Young Hollywood Gets Hitched - Scarlett’s Engagement Ring & More!

When 2007 ended, we thought that might see a break from all the baby bumps. We were wrong, though, and the proof is in the pregnant stars! The trend for 2008 has shown our favorite young stars in the family way. It started with Christina Aguilera and Nicole Richie, who delivered in the same hospital on nearly the same day. Then came Jessica Alba, Jamie-Lynn Spears, and possibly Ashlee Simpson.With bundles of joy on the way, many of these starlets saw fit to get hitched - or at least rock some serious engagement bling.

Now, Scarlett Johansson is sporting a traditional rock on her left hand. Time will tell if this means a bun in the oven for her and Ryan Reynolds, but (despite the trend) we suspect not. Either way, we’re completely jealous of her dazzling diamond! The simple ring features a generous diamond centered on a band of classic gold. What could be better for a classic beauty like Scarlett?

Scarlett Johansson’s engagement ring, lovely as it may be, is no match (carat-wise) for the others on our list. Jessica Alba’s engagement ring has a huge cushion cut stone surrounded by pave diamonds, and Ashlee Simpson’s engagement ring sports a similar design. These girls don’t shy away from sparkle, that’s for sure!

Christina was married long before the baby, but the Christina Aguilera engagement ring features a vintage design that we’re still drooling over. Nicole and her baby’s daddy haven’t tied the knot yet, but who could forget the infamous DJ AM/Nicole Richie Engagement Ring? Somehow we’re guessing that motherhood might tone down her taste, and she might be looking for a unique - but less pink! - ring this time around.

Finally, we can’t forget Jamie-Lynn Spears. She’s handled media attention and family drama better than her mom and big sister, and is now aiming to settle down with hubby to be Casey. The Jamie-Lynn engagement ring is the most unique of the bunch, with a dramatic marquise cut diamond that commands attention. She’s been seen sans ring recently, but we suspect that’s just because her pregnancy made the fit a bit snug.

Whichever celebrity engagement ring you prefer, Emitations.com has the best affordable version available. If you’re craving a traditional style like Scarlett Johansson’s engagement ring, a royal inspired cut like Jamie-Lynn Spears’ engagement ring, or a anything between, we’ve got the right (faux) rock for you!

Women are shopping like crazy, planning girl getaways to the theater, and busting out their Balenciagas and Manolos. Men are, for the most part, taking cover. It can only mean one thing…Sex and the City: The Movie is almost here! We’ve been waiting for what seems like forever to find out what happens to our fave chick clique, and finally the secrets will be revealed.

We’ve spent soooo much time compiling our Sex and the City jewelry collection, and we thought we knew the whole plot. Just when we had it figured out, Cynthia Nixon and Sarah Jessica Parker flipped the script on us! The dream sequences? Might just be regular scenes. The on-set drama? Could be scripted catfights. There’s supposedly a few ending options, so even the stars don’t know for sure what happens. If Carrie and Big don’t stay together, though, we suspect there will be some extra angry fans in attendance!

The movie also has us thinking about how we define ourselves in relation to the pop culture characters. Admit it - you decided a long time ago whether you were a Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, or Samantha. Heck, you might even be Louise, Carrie’s new assistant! No matter which lady you relate to, we have a whole jewelry collection in her honor. If any gentleman readers consider themselves to be a Mr. Big, though, be sure to find us after the show….

Emitations is so excited to be offering exclusive jewelry inspired by Sex and the City (the television series and movie), and we know that fans everywhere are just as enthused. We all wish we could be wearing red soled Louboutins and signature print Louis Vuitton, but (if you’re like us) those brand names are a bit beyond what our wallet can handle. Not to worry - our selection of Sex and the City inspired jewelry was designed with budget fashionistas in mind!

Nick might be worth sharing, but is the ring?

It’s pretty hard to for Hollywood types to actually shock us anymore, but Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have done just that! Aside from their age difference - Mariah is 38, and Nick is 27 - the couple has only been dating for a few months, max. The real drama, though, comes from the already infamous Nick Cannon/Mariah Carey engagement ring. Pictures show Mariah wearing a huge diamond, set in a pave border and accented with more bling along the sides. Given Nick’s success in music, movies, and television, and Mariah’s multi-platinum record sales, this all seems pretty standard, right? Wrong!

As soon as Mariah was seen sporting her bling, fans and media alike noticed something a bit suspicious. Just last year, Nick was engaged to Victoria’s Secret model Selita Ebanks, and her ring looked an awful lot like the one now worn by Ms. Carey - or should we say Ms. Cannon?! Further gossip reports that an impromptu Cannon and Carey wedding happened in a tropical location just last week. The timing has raised eyebrows, though, because Mariah just happens to have released a new album, while Nick has four films coming out in the next year. Seems like a prime time to generate some buzz, dontcha think?

We’ve seen the pictures, and the two rings do look remarkably similar. Even if they aren’t the exact same piece of bling, you’d think that the reigning pop diva would demand something a bit more unique. She can’t be happy that her wedding is already best known for a recycled ring! She might just take back her hit single request to “Touch My Body” and instead tell Nick to get (Wild ‘N) Out! Maybe Cannon should take a cue from Kobe Bryant, and buy Mariah an “apology diamond” to make up for this fashion faux pas. Did Nick re-gift any diamonds to former flames Christina Milian and Kim Kardashian? We bet they’re checking their jewelry boxes right now…

Tell us what you think - did Nick go green with and re-use the engagement ring, or does Mariah Carey have her own signature bling? Either way, you can steal the style for less with our CZ engagement ring!

In a hush hush ceremony turned paparazzi spectacle, hip hop mogul Jay Z is reported to have wed songstress Beyonce on Friday April 4th. Media suspicions were aroused by the huge white canopy set up on the pent house balcony, which was visible from the street, as well as masses of flower arrangements and limo driven guests. The coverage went full force, though, when celebrity blogger Perez Hilton announced the address of the event on his webpage.

Jay Z and Beyonce have been dating for over six years, but they’ve never publicly confirmed or denied their relationship status (or lack thereof). Even after Beyonce’s mother made a coy remark about potential grandchildren, the couple remained mum on whether or not they were actually hitched. We’re frustrated because we want to see the rock! As the power couple of hip hop and R&B music, the duo definitely has some change to spare on a sparkler of a wedding ring. Plus, they each have their own clothing lines, so we know they have an eye for fashion!

For a while, Beyonce was spotted with some golden bling on her left ring finger, but it wasn’t the diamond we were expecting. Instead, it was a gold ring that spelled out “Shawn”, which happens to be Jay Z’s real first name. The most recent update, though, involves a reported 16 carat diamond ring that Beyonce wore to Jay Z’s Atlanta concert last week. Somehow there are no pictures online of this significant gem, though it is said that she quickly covered it up with black gloves after it was spotted.

One thing is for sure - as soon as those pics are available, Emitations.com will have a gorgeous, affordable replica available! In the meantime, check out the rest of our Beyonce inspired bling…

Is your style ready for the prom paparrazi? Let us be the judge! Email your prom pics (candids and professional shots) to media@emitations.com, and we’ll select the fiercest fashionistas to include in our prom paparrazi slideshow. 5 winners will each receive a prom swag bag that’s full of celebrity inspired bling!



Prom pictures too embarassing to share? You can still enter to win our prom swag bag! We’ll be giving one away every Friday till the end of April! Click HERE to enter.

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Some fashions last long enough to defy the label of trend, and instead turn into iconic pieces. Such is the case with the bangle bracelet! This basic jewelry item has survived nearly every fashion wave throughout history, and today they’re hotter than ever before. Don’t believe us? Check out the similarities between this Roman snake bangle (circa 1st century AD!) and our Cleo’s Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet:

The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Hebrews, and Romans wore bangle bracelets, mainly as status symbols, tokens of religious devotion, or as part of their warrior uniforms. Mentions of silver and gold jewelry - bracelets in particular - are scattered throughout the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. More recently, bangles have popped up in the fashion history of the 19th and 20th century.

In the 1920s, sparkling art deco jewelry was all the rage, and bangle bracelets fit right in! The 40s forced women and jewelers alike to get creative, as prescious metals were needed to support the war efforts. Slim bangles dominated the fashion scene in those times. In the 50s, though, women were ready to indulge! Bangles in all shapes and sizes rolled off newly formed assembly lines. The 60s and 70s brought us huge stacks of wire thin bangles, and the 80s offered chunky, funky, neon colored bangle bracelets that were made to be noticed.

From the 1990s through today, bangles have evolved in many ways. The basic shape, however, remains true. From stacks of thick gold hip-hop inspired bangles, to bohemian inspired textured bangles, stylish celebs know that bangles are still all the rage. It’s all about survival of the hippest!

Today’s hottest trend setting celebrities may have found the secret to luck - clover jewelry! Our favorite leading ladies of fashion, movies, and music have all been spotted in layered clover necklaces, and they’ve all been extra lucky in life recently. Coincedence, or fortunate fashion? Try your own clover bling, and see for yourself!

Paris Hilton can be described in many ways, but most of us wouldn’t have considered the ultra-rich heiress to be down on her luck. Until, of course, her much publicized stint in jail last year! Even before that, she wasn’t doing so well with the men in her life - there’s been cheating, catfights, messy breakups, and private moments gone publish in recent years. Her movies and songs haven’t been the most successful, either, but Paris seems to take it all in stride. We don’t want to jinx her recent streak of good luck, but we have to dish on her newest arm candy. Could there possibly be real love between her and Good Charlotte frontman Benji Madden? As with her past loves, only time will tell. Still, things are definitely better than this time last year!

Reese Witherspoon is one of Hollywood’s highest paid actresses, but she has her share of problems just like the rest of us. Several years ago, her and hubby Ryan Phillipe seemed to be on top of the world. They made parenting a priority, and yet Reese still found the time to star in a string of blockbuster films. After winning an Oscar for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in the 2005 bio-pic Walk the Line, Reese was at an all time high. Shortly thereafter, though, Hollywood’s golden couple went through a messy divorce. Reese was conspicuously single for quite a while afterwards, but now she’s nothing but smiles when out with her new man Jake Gylenhall. He only recently got to meet the kiddies, which makes us think it’s serious!

Mariah Carey has had incredible success since first taking the mike in the early 1990s, but she was in a bit of a slump a few years back. Since then (perhaps since donning her clover necklace and earrings?) she has come back with a bang, going around the world with her most successful tour to date. Her last album, The Emancipation of Mimi, was the number one seller in the US for 2005, and it won multiple Grammy Awards. Now, Mariah is completing work on her newest album, E=MC², and she has her own fragrance line. Things are looking up for Miss MC!

Want your chance to be lucky in life? Try a chic layered clover necklace, and see what arises! Maybe we can get Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan to wear some clover jewelry too…

Emitations is kicking off spring early with a sweet giveaway! For one week only, we’ll be giving away six sets of Twiggy’s Cherry Necklace and Earrings! Enter to win HERE.

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From the designers at fashion week to the clothes at your favorite stores, safari style is hot! Intense prints and “urban jungle” looks were all over the runway, but they can be difficult to wear in real life. Why not trust your animal instincts, and opt for jungle jewelry instead? We suggest choosing a military cut jacket, a pair of dark rinse jeans, and a punchy pastel top for your wardrobe basics, and then go wild with accessories!

This year’s interpretation of the look features a wider palette of prints, adding giraffe, tiger, and zebra patterns to the usual leopard and cheetah spots. There’s also a medley of Bollywood inspired fabrics and styles, which add vibrance to the new neutrals of 2008. A glossy sheen over olive and khaki pieces brings light to classic colors, and accents like sash belts and button up sleeves add extra oomph to any outfit. The essential clothing item of the season has to be the ’70s-esque pantsuit, which is shortened and paired with heels for ‘08.

If you’re not quite ready to sport a one piece safari “romper” suit, never fear - you can satisfy your craving for couture with wild style jewelry! Why trek through the jungle (or the crowds at the mall) when you can shop at Emitations? A stack of funky jungle bangles or a glam giraffe print cocktail ring is just what you need to add some kick to those khakis!

Fraggle’s Cocktail Ring Price: $315.00 Sale: $225.00

Lyndi’s Snake Necklace Price: $20.00

Mandisa’s Tiger Bracelet Price: $35.00

Win the palm tree necklace that everyone’s talking about! Kate Hudson wears a similar necklace throughout her new movie, Fool’s Gold. We’re picking a winner every Friday until the end of March, so sign up HERE to win!

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