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Luxurious Michael Kors Style

January 30, 2010
Posted by Laura

Michael Kors is a designer who represents all things chic and sophisticated with a wearable and casual edge. A huge array of celebrities favour the Michael Kors style because it allows them to look fantastic and polished, yet also be comfortable.

Michael Kors watches are one of the most divine and luxurious accessories you could own yet are still versatile and wearable with a variety of looks. One of the main noticeable design elements of Michael Kors watches are the colours used. Something a little alternative from black, gold and silver or eye popping colours that many other brands have homed in on in recent seasons, Michael Kors watches feature beautiful tones such as brown, golden, fawn, beige and cream as well of course as the traditional staple colours.

Using examples within the collection, the MK5139 for example has a contemporary design with a bracelet strap and sleek circular dial but the stunning brown and cream horn effect colouring and gold detailing definitely injects something exquisite to the watch. The MK4200 is a little more of a dressed up and glamorous style and the tortoiseshell effect and central polished gold section, again adds something extremely refined and chic to the aesthetic of the watch.

Michael Kors is also renowned for retaining his own unique style but applying them to current trends. The MK5197, MK5198 and MK5195 are all perfect examples of this. With bang on trend polycarbonate outer links in contemporary and cool colours such as baby pink, white, and silver, added diamante embellishments either on the dial or at the centre of the links, this definitely adds a glam edge to a current style. Michael Kors is perfect at balancing casual with striking and ensures that the watches remain chic and simple with the focal point either being on the design or the sumptuous and luxurious colour.

In terms of unique design, Michael Kors certainly likes to experiment with innovative styles – the MK2118 is a great example of this with its sliding cover that when placed over the dial completely conceals it and makes the watch look more like an edgy and urban style bracelet. The MK3094 is also striking in terms of design with its super wide bangle style strap which has a textured finish and diamantes positioned around the outer and inner edges. The round dial positioned in the centre is kept small and simple so that the attention is drawn to the main body of the watch.

Michael Kors watches achieve the balance between chic, refined and sophisticated and trendy and cool. With an array of designs to suit a number of style preferences, versatility, beautiful colouring and unique and exquisite design are all common features within the range. The perfect accessory to add something wonderfully special to your look!

A Michael Kors Watch For Every Stylish Lady this Christmas

December 9, 2009
Posted by Laura

The festive season in now upon us and whilst ‘tis the season to be jolly’ the thought of Christmas shopping and enduring hours of pondering what to get your loved ones, can be a little difficult and even quite stressful!

A watch can make the perfect gift and as it is the season to sparkle in style, a Michael Kors watch is the ideal brand to go for as the various designs ooze sophistication and have that luxurious feel that would make every lady feel special.

Michael Kors watches maintain a unique style of their own and are timelessly classic but inject core trend elements. Most of the collection is for women and if you look at the wide range of choices there really is a Michael Kors watch to suit every age range. These watches have become very much sought after and are a must have on every fasionista’s wish list (having been noted on many fashion blogs and in the fashion glossies), who love the exquisite style that creates a highly polished and sophisticated look.

For a slightly younger lady who is more trend orientated and wants a watch that can be worn from day to night, the new MK5198 watch is ideal and retains the Michael Kors sleek finish with its stainless steel strap. The baby pink face keeps the look cute and girly. For a lady who wants something statement and on trend but typical of the Michael Kors style, the new MK4217 with a dual band strap captures the chunky and wide strap trend but the gold exterior and brown tortoiseshell links make the watch instantly recognisable to the Michael Kors brand. The MK5146 with its white acetate bracelet strap with a gold centre section, very much on trend and looks glamorous but is a little more casual in style. For something incredibly elegant the MK4199 watch with a unique horn effect bracelet strap, gold detailing and petite rectangular dial is stunning and will instantly add a striking finish to your look.

Michael Kors is ultimately a brand that creates a polished and elegant finish to your outfit but the designer recognises that to reach out to as wide an audience as possible, the watches must incorporate key trends and be relevant to the current fashion scene. With chunky and wide straps, beautiful colours and fine detailing, he has definitely achieved this and whilst Michael Kors watches appeal to a specific and refined style taste, there is certainly a wide variety to choose from. One thing that all these watches have in common however is that they make every lady feel glamorous, chic and special. The perfect Christmas present for every fashion loving lady!

 

Michael Kors Watches – Kors Reveals his Top Style Tip

November 28, 2009
Posted by Laura

Any fashion lover will know that Michael Kors clothing and accessories depict the essence of luxury. People love the brand because it has a simple and easy to wear style but remains in an exquisite class all of its own due to the carefully designed cut, materials and craftsmanship.

Michael Kors as an individual is always keen to step out and really be the face of the brand, making appearances on programmes such as Project Runway and is happy to provide his own opinion, expertise and recommendations on style. The recession has affected millions of people and has of course, had an impact on consumer’s ability to spend money on what would be considered luxury items. However, Kors believes that no matter what you spend on clothing and accessories, achieving great style is accomplished by the way you wear something and what you team it with and not necessarily by wearing top to toe designer pieces with a huge price tag.

Kors revealed his opinion that some people can look over the top if they laden themselves in designer garments and the trick to keeping it refined and not like you are showing off is to balance the look. For example, if you wear with an injection of colour, keep the cut simple and streamlined and the same goes with adding jewellery – a bold Michael Kors watch will look equally as beautiful and effective if worn with a high street plain silhouette – the effect won’t look as striking if you team it with a complicated outfit and over the top jewellery as the ensemble then gets too clustered. Kors is renowned and loved for his simple and elegant style and believes that a must-know style rule is to balance so that you emphasise one point whether this be hair, clothing colour, jewellery or shoes.

The range of Michael Kors watches are the perfect accessory to apply to that rule and are definitely statement enough to wear as your main focal accessory. With exquisite gold toned and neutral colours and striking but gentle patterns, a Michael Kors watch defines elegance, sophistication and adds something unique to your look with a timeless appeal.

Here is a rundown of the latest Michael Kors watches-:

MK4127 – A stunning dual strand bracelet style watch with tortoiseshell patterned links and a sleek gold dial, the colour combination is very autumnal and will warm up the look of the skin and outfit.

MK5198 – A contemporary styled Michael Kors watch with a silver multi strand bracelet strap and baby pink dial, this is slightly more trend focused and youthful.

MK5195 – Similar to the watch above but entirely baby pink with silver detailing. Incredibly girly and contemporary in style but with that Michael Kors sophistication.

Michael Kors is consistently updating his collections to cater for new trends as well as retaining his individual and unique style. The watches are instantly recognisable as Michael Kors and the designer always gets it right because he has a great eye for style and knows what works. Great style doesn’t have to be an outfit of designer clothing and accessories – a few key pieces placed together in the right way make for effortless yet striking style and that is exactly what the addition of a Michael Kors watch achieves.