Contest Alert: Orient Automatic Watch

Nobody loves a statement piece of jewelry like I do, and lets face it watches have become only functional but also pieces of jewelry. So it’s to my delight that I have an opportunity to giveaway an Orient watch. Orient watches are of the “automatic” variety which means it doesn’t require a battery, and is wound by the natural motion of the wear. Now let me me talk about the watch we are giving away (pictured) it’s a Man’s watch, but there is nothing sexier than a woman in a powerful statement making man’s watch (and men you can still enter for yourselves too). As a matter of fact most of my watches are either an oversized women’s watch, or a man’s watch with links removed! As far as this watches aesthetic goes it’s chic, classic, and powerful, the blue face with gold accents is what makes in extra special, and even reminiscent of the blue face Rolex Jennifer Aniston wears. Not only is it beautiful, automatic, but it also has the functions most people require from the watch like, day/date function, stainless steel case, screw caseback, water resistant, and of course and adjustable band ( you'll have to get a link removed/added).

Enter the Bay Area Style File & Orient Watch Giveaway!

Leave a comment in this post about why you would like to win this Orient Watch! Please make sure your email address is valid. All entries must be received by Tuesday, February 16, 2010. This contest is open to US readers only as pursuant to your local state laws. The winner will be announced on Friday, February 19, 2010 here on Bay Area Style File. Good luck!

Increase Your Chances to Win…

Just remember you must leave a comment on this post to get entered initially. Please be sure to use a valid e-mail address.

Step 1: Follow @bastylefilegirl on twitter

Step 2: Tweet “Enter to win an Orient Watch! Just follow @bastylefilegirl and retweet to enter. http://bit.ly/d4FSLN #contest”

*Only tweet this contest once, additonal entries will be ignored

P.S. If you’re interested in any other style watches from Orient, they have a great sale now on an Orient Mako Diver’s Watch for $190!


Disclaimer: The product used for this giveaway will be provided to the winner by the manufacture/PR company.

Style File Find of the Week: C'est La Vie Jacket

I can’t really put my finger on it but I love this jacket/cardigan hybrid. I think it’s partially because it’s called the C'est La Vie Jacket and it makes me want to sing on of my favorite one hit wonders by Robbie Nevil. It’s also because it simple and chick and can be dressed up, down, or even work wear. The white and black is clearly a homage to Chanel which I’m actually considering the one I like the most, but of course there is the all black a go to color of mine. Both color combinations would be wonderful for wintertime layering, and exactly what you need for a stand alone Spring piece. Not to sure about the $108 price point, but I’m sure it will go on sale soon… and when it does I’ll be there! HAPPY SHOPPING!

photo cred: Free People

Style Filed: 01/24-01/29

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photo cred: Vicente Agor

Shoe find of the Week:Dr. Martens Darcie

Dr. Martens Darcie by bastylefilegirl on Polyvore.com

I have no idea why at this stage in my life I would want some Dr. Martens, but I do! I guess you can say even when I was unfashionable (High School), I always admired other people’s style including the goth/punk kids who wore Dr. Martens, and soon after when Dr. Martens got “urban” with the Jodeci look! But the ones I’m currently swooning over the Darcie are much less like the combat boots of my youth and a little more fashionable! I guess the fact that the Darcie boot is a part of Dr. Martens "diva collection" is probably why I like them?! Now what finish should I get, I’m heavily leaning towards the patent which shouldn’t be a surprise and would work well for the current wet Bay Area weather, and our usual Spring time rain. Now to the price issues I have seen them priced from $99.00/$109.00 (zappos) for the white and cherry colors to $125 (zappos)-$130 (Dr. Martens website) for the other color variations, so an additional price search is recommended if you decided to buy. Regardless of if you’ll be diving from a mosh pit, or styling them a little bit more fashionably I think this boot are a great find, HAPPY SHOPPING!

Event Alert: Slow and Steady Win the Race Winter Sample Sale

LOVE the line (and the diffusion line as well) HATE that that I’m going to miss the sample sale. Lucky for my East Coast readers the Slow and Steady Wins the Race sample sale is in your backyard here are the details:


Who: Slow and Steady Wins the Race

What: Winter 2010 Sample Sale 50% off (and up) on Shoes, clothing, and accessories

When: January 29th (12pm-7pm), January 30th (12pm-6pm), and January 31st (12pm- 6pm)

Where: 179 Canal Street, #4B NYC (between Mott and Elizabeth)

Beauty Find of the Week: Kimble Hair Care Systems

Post wash and air dry with another shampoo/conditioner

So this isn’t another InStyler post although it was used, and I still love it. As I told you all before I’m going to “do” my own hair in-between shop appointments and thought maybe I should invest in a good shampoo and conditioner. While I was at Tarjay (French for Target), I was browsing the aisles and sticking to my list (FAIL) which didn’t include shampoo or conditioner when I saw IT. What is it you’re asking, what made me derail from the list, Kimble Hair Care Systems. Kim Kimble a name I’m familiar with as a black hair guru has been featured in a multitude of magazines including Essence, Allure, and InStyle and has been treating the tresses of Beyonce, Gabrielle Union, Taraji P. Henson, and one of my favorites Kerry Washington.

Post Kimble Hair Care Systems Shampoo/Conditoner and air dry

This is where I noticed the biggest diffrence hair much more managable

I ended up purchasing the Silk Treatment Conditioner and Peppermint Crème Shampoo
( I love the tingle it gives) and the results were amazing Post/Wash Condition/dry my hair was much less poofy and had a wonderful natural sheen, not to mention my usually post wash flaky scalp ( I have Psoriasis) was perfectly clean.

Post Wash with another shampoo/conditioner and InStyler

Post Styling I had almost no flyways as compared to before and the sheen that I mentioned before was still there. All in all I’m in love and did I mention that each 8 oz container of the shampoo/conditioner were only $10.99?!! Unfortunately Target only sells 4 products from the extensive Kimble Hair Care System in store, but way more online. The entire version of the effective and affordable line is also available for direct purchase from Kim Kimble’s online store, HAPPY SHOPPING!

Post Kimble Hair Care System shampoo/conditioner and Instyler ( NO FLAKES :) )

Hair is a little more full than before it has been 5 weeks since a relaxer

Style Filed: 01/17-01/22

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photo cred: H&M