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Unload That Diamond! Advice for Selling an Unwanted Stone

by KellyFebruary 24, 2010 Fashion
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I was recently approached by a friend who inherited a diamond ring he had no need for, and had no real sentimental attachment to. He was looking to sell the ring and asked for my advice on the best way to go about this.  Of all the things to have extra of in your life, diamonds are [...]

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Get A Heart On: Valentine’s Inspired Fashions

by KellyJanuary 27, 2010 Fashion
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I know I know…Valentine’s Day = Barf, and almost everyone hates it.  But the pursuit and/or expression of love never ceases, so in celebration of that warm and fuzzy notion, I went in search of some love-related fashions.
I’ve never liked heart-shapes, probably because they are usually on childrens’ clothes or involved in tacky designs; but, [...]

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Photoshop Your Party Pics! The New Year is looking better already!

by KellyJanuary 14, 2010 Art, Media, and Entertainment
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After the holiday season, you undoubtedly have some great party pics you want to show off!  In this tutorial I will show you how to use basic Photoshop tools—including Brightness & Contrast, Hue & Saturation, and The Burn Tool—to give your pics a little kick!
Find an image file you wish to use, and open Photoshop.  The [...]

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I Do! White Metals: What’s the Deal, for Real?

by KellyNovember 25, 2009 Fashion
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Having worked as a custom jewelry designer, I often found that this is the time of year when I would get many engagement ring clients, and pretty much all of them would be going for sleek white metals to compliment their shiny new stone.  Although yellow gold has made a glorious comeback in the past [...]

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Kelly LOVES… Picks from Polyvore

by KellyNovember 5, 2009 Fashion
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Kelly Loves featuring Mike & Chris
I wouldn’t ordinarily say that I am someone who can define my own style, always put together a great look, or even that I am someone who loves to shop, but after trying polyvore.com for the first time I feel like I can put myself together like never before.
All I [...]

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Photoshop like a Pro: How to “Powder Puff” a Shiny Face!

by KellyOctober 28, 2009 Beauty
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Photoshop like a Pro: How to “Powder Puff” a shiny face!
Using the clone tool to get rid of shine, sweat, scars, zits, and more!
If you are like some of my friends, you are artistic, tasteful, and have access to Photoshop, but just don’t know exactly what to do with it.  This tutorial uses slightly more [...]

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