These watches are so spunky, playful, and fun! They would be perfect for casual, everyday wear. Plus they are available is super bright colors! But these watches also touch on another trend that’s going on right now — brightly colored watch bands with same-shade faces! Normally you see this trend with a leather band, but I think it looks super sharp in a resin link band. So if you’re looking for a fun watch that is sure to pop or you’re dying to jump into the resin link band trend, then I would definitely recommend one of these Micheal Kors Resin Sport Watches!

Check them out in Yellow, Orange, Pink, or Blue at Nordstrom’s Michael Kors Watch Boutique!
Or at Michael Kors.com

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Designer accessories, the kryptonite of women across the world. We spend hundreds, nay thousands, on little trinkets made by designers that we could get elsewhere for less. And why? Because it’s totally worth every penny! The following are my picks for the top 7 cute designer accessories!

1. Emilio Pucci Metal Arm Sunglasses

Price: $385 at neimanmarcus.com
I have a very soft spot in my heart for Emilio Pucci. The colors are bright, the accessories are cute, and don’t even get me started on the shoes. But let me tell you this is the one Pucci item that I would drop almost four hundred dollars on without even thinking. These cute sunglasses are so vibrant and so… spring!  They’re perfect for the warmer months and they’re perfectly adorable!

2. D&G Five Chain Charm Necklace

Price: $250 at neimanmarcus.com
This charm necklace is large and in charge. But, it’s also very detailed. Look very closely at the heart and key and you’ll see the little D&G engravings. With this necklace you’re not only paying for an amazing piece, you’re paying for detail! And it would do perfectly with a laid back outfit like skinny jeans and a basic white tee!

3. Juicy Couture Straw Sun Hat

Price: $68 at neimanmarcus.com
This hat is so retro-chic, it’s ridiculous! I feel like when I put it on I should have on a Jayne Mansfield type hot bikini and just lay around the beach while boys bring me bottles of Coke. But once you shake that fantasy out of your head, you still have the cute hat to hang onto!

4. Kate Spade Yellow Cluster Pearl Ring

Price: $95 at neimanmarcus.com
At first I wasn’t sure if this ring was cute or not but then, it grew on me. After a few minutes of looking at it, you’ll see that what you thought were flaws in the ring are actually unique qualities that make it great. The color for example is not my favorite but what other color could it be? And the clusters though they don’t match, look great on my finger! And best of all, they’re pearls. What girl doesn’t love her pearl necklaces and rings!

5. GB Couture Emily & Ashley Leather Flower Earring

Price: $115 at neimanmarcus.com
These earrings are so unique, that they make a great fashion accessory. You can’t really tell that the flowers are made of leather until you get a closer look. But, they are and they’re the perfect size. They stand out without overpowering and making your head look like it’s got big black flowers hanging from it. They’re also pretty light considering their size!

6. Fendi Embossed Mother of Pearly Watch, White

Price: $595 at neimanmarcus.com
I am really loving that Fendi is making watches that look like belt buckles. Belts are possibly my favorite accessory and these watches are all so quirky and cute but this is by far my favorite. It’s white so it goes with just about everything and, I love the texture of the band. It has little circles that pop out a little, kind of like snake skin but different and it feels pretty cool when you rub your thumb over it!

7. Alexis Bittar Mulberry Bracelet, Large

Price: $255 at neimanmarcus.com
This is just about the coolest bracelet I have ever seen. I love the frosted glass look, and the crystals? Real Swarovski. I also really like that it’s not bulky and doesn’t move too much on your arm. There’s nothing I hate more than a bangle that slides all the way down your arm every time that you move.

Well ladies, hopefully I haven’t caused you to make too big of a dent in those pocket books! Can you think of any other designer accessories that are really must haves? What do you think of the ones above? Let me know down below!

Don’t you just hate it when your expensive jewelry set will not sparkle forever? It’s not a do it yourself clean up act like the human body because it doesn’t have the means to manufacture its own cleansing methods and chemicals. Even humans have to bathe to remain glowing and fresh as ever. Face it. That nice shiny emerald brooch, that elegant gold bracelet and that silver earring that cost you a fortune will still lose its dazzling sparkle if you don’t have the time or knowledge to care for it. Don’t you want to be the envy of the crowd when years pass and your set of magnificent jewelry are still going to make heads turn in your direction?

To understand the basics of cleaning jewelry, one needs to know how those stubborn stains develop or why the metal tarnishes. What about scratches? Real gold or silver nor platinum always exhibit scratches. The skin produces chemicals when metal gets in contact with it and these then exhibit signs of dark unsightly spots on that fine ring or watch of yours. When bleaching your skin take off your jewelry as the chemical might just cause some unsightly blemish or even corrode the metal of your jewelry.

After a wonderful but tiring day, before retiring don’t forget to take off your jewelry one at a time and clean them off with a wet flannel cloth. This will remove the grime and salt deposits that your skin sweats usually leave on the metal or stone. If some stains have already developed try to use an effective solution to clean out the dark spots. You can try rubbing it off with a solution of 1 tbsp Hyposulphite to 1 glass of water. Hyposulphite is a chemical that you can buy off the shelf in drugstores.

Metal can corrode or develop unsightly stains if it comes in contact with spa or hair solutions or the one’s that are used in bleaching parlors. Usually some people just cry out when their expensive watch suddenly dulls because it came in contact with bleach. One active chemical ingredient found in clinics and hospitals is Iodine which leaves dark spots on metal jewelry.

The military recently found that platinum is the best and sturdiest metal so far. It even surpasses gold and silver. Silver is the most malleable however it comes third in terms of being affected by the ravages of time and natures concoctions. The second is gold and the most enduring piece of metal would be platinum. If you have a platinum piece with your diamond set you can fully understand that the price is worth it as that piece of expensive jewelry will outlive the rest.

Gold pieces can be washed with liquid detergents without the bleaching agents of course. Silver tarnishes quickly and needs to be upkeep by using the same. Store your jewelry in tight containers with fine velvet cloth after cleaning them. Take care to avoid moist areas. Also, avoid bathing or pool swimming while wearing your jewelries, it might slip off unnoticed or the chlorine content in the water might do its damaging job to your precious items.