Designer Handbag Spot

One of the popular metals used for ring-making is tungsten.  This metal gained popularity as the material used for the filaments of the first light bulb by Thomas Edison but not a lot of people truly know much about this metal. Tungsten rings didn’t make their debut in the jewelry world until the latter part of the previous century.  It’s believed that this metal emerged during the time when gold and platinum were incredibly expensive and people wanted a less expensive alternative yet more durable material for their rings. Tungsten naturally has a greyish-silver color which can be polished to a high shine so that it reflects light like a mirror.

Compared to titanium, its biggest rival as the “leading” alternative metal for rings, tungsten is heavier and even much stronger. They are somewhat similar in color but unlike titanium, tungsten cannot really be treated to come in different metallic colors. The polish of high quality tungsten rings for men can last a lifetime and most stores that sell these rings will even offer a money back guarantee if the polish fades over time.  Rings made from tungsten also boast of being hypoallergenic so they are perfect for people who have sensitive skin or those who are incredibly acidic; you can count on your tungsten ring to not make ugly green marks on your skin like other metals do when they come in contact with sweat.

Known for being a really tough metal, tungsten is not malleable.  It does not get disfigured like softer metals do when hammered.  This is the very reason why resizing is pretty much impossible for this kind of ring. It’s also hard to embellish so you can forget about sculptures of flowers or animal heads or other fun and elaborate designs. So if you’re looking for quirky rings, they certainly will not be made from tungsten.

Handbags are a really interesting piece of fashion. If you go back in history they were really focused on functionality which means it was most important for them to have the pockets to hold you “things” and the right straps to make it comfortable to use. Then as time and fashion moved forward they became and important accessory, especially for formal events. At this point it really was more important that it looked good then for it to be big enough to hold your “things”. These days it’s seems like we’ve hit a point where most commonly there is a balance between fashion and function. Some bags have become so popular these days that I’m not sure it’s really fair to call them an accessory anymore!

The best part about today’s most popular bags is that they are very stylish and very large at the same time. All types of handbags are great but next time you are checking out at the grocery store take a look at the bags the starlets are carrying. They are enormous, and awesome! I can’t imagine there is anything that you would have to leave at home with a bag like that.

The other thing worth noting about the bags that you see on the magazine covers is what else the starlets are wearing. Sure sometimes they are at a formal even and are all dressed up beautifully. Often though they have been photographed during a normal day. They are just on their way to grab a bite to eat for lunch, or going to the grocery store for Lean Cuisines. They are wearing jeans and a tee shirt. They are beautiful so they look great, but the point is even when they are dressed casual and running mundane errands, they are still carrying a $600 handbag.

Bags and purses have come a long way over the years. It’s a whole new world for handbags, and I love it!