The Watch: Functional Fashion

Women's Breightling

In an effort to be on time more often, my friend Olvia recently mentioned that she is looking for a watch. Being a watch-lover myself, I was super-supportive of her endeavor, and decided to devote a post to it.

Watches are a perfect example of functional jewelry. Now that everyone owns a cell phone, the need for a watch has died down significantly, though. However, the watch as a jewelry statement has sky-rocketed. Iconic fashion brands, ranging from Chanel to Gucci to Michael Kors have all let out watch lines. Recently, the women’s watch style has shifted from the usual skinny bands to a more masculine look: a thick band with a large dial - for example, the new women's Breightling to the left. Cameron Diaz, in her recent movie “Knight & Day”, even wore the men’s Rolex Submariner (my husband recognized it immediately, since it is his prized possession). Whether chunky or classy, a watch can add elegance and style to any outfit, so make sure you have one in your accessory collection.