Today's Blue Plate Specials ... Suck

The HSN TS is a 2.98ct Ruby Sterling Silver "Vintage" Ring. You see, I love rubies. But I love really good rubies. The kind that are more expensive per carat than good diamonds. In light of the fact that I am not Oprah, I make due with the lab-created variety. "Real" rubies--like the kind in this ring--do nothing for me.



The QVC TSV is an Oreck Restaurant Vacuum with Floor Sweeper,Crystal Aroma & Deodorize. I haven't ever used an Oreck, but I've heard that they're great. However, can they still compete against the Dyson? I don't know. It did get the Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use Commendation.



Yet another in a long, long line of watch OTV's from ShopNBC. I love the watch itself, but hate the bands that come with it. They cheapen the look of the watch.

There is an online only Offerings Trunk Show. Check it out here. One of these days I'm going to actually order something from Offerings instead of just window shopping.

Don't forget to vote if this week's HOME SHOPPING CAGE MATCH!

Adrienne Arpel vs. Joan Rivers

Fashion jewelry, watches, makeup, skincare, purses, and plastic surgery ... they both do it all ... but who does it better???

Today's Blue Plate Specials ... Suck it Up!

HSN's TS sucks! Sorry, lame, I know. I just couldn't resist. Anyway, the TS is a Dyson DC07 Upright Cyclonic Vacuum Cleaner with Accessories. Dyson has a cult following and is supposed to be the greatest vacuum ever. The only complaint? It's too powerful. Oh dear, Queen Bea might accidentally vacuum up the cat.

QVC's TSV are Ryka Slip-on Quilted Mesh Skimmers. These look sooo comfy (and cute--especially that burgundy one). And they come in wide width. Praise be! Queen Bea's pork chop feet appreciate that! However, $39 seems a little on the expensive side for some slip-ons.

ShopNBC's OTV is a pair of 14K White or Yellow Gold 2.00ct Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings. The diamond quality is about one step away from being a drill bit, but I like the earrings--they look stylish and well-made.

But, honestly chickadees, you should really just save the $999.96 and get yourself some fake diamonds. I have a pair of white gold Diamonique inside-out hoops that are fabulous and I've heard the Hollywood hoops are to die for.