One of my favorite radio spots is one for Tacori Rings – I love the woman’s voice who is speaking and the overall message is one of trust, security, excellence and lasting beauty, which after all is what Tacori is all about.

Tacori Story
Spanning four decades, Tacori designs have fused classic elegance with modern inspiration, creating some of the world’s most highly regarded and exquisite jewelry. The stunning beauty and intricacy of each piece of Tacori jewelry is the result of an uncompromising passion for artisanship. Handcrafted in California, these remarkably detailed rings and fine jewelry pieces become the timeless symbols of connection that join individuals and generations. It is this high quality workmanship and dedication to detail that truly sets these rings apart. Perhaps most amazingly, each ring is built from scratch specially for each customer. That is simply amazing!

Tacori Excellence
An example of such quality workmanship and artistry can be found in the picture shown here. This is a Tacori Setting with Channel Set Diamonds. A beautiful handmade setting by Tacori with round channel-set diamonds around the band. In addition there are two larger round diamonds on either side of your center diamond that have a combined weight of approx .56ct. Currently priced with the diamonds going half-way around the band 1.10ct tw as pictured. Simply magnificent! What woman wouldn’t appreciate this gorgeous engagement ring?

Tacori Glamour
What better way to signal that you have arrived at the height of fashion than by adorning the fingers, ears or neck of a Hollywood movie star? Tacori has shown up on stars such as Sandra Oh who sported yellow gold teardrop diamond earrings from TACORI’s “Champagne Sunset” Collection at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards and a host of other stars such as Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Brooke Shields, Debra Messing, Michelle Trachtenberg, and January Jones just to name a few.

Tacori – the ultimate in opulence.

TACORI Launches New 18K925 Collection

Los Angeles ~ November 23, 2009 – TACORI, the legendary fine jewelry designer known for exquisite platinum and diamond engagement rings, is pleased to announce the launch of the new 18K925 Collection. This glamorous collection of fashion-forward 18k925 jewelry designs will begin arriving in 28 select TACORI retailers across North America in December, and the price of each 18k925 piece ranges from $300-$2,000.

Stylish and playful, with color filled gemstones and unique details, the Tacori 18k925 Collection is a modern take on iconic glamour. The sleek, modern 18k925 name refers to the 18k gold and .925 silver combination that makes these pieces bold, significant, and special.

Diamonds, colorful gemstones, exquisite quartz and creative doublets set this collection apart from any other. TACORI’s signature crescent motif of interlocking half-moon arcs is incorporated into all 18k925 designs, and a golden TACORI “gem seal” is elegantly incorporated in virtually all of the 18k925 pieces as an added mark of authenticity.

The Tacori 18K925 Collection will offer full jewelry suites of stunning rings, necklaces, pendant enhancers, bracelets, earrings, and more. The 18k925 Collection offers the timeless elegance of TACORI, in contemporary prices that trendsetters and jewelry lovers can afford.

Paul Tacorian, SVP Sales and Marketing, will be making personal appearances at select 18k925 Launch parties across the country to debut the new 18k925 Collection, including Solomon Brothers Fine Jewelry in Atlanta, Georgia and Arthur’s Jewelers in Roseville, Minnesota.

This is a pretty bold departure for a company known primarily for it’s tacori engagement rings, but I think it is a smart diversification approach.

Whether you are looking for an engagement ring, sparkling ear rings or just a gorgeous fun and flirty night on the town ring, Tacori is the company you should be looking at.

TAG Heuer is a Swiss watchmaker known for its sports watches and chronographs. It is a division of leading luxury goods company LVMH. The company motto is “Swiss Avant-Garde Since 1860″. TAG Heuer watches are available at the TAG Heuer Outlet Shop at Woodbury Commons, in New York. Those who can afford to wear such a marvelous watch are revered and admired for their great fashion sense and good taste. TAG Heuer watches are the creme de la creme of watches.

History of TAG Heuer
In 1860 Edouard Heuer founded a watchmaker’s workshop in Saint-Imier in the Swiss Jura Mountains. It was the start of an extraordinary watchmaking story. Chronographs first appeared in the company’s archives in 1882. Edouard Heuer never ceased to improve and refine his precision-leading time instruments. He was granted many patents for his innovations and his collection of pocket chronographs was awarded a Silver Medal at the World’s Fair in Paris in 1889.

The Time of Trip, patented in 1911, was the first 12-hour dashboard chronograph for cars and aircrafts. It indicated time and duration of the trip and was a great success with aviator clubs. In 1916, TAG Heuer patented the Mikrograph, the world’s first mechanical stopwatch accurate to 1/100th of a second. At the time, other timing instruments could only measure to the nearest fifth of a second. This new development revolutionized science, industry and watchmaking, and made TAG Heuer the natural choice as the official supplier of timing instruments for the 1920 Olympic Games.

To meet the demanding world of sports, TAG Heuer developed in 1939 he first water-resistant wrist-chronographs. The brand also introduced at that time the first dashboard timer.On February 20, 1962, American astronaut John Glenn was wearing a TAG Heuer stopwatch when he piloted the spacecraft on the first manned U.S. orbital mission.

In 1984, years after the quartz explosion and the period of digital display chronograph, TAG Heuer launched the first quartz chronograph with an analog display – the 2000 chronograph. The 1990s was marked by the return of the automatic chronographs. TAG Heuer reintroduced the classic Carrera, the Monaco and the Monza. These timepieces were modernized to offer new functions meeting contemporary needs, yet they remained faithful to the spirit of the original pieces and the brand unique heritage.

In this beginning of the 21st century, TAG Heuer symbolized the fusion of technical and design, sport and glamor, prestige and performance.

TAG Heuer in the News

TAG HEUER, winner of the category “Best Chronograph” with the GC Caliper Calibre 36 in Mexico

For the second time in Mexico more than 20 of the most coveted brands of high-end watches such as TAG Heuer, Rolex, Mont Blanc, Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Breguet, Cartier, Gérald Genta, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and more, got together during the 23rd, 24th and 25th of September in the Hotel Four Season in Mexico to unveil to clients, media and VIP consumers their different collections as well as their best timepieces.

During these three days more than 2,300 people and over 300 reporters attended the presentations and conferences given by important watchmakers of the different brands participating. Thomas Houlon, Brand director of TAG Heuer, came from Switzerland and gave a complete presentation on TAG Heuer and Innovation, in which we had full attendance.

During the event`s closing dinner, a jury comprised by experts in watchmaking from Mexico, Spain, Portugal and Asia, rewarded TAG Heuer, winner of the Category “Best Chronograph” with the Grand Carrera Caliper caliber 36, against Audemars Piguet and Mont Blanc.

Now that you know a little more about the history of the company, why not head out to TAG Heuer Woodbury Commons and see what kind of deals you can get? Or shop online from the trusted retailers available on this website.

Sunglass Hut International is North America’s largest retailer of sunglasses. The company operates over 1,800 stores, with over 1,500 located in North America. Overseas, the company operates stores in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. Sunglass Hut is focused on fashion eyewear, operating under the Luxottica Group, the largest eyewear company in the world.

What is interesting about the Sunglass Hut Outlet shop at Woodbury Commons is that they are really starting to focus on the designer fashion market now. In fact, in 2003, Sunglass Hut began repositioning its brand identity to emphasize the fashion element of its market, which was expressed in the 2004 advertising campaign, “Spontaneous Expression.” Brands currently available in store and on the site include names like Tiffany & Co., Ray-Ban, Oakley, Maui Jim, Arnette, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Bvlgari, Dolce & Gabbana, and Prada.

One of the things I like about Sunglass Hut shops is that they are always very clean, organized and neat. There is tons of floor space for the sunglasses displays – they are not all cramped together like at other stores. In addition, the employees that I have run into at Sunglass Hut are always very helpful and friendly. No doubt they train them well.

Surprised to see Sunglass Hut at the upscale retail outlet shops? Don’t be. They are focusing on the fashion market now and are as upscale as the next designer store.

Have fun shopping at the Sunglass Hut at Woodbury Commons!

Michael Kors is the leading American fashion designer for luxury accessories and sportswear. The company’s heritage is rooted in producing polished, sleek, sophisticated American sportswear with a jet-set attitude. Whether Aspen, Palm Beach or Capri, our mission is to bring our vision of a jet-set, luxury lifestyle to women and men around the globe. Our products, emblematic of the highest standard of quality, include apparel, accessories and beauty. Our lifestyle-driven company embraces the highest standards of creativity, quality, technology and human resources.

Michael Kors Biography

Mr. Kors began his career in fashion at the age of 19 designing and merchandising a collection for the renowned boutique Lothar’s in New York City. The success of these clothes caught the attention of the fashion press, prompting Kors to strike out on his own. In 1981 the Michael Kors label was formed; his first women’s collection was launched at Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue, among other stores. Since his collection was established, it has never strayed from Kors’ initial vision of chic, luxurious American sportswear.

In 2001, Michael Kors launched accessories under his collection label. Today, the line includes a full range of women’s handbags, shoes, belts and eyewear. In January 2002, the company launched a full-scale men’s collection in response to the critical acclaim received by a capsule menswear line launched in 1997.

In fall 2004, Kors unveiled his latest collection, Michael Michael Kors, to an unprecedented launch in over 350 doors nationwide. The Michael Michael Kors labels include women’s ready to wear, swimwear and accessories including handbags, small leathergoods, belts and shoes; men’s sportswear, tailored clothing, dress shirts and neckwear; as well as eyewear and timepieces for both men and women.

Mr. Kors’ first signature fragrance for women, ‘Michael Kors,’ was launched in September of 2000. Following the success of the women’s fragrance, in September of 2001 Kors launched his men’s signature fragrance collection. In spring 2005, the company launched its latest fragrance, ‘Island Michael Kors,’ which won the 2006 Fifi award for best bath and body collection.

Michael Kors collection flagship boutiques are located in the United States on Madison avenue, at the Americana Manhasset and on Rodeo Drive in beverly hills; international boutiques are located in Hong Kong and Dubai. The first freestanding Michael Michael Kors store opened in Asia at the landmark shopping center in Hong Kong in April of 2005.

Celebrities who have worn Mr. Kors’ clothes include Jennifer Lopez, Charlize Theron, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Pierce Brosnan, Sharon Stone, Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Gwyneth Paltrow, Anjelica Huston, Kate Bosworth, Sigourney Weaver, Usher, Liv Tyler, Jessica Simpson and Rene Russo, whom Mr. Kors worked with on the wardrobe for the 1999 remake of the “Thomas Crown Affair.”

Michael Kors received Dupont’s first American Original award in 1983, and the Elle/Cadillac fashion award for excellence in 1995. In July 1996 he was named by Vogue magazine as part of the ‘new establishment’ — and referred to as one of the most influential designers of the decade.

In December of 1999, Mr. Kors received the New York award, celebrating 10 people who epitomize the spirit of the city, from New York Magazine in the fashion category. In June of 1999, Michael Kors received the most prestigious award in the fashion industry — the CFDA award for womenswear designer of the year, followed by the CFDA menswear award in 2003. In June of 2001, 2005 and 2006, Mr. Kors was one of three nominees for the accessories designer of the year award by the CFDA. In 2004, Mr. Kors served as one of the judges on the critically acclaimed and Emmy nominated reality show, “Project Runway,” a role that he continued in its second and third seasons. Mr. Kors currently resides in New York City.