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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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