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The Americas (US, Canada, and some territory in the ocean) are getting a new limited edition Richard Mille watch in two colors. Based on the standard RM 016 model, this limited edition RM 015 DLC Titanium is done in a 38mm wide titanium case that has been DLC coated. There will be 15 models with the orange dial, and 15 models with the yellow dial.

The RM 016 is actually one of my favorite timepieces that Richard Mille offers. It is simple (in the context of Richard Mille watches), rectangular and quite thin (under 9mm). the edges of the case on the top and bottom are curved for comfort, and the dial is a mixture of "easy to read' and the popular skeletonized Richard Mille aesthetic. The movement is an automatic, and offers the time and the date with 55 hours of power reserve. The bolts of the case has a high-tech feel to the watch, and the design of the movement is quite impressive.

With a DLC coated titanium case the watch is gonna be light and quite scratch resistant. I would probably opt for a yellow dial in this watch. Price for each of the watches in this total of 30 piece set is $65,000.

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

The Burberry Small Check Shoulder Bag is a delightfully kicky new venture for Burberry.

This happily trimmed purse also comes in a cheery shade of red, which picks up the red line in the Burberry check quite handsomely -- but we couldn't resist featuring this sunny, yet autumnal yellow.

This retro bowler-shaped bag features a classy Burberry pleat adorned with a subtly hidden logo. We love the handles, so get rid of that shoulder strap if you don't absolutely need it. The Italian-made bag is 12"W X 8½"H X 5¼"D, just small enough to ensure that no one mistakes it for your work bag. It's lined in cotton and has several inside pockets to keep your leisure-time goodies organized.

The Burberry Small Check Shoulder Bag is available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $1,095.00.

I truly love these "club sniper " watches. What does that mean? Well Synper watch's designer Jean-Francois Ruchonnet, was actually a sniper, and designed the Snyper One watch to resemble the style of today's high-tech sniper rifles. The timepieces have incredibly cool macho designs to them, but at almost $8000 for the most basic ones, these are watches destined for social clubs rather than adventure missions. Ruchonnet also quips about the metaphorical component where men "snipe" the women they like from afar. Choosing the target, and then going in to "attack," (ahem, court). I first discussed Synper timepieces here.

Synper now has two limited edition versions that are very neat. Each is limited to just 100 pieces, and comes in black and red, or yellow and red. The case for each is in PVD black steel, and the have special casebacks (where the number in the limited edition is mentioned on the sapphire crystal exhibition window). The 44mm wide case has an infinitely kick-ass design, and here has some nice red or yellow elements to compliment it in the dial. Not sure about prices, but given other Snyper One watch prices, these limited edition models will be about $8,000 each - and you should be able to buy them online via Snyper's website.

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

We might be going slightly overboard with all the yellow handbags we've been featuring lately (Hayden-Harnett Welles Hobo and Jimmy Choo Fru-Elaphe Clutch), but as I write this, it's an extremely gloomy, dark and rainy day. And I am yearning for some bright sunshine. And that is certainly what you'll get while you wear the Velvet Carvel Intreccio Bag ($2995). It's made with velvet - which likely will not feel good against your skin on hot summer days, but it would be great for the cool summer nights – and decorated with orange (although it appears more red) and darker hued yellow stripes. The interior is lined with leather and features a zippered and open pocket.

The Fendi Skin Handle Bag is the perfect candy colored summer accessory. Its square shape is a welcomed alternative to a slouchy hobo bag or clutch, while the color adds a dose of sunshine. This gorgeous bag would look great with the most simple of outfit, like as pair of jeans, sandals and a t-shirt, but if you wanted a more feminine and lady like outfit, take a look at these dresses. The Fendi Skin Bag ($2050) is made of grained leather with rolled leather handles and tastefully accented with ash wood and gold toned studs. The interior is lined with linen and features two organizational pockets. Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" x 4".

Good day, sunshine! A new, bright yellow handbag is the perfect way to brighten up your day when you're feeling a little glum. And at Luxist, we are loving yellow handbags lately. The Hayden Harnett Welles Hobo ($544) is large in size (18"L x 14-1/2"H x 5"D) so it can fit whatever you may need for the day. But what makes it unique is how it falls while on your shoulder when it's not filled to capacity. Usually, large bags look large regardless of what you have in them. But not the Welles Hobo. If you use the longer shoulder strap, then the shorter shoulder straps are able to fold over to the side, creating a somewhat smaller bag. So you get a convertible style bag without the buttons and snaps that tend to take away from the overall design. This may be an insignificant detail, but for those who love large bags yet still want size variation, this is a great feature. In addition to its roomy interior, the Welles Hobo features 2 front zippered pockets, a chevron inspired stitch detail and slight gathering at either corners. If you aren't into yellow, no need to worry, the Welles Hobo is also available in black, brown, gray, poppy (a pink/peachy/orange combination), but not until May 21.

You will not likely have heard about boutique German watch maker Temption unless you are a major watch enthusiast. In America the brand is very rare (but available), but one of my favorites. They combine elements of modern design and Bauhaus (very German), with really satisfying results. While the Temption CGk204 is not a new piece, this year it gets a yellow trim treatment. It is a satisfying and sporty note against the purposeful black and white of the dial, and steel case. The case is 43mm wide and very finely made with lots complex details. I love the column engraved siding and the onyx cabochons in the crown and chronograph pushers.

The watch is attached to a black calf leather strap with yellow stitching that matches the chronograph hands on the dial. Inside the watch is a Valjoux 7751 automatic movement that has a lot of complications for the money. It has the time, 12 hour chronograph annual calendar (with day, date, and month). There is also a synchronized 24 hour hand and a moonphase indicator. Temption does a great job of working with this hard to design around movement layout. You can see the decorated movement through the sapphire caseback window. For a watch this nice from a brand that makes less than 1000 watches a year, price isn't too bad at about $3620. Available soon in yellow, with other tones available for the existing Temption CGK204 watches.

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

Gwen Stefani has done it again. The L.A.M.B. Ultraviolet Briolette Leather Bag is fresh, youthful and classy, and surprisingly affordable.

This baby yellow, embroidered leather bag is given an unexpected edge by the inclusion of dark nickel zippers. The bag is smallish (10½"W X 6"H X 3"D), so the zippers are subtle enough to pass at dressier events. A closer look will let those around you know that you've got personality and style; this is not just a run-of-the-mill purse.

We don't know how Ms. Stefani keeps her prices so low, but her youthful designs are well-served by the practice. For those of us who scoff at overspoiled teens, this bag is a refreshingly appropriate gift. And, as this goes easily from the classroom to the dance floor, it's sure to get plenty of use.

The L.A.M.B. Ultraviolet Briolette Leather Bag is available from Saks Fifth Avenue for a steal: $195.00.

A German watch maker owned by the French contributes a watch to charity sold to benefit the Italian Cancer Research Organization. Kind of ironic really, but the watch in question is very cool. Glashutte Original took its very popular PanoMaticReserve XL Watch and have put it in some new clothing. The new black and yellow bumble bee look is sporty and suave - certainly something I hope that they will think about making more widely. The 42mm case is in black PVD stainless steel. It contrasts nicely with the neon yellow on the dial, for the hand, and as the stitching on the strap. While the actual differences between this model and the standard PanoMaticReserve XL watches isn't that great, the watch really feels different.

Inside the watch is Glashutte Original's automatic caliber 90-03 movement that has the time with subsidiary seconds dial, power reserve indicator, and a big date indicator. I like that Glashutte Original was able to tone down the watch (other versions or after in gold) and at the same time make it more sporty. This piece unique is really stunning and I hope more timepieces from the luxury German brand follow in suit.

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

What interests me is that this watch is not a limited edition. In fact, it appears as though very few non-limited editions watches come out of the house of Audemars Piguet. This is not the first time forged carbon has been used on a watch for Audemars Piguet, who themselves were not the first watch maker to use carbon as a case material for watches. In fact various military spec watches such as Traser have been using carbon watch cases for years. They aren't exactly as fancy looking as the complex-to-make Audemars Piguet forged carbon cases, but they are equally light, and also very strong. What Audemars Piguet has brought to the table is likely their fanatical desire to "make things perfect" - having a carbon case look as though it was milled like metal. The bezel and caseback of the watch are not carbon. The bezel is a brushed and polished ceramic, while the caseback is blackened steel. You have ceramic again used as the strap connector links.

The "non initiated" who aren't watch enthusiasts won't be able to appreciate all that goes into this watch as it appears merely "nice." There are no visual clues that the case is so hard to make in this instance, and you have no idea that inside the watch a brand new Audemars Piguet in-house made caliber 3126/3840 automatic mechanical chronograph movement. The movement even has a solid gold rotor, also hidden from view. Watches like this are meant to impress the owner, and the few people they encounter who are aware of what the watch really is all about. The dial of the watch is Yellow-Jacket chic with the typical "Mega Tapestry" pattern on the dial that most Royal Oak Offshore watches receive. The tachymeter scale on the chapter ring is in yellow with black numerals while the strong looking Arabic hour numerals also enjoy the pleasant yellow hue. The crown and pushers are covered with natural rubber. Last is the sculpted alligator strap with deployment clasp and yellow contrast stitching. Certainly not love at first site for all watch lovers, but I have a feeling a few of you out there are taken by the bold looks of this watch - especially to match your yellow shoes. Price for the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Forged Carbon watch is probably in the $35,000 - $50,000 range.

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

Bright yellow is one of the colors for spring, a sunny dose of color in a gray world. The See by Chloe Night Out calfskin clutch is done in a color called Curcuma yellow (curcuma is the genus of the plant turmeric which is famous for imparting a golden color to curry and other dishes). The clutch has a flirty curve of silvertone hardware and a front flap magnetic snap closure. Inside there is a center divider, zip and cell phone pockets. It sells for $395.

Your luggage says a lot about you. Make sure it says the right things.

We love this bright yellow collection, the Globe-Trotter Centenary Collection from J. Crew. Each piece is meticulously crafted with a Vulcan Fibre shell, cotton lining, and leather trim. Globe-Trotter is a British company who has been making top-of-the-line luggage since 1897, and the results, as you can see, are quite fabulous.

This shade of yellow, "mimosa," has already been dubbed the "it" color of 2009. Plus, it's sunny and cheerful. Just imagine the glee you'd feel as this bright yellow case is spat out on the carousel. Instant mood-booster -- and easy to identify.

"Guaranteed to withstand the rigors of travel-or the weight of a one-ton elephant, whichever is worse."

The Centenary Collection also comes in black and "centenary ivory" for you sticks-in-the-mud.

Take a look at the collection here:

[via BeSportier]