By Popular Demand: What's New With Watches

Let's face it - watches are just accessories these days.  Everyone pretty much uses their smartphones to tell time.

However, classics will never go out of style.  A basic, charming watch is an essential basic for everyone - both men and women.

Here are a couple of choices that are basic enough to wear anytime, yet have a trendy edge.

Men - bands of any kind can be sported, as long as they are chunky and sleek.  Try leather, mesh, stainless steel or multi-colored.  For a bold move, try a two-toned piece trimmed with diamonds.

Women - the key word here is "men".  Anything large, resembling a man's watch, is a great accessory to any outfit.  Try rose gold for a feminine touch, or chunky bracelet bands to girl it up.

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Looking ahead: The shirtdress

Spring is just around the corner, although you wouldn't know it these days.  


My typical winter uniform involves skirts over tights and sweater-dresses over leggings.  Good to know that this spring, I don't have to venture too far from my signature style.  


Shirtdresses are starting to appear on the spring racks this season, and I am dying for the weather to warm up so that I can start to buy a couple.   Wear over tights or leggings or when the weather warms up even more, you can even shed the bottoms.  But don't forget your tanning spray.

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Calling all hobos

I recently started a new job that is located in the heart of Boston, which is incredibly exciting and a breath of fresh air after working in Cambridge (charming, yet a little remote for my taste).  As a commuter, I lug my entire world around with me - kindle for the train, gym clothes, an extra pair of shoes.  The search is on for a black hobo that can carry my stash and pull it off in style.  


Finding one that doesn't cost a fortune would also be a plus.  Haven't had much luck in that department though.


Check out some of my droolworthy favs below.

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Gossip Girl is my all-time favorite show on television.  I don't care what stereotype that puts me in, I absolutely love it.  Half the reason I'm so addicted is because of the clothing - the stylists do an amazing job of putting the female characters (well, mainly S and B) in glamorous, trendy outfits.  My favorite from this week is from Blair.  Only B could pull this off.