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Be & D Chain Strap Lambskin Clutch, Handbag of the Day

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The Be & D Chain Strap Lambskin Clutch is a quintessential fall bag in luxurious chocolate with equestrian details. It also comes in black, but who could resist this bohemian brown?

This tactile spin on the classic envelope clutch features thick stitching, center ruching and chunky silvertone hardware. The look is clean and sophisticated, and relaxed, while obviously expensive. We are charmed by the chain link strap, and especially by how it attaches to the smart silvertone rings.

The soft brown lambskin clutch is 10½"W X 7¾"H X ½"D; a comfortable size for shopping and lunching. Be wary of the limitations of an envelope clutch, though -- if we saw someone stuffing this thing with objects too large for its delicate width, we'd feel justified in making a citizen's arrest (but we probably wouldn't).

The Be & D Chain Strap Lambskin Clutch is available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $398.00.

Tags: Be D, brown, clutch, envelope clutch, handbag of the day, lambskin

Richard Mille RM011 Ti USA Brown Watch For Fall

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

Limited to 30 pieces, and only for the US and South American market, this brown version of the Richard Mille RM011 Ti is perfect for the fall season. I like the woodsy metallic brown PVD tone on the titanium case, and pumpkin pie colored rubber strap. Makes me want to spice it with cinnamon and serve it for Thanksgiving. The orange and brown tones here work together nicely. Don't forget, this is a serious luxury sports watch - so it ain't no turkey.

The watch is 40mm wide and 50mm tall. The RM 0111 movement is an automatic and has a flyback chronograph with synched 60 minute countdown timer, big date indicator (annual calendar), and an automatic rotor that can be adjusted for your lifestyle (more or less active). The movement has a power reserve of 55 hours - and more or less makes up the dial of the watch. As always, the face of this Richard Mille watch is pretty darn cool.

Each of the 30 limited edition Richard Mille RM 011 Ti Brown watches will retail for $95,000.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch reviews site aBlogtoRead.com.

Tags: brown, orange, richard mille, rm 011, titanium, watch, watches

Gucci Catherine Guccissima Medium Dome Satchel, Handbag of the Day

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The Gucci Catherine Guccissima Medium Dome Satchel is a gorgeous bag with a classic look that will last you for years.

If you're tired of bags with logos all over them, you probably haven't seen this chocolaty brown logo-embossed leather satchel, which brings sophistication and subtlety to the concept. This smart Italian leather bag is 16½"W X 11"H X 6"D, perfect for work, moms, and women with a lot of accessories they can't live without.

The distressed leather trim and top handles and metal feet ensure that this bag will age with elegance. Whether you pair it with blue jeans or a business suit, your daughter or granddaughter is likely to pull this out of your closet years from now, rub her hands over the texture and borrow it permanently.

The Gucci Catherine Guccissima Medium Dome Satchel is available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $1,350.00.

Tags: brown, gucci, handbag of the day, leather, satchel

Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Ruffled Tote, Handbag of the Day

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The Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Ruffled Tote is a delicious new bag from one of our favorite crocodile artists in a rich brown shade.

Crocodile ruffles are the stuff dreams are made of. This luxurious bag is 15"W X 12"H X 5"D with double handles and a detachable 16" drop shoulder strap all in crocodile, and lined in soft brown suede. Nine out of ten things you own will feel "not good enough" to put in this purse.

That is, unless decadence is your modus operandi, in which case you will feel perfectly comfortable carrying this with any outfit. The brown is versatile and complements jeans beautifully, yet the ruffle makes it dressy enough for many elegant evening affairs. The tendency toward darker color in the creases makes it appropriate to carry even with a black ensemble.

The Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Ruffled Tote is available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $3,600.00.

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Custom Lamborghini Vault by Brown Safe Manufacturing

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How rich do you need to be before you have to get a safe installed in your home? Hard to say, but if you've got a Lamborghini parked in the driveway, that's probably a good sign...both to the proprietor and to any would-be thieves.

That's what one Lambo owner apparently figured when he commissioned Brown Safe Manufacturing to craft him a special home vault to match his supercar. Life the Bentley and Bugatti safes build by rival firm Stockinger, the Brown Lamborghini safe has been trimmed out to complement the exotic automobile its meant to accompany, and features drawers for jewelry and watches.

Gallery: Lamborghini vault by Brown Safe Manufacturing

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Alexander McQueen De Manta Clutch, Handbag of the Day

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) —

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One of my favorite all time bags from the late Alexander McQueen is his De Manta Clutch. We originally featured the De Manta clutch in its eye popping psychedelic colorway and unique pattern, but we couldn't help ourselves and had to feature his more subdued and wearable version. Set in chocolate brown python leather, this bag is just as gorgeous as its colorful counterpart. My favorite characteristic is its distinctive shape, which seems to have an animalistic quality. Strangely enough, it reminds me of a bird with its wings stretched out ready to fly away into the skies.

The De Manta Clutch ($1012) has a curved stitched accent along the back and understated McQueen logo patch in the front. The magnetic fold-down corners are not only decorative but functional too. Once opened, you're able to unzip the top zipper to the edges giving you full range of use to stuff whatever you may need. The minimal adornments beautifully complement McQueen's clutch resulting in the perfect understated and fashionable bag.

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Chloe Ankle Cuff Sandal

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Shoes

The variety of sandals available for the season is endless. You can go with a more traditional style or be daring and wear a pair like the Chloe Ankle Cuff Sandal ($595) , which is a nice mix of traditional and trendy. Traditional because of the color - this will match anything you have in your closet - but also trendy given its silhouette and canvas ankle cuff. It features an adjustable buckle strap so you can wear the cuff up or down. Pair with virtually any casual outfit for a relaxed yet stylish summer look.

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Zenith Vintage 55 Watch

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

As predicted, here is yet another "vintage" watch model from a popular Swiss luxury watch brand (that is coincidentally French owned). Zenith underwent new direction recently and this may be one of the first models to stem from that change. There are high hopes for the brand that was for the last few years making interesting, but unbuyable watches that lacked soul or clear purpose.

This new model is certainly a change, but I don't think it is for the better. the Zenith Vintage 55 watch has all the right things in the right places but nevertheless feels uninspired. There are better options with a very similar design from brands such as Chopard, Union Glashutte, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and others. The Vintage 55 simply lacks the character that people are looking for when buying a new watch meant to evoke feelings of some amorphous "retro past." At least it is somewhat trendy with a now "in" vintage look and brown dial.

The watch is in a 40mm wide 18k rose gold case with matching hands and hour markers. A tasteful subsidiary seconds dial and dauphine hands meld logically with the arrow hour markers that have one of the watch's only unique features - center "cuts" in the indexes. A single Arabic numeral is used for 12 o'clock to orient the dial. Likely the most enticing aspect of the Vintage 55 watch is the Zenith caliber 689 automatic (with 22k gold rotor) in-house made movement that is very thin at just 4mm thick and is COSC chronometer certified. Unless the price for the Zenith Vintage 55 watch is particularly inviting, I just don't see what makes the watch differ from the competition unless you are a "Zenith only" person. As one more possible incentive (or realization on Zenith's behalf), the watch will be as a limited edition of 100 pieces.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

Tags: 55, brown, chronometer, limited edition, LimitedEdition, rose gold, RoseGold, Vintage, watch, Zenith

de Grisogono Instrumento Tondo RM S58 Watch

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

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Jewels and high-fashion design. What else do you need in such a watch? This particular piece capitalizes on the new "brown" trend, of watches where brown is a prominent color. The Instrumento Tondo RMS58 by de Grisogono (for women) looks as though it has been dipped in a number of caramel varieties. I feel like I should be seeing the "making of" this watch on Food Network's "Unwrapped" television Show. It just looks so much like candy.

Aside from the mocha brown guilloche machine engraved 18k pink gold dial, the warm brown tones come from 94 brown diamonds and orange sapphire (almost 7.5 carats of jewels). The look is enhanced by chocolatey tones throughout the watch. While a new look for de Grisogono, the watch displays their standard bold yet refined Italian style (though the brand is Swiss). The dial is still easy to read and contains a power reserve indicator (that looks a bit out of place in design) and a second timezone subsidiary dial. Why no date or seconds hand? At least the watch values legibility. The watch case itself is 18k browny brown gold (not sure about the size, and not kidding, that is the name of the gold that de Grisogono uses). Inside the watch is an automatic mechanical movement, and the case is water resistant to 30 meters.

The strap looks like some manner of chocolate treat, but are a light brown galuchat (stingray). The strap has a fold over de Grisogono clasp again, in browny brown gold (the worst name for gold ever). The final touch is the black diamond set in the crown (you know, for some exoticism right?). Price is gonna be high!

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

Tags: brown, de grisogono, DeGrisogono, instrumento, rm S58, RmS58, tondo, watch, watch of the day, WatchOfTheDay

Panerai Radiomir Smaller 42mm Watch

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

I told you that watch companies were going to trying and see if we will take to timepiece shrinkage. The reasons for this, and my rebuttal are located here. Now, one of the last companies that I would expect to "go little," is going little. Panerai pretty much set the standard for the 44mm wide watch being as popular as it is, and their timepieces range from 44mm to about 47mm wide. Now there is news that next year they will release a 42mm wide Radiomir model which represents their classic shape. I should point out that Panerai has made even smaller movements (such as the 40mm wide Luminor range models). Though I suspect this 42mm is aimed at being something different.

It is true that in the scope of things 42mm wide is still considered big for some people. 42mm wide would even seem totally ordinary on any other watch - but for a Panerai it stands out. I knew Richemont (who owns Panerai) would try to get us into smaller watches, and what a shock it is now coming from Panerai. I've even seen plenty of 44mm wide Panerai watches on women that look great. So why all of a sudden the shrinkage?

To make the watch even more enticing, Panerai is placing in it a new in-house made movement, the quite thin manually wound P'999 caliber. This allows the entire watch to be much thinner than we expect in a Panerai. The case is classic looking and in 18 rose gold - with handsome brown accents.

If you recall, I just mentioned that Panerai has made smaller watches in the past. I don't think that these sold too well, and I have a feeling they were meant for the Asian markets where much of the time a 40mm wide and under watch model is preferred. So while Panerai has made smaller watches in the past, I suspect that instead of doing so to pacify select important markets, it is part of a larger effort to get smaller watches in again. I think that the 42mm wide 2010 Panerai Radiomir looks nice enough that many people will get it, I don't see their standard 44mm watch losing popularity any time soon - and they would be foolish to abandon it.

Via World Tempus.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

Tags: 42, 42mm, brown, gold, panerai, radomir, small, watch

Tag Heuer Carrera Caliber 5 Watch

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

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While the Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph watch was getting bigger (up to about 44mm wide now I think) someone must have thought it was too big and too much. So here comes a three-hand version of the classic looking Tag Heuer Carrera with the Caliber 5 movement that has made its way into other Tag Heuer timepieces such as the Aquaracer. This Caliber 5 based Carrera is now 39mm wide and in steel.

Most of the watch is what we know and love about the Carrera save for the smaller size and more simple looking face. To help keep the dial from looking too bare, the designers added Clous de Paris texture (just a series of square boxes pattern) on the face, and gave it one of those "open" date windows that I am loathing more each time I see them. In my humble opinion, the watch would have looked better minus the half-banana shaped eye-sore of a date window. To preserve symmetry, would not have something smaller at 6 o'clock made a better choice? An interesting design point are the spelled out hours next to the hour markers. Look closely and you can see them spelled out, "ten," "three," five," etc...

Instead of the tachymetric scale on the aluminum bezel, there are now minute markers such as on a rotating diver's bezel, however I don't think this bezel rotates. The watch is available in the pictured brown color dial and (of course) black. Both are handsome in tone. The watches will be available soon and for a price that is likely a bit less than the Aquaracer automatic with the steel bracelet.

Ariel Adams publishes the watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

Tags: black, brown, caliber 5, Caliber5, carrera, tag heuer, TagHeuer, timepiece, watch, WV211M.BA0787, WV211N.BA0787

Iridesse Chocolate Pearl and Rose Gold Bracelet

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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I've commented before on brown watches and the winning combination of brown and rose gold. Iridesse Pearls has caught on to the trend combining Chocolate Tahitian pearls with rose gold. Their new collection pairs the luminous brown pearls and gold with cognac diamonds and pink sapphires in earrings and pendants as well as the bracelet shown here. The bracelet has big beautiful brown pearls and oversized gold links with a pink sapphire tassel. It sells for $4795.

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Emma Gardner Cross Hatch Rug

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Winter isn't actually here yet and already we're getting a little bit tired of seeing so many blacks and dark browns in stores. We don't mind those colors, of course, but things just seem to get a bit drab in winter, especially when compared with the vibrant colors of summer. This Cross Hatch Rug from Emma Gardner can add some color to your decor without going over-the-top. It features seasonless tans and neural colors to balance the richer pinks. The rug is hand-tufted 100% New Zealand wool and is available in three sizes: 6' x 8' ($1,776), 9' x 12' ($3,996) and 12' x 16' ($7,104).

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Electric Guitar Cutting Board

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

The single most boring thing in the kitchen is a cutting board. Usually, it is a piece of plastic that sits near the sink. Recently, I got a bamboo one, which is very beautiful in addition to being sturdy, but it is still plain. I’m thinking about investing in something fancier, something more fun. Something like the Country Toys Electric Guitar Cutting Board, which is unusually stylish for a wooden kitchen accessory. The cutting board is 3/4-inch thick, so it will last for years of use and, if necessary, refinishing. Handmade from gorgeous purple hardwood, this would look great on a kitchen counter and take up a lot less space than a real guitar and in addition to being more wallet-friendly at $60. There is also an Acoustic Guitar version, for you more traditional types.

Tags: acoustic guitar, brown, carved, carving, country toys, CountryToys, cutlery, cutting board, décor, electric guitar, functional, guitar, hardwood, home, kitchen, knife, music, purple, unique, useful, wood