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F. Steen Men’s Watch

June 19, 2016 · Leave a Comment

I’ve always liked large-faced watches as it provides a nice contrast to my tiny girl wrist. So on occasion, I find myself shopping in the men’s watch section to find a watch with a face that covers the entire top of my wrist.

I really like this one from F. Steen. The face is simple, minimalistic, and gorgeous. I paired it with a fitted Ralph Lauren blazer, and it looked fantastic. The leather band is butter soft. I had to put another notch in it to make it small enough for my wrist, which was easy to do.

The packaging is lovely: a sleek blue box with elegant styling and the watch itself is packed incredibly well on a soft cushion to keep it from getting scratched. Excellent presentation!

This watch would make a great graduation present for anyone – great for everyday and looks sharp enough for special occasions. It is a great look at a reasonable price point.

Find it at Amazon.com.

F. Steen Men’s Watch

I received this item for testing and unbiased review purposes

Odyseaco Large Baja Beach Bag Waterproof Canvas Tote

May 29, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Odyseaco Large Baja Beach Bag Waterproof Canvas Tote

I’m not one to travel light. Ever. So for these lovely almost-summer weekends that are a combination of running errands and leisurely brunching, I’m on a constant search for a quality tote bag that carries all my stuff but is comfortable and looks good. I’m quite happy with my new Odyseaco Large Baja Beach Bag Waterproof Canvas Tote.

While this good looking tote is made of ripstop canvas but feels more like a soft and durable cotton weave. The colors are summery but saturated enough that dirt won’t show obviously, and a smudge I did get on it wiped off easily with just water.

The tote is quite generously sized (16.5″x14″x7″), but because of the design, it doesn’t overwhelm smaller women visually. I had a tote in college that was fantastic regarding how much it would carry, but it didn’t have much form to it (despite being a sturdy canvas), so looked too big. This tote has a flat bottom to it so it keeps structure and looks light. I really enjoy the straps: they have a ten-inch drop and is made of a thick, textured rope. It is both comfortable on the shoulder and quite cute!

The side pockets are big enough to hold an iPhone securely, though it is easy enough to reach into the inner pocket for your phone. The zippered inner pocket is large enough to hold ID, keys, phone, and anything else you want to keep a little more secure than in the open tote. Since the pocket is made of the same water resistant material, your valuable items will be safe from any water bottle incidents (of which I have had plenty.)

This tote is quite versatile, between being a weekend bag, a gym bag, a beach bag, or all of the above. I’m planning on using it as a reusable grocery bag: I have some excellent ones, but since those bags don’t fit over my shoulder it is cumbersome to carry. This tote will make for a stylish and comfortable grocery bag!

Find this lovely beach bag at Amazon.com.

I received this product in exchange for my unbiased review, and I was compensated for my time and effort. However, my experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine.

IDGIRL Jewelry Crystal Vintage Collar Choker

April 25, 2016 · Leave a Comment

This is a piece that looks more expensive when it is worn than it does in the photos. Not a dupe for a Harry Winston diamond necklace by any means, but it does resemble a nice vintage piece as the stones are faceted to reflect a very nice sparkle and it is a vintage style pattern. I got the JM014 style because I thought it had a nice art deco type look and would really give a simple line dress some sparkle.

This is a collar style choker necklace and I like that the pieces are chunked as seen in the advertising photo so that it has better movement and is more comfortable to move around while wearing it than many collar necklaces that don’t have much give to them. When the necklace is actually worn, though, these pieces lay flat on the neck. The brass clasp is secure and snaps shut with a click. The widest part of the necklace is about 1.34″ inches. The size of the rhinestones varies within the pattern which is attractive. I have not had any skin reactions to the base metal used on the back of the necklace.

Upon arrival, one stone had become loose but it was in the box and it easily glued back into place with a tiny dot of crazy glue. So I would recommend checking the necklace before wearing it to make sure that all the stones are secure. The stones were otherwise secure and the back of the necklace is well made, but I did take a star off for this issue because I would be reluctant to give this as a gift without fully inspecting the piece first, and I intend on inspecting the necklace to check for loose stones before each future wearing. I do intend on using and enjoying it, though.

Of note, these are not actual rhinestones, they are faceted acrylic fashioned to look like rhinestones, and they fooled me. That surprises me since I have several modern and vintage rhinestone jewelry pieces, and I REALLY didn’t know they were acrylic until I re-read the item description. I didn’t even realize it wasn’t real rhinestones when I held that rhinestone to glue it back in. But this is a good idea because the necklace is much lighter with the acrylic which does make it easier to wear.

The gift box is attractive and holds the necklace well. With the proviso to inspect for loose stones before giving it as a gift, this would indeed make a nice gift for prom or bridesmaids or a vintage jewelry lover. It really does appear to be a more expensive piece, this is a nice deal.

NOVICA Timeless Dancer Natural Orchid Lariat Necklace

April 16, 2016 · Leave a Comment

When I was a teen, a friend of mine gave me a gorgeous lacquered rose petal necklace. The color was so rich and beautiful, I absolutely loved it. Over time the petal faded through the thin glaze of lacquer and I have always been on the lookout for a piece that had that stunning rich scarlet hue.

So needless to say I was thrilled to find a similar item on NOVICA, the Timeless Dancer Natural Orchid Lariat Necklace. This necklace is absolutely stunning. Ive never been a huge fan of lariat necklaces (I have no idea why), but in the choice between the lariat option and the pendant option, it was a no-brainer to choose the lariat. It is as if the dangling lariat ends are the stems of the flower.

When the description says Natural Orchid it means just what it says. The artist takes a real Ascocentrum Orchid and hand lacquers it in enamel to highlight the natural beauty of the blossom. And since no two flowers are the same, each piece truly is unique. The back of each blossom is plated in 24 karat yellow gold.

The chain is truly gorgeous as well. It is adjustable to 34.5 long, so it is a statement piece that, at the same time, is incredibly delicate looking. The orchid can be adjusted to any point on the chain, so you are able to position it wherever it looks best. The chain is brass bathed in 24 karat yellow gold and matches the beauty of the orchid. On the whole it truly is a stunning piece.

I really love the story of the artist, Danai Leosawathiphong from Thailand. He studied Business and went to England to pursue his interest in Engineering. That is where he met his wife, Ilkay. She was studying Polymer Science (lets hear it for women in STEMs!) They moved back to Thailand and planned to work in the engineering side of mining. His partner’s father suggested that they use the lab to create something representative of the area. They decided to cover exotic flowers with copper. After many, many experiments (as tends to happen in engineering), they came up with an entirely novel form of electro-plating flowers to preserve their natural beauty. This is the difference between why my rose petal faded over time but this orchid wont: the electro-plating is a better preservation technique than a simple clear lacquer.

Danai and his partner provide employment to many in an area that has few job prospects. Admirably, they employ many women who would not otherwise have a job prospect. They strive to be a zero-waste lab, which is impressive when dealing with chemicals. From engineering to stunning jewelry: quite an amazing adventure!

I truly love this necklace and it really is an amazingly stunning piece!