I appreciate my mom and always tell her how much I love her on Mother’s Day. However, it always felt like another holiday. As I approach my first Mother’s Day, I get it. This is more than just a day. Mother’s Day means more to me than my birthday. I feel like I’ve earned it. My 8-month-old Rex is my everything, and while I do try to maintain my identity, the fact is, my world revolves around him, and I work hard to be the best mom I can be. Read More
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If there’s ever an occasion screaming for sparkle, it’s New Years. Here’s my favorite glittery combo for nails or toes: one coat of Nails Inc. lacquer in Maddox Street topped with Nails Inc. 3D Glitter Polish in Sloane Square. It’s edgy, sophisticated and finishes off a little black holiday dress. 
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My little man has kept me busier than ever, so to help save my sanity during this time of sleepless nights, my go-to intern Cody has come to the rescue. Her first post is coming soon! P.S. I have to give a shout-out to Amanda Hein, who snapped the below maternity photo to commemorate this special time in our lives. 
Have you heard the latest trend? Guys (actually, well-to-do men) are gifting their girls diamonds from Costco!
Before you huff and snuff, listen to this.
I know of a guy who bought a diamond ring for his wife on Costco.com. He’s not a cheap dude. In fact, he has a great job. He paid $1900 for the ring. Then took it to a jeweler, and it was appraised at $3400. Not a bad deal! The best part is that his wife is obsessed with it and says the new bauble sparkles even more than her engagement ring. Warming up to the idea yet? Just wait until you read this:
My very good friend was debating on what to do for his wife for her birthday, which also happens to be on Mother’s Day. This year, flowers just weren’t going to cut it. After hearing about the great experience our mutual friend had with the diamond ring (see above story), he decided to check out the jewelry on Costco.com. He expected to find cheesy options that would not meet his wife’s expensive taste. To his surprise, the designs were impressive, and a diamond tennis bracelet caught his eye. Usually a thorough researcher when it comes to purchasing a big-ticket item, he found the website incredibly easy to shop. All he had to do was select the stone cut, bracelet length and overall carat size, and he was able to pick out exactly what he wanted in minutes. He entered his credit card info, hit send and 2 days later the impulse buy arrived complete with stone certification papers. I’ve personally seen the bracelet, and it’s truly beautiful. He got extra points for this gift, and she’s been showing off her new bling.
If the idea of buying diamonds and toilet paper at the same store still doesn’t sit right, Costco says they do not compromise quality of the stones for the great price: they have gemologists that check every diamond to guarantee the clarity to be VS-2 (Very Slightly Included) and color to be I (Near Colorless) or better.
And it gets better. Once you say “yes” to your man, you can say “I do” with Costco.
Rumor has it your body temperature rises when you’re pregnant. I’ve been waiting for that to happen for the past 3 months. It hasn’t! Instead, I’ve relied on cuddles from my hubby and two blankets everyone should know about to get me through this frigid winter. Like clockwork, when the sun sets I slip into my sweats and get ready to “nuddle” and/or “coz-e” the night away. While each blanket has it’s own benefits and features, both defrost my bones faster than a hot shower.
I discovered the Nuddle first. A few years ago, the creator, who works in public relations by day, emailed me about her new invention. For someone who is always cold — even in the summer — the idea sounded dreamy. It’s like the Snuggie in that its got arm holes, but if the Snuggie were a milk shake, the Nuddle would be a super duper shake with whipped cream and a cherry on top. The furry, non-shedding blankie is made with a plush fabric and has pockets built in for your feet so you tootsies always stay toasty. Genius! And, the company now makes Nuddles for kids and even babies. If my little bambino ends up taking after me, he or she will definitely be nuddling along with me.
The latest love of my life is the Coz-E Electric Blanket. I heard about it while watching one of the morning shows. Within minutes I found myself clicking the “buy” button on the Urban Outfitters website. Since arriving at my door mere weeks ago, the Coz-E, which is complete with arm holes, has become a second skin. While it’s not as soft as the Nuddle, it’s got a major advantage — a remote control. I just plug in the long cord, lay back and pick from three heat settings while the glorified electric blanket gets to work.
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Nicole Pearl, The Beauty Girl, has written for national publications including Allure, Cosmo, Marie Claire, Self, In Style, Seventeen, and more. She's covered NYC and LA Fashion Weeks, has appeared on TV as a top beauty and style expert and has been a guest speaker for corporations. The Beauty Girl blog is Nicole's exclusive insider notebook, sharing her V.I.P. access to the latest in beauty. Welcome! Still curious about Nicole? Click here.
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