How I'm Loving: La Mer Watches

I love watches -- I've dedicated tons of posts to other fantastic wrist ornamentation -- but those are generally of the link variety. Alas, I've discovered the luxe leather wrap-around time keepers by La Mer Collections. Previously on my radar a few years ago, La Mer has found itself at the forefront of my fashion consciousness again now that I've discovered they've crafted their line at affordable prices for Target. The brand was founded in 2001 by Martine Illana and has since flourished (my thoughts, at least). Here's more from the website:

“A watch is a private piece of art. Not only does it embody the skill of the artisan who created it, but it is an expression of the owner’s style. In this day and age, with all the technology surrounding us, all we truly need on our wrist is a watch that tells time. Often less is more when it comes to a timepiece’s design and wearing a watch allows you to appreciate esthetic qualities as well as function and technical reliability. I have a tactile relationship with my watches and I appreciate the elegant faces and quality leather straps. Timepieces set the rhythm of my life, but they remain above all, pieces of jewelry with which I develop a genuine connection. I wear a watch because it is an object that conveys some of my most precious values; the connection between art and technology.” -- Martine Ilana, founder

Right now, they're running a promotion (I don't know duration and the like) whereby an email address for the newsletter garners a 20% discount on the first purchase. I've already picked out more than a handful of wrist accessories to keep me stylish for many outfits to come!

***Image courtesy of La Mer Collections