Today’s watches owe their thanks to a Countess!
Today, watches and jewelry are often grouped together, sold together at department store counters and combined in lots at auctions....
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ValerieBound
- Mar 19, 2020
- 4 min
3 things you can thank Estee Lauder for
Today, Estee Lauder is up for my Women of Influence (for Women’s History Month) series. She’s another cosmetics maven. And if you’ve ever...
ValerieBound
- Mar 12, 2020
- 5 min
Women of Influence – Meet Helena Rubinstein
Alright, gem gals, my Women of Influence series (for Women’s History Month) continues with the amazing Helena Rubenstein. She originally...
ValerieBound
- Feb 7, 2019
- 6 min
Elizabeth Keckley: Style Maven in the White House
It’s Black History Month, so I wanted to take the opportunity and talk about some amazing women of color that you may not have heard of!...
ValerieBound
- Dec 13, 2018
- 6 min
Happy Birthday, Mary Todd Lincoln!
Today is Mary Todd Lincoln’s birthday, and while you may not know anything about her, trust me when I tell you she LOVED jewelry! Mary...
ValerieBound
- Jun 28, 2018
- 6 min
A Name You Need to Know: Paul Poiret
My last post of June focuses on one particular man – Paul Poiret. You probably haven’t heard of him, and I hadn’t either until I took a...
ValerieBound
- Jun 7, 2018
- 5 min
My Final Ode to Kate Spade
I am more saddened than I ever thought I’d be at the death of fellow quirky creative, Kate Spade. For those of you who know me, I have...
ValerieBound
- Feb 1, 2018
- 7 min
The Absolutely Amazing Josephine Baker!
Welcome to February, gem gals! Did you know it’s Black History Month? I’ll be honest, I don’t see a lot of people of color in the jewelry...
ValerieBound
- Jan 12, 2017
- 3 min
Top 10 Golden Globe Jewelry WOWs!
So, fellow gem gals….. let’s be honest with each other. Raise your hand if you ACTUALLY watch the awards shows. So…. confession time: I...
ValerieBound
- Oct 1, 2016
- 5 min
Why do we “think pink” in October?
Pink is everywhere in October. That’s right, everyone, this month is Breast Cancer Awareness month. For those of us who know someone who...
ValerieBound
- Aug 6, 2016
- 4 min
How did USA style up for the Opening Ceremonies?
The Olympics are finally here! I LOVE watching the opening ceremonies to get a glimpse of what all the nations are wearing. Sadly, I’m...
ValerieBound
- Jul 30, 2016
- 3 min
Convention Fashion: You Are What You Wear
Now that the Republican and Democratic National Conventions are over, we can talk about what’s really important: what everyone was...
ValerieBound
- Nov 28, 2015
- 5 min
Two Hermès Books: Review of “Bringing Home the Birkin” and “The Perfect Scent̶
My interest in Hermès and their ability to create such sumptuous items, whether it be a scarf, a bracelet, or a bag, sparked my interest...
ValerieBound
- Oct 10, 2015
- 6 min
Women of Influence – Part One: Elizabeth Arden
This month, I’d like to do a series. I’m calling it Women of Influence. I recently learned about some amazing women who were phenomenally...
ValerieBound
- Aug 15, 2015
- 5 min
Non-Toxic Nail Polish? YES!
As the mother of three girls, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve done little girl mani/pedis. I’m also a big fan of mani/pedis for...
ValerieBound
- May 30, 2015
- 3 min
Why does Pantone get to decide the color of the year?
Lately, I have been seeing that marsala is the 2015 Color of the Year. Declared by Pantone (a company), I started wondering what gives...
ValerieBound
- May 23, 2015
- 2 min
Ode to Kate Spade
Oh Kate. Ms. Spade. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…. Fun! It’s amazing to me, after so many years in fashion, that you are...