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Antique jewelry is a timeless classic adornment which can never go out of fashion. It is the epitome of ethereal charm, delicate grace and a gentle reminder of a bygone era. It is that jewelry which has been made during and before the early 1900’s.

The jewelry has its own unique character which cannot be copied or imitated. In most cases antique jewelry is handcrafted. It has exquisite craftsmanship and a very special whimsical aura surrounding it, which sets it apart from all other jewelry, however beautiful or expensive they maybe. There is an understated classic elegance inherent in the design and styling. Though widely looked upon as being something worn by only those who are older; perceptions are gradually changing. It is now also seen as a very fashionable ornament which is quite in vogue and is worn by almost anyone, irrespective of their age group.

This kind of jewelry is not available in just any departmental store or some other normal jewelry shop, it can most often be found in niche show rooms, exclusive boutiques, and big auction houses and in antique dealer stores. These are the more reliable places from where you can acquire antique jewelry. Though there are many websites online and other shops which sell this kind of jewelry; it is best to be cautious. The reason being that in many cases the antique jewelry being sold is not actually an original . Also you could charged an exorbitant price for a piece which is not actually that expensive. Unless you have a trained eye and know the difference, it is easy to be fooled.

In many cases antique jewelry has also been handed down from one generation to another and is a part of the family heirlooms. Some antique jewelry can actually be quite expensive and a real collectors item.

Just a simple piece of antique jewelry can greatly enhance your over all appearance, add to your appeal and lend a sophisticated charm to your entire persona. Being the beautiful pieces that they are, this jewelry can easily attract attention and can become the focal point of any conversation. However not every one can carry off antique jewelry, you have to have a certain inner beauty and dignity to wear it.

One of the best things about antique jewelry is that its value only appreciates with time. In fact some of the pieces are valuable collector’s item and can fetch huge sums of money. They can in the long run, actually prove to be good investments.

Antique jewelry is a wonderful thing to buy for yourself, a delightful possession and also a great thing to gift to some one special in your life. Whether it is your daughter, mother, wife, girlfriend or sister; antique jewelry is that gift which lets the other person know how much they mean to you. Also this jewelry is not just restricted to women; there are beautiful intricate pieces which are there for men too.

So go ahead indulge yourself and relive the beauty of a bygone era.

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Unless you want to plan an “Anti Super Bowl Party” where you can escape for a few hours, let the guys do their thing and paint the town red… the reality is most of us girls will end up at a Super Bowl Party (and you may even be the hostess of one).
And that means hanging out with excitable boys who can’t be interrupted or ripped from the TV, eating almost as much food as we do on Thanksgiving Day and grinning and bearing the football nonsense to get through it all.

Thank goodness we’ve got Bono this year as our halftime hunny!
Why fight it? Might as well brighten up the day with a little feminine energy and make it a day for everyone, not just the boys.

So, here are the top 10 ways to enjoy a Simply Superb Super Bowl Sunday.

1. Pre-game Role Reversal. Encourage the guys to perform a pre-game cheer and let the girls huddle up to devise a play and act it out. Make it an annual Super Bowl ritual and elaborate on it every year.

2. Battle of the Sexes. Start a football pool for the girls. Have each woman take exactly the opposite position of one of the guys. And at the end of the day see who really knows more about football.

3. MVP Awards. Keep a look out for the MVP party goers. Keep secret voting ballots for the girls to pick:

- Worst Joke

- Worst Behavior

- Best Behaved

- Heisman Trophy Snack Winner

- Fewest Party Fouls

- Worst Party Fumble

4. Open Up the NFL Shop. Get the girls together before hand and add a little football fun to your wardrobe. Make ‘NFL Champion’ baby doll tees with nick names or code names. Buy flashy Super Bowl rings as party favors.

5. Beer Blitz. Have the kids on clean up patrol all day long. Give them trash bags and let them know that every empty can they collect is money in their pocket. You’ll take them down to the ‘Recycle Center’ and turn the cans into cold hard cash. You might even match the money and then take them to a special spot so they can spend it!

6. Toilet Penalties and Seat Fouls. Every time the boys leave the seat up, girls get a 2 minute reprieve from the football talk. Feel free to bring up any non Super Bowl related topic for two whole minutes without being shushed!

7. Football Fun Trivia. Have a competition between the women and the kids at the party and see who is up on their football trivia. Send an email to julie@shesite.com with the subject line “Super Bowl Trivia” for a silly Super Bowl Trivia link that everyone (including women and kids) can play. When you get it, you can print the email, make copies and pass them out at halftime. Then when half time is over, rip it up and use it for confetti!

8. Ice Cube Interception. Feel playful, flirtatious and let your guy know it. Toss a cube his way with a wink and a wave instead of shooting him long disapproving stares that could create conflict later.

9. Get In The Game. Learn a few buzz words, game principles or plays so you can get in to it. Get the quick tips Girl’s Guide to Super Bowl Sunday at www.shesite.com with 10 of our favorite football phrases and 3 quick-witted questions so you can shoot the breeze and sound like a pro.

10. Footsie Fumble. Just in case the testosterone gets too thick. Have pedicure spa goodies on stand by and ask the girls to bring toe nail decals to trade and swap for a fun pedicure moment in the 4th quarter. WARNING: For party peace, this tip should only be used in case of an emergency. Retreat off to the side (or even another room completely) and never start it before halftime.

And if that doesn’t get you excited, maybe you should plan an “Anti Super Bowl Party” after all.

Forget the 10 tips and skip straight to the age old and totally reliable ‘Anti Super Bowl Standby.’

Go shopping!

If you can get away with the girls, do it! Enjoy the ghost town you live in at its best!

You’ll find that most places, activities and attractions are completely devoid of male human presence!

Try something new, go somewhere different or see something you’ve been hoping to for a long time. Plan a Super Bowl fun shopping day, lunch or visit to a museum.

For more simple happy fun essentials for every other day of the year, take a peek at www.shesite.com. And, enjoy the game!

Julie Hunt is pure delight and motivation. She’s a free flowing source of hope, energy and inspiration. She tells it like it is and lovingly gives simple, straight forward tips and advice so you can live happier days and obliterate the monotony of life.

She is on a self propelled mission to scream, skip, run, jump, shout, dance and sing with women all around the universe who want live a vivacious life busting at the seams!

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