Wrist Style

Using An American Express Gift Card

Labrana-Catherine — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:15:11 +0000

It has been said that accessories make the outfit. The right accessories and jewelry can add a little something special to virtually any outfit. You can use them to dress an outfit up as well as down, and they can add color and life to an otherwise boring or dull outfit.

Accessories are also a great gift. Very few people would frown at getting accessories, whether it’s a beautiful necklace or a brightly colored scarf. A few of the most popular accessories that make great gifts and will never go out of style include:

• Scarves. A scarf can be casual or dressy, depending on how it is worn, the type of fabric, and so forth. Pick out a scarf in the favorite color of the person for whom you are buying a gift.
• Necklaces. A simple necklace with neutral colors or stones that can be worn with anything, making it another great idea.
• Earrings. Many women and girls have their ears pierced, and earrings are generally an inexpensive and fun gift idea.
• Hair accessories. Headbands, flower clips, ponytail holders are just a few of the many hair accessories that you can get for someone on your gift list. They’re practical and pretty so they’re sure to be appreciated and used.

If you don’t know the style of the person, getting the perfect jewelry or accessories can be hard. In this case, it’s best to let them pick something out for themselves. You can do this by giving a gift card that essentially works like a credit card, like the American Express gift card. With this type of gift card, you purchase the card and put a specific dollar amount on it. From there, it can be used at many different stores, from jewelry stores to hair stores. The gift card recipient can spend the money on the card until it runs out.

Using Free Ringtones

Billionaire-Stud — Wed, 26 May 2010 06:26:38 +0000

Part of the fun of having a cell phone is personalizing it. This can range from personalized covers and skins for your phone to ringtones of your favorite songs, sounds, or effects. With free ringtones, you can change your ring as often as you like without having to pay one cent. Update your ringtones with your current favorite songs, holiday music, and sound effects. You can even make your own tones on certain sites and download them to your phone, creating a truly personalized sound for your phone.

The Best Places to Find Ringtones

There are many different websites that offer free ringtones. However, you will need to make sure that the site offers ringtones that are compatible with your phone. Also, make sure that they are completely free–some sites will charge a monthly fee, or you may end up agreeing to pay various fees if you don’t carefully review the fine print. Read through everything before you click any “I Agree” box to continue with the site.

Using Ringtones

Once you’ve found a good site for free ringtones, there are a few different ways you can download them. If you have a smartphone and can access the Internet, this is the easiest way to get ringtones because they will download immediately onto your phone. Or, if your phone has bluetooth and you also have a computer with bluetooth, you can transfer straight from the website onto your phone via bluetooth.

What You Need to Know

Before you download ringtones, you should be aware that many cell phone carriers also sell ringtones. As a result, they block their phones from being able to download free ringtones because it takes money from them.

Ringtones are a fun way to make your phone unique and different. Just be sure to check out all your options before you start downloading.

This is Like Something James Bond Would Have

Korey1 — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:27:13 +0000

Not too long ago, a company in China called Guangzhou Jingtong Technology Co. released a device that seriously looks as if it should be on 007’s wrist (preferably while he is with a hot young woman). This contraption is the JT431 Waterproof Watch Camera (which is now in High Definition). Overall, this seems like an extremely sweet piece of hardware. Not only is it a normal, functioning watch with all the usual “watchy” features we have all come to know and love. The JT431 also just happens to take both still photographs and movies. And as if that were not enough, the JT431 (which just sounds like the kind of name Q would have given it) is water resistant to such an extent that they actually call it “water proof.”

While nothing is completely impervious to the potentially nefarious effects of water, the JT431 is just the sort of thing you could very reasonably take with you on a cruise, or to the beach. And the potential for espionage (and secret, illicit film making) is the kind of thing that no one reading this article is likely to have over looked.

What is really very exciting about the JT431 is that its quality is not compromised by its size. Using its internal Flash drive, it can store well over an hour of video at 1280 by 960 pixels. It can operate continuously for up to 70 minutes on its lithium polymer battery, as well. And to make matters even better, the JT431 actually automatically saves your video every 50 minutes (or every time you stop recording, which ever comes first). With that, in addition to the fact that it takes 5 megapixel JPEG pictures, this is one of the most portable image capturing tools ever devised… at least, as far as the government is willing to admit.

Can there ever be too much bling?

Korey1 — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:22:01 +0000

Bling is a term coined in hip-hop culture and used to describe gaudy and elaborate jewellery as well as highly decorated personal accessories such as cell phones and dental caps. It is a term that is extensively used by rappers in rap music. The term supposedly describes the effect of a beam of light striking platinum or diamonds. Diamonds are, by the way, the major staple of bling.
Comedians like Martin Lawrence used the term to parody the bell sound in the famous “Ultra-brite smile” of the 1980s. The term was used to describe the gold teeth and flashy pimp jewellery of the lowdown character Jerome in the TV series called Martin. The first reference in rap music was in 1999 in the hit song “Bling Bling” and the lyrics went “Everytime I come around your city bling bling; Pinky ring worth about 50 bling bling; Everytime I buy a new ride bling bling; Lorenzo’s on Yokahama tires bling bling.” the term has moved well beyond the argot of rap and hip-hop and is now widely used everywhere.

In an unusual turn of events, many of the rappers who contributed to the popularity of the term are now turning away from it. The rapper known as Fat Joe stated, “Rappers don’t call jewelry ‘bling’ anymore, we just call ‘em “diamonds”. Several major members of the hip-hop establishment such as Public Enemy and the Puerto Rican Tego Calderon are believed to have refused to wear flashy and expensive jewellery as a protest against the bling culture. Missy Elliot has said that hip hop stars have a responsibility to act as role models and to encourage young people to invest sensibly.

If the jewellery is tasteful and well-designed, like Tacori engagement rings, then there is probably no such thing as too much bling. However, if you have the money and the freedom to flaunt it, go right ahead.

Which are the best high-profile designer watches?

Korey1 — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:19:25 +0000

The love for fashion and accessories never ends. People, since time immemorial, have been flaunting their luxurious lifestyle. A stylish lifestyle makes us the center of attention. Who would not love being with a lady who dons all designer clothes, perfumes, and chic luxurious watches? Who would not fall for a man, who dresses smartly, and wears the most stylish watches, and shades? Fashion is not about spending thousands of dollars; it reflects your taste. Fashion is an expression of style and choice. It glorifies the freedom of men and women to wear what they like. Fashion, in short, is a way of life.

Authentic designer watches have been in demand since years. Nothing looks better than a designer watch on a man’s wrist. Swiss watches have been the most popular among celebrities and business tycoons. Genuine designer watches have become incredibly affordable these days, thanks to the advancements in watch-making technology, and rising incomes of people. Which are the best high-profile designer watches?

Bell & Ross, Casio, Chase Durer, Christian Dior, Daniel Roth, Diesel, Dunhill, Gucci, Guess, Hugo Boss, Omega, Raymond Weil, Pulsar, Versace, Rolex, Swatch, and Tag Heuer are some of the most reputed designer watch brands in the world. Most high-profile designer watches are water-resistant. It would be wrong to say that designer watches do nothing more than telling time. Designer watches are made using refined jewelry, and are even adorned with precious diamond crystals.

Designer watches are not just accessories, they are status symbols. A watch defines your personality. High-profile designer watches last a lifetime. They are shock-proof and incredibly sturdy. Most designer watches come with features such as satellite navigation, GPS, computer, and calculator. If you are an ardent follower of the latest fashion, you would like to check the collection of Judith Ripka. This award-winning designer creates out-of-the world designs that enhance the beauty of women.

Craftsmanship is the True Mark of the Most Expensive Watches

Korey1 — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:09:28 +0000

The most expensive watches can only be owned by a select few, but, nevertheless, there are so many great looking timepieces that we can afford anyway. For instance, I’ve settled for a second-hand Rolex, but it was a great buy since it’s still functional after having used it for a couple of years. It hasn’t tarnished at all, and I must admit that it still looks great after all these years. I remember buying it on a payday loan, but it wasn’t enough, so I also used some savings I had in the bank.

As for the most expensive watches, ordinary beings like us can only salivate and dream of owning one. What makes a watch expensive is not the precious gemstones that adorn it; instead, it is the craftsmanship that differentiates a high quality watch from the ordinary. That being said, the most expensive watches in the world are created by the best watch crafters around like Vacheron Constantin, Blancpain, Girrard Perregaux, ChronoSwiss, Chopard, Audemars Piguet, and Jaeger-LeCoultre.

Chopard’s 201-carat watch holds the distinction of being the most expensive watch in the world and is worth $25 million while Patek’s Supercomplication which was auctioned off in 1999 was awarded to an anonymous buyer who paid $11 million for it.

When you are going to buy a watch determine the price range that you are willing and able to pay. If you are going for the high end luxury watches like Rolex, you may want to buy used models because a brand new Rolex can still cost a fortune. However, if you are the type who collects watches then you may go for the brand new Rolex, after all, this brand is known for its durability and can in fact last a lifetime. For those who wear watches for their functional use or simply for fashion, I suggest you go for the low end.

TAG Heuer Men's Formula one Grande Date chronograph Watch- Water Resistant luxury

Virginia-Hubbard — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 09:23:32 +0000

When it comes to men’s luxury jewelry, TAG Heuer is one of the most important brands around. Going back over 160 years, to a small Swiss village called St-Imier where Edouard Heuer started his first watch making business, TAG Heuer has evolved into an international luxury brand. The company has a reputation for making the best men’s luxury watches. Starting with the patent for the first chronograph in 1882, it has gone on to design the first stopwatch that is accurate to one hundredth of a second, the first race car stop watch for the dashboard, and a host of other micro design marvels.

If you are an enthusiast who goes on cruises every now and then, with some water sports and diving thrown in, you may want to invest in a TAG Heuer Men’s Formula one Grande Date chronograph Watch. At a price of around $1500, this watch is one of the best water proof luxury watch ever made. It has a beautiful black dial with a chrome silver finish, a fantastic chronometer and smooth, elegant design. The logo of TAG Heuer itself is enough to make beautiful women swoon in delight. It gives you that extra class and position that only a luxury brand from ATG Heuer can offer.

The watch comes with a stainless steel case. Its hands and hour markers are luminous, for underwater or nighttime viewing. It has a sapphire crystal body that is absolutely scratch resistant. The best thing is that the watch is water resistant up to a cool 200 meters.

James Bond watches

G_Elliott — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:40:30 +0000

Who would not be a fan of the cool and sophisticated James Bond? Or should I say 007? The character of James Bond introduced a new concept to menswear- power dressing. There is a famous saying in the English language- A man is known by the shoes he wears. Let me modify this statement and state that ‘A man is known by his attire’. James Bond, in all his movies, personified elegance and style. This is the reason why ‘007’ was so popular with females across the world. Introduced on big screen in the year 1962, 007 movies have always set the box-office on fire. Sean Connery was the original James Bond. Actors like George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig also played the famous ‘007’. Though I am a big fan of Mr. Connery, Pierce Brosnan has been my favorite ‘007’. Flicks like ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’, ‘The World Is Not Enough’, and ‘Die another Day’ never fail to impress me.

The character of 007 not only ruled the big screen, it also invaded comics and the television. James Bond video games were also quite profitable. Known for his passion for girls and gadgets, James Bond had an immaculate dressing style. His tailored suits and stylish watches became world famous. It would be not an exaggeration to say that James Bond was the epitome of men’s fashion. James Bond, in all his movies, frequented casino resorts. He would often meet his ladylove there.

The famous ‘007’ ringtone is still a hit with teenagers. James Bond movies have survived the test of time. Even today, when Daniel Craig appeared in James Bond movies such as ‘Casino Royale’ and ‘Quantum of Solace’, people around the world could not help falling in love with 007, yet again. 007 will always rule our hearts and minds. Remember the famous dialogue- I am Bond, James Bond?

Gucci offers Chiodo, a blend of elegance and style

DeshRaj — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:28:55 +0000

This Autumn/Winter season witnesses the all fresh Chiodo collection of watches from Gucci that’s real blend of class and style. Being the latest in look, it’s running on that same thread of having square-headed nails suggestive of horses’ hooves.

Frida Giannini has undoubtedly done a fabulous job in mingling innovation with usability. This unique collection marks two stylish faces- one square and other rounded complete with gold, platinum, steel and diamond finish. Diamonds being the hallmark of Gucci are very much there in and out. It’s there with a gizmo for keeping you aware of time, setting alarm for you and displaying notes when you need them the most.

Via: Embelezzia

Auguste Reymond Braille Hi-tech - Style statement for the visually impaired

DeshRaj — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:28:38 +0000

Being in the profession for more than 50 years, Auguste Reymond yet again has shown its concern in the form of Classic quartz watches exclusively for the visually challenged. Braille Hi-tech is surely going to prove a great shot as it holds raised hour markers and unique hands making it extremely functional for those who deserve that extra care and creativity as well. Mind you, these watches are really classy in look. No doubt, this is a breathtaking piece of art but it’s still to find out whether it’s waterproof or not. Well, as a matter of fact the collection should be one with a minimal price tag so that the compassion reveals itself fully.

Via: Redferret