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Harajuku Jewels


Tokyo is one of the undisputed, and at times utterly disregarded, fashion capitals of the world. While Japanese fashion appears to march down the runway to its own beat -- it is distinctive and unique nonetheless



Harajuku fashion -- named for the Harajuku district of Tokyo -- is nothing short of fun, hip and diverse. The Tokyo Girls Collection festival held March 16, 2008, featured top-notch designers such as Deicy, Vivayou and Luv. Ronde. These stylish boutiques showcased bold prints, colorful accessories, layers of beaded necklaces, bangin' bangles, charms, and much more. Even cellphone jewelry is glam - especially the Vivayou cellular strap shown above.



For local fashionista's, this fashion festival is the 'crem del la creme' of shopping experiences -- certainly worth its weight in gold. The teddy bear themed jewels, long swanky necklaces and large pendants were cute, daring and expressive. When it comes to jewelry, Harajuku girls earn high marks for their upbeat, uber-hip and ultra-swank style.

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Blue Topaz




Blue topaz is particularly popular and the colour most people think of when they hear the word topaz. it is a mellow empathetic stone which directs energy where it is needed most.

Blue topaz heilps shed light on your path, highlights goals and taps into your inner resources .

Blue topaz attunes to the angels of truth and wisdom and helps you recognise where you have stayed from your own truth, its vibrant energy brings joy, generosity, abundance and good health - negative does not survive around joyful.


Blue topaz is one of the stone for those born under the sign of Taurus, Virgo and Sagitarius, cakra is throat


Topaz crystals have been held in high regard as gemstones from classical times, though they went under the name of 'chrysoprasios', the golden stone, and not 'topazios'.

At that time the stone we call topaz was probably lumped together with other yellow gems, such as yellow sapphire, beryl and chrysoberyl.


A topaz color seen in jewelry as blue is enhanced to become blue, because few blue topazes have a sufficiently deep color. Most are paler than aquamarines and like these can have a greenish tint. Most common and also less valuable is completely pure, colorless topaz. Colored topazes have been very popular from the sixteenth century onward, and have often been worn in exquisite settings as necklaces, earrings, brooches or entire suites. Being hard, they take an excellent polish and display a fair lustre.



According to the Greeks, Topaz gives strength as it was connected to the powerful Sun God via the golden glow.

The Romans believed that it could help to evade poisoning, as it changed color in front of poisonous substances. It is the birthstone of those born in the months of November and December, in yellow and blue color respectively.


Blue topaz is also the 4th and 19th anniversary gemstone for a marriage. The 23rd year of marriage is celebrated with an Imperial topaz.


The stone is believed to cure asthma, diseases like insomnia and hemorrhages. Topaz is associated with wisdom, courage and strength.




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Beautiful lingeries



You will certainly like a black lace thong studded with 518 brilliant-cut diamonds in a floral / modern pattern.

The skimpy Triumph Luxurious Diamond Thong became very much the centre of attention at a lingerie show during the Singapore Fashion Festival / high class taste.

Just imagine, the total weight of the diamonds is 30 carats! They also attached to the thong 27 tassels made of white gold. In general the diamond thong left little to the imagination.

Oops I forget to tell you about the price for the thong with diamond - the world's most expensive undies is worth 122, 000 dollars!

(modern taste of lingeries series )