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‘Masculine Monday’: A Day Late and a Dollar Shorts…

Colors, Textures, Patterns:

Three Essentials for Mens Shorts – Summer Fashion 2011

Men's Summer Fashion! Jun 3, 2011By Andrew Eirich

Summer is officially in full swing, especially here in the humid swamplands of South Florida. Celebration of the heat is easily found with a day on the beach or cooling off with buddies at a pool-side cook out, so you’ll get no complaints about the sunshine here. However, thick denim jeans aren’t going to keep you cool while you try to kick back.

Shorts have been big all year round for mens fashion trends this year, but the summer variations are taking a specifically textured, structured, bold appearance that is pretty righteous. The best trends in men’s shorts this Summer are defined by the presence of one to three of the following elements: texture, pattern and color.

Men’s shorts are also adopting a shorter and slimmer fit than in previous years. Not to worry, not 1988 tennis player short, but.. modernized. In the image above, courtesy of the High Gloss White fashion blog contributor and skilled photographer, Andrew Eirich presents a perfect picture of simply handsome summer shorts for men.

 

“…wearing an excellent pair of very worn-looking and faded H&M denim shorts along with a grey Top Man trench coat in the second shot. Also, a light-weight hooded knit jacket is best worn under the trench so you can transition through each temperature level a summer day might dish out! Grey is always a color you can feel confident in rocking because it isn’t as harsh as black, and as easy to stain as white. Best of both worlds! To make the look edgier, Mitchell has on a pair of black combat boots. You can swap these out for some slip on deck/boat shoes or mocassins depending on your mood, and your closet!”-

….http://highglosswhite.com/2011/06/03/hgw-mens-summer-fashion/

The idea here, gentlemen, is that you have a great deal of pliability with your summer shorts this year. Faded denim shorts with combat boots are among my favorite looks presented in this entry, but so many options are workable. Sandals, boat shoes and loafers are all types of footwear that have been seen with this new series of brighter, textured, structured shorts.

Any great tee shirt with an unlined double button blazer would look amazing with shorts, while still maintaining a confident sense of style, ready for any summer occasion. For those laid back days where worries are entirely out of site, a simple grey henley tee will keep you cool, and worn with either white or faded denim shorts, will maintain a muted pastels color scheme that is being embraced within the world of men’s fashion this summer.

Image Courtesy of: www.alternativeapparel.com

Check out alternativeapparel.com for an awesome collection of Men’s Henleys.

Ok Boys, Get some shorts on and go play in the sun!

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Come on out to Sin City with me! Vintage Jewelry & Watch Show

Raymond Lee Jewelers Goes to Vegas!

From June 2-5, 2011 Raymond Lee Jewelers will be participating in the annual Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, exhibiting an extensive collection of Antique Designer Jewelry, Estate Jewely and Vintage Timepieces. The guys will be heading out to sin city with a large selection of our antique jewelry and watch inventory, including the most sought after models of collectable Vintage Rolex Watches and rare, incredible pieces of Estate Jewelry Pieces.

With the new partnership of Polygon (the most active online community and trading network for gem & jewelry professionals) and The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, this year’s exhibit will offer many additional benefits for collectors, buyer and sellers of antique jewelry. This is an Event that Raymond Lee Jewelers has been involved with for years, and the excitement is growing here at the home-front.

If you just happen to be attending or participating in the Las Vegas Antique Show as well, please do come visit us! Raymond Lee Jewelers will be at Booth #1455 for the entirety of the exhibit. For a venue directory Click Here.

For more on The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show, visit lasvegasantiquejewelryandwatchshow.com

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Admission Cost

$15 For All Four Days!

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June 2 – June 4, 2011
11 am to 7 pm

June 5, 2011
11 am to 4 pm

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Rolex MSRP Updates: Effective May 10, 2011

Rolex MSRP Value's: Effective Today, May 11, 2011

Many of you are already aware of the genuine admiration we have for the Rolex timepiece. Perhaps our post outlining the logistics of a Certified Pre-Owned Rolex Watch as a Wise Investment or the Don’t be Fooled by a Faux: A Genuine Rolex Watch Reference, warning our readers of the sure fire signs that define a fake Rolex may have tipped you off as to just how dear we hold these exquisite timepieces to our hearts.

Rolex Submariner

In the process of learning about the intricate engineering of certified chronometer movements, self-winding mechanisms, automatic time calibration and quartz movements that belong to Rolex timepieces, I have indeed become more of a devoted fan to the ultimate name in precision and luxury than I ever considered possible.

This history and evolution of the Rolex timepiece is an intriguing, award-winning and record-breaking tale of master engineering. Rolex timepieces remain the ultimate standard of quality craftsmanship, standing the test of time in every way.

The MSRP of Rolex Watch Models has been updated. The newly released prices will be effective starting today, May 10, 2011.

Please be patient with us, as we catalog the directory of all new Rolex MSRP prices at RaymondLeeJewelers.com. This blog entry will soon be updated with a direct link to a complete directory of updated Rolex Watch MSRP Listings, organized by Model Number on the Raymond Lee Jewelers Website.

For the time being, I’d like to offer you a quick overview ofthe most popular Rolex Wristwatch Models, along with their updated MSRP values.  If you should have a particular request for a Rolex MSRP that is not listed here, please email the Rolex model number you would like to see the current MSRP of to alex@webuybigdiamonds.com, and I’ll be happy to send you the requested prices as soon as possible.

Effective Today: Rolex Watch MSRP Updates

Prices and Model Information Effective May 10, 2011, Subject to change without notice.

Rolex Oyster Datejust

Oyster Perpetual Air King 34mm

114200 – $4,950.00

- – Stainless Steel, domed bezel, 31 jewel chronometer movement, synthetic sapphire crystal, with Oyster bracelet 70190

114234  - $6,000.00

- – Stainless Steel Case, 18kt white gold fluted bezel, 31 jewel chronometer movement, synthetic sapphire crystal, with Oyster bracelet 70190

114234 – $7,750.00 *

- - W/ 11 diamonds set on Roman dial and Oyster Bracelet 70190 *

Oyster Perpetual Date 34mm

115200 – $6,100.00

– Stainless Steel, domed bezel, 31 jeweler chronometer movement, synthetic sapphire crystal, with Oyster bracelet 70200

115210 – $6,150.00

– Stainless Steel, engine-turned bezel, 31 jewel chronometer movement, synthetic sapphire crystal, with Oyster bracelet 72190

115234 – $7,150.00

– Stainless Steel case, 18kt white gold fluted bezel, 31 jewel chronometer movement, synthetic sapphire crystal, with Oyster bracelet 72190

115234 – $7,950.00 *

–W/ 5 diamonds set on Arabic dial and Oyster bracelet 72190 *

Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust 26mm

179136 – $51,300.00

– Platinum, bezel set with 42 diamonds, 10 diamonds set on dial, 31 jewel chronometer movement, synthetic sapphire crystal, with President bracelet 83136

179136 – $79,700.00 *

– W/ Mother-of-Pearl diamond dial and “President Karat” bracelet 84136 *

Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 40mm

116710 – $7,900.00

– Stainless Steel, special 24-hour Cerachrom bezel and hand, independently adjustable 12-hour hand, 31 jewel chronometer movement, synthetic sapphire crystal, with special Oysterlock bracelet 78200

116713 – $11,750.00

–Stainless Steel case, 18kt yellow gold bezel, independently adjustable 12-hour hand, 31 jewel chronometer movement, synthetic sapphire crystal, with special Oysterlock bracelet 78203

116718 – $29,500.00

– 18kt yellow gold, special 24-hour Cerachrom bezel and hand, independently adjustable 12-hour hand, 31 jewel chronometer movement, synthetic sapphire crystal, with special Oysterlock bracelet 78208

Oyster Perpetual Submariners

Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 40mm

116610 – $8,000.00

– Stainless steel, pressure-proof to 1,000 feet, special time-lapse Cerachrom bezel, 31 jewel chronometer movement, synthetic sapphire crystal, with special glidelock clasp and Oyster bracelet 97200

Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea 44mm

116660 – $10,650.00 

– Stainless steel, pressure-proof to 12,800 feet, helium escape valve, special time-lapse Cerachrom bezel, 31 jewel chronometer movement, synthetic sapphire crystal, with special glidelock and fliplock clasp and extension link Oyster bracelet 98210

Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 40mm

116618 – $31,300

– 18kt yellow gold, pressure-proof to 1,00 feet, special time-lapse Cerachrom bezel, 31 jewel chronometer movement, synthetic sapphire crystal, with special glidelock clasp and Oyster bracelet 97208

There’s a nice start for you! The complete Rolex MSRP list will be live shortly.

Here are a few more favorites to reference until then…

Daytona
116520- $11,250.00
116523- $15,950.00
116505- $34,700.00

Yachtmaster
16622- $11,200.00
11623-  $11,800.00

Datejust II
116334- $8,600.00
116333- $10,800.00

Datejust 36mm
116234 Plain Dial on Jubilee Bracelet –   $7,550.00
116200 Plain Dial on Oyster Bracelet -   $6,300.00
116233  Plain Dial on Jubilee Bracelet - $10,100.00

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Hope everybody is having a tremendously terrific Tuesday, and that you got yourself those cupcakes I told you about this morning!

Alexandra at Raymond Lee Jewelers

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Gentlemen...Get Classic! Today's Masculine Monday Royal Fashion Guide

I know that some of you may be growing tired of entries regarding The Royal Wedding, but today's Masculine Monday post will feature somebody of royal style that wasn't the initial fashion focus of the event (and maybe should have been.)

We've already acknowledged how elegant and beautiful the Bride was, how precise the hand embellished lace accents of the Alexander McQueen gown worn by Kate Middleton were. In adoration of the Princess, we celebrated the incredible jewelry she wore, from the delightful diamond drop earrings to the sapphire engagement ring and the famous ‘something borrowed’ tiara.

With so much attention being given to the blushing Duchess, I thought today would be a perfect opportunity to recognize the classic style of Prince William. He seems to have created a new genre of men’s fashion, and I personally believe it to be absolutely brilliant!

Prince William prefers clean lines and classic fits, exuding a proper patriotic gentleman appeal that is quite easy to be enamored with.

The leading fashion trends today, from Edwardian Era Engagement Rings for the gals, to Vintage Leather Strapped Watches for the gents, seem to be showing appreciation and paying homage to the men and women of America’s early 20th century more than ever before.

With Classic evolving into Couture … Prince William’s simple, cleanly patriotic look, seen the day of The Royal Wedding, is a clear example of his fashion-conscious style.

In 2000, Prince William was highlighted by People Magazine for his personalized style. At the time, Prince William was making fashion statements with British flag stitched waistcoats, embellished with the words, “Groovy Baby.”

Prince William of Whales was 18 at the time, and has since retreated into a conservative style that unbeknownst to us, was entirely ahead of the fashion curve for men! With a constantly classic and proper wardrobe, Prince William prefers navy blue, burgundy and other regal, richly conservative colors. 

His dress shirts tend to be of either lighter blue’s, classic white or cream colored, with classic pointed medium spread collars. His suits are not slim-fitted, and the press has yet to see him sockless. This dedication to proper attire, and avoidance of the fashion trends that sit too far apart from classic are commendable. Prince William has the patriotic gentleman look pinned. Perfectly.

Gentlemen, Get Classic…

There are a few key Royal fashion tips that you should take from Prince William. For upper-dressed occasions, You can’t go wrong with sporting a classic tie clip, small patriotic accents, or navy and burgundy neck ties. On casual days,  polo shirts worn with khakis, and crew-neck sweaters on-top of button-up shirts and trousers will be a successfully royal choice every time.

Have a wonderful day, Ladies and Gentlemen!

-Alexandra at Raymond Lee Jewelers

Meet This Valiant Vintage Omega Seamaster

Vintage Omega Seamaster Wristwatch for $595!

Given the homage we are currently
paying in men’s wristwatch trends to classic, vintage style wristwatches
with narrower bracelets and a large classic case, this valiantly
designed, nostalgic timepiece had to be mentioned and shown to you here.
If you’re still in need of that fifth and final Summer Essential, boys…
Consider this awesome Omega wristwtch, available for only $595 at the Raymond Lee Jewelers eBay Store.

Good Morning, All! While browsing our eBay store this morning, I came across this fantastic vintage watch by Omega. The model is Seamaster, with a stainless steel case and black leather bracelet. A bit of history about Omega’s Seamaster Series:

At the time the Seamaster was introduced in 1948, standard watches were
extremely susceptible to water damage from even a dip in a sink or tub.
The Seamaster was created as a line of standard dress-style watches
which were ‘waterproof’ (as they called them then) suitable for swimming
and other light water activities. Their water resistance then is about
comparable to a 10 to 30 meter rating today. The now common diver’s
watch style was unknown at that time.

Company
Omega

Model
Seamaster

Case Metal
Stainless Steel

Case Measurement
32 mm

Bracelet
Black Leather

Dial
Silver

Crystal
Plastic

Movement
Automatic

Features
Hours, Minutes, and Seconds

This os your chance to own this Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Watch at an amazing price of $595 plus shipping

Buy it Now or Best Offer.
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Five Fashion Essentials for Men This Summer

Alright Boys, No Need to Worry...

FIVE FASHION ESSENTIALS FOR MEN THIS SUMMER

The Summer of 2011 is approaching quickly. Today seemed to be an ideal candidate for an extra special bonus entry in the Masculine Monday Division of the Raymond Lee Jewelers Blog. For all of our cherished male readers, please enjoy this precisely chosen fashion essentials, hand-picked just for you. Survive the sunshine in style!

On the Today Show earlier this month, Esquire Magazine Fashion Director Nick Sullivan shared some professional style insights on a few specific male necessities for Summer Fashion in 2011. As one of the most prominent and prolific fashion writers in the Country, we listened to what he had to say, and you would most likely benefit from watching the clip, as well. Please do!

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• 1. THE UNLINED JACKET

The ultimate wardrobe skeleton key for men who want to formalize or ease from a day at the beach to an evening appropriate look is the awesomely unstructured double-breasted unlined jacket. Think of this key wardrobe item as the male equivalent to women’s heels.

These thin, fitted jackets are a quick way to change the dynamic of an average outfit to a fashion forward, comfortable summer ensemble. The variety of unlined jackets available for men today include styles and color palettes to suit each fashion personality type, from the trend-setting fearless men to those who are looking for a more subtle appearance.

With bright colors, textures and vivid patterns leading the pack in this years most popular men’s fashion trends, a lot of you guys are going to have to get brave. And soon. The Esquire Fashion Blog provides the historic undertones and current influences that have let  to the uprising of fashion forward menswear here…

Esquire Style Presents: The American Revolution

Our top pick among the many brilliantly creative and classically detailed choices for favorite unlined jacket is a piece from the 2011 Men’s Clothing Line by Italian Designer,Luigi Bianchi.

For a stylishly revived summer wardrobe for sun-kissed men, the elegantly tapered jacket designs from the 2011 Men’s Clothing Line by Luigi Bianchi has our first vote. With their 100 year anniversary being celebrated, the jackets in this line are simple, yet incredibly precise in their construction. The result is a purposefully casual, classic appeal.

 Lubiam: 100 and Counting, or L.B.M. 1911

Founded in 1911 by Luigi Bianchi, Lubiam has been making some of the finest tailored tailored clothing in Italy for 100 years.  F/W 2011, and L.B.M. 1911 in general, is all about deconstructing the blazer as much as possible – it’s the definition of dressed down tailoring.

• 2. THE NON-SNEAKER SUMMER SHOE

This really is an important one, and I’m glad that someone has finally acknowledged the need for men to have an additional footwear option during the heated months. We are so used to seeing the same flip flops and and alternating sneakers being worn by men in the Summer, it’s almost as if another option hadn’t even been available until now. Men of 2011, ditch those Adidas kicks. Your footwear has officially received an upgrade, a footwear facelift if you will.

The pair of suede summer shoes which Nick Sullivan features on his clip with the Today Show is a perfect example of how to move on from flip flops and tennis shoes in the best way possible. I’m nearly envious of men at this point, as these suede hybrids between a sneaker and a dress shoe provide the overdue option for men’s footwear in Summer.

Grabbing a pair of these off-duty, comfortable yet trendy shoes should be a main priority for men this year. Not only are these styles going to remain popular, but two toned, more embellished variations will be seeping into the fall fashions, as well!

We love the Men’s Authentic Original Suede Boat Shoe from www.sperrytopsider.com.

• 3. THE PERFECT SHAVE

Growing rapidly in popularity is the high-quality, old-fashioned barber shop close shave. Particularly valuable in the Summer months, when the sun, sweat and heat can cause breakouts and other skin irritations, a perfectly smooth shave will be essential.

For a fun how-to guide on the 4 vital steps to achieving complete facial hair removal, watch this video by Esquire:

How To Shave Your Face  by Esquire

Remember These Simple Steps, and Your Perfect Shave is just within reach:

1. Prepare (Use Pre-Shave Oil to Prepare)

2. Lather (Visithttp://www.theartofshaving.com/ for old fashioned shaving cream, oil, etc)

3. Shave (See video for instructions on when to shave with the grain or against)

4. Moisturize!

finito. 

• 4. SHADES THAT MAKE A STATEMENT

Just like Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger, decide that you’re going to make a serious statement. With your shades. This Summer is demanding all men to take a fashion leap with their choice of eyewear.

No more classic stand-by aviators, boys. It’s time to say something. With your eyes. Through what’s covering them, literally. Celebrity-Inspired statement sunglasses are a must have for men in 2011.

Look into some of the great sunglasses of history, like the ones above being worn byHunter S. Thompson. You will have to find a style that works with the shape of your face, as well as your fashion sense and risk-level preferences.

If this is your first dare-devil approach to statement sunglasses, it’s better to be rational when choosing your shades. Pick up a pair that make themselves known, but that aren’t so loud they wind up staying heated in your glove box through September because you couldn’t quite bring yourself to wear them in public.

• 5. An Old-Fashioned Timepiece

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Mathey Tissot Vintage 14kt White Gold Diamond Watch

The Fashion Director of Esquire, Nick Sullivan has taken a particularly heightened interest in the new annual trade show of all things jewelry and watch related, BaselWorld.

In several feature articles,he intricately highlights the timepieces displayed at the Basel Watch Show to be powering a strong return of gentleman’s timepieces and wristwatch designs into modern men’s fashion. The revealed collections at Basel-world greatly occupied a fluidly recognized vintage feel. Thus far, aviation-inspired and early 20th century designs have been creating a strong and positive impact on men’s fashion.

The watches that are growing in nostalgia-fueled popularity in the revealed collections at BaselWorld embody noticeably narrower straps with larger round faces. These WW1-inspired timepieces, which include several pocket watches, are described by Sullivan as a rediscovering a certain nostalgia for the first third of the 20th century.

Tissot Vintage Watch RaymondLeeJewelers EbayStore

The dressy, yet restrained appearance of the early-20th century inspired wristwatches is expected to lead the way in fashionable watch wear for men. Popularity of timepieces that carry a piece of nostalgia or sentiment with them are on the rise. Don’t forget this one very crucial element to your look this summer.

Well…  Men, and all those who’d like to surprise the men you love with some fashion affection, you’re all set!  Have a wonderfully Stylish Summer in 2011!

Raymond Lee Jewelers