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Photo:  DonGuennie  (G-Empire The World Of Gems) I don't need to own lots of fine jewelry to love it. Jewelry is one area of a department store where I might browse. Fortunately, I have the willpower to look without buying, just like when walking through a museum, I know I won't be taking a van Gogh home. Looking at cases of sparklers is fun! All featured rings from Macy's A few months ago, a Macy's sales associate mentioned a gem,  morganite ,  I have never heard of as one of her favorites. Now I'm learning it's a popular engagement ring choice. I wonder how it is I got to my age without knowing what morganite is? Learning something new daily! It turns out,   morganite i s a pink beryl -- a mineral compound consisting of beryllium aluminum cyclosilicate. The beryl family of rocks includes emeralds and aquamarines also. Morganite is valued for its pretty pink hue and relative hardness. On the Mohs 10-Hardness Scale, diamonds rate a 10 while mo...

Maybelline launches its new spring colors. The name of the collection,  Total Temptation ™  says it all. So, let the seduction begin: As consumers, we don't stand a chance! Because. The quality and colors of the makeup are very high-end. At $12 or less, the cost of each individual item is unbeatable ... and enticing. We want.😍We need.🙃We want!🙏 The collection includes: 1)  Total Temptation ™ Eyeshadow + Highlight Palette  - It's  an all-in-one set of shadow and highlighter shades to define the eyes and kiss the cheeks. Contains 8 eyeshadows and 2 cheek highlighters for a glamorous, yet natural look. 2)  Total Temptation ™ Washable Mascara - The formula and brush build soft, full lash volume. The mascara is whipped and infused with coconut extract and comes in 3 shades of black: Blackest Black, Brownest Black and Very Black. Make-up maven and friend of THE SAVVY SHOPPER , Angie Smith, says, it's the best Maybelline mascara yet! Thumbs up...

MD Complete is advertised as skincare made simple ... indeed, it is. The preparations are mixed to deliver "dermatologist level" results.  The high concentrated ingredients are reported to be active, potent, multitasking, effective and long-lasting. And based on ingredients, the claims are true.  There are 2 formulas: the green label treats acne, and the blue label combats the effects of aging. The items are sold separately, but the kits tend to be the best value. As an example for anti-aging: the New Wrinkle & Radiance Trio helps to erase lines and wrinkles, as well as, improve skin tone. Here's what you get in the kit:  Step 1) is the Eye Wrinkle Corrector -   A pea size amount has retinol and peptides to improve the look of crow's feet and fine lines. Step 2) is the Retinol Vitamin C Concentrate - to nourish, hydrate and moisturize the skin.  Step 3) is a Wrinkle & Radiance Remedy - Apply 1-2 pumps   of active ingredient Treti...

Urbancode Faux Faur Oversized Stole Scarf I embrace the robust  fake fur craze  wholeheartedly. If you live in Siberia or Antarctica, few humans should fault you for dressing in head-to-toe animal furs in order to keep from freezing to death, but the truth is: technology has moved forward with synthetic fabrics to the point where wearing real fur is probably unnecessary. Some of the new synthetics are developed with the ability to keep bodies warm in severe sub-zero temperatures. And they cost much less too! I favor fake fur for a number of reasons. Lots of style is available for less moola, there's no animal cruelty involved, and it fills the need efficiently. Faux fur also warms bare arms and shoulders in breezy-yet-milder temperatures, whereas real fur might be too warm. Let's do a faux fur roundup . While "liberated" fur adorns many articles of clothing from sweaters to shoes, below I'll limit my selection to coats, jackets and stoles ... which tend to h...

A pear makes a delicious snack. Crisp and juicy with some sweetness, it stabilizes your blood sugar in-between meals. There's enough fiber and bulk to stave off hunger. I can't stand being hungry either after I eat a meal ... or a couple of hours before dinner. How annoying! When I need a little extra lunch or something to tide me over until dinner, I like to grab a pear. I don't worry about consuming extra calories as long as I stick to fresh fruits and vegetables as snacks. Often a big pear is enough, but a smear of peanut butter or brie is tasty with it. Photo: Stylegaze Pears are 84% water, 15% carbohydrates and about 1% protein/fats. They don't contain as many vitamins or minerals as apples, bananas or oranges ... only a trace. Mostly pears are healthy due to their high fiber content, which is very good for your digestive tract, and doctors speculate keep diseases like cancer away. Pears are believed to have hidden benefits that science has yet to und...

From Lands End, a swimsuit style I tend to select for myself. Wish the body and tan were included! Now let's add a skirt. Brrrr, it's been very cold here for a stretch of days. Let's take our minds off of shivering and return to the balmy days of summer for a moment. Last July I spent the night with New Jersey friends who have a swimming pool. The wife lent me a swimsuit.  Funny,  I would not have picked the style off of a clothing rack.  A one-piece with an adorable skirted bottom, it was very comfortable in-and-out of the water. Now I want one too! Look at some of these cute possibilities. It goes to show that sexy can come in a one-piece or a tankini (which is like a one-piece) with a skirted bottom. We don't have to walk around nearly naked to be sexy, and in public it's often better if we don't.😊 Enlarged the images with a click. Lauren Ralph Lauren Ruffle-Hem Coco Reef Solid Slit   Anne Cole Solid Sarong Profile by Gottex   Serendipity Cinch-T...

Eyeshadow palettes are so chic and pretty, it's impossible not to take notice when beauty companies launch new ones. Designed with colors to mix and match to create a variety of looks, you can go from subtle to dramatic by layering the shades. Chanel just launched the above Les 9 Ombres palette , which it calls multi-effects shadows. Created by Lucia Pica, the combination of bold and neutral tones are inspired by the frescoes of Pompeii. The 9 long-lasting shades are a medium intensity pigment to make them ultra blendable. Cost: $70 NARSissist Wanted (above↑) is another new high-end eyeshadow palette from retailer NARS . Launched in December, it is also formulated to be very blendable and have staying power. The 12 lovely shades come in 4 textures: mats, shimmers, statins and glitters. Featured are seductive nudes, shimmering rose golds and a versatile range of pale pinks. Cost: $59. Certainly, the quality is top-notch  coming from Chanel and NARS , but if you'd ...

In looking for photos, I stumbled upon the BeautyFrenyBlog , so you can also read what another blogger has to say about the line. As THE SAVVY SHOPPER , I'm always in search of the best skincare (that works according to science) for less. The more choices, the better for consumers.  In my ongoing research, I've hit upon another excellent skincare line, called The Ordinary , a brand from parent company Deciem . Their beauty team specializes in chemistry and biochemistry to make effective skin products, with a focus on the latest innovations and keeping prices affordable.  Moreover, the skincare is free of the usual undesirable suspects, such as " parabens, sulfates, mineral oil,  methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, animal oils, benzalkonium chloride, coal tar dyes, formaldehyde, mercury, oxybenzone." The line is sold in Europe, Canada and on Amazon , as well as, various online retailers like ASOS . No animal testing is involved in developing the...