Every pampered lady fancies a diamond watch, but once this one becomes well known, it will be the heartbreak of many a mans’ wallet.

The Graff literally bulldozes down the world of luxury as you just cannot get a more diamond watch than this timepiece.

Fashioned in 18k white gold with 176 diamonds on the case and 94 on the bracelet, it is chock full at 59 carats of dazzle.

The stones in this timepiece are trilliant and trapeze cuts which provides a very modern yet angular shape.    The dial of the watch isn’t the easiest in  the world to read; however, the emerald which is the only non-diamond on the watch marks the 12 o’clock hour.

I’ve never considered a handbag could double as a self-defense mechanism, unless it had a brick inside or something equally heavy, but Alexander McQueen’s Knuckle Duster Patent Leather Clutch would certainly bring more than a slap to an unwelcome visitor’s body. Accenting the top ridge of this richly covered bag are skull and crystal rings in dark colors adding a subtle bit of glamour. The bag does feature more than protective embellishments such as a clasp closure, metal frame and leather lining.

Have you ever put your thumb through a ring connecting your handbag’s handle to the body of the bag for protection from muggers along a busy street? Well just slip your fingers through these rings atop your clutch and I’d bet you’d deter any interested parties from attempting to swipe your clutch now. Enough violent fun for one day…

(7″ x 41/2″ x 2″ for $1,595 at Saks)

Even mothers want to make a stylish statement when pushing their prams and if they’re going to be lugging around all of that baby gear it might as well be in a designer bag. I knew that more affordable designers like JP Lizzy and Vera Bradley made diaper bags but honestly until today I didn’t realize such iconic names like Prada, Juicy Couture and Burberry were brandished on baby totes.

Saks Fifth Avenue has a large collection of designer baby satchels for the fashion forward mama ranging from $158 to $1,100. These bags don’t look like any ordinary diaper bag and they definitely don’t portray any pastel colored or yellow ducky themes. They are sophisticated yet functional and will blend into everyday life without shouting ‘Baby on Board’! Peruse the gallery to select a fantastic baby bag for some lucky mom you know.

Luxury house Hermes is inundated with demand for their products.  It’s not unsual for people to literally wait years to own of their $50,000 bags.  

In an effort to meet this demand for their accessories, Hermes has opted to start their own farms in Australia for the sole purpose of breeding crocodiles..

“It can take three to four crocodiles to make one of our bags so we are now breeding our own crocodiles on our own farms, mainly in Australia,” says Patrick Thomas, chief executive of the luxury line. “Hermes already faces a major challenge producing 3,000 crocodile bags a year. The world is not full of crocodiles, except the stock exchange!”

At the time of posting, there has been no response from PETA.

Swiss makers Thomas Prescher and Angular Momentum have organized a special multi-day presentation of some of the most interesting and exclusive independent luxury watch brands out there. Such makers often struggle to get the message out about their watches, but once their timepieces are known, they are often very well received by the watch lover population. By banding together, they draw on each others’ products resulting in what should be a very interesting exhibition of watches and watch makers. The event will take place from June 18 – June 21 at the Angular Momentum Time Gallery (located at Brunngasse 58 in 3011 Bern, Switzerland).

The Time Gallery is a special multipurpose watch store and gallery which is a perfect location to showcase the wonderful watches. Aside from luxury novelties from both Angular Momentum and Thomas Prescher, notable brands will include Svend Andersen, Vianney Halter, Voutilainen, Pita, and Louis Moinet – among a few others as well. In addition to the watches being on display (and for sale most likely) the watch makers themselves will be present during the duration of the exhibit available to discuss their fine timepieces. And excellent opportunity to meet and mingle with true modern masters.

For more information contact Thomas Prescher or Angular Momentum (link to e-mail addresses), or call 41 (0)32 315 28 66.

The Milus TriRetrograde watch and movement is really the novelty that put the watch maker back on the map a few years ago. Their latest creation using the unique triple retrograde seconds counters is this lady’s Merea TriRetrograpde Seconds Skeleton Joaillerie timepiece.

This watch does not frame the TriRetrograde complication as much as past Milus watches have, though the fun-to-watch novelty that counts each minute in three retrograde counters of 20 seconds each is still there.

The dial is partially skeletonized with decorated rose gold bridges and perlage polished steel below. The case in rose gold makes interesting use of diamond and ruby jewel decoration that has the look of the dial extend on to the bezel.

Inside the watch is the automatic movement unique to Milus, and attached to the timepiece is a red stingray leather strap. I do enjoy the “barbell” style lugs. Definitely a standout watch that is hard to miss. Not for everyone’s tastes but enough people will be smitten.

In a turn away from the soft, slouchy, and often puffy bags that always seem to overrun the springtime runways this Leopard print box clutch by Roberto Cavalli is a glamorous and sleek alternative. Multicolored leopard print resin is paired with gold hardware and a golden chain handle.

The design is very minimalistic, with no exterior accents (other than Cavalli’s signature) and closure acheived with a hidden internal magnetic closure.

It also has a hinged base and luxe golden lining, but looks like no interior pockets.

Price:  $1,195

If you love to indulge in Tiffany‘s jewelry but are watching your pennies these days – this colelction offers the best of both worlds as the Heart Key Charm is  priced at less than $200 and will make an ideal Mother’s Day gift (be sure to engrave it with Mom’s initials before May 10th!)

These delightful key pendants have the vintage charm and fanciful glamour of Tiffany’s.

Christian Dior is known for posh more so than Gothic so the Dior Two-Textured Leather Satchel is a rare find indeed.

Sporting a unique shape, gothic-inspired buckles and an innovative texture, this purse is catering to a younger and more vibrant Dior audience.  At a room 20″ x 11″ x 4″, the purse is lovingly crafted from pebble leather.  This stylish bag is available at Saks Fifth Avenue and sells for $2,950.

As the glories of spring are upon us, the air is filled with the vibrations of V-twin motors  taking to the streets.  Alas, you’ve procrastinated on signing up for your weekend class to learn how to ride a motorcycle so you are on the sidelines looking for that strapping man with hot metal between his legs.

You need to look the part.  You simply must.

Christian Louboutin is to the rescue with the sublime Astraqueen as they allow you to tap into biker chic with these studded shoe boots. A great style to wear with skinny jeans and a biker jacket for day, then cocktail dresses at night.

It’s time to get your motor running girl.