Fashion Tip of the Day

So, as mentioned in an earlier blog, I know how to dress myself.  I’m often asked by co-workers, friends, family, strangers, etc. “Where’d you get that?” So, I’m starting a daily (and I use the term daily loosely) fashion tip. Sometimes it will be a simply a style tip (mainly for men) of what, or how to wear something, other times, like today, it will be a tip as to what and where to buy.

Time for a change

So everyone likes a fun watch. They’re the quintessential form following function invention offering both practicality and, on occasion, a wry wink of style. First, when it comes to fashion, you best go and read the Sartorialist before you do anything else.  The photographs are brilliant and the insight is unparalleled in the blogosphere. As he rightly points out Gianni Agnelli is the steward of stylish yet eccentric taste, pioneering the old watch over the cuff look.  This is approach is bold, and a bit strange, so unless you have balls of steel, I suggest you step away from the temptation. See this Q&A in GQ for some additional guidance.

Still, a fashionable watch is a great way to show style – and style doesn’t have to spell pretentious like a Rolex, nor does it have to break the bank.  I’m off to an English wedding next week and I felt this provided a convenient excuse to go watch shopping.  I’ve found a lot of fun and creative watches over the years, but I have to say, Axcent – a Swedish company – offers fun, funky, stylish and clean watches for both men and women at an affordable price (around or below $100 a pop). They’re not always terribly practical (just like their website), but there’s an inventiveness that goes into each model that really makes an impression and get heads turning. For those of you in SF, Axcent watches can be found in Lava9 and Scandinavian Details, both located in Hayes Valley.

That’s it. Hopefully I’ll have another one tomorrow. Eegaad what have I gotten myself into.

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~ by the muppeteer on June 21, 2007.