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Hublot Big Bang Leopard Watch for Your Wild Side

Hublot's main intent behind their women's pieces is to shock and tantalize. I find it fascinating that they employ a very unique approach to making women's watches versus men's watches, as many brands have women's watches that are just mini versions of their men's collection.

One of Hublot's more noteworthy lady's line piece for 2011 is the Big Bang Leopard -- a new look for the 41mm Big Bang that is influenced by Hublot's appreciation of leopard print skin designs that exist in elsewhere in pieces such as one particular Rolex Daytona from a few years ago with a similar leopard print dial and strap. Hublot takes the concept and applies it to their 41mm wide Big Bang collection watches. If are drawn to the look, the piece is actually rather cohesive. The strap is actually leopard print denim with a matching dial style. On the dial are 18k red gold hands and yellow diamond hour markers.

The case itself is 41mm wide and done in 18k red gold. A large size for many women, but small for many Hublot timepieces. Around the bezel are jewels means to compliments the leopard print. There you'll find a mix of smoked quartz, andalusites, and citrine stones -- all in baguette cuts. Inside the watch is an HUB4300 automatic chronograph movement. No doubt the piece is highly polarizing, but you know the right person will be able to pull off the look wildly.

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

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Walter Steiger Leopard Print Pumps

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) —

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Although leopard is a bold and trendy print, it is just as classic and timeless. Whether found in a handbag, a skirt, a scarf or a pair of pumps, leopard creates an effortless sense of sex appeal. Walter Steiger's Leopard Print Pumps ($804) encompasses this sexiness beautifully. Styled in a silk satin leopard print, Steiger's peep toe pumps have a 1/2 inch platform sole and a slightly arched heel that measures over 4 1/2 inches. To maximize on its wow factor, pair with a monochromatic outfit for a stunningly chic look.

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Jimmy Choo Bree Large Calf Hair Bag, Handbag of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

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A loud and proud bag that's great for daytime looks but isn't for the faint of heart, the Jimmy Choo Bree Large Calf Hair Bag comes in glossy brown leopard-print calf hair with cut-outs of gray leopard on the upper corners and plenty of goldtone-and-stud-enhanced buckles wrapping around either side. Other features include a detachable calf hair keyfob, double top handles long enough to go over the shoulder, two side pockets, top closure via twist-lock fastening strap, and a pale suede lined interior with zip and pouch pockets. A beautiful statement bag for fall and winter. $2,395

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The World's Ugliest Rolex - Yours for $46,000

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry, Timepieces / Watches

The world's ugliest Rolex, a custom leopard print diamond and sapphire Cosmograph Daytona, has turned up for sale via global online luxury marketplace JamesList for $46,000. Unsurprisingly, the hideous timepiece has never been worn, and is being offered for sale in glitzy Miami Beach. The special edition watch has an 18k yellow gold case with 36 baguette cognac sapphires, 48 diamonds on the end pieces, and a leopard print dial festooned with another eight diamonds. It comes on a leopard print leather strap with an 18k yellow gold deployable clasp. The aesthetic travesty is all the more unfortunate because the Daytona in classic stainless steel is considered by many to be Rolex's most attractive model. Designed as the ultimate timing tool for endurance races, the Daytona is made to allow the driver to map his course times accurately and determine how he must drive in order to achieve victory. Try even figuring out what time it is on this spotted nightmare.

UPDATE: An astute reader has spotted this monstrosity on the wrist of Vanessa Bryant, wife of L.A. Lakers star Kobe Bryant, at a White House ceremony. Good lord, there's more than one of them.

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Pierre Hardy Leopard Saddle Bag, Handbag of the Day

by Sandy Maple (RSS feed) —

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I just never get tired of leopard print. I like it in my home and I love it on my bag. This slim shoulder bag from Pierre Hardy goes with just about everything and is sized just right at 17" wide by 12" tall. Black patent leather trims the strap, the flap and continues around the bottom of the bag. The very long shoulder strap makes it perfect for carrying across your body when you need to keep your hands free and the simple flap closure can be managed with one hand as well. At $1590, consider it an investment in a bag that will never go out of style.

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Prada Leopard Platform Mary Janes

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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Someone recently told me that leopard print is "ladylike" and never goes out of fashion. While I find that first point to be debatable, leopard print has a certain timeless appeal to it and it is definitely in style for this season. Prada's Leopard Platform Mary Janes are perhaps the ultimate application of leopard, mixing the conservative style of a classic Mary Jane shoe with a wild and slightly naughty animal-print calfskin. Of course, there is nothing conservative about these shoes, since they are stacked on a 4" heel. The shoes also feature gold leather trim and a golden buckle. Price: $695.