 When the jewellery designs of the 20th Century captures your heart you know
you'll be searching markets and op shops for those magical pieces. So what's
the story behind vintage jewellery, what's the difference between vintage and
estate jewellery, where are the best places to find it and how do you look after
it best?
Well read on, we have what you're looking for! |
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 Win your own Scrapbooling Art Supplies Prize Pack with She Inspires.
It's so simple, just go in the competition online for your chance to WIN a Splatters Scrapbooking Art Supply Basket! |
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 With the change up in the economy breaking in is harder now than it has been for years. It's even more crucial to gain experience in your chosen field as Liz Bown finds out.
Getting work experience or an internship that gives you opportunity for hands on working knowledge opens doors both at university as well as out in the workforce. |
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 Win your own Troll Bracelet with Troll Beads in this Online Jewellery Competition with She Inspires and TrollBeadsExpress.com.au.
It's so simple, just tell us in 25 words or less what you love about Troll jewellery! |
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 When getting ready to buy a diamond ring or jewellery it always helps to learn more about these timeless gemstones.
Here are seven useful tips with explanatory details about the 4 C's of diamonds. |
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 Having survived her first year of university Liz Bowen shares with us her top 7 lessons learnt tips, from parties to lectures, professors to cafeteria food.
It's not just about figuring out how to be organised enough to get to class, finish assignments in time and fitting in work and a social life while starting your first home. There's a whole lot more to it. |
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 As creepy crawlies are lured back by the growing heat there is one little bug we won't be spraying this summer. Known best for its bright red coat and black spots, the Ladybug is a popular feature of poems and fairytales. Lesser known is the Ladybugs appetite for plant-eating insects making it an environmentally friendly alternative to harmful insecticides for pest control.
Now available by the bucketful ladybugs make a great gift idea for the gardener in the family. |
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 This is a list of guides that will inspire your everyday life and thoughts.
When you need a lift let yourself find inspiration here. |
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 SheInspires is all about women inspiring each other and those around us so when I learnt about the 1 Million Women campaign I had to explore further.
The more I found out the more I loved the idea. Read on and find out why I joined and hope you do too. |
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 While weekend breaks are great a girls day out shopping trip that's a 4 day weekend is even better!
So we've come up with a heap of girls weekend ideas and tips to get you started with planning your girls weekend and having fun. |
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 We've all done it, rarely do we admit to it - those cringe-worthy moments that make even the most gracious of us wince when we put one or both of our feet firmly in the mouth.
So have a laugh as these embarrassing moments and get to see it just proves we're just human after all! |
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 Whether you like pearls or drops, studs or chandelier earrings this season’s range of bold accessories has a style and price to suit everybody. Available in a range of colours and designs, earrings are an essential fashion item to cap off any look.
Get Alex Brown’s advice on embracing new styles, moving on after the loss of one half of your favourite pair and altogether getting your earrings work for you. |
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 So you’ve been asked to be bridesmaid and after the initial excitement has worn off are now stuck wondering what it is a bridesmaid actually does. You might be surprised to learn it’s not all bouquet holding and looking pretty for pictures and that in fact there are a great many tasks for which you will be responsible.
But don’t be too phased – follow our list of top bridesmaid essentials and you’ll breeze your way to the big day. |
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 So you've fallen in love with brooches and want some great ideas on how to wear them? We've got the tips you've been looking for!
Revel in the latest designs, the beautiful glamour and the handcrafted treasures you can find with brooches and pins. |
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 So you've fallen in love with Pandora jewellery too. Such an easy thing to happen!
Find out what others have to say about why they love Pandora Jewellery! |
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 Finding out what's causing the anxiety is often the key to finding a way through it but also having the life skills for overcoming anxiety.
Here we look at 12 tips for managing anxiety and online resources to for anxiety help so you find a navigable path through rough waters. |
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 Weddings take a heap of organising so we thought we'd help out with a series on wedding planning to help get the season going - how to, what to avoid, best tips and looking after budgets.
Planning a wedding is probably going to be the biggest event you'll ever do so get some advice from the experts and make it a dream wedding! |
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 Here's your chance to share your blogging tips and tell what you love about blogging!
So dive right in for your chance to WIN Freshwater Pearl earrings and make sure you list your blog too. |
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 If you’re not getting enough night sleep or what you’re getting isn’t up to standard, you might be one of millions of people who struggle with falling and staying asleep.
If you’re not waking up feeling refreshed, alert and ready to meet the challenges of the day, here are some tips that might help bring you a good night sleep. |
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 If you’re a budding fashion designer looking for a break into the $300 billion dollar worldwide fashion industry or you’re just a fashion buff looking to refine your industry knowledge then check out our guide to some of the fashion industry awards from around the world.
Whether it’s casual, costume fashion or couture fashion you’re interested in, we take a look at some of the premier fashion award events the world over. |
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 So you want to start your own business and need to get the big picture? Here's a great start for you with this week's book club selection on starting your own business. |
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 Each fortnight we’ll be adding a collection of interesting books for you to explore covering a whole range of topics from business to fashion to environment to novels. |
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 It is so funny that while many of us are highly competent in our professional lives, it is so easy for us to neglect personal money management which should be top of mind for us – afterall if you don’t take responsibility for securing your financial future who will? We go through some of the essentials to help you take control of your finances. |
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 Making the most of your fashion jewellery!
Here are 7 useful tips for looking after your costume jewellery and enjoying it for years to come. |
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 Learning to forgive yourself can be one of the most heart welcoming gifts to yourself and loved ones but it is often difficult to know where to start.
Here we look at 5 ideas how to get started and what's involved in forgiving yourself. |
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 A family pet makes a great addition to a family and household.
Where you get your pet is equally important - pet shop, breeder or animal rescue centre. Here we look at the large variety of animal rescue centres where you can get virtually any type of animal, even down to selecting particular breeds! |
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 Sharing bedtime stories with children makes the world of difference to forming fun and loving relationships, improving children's literacy abilities and spending time together.
Find out why Mem Fox and Bryce Courtney passionately support reading to children with the Pyjama Foundation. |
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 Finding what matters most in life can be something we search for over years when often it is right in front of us. I was privileged enough to spend time with my uncle when he was in hospital in the last few months of his life and got to listen to conversations with people reflecting on their 80 odd years.
Find out what lessons were being offered as a reward for listening. |
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 It is within each of us to make the relationships that we want in our lives. Remembering how to do it sometimes can be challenging so here are 10 tips to help you keep that treasured relationship fresh and vibrant. |
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