Turquoise has been sought after for centuries for it’s beauty and healing powers. Well known for it’s uses in Native American jewelry and carvings, it has been used for centuries and dates back to ancient Egypt as evidenced by turquoise jewelry found in the ancient Egyptian tombs. This popular stone can range in color from vivid sky blue to a yellowish green color and is found in mines all over the world. Although quite porous in nature, most turquoise has been stabilized for use in modern jewelry which renders it less apt to chip and protects it from discoloration due to exposure from body oils. Turquoise can be strung as beads, carved into animal fetishes and combined with a variety of other stones to make striking handmade jewelry.

Whether you love shoes or not, there are ten shoes every woman should have. Did you know there are actually only a basic 8 shoe designs and every style of shoe out there are a variation of 1 of these 8 shoe designs. "see a shoe and pick it up and all day long you'll have good luck" - Andy Warhol...

Wearing high heels is a way for a woman to accentuate her image and style. While there are different designs and fashions for high heels: from soft and classy to wild and bold, most women agree that adding high heels gives them a little bit of flair and edge that they really enjoy...

Every season comes with its peculiarity. Every season changes the expectations, the hairstyles, the colors and the content of our wardrobes. The fashion designers make their hidden magic in distinguishing the actual and modern length of the skirts, the materials used in clothing and the colors matching the seasonal mood. For the Spring 2008 the color palette is following the classics...

To make the outfit a success, find the right handbag! A handbag, or purse, can be the item to make an okay outfit into a fashion statement. While some women prefer to have just one or a couple handbags in their collection, others have as many as they have outfits. Some women prefer the top of the line designer bag while others make do with the department store knock off. Regardless of these things, handbags are essential to the success of busy women. First, to find the right handbag. Knowing what look is desired is important. It is also important to know the use of the handbag as well...

Wearing boots today is even more popular than ever. It used to be that boots were only for stomping through the mud with. Now however, boots can be as fashionable and stylish as you'd like. From motorcycle boots to cowboy boots and western boots, they're all gaining in popularity. If you want to be on the edge of rugged fashion, get yourself some boots. An early form of the boot was also known in Greece and Rome. Since ancient times men and women have recognized the need for a sturdy work boot. Today the choices of boots are great - wonderful styles and comfort.