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The Wooden Watch Trend

May 18, 2017 By in Fashion Tags: , , , , , , , , , 30 Comments

Many years ago, there was nothing like a wooden watch on my Style radar. I only started seeing them around a few years ago, and then I started to pay attention to the trend. I think the wooden watch trend is going to be around for a very long time, if not forever.

I find wooden watches very minimal and stylish. They speak volume in a low voice, and I love that about the watches. It does not bling bling, but it screams quality in a minimal way.

I have had my eye on some quality wooden watches for some time now, but not had the opportunity to own any. But I plan on changing that real soon. My love for quality accessories is a biggie for me, so I like to keep things fresh.

Here are a few wooden watches by Tense Watch, I am currently lusting after at the moment –

Vermont Wooden Watch

Wooden Watch Picture

This Vermont Wooden Watch from the Hybrid Collection is an amazing piece. I love the gold dial and wooden design. It is such a beauty. Although this is a men’s watch, I like it! I tend to like men’s watches more than women’s watches for some odd reason. I guess you can say, I like to have my watches looking big, bold and masculine.

 

Hudson

Wood Watch Picture

 

This Hudson watch is another beautiful piece. It has a wood and metal case on a wood and metal band, and a circular face. I think it is a lovely looking everyday kind of watch. I love the walnut and silver design so much. It is also a men’s watch but I don’t care, I love it!

 

Hampton

Wood Watch Image

 

This unisex Hampton watch is a true beauty. I love the simplicity of it. I also love the fact that is made from 100% recycled or reclaimed wood, just like all the other Tense wooden watches. They are all also hypoallergenic and adjustable in size, which is fab for people like me with tiny wrists, but would still want to rock oversized watches.

So there you have them, the 3 wooden watches I am currently lusting after now. What do you think of them? Do leave your thoughts in the comments section below, and also please share, share, share.

Thanking you xo

 

*Collaborative post.

 

 

 

 

Giveaway: Win Calvin Klein Women Sunglasses

April 3, 2017 By in Fashion, Giveaways Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , 124 Comments

Hey peeps! To celebrate the month of April, I am giving away this stylish pair of Calvin Klein Women Sunglasses in white and grey!

 

 

 

My regular readers would know how much I love my sunnies, I never leave the house without a pair in my bag, and with the sunshine around, I thought this would make a fabulous giveaway. I think this Calvin Klein Sunglasses is really stylish, with the lovely rimless style, where the semi-rimless frame actually sits behind the lens to give the rimless look.

The rules of the giveaway are simple as always –

1. Follow me on Twitter and Instagram.

2. Retweet this tweet.

3. Leave a comment stating your Twitter name (so I can find you easily) and how you would style this Calvin Klein Sunglasses.

4. The giveaway is open to UK residents only, and you have to be 18 years and above.

5. The giveaway ends April 10 at 10pm.

6. The winner will be contacted in 24 hours on Twitter. If no response in 48 hours, another winner will be selected.

 

 

 

Good luck to everyone and happy entering.

 

How to Care for your Accessories

March 17, 2017 By in Fashion Tags: , , , , , , 13 Comments

Without a doubt, accessories form an essential part of any outfit. They not only complement what we wear, but can also give our outfit that ‘WOW’ factor if used correctly.

 

 

As important as accessories are in fashion and style, very few people actually take good care of their accessories. Many times we just chuck our earrings in the jewelry box until the next outing, or hide our watches in their drawers.

If accessories are so important in creating great looks, then we should be taking care of them a bit more. Not taking care of our accessories can make them start looking old, lose their shine or start changing colour. Most times, neglected accessories are prone to getting damaged quickly no matter how high quality they may be.

 

 

If you have not been taking care of your accessories, then here are some tips that you can start applying straightaway.

 

  1. Keep your accessories dry at all times

Ever noticed some of your jewelry change colour after a while? That happens when your accessories, especially the ones made out of metals like bras, copper and bronze get in contact with water and start to oxidize.

When your accessories come in contact with sweat, perfume or chemicals in your cream, the elements in your accessories start to react with those substances. This is the main cause of your accessories changing colour over time.

The best way to go about this is to ensure that you use your cream or perfume before you put on your accessories and not after you put them on. This will give those substances a chance to dry before they get in contact with your accessories.

Also once you feel yourself sweating, gently damp your sweat off so that it does not get to your accessories.

 

  1. Clean your accessories after using them

Since there are some elements that may react with your accessories when you are out and about, you will need to wipe your accessories before you store them away. Wipe your accessories with a soft cloth to ensure that no water, perfume or cream is lodged in corners of your accessories.

Make sure that you are thorough as even a little bit of cream hidden on the surface of your accessories could cause quite some damage over time. For example, nothing is as vulnerable as the watch you wear on a daily basis. If you want your watch to last longer, take time to wipe your watch before you keep it away for the day.

 

 

  1. Store your accessories in the appropriate place

Do you leave your accessories lying around after using them? Keeping your accessories out in the open exposes them to elements that could destroy your accessories. Some of your accessories like chain necklaces or long beaded earrings could get tangled or even get broken.

To prevent this from happening, make sure that you have a special box or compartment where you can keep your accessories. This will provide the perfect environment for your accessories to be stored as it will be kept in a dark cool place that will be far away from anything that could damage your accessories. Another example is a padded jewelry box will protect your delicate jewelry from being scratched.

These small actions can do wonders for the life of your and your accessories will thank you for this.

How do you care for your accessories?

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