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Toc Watch New Collection Feature – Ulysses

As a fashion enthusiast, accessorizing well has always been very important to me. And watches rank high on my list of favourite accessories, mostly on account of their unparalleled versatility. Of late, I have been wearing Toc Watches rather often, so here is a peek into this up and coming brand of highly covetable timepieces.

Toc Watch is the brain-child of two friends and entrepreneurs – Will and Max – who decided to capitalize on their creativity and set us this watch company. They began with the groundwork in 2016 and come July 2017, the first Toc Watch – Toc19 – hit the market. I got my first Toc Watch recently, and am absolutely in love with its chic minimalism.

As you can see in the picture, my Toc Watch has a pearl pink dial and deep burgundy strap. This classic stylistics and bold contours make for a striking wrist accessory. I teamed it up with a grey pom-pom sweater and simple blue jeans. The elegant watch is a perfect complement to my casual outfit as well as the distinctly British ambience I’m foregrounding. And this is USP of Toc Watches – they are distinctive without being overtly flashy and a most versatile fashion add-on that matches almost any outfit or occasion.

Toc Watches are characterized by their retro-inspired look and robust mechanics. Their first collection, i.e., the Toc19s, are all hand wound, which adds to their old-world charm. What I personally love the most is that their exterior is extremely sturdy with fine quality leather, sapphire crystal glass, and splash-proof quality. Since I am clumsy sometimes, especially when in a hurry, having a durable watch is quite the saviour. I wear my Toc Watch to work, to casual outings, formal events, and on date nights even. Those are just a few of the pleasures of having a tough but beautiful wrist watch!

After the Toc19, Toc Watch has come up with a second collection called Ulysses. This collection retains the vintage design though with enhanced nuances of modernity. There are more options in terms of dial colours and strap options, and they are available in both hand wound as well as automatic variants. Though the Ulysses collection is a magnificent coalescence of classic and edgy sensibilities, it is uniquely representative of the Toc Watch philosophy that understated class, and inimitable exquisiteness, are the hallmarks of a good watch.

My concluding thought is that watches are a great way to augment the glamour quotient of an outfit. And if you have a Toc Watch to sport, you can rest assured that your watch is going to win you loads of compliments. Mine most certainly did! How about you?

Here is a link to the Kickstarter campaign for Toc Ulysses

Outfit Inspiration For Office During Winters

Mornings are the toughest, especially winter mornings. You don’t want to get out of your warm, cosy blanket and let alone decide what you need to wear to work in the freezing temperature. Choosing between fashion and warmth gets a little difficult and then you just end up wearing the same jacket for most of the season and hating your work wear which makes getting up in the morning even less motivating.If you want to know how not to dress boring for work, then check out my outfit inspiration for office wear this winter. These styles and tips will keep you looking chic and confident to handle any situation fashionably this season.

I have created a classic professional look with a jacquard blazer and a silk blend top. I got the Kate Ponte Jacquard Blazer from Boden for my work wear wardrobe. It is a classic single-breasted jacket in navy blue with double pockets and a back split. The jacket is comfortable, stylish and has a good fabric. Plus navy blue is a basic colour which almost goes on everything, and since the fabric is thick, it is suitable for cold weather. This jacket is great for casual wear or work wear, depending on how to team it up. I teamed it up with a Ravello top from Boden as well. With pleated neckline and cap sleeves, this top is a relaxed and feminine piece. It works well with a tucked in look. I paired the top and the coat with skinny jeans and platform courts. You can also wear boots or heels. But I personally prefer platform shoes since they are more comfortable without comprising on the heel. For a formal look, you can even pair the coat and the top with a dark blue pencil skirt and heels.

Outfit Details:

Blouse – Boden
Jacquard Blazer – Boden
Cropped Jeans – Hollister
Blue Shoes – Marks & Spencer
Accessories – Wrist Watch – Kartel
Handbag – Radley

Apart from this look, you can also think about blazers in warm fabrics like leather, velvet, or jacquard. Make your trousers more fun by going for jacquard or wool pants. They are warm, comfortable and stylish. Team them with your favourite cashmere sweater or a regular shirt and a long coat, and you are good to go. You don’t have to wear trousers or pants you can also go for a jacquard or knit dress and team it with leg warmers or slim pants. Shirt dresses or jumpers also look great with slim trousers. You can switch from your heels to ankle boots for more comfort during the harsh winters. If you want to dress up like a girl boss, then team up a silk blouse with a pencil skirt, knee high boots in suede with a knit scarf. Stick to sharp styles and mix and match different pieces in your wardrobe like a midi dress with a turtleneck sweater for a fashionable look. If you are going for a basic look in neutral shades, then you can add some statement accessories like a hat, bag or jewellery to make your outfit pop.

Picture Credits – PearBearPhotography

5 Rolex Watches to Lookout for in 2016

You may not know your quartz from your mechanical, but it doesn’t take an expert to know who reigns supreme in the world of watches. With that iconic 5-point crown making its rightful claim, Rolex has definitively clinched the ‘Iron Throne’ of luxury watches.

Since its inception in 1905, Rolex watches have come to epitomise mastery in watchmaking –classical to point of being synonymous with luxury and elegance. From James Bond and David Beckham to Martin Luther King, Pablo Picasso and Barack Obama, Rolex has adorned the wrists and conquered the hearts of celebrities, luminaries and world leaders akin. Hands down, Rolex is the stuff of legends!

But exclusive collections aren’t easy to come across unless you hit one of the iconic Rolex stores in India, like http://www.ethoswatches.com/ or an able equivalent, for example.

For over a century now, Rolex has time and again proven why it tops the charts –with exquisite timepieces to show for, year after year –and this year is no different! Here’s a look at 2016’s top pickings:

Oyster Perpetual COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA (Steel)

The legendary chronograph is back again with a breath-taking upgrade! The black ceramic monobloc Cerachrom bezel on the new Daytona reminds us of the glory days of the iconic 1965 model.

Measuring speeds of up to 400 miles per hour, it’s no wonder that the Daytona has established itself as the most reliable timepiece in the realm of motor sports. The latest tweaks to the tachometric scale have only furthered the model’s reputation. Not to miss the oyster casing, Rolex watches’ secret weapon of waterproofness of up to 100 metres and the sapphire crystal that makes their watches virtually scratchproof. Powered by a chronographer calibre 4130, the Daytona is a vintage masterpiece, complete with self-winding mechanical movement. What more could you want of the new Daytona?

Oyster Perpetual LADY-DATEJUST 28 (Everose Gold & Diamonds)

Combine precious Everose gold (the brand’s very own patented rose gold alloy; yes, you heard that right, they make their own gold!) with durable, reliable steel and lustrous diamonds in the house of Rolex, and you have yourself the quintessential feminine watch! The marriage of gold and steel, of beauty and strength, has been a trademark Rolex feature wooing women since times immemorial.

The latest generation features a larger dial for greater functionality that still sits snugly on a lady’s wrist. Keeping time in timeless elegance, the new Lady-Date just now packs the Superlative Chronometer certification, assuring singular performance. The bracelet and clasp have been redesigned for increased comfort, ease, and finesse. The mother of pearl dials, encrusted with diamonds conceals the new generation self-winding mechanical movement. We’re absolutely smitten with this beauty! Aren’t you?

Oyster Perpetual DAY-DATE 40 (Everose Gold)
Through the years, with one stunning creation after the other, the Rolex watch Day-Date series has earned the rightful nickname as ‘the President’s watch’. The dependable choice of the most powerful and acclaimed men in the world celebrates its 60^thanniversary edition in 2016. The addition of the signature Rolex green dial pays homage to the milestone.

Adding a modernised element to the design and mechanics, this time-trusted prestigious lineage keeps pace with changing trends –or rather, sets them! Waterproof oyster casing, scratchproof sapphire crystal, and new-gen perpetual calibre 3255 consummate this distinguished model in watch making excellence. The signature feature of the Day-Date is the President bracelet –recognisable from a mile away thanks to its standout design and finish.

CELLINI DATE (White Gold)
The traditional timepiece gets a contemporary make over we totally love!

Regal all the way, this royal blue beauty is a true gem in the 2016 luxury Rolex watches collection.

The no-fuss dial on the new Cellini Date points to the elegant simplicity of Rolex design that manage to wow us just the same. Blue alligator leather straps keep together the white gold dial. The date display set on the right appears to give a broader view (literally), of the time passing by, and time to come. A timepiece that not only tells time, but weaves poetry–a feat only Rolex watches are capable of!

Oyster Perpetual EXPLORER

Historically, the Explorer was crafted especially for Himalayan excursions –leading Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norway to summit the great Mt. Everest for the first time in history, carrying the legend of the Explorer to entirely unprecedented heights with them. Since, Rolex has further developed the Explorer with enhanced capabilities, resulting in the latest addition to the series this year –presenting the most reliable companion for all your adventures.

The new Explorer is absolutely luminescent –literally! The numerals, hour markers and hands of the watch create a chroma light display that makes them glow bright blue –offering greater legibility in greater style. And by now you know the waterproof oyster casing, scratchproof sapphire crystal, self-winding mechanical movement set al go without saying.

A class apart in aesthetics, design, technique and finesse, Rolex is indeed the king of luxury watches, and 2016’sadditions to their collection only reinstate the brand’s deserving spot. Tell us which one’s your favourite?