Celebrity Engagement Rings

Happy Monday!

There's another week ahead of us... and it's gonna be a busy week for a lot of students - teachers/professors are squeezing in midterms and exams before Thanksgiving (at least mine are...). So, I'm gonna have to do a lot of studying this week and next week, but I will most definitely take some time to do some blogging (I need it to keep me sane, haha!).

A lot of celebrities got engaged these past months. Let's have a look at their engagement rings, shall we? :D

1. Vanessa Minillo - Nick Lachey proposed with a $125,000, 4-carat Bader & Garrin ring.

I am not Vanessa Minillo's biggest fan, but I am happy they finally got engaged. I hope this one lasts. :)

2. Megan Fox - She actually lost the ring, now-husband, Brian Austin Green gave her. She replaced it with this $80,000, 3-carat radiant-cut diamond ring.

She looked beautiful on her wedding day. I'm thinking I'll do a separate post on that.

3. Maria Sharapova - She received this 9-carat cushion-cut stone from L.A. Laker Sasha Vujacic. The ring is said to be worth about $250,000.

4. Hilary Duff - I think her ring is the granddaddy of all engagement rings. Now-husband Mike Comrie gave Hilary this 14-carat radiant-cut diamond ring. Estimated worth? $1 million!

Her wedding was beautiful too. I really should do a wedding post. :)

5. Kristen Bell - Her ring is simple and beautiful - just like her! Dax Shepard proposed to Kristen with this 3-carat emerald-cut Neil Lane ring.


6. Calista Flockhart - Her long-time partner (now-husband) Harrison Ford gave her this 5-carat emerald-cut diamond ring. It is estimated to be worth about $125,000.

7. America Ferrera - Her fiance Ryan Piers Williams popped the question with this $70,000 4-carat round-cut diamond ring.

I think she is going to be a beautiful bride. :)

8. Katy Perry - Katy's now-husband, Russell Brand, gave her a 5-carat pink diamond Cartier ring... but she changed it into this $120,000 3-carat ring (still from Cartier).

*all images and details from http://www.usmagazine.com/*

Jessica Simpson also recently got engaged to boyfriend of 5 months, Eric Johnson.

He gave her this 3-stone Neil Lane ring. The center rock is a ruby, flanked by two diamonds.

*image and detail from http://www.people.com/*

Which ring(s) did you like the most?

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By the way, my GIVEAWAY is still going on. :D It will run until November 21st at 11:59pm PST. Don't forget to enter to win a $55 CSN gift card! To all who entered, thanks and good luck! :D

***Also, please don't forget to leave one comment per entry. There are others who have 2 or 3 entries, but left only one comment - I will still count them as separate ones, but it would be easier if I can just assign a number to each comment. Thanks! :D***

My recent purchase: Ross, H&M, and others

I hope everyone had a good Saturday! :D

I spent the day doing some chores around the house and doing my homework. Is it just me or does homework never end? I still have a lot of things to do, and I have to start studying for my Sociology midterm. Any studying tips?

How was your Saturday?

Anyway, I just want to do another recent purchase post... I bought these over a month ago. I have new purchases to share with everyone, so I'm really happy to finally get the chance to share these items with you. :)

We love going to Ross because they have tons of clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, home items - everything! - both brand name and not, all for low prices! :D

The day we went, they just got a new shipment of these beautiful, bright yellow ballet flats. Being that yellow is my favorite color, of course I got a pair!

Aaaaahhhh, isn't the color just gorgeous?!

Look at the detail:

Sooo cute! It is so me. :)

These are originally $40 - I got them for $12.99.

I also got a new pair of jeans.

Since I am only 5'2'', I find it difficult to find jeans that are the right length. I usually get my jeans from Forever21, that's why I was so happy to find this because it's a perfect fit.

I also like how it doesn't have a zipper. I can just wear it and do the button, and that's it! I hate having to deal with stubborn zippers - especially when I just painted my nails.

Originally priced $36, I got it for only $15.99.

I know I've told you guys about my headband obsession about a thousand times, and it struck again! I got headbands at Ross too. ;)

Originally $10 - got it for $2.99!

Three headbands for $2.99 - there was no way I was leaving the store without these. ;)

We also checked out H&M - I love H&M, but sometimes I think their clothes are a bit too expensive... that's why I am always happy to find bargains at H&M.

When we went though, I didn't buy any clothes, but I did buy this:

These sunglasses are originally $6.95 - but they were on sale for a dollar. Yes, a dollar! :D

I also got these two sunglasses at the 99 cents store for 99 cents each!

Aaaah, shopping really is amazing - especially when we find bargains! :D

Have you found some great bargains lately?

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I am also having a $55 CSN gift card giveaway! Have you entered it? If you haven't, please click here. It ends on November 21st. Good luck!

Yay for a Giveaway! :D ***CLOSED***

Happy Friday, my dear friends!

We have two reasons for celebration today - 1. It's a Friday! and 2. We have a giveaway!!! :D

I know we probably all know about CSN Stores by now - they have over 200 stores where we can find anything from handbags, shoes, cookware, home decor, to extra tall bar stools such as these:

Great American Barstools 24'' Black Slatted Stool with Black Seat

Wildon Home Aloha 29'' Stool in Black

Wildon Home Aloha 24'' Stool in Oak

I've been looking through all the items they have, and I've found a lot that I liked. Here are some of the things I would love to order from CSN:

Paderno World Cuisine Pastry Tip Dryer in Stainless Steel

Whenever I wash my icing tips, I have to put them aside, on top of a paper towel to dry. Having this drying rack would come in handy - at least I wouldn't have to worry about my siblings accidentally hitting or dropping my icing tips. :D

Other stuff that I want to buy?

Nordicware Kitchenware Holiday 3-D Cookie Cutter Set

Nordicware Kitchenware Christmas/ Winter Cookie Cutter Sheet

These are going to be perfect for baking Christmas cookies!

I also went ahead and checked out non-kitchen stuff, and I found this:

London Fog Oxford Collection 16'' Satchel Tote Bag


I like the simple look of this bag, I want it... But you know what, enough about what I want, let's talk about what you want! :)

CSN Stores - also known for their generosity to bloggers like us - is offering one of my beloved readers a $55 giftcard that can be used for any of their sites!

How to enter:

1. Be a follower of my blog, and let me know. (1 entry)

2. Visit http://www.csnstores.com/ and tell me which item you want to get using the $55 giftcard. (1 entry)

3. Mention this giveaway on your blog, and leave the link in a comment. (1 entry)

Please leave one comment per entry as I will assign a number to each - then I will use the ever-so-trusty random.org to pick a winner. :D

Please leave your email in one or all entries - CSN and I need a way to contact the winner.

This giveaway will run from today until Sunday, the 21st of November, 11:59pm PST.

***Open to United States and Canada residents only.***

Apologies to my other blogger friends - I will try to have another giveaway for everyone sometime soon. :D

Good luck, everyone! And have a happy weekend! :)

Long-overdue giveaway thank yous. :D

Hi, everyone! :)

As the title says, I have some long-overdue giveaway thank yous to do. Over the past 8 months that I've been blogging, I've been fortunate enough to "meet" a lot of great blogger friends, and a plus to the fun of blogging, I've also been lucky to win quite a few giveaways. :D

Thank you to Carlotta and Foxy Originals for this jewelry set.

They have many other beautiful jewelry sets and different collections. :)

Next one: Many thanks to Helena from A Diary of Lovely and Rachel from Elephantine for this very beautiful eastern holiday necklace.

Look how cute the box is! :D

This has definitely become one of my absolute favorite necklaces. Check out Rachel's etsy shop!

I would also like to say thanks to Taylor from http://alittlebitofeverything09.blogspot.com/ for this wonderful collection of beauty samples.

I am having a blast trying everything out! :D

Last, but definitely not the least, thanks to Melanie from Unravelled Threads for this very cute headband and accessories.

Thanks to all bloggers (and etsy shop owners) who are so generous!

I hope to be having a giveaway sometime this week or early next week - just gotta get that post ready to go.

Other posts coming up:

My recent purchases: Ross, H&M, Bath and Body Works, Gossip, and Forever21

Designer Spotlight, Travel posts, Beauty product haul and reviews...

Here are links to my previous posts:

Movie: Remember Me
Shopbop picks!
Old Navy Haul

The song that's stuck in my head? Rihanna's Only Girl (In The World).

Which song is stuck in your head?

Movie: Remember Me

Hi, loves! :D

Thanks for all the input and help you gave me on my previous post! I placed my order yesterday, and I picked the BB Dakota Miner Jacket. I got it in Midnight Blue.

I picked this one because it is stylish and practical at the same time. I can definitely use it this winter, and the hood is perfect for rainy days. I can't wait for it to get here. :D

I watched Remember Me on pay-per-view with my parents and sister. I thought it was a very good movie - great acting, great story, great message.

Here is the trailer:

Tyler, a rebellious young man in New York City, has a strained relationship with his father ever since tragedy separated their family. Tyler didn't think anyone could possibly understand what he was going through until the day he met Ally through an unusual twist of fate. Love was the last thing on his mind, but as her spirit unexpectedly heals and inspires him, he begins to fall for her. Through their love, he begins to find happiness and meaning in his life. But soon, hidden secrets are revealed, and the circumstances that brought them together slowly threaten to tear them apart. Remember Me is an unforgettable story about the power of love, the strength of family, and the importance of living passionately and treasuring every day of one's life.

*from Yahoo! movies*

"I guess it was just here to tease me."

To me, Robert Pattinson was a revelation in this movie. I saw him as more than just Edward Cullen (or Cedric Diggory for that matter). He did a really good job playing Tyler.


I also love the brother-sister dynamic between Tyler and Caroline.

Emilie de Ravin was also good. She's not the usual "pretty girly-girl". Her vibe actually reminds me, somewhat, of Kristen Stewart.

They have a lot of really cute moments that Bella-Edward fans may not like very much. ;P

Pierce Brosnan who played Tyler's father, Charles Hawkins, was brilliant as always.

I liked the turnaround of his character.

I know you might have read many times that the ending is shocking, emotional, mind-gripping... those are all true. The ending was just "Oh my gosh, no way! Nooooo!".

I am not going to ruin the ending for those of you who haven't seen it because I was lucky to have read numerous reviews that didn't spoil it for me.

All I can say is this movie is definitely worth watching. I'm really glad I saw it.

Have you seen Remember Me? What did you think of it?

Have a great Tuesday night (or Wednesday morning for our other friends)!

*images from Google*

Shopbop picks! :D

How was your weekend, dear friends?! :D

Daylight saving time always gets me all disoriented. I feel like I should be doing my homework because it's already late, but I look and it's only 9pm. I'm gonna blog first, haha!

You might remember from my previous posts that I won a $100 giftcard for http://www.shopbop.com/. I need your help... I don't know what to get.

I'm thinking of getting something for Fall/Winter weather. I could really use a new jacket/coat/cardigan.

BB Dakota Bayfield Jacket, $66.50

BB Dakota Lamarr Coat, $84

BB Dakota Bracken Jacket, $77

BB Dakota Miner Jacket, $91

Free People Far Away Cardigan, $75.60



Free People Poofs Cardigan, $75.60



Plastic Island Remix Sheer Panel Pullover, $61.60

Plastic Island Net Worth Tunic Sweater, $89.60


This next one would be cute with tights and ballet flats. :D

Joie Ibiza Dress, $68.40

These are great basics. Kinda like the shirts I got from the Gap.

Bop Basics Cotton Slub Raglan Tee, $27.50

*also available in white*

I like these ones too:

Blank Denim Pull On Denim Leggings, $39

Splendid Linen Pants, $92.40

*also available in white*

There's a lot more that I saw, but I forced myself to stop. Haha.

Which one/s do you think I should get?

Have a great week, everyone! :D