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16 Fabulous Fall Finds from J. Crew

Filed under: Apparel, Handbags, Jewelry, Timepieces / Watches, Shoes

While I can't speak for the entire Luxist team, I have a pretty good feeling that we all love the fashion offered at J. Crew. They offer well made and long lasting basics mixed with bold statement pieces presented in such a way that you'll wear them forever. Both my husband and I have sweaters and pants that we've purchased over 4 years ago and given their timeless appeal, we're still wearing them today.

J Crew's lookbook and catalog showcase trendsetting and super fashionable ensembles, but I thoroughly enjoy putting my own personal twist to what I wear and the clothing at J. Crew allows me to do just that. After a long hot and at times unbearable summer scorcher, fall's arrival is a welcomed change. It feels relaxing to be at a comfortable body temperature and have a cool breeze pass through the air. Your daily attire can have more depth and substance rather than succumbing to heat and wearing a tank top, shorts and flip flops.

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Tags: coats, dress, duffle bag, fall fashion, handbags, heels, J Crew, jewelry, oxfords, platforms, poncho, ring, shearling, shirts, sweaters, timex, vest, watch, wool

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Timex Group To Bow Out Of High-End Watch Making?

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

Back when high-end watch making was the game to be played in the luxury world, everyone was getting some action in the frenzy of the "there is totally a few people out there that will buy that" game. Even the Timex Group, king of the drugstore timepiece. While Timex does have some nice brands, they surprised many when acquiring a small, high-end indie brand called Vincent Berard back in 2006. Basically Timex wanted some of that haute horology action, but the party is now likely over. While Vincent Berard did enjoy some success for a bit, right now its sales are disappointingly low - and profits are non existent. Which could mean they haven't sold anything in a while. The brand concept was interesting - fluid form watches with interesting complications like the dial mounted balance wheel seen above. Timex doesn't want to keep funding the brand as American company's aren't exactly fans of black holes for cash. Too bad for Vincent Berard, and it now looks like Timex Group's highest end watch brands are licensed fashion labels such a Versace and Ferragamo timepieces.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com

Tags: closure, Timex, vincent berard

Versace Eon Lady's Watch

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Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

Versace watches are made by the Timex Group under a licensing agreement. Thus, Timex is responsible for making interesting watches on par with the Versace image. That hasn't quite always worked out, but at the least most of their watches do bear the emblematic Versace medusa head. The newest watch out of the Versace watch line is the Eon, for women. The imagery is appealing, but what is the point? Laying flat on your wrist is the outer ring and watch face supposed to spin? It occurs to me that this watch is likely more fun to play with off, rather than on, one's wrist.

Aside from this mystery the double case look is interesting, reminding me of a globe of sorts. Materials used are rose gold plated stainless steel lined with diamonds on the bezel as well as used on the four present hour markers. The rear of the watch is supposed to hold the Versace medusa head, while the typical Roman architecture inspirted geometric patterns are engraved on the sides of the outer ring. The watch is attached to a satin strap and has a matching buterfly clasp. Inside will be a quartz movement. I expect price to hover around $3,000 if my senses are correct.

Ariel Adams publishes the watch reivew site aBlogtoRead.com.

Tags: eon, lady, ladys, timepiece, timex, versace, watch, women

Timex Enters The Diamond Watch Business

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

Timex seems to be aiming at more luxurious market with the launch of their Timex Diamond collection for women. The watches are meant for everyday wear and feature diamonds that are hand-selected to match in terms of color, height and diameter on a watch-by-watch basis. The style of the watches is inspired by the Timex watches of the 1960s and there are five designs from a six-diamond to a twenty-four diamond case. The model here shows 16 hand-selected diamonds, clustered at the twelve and six o'clock positions. The Timex Diamond collection will retail from $125 - $325 at select department stores. The design is nice but I think they might have been better served by having the diamonds on the dial rather than the case.

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Timex Ironman Triathlon Dual Tech Watch

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches, Celebrity Shopping

In the new movie Will Ferrell movie Stranger Than Fiction, his Timex Ironman Triathlon Dual Tech watch plays a key role. His character Harold Crick wears the watch in the movie. The watch has the cool detail of being both an analog and a digital watch and has a stainless steel case, auto calendar from the year 2000 to 2099, two time zones, two daily alarms linked to time zone, three linked countdown timers, and a chronograph with 42-lap memory. The watch sells for $90 and was handed out to media as a promotional item. You can buy yours at Timex or bid on one of the promotional watches being sold on eBay.

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Timex Tide and Temperature Watches

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

The newest watches in the Timex Expedition series are the Tide and Temperature watches. They use a proprietary technology for a dedicated fourth hand that alerts the user of tidal trend, or the current air or water temperature with the push of a button. The watch has a night light, temperature sensor and tide tracking indicator. Perfect for swimmers, surfers and sailors, it's water resistant to 100 meters and has a silicone strap. It sells for $120.

[via Time Zone]

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