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Unique Men’s Accessories By Price

If your guy already has his favorite watch, then consider buying a unique accessory to compliment his style. Men’s fashion is evolving to include lesser-worn styles like bracelets, rings and necklaces. No matter how adventurous your guy’s style is, there’s the right accessory for anyone. Keep reading to view unique men’s accessories arranged by price point.

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Under $2,000

 


All Men’s Accessories Under $2,000

Men’s jewelry accessories have been trending up, especially in combination with a watch. John Hardy creates many masculine designs in leather and sterling silver for a subtle touch. Of course, you can’t go wrong with a subtle tie clip or pair of cufflinks either.

Under $10,000

 


All Men’s Accessories Under $10,000

The holidays often include events that require formal attire and the right cufflinks can add the perfect detail. For uder $10,000, it’s easy to find a pair that will last for decades with classic appeal. For other men’s accessories, look for a piece featuring small gemstone details.

Over $10,000

 


All Men’s Accessories Over $10,000

Finally, if your budget allows for a gift over $10,000, then look for a bold piece in a classic style. The piece should also be made of precious materials. A stunning pair of gemstone cufflinks, a diamond-studded piece in solid gold will retain its value and make a statement.

5 Bridal Jewelry Trends In 2015

This year, brides are opting for less-than-traditional weddings. Whether the vibe is casual or the colors unconventional, the unusual is now the usual and this has translated to bridal fashion and jewelry. At the same time, brides may not be cutting costs, but they definitely are not wasting money. When choosing jewelry, brides are more commonly choosing items that will fit into their everyday wardrobe. Here’s a list of trending bridal jewelry for this year that can carry over into everyday wear.

1. Breaking the Tradition

From cut to color, engagement rings are less traditional and more personal. Brides are more comfortable choosing their ring or at least pointing their significant other in right direction. Colored stones are popping up, especially yellow and champagne diamonds. More unusual cuts have also become popular such as marquise, pear and emerald cuts.

2. Romantic Touches

This year, there are two new, but completely different color palettes. Brides opting for a softer, more romantic touch to their wedding day look have been choosing accessories in yellow, rose gold and silver. An item from the Cartier Love collection could be the perfect addition aesthetically and symbolically. To make your wedding look sweeter, you could add heart-shaped jewelry like this rose gold and diamond necklace, or this Chopard bracelet.

3. Flower Power

Some brides have chosen to imitate nature with flower-themed accessories following a palette of peachy pinks, greens and blues in a beautiful variety of shades. Flower-inspired jewelry is perfect for an outdoor wedding. Necklaces or earrings featuring citrine are beautiful, golden additions. Other natural designs could range from leaf-inspired earrings to Van Cleef and Arpels butterfly bracelets.

4. Monochromatic Fanatics

The edgier urban bride is featuring a black and white motif on her wedding day. Silver, platinum and steel are choice for jewelry.
Simple bar, stud or drop earrings can be matched with something a bit flashier, like a Givenchy pave flower pin.

5. Stunning Statements

Brides are choosing to forgo flashy earrings for simple studs or bar earrings. However, they are making up for it with stunning statement necklaces. Keep your theme in mind. If you are having a trendy boho wedding, a necklace like this vintage brass necklace. If your wedding is more classic, you can put a twist on pearls with a multi-strand necklace, like these Yves Saint Laurent faux pearls. For a silver statement consider something like this white gold and diamond mesh necklace.

 

The Hermès Birkin Story

What’s come to be one of the most highly coveted and recognized bags in the fashion industry, originally started from serendipitous beginnings. With waiting lists that have spanned up to six years and price tags that have crossed into the hundreds of thousands, it’s no question why the no logo Birkin bag has grown in popularity.

In 1981, singer and actress Jane Birkin had been upgraded by Air France on a flight from Paris to London. Jane was known for carrying around large straw bags to hold her possessions instead of the traditional purse. Just after placing her stuffed straw bag into the overhead compartment, all of her contents fell to the floor.

What soon commenced thereafter was a scramble to pick up the clutter followed by a familiar rant many of us have encountered. It was mere coincidence that she happened to be sitting next to Hermès chief executive Jean-Louis Dumas, who quickly picked up on Birkin’s apparent annoyance that it was difficult to find a nice weekend bag that was big enough and had pockets, larger than the Hermès Kelly and smaller than the Serge Gainsbourg suitcase. This fortuitous event created the impetus behind the birth of the first Hermès Birkin bag.

In 1984, Dumas created the spacious black leather bag based on another 1982 Hermès design for Birkin. The rest is history, as they say, with the Hermès Birkin becoming one of the most sought after iconic designer handbags in the world. One of the most expensive is the saltwater crocodile skin, with the lining most typically goatskin.

Every Hermès Birkin has been handmade in France by expert artisans who hand-sew, buff, paint, and polish each and every bag, taking several days to finish. Because of this, each Hermès Birkin is unique in its own way. They come in a range of sizes (25, 30, 35, 40, 50 and 55 centimeters), colors (pink, red, brown, baby blue, navy blue, olive green, orange, white, black, and golden tan) and materials (calf leather, ostrich, crocodile, and lizard), while still maintaining their signature rectangular shape with number-coded lockable flap closure with keys, buckle, and arm handles. The hardware is typically plated with a precious metal such as gold or palladium so it will not tarnish.

For these reasons, there’s no surprise why celebrities such as Rachel Zoe, Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, Katie Holmes, Nicole Richie, Kate Moss, Alessandra Ambrosio, Rita Ora, and Eva Longoria have all been spotted with a birkin or two in hand. Not only can they hold your necessities together with style, but appreciate in value over time.