2011年1月16日星期日

Preparing for an Evening Out? Tips on Choosing a Handbag

Recently handbags are considered as the most vital accessories for an evening out. The choices are limitless with different collocations from velvet to beads to embroidered silk.

To select a perfect handbag for an evening out, first take into account the material and trim. Crochet, lace, silk, velvet, sequins and beads can help a lot, all depending on what style you want to achieve.

The length of the evening bags should also not be neglected. You can choose between handheld mini-totes or long-strapped purses, depending on the specific occasion and your preference. Long straps would be a second to none choice for dancing or clubbing since you could wear the bag across your body devoid of taking care of it.

Consider the hue. Handbag with contrasting color paired with black attire would create an interesting visual effect. Try bringing a splash of color that can fully show your style and personality.

Think about the size. A large portion of evening handbags are designed medium size with enough space for keys, identification, credit cards and lipstick. However, do not think that they can hold your everyday belongings since most of them are measured no larger than 8 by 8 inches.

The next step is to take a stroll down the street or surf the online stores. Glittering arrays of handbags can be found either on department stores, websites or catalogs, and you have to take time to determine what you are looking for.

Another fast and convenient way to select a perfect evening handbag is to scan the room when you are taking part in a party. Ask the owner where she got that perfect handbag if you find it goes well with her and also gets your attention.

The Purple Fascination – Concord C1 Amethyst Watch

The famous Swiss watch brand recently unveiled a purple mystery, the Concord C1 Amethyst watch. Seeing this purple masterpiece is fascinating. Now, let’s come to a closer look to it.

First of all, we should know something about this model. It comes from Concord’s C1 collection, but applies jewelry to interpret the portfolio C1’s spirit. So, it comes out gorgeously.

Then come to see its watch case. It is a marvelous case with 18 carat white gold embedding it. Its structure is complex, distinguishing itself from that of many other watches’. To display the charming purple color, it is covered with 219 baguette-cut amethysts. The chronograph push-pieces are located at 2 and 4 o’clock, with the crown at 3 o’clock. They are all paved with purple gems, contributing to the fascinating look of the watch.

Set with 219 amethysts, the dial is showing an impressive arrangement of functions. At three o’clock are the displays of day and date while at counter 9 o’clock is the seconds indicator. On the other hand, the chronograph functions are indicated by two black counters at 6 o’clock and 12 o’clock. What an impressive array. The overall dial is 3.3 mm with a thick sapphire crystal watch face.

The movement that powers the watch is impressive too, namely the ETA Valgranges automatic chronograph movement, which has the COSC certification. Forty-eight hours is its power reserve capacity. It is powerful, right?

Finally, the purple leather strap finishes its purple fascination. The Concord C1 Amethyst watch is certainly a purple beauty with fascinating watch functions.