Watch- out!

I don't know about you but my watch went by the way-side once I started carrying a cell phone like a fifth appendage. Recently however I'm finding I will leave my phone at home (for a couple of hours of uninterrupted bliss) or am simply too lazy to dig around in my purse to find it. I also subscribe to the school of instant gratification so when I want to know the time, I want to know the time right now! Cue the wristwatch!

I have also found it difficult to find a watch that matches my personal taste and style. When I started to see the latest in ceramic watches popping up I just couldn't resist the little beauties! Right now I'm salivating over the gold and white models but after seeing the purple Michael Kors I think I might have just found my new holy grail. Check out the watches below that fit the bill for something cool and unique.

See what I mean about the Michael Kors? Pure genious- until now I have not understood my mother's perpetual drive to have a watch for every (and I mean every) outfit. The gold is divine with all skin types.

Oniss does it right with all the bells and whistles.

Juicy! It'll add just the right amount of colour to any outfit!

This Nixon watch keeps things suave and sleek.

When picking a watch, you can rarely go wrong when staying within the Swiss Border.

Tag Heuer.

White polished high-tech ceramic. Steel notched unidirectional rotating bezel equipped with a graduated 60-minute sapphire disc, with a luminous marker at 12 o'clock. Matte rubber strap, self-winding mechanical movement. 42 hour power reserve. Water resistant to 300 meters.

All you need to know is how good Chanel looks on you though, right? The new Chanel J12.

Donna Karan's First Furniture Line

All proceeds of the line go towards cultural preservation... and partly Donna Karan's preservation since it is her charitable organization 'Urban Zen' that will benefit from the sales of the furniture. Urban Zen's pillars are health, education and preservation of culture. While these are noble missions to uphold the underlying feeling here is still one of commercial motivation resulting in a cognitive dissonance. The Donna Karan brand is heavily intertwined with Urban Zen and its bourgeoisie capitalism.So while I love (LOVE) the amazing furniture here (natural, clean and quality craftmanship) I have a hard time stomaching the artistic altruism that's promoted. Besides that, I would be first in line for the driftwood Balinese chairs that are made-to-order.

On the rooftop- garden display of furniture at the West Village, NYC shop.

Designer Love

Dagg and Stacey, a line by Canadian design duo Karen Dagg and Stacey Paterson, has a really great summer '10 line. All the pieces are so colorful and versatile. The photos are brilliantly shot and the textures look SO appealing I just want to reach out and touch them! Check out their website for more information and where to buy.

The perfect sheath to throw on during the weekend. I'd add a belt and cardigan with leggings for work.

This yellow is flattering to almost all skin tones. A family friend once told me "many people think they can't wear yellow, but they can!"

Great ensemble- wicked lipstick colour too, I wonder what it is?

I can't pull off this look but I have a friend who recently bought one similar to this and she looks fab in it. I should send her this picture too...

Classic black and white in a simple strapless dress- looks so cute with the hat! And again with the lipstick. Do you think it's Coco Rouge?

Paperie

Kate's Paperie in NYC has the most amazing selection of all things paper! I really like the selection of travel-related journals and accessories. Such beautiful designs and textures.

I love good, fresh espresso. I am always on the lookout for great espresso beans to try. Dean & Deluca's espresso sounds decadent! From their website: "Upon your first sip, you'll note and enjoy the especially rich crema: the flavorful foam that floats upon the surface of a quality espresso. Ours finishes with deep notes of chocolate, spice and caramel... one cup is not enough." AMEN Dean & Deluca!
PS- Why won't they ship internationally? Sigh, I must get thee to NYC!

To die for!

I have been longing for a pair of Frye riding boots for a few years now. This is the Paige Tall Riding boot. The craftmanship and quality is incomparable. A couple of friends have Fryes and love them. I hope to own a pair one day.