Watches Style Update – Spring 2010

February 17, 2010
Posted by hopkins1

Watches make the perfect statement accessory and lucky for you, here at Shade Station we have a huge array of designer and brands to ensure that you find the perfect piece of arm candy. From classic and traditional, sleek and sporty, vibrant and eclectic and elegant and glamorous we have every style imaginable at a great range of budgets.

Let’s start with some new key style additions to the offering. First up we have the ultra trendy ES2157 Fossil watch style which with its black acetate strap, black dial and diamante embellished bezel, this is definitely one major watch trend to look out for. Watches can be feminine but edgy and the Fossil Watches brand is perfect at achieving the balance just right, always introducing highly stylish designs but injecting their own unique edge.

Diesel Watches is still a major player in the watch style scene and is renowned for its unique, eclectic and original designs that are completely unique to the brand. Diesel has some amazingly stylish new watches to look out for with wide straps – including rubber straps in some of the new additions which are very much on trend this season, bold dials and visually exciting detailing. Diesel watches for guys and girls tend to be bold and convey real statement style that works with a variety of looks.

DKNY is famous for conveying the essence of New York style in its products and the same applies with the amazingly stylish range of DKNY Watches. One particular new style that has us swooning is the NY4847  DKNY watch which captures every watch trend in a unique and striking design. With its translucent turquoise rubber strap and striking white dial this DKNY watch perfectly conveys the essence of spring and summer and will compliment your style and inject some vibrancy into your look. The brand has a great selection of other new watch styles with fresh white and aqua tones a common theme. Elegant, highly stylish, versatile and unique – DKNY watches definitely will not disappoint!

As this season is all about colour, Ed Hardy Watches are the perfect way to achieve this look with their stunningly striking tattoo inspired designs. With sleek straps (often cuff style) and unique tattoo designs including lions, skulls, fairies, butterflies among just a few of the Ed Hardy watch logos these watches are genuine works of art and really add visual interest and a certain LA edge to your look.

LTD Watches were huge in 2009 and what with JLS designing their own unique range called the JLS vs LTD towards the end of the year, the brand is set to be even more popular in 2010. Each watch is strictly limited, as the name suggests and these vibrant unisex styles are all about the colour factor! The new style which is set to be big this season is the Rolex style LTD Watch with its sleek bracelet strap – be quick though as each model is limited and once the style is gone, it’s gone so be sure you get yours fast!

Wenger watches are a new brand addition to Shade Station. With collections that are traditional, sporty or contemporary these are real investment watches with incredible function abilities. Tested in the Swiss Commando Raid, Wenger watches really go the distance and with such a great variety of aesthetic styles to choose from, you will definitely find a watch to suit. Perfect if you are looking for watch with something that little bit special.

Guess Watches is loved for its super elegant and glamorous watches that are feminine and chic and of course with that sexy edge that the brand is renowned for! A new Guess watch style is the Heart to Bling watch which perfectly captures the glitzy, glam trend with diamante embellished heart design on the dial. Guess watches also has some beautifully coloured and fresh tones for this season and are wonderfully sophisticated, fun and feminine.

Adidas watches are a great way to combine the two key seasonal trends of sporty and colourful and have some incredibly vibrant and funky new styles in an array of fresh and summery colours such as pink, blue, white, purple, green and yellow. With highly polished rubber straps, large multifunctional digital dials and of course, all at affordable prices, Adidas watches are always a firm favourite and have that high trend appeal that instantly lift your look.

Tsovet is also a new brand on the scene and these are incredibly unique and special watches that combine the vintage and contemporary in terms of the materials used in production and the watch technologies. With some strikingly beautiful designs, Tsovet watches are real statement pieces and make for the perfect investment watch when you are looking for something extra special. There are also some wonderfully feminine female designs in fresh colours such as white and gold.

The true British brand Ted Baker is also still a huge favourite and manages to combine its own unique style whilst injecting those key trends to keep the watches super stylish and fashionable. With an array of watches that incorporate bold colour and patterns as well as more understated silver watches, Ted Baker watches for this season typically feature beautifully colourful straps, perfect for a spring and summer look.

Michael Kors watches are great for those ladies who favour exquisite style and elegance and there are some wonderful trend inspired designs to look out for this season. Nude tones are highly on trend in 2010 and Michael Kors watches perfectly capture this with creams, fawns and browns a common feature as well as the stylish polycarbonate strap design such as the MK5197 with diamante embellished inner links – perfect for entwining high fashion and sparkly glamour!

Sporty attire and sporty style watches are huge this season and Japanese fashion inspired and a favourite of the celebs, Superdry Watches has recently launched the Superdry Sport collection and with their vibrantly coloured plastic straps including hot pink, blue, white and green with equally vibrant dials, these watches are definitely a great way to entwine sporty and colourful in one watch!

Bench Watches is a great brand for those of you who like skate, street and urban style and there are some fantastic new designs to look out for this spring. With typically wide leather straps and bold dials which prominently display the Bench watch logo, fresh light colours and true statement but effortlessly cool style is what the brand perfectly conveys.

Tendence Watches are a fabulous new brand to look out for and have been featured in a number of high profile style publications, favoured for their refined and exquisite aesthetic style and conveying the theme that everyone should stick to their own individual style and refrain from following trends simply because it is fashionable. Tendence watches therefore take their own inspiration when designing the watches which have a distinctively striking look with boldly featured numbers and detailing on the dials, wide straps and strong elements of colour in some styles.

These are just a few of the brands and styles to look out for and other favourites include extreme sport favourite Animal watches, the urban style inspired Black Dice watches, Nautica watches for every outdoor sportsman, innovative TX watches, glamorous and flirty Seksy watches, innovative and striking Oakley watches, classic Police watches, traditional Timex watches, and geek chic inspired Tokyo Flash watches with their watches that are designed to engage the brain and really make us think about the concept of telling the time! Be sure to check out our watch page for a full list of our exciting brands!

At Shade Station we are always on the lookout for the latest brands and styles and regularly update our watch collections accordingly. Check out our style blog so you are up to speed with what’s hot and new in! Be sure to also keep your eye on our sale items to get that sought after watch at a fantastic price. Whatever style of watch you are looking for or are seeking inspiration to try something new, we have all the latest and greatest watch brands and styles as well as the classic designs to ensure that you find your perfect watch!

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JLS Launch Exclusive LTD Watch

November 11, 2009
Posted by Laura

LTD Watches have made quite a stir in the watch industry during 2009 with their simple styling, bold colours and retro appeal. What makes LTD Watches unique is the fact that each watch is only made in strictly limited edition quantities of between 100 and 150. At affordable proces, LTD watches have that high trend appeal, exclusivity and are budget friendly.

The latest exciting news is that hot boy band of the moment JLS who are currently topping the UK charts with their new release ‘Everybody In Love’ have designed their own exclusive LTD Watch entitled LTD Watch vs JLS and here at Shade Station we are extremely excited to have this available on our site. The watch is typical of the LTD watch style with a polycarbonate bracelet strap and round dial. The exclusive JLS branding is positioned at the bottom and the dial also incorporates small bursts of vibrant colours on the time markers making this an incredibly funky watch.

Like the rest of the range, these JLS LTD watches are strictly Limited Edition and only 100 models of each version are made. Other than the white watch, there are a whole host of other cool colours chosen by each band member which are soon to come into Shade Station so we’ll keep you posted on the arrival of those!

The JLS watches are currently selling on EBay for £140 which shows how sought after and in demand the watches are. The usual retail price (as on the Shade Station site) is £60 so make sure you sign up for an arrival notification to ensure you get your hands on one in time for Christmas!

JLS who found fame following the X Factor and now storming the charts are renowned not only for their great pop/R&B sound, but also for their funky and highly on trend image. LTD Watches are the perfect brand for them to be associated with and this new and highly exclusive JLS design ticks all the right boxes for style appeal.

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LTD Watches – The New Styles!

November 6, 2009
Posted by Laura

LTD watches are a new watch brand which very recently launched in 2009 with the view of designing and creating a collection of limited edition style watches available in small quantities. Only 100-150 models in each style is made around the world and though highly exclusive, what makes LTD watches unique aside from their style, is that each watch retails between £49 and £79 which makes them accessible to most budgets. However, once they are sold out, you won’t be able to buy them again and this definitely adds a desirable factor to the brand as LTD watches will soon become collector’s items.

LTD watches provide that instant quick fix trend appeal with their vibrant colour tones. Bold colour has certainly been a key trend throughout 2009 and this is set to continue through to 2010. LTD watches focus on colour and keep the remaining design and overall aesthetic simple with the models typically featuring a stainless steel case, polycarbonate bracelet straps and a round dial. In many of the new styles, vibrant colours including yellow, pink, orange, black, white, blue and green to name only a few have been combined together to create a real statement watch that injects current style into your look. Some of the LTD watches also have a neon colour effect and some use cool contrasting colours in the dial and the strap such as turquoise and yellow. These make for the perfect striking accessory and will jazz up any outfit and add a nice splash of colour to muted tones.

There are some brand new additions to the LTD watch range which have recently hit the shelves. These include-:

LTD Watch: LTD 130407

An incredibly retro inspired chunky LTD watch, this style features a large square dial with two slim digital displays. The bold use of multiple colours creates a true statement watch with a funky yet simple aesthetic and style. There are four versions of this watch in different colour combinations.

LTD Watch: Super Glow 140101

As the name suggests, these LTD watches have a unique feature of glowing in the dark. In similar styles as the first collection with round dials and polycarbonate straps, these still come in a range of cool and vibrant colours but also have glow in the dark capability

LTD Watch: LTD 010101

The most exclusive of the LTD watch collection, this rather unique and special watch has the same aesthetic as the other LTD watches, but the round dial is entirely embellished in diamante jewels for that added bling factor. The strap is clear polycarbonate and this is the perfect accessory to brighten up your look with a glamorous yet trendy edge.

Other new styles include versions with jewel encrusted skull designs on the dial. As winter is upon us, the designs of the watches have adapted accordingly and still use colour as the focal point, but also incorporate other striking features such as diamante jewel embellishments and picture designs on the dials for a more relevant autumn/winter style.

Despite their relatively low price tag, LTD watches are still great quality and are designed to be durable, functional and of course, reliable. The analogue watches are powered by three hand Japanese quartz movement and the hands and dial feature luminous inserts making them readable at night. All LTD watches also include their exclusive limited edition number on the design.

Needless to say, LTD watches are a favourite among many celebrities including Dizzee Rascal and Calvin Harris and the girls from The Saturdays have often been seen wearing different versions. This also is testament to the fact that just because a product is exclusive it can still be financially accessible to everyone and if they are good enough for the celebs, then they are definitely good enough for us!

You do have to be quick as these watches really are only made in limited quantities and thus not only will you be getting a highly on trend and funky accessory, in less than years to come you will own something incredibly unique and relevant to this fashion era. The collection is constantly revamped and updated and there are some incredible styles to choose from this season. The winter may be grey, but with LTD watches, your look can say the exact opposite!

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LTD watches-Very Colourful

August 25, 2009
Posted by sarah

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LTD watches are quickly infiltrating the celebrity world and it’s no surprise. With this season’s obsession with bright colours, you’d be hard pushed to find a more on-trend watch brand. The novel ‘limited’ concept behind the label ensures wristwear designs always remain original and more importantly, always in vogue. As few as 50 watches are produced in each design, which means current seasonal trends are always reflected in the LTD watches portfolio.a

As reported a few weeks ago, many stars performing at T4 on the Beach were spotted toting some LTD watch action, including new girlband The Saturdays, Dizzee Rascal and Calvin Harris. Check out Rochelle and Vanessa ‘Saturday’ showing off their LTD watches. The turqoise blue watch looks amazing against Rochelle’s skin and really accessorises her outfit to perfection.

Other slightly less glamorous fans of the brand include Leigh Francis’s alter-ego Keith Lemon, seen here sporting a purple LTD watch which adds a summery look to his shiny ‘pleather’ jacket and sun-kissed locks!

At Shade Station we frequently get our paws on new LTD stock, which we love to share with you! To add to the new violet and red LTD watches, we have the super fabulous, limited edition white crystal (polycarbonate) encrusted ‘LTD watch 010101′ and for tougher watch fans, a jewel encrusted skull design on white or back  – ‘LTD Watch 010104′.

There’s so much to choose from and now is the time to really embrace the colour craze as we enjoy the last of the summer and before autumn’s subdued palette takes over.

Click here to visit our LTD Watches section

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Ltd Watches at T4 on the Beach!

July 31, 2009
Posted by sarah

If you’re a regular reader of our blogs you’ll know how much we love LTD watches. Ltd watches are the ultimate summer watch. Designed in a spectrum of bright, funky colours these on trend watches have ‘summer fun’ written all over them. As predicted the stars have caught the Ltd Watch ‘bug’ and this month’s T4 on the Beach in Weston-Super-Mare saw a host of celebrities sporting them.

Bonkers favourite, Dizzee Rascal, performed to an audience of thousands wearing his Ltd watch, as did Scotsman Calvin Harris and Girls Aloud pretenders, The Saturdays.

The beauty of Ltd watches is their exclusivity. Every style is on a limited run (hence the name) and no more than 150 copies are made in each colour – so you can own a virtually unique timepiece. Because the designs change so often it means new colours are constantly released, so there’s always plenty of choice for Ltd lovers! New colours to hit Shade Station are violet, green and red. The violet Ltd watch would look fabulous with a yellow skirt or trousers – contrast your colours to great effect!

Ltd watches are perfect for injecting a dose of colour. They lift an ordinary outfit and single the wearer out as being a fearless fashion-forward individual. For the ultimate summer wristwear you’ll be hard pushed to find anything as cool and fresh as Ltd watches and at an amazing £49 you can go wild!

Click here to visit our LTD Watches section

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Brighten your Summer with LTD Watches

April 17, 2009
Posted by sarah

Summertime and bright colours go together like ’strawberries and cream’ or ‘a day at the races and champagne’. One without the other just ain’t so. If you look to the catwalk for inspiration you’ll see this year’s Spring/Summer ‘09 collections are all about pastels and eye-popping colours. Orange and purple are particular popular colours and are set to be big news in the coming months. Designers are on a mission to brighten the economy and our mood with lively hues and plenty of eye-pleasing, summer teasing colours and styles.

For colour inspiration for your wrist, look no further than LTD Watches. These limited edition beauties come in bright poster paint colours that will delight all those with a sunny disposition and a penchant for following seasonal trends. At spectacularly pocket friendly prices, LTD wristwear offers a universal design in a breadth of different colours. Yellow, baby pink and acid green are great choices for those who wish to stand out from the crowd and embrace all things colourful, whilst those who prefer a slightly more subtle approach to their wristwear may enjoy an LTD watch in white, royal blue or black, with perhaps a different hued face. Whatever your preference try to avoid the matchy matchy look that Paris Hilton seems to favour so much!

Colourful watches can add real appeal to an outfit. One idea is to match the colour of your watch face to a particular colour you are wearing to bring the whole ensemble together. Or perhaps opt for contrasting colours to set both your outfit and your wrist off to great effect. Yellow and Purple are fabulous contrasting colours and as such a yellow LTD Watch would add extra oomph to any purple clothing you are wearing. Finally for the brave fashionista’s amongst you, clashing hues can be very fashion-forward and style savvy, a pink LTD watch with a red belt for instance or red skinny jeans would be a great choice and mark you out as a real trend-setter.

Whatever the weather this summer, opt for a brightly coloured LTD Watch to supercharge your wrist with a vibrant hue and lift your mood!

Click here to visit our LTD Watches section

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Affordable fashion with LTD Watches

February 23, 2009
Posted by sarah

New to Shade Station this week is the very aptly named ‘LTD Watches’. Adopting a clever gimmick to keep up with the ever-changing fashion forecast, LTD watches produce a number of highly limited edition watches each season. Approximately 100-150 on-trend wrist pieces are created of each design in the range and once they’re gone, that’s it folks, they’re gone forever – never to be reproduced.

This innovative concept ensures the designs always remain fresh and able to stay abreast of seasonal trends, whilst also being highly covetable.

There are universal similarities in each design, such as a magnified date window, a stainless steel case back, precision Japanese Quartz movement and a polycarbonate case and bracelet. And you can also be certain of the authenticity of the model, as each watch comes with it’s unique limited edition number marked on the back. This season there’s a colour for everyone; choose from black, white, canary yellow, vivid green, royal blue or baby pink LTD watch. Each has a different coloured face and is certain to add a splash of humour and creativity to any wrist.

Competitively priced at £49 a piece these exclusive designs are a steal and enable the wearer to stay well astride of fickle accessory trends from season to season.

Click here to visit our LTD Watches section

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