Bring On The Bling

The only ice Jacob the Jeweler will be admiring is the one in his tin cup while serving time in jail (wait — do they even serve ice there?). Notorious "King of Bling" Jacob Arabov, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to all charges of laundering over $270 million in drugs for the Black Mafia Family.

Arabov was well-known in the hip-hop community for his oversized watches and high-carat offerings. His over-the-top jewels first caught the attention of late rapper Notorious B.I.G. and has since grown his client list to include Paris Hilton, Jay-Z, Beyoncé Knowles, Madonna, and Victoria Beckham.

The situation could of been a lot worse for Arabov who was looking at 20 years if convicted at trial. "Jacob Arabov and his counsel are pleased that Judge Cohn recognized the amazing story of Jacob, who at age 14 emigrated from the former Soviet Union, came to the US with nothing, and yet managed to become one of the most respected, beloved, and successful jewelers in the world," said Arabov's criminal defense lawyer, Benjamin Brafman.

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The skincare masters behind Orlane, a Parisian high-end beauty brand, has developed an extremely decadent antiaging cream fit for a princess.

Crème Royale is made from a blend of ancient Egyptian and Chinese medicines such as royal jelly, a pure-honey extract, which helps brighten and hydrate skin and boost longevity, and liquid 24-karat gold, which contains firming, antiwrinkle, and antioxidant benefits.

The result is a deep-penetrating and intensely hydrating cream that promotes healing and prevents sagging. Oh, and the price? How silly of me to forget. Just 1.7 ounces of this royal treatment costs $650. Does anyone still have an extra slot open on their holiday wish list?

Talk about sparkles and glitter for the 2007 holiday season! New from London's famous chain of neighborhood nail spas, nails inc., comes the most dazzling and decadent nail file you've ever laid your eyes on. Each Diamond File contains 20 diamonds and is set on a glass emery board with a textured surface that is renewable by soaking it in warm water (which won't damage the bling).

The best part is that each file is custom made, so you get to design it yourself. The file was inspired by Bella Donna Marilyn Monroe's song "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend." For the woman who's got it all, this would make the most magnificent gift — that is, if you are in the market to throw down £1000 (which, at the current exchange rate, is approximately $2.000)!

While it comes packaged in a luxurious velvet box lined with black satin, still, that's a hefty price tag. If you had the money, would you spend two grand on a nail-shaping tool?

New from Laura Mercier is her gorgeous 2007 Holiday Diamond Collection. Inspired from the peaceful shimmer of freshly fallen snow, this line brightens the eyes, makes lips looks soft, and will make your body glisten.

The collection includes five new products, each of which have been created to make you look white-hot. But the star product is not actually a makeup item, it's a softer-than-soft fluffy Diamond Duster powder brush made from pure Marabou feathers.

For a complete product list and description of each of the items in the Laura Mercier Holiday Diamond Collection, read more

If lip gloss is a little of what you fancy, then you are going to love this Precious Carat Lip Gloss Jewel in Diamond Splendor from Lancome. This diamond shaped paperweight is filled with clear, sparkly lip gloss. I have a feeling it's going to give you more butterflies than getting an actual diamond!

At first when I heard about it I thought, "Eh, this is probably just another holiday marketing ploy. Take an already existing product, throw a crystal on it and jack up the price." But I was wrong: this is really adorable. And the $40 price tag makes it a terrific present for anyone who goes gaga over beauty products and bling!

The case is made from shiny (and heavy) silver metal and crowned with a giant Swarovski Crystal that has the trademark Lancome flower embossed at the bottom. Inside is home to a less-sticky, less goupy version of their Color Fever Lip Gloss. Also, it contains flecks of gold glitter! If chic is what you seek, this is the gloss for you!

When you can't afford pink diamonds, go for the gold! These gold lip glosses are scorching hot for summer and fall. They can be worn alone or over your favorite lipstick to create a warming and glittery effect. To check out gold lip glosses from last season, click here, for more beauty products with bling, click here and to check out this spring's silver lip gloss trend, click here.

Benefit 24k Sexy Gold Lipgloss ($20) is a sensual, feminine and seductive sheer metallic lip gloss. Although I doubt it contains actual 24k gold, this powerful burst of color will make you look and feel like a million bucks! The color is versatile enough to wear day or night for a sexy sparkle.

For one more 24K Gold Lip Gloss, read more

Two things that women seem to adore are diamonds and lip gloss! These pink diamond shades are perfect for all seasons. They are sheer, sparkly, seductive and they make you feel like a million bucks. So add some more snazz to your smile and wear a coat of pink diamond lip gloss alone or over any of your favorite lipsticks!

La Bella Donna Pink Diamond Shimmer Lip Sheer ($22) is a soft, sweet smelling and smooth feeling mineral lip gloss. It has a universally flattering light feminine sheen and adds a hint of shimmer to any lip look.

Too Faced Diamond Gloss in Pink Diamonds ($14) is a juicy, sheer lip gloss that contains jojoba, vitamin A and violet extract to nourish and moisturize lips. The color lasts long and the formula is ultra shimmery to help create a gorgeous and glamorous look.

For two more pink diamond lip glosses, read more

I thought this was just a passing trend until I noticed that more and more cosmetics companies have jumped on the studded eyelash bandwagon. First it was Madonna who debuted her famous Diamond Shu Uemura Lashes that supposedly cost about $10K, and then Revlon created Jewel Lash Drops which allows you to bedazzle your own lashes with a squeezable gel that dries to a gem-like substance.

I guess this look is fine if you are going out clubbing, but never for daytime wear. Can you imagine anything hurting more than a rhinestone falling in your eye? Yeesh! Here are two different styles of variations on this studded lash trend that bestow you to bat your lashes and bling!

Valerie Beverly Hills has created a new set of glue on falsies called Black Mink with Rhinestone Band ($100). These lashes are made from mink and the band is adorned with clear stones. Inside the light purple suede box you'll not only find a mirror for convenient application, but also a tube of lash adhesive.

For a more affordable way to bling as you blink read more

Yowzers! Talk about bringing on the bling. The Tokyo-based UMO Salon has just introduced the world's first-ever 24-carat gold facial — and, yes, it is being offered in the United States. For about $300 (that's 30,000 yen), you can enjoy the rejuvenating effects of precious gold on your face.

Gold is a very soft metal that absorbs quickly and deeply into the skin. Why, you might ask, would you want to absorb gold? It is believed to firm and brighten skin, reduce wrinkles, help drain lymph nodes and get rid of toxins, stimulate blood circulation, and help skin cells replenish at a faster pace than they would naturally grow.

The UMO facial consists of a cleansing treatment and a massage before the paper-thin 24-carat gold sheets are applied to the face. So, if you can justify spending double the price of a normal a facial, at least it seems like you are getting your money's worth.

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