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Top Celebrity Engagement Rings Styles for V-Day Proposals
Valentine's Day is one of the most popular engagement days of the year, especially for celebrities and bridezillas. In recent years, Harrison Ford, Vince Vaughn, and even Howard Stern popped the question on Valentine's Day. With the upcoming romantic comedies "Leap Year" and the aptly named "Valentine's Day", Hollywood is buzzing about the perfect engagement ring and hottest proposals.
My ears are perked too. There's nothing like celebrity engagement bling to get a bridezilla's heart rate pumping.
And when I say bling, I mean bling. Amy Adams, Rachel Bilson, and Jessica Alba are all dripping in diamonds and platinum, and each one is a showstopper. Naturally-white platinum means diamonds sparkle that much brighter, and it's durable - all those little celebrity children will have quite the heirloom to look forward to.
Check out some of my favorites. I've even given a couple Bridezilla tips so if you and your man-zilla are craving the celebrity style, you can do so at a slightly lower cost.
You're welcome.
I love Ms Cruz's non-traditional sapphire ring surrounded by pave diamonds. The Kirk Kara look-alike retails for $4,785... without the center stone.
Classic and oh-so shiny, Emily Blunt has a stunner on her ring-finger. Platinum and diamonds (lots and lots of diamonds), Chad Allison's similar style at around $3,500 (center-stoneless of course).
Girlie, you are going to tip right over with a rock like that on your hand. Exactly the way it should be. This platinum sparkler features a cushion cut center ensconced in a halo of more diamonds. All this could be yours at a delightful $4,500 (without center stone) courtesy of Mark Patterson.
There you have it. A platinum showdown. I can't wait to see what other celebrity engagements will abound in only a couple of weeks.
For all of your platinum needs, be sure to check out Precious Platinum . For everything else wedding related, come right back here to Bridezilla. Stay tuned!
A Bridezilla Always Glows: Tatcha Blotting Papers Put to the Test
Wedding day beauty is not a thing you reserve just for the wedding day. We bridezillas like looking our best every day of the year, which is why our little zilla hearts skipped a beat at the mention of Tatcha aburatorigami japanese blotting papers. These babies, made of 100% abaca leaf and infused with flecks of gold leaf, claim to give users everywhere a "petal fresh complexion" and all but turn any greasy gal into a glowing geisha with a few simple dabs.
Too good to be true? We took it upon ourselves to find out.
Bridezilla Uncovers the Dirt...and Grease...and Oil...
There are a few Bridezilla rules that go unsaid.
1. Never try new beauty products on your own face first.
2. Never reveal how oily your skin is in public.
Therefore, it only makes sense that the Tatcha blotting papers were first sampled by our Bridezilla minion, the deviously dashing Doug.
Initial impressions as I watched Doug dabbing away: Tatcha blotting papers certainly work. After one swipe in that finicky T-zone, Doug pulled away a saturated paper, yelped in amazement, and went to town. 45 seconds and Doug claimed to be oil-free.
I have highlighted the end result, grease-sodden paper for your viewing pleasure.
In the privacy of my Bridezilla lair, I tried a blotting paper of my own. And, after being vaguely horrified that that much oil was sitting pretty on my face, I was satisfied with the soft dryness of my formally grease-ridden skin. There was a noticeable difference, even though one blotting paper is far from a permanent fix. I can see how, especially during an event that lasts a few hours (I'm thinking everything from post-office dinner dates to the wedding ceremony that goes straight into a dance-all-night reception) these can come in handy.
The real-gold flecks, which are a heavily advertised selling point for Tatcha, might not be entirely effective. Each sheet has only a few visible speckles of gold, and I am pretty sure the real absorption properties lie in the abaca leaf. However, the bridezilla in me love love loved the added sparkle, if only because it was pretty and distracted me from my apparently very dirty skin.
Delicate and easily transportable, Tatcha is the grown-up, classy, and slightly more expensive older sister of the blotting papers from the likes of Bioré and Clean&Clear, plus has the added benefits of being 100% biodegradable and free of animal testing. At $12 for a set of 30 sheets, Bridezilla says a-.
Minus points for sheer grease gross-out value.
It's a Bridezilla Valentine's Day: Gifts for Your Bestie, Your Boy, and Yourself
Bridezilla super puffy hearts Valentine's Day. Being lavished in chocolate, jewelry, and cards that express how much I'm adored? It's definitely a 'zilla holiday!
I'm a natural receiver, not a giver so I know just how hard it can be to find those obligatory Valentine's Day gifts. Not anymore. Peruse my hand-crafted gift guide and find Valentine's day gifts for your single best friend, your zilla self, and your guy.
For the Cynical Spinster
Cynical spinsters can spoil the cupid cheer. You know who we're talking about - your single friend who refers to "V-Day" as "D-Day" and responds to your wedding plans by reciting divorce statistics and rolling her eyes. Show single ladies in your entourage some extra love this Valentine's.
The best thing you could give a lonesome lady is a red-hot girl's night on the town. We're talking heels, cocktails, tickets to see Beyonce - the whole bit. Trust us, a rockin' ladies night will make up for all of those boring blind dates she's suffered through.
Bridezilla Budget Tip: Save on a piece of fabulous jewelery for you and get chocolates for your best friend with this Valentine's Day sale!
For You, the Bridezilla
Give yourself the gift of looking better and not having to suck in your stomach or spend painful hours on the elliptical. Finally, a body shaper that doesn't make you squirm.
I recently tried out N-fini ShapeWear and concluded it's the perfect splurge. These body shaper by N-Finis are astonishingly comfortable and streamline your figure under that little red dress. I tested the Cami Dress Shaper at a cocktail party and it didn't roll up once. It's a miracle of science! It took at least five pounds off my body in minutes and I felt like I was wearing a pair of pjs.
Bridezilla Contest: N-Fini Shape is giving away one $50 Gift Certificate towards their body shapers! To enter the contest, comment below and tell us which shapewear item is a must for your wardrobe.
Valentine's Day Gifts for Guys
All he wants this Valentine's Day - you. Forget the watch, the cologne, the goofy handmade Valentines. Be your un-bridezilla self, cease talking about the upcoming wedding and treat him to a night of your undivided attention. Ditch the diet and cook him his favorite, calorie-rich entree. Relax on the romantic expectations and just have fun.
Bridezilla Budget Tip: Think outside the heart-shaped box and sign him up for a beer of the month club. It's something he'll enjoy and if you're a beer-drinking bridezilla, so will you.
Happy Valentine's Day to our bridezilla readers. We love you guys!
Funny Caption Friday
It's Friday and time for some photo fun! Comment below with your caption to this funny wedding photo:
Here are bridezilla's captions:
This is what happens when you mess with bridezilla
Step away from the cake
What do you mean, you didn't pick up the wedding favors?
Comment below with your own and have a wonderful Valentine's Day!
Rock Out with Your Ring Out: iPod Touch & Tungsten Ring Giveaway
Larson Jewelers, a leading purveyor of tungsten rings recently unveiled the Rock Out with Your Ring Out Contest. Win your guy a black tungsten ring and iPod Touch!
8mm black tungsten wedding band
Ever since he slipped that Tiffany's princess cut on your left hand, you've been upgraded to celebrity status among your colleagues. Your co-workers clustered around you begging for the juicy details of your engagement. Your best friend won't speak to you because your rock is bigger than hers (good job groomzilla!) and your parents are already planning the engagement party at the Plaza.
It's all about you. Isn't it?
Whoa... slow down there bridezilla. Revel in the red carpet treatment but remember you have a fiance too! He melted your icy 'zilla heart. And now it's time to melt his by winning your guy a kick-ass wedding ring of his own.
Rock Out With Your Ring Out Giveaway Details
Presenting Rock Out With Your Ring Out, a Larson Jeweler Giveaway. Your guy could win a slick 8mm black tungsten wedding band, engraved with the wording of his (or your) choice. And if that's not enough, the ring is paired with an iPod touch so he can rock his wedding band and rock out to his favorite bands.
It's so perfect. The wedding band is really a gift to you, as you won't have to buy him one later and who doesn't want an iPod touch?
One, Two, Three Ways to Enter
Entering this iPod touch and Tungsten Ring Giveaway is as easy as one, two, three:
- Your name gets 1 entry by going to the Larson website and filling out the contest form.
- Your name gets 2 entries for following Larson Jewelers' twitter (@larsonjewelers) and tagging Larson in a tweet (example: you guys rock @larsonjewelers)
- Your name gets 3 entries for sharing the Larson Jewelers Giveaway on your blog! As a bonus to your trackback to the Larson site, a banner ad featuring your blog will be featured on Larson Jewelers!
Contest runs from February 17 through March 17. One randomly drawn winner will be announced on March 18.
Funny Caption Friday
It's Friday and time to take a break, my fabulous bridezillas. Join in on Funny Caption Friday! Comment with your favorite caption or what you think is written on this groom's hand.
Bridezilla's Captions
MentionLook in her eyes, not at your sweaty palm
Remember: Left hand vows, right hand reception toast
We challenge you to come up with your own.
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