by Erinn Soule

Created on: January 25, 2008

Diamond's, Satin, Sparkle and Cleavage are the latest definition of "Red Carpet". Every year the styles get glitzier and the attitudes more confident. Where do these Celebrities find their "Carpet Wear"?

What the stars do not necessarily want you to know, is that all that gleam doesn't always make their pocket books lean. The latest craze these days are "Lab Grown" Gems, this is not synthetic stones but rather genuine stones grown under Laboratory conditions to mimic nature. They cost only a fraction of what genuine diamond's, Rubie's and Sapphires cost and the quality exact. I picked up myself a 2.50 Carat Lab Grown Diamond this year and had the Jeweler puzzled. They have all the same characteristics as the real deal but somewhat less of a price tag.

The dresses, the shoes and the Armani bags are ultra chic, but a few of the Stars have found a "side alley" for their satin goods. The market is filled with high priced designer's but the trick is to find the "New Kid On the Block" who has just graduated Fashion School but has wormed his way into the Celebrity scene, the stars are. They may have stars in their eyes but they are still hungry and in need of paying off their student loans. Google and Craig's list are fantastic for finding these marvels. Some Bridal shops even have "Red Carpet" quality dresses and accessories that are much more affordable than a studio on Rodeo Drive.

Paparazzi, sounds like a pizza every time I say it, but guess what they are getting rich these days, or at least rich with gossip! Did you know that you can become a Paparazzi too? If you have a decent camera, reliable transportation and a love for being nosy...You are in. Again Craig's list is where to find these jobs, not only are they posted there, they even tell you how much you can make off of one single shot of the sought after celeb's. There are so many secrets to be revealed that I could not possibly cover it in one article, but stay tuned, I am sure I can come up with a few more for you in the coming Month's.

So tune in, smile sheepishly at the Stars now that you know the secrets! They really are not as perfect as we all think, they are people just like us, they too, try and find the shortcuts in life.

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