Watch: Doll & Em on HBO

Last week, HBO & Style Coalition hosted an early private screening of the new hit series Doll & Em, a British comedy starring Emily Mortimer and Dolly Wells. I had the chance to attend along with some some other bloggers as we shared a night of fun while watching the first two episodes back-to-back. I helped myself to a gin cocktail inspired and named after Doll & Em while watching the show.

Written by and staring real-life best friends Mortimer and Wells, DOLL & EM is a semi-improvised comedy that explores what happens when a Hollywood actress hires her childhood friend as a personal assistant while making a film in Los Angeles. A bittersweet, intimate portrait of female friendship, the series follows their relationship through unexpected complications and surprising twists.

Be sure to tweet along with @HBO during this week’s premiere of #DollAndEm on HBO on March 19, 2014 at 10pm. Join Emily Mortimer for a life HBO Connect Q&A on Thursday March 2015 at 1pm (Eastern) online here. Check out a preview of the show below:

Rebecca Minkoff x Baby G Collaboration

One of SRC's fave handbag and accessory designers, Rebecca Minkoff, has partnered with Baby G to introduce a special edition watch just in time for the Holidays.

“I’m so thrilled to team up with Baby-G, because like me, they believe in providing women with classics that have a twist,” said Rebecca Minkoff. “My collaboration watch was designed as the watch for the everyday woman that wants both function and fashion. Watches are a great accessory- I like to wear a rose gold one and it’s just a beautiful piece of jewelry that adds some fun and color to my outfits. Every woman has a go-to-accessory; I designed this Baby-G with this in mind.”

The watch bracelet is a matte black ion treated stainless steel while the face features the Rebecca Minkoff logo and features black rhinestones marking the hours on a rose gold dial resulting in a delicate feminine touch to an otherwise slightly industrial looking everyday watch.

The watch retails for MSRP of $200 and is available at fine jewelers, select department stores, and fashion boutiques.  What do you think of the watch?  While I love rose gold and the matte black elements I am not sure what I think of them together - guess I'll have to hit up a store to see this one in person.

Mason Martin Margiela is Timeless

Thank you to Is Mental for bringing this collection to my attention!
These pieces are from Maison Martin Margiela's "Eleven" collection. Margiela is known for his avant garde designs; remember the wig coat? I love Margiela and this collection in particular because it's literally timeless!

I love the concept, but price aside, I'm not sure I would actually buy from this collection because it would be an easy DIY. And if I ever saved up enough money for a Margiela piece, then I would buy a bolder statement piece like L’incognito sunglasses. Though if I had it my way, I'd have enough for the sunglasses and a timeless ring. You can check out the collection and more from Maison Martin Margiela at Colette.

DIY: Watch It Fit

A couple weeks ago I went to the Gucci Sample Sale. I woke up extra early on the second day of sales, braved the lines, and in the end I got this little watch for over 80% off retail value. It's actually a men's watch but I liked the chunkier proportions on my wrist.
Dilemna? As it was a men's watch it was a little bit big for my wrist. I wanted to wear my watch right away so I didn't want to bother taking it to a jewler/watch store. I figured it couldn't hurt to try to adjust the strap myself.So I located the arrows on the watch strap.Used a pen/push pin to poke out the spoke from the farthest point to where I wanted to adjust the watch to and pressed against a flat surface. Pushing the pen/pin into the arrow.I removed the 2 thin metal pins to take out the portion I didn't need, while being very careful not to loose the pieces.I matched the metal watch strap up
Then I took the pin and placed it back into the watch the same way that it originally came out. Fat end of the pin away from the arrows.
I used a hard flat surface to push the pin back in. (Actually a hand cream jar). Repeat on the other side.
Voila! A watch that fits!
*Warning* Try only at your own risk.