This past season, I have been wrapping my wrist with a borrowed timepiece. I am guilty of taking (borrowing) my dad’s watch: a beautiful silver mesh band with gold hands and studs (to represent the hours of the day). A practical piece of jewelry, a watch is a statement that can tell you the time with the quick of a glance. Rather than rummaging through your big purse for your cell phone, a watch will quickly give you the time of day and all the time in the world.
I’ve created my own style and prefer men’s watches over women’s watches. Sometimes I take a trip to vintage stores and flea marts to find old men’s Rolex or Movado watches. With a new battery and resizing the bands, this classic accessory only represents sheer elegance. Nowadays, designers are making women’s watches more versatile and using oversized dials for a more contemporary look. Women’s watches are usually found with skinny wristbands and a delicate dial small in size. Now women’s watch sizes are “supersized” and wristbands sometimes represent ornamental jewelry. Bigger is better in the watch world–and the more bling the more desirable.
Pick out watches that make a bigger statement with oversize dials. My faves for the next season are watches with gold tones. As flagrant as they may look, our natural tresses and neutral shades of rouge will balance the new year look. Also try adding bangles and bracelets for extra flair. The watch serves as a functional accessory, so don’t be afraid to mix and match accordingly. Remember: it’s all about being fabulous! So watch out!
For an interesting read, check out this article on the most expensive watches by Forbes.
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