Glashutte Original Lady Serenade Chronograph–Beauty And Technique United

Female watch lovers who appreciate non-traditional watch sizes AND chronographs will appreciate what Glashutte Original has debuted at the 2008 Baselworld exhibit. The new Lady Serenade Chronograph watch offers an elegant two-counter chronograph, within the confines of a 38mm diameter case crafted from 18K gold or stainless steel. The automatic movement is the tough yet highly refined Caliber 39, which is of course, manufactured by Glashutte Original.

Are chronographs cold and technical, appreciated only by men who care for nothing else but fancy movements? I would challenge such an absolute statement, by pointing out the lovely mother of pearl dials, which add sublime beauty and a certain feminine charm. The option of a lovely diamond-set bezel is another welcomed touch which tellingly shows that Glashutte Original is in tune with the pulsebeat of women’s desires in the realm of fine timepieces. This lovely chronograph is such an object–a timeless piece of jewelry which is also a sophisticated example of luxury watchmaking.

Patek Philippe Ref. 5207 Watch: Another Horological Masterpiece To Tempt Collectors

With Baselworld right upon us, many watch manufacturers are revealing their carefully concealed new models, or sophisticated technical surprises. Patek Philippe is always a brand to watch, and seldom misses the opportunity to reveal their horological prowess. This year, Patek has revealed yet another stunning high complication, which is absolutely beautiful. While not as revolutionary as say, the Sky-Moon Tourbillon, or the Star Caliber 2000 watches, it will certainly be highly coveted, extraordinarily valuable, and quite probably, a serious horological investment.

The new Patek Philippe Ref. 5207 has the potential to join the great ranks of modern Patek Philippe complication legends, such as the Ref. 5016, or the Ref. 5074. The platinum case of this new model is gorgeous, and has a great deal of Calatrava influence in it, particularly the flowing lines of the Ref. 5127. The window-type displays for the perpetual calendar effectively employ the legible yet elegant aesthetics of the brand’s acclaimed annual calendars. The beige color scheme is sublimely gorgeous, and is set off wonderfully by the polished platinum indices and dauphine hands. The moonphase display is classic Patek Philippe all the way, its charm counter-balanced by the magical inscription “tourbillon” just below, which hints at the wondrous mechanism that lies beneath the dial.

Naturally, the manufacture movement is an absolute tour-de-force. The Geneva Sealed RTO 27 PSQI combines three of the most exalted high complications, including a tourbillon and a minute repeater; incidentally, when connoisseurs get together to discuss which repeaters consistently have the best acoustic performance, the answer is invariably “Patek Philippe”. As is the case with all Patek Philippe tourbillon movements, this one has earned COSC chronometer certification, a rare distinction among the tourbillon elite. The caliber is distinguished in every aspect of its finish; particularly eye-catching is the elegantly beveled tourbillon bridge, and the black-polished repeater hammers.

Pretty in Pink and Fuschia – Pink Spring Fashion Trend

One of the spring seasons most alluring and intriguing fashion trenda is the Pink Fashion Trend and Fuschia Fashion trend.

A few years back we saw light pink and black become the ‘it’ colors for spring. For me, that color and fashion trend reminded me of the 1950s where pink poodles skirts with black poodles were the rave. That season we saw an updated version of this same fashion trend. The popular cuts were sailor necklines and full A-line skirts, polka dots galore and black suit sets with light pink stripes. These were fabulous fashions of which I fully partook.

Now, as we look to this spring, pink is back – and in a novel and bold manner. Pink will come in a range of hues and tones including tea rose pink, salmon pink, rose pink, magenta pink, dark pink, thulian pink, fuschia pink, carmine pink and more. With so much pink blossoming up, you will want to add this color to your jewelry collection as well.

Here we have a Chopard “So Happy” ring (left) featuring 3 floating diamonds inside a pink gemstone with a diamond trim all mounted on an 18k yellow gold shank. The Chopard So Happy hearts collection is a playful and colorful assortment of heart pendants featuring the signature floating diamonds. Given the bright hue of this pink ring, try this wear with light pink or even tea rose pink clothes for a stunning contrast.

The de Grisogono ring features an enchanting pink coral – a stone not commonly used in luxury jewelry – with a shank of pave pink sapphires and brown sapphires. De Grisogono is known for creating limited edition jewelry of incredible, unusual and exotic designs. With the brown diamonds, this de Grisogono ring lends itself to being worn with clothes that incorporate rich browns and golds.

A myriad of designer luxury jewelers create fantastic jewelry using pink gemstones like pink sapphires, pink diamonds, pink tourmaline and pink coral.

Browse our catalogs or better yet search “pink” to view all of the pink jewelry to wear with your Pink Spring Fashion Trend and Fuschia Spring Fashion Trend.

Swarovski Opens Flagship Store in Tokyo

In an effort to tap in to the lucrative albeit already competitive Japanese luxury market, Swarovski has opened a two-story flagship store in the upscale central Ginza district.

This is the fourth international flagship boutique for the Swiss crystal jeweler. The three previous stores include Boston, Hong Kong and London.

A primary design element of the Ginza store is the crystal staircase made from steel and thousands of faceted crystals illuminated by background lighting – a purely remarkable sight.

Also, among their jewelry and items on display, will be the facade of the store called Crystal Forest created by Japanses designer Tokujin Yoshioka using thousands of prisms. The prisms reflect the scenes which cut across them. Due to the variety of angles of the prisms, more reflections from varying angles will be reflected. The Swarovski logo – a swan – is displayed on top of the reflective prisms. His signature work are glasswork tables and chairs that give the appearance of being covered in water.

Not to be forgotten are the dazzling crystals built into the stone floor, the chandelier creating a waterfall of crystal light effect and the “Shooting Star” installation on the second floor in which crystals make a design of shooting stars. The “Star” exhibit will only be presented in the store for a limited time.

The Swarovski Ginza Tokyo flagship store opened on Marach 29, 2008. Based on the incredible decor, the Swarovki store is promising of great things to come in the future.

Patrick Dempsey Avon Fragrance Spokesperson

Soon you will be able to order your own sidedish of Dreamy – McDreamy, that is.

Award-winning actor Patrick Dempsey, who plays Dr. McDreamy on the TV drama series Grey’s Anatomy, has been signed to a multi-year contract with Avon Products, Inc. to be the face of a men’s fragrance set to be launch this fall.

Details regarding the fragrance have not been released nor have the terms of the contract. However, sources estimate that he could receive between $5 and $6 million over the course of the three years. Driving the fragrance will be a powerful multi-media ad campaign.

As if being the spokesperson was not enough, Patrick Dempsey will also be the creative director of the Avon fragrance, says global president of Avon Strategic Alliances and Mark Claudia Poccia. Jillian Dempsey, Patrick’s wife, has been Avon’s global creative color director since 2006 – can anyone say “connections” ? Of course, Patrick Dempsey is a sure fire hot bet for a men’s fragrance – who wouldn’t want to sign him to a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract?

Avon’s use of celebrity and designer products has greatly benefitted the company. “The business is growing. The focus on celebrities and alliances has been working and is building momentum,” said Andrea Jung, chairman and chief executive officer. A partial list of known names who have collaborated with Avon include Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Hudson, Lauren Conrad, Christian Lacroix and Cynthia Rowley.

Now, Avon adds Grey’s Anatomys’ Dr. McDreamy Patrick Dempsey to their star-studded line-up. With Patrick Dempsey as the new face of the fragrance, life is surely but a dream for Avon.

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