XOXO Womens XO5472 Analog Bracelet

My girlfriend wanted an elegant but practical watch that could be worn in formal as well as casual settings. This watch looks great and met that criteria perfectly. She also wanted a no-hassle watch she could rely on. This watch is a high quality Citizen Eco-Drive so it should be dependable and low maintenance.

The band does scratch pretty easily, which is too bad, but I suppose it's something to be expected of just about any watch with a metal band.

The day of the week takes a long time to completely roll over. The date is pretty quick, starts switching around 11:50 p.m. and finishes around 12:30 a.m. But the day of the week doesn't completely finish switching to the new day until about 4:00 a.m.!

Also, plan on having to adjust the date at the end of months that have more or less than 31 days in them. A pre-programmed perpetual calendar would be ideal but would surely cost more and would likely require the watch to be larger. And since I like its size as is and prefer to not pay much more for a watch, I won't complain about that.

My girlfriend really likes this watch and is very happy with it. It's a great every-day wearer that looks sharp worn with about anything (except a lot of gold, of course).

I actually looked at the receipt and I bought XOXO Womens XO5472 Analog Bracelet in May of 2004. I've worn this watch around the clock since then and I'm not careful with it at all. The band has a lot of scratches but they are not really visible at a casual glance, and the glass has some minor scratches. I only had the battery go low once during a particularly cold winter (lots of long sleeves) but half an hour under a lamp quickly took care of that.

The watch has been in a lot of water, including the ocean and it's still water proof and it is accurate as far as I can tell (accurate enough for my purposes, anyway). For my previous watch (Seiko) I had to shell out $25 every time my battery died (every year) as the cheaper battery places couldn't open it. So with this watch, I've saved a lot of money on batteries already and I expect I'll be able to keep it for many more years to come. If it ever dies, I'll definitely get another Eco Drive watch. 

Juicy Couture 1901039 Swarovski Bracelet

I like tortoise shell, Roman numeral dials and mother-of-pearl, so this caught my eye in a local store. It was cheaper on Amazon though, and since I have A-Prime, it seemed a good buy. I don't tend to buy gold-tone jewelry, but this is a striking-looking piece overall.I removed the extra latch link and it fits perfectly. I definitely like the slightly larger crown a lot. I have arthritis and many of my watches can be hard to set. This one is no trouble. So far it seems to keep excellent time.

It does seem to feel rather light weight and has a bit of cheaper, jewelry "feel" than previous watches of this price that I've purchased. The plastic and metal parts are not heavy-weight. That's not a deal breaker for me by any means - with the style of larger watch dials this year, it can be hard to put on the heavy ones - as I found at the store. Since it is lighter, it feels less obtrusive on my wrist.

This Juicy Couture Women Watches looks attractive and I've gotten several complements in just the few days I've worn it. I'm guessing it will probably will require a bit of extra care to avoid scratching and damage, though.At this point, I would recommend it if you like the looks and the price!

I'm not a person who would normally go gaga over a watch, but this watch is absolutely beautiful. I was really surprised when I opened the case. The photo is nice and I felt comfortable ordering the watch, but this is lovely. I have a very small wrist and this watch has a section that just unclasps to remove it. It fits perfectly. The face is not too large for my wrist and the way the bracelet fits it does not slip to the underside of my wrist. This is an incredible watch for the price. Granted there are no bells and whistles on this watch, but then I don't need them. I was looking for a watch that was easy to read, set, and that looked good. This watch provides all of those things. It arrived beautifully boxed for gift giving and within two days of ordering it. I am very pleased with this purchase.

Anne Klein 109442CHHY Gold Tone Champagne

I love shopping with Amazon! Everything was perfect: fast shipping time, super safe packaging, great communication.Of course I expected this watch to be quite good, otherwise I wouldn't have ordered it. However the result has overcome my best expectations! In real life the clock face isn't so big. On photo it seemed a bit enormous for me. In reality it looks absolutely gorgeous. The combination of colors is very classic and elegant, and the quality is superb.The only problem with me that it doesn't exactly fit my wrist. If I put it through the first hole, it is too tight. And if I put it through the next one, it is hanging a bit. Maybe I have an irregular wrist size, LOL :)In general I am very satisfied with the purchase. Highly recommended.

I bought this watch because I like leather band watches and I liked the Anne Klein design. After it arrived, I did not attempt to wear it bec I had to have a hole punched in the band for a better fit. Afterwards, I set the time on the watch only to realised the second hand was not moving. I took it to a jeweller to change the battery, only to be told it needs more than a battery, the mechanism in the watch is not working and would need to be fixed, which for me is not worth it. Buying this watch was like throwing away money. I give it 1 star for the design of the watch.

I buy Anne Klein 109442CHHY Gold Tone Champagne much everything from amazon but I learn to get sunglasses and watches from a retail store because I have small face and small wrists, 5.5 inches around, and i am forced to try them on before buying, so this little guy called my attention at Macy's, tried on, still a tiny bit big for me, 1 inch, but worked. So why do I want to write a review ?. Well I placed my clothes in the washer machine for almost 2 hours and at the end of it, pulling all the clothes out of the machine, there it was! My 1 month old Ann Klein watch, saying " I am done ", well at least is that what I thought, its done.. I know it is water resistance but was worried for the amount of detergent, chlorine and how hot the water was, anyway IT STILL WORKS GREAT!. So I am happy with it. Hope this help to anyone. Good luck!

Fossil Womens ES1967 Stella Display

Beautiful watch! I have worn it everyday since I received it. It is very lightweight, comfortable and very stylish. Have received compliments on it already. Was a little bigger then I thought it would be, however still looks great. Love it!!

I was really disappointed with this watch. It's a beautiful watch, but the white plastic cracked at the base after wearing it only three times. The seller (MrWatch) would not accept a return of the watch, and this part of the watch is not under warranty, so I had to send it to the Service Center for repair at my expense. I would not recommend purchase of this watch. I bought this to match my all white nursing uniforms for school...I wear it all the time though. I have had sooo many compliments on it since I bought it. The watch is very sturdy too, I've worn it everyday for the past year now and it still looks like it did the day I bought it.

I do not advise anyone who is in the market for a while fossil watch to purchase one from Wristwatch.com off of amazon. Yes, the price of the watch sold by wristwatch is less expensive than most retail stores however, low price doesn't necessarily equal good quality. I purchased the Fossil Women's ES1967 watch a month ago and by week three, two of the crystals surrounding the face fell out. The only way to return this watch to wristwatch is if the item has never been worn and is returned in original packaging. How am I as a customer supposed to assume that by week three, the crystals in my watch are going to fall out? Plus, they charge you a $10.00 re stocking fee if you decide to return the watch for any reason. My advise, spend the extra bucks and shop at a reliable retail store!

I gave this Fossil Womens ES1967 Stella Display five stars because very time I wear this people give me so many compliments. I think people like it because of the bling action and they are very surprised when I tell them its a Fossil watch. I work in a salon and it must pop out with my dark colors that I wear. I must say I like it because it is not heavy and very comfortable to wear all day long, I also have a Michelle Deco with the diamonds and I switch it around when I need a change, but overall Fossil Stella is on my top list. I believe you get your moneys worth. I like this style so much that I just purchased the black Stella style ES 2341. I can't wait to get it!

Bulova Womens 96T14 Crystal Watch

I've been pricing out this Bulova Women Watches from in store to online and as soon as I seen it I loved it. The watch has the same quality that you get at the big jewelry dealers or big name stores. I looked for 3 months and found the best price I found anywhere else was almost double what I paid for this watch I am very excited this is going to be a great christmas.

I have had it for a month now. I received a lot of compliments on it. It really looks very feminine. It is pretty different from the style of watch I used to wear. I used to have a practical ''mommy watch'', water resistant with a timer for time outs, and alarm for pick up times with a sporty look on top of it. I have given baths to the kids with my new Bulova and I have showered with it. A friend of mine who is a jeweler suggested I should be more careful with water once the battery has been changed once. It may not be then as water resistant once opened. I would definitely recommend it.

I ordered this watch as a gift for my mother-in-law. I normally like to see items in person before I buy them, but I wasn't able to for this purchase. I ordered anyway and hoped for the best. When it arrived I was pleasantly surprised. The watch is very pretty and dainty. The crystals are not too flashy, which was one of my concerns. It is on the smaller side, but I wasn't going for the menswear look. I wanted a dressy, feminine watch, which is exactly what I got. My mother-in-law absolutely loved it.

Had searched since July for the perfect everyday, yet classy watch and had just about given up. I had gotten spoiled wearning a Longine watch for 20+ years, but just couldn't spend the money right now. Had seen this in a store shopping for something else and fell in love with it. It's easy to resize for a smaller wrist and perfect for every day use with a more dressy look/feel. Couple that with the lower price on Amazon....absolutely one of the best online purchases I've made. I actually like this watch better than the more expensive ones I was looking at. Great buy.

A New Box of Crayons - A Lesson in Letting Go and Letting God

At the beginning of my kindergarten school year, the teacher handed out boxes of crayons. Old boxes were issued to my morning class while new boxes were given to the afternoon class. Because the supply of old boxes was about five students short, a handful of morning students was given new boxes. I was one such lucky child. After writing our names on the boxes, the crayons were stacked in the cupboards lining one side of the classroom.

One day at drawing time, my box was nowhere to be found. Kneeling on the floor, I continued to dig around in the cupboard long after the other students had returned to their seats to begin the assigned task. My teacher was nice at first, helping me to search for the box with my name on it; nice, that is, until she noticed me looking through the boxes of new crayons.

"No point in looking at those," she said a bit too sharply for the sensitive child that I was. "Your box will be one of the older ones like the rest of the morning class." Authority had always made me nervous. My voice quivered as I explained that I'd been given a new box. I continued to look at the new boxes through watery eyes.

"Stop it! Look for your name on the old boxes." Every face in the room turned toward us. Some faces look worried, some were slightly distorted by attempts to suppress nervous giggling.
Okay, here I was at a crossroads. Do I walk the path of authority and look at the old Box of Crayons for my name knowing it wouldn't be there or do I continue on the path I knew to be true and look at only the new boxes? Hey, I was only six. I would undoubtedly walk the path of authority, which, in this case, was my teacher. Reluctantly, I pretended to look for my name on old boxes of crayons. It all seemed hopeless. Tears rolled down my face.

That's when I heard a wee, small voice. "Let go and let God," it said.
So I did. I sat back and totally relaxed. I waited for God to help me. My tears dried up and my sense of well-being returned.

I have no recollection of this teacher, of her face, her build, her age. But how well I remember her hand with its stubby fingers as it accidentally knocked a new box of crayons on the floor, a box with my name on it. With a slight vocalization that bore no resemblance to an apology, she pushed the box into my hands, stood up, and returned to the front of the room.

This was a lesson that repeated itself many times in the decades that followed, sometimes in big ways and sometimes in small ways: Do what you can under the circumstances but then let go and let God. The most seemingly impossible of conditions, no matter how big or small, have a way of righting themselves for the good of the whole when you give it all over to the One who can when you can't.
Now someone out there is bound to say, "Yes, but, when I gave it over to God, my dog still died." The results of letting go and letting God are not always to our liking. That's where trust and looking for the bigger picture come into play.

Bottom line? Live life with God at your back, or not. Your life, your choice.

Kleenex Tissue Pocket 3 ply Tissues

The tissues are like table napkins. They have a rough border of almost an inch and the texture is more like something you'd use to wipe your hands. From the packaging, they seem to be mad either for or in Poland but if you are in the U.S. they are not what you expect. They're a bit too rough for a nose with a cold or allergy.

I thought these simply had different packaging than the Kleenex pocket tissues I find at the grocery store or drugstore. I was wrong. These are stiffer. Makes for a rude awakening in cold season. Better than being without Kleenex altogether, but not by much.

I'm a tissue snob. Only use name brands, most often Kleenex, because I like quality and softness. These are rough, tough and scratchy and almost look like small napkins. Ugh. I'm giving them to my brother because he drives a school bus and at least it's better than a sleeve. Marginally better.

I got a bunch of these for my family, especially since we were all getting stuffy/runny noses and coughs. They are great and so easy to carry since you can throw them into a bag, clutch/purse or your jacket pocket. The tissue is sturdier than some others I've tried and the bright packaging makes it easy to spot in a large bag.

These Kleenex Tissue Pocket 3 ply Tissues are impossible to find in our stores out here. There are cheaper packs in the stores but their wrappers don't hold up like the Kleenex brand does. The Kleenex tissues seem to be slightly thicker than the copies found in the stores, as well. I'm glad I could find them here. They arrived a day early, too. Thank you, Amazon.com!