Ultimate Watch Wishlist, October 2016

    Ultimate Watch Wishlist, October 2016

Hey guys! Today I'm gonna be showing you guys my updated watch wishlist for 2016. The last time I made a watch wishlist was over a year ago! And boy has my wishlist changed in a year. Some things stayed the same, but you'll see a lot of new pieces on my list. This list will go in order of how much I want the piece. So without further ado here's the list!

1. Copernicus- Atlas

Here is a watch that was on my list last year, and it has returned for good reason. I am in love with this watch and the story behind it. I came really close to purchasing this watch recently, but decided against it for another watch (which I'll be blogging about later). Last year I featured a picture of the blue version of the Atlas model, but this year I am sticking with the classic black color. I think this piece is timeless and it could go with many outfits. I would personally wear it on more dressier occasions, but I think a casual outfit could be elevated with this piece. Overall this watch is the most obtainable for me at this time in my life. 

     2. Rolex- Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41

This watch just recently sparked my interest, and I found the color way that I would get if I were to buy one. I love the silver bracelet and the grey dial color way of this particular watch. On my last watch wish list I had another Rolex watch, but I replaced it with this one as I think the DateJust is such a classic model and I think it could be worn in very fancy situations but also in very casual settings.

    3. Cartier- Tank Solo

You may recognize this watch from last years list. I still love this watch, but it has gone down the list. It is still one of my favorite watches, but not my number one anymore. I would love to buy one eventually, possibly a vintage one. I prefer it in silver, but the gold ones have a great vintage look to them.

    4. Audemars Piguet- Jules Audemars Extra Thin

Here's a new one! This watch just recently got on my radar and I'm in love! This watch is in rose gold, with a  black dial. I think this watch is so slick. I usually don't go to rose gold watches, but this watch does it perfectly. It's not obnoxious, as some rose gold watches can come off very tacky. This watch features a crocodile leather band, which adds to the beauty of the piece.

Thanks for reading! I hope you guys are enjoying these watch posts. I'm gonna plan to do more mens fashion and interior design posts. Let me know in the comments what you guys what to see from me! Also make sure to follow me on my social media down below!

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Watch collection 2016

Watch collection 2016

       Hey guys! Sorry I've been gone for what seems like ages, but lets not harp on that ;) Today I have a new blog for you guys! It's an updated watch collection! My collection isn't huge, but it unique, curated and well loved. Also, along with this blog, I will do an updated watch wish list! A lot has changed on my wish list and I can't wait to show you guys!  So anyway, onto the collection! Enjoy!

       The first watch I'm going to be talking about is my Michael Kors Brockton Blue Dial Black Leather Strap Chronograph watch. I know, there is a stigma against Michael Kors in the fashion industry, but I adore this watch! It is so versatile and it goes with many outfits in my wardrobe! I've had this watch for over three years now and I must say that it has held up very well. The color of the dial fits into my wardrobe very easily as it is a dark blue. This watch features a faux croc leather band, which makes the watch have a more fancy feel, but I don't hesitate to wear it casually. 

Michael Kors Brockton Watch

       The second watch that I have in my collection is my Jack Spade Pillow Tank, Sutherland watch. So I got this watch almost two years ago, and well I've had a rocky relationship with it. I love the style of it, as it has a really cool vintage look, but there are a few drawbacks. The first drawback is the strap. This is my only major problem with the watch. So the strap is a brown leather strap with this faux gator look to it. I love that part of it, as I didn't have a brown leather strap watch, but the strap on this watch is absolutely too stiff. It's so stiff that after wearing it for almost two years, the leather has cracked and is looking pretty beat up. Its really unfortunate, but I'm actually thinking of purchasing a new leather strap for the watch that won't look so beat up. Overall this watch is really cool and has a vintage look that really adds to any outfit.

Jack Spade Pillow Tank Watch

       The third watch that I'm going to be talking about is my Versace watch. I got this watch last November for my birthday and I have loved it since! Since the first time I laid my eyes on the watch I loved its edgy, fancy and elegant look. It is a silver watch with a black dial, but the dial is made with a slight pattern. Also the bezel on this watch is different, as it incorporates a classic Versace motif. I have not had any problems with this watch and in a few months I will have had it for a year, and I plan on having it for many more to come! Also this watch has the best packaging of all of my watches.

Versace Watch

     Thank you guys for reading my blog this week! I'm gonna try to write more blogs since I have a lot more free time and I want to keep all of you in the loop. There are some upcoming watch blogs that I will be writing along with interior design posts. I have a few major things that will be happening in the coming months that I will definitely be writing about. So keep an eye out! Below I will list my social media accounts so make sure to follow me to get regular posts/updates! Also leave any questions you have down below!

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Best Affordable Watches

Best Affordable Watches

    Hello everyone! I wanted to write about the best affordable men's watches that you may want to get for people as gifts. I have previously wrote about watches so make sure to go back and read those! So anyway I will start from the most affordable and work my way up, but I am making sure to keep the prices under one hundred dollars. All the links to these watches will be down bellow.  I hope you all enjoy my picks, and comment down bellow with what you think about these watches! So here we go!

1. Timex 'Easy Reader':

         This has to be one of my favorite affordable watches for men. I have reviewed this watch before (click here) and I highly recommend this watch for anyone that is looking for an affordable, quality gift. I actually gave my Timex watch to my brother as he really liked it, and I already had two other watches. My favorite feature of this watch is the illuminated dial. Yes you read that correctly. The dial lights up, which is very convenient, as the grey version of this watch is very hard to read in the dark. this is an amazing watch for any man in your life!

2. Vince Camuto Leather Strap Watch:

      This next watch is from Vince Camuto. I usually would not choose Vince camuto for watches, but this watch is great for the price! It comes in at ninety five dollars, which is not a bad price for what you are getting. It has a classic design to it, with a black dial and silver bezel. It features a black leather strap, which gives it a luxurious feel for the price! There are other color variations to this watch, and one in particular is the gold version. It has a vintage look for the vintage lover in your family!

3. Nixon Metal Time Teller Watch:

    So this next watch is from the brand Nixon. I have come close to buying a Nixon watch so many times! I love the vintage look that they have, and I think they do gold very well. They come in at a very affordable price, and I think that a Nixon watch can last you for ages! The older they get, the better they look!

Links:
Timex Silver 'Easy Reader'

Timex Grey 'Easy Reader' 

Vince Camuto Gold watch 

Vince Camuto Silver Watch 

Nixon Watch 

                   

Grey Kitchens: A love Story

 Grey Kitchens

  Hi everyone! I was thinking about something that I am very much in love with, that being grey kitchens. I have been obsessing over grey kitchens for quite some time now, as I am sure everyone around me knows, especially in my interior design class! I think I love anything grey when it comes to interior design, so a grey kitchen is perfect for me! I think I love a grey kitchen because of how calming it is; it is subdued in a good way. I especially love when people pair a grey kitchen with white marble, or even black soapstone (my two favorite counter top stones) I think it takes a very specific person to enjoy a grey kitchen, as many people are turned off from the color grey, as they think it is "boring" or "sterile". I think a grey kitchen will take your home to another level of style, not only because it is trendy at the moment, but it gives your kitchen an identity of its own. White kitchens are great, but can be too bright, so I think a grey kitchen it a perfect alternative. I hope you enjoyed this post, and I will try to do more interior design posts soon!

Possibly my favorite kitchen ever.

A warmer tone of grey

A little bit of vintage.

Color Blocking for guys: 101

 

 Color Blocking for guys: 101

           Hi everyone! I am doing another men's fashion blog today! This one is going to be about color blocking for guys. While I know that the whole color blocking trend has been big for a while, and has gone in and out of style, I am a guy that loves to color block! So let's get started!

Clothing: when it comes to color blocking for men, there are so many options! It doesn't take that much to find an amazing piece of color blocking that incorporates color blocking. Now let's be clear guys, you do not have to color block everything you own, but instead use color blocking as a way to vamp up a simple outfit, to an amazing outfit. Personally I love to pair a color blocked shirt with plain jeans, and it really does look great! It puts a cool spin on minimalism. I usually stick to dark forms of color blocking, such as blacks and greys, but I do own a blue color blocked cardigan from Jack Spade. Sometimes it can get a little hard when you start adding lots of colors, but remember, only use color blocking to enhance a simple outfit, not the other way around!

ASOS color block sweater

 Accessories: another form of color blocking that I love for guys is the use of accessories. A good option would be a color blocked backpack. A cool backpack can make an all black outfit really pop, in a high fashion kind of way. You can find a color blocked backpack at basically every store right now. They are very in style and they give a cool spin on minimalism. I recently ordered a color block draw string backpack and I absolutley love it! It really adds a timeless piece into your collection. Other accesories that guys can color block are things like, winter accesories and perhaps even ceratin pieces of jewelry. One brand that is doing color blocking is Burberry; they currently have a color blocked classic check scarf, and also have a classic check scarf with camo print over it, which also gives it acolor block look to it. There are so many options and I will definetly try to make a post about the pieces that I own and maybe a lookbook btype of post. Let me know if you guys would be interested in something like that!

River Island Backpack

Links:
 River Island Backpack In Melton Wool With Faux Leather Trims

ASOS Color Block Crew Neck Sweater in Cotton

Current Obsession: Marble

Current Obsession: Marble

    Hi everyone! I hope you all enjoyed Thanksgiving! As we are rapidly approaching the holidays, I promise I will do more gift guides very soon! So be on the look out for that! Today I wanted to talk about a current obsession of mine; marble. I love marble for so many different reasons, such as, that it is beautiful, timeless, ad it will never go out of style. I love marble for many different purposes:

Kitchens and Bathrooms: I think a marble kitchen will never go out of style, as people have been using it for over a hundred years, and will continue using it for another hundred. Personally I don't know if I could have a marble kitchen, as it does scratch and stain very easily, but I will continue to admire it. Mable bathrooms are also amazing. I love how clean and fresh they look. I especially love when people do a basket weave pattern on the floor of their bathroom in marble. Again, I don't think that it would work in my lifestyle, but I would highly consider it. I think that if you can afford to put marble in your kitchen or bathroom, then go for it! It adds tremendous value to a home.

Marble bathroom

Dream marble kitchen!

Furniture and home decor: Another reason why I am loving marble right now, is for its furniture purposes. I am in love with marble coffee tables! I have a marble coffee table at my house, and it is honestly one of my favorite pieces of furniture. It adds so much to a room, and really gives your room an elegant feeling. I also love marble for home decor. What I mean by that is, I like things such as cutting boards and other elements of a home made from marble. Whenever I go to Homegoods, I always look at the cutting boards, because the majority of them are half wood, and half marble. That can give your kitchen such a beautiful look! You can basically change the whole look of a kitchen, by just changing your cutting board! Other home accessories I like made of marble are thinks like statues and candlestick holders. I think pieces like that really make a home look elegant and timeless.

Marble mirrors

Marble coffee table

Personal Accessories: Finally, I like marble for personal accessories. These include, phone/computer cases and clothing. While this whole marble trend has been going on for a little while now, I always love to see people with marble print phone cases, or even marble backgrounds on their phones. It's very on trend right now, and it gives you a cool look. When it comes to clothing I have not seen too much clothing in marble print, but I think a men's t shirt with a marble print pocket would look amazing. And for women I think that accessories such as purses, or even nail polish look amazing in marble! There are so many possibilities when it comes to embracing this marble trend!  

Rebecca Minkoff marble print purse

Marble print t shirt

Rolex vs.Victorinox

Rolex vs. Victorinox

     

         Hi everyone! I know that you generally aren't supposed to compare a Rolex and a Victorinox, but I had to show you guys a cool look alike.  So Ive been meaning to make this post for months, because at one point I was highly considering purchasing a Victorinox Maverick watch, because of its resemblance to the Rolex Oyster Perpetual. While I wouldn't consider myself the biggest Rolex fanboy, I still do appreciate its craftsmanship, so I am in no way saying that these two watches are on the same level of craftsmanship.Obviously I would choose the Rolex if I could only have one, and it I had unlimited funds, but the Victorinox is a good alternative. I am highly considering getting the Victorinox Maverick watch. I would love to hear what you guys think! Please leave me comments down bellow!

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