All mySimon Jewelry, Watches, and Sunglasses Shopping Picks

Further proof that you can reduce, reuse, and recycle just about anything: An artist on Etsy.com is getting a lot of press for her one-of-a-kind jewelry made out of Barbie doll parts. Shown here is the "Sassy Smile Pin" perfect for lapels, scarves, and anywhere else you want to make a statement. Just what kind of statement, we're not sure. The artist also makes rings, earrings, and pendants, but so far, nothing out... more

It pays to start your holiday shopping now, especially if you know someone who likes cocktail rings. Right now Nordstrom has some Lori Bonn jewelry for 50% off. Using sterling silver handcrafted by Balinese silversmiths, Lori Bonn combines authentic gemstones of every color, from amazonite to turquoise, to create earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets that will add some sparkle to holiday cocktail dresses.

The 22nd James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace, comes out November 14th. To celebrate the movie's release, as well as 25 years at the top of the Swiss fashion watch industry, Swatch has a new collection of 22 different 007 Villains watches. There is one watch for each James Bond movie, only instead of Roger Moore, Sean Connery, et al, each watch evokes the movie's main villain. Shown here is a 3-eye... more

Join Eric, Donna, Kelso, and the rest of the gang for 8 seasons, 200 episodes, and almost 4000 minutes of one of our favorite TV shows. That '70s Show - The Complete Giftset is now available on DVD. Set in 1970s suburban Wisconsin, the fashions and technology may be retro but the mishaps, adventures, and humor are timeless enough to make people of all generations laugh.

Jazz up otherwise boring/conservative outfits with bib necklaces. Named (we assume) for the amount of neck and chest real estate they occupy, bib necklaces come in a wide variety of styles (from early Roman to urban chic), materials (beads, stones, fringes), and price ranges. The one shown here is on sale for $105 at Banana Republic and looks versatile enough for both work and weekend.

We usually have a hard time getting excited about jewelry (it sparkles; big deal) unless it's something unique and unlike anything we've seen before. Which is exactly why we're excited about Han Cholo jewelry. Designed by a DJ who grew up in the LA music and art scenes (and who used to work for Grand Royal), these rings, pendants, bracelets, and earrings reflect various hip hop, science fiction, and fantasy themes. Shown here is... more

Issey Miyake, the Japanese fashion designer who also put his name on some great-smelling men's cologne, now has a line of men's watches. Each watch was designed by a different architect, industrial designer, or contemporary artist. Shown here is our favorite, the Vakio (Finnish for "constant" or "standard"), designed by Harri Koskinen, the guy who designed the iconic block lamp. A perfect gift for frequent travelers or guys with girlfriends in different... more

We don't write about many "status watches" here because a) they all look the same to us, b) we can't afford them anyway, and c) in this economy, who would spend thousands of dollars on a watch? No, we prefer to call your attention to affordable watches with more interesting designs. For example: Vans watches. We had no idea the shoe company did accessories. The "Bay Blocks" '80s-looking model shown here comes in several... more

How to make money off baseball fans, part 126: Take a popular style of sunglasses and add a baseball team's colors. We're not sure if professional baseball players actually wear these Oakley MLB Flak Jacket sunglasses, but the shades will definitely appeal to fans. Each pair uses a specific team's colors ("Red Sox Red" shown here), with a faint team logo laser etched onto the bottom corner of the lens. The sunglasses filter out... more

Looking for unique and affordable graduation/Father's Day gifts? How about a Smith & Wesson dog tag watch? It comes with a carabiner to attach it to your belt loop, and a chain for wearing it as a necklace. (So it should appeal to both men and women.) Best of all, your dads and grads will be able to tell people they own a Smith & Wesson! Choose black, silver, or green. Prices start under... more

In honor of the Flying Tigers, a group of volunteer WWII pilots, Oakley created these limited-edition Flying Tigers sunglasses, whose artwork is based on the original Tigers' fuselage designs. The shades have Plutonite lenses that filter out 100% of all UV rays, a 3-point fit for comfort, and impact-resistant frames. And they come in a special collector's box. Although the Oakley site is sold out of them, other online stores still have a few... more

Here's a great way to get through long, boring meetings: Look at your favorite photos on your wrist. The Brookstone photo watch is part watch and part digital photo frame. It holds 60 photos that you can display one at a time, or scroll through with the slideshow function. Getting photos onto it is easy - just drag and drop from your PC or Mac. A great gift for parents and grandparents, or anyone... more

Some mothers are impossible to shop for. They're allergic to flowers. They don't have pierced ears. No shoes fit them. They already have a robe that they've been wearing for 20 years and they don't want a new one, thank you very much. Sound familiar? But how could Mom possibly object to this gorgeous pearl bracelet from Blue Nile? It's got 2 strands of freshwater cultured pearls and a (sentimental) sterling silver double heart... more

Cole Haan sunglasses are like Cole Haan shoes, belts, and bags: Understated, high quality, timeless, and expensive but worth it. And now Zappos has more than 60 pairs of them, for men and women, in styles ranging from Risky Business to John Lennon to Fashionista (our words, not theirs). Choose plastic or metal frames in a variety of colors. All sunglasses come with protective (sometimes leather) cases. And when you buy... more

Nixon's new Groove watch might not be the best choice for the office, but it's certainly a fun alternative for evenings and weekends, or when you don't want to wear your fancy Movado to the playground with the kids. The case and bezel are made out of stainless steel, while the strap is made out of polyurethane. Choose yellow/grey, grey/pink, black/black, black/white, or purple/white. $75 from Amazon. More Nixon watches for men... more