped diamond flanked by pave diamonds
Bling details: Designed by jeweler Ryan Ryan, the sparkler has sentimental value. Half of the platinum band is from her mother’s own engagement ring.

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Size: Approximately 1.5 carats
Setting: Round solitaire diamond with floral diamonds set in platinum
Estimated value: $45,000
Bling details: Hewitt, 28, said yes when Scottish actor Ross McCall, 31, presented her with this antique family gem in November. “She’s very girlie,” Lane says. “A vintage ring is perfect!”

Mariah Carey

Size: 17-carat Setting: Square, emerald-cut fancy light pink diamond, surrounded by 58 intense pink diamonds, flanked by two half-moon diamonds
Estimated value: $2.5 million
Bling details: The singer, 38, wed Nick Cannon, 27, April 30 in the Bahamas. On his finger? An equally fabulous diamond encrusted band.

Carmen Electra

Size: 1.5-2-carat
Setting: Black diamond solitaire, with a platinum band inset with white diamonds
Estimated value: $100,000
Bling details: The twice-married star 36, wouldn’t spill details on how rocker Rob Patterson, 37, popped the question but she said it was, “wonderful and sweet.”

Scarlett Johansson

Size: 3 carats
Setting: Round brilliant solitaire on an intertwined yellow gold band
Estimated value: $30,000
Bling details: Johansson confirmed her engagement to actor Ryan Reynolds, 31, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala in New York City May 5.

Fergie

Size: 3-4 carats
Setting: Diamond solitaire on a a platinum band
Estimated value: $75,000
Bling details: “It’s an original,” the singer, 33, has gushed of her ring from Josh Duhamel, 35, who popped the question in December 2007. “He did a good job!”

Jessica Alba

Size: 5 carats
Setting: Asscher cut diamond surrounded by pave diamonds on a pave diamond band
Estimated value: $100,000
Bling details: Mom-to-be Alba, 27, (who is due any day) was spotted over Christmas 2007 sporting a ring from Cash Warren, 29

Ashlee Simpson

Size: Approximately 4 carats
Setting: Square cushion cut diamond set in pave diamonds
Estimated value: $100,000
Bling details: “It’s definitely a big diamond!” the singer, 23, raved. “I go, ‘Oh, my God, I can’t believe its on my hand!” Hubby-to-be Pete Wentz, 28, designed the gem.

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From: Dauphine’s Blogspot  Jewelry has been part of human already I must say. I love jewelries to wear them and as an investment for myself just in case for emergency. The brighter side is jewelry could look us more elegant or something makes looks us sophisticated. When I see people wearing jewelries are just blooming I don’t know it’s just something in me that I adore people who wear jewelries or it’s the jewelry that I adore most lol! I know some of you there are looking for best place affordable ones that meet your needs. Well look no further guys cos you can find amazing diamond jewelry in whiteflash.com, a home of the world’s most “Visually Balanced” diamond cut: “A Cut Above”. The Internet’s most refined selection of Loose Diamonds, Hearts & Arrows diamonds and engagement rings is now at your fingertips. Whiteflash.com, Inc is a specialist on-line diamond boutique with a history of offering the discerning on-line buyer diamonds that exceed the world’s highest standards for craftsmanship and performance. It is also the Internet’s premium designer and provider of custom diamond jewelry creations and offers an exquisite designer collection of diamond engagement rings and platinum and gold settings. They also provide in-depth diamond education to help facilitate and guide you through your decision making process. Whether youre choosing the perfect diamond engagement ring or wedding band - or designing it with the help of our RingCreator - expect a Brilliant diamond buying experience. If you are looking for best jewelries Whiteflash.com is the right place for you to get them.

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I saw this on the news this morning and it really touched my heart. I thought it was something we should all watch! Ashley

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AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW is all we can say!

Here is Ashley’s “baby” Marley. She’s a Teacup Yorkie. CUTE does not BEGIN to describe her!!

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