Jacob & Co. Other Watches

I'm sure many of you have seen the new men's cologne called Bang by Marc Jacobs, as it has been on the front page of the NYTimes.com and a number of other high profile sites and print magazines since its initial launch in July. At $55-$75 a bottle, it is not cheap, but you know what they say, "you get what you pay for" and that goes for cologne just as much as anything else. I had a chance to check it out in the store recently, and even though I am not a big cologne wearer, other than an occasional spray of Acqua di Gio, the new scent from Marc Jacobs has definitely piqued my interest. Why? I've been hearing that the new smell is uniquely appealing. So I definitely wanted to find out what the buzz is all about.When trying on cologne, there is no better way to see if it smells good on you than to ask a woman her opinion. So I recruited one of my female friends to go with me to my local Bloomingdales and see if the new "Bang" scent is worth buying. And after simply spraying one small squirt of the new cologne on my neck, my female friend and I had immediately made our decision. The decision was unanimous, we both really liked the new scent from Marc Jacobs. It is very unique, without being overly soapy or overly sweet. But don't take my word for it, go try it our for yourself.Available at www.bloomingdales.com

By now, most of you have probably seen some version of the Marc Jacobs Coated Leather MJ Satchel in person, and if you have, you know exactly what I mean when I say that it doesn't remind me of any designer back I've seen in the last few years, and maybe ever. I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing, but I always appreciate innovation.The most striking thing about this bag when you see it in person is how perfectly smooth the leather is; in fact, I didn't really believe it was leather when I first picked up one of these. But it is, just super slick and without any sign of grain or natural imperfection. Whether or not you'll like that depends on your personal style, I suppose. Personally, I find this bag and the materials used to make it absolutely fascinating; I merely wish it came in a black and grey version.Upon touching this Burberry handbags, the first thing that you notice is that it's very, very stiff. The inflexibility helps out with the traditional look and structure of the bag, and it allows the leather's shine to, well, shine. The coating on the bag isn't as shiny as patent, but it still gives the bag a flawless, almost fake quality. And I mean that in a generally positive way; up close, the leather is unlike basically anything else I've seen on a Fendi handbags lately.With thick, structured leather comes heft, though, which is probably the main downside of this satchel. Marc Jacobs bags always tend to be heavy, and this one is no exception, although I don't think the weight is prohibitive. If you want a bag that will sag with age, this one isn't it, but the space-age material gives this traditional satchel a thoroughly modern edge. Buy through BlueFly for $1196.