Irresistible elegance, breathtaking fascination and superb exquisiteness are what you can expect on this new model presented by the house of Cartier – the Mille Et Une Heures. The very famous fashion brand has been working fabulously in this attractive field for long time and satisfying all its fans. We have been used to seeing Cartier bring superb products and that explains why it still stands on the top rank today and its luxury products simply sells by its legendry name.
The Mille Et Une Heures collection by Cartier this time is a great example of “to meet is to fall in love.” It is simply pieces of jewelry plus the function of a watch. You can simply see from the appearances the fact that it takes too much time and efforts to create such a fantastic masterpiece. And it does, indeed.
These unique timepieces are inspired by the art of ancient India. You may be able to see on them something subtle from the gates of Jaipur, frontiers of Rajasthan and the great Mogul art of decoration. This whole collection holds 16 luxury timepieces of different appearances especially shape of animals and all these have taken 500 and 1,500 hours of hard work in the workshops of Cartier.
For people who are rich enough, a timepiece as special and ravishing as those in the Mille Et Une Heures collection will definitely be the perfect gift for their loved ones at Valentine’s Day, since I simply can’t imagine which lady can reject this kind of luxury beauty.
The year of 2011 again, I bet, will be another great year for watch making. SIHH 2011 has seen a lot of amazing creations from those big brands, including Richard Mille. Recently Richard Mille has presented its new Caliber Extra Flat Automatic RM 033 watch.
This new Richard Mille watch has got something rather distinguished. Unlike other Richard Mille models, this one has a case in round shape that is remarkably thin. It is 45.7mm in diameter, sculptured in titanium, 18k white gold or red gold. The case is 6.3mm deep.
Animating this timepiece is the caliber RMXP1, a skeletonized automatic-winding movement, which just measures 2.6mm thick. To create such a remarkably thin movement, they positioned the automatic-winding micro rotor off-center. The rotor is made of solid platinum and has bi-directional winding. This amazing 29-jewel movement, operating at the frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, offers 42 hours of power reserve. It has successfully incorporated a free sprung balance with variable inertia for high reliability when subjected to shock and enhanced precision over time. And you can find four small adjustable weights on the balance, to allow more accurate and repeatable adjustment.
The case construction is fitted with 16 titanium spline screws and stainless steel abrasion resistant washers. 30-meter water-resistant, the case-back of this RM 033 watch features the signature Richard Mille curving. The tripartite case construction features integrated lugs and, fitted with two Nitril O-ring seals.
Surely such an awesome timepiece will never come with an amiable price tag. For people who are not so rich, high quality replica Richard Mille watches will be the greatest option.
Aren’t they simply pieces of fascinating jewelry? I myself can’t see any possibility of finding a lady who would say no to such gorgeous timepieces. The sparkling stones, the exquisite craftsmanship, the elegant arrangement and the luxury appeal, can simply drag any lady into the obsession with the watches. Although it is not the first time I’ve seen watches as sumptuous as this one, still, it has managed to wow me. For the SIHH 2011 trade show, the watch brand Piaget has presented to us its new Limelight Garden Party watch for ladies. The glittering timepieces are artfully decorated with a sparkling mosaic of diamonds, which are to make everyone not able to forget.
Without doubt, the superb watch has represented a perfect alliance between high-end jewelry art and refined watchmaking techniques.
The new Piaget watch comes in two versions. Looking almost the same, the two differ with each other on the color of the “leaves” in the “garden” embellishments. You can also see that in the pictures. One is paved with 10 marquise-cut emeralds, which weight totals to 5.2 carats, while the other is illuminated by the play of more neutral marquise-cut diamonds, and the overall weight of these jewels comes to 4.8 carats.
I bet it is every lady’s dream to have watches with such enthralling decoration to light up every passing hours and minutes. Besides, it has got gold hands on an alluring almond-shaped dial, which generously sparkles with 76 diamonds.
The bezel, skillfully incorporated into the structure of the 18-carat white gold case, is also set with a refined stream of white diamonds. Inside it is the engine animating the watch – a Swiss made quartz Piaget 56P movement. The front side of the case is assembled with a high-grade sapphire crystal. Piaget has also equipped this new model with a solid case back. Something else special about this new Piaget is its strap, which is made of satin and terminates in a white gold folding clasp.
When we are still stuck in this cold long winter at the beginning of 2011, the fashion world just seems not able to wait any longer to present to us something new. Fashion houses like Louis Vuitton, has already been well prepared for next winter, with the coming out of the Fall/Winter 2011-2012 collection. Men’s Studio Director Paul Helbers has explored the ultra simplified elegance of Amish style and instilled it with a hint of strangeness. 
Helbers described this unique pairing of Amish design elements with lynchian overtones, telling that this collection is almost all black to emphasize shape and technique. As can be seen from the show, those Jackets have been sculpted around the body almost like shields. And you will find the intrigue in those contrast materials like rubberized, matte Macintosh with metallic python and sun bleached wide wale corduroy in unexpected combinations. These all take on a new beauty, just as what designer’s said. However, instead of being too monotonous, some excitements have been brought to this predominantly black tone of the collection with flashes of Motel Red and matte and shine contrasts. Even denim is double dyed black with hand-painted bleach tracing long seams for a “caught in the headlights” look. 
On the other hand, iconic bag styles are presented in a new leather, Damier Infini, an ultra-soft and high quality leather embossed in signature check. The Keepall, the Neo-Greenwich and the Porte-Document de Voyage this time come in Motel Red, Glacier Grey and Anthracite. Aside from this new leather statement, small satchels and brief cases adorned with trunk locks, reproduced from vintage Louis Vuitton models, are shown in elephant print leather and in classic Nomade soft leather. Monogram canvas or patent alligator. 
Then we come to the accessories part. The house has displayed faceless watches, rose-cut cluster rings, side pleated gloves and thick matte black sunglasses associate plain simplicity with a mysterious lynchian quality, while thick knit scarves, have replaced ties to create a rustic Amish look. 
And we’ve seen the reversion in luxury footwear. This time they go inside out, with patched material combinations, which put alligator on the inside, patent leather on the heel and leaves edging uncut for a thick sole and a rough feel.
By Amanda Rivers
Well, beauty and style is not about how much money you’ve thrown away for purchasing your outfits. Lots of people tend to overestimate their matching skills. Although I am not one of the stylists, I guess they may gain lots of fun just walking on the street, thinking how stupidly people dress themselves. A Bulgarian online store shopping therapy has offered a list of the top 10 mistakes we often make when matching our lovely outfits. It’s not about fashion or brand clothes, but taste and style, and how to wear and pair the items properly:
1. Too much jewelry:
Try to make the number of pieces not more than three. Pick just one or two matching pieces to look classy and make a statement.
2. Used up heels:
Perfection is about details. Others won’t be happy hearing the annoying noise they make, which would also suggest your carelessness.
3. Too much flesh:
Saving too much from the fabric of your clothes can lead to two results – making you sexy, or screw you up. Do not make yourself look cheap or get a “muffin top”.
4. Wrong matching of patterns:
Yes, it is considered trendy, but it can be a tough job. You may end up looking overdressed. It’ll seem to others that you’ve just come back from a carnival. Pair patterned top with one-color bottom apparel, or the other way around.
5. Sneakers or flats all the time:
It’s perfect to free your feet sometimes. But avoid wearing sneakers or flats with all kind of outfits. You’re not likely to become a stunner not in high heels.
6. Dark hair roots:
The blonde hair and dark roots on the heads of celebrities is not a result of negligence but work by stylists. While usually in real life, dark roots only means being careless to the way you look.
7. Orange complexion:
Be careful with the cheap tanning lotions, which may destroy everything. Too much tanning in salons is not a good idea either – fake tanning can be dangerous, or make you look like you’ve tried too damn hard.
8. Flaunting brands and labels:
All those little tricks of revealing the logos can’t get you anywhere better. And head to toes brand names can’t ensure you chic style.
9. Sticking out bra shoulder-straps:
They simply look unpleasant. If there’s no way to hide them under the top or dress, at least make sure they are the same color. Besides, showing parts of your bottom underwear never looks good, no matter how much it costs.
10. Blindly following trends:
Without a slim and beautiful waist, you’d better forget the crop tops, even if they are super trendy at the moment. There’s some to seize and some to let go. And models become models for reasons. So suitable is the best!