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jacL


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I am deciding between two different items for my BF to give me for CHristmas (he makes me choose my own gift) and I need your help!


I stumbled upon this watch and fell in love.  I really need a gold-tone watch and I feel this one is truly unique.  I have tried it on and really like it--at first I thought it would be overbearing for my wrist but I don't think it is. 


MICHAEL Michael Kors Faux Horn & Gold Twisted Watch


My other option is the graduated silver ball necklace from Tiffany. 



I tried it on this weekend and didn't want to take it off!  It is so pretty and what I would consider a timeless piece, whereas the watch is more trendy.  Also--big concern--BF really likes the necklace but hates the watch.  For this reason I am largely considering the necklace but am not completely decided yet.  If I do decide on the watch, I could get this necklace in silver, but the Tiffany one is so much better.


Lauren by Ralph Lauren Beaded Necklace


What to do, what to do??


 



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atlgirl


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I will always - always - go for timeless over trendy. If you love that necklace and consider it a classic, then get that. Plus if your BF loves it, he'll be happy to see you in it, and you'll be happy with it - sounds like a win-win to me. :)

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atlgirl wrote:

I will always - always - go for timeless over trendy. If you love that necklace and consider it a classic, then get that. Plus if your BF loves it, he'll be happy to see you in it, and you'll be happy with it - sounds like a win-win to me. :)


i definitely agree, i love it when my bf loves what im wearing....and i think the necklace is a much better choice for the long run...

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I would go for the Tiffany necklace for sure.  As an alternative, I found this online.  I've been wanting one of those graduated bead necklaces forever but have a had time spending what Tiffany & Co. asks for silver.  I haven't ordered this yet but most likely will order it after Christmas.


$62

   Click to enlargehttp://www.thesilvernet.com/grstsibene.html


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Maybe I'm biased because I own it, but my vote is for the Tiffany necklace.  It's classic, timeless, and looks good w/practically everything!

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that's a really gorgeous necklace - you can't go wrong with that.

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jacL


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Yeah, you girls pretty much validated my decision to get the necklace.  I just needed to know if I was being crazy for not getting the watch (it really does look better IRL).  I love that I can wear it with a lot and for a long time to come, and that my BF loves it.  Normally, I get what I like but this is actually a gift from him, so I like that he likes it. 


Needsfashionadvice, I like the one you posted...but I think I will go for "the real thing." 


Now I can't wait to get it--we are waiting til just after Christmas to get our gifts because we spent too much on other people's gifts! 



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I like the necklace for some reason, the watch is cute. I have a similar Marc Jacobs watch and I always forget to wear it or it doesn't go with some things. Yes the necklace.

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definitely the necklace, it is timeless and classy...

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I have seen the watch IRL, although I like it, I feel that whenever watches are done in "goldtone" it always looks very yellow and fake.  I prefer silvertone watches for this reason.


I asked my bf for the earrings that go with the necklace you picked out, I say def get the necklace!



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Cortney1982


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The necklace.  Since it's a gift from your BF, it should be something he likes as well.

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I love the watch and would pick that myself. But, in your case, since your BF hates it, I would go with the necklace you both like.




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The necklace! It's timeless and you can wear it with everything!

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Definitely the necklace!

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Ok so this is completely unrelated.... 


I exchanged gifts with my boyfriend last night.............  he got me a SEWING MACHINE


I asked for lingerie, perfume, makeup or jewelry and this is what he gets me. 


Just wanted to share.



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XtinaStyles wrote:


Ok so this is completely unrelated.... 


I exchanged gifts with my boyfriend last night.............  he got me a SEWING MACHINE


I asked for lingerie, perfume, makeup or jewelry and this is what he gets me. 


Just wanted to share.



LOL!  Personally, I'd love a new sewing machine but what a strange gift to give you if you've never asked for one! 

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XtinaStyles wrote:


Ok so this is completely unrelated.... 


I exchanged gifts with my boyfriend last night.............  he got me a SEWING MACHINE


I asked for lingerie, perfume, makeup or jewelry and this is what he gets me. 


Just wanted to share.



What the hell!  Did you even mention anything about sewing?  I got a sewing machine one year when I was 17, but that is because I asked for it!  Somebody must had suggested to him that would be a good gift for you.

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On one of my parents' very first gift-giving occasions (maybe the first Christmas they were dating?) my dad gave my mom a sewing machine. Apparently it was really good, or something, because she still has it and still talks about what a good gift it was.

not that it has anything to do with your boyfriend. That's weird - it seems like you asked for self-pampering items, and even if he didn't get you something in one of those categories, it seems like he still could've stayed with the same theme! that's just very puzzling...

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It was horrible.  I cried when he put it in my lap.  Earlier in the week he mentioned to me that he went shopping with him mom for my present - I thought for a split second holy crap its an engagement ring, then I thought no, don't be silly, its gotta be some sort of jewelry instead.


Apparently he said I mentioned a few times that I used to have/needed a sewing machine and noticed that I frequently send things to the tailor.  While all this is true, I work fulltime, dont have any fabric stores around me, don't read patterns, would prefer to shop rather than MAKE.


It was all very horrendous but he meant well I guess. 


 



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wow, just wow.

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