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Objects of Envy
Published: Volume 16, Issue 1, January, 2008
Ritzy shades and sassy heels, sleek clutches and natty belts, stunning jewellery and classy watches. Verve ferrets out the new loot on the luxe block to wish you a lavish new year

Watches: A time for glamour

Ever felt naked without one of these? Well, it’s only natural. Indispensable and perennially in fashion, these gorgeous timepieces promise to keep you up-to-the-second with style.

Cerruti recognises that tradition is continuous but fashion is ever-changing and reconciles the two with its new range of watches. The timeless face of this watch revels in its florid detail. Tender petal shaped hands complement dew-drop -like Swarovski stones to create a picture of elegance.
The Scatola Sogno is a vision in a subtle glow of gold and silver. Surrounded by the shimmer of Swarovski crystals and finished with the distinctive look of fine leather, the watch is a dream captured in a box.
Cartier's La Dona watch in 18-carat pink gold with a sapphire dial and silver sun base, is an elegant showstopper. For raw sensuality, look no further than the La Dona in 18 carat gold and patent red alligator strap. Fiery boudoir tones strap around your wrists in an unforgettable embrace.
For a watch with blithe energy and youthful restraint, grab Dior’s Chrystal Rubberwatch in snow white. This stunner comes with a bezel set with 44 diamonds and a white sapphire crystal row on its strap.

Jewellery: Bling with class

It gently caresses your wrists and adorns your neck, snugly fits your fingers and pretties up your ears. The new array of jewellery has dazzling appeal for every fashionista.

Bulgari’s new Parentisi range is the epitome of elegance. Adorned in a long white gold chain and a round pendant, you could be the most understatedly glamorous woman in town. The white gold stud earrings with pavè diamonds would be the perfect way to complete this image of grace.
Dior’s Indinight series in white metal with rhodium plating, blue Swarovski rhinestones and blue glass cabochon can make any evening out a glamorous affair. The Indinight bracelet with pearl straps is particularly compelling. For a reprieve from western trinkets, though, seize the ethnicity tarnished gold colour ring. Either way you can’t go wrong.
Chanel’s bling goodies range from funky brooches to flirty earrings. These 80’s styled trinkets are sure to take you back to Funkytown in style.
From the House of Rose come Magical Cuffs that dare you to let go. This love of bullion carries forward to the Touch of Gold series where heavily ornate and intricately worked jewels take reign. The rose colour only helps set off the gold in a confluence of tradition and contemporary sensibilities. Adorned with superlative diamonds, emeralds and other precious stones, you’re sure to look and feel like a queen.
Cartier brings you chunky chokers, exquisitely distinctive necklaces, sinuous bracelets and drop earrings with much aplomb. The ethnic and oriental influences will leave you with a feeling of exotic glamour. For those with a more restrained sense of style there are more delicate pieces for the taking.

Shoes: Sole music for your feet

This season’s hotsteppers adorn our heels in what can only be described as modern works of art. Combining urbane femininity with unusual materials, these shoes mould your feet in swanky gear that is sometimes understated, other times surrealistic in its beauty.

Ferragamo’s Varina collection celebrates minimalist trends with low heeled, round-toed flats in a wide range of colours. Perfect to add a bit of flavour to any outfit, they are available in patent leather and satin and sport a distinctive grosgrain bow with a gold plaque bearing the Ferragammo logo. Their spring-summer line-up opts for an au naturel look by mingling wood, tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl in a way that helps put your best foot forward.
Dior’s flights of fancy have resulted in elegant sophistication. Whether you pick the ballerina in cushy green leather with a bow accessorised in silver metal or a 9 cm heel in black satin and patent leather you’re sure to feel elevated.
Jimmy Choo’s modish new line is all set to add some chutzpah to the blandest wardrobe. The high heels and vibrant colours are tipped off with just a touch of bling. With shoes like these who needs jewellery?
Making an indelible impression is a synch with Chanel's latest foot sensations. This season's choices vary from high heels and wedges to ballet flats and Mary Janes. Go ahead, treat your feet to designs that are all the rage right now.

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