When we come to designer watches, some might love those fancy and special designs, while there are many others who are seeking a timeless kind of elegance in timepieces. I don’t mean those fancy stuff are not good, but I think different styles are created for different tastes and interests. Without doubt, the watch brand of Chopard has recently presented some fantastic models that would be loved by the latter camp of people. And yes, I’m talking about the two new versions of its L.U.C 1937 model devoted to the brand’s rich watchmaking heritage. People tend to fall for these new Chopard watches due to the classic and timeless looks they demonstrate.
The first model here stands out from the crowd by its porcelain-like white dial completed with those black transferred Roman numerals and the minute track, while the second one attracts attention by its satin-finished silvery dial featuring applied rhodiumed Roman numerals and a transferred minute track. The two are both breathed to life by a new high-performance mechanical self-winding movement – the L.U.C 1.010. And the time is shown by Dauphine hands in rhodium or black.
The 42 mm case of the Chopard L.U.C 1937, crafted in stainless steel, is fitted with a screw-lock crown and glare-proof sapphire crystals for the face and the case-back. And the design presents an innovations and elegant curves.
Yet, some more elegant appeal is added to the watches by a vertical satin-brushed finish on the case sides and their polished lugs. The models have been built to be water-resistant to 50 meters.
This new L.U.C Calibre 1.010, running at a speed of 28,800 vibrations per hour, has got the COSC-chronometer certification, which guarantees absolute reliability. The 31-jewel movement offers a power reserve of 60 hours. It is responsible for the hours, minutes and central seconds as well as the date displayed at 6 o’clock. And if you are the owner of this watch, you are sure to be thankful to the easy and accurate time-setting, which is brought by its stop-seconds function.
These new Chopard timepieces come with a black alligator leather strap, with a brown alligator leather lining and a steel pin buckle.
The ‘Gossip Girl’ star, Blake Lively, 23-year-old, rocks a Michael Kors tunic and Lorraine Schwartz bracelets as she covers Glamour magazine’s July 2011 issue. In the interview with the magazine, she talks to Florence Welch, her new best friend, about her personal style and how she gets ready for being the face of Chanel’s Mademoiselle bag, her love for cooking, and roles she loves to play.
Lately, it seems that we see Blake Lively everywhere. The actress was spotted hanging out and hugging Leonardo DiCaprio. Then there are nude photos spreading on the Internet of a woman looking very much like Blake, yet she told us they are fake. And the actress also got a blockbuster this summer called ‘Green Lantern’ with Ryan Reynolds, a contract with Chanel mentioned above, and she became the cover girl of several renowned magazines, with the one for Glamour’s July 2011 issue as the latest.
The girl just looks amazing wearing a Michael Kors tunic with the dreamy blonde locks. Still, about becoming new ambassador of Chanel, Blake told the magazine that it was such an honor to her.
And when asked about her strong, breakout performance in the movie ‘The Town’, the actress said that those darker roles actually reflect the real Blake, and she laughed, “That’s what you don’t know!” And then Blake explained, “No, I’m drawn to those roles because (they’re so) rare, especially for someone my age. Women in film are often the prizes for the men and nowhere near as layered or complex as the men get to be. My character in The Town was written for a 37-year-old. I had to fight for that role. But also, I’m not this super-tortured soul, so it’s fun to be able to go there.”
However, apart from acting, the girl also does pretty well in styling and cooking. In fact she is becoming an style icon and the inspiration for girls around the globe because of the unique styles she boasts, which she considers as being ‘moody’. Blake’s mother modeled and made clothes, so she always had such an appreciation for designs. “And then Gossip Girl completely blew open the door to fashion for me,” said Blake. She had to go to fashion shows and asked her publicist whether she could buy a certain item, and would take it after getting a YES. Blake regarded this as one of her favorite hobbies.
Blake also told readers about her love for simple styling on hair and makeup, because to make everything easy is her own recipe and because as a mannequin for clothes, it’s not OK to do anything too distracting. And you may find it unbelievable but the famous actress told that she feels shy when people are fussing on her.
As for cooking, Blake expressed the thrill of discovering a new sauce or spice and says that is crazy. She once wanted a sauce from New Orleans, the FDA didn’t approve the delivery. Then Blake even asked the restaurant to put the sauce into a teddy bear and send it to her. But she finally got turned down by the restaurant saying that they are not the drug cartel.
The classic Omega Constellation family has recently welcomed another stunning new member. And, again the Omega fans can still expect both technical performance and ultimate elegance of design in the new model.
Measuring 27 mm in diameter, the case of this new Omega Constellation watch is rendered in 18ct red gold and stainless steel and is outlined by a breathtaking 18ct gold bezel, adorned with 132 full-cut snow set diamonds sparkling with superb glamour. The vertically brushed case-back is enhanced with the Constellation Observatory medallion. The case is built to be water-resistant to 100 meters.
Apart from that stunning bezel, this new Omega timepiece boasts a super gorgeous display with a dark blue PVD dial. This dial was embellished with a supernova motif, which emanates from the Constellation star at 6 o’clock. Besides, twelve single-cut diamonds serves as hour-markers and also enthralling decorations completing the display. The stones totally weigh 0.12 carats.
Indicating the time are two polished 18ct gold hands nicely inlaid with white Superluminova, which has ensured a high level of visibility even in dim light.
Beating inside this fascinating timepiece is a proprietary quartz caliber 1376 movement made by the Omega itself. And according to the watch’s specifics, its battery life can last 32 months.
Finally we move to its equally superb bracelet made of 18ct red gold and stainless steel, which features brushed links and polished bars.
Doubtlessly Omega has done a good job in surprising us with its fabulous Constellation collection. But one thing I’d like to tell my dear fellow Omega fans is that, now we don’t need to splurge that much money on a timepiece, but those finely made replica Omega watches are doing the same job nicely.
Here’s absolutely great news for Hello Kitty fans. As the most renowned cat ever, Hello Kitty, born in 1974, now gets precious in the latest limited Swarovski + Hello Kitty Collection. This new set will begin to sparkle at Swarovski’s shops in August, 2011. Swarovski, the expert on crystals, again uses those dazzling stones to adorn the necklaces, pendants, rings, earrings, and some other accessories.
“As a fan from day one,” Nathalie Colin, Swarovski Artistic Director, perfectly explains how they got that idea, “I saw an obvious connection between the magical, sparkle of crystal and the bright, playful world of Hello Kitty”.
Hello Kitty without doubt has long been loved by numerous people all over the world, and we’ve certainly seen lots of great designs as results of the previous collaborations of the cat and those fashion houses. This time the Japanese company Sanrio and Swarovski upgrade the kitty’s look in a sparkling limited collection to be released in August this year. This gorgeous line will then make its grand debut in some of Swarovski’s 1,900 stores, completing Swarovski’s Fall/Winter 2011 collection.
The oh-so-adorable kitty, together with it well-known ear bow, is featured on lots of different things, and in this collection by Swarovski you can also expect things like apples, flowers, bows, and hearts. Every single detail and each of the exclusive crystals applied with special techniques are definitely enchanting. And one item that has wowed so many ladies is the Swarovski’s classic “Power” bag in clear Crystal Mesh and Kitty’s face made in white leather with black, yellow and pink crystals.
There are some rings in this collection, also super elegant, lovely and sweet. One is in fact a set of three rings which are adorned with Hello Kitty’s face, bow, apple, and a little heart, yet they can be worn together or individually. The second boasts the Kitty’s face with a bow over her left ear.
Of course the other playful stuff also wins lots of love, like the bracelets with Hello Kitty’s face on a pink crystal pearl bracelet with a colored bow. Then let’s look at the seven necklaces and pendants that too come with breathtaking charm. Made from extremely fine materials with superb techniques, these pieces of artwork are simply irresistible.