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A high-fashion watch is all the rage not just for summer, but year-round! The Micro-Mechanical Digital (M3D) Technology in our Appear watch line creates a revolutionary spin on wearing a standard watch. The ultra high contrast and infinite display appearance bring both a touch of tech and glam in one piece of jewelry.

While we think the watches are to die for, you don’t have to take solely our word for it. Hear what some of our top-tier beauty gurus think about our blinging Appear watch and why they love sporting the Phosphor name around town.

TheMakeUpChair: “These watches are honestly the most amazing watches I’ve ever seen in my whole entire life!”

DeziredBeauty: “I like things that are different and unique. I don’t just buy random watches. This is pretty unique.”

JaaackJack: “What’s cool about this watch is it’s covered in Swarovski crystals on the faceplate.”

MakeUpByEman: “I get compliments [on the watch] all the time and every time I wear it.”

And just in case you missed MsVaughnTv’s review, make sure to take a look at her red Classic Appear watch!

MsVaughnTV: “Gorgeous, gorgeous watch. It looks so good with other crystallized, jewelry pieces…It’s a one of a kind”

What do you love about the Appear watch line? Let us know in the comment section below!

New fashion trends seem to appear everyday. It seems like we learn about a new style or accessory that’s a must-have weekly.

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But did you know there is history behind these trends and clothing items?

We’ve complied a list of 8 facts about fashion. Click [Tweet it] to share the fact with your followers and help spread the history about fashion!

• The dress that Marilyn Monroe wore at JFK’s b-day serenade auctioned $1.6 million! [Tweet it]
• A clothing item is considered “vintage” if it dates from 1920-1960. [Tweet it]
• The skirt is the second oldest women’s garment in history! [Tweet it]
• New York City is the birthplace of Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and (gasp) the thong! [Tweet it]
• The British tradition of wearing hats to occasions is credited to Queen Elizabeth I. [Tweet it]
• The first Mechanical Digital watch debuted on December 6, 2011 from @PhosphorWatch. [Tweet it]
• Bermuda shorts were invented in the 1930s. Women were forbidden to show their thighs in public. [Tweet it]
• False beauty marks have been used since Roman times & became a trend in the 16th century. [Tweet it]

Make sure to grab your piece of fashion history with our newest watch, the Touch Time.

Which fashion fact did you find the most interesting? Remember to click [Tweet it] button to share it with your Twitter followers!

We’d like to thank Glamour Fashion and AZ Teen Magazine for their fashion database!

The tech scene has been hot over the past few weeks, especially with the Phosphor Touch Time watch thrown into the mix. This next generation digital watch with a touch screen is making a serious impact. A quick iPhone-esque finger swipe changes the display and selects applications on the digital watch. The apps include an alarm, stopwatch, lunar phase, calendar, calculator and world time mode. Touch Time is now available on Kickstarter and is slated to start shipping to customers in November.

Check out what some major outlets have to say about Touch Time:

“The Touch Time digital watch with a touch screen is this week’s Kickstarter gem,” – ABC News

“Phosphor hired Nike+ designer Stephan Andren to design a touchscreen timepiece that doesn’t need a smartphone.” -Engadget

“Looks like it’s smart enough – you never have to charge it.” – Mashable

“Do you want a fancy watch without the smartphone connectivity of the Pebble? Check out Touch Time.” – Business Insider

“The latest success story in crowdfunding…” – T3 Magazine

After meeting the goal in a mere 12 hours, the Touch Time project continues to gain notoriety on Kickstarter.  There are only 37 days left in the project and we’re excited about end result!

What’s your favorite feature of the Touch Time watch? Let us know in the comment section below!

Late nights and even later mornings usually constitute most summer schedules for those off from school Breakfast at noon and sun-kissed skin are just some of the perks of the lazy days of summer.

Too bad none of these things fly during the school year.

Time to wake up and smell the 7:30 a.m. coffee, you studious student you! Fall is almost here and to help you get ready for the A+ year you’re sure to have, here are our top 6 best tips to help you stay on time for back to class.

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Plan your day. Go into your closet and brush off that planner your mom bought you. Start your day by writing down all the things you need to complete and when. Scheduling appointments and exam dates in your cell phone can provide reminders ahead of time for the techie on-the-go.

Set your clocks. If you’re always looking at the time because you’re worried about being late, try setting your Phosphor watch 10 minutes early. Changing time on your World Time Sport is easy with a few swipes on the buttonless face! Your professors will be impressed by your punctuality and you’ll never miss another pop quiz again.

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Rescue lost time.  It’s easy to overestimate how much time certain tasks may take, such as getting ready or walking to class. The RescueTime time tracker app helps to learn how long typical tasks may take. This way, you can be the ultimate time planner! The app is $6 per month and is available on the Android market.

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Donate your time. If you’re a big fan of the snooze button, then the SnuzNLuz alarm clock was made for you! Every time you hit the snooze button, $10.00 will automatically be donated to the charity of your choice. This will certainly keep you from snoozing past accounting class!

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Pack up early. Don’t be “that guy” who shows up to class without the right materials. Be prepared for class everyday by packing your backpack the night before. This will save you crucial minutes in the morning before first period starts. Plus, all this preparedness will give you ample time to grab tasty brain breakfast food.

Make class alarms. Our newest watch addition, Touch Time, allows you set up to 6 different alarms. Use these alarms for all of your different classes throughout the week.

What time practicing tips do you use to stay on time? Let us know in the comment section below!

The London Olympics are creating quite a buzz between athletes and spectators. So what’s creating such a stylish stir? It’s not the medals or even the talented athletes; it’s the fashion scene and styles. We’ve got a snapshot of the fashion at the London Olympics from not only the athletes, but the royal viewers as well.

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Patriotic Manicure. You’ve probably already seen the glam nails many Olympians have been trying.  Procter & Gamble has brought in nail technicians at the Olympic Village. They’re even working overtime because of the high demand for Olympic-themed manicures!

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Olympian Tattoos. Heading to the Olympics is a huge accomplishment. It’s no wonder so many athletes made the memory permanent. Tattoos of the Olympic rings are trending this year in London, especially on swimmers.

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Blingy Uniforms. Olympians from Kazakhstan’s synchronized swimming show off their high-necked waistcoat swimsuit. We love the sequined glasses and cartoon-like bow tie. Way to rock the sparkle girls!

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Hair-y Conflicts. Gabby Douglas, Team USA gymnast who won her first gold medal in London, is being criticized about her hair. Due to her not so stylish hair-do, commentators on Twitter fired back, picking apart her choice of hair clips and style. This is the time to focus on medals, not hair.

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Adaptable Wardrobes. The weather in London is continuing to prove its irregularity. Just ask the Duchess of Cambridge. She’s sporting a go-with-anything (and any type of London weather) blue blazer. Three cheers for a classic look!

The London Olympics are sadly coming to an end on August 12.  So no matter what team or country you’re fashionably rooting for to the finish line, make sure to do so with a Phosphor watch! Pick your country’s color and cheer in style!

What is your most memorable outfit you saw at the London Olympics? Let us know in the comment section below!

As modern technology quickly changes, so do the products we use. The invention of smart phones brought “push to swipe” technology and other must-have functions that help make our lives easier. That being said, Phosphor is proud to present another member to the innovative watch line family, Touch Time.

Touch Time brings the past 20 years of advanced smartphone technology in one watch with a minimal design that is not only comfortable, but has never been done before. The watch utilizes an “always on” high resolution display that looks like it should be on a smartphone!

The smartphone touchscreen incorporates a handful of features:

Alarm with the capability to set up to 6 different alarms

Simple-to-use calculator and calendar

A stopwatch application that lets you record up to 99 laps and workout details

Reminder function for important events like birthdays and anniversaries

World time views allows up to 6 different time zones to be displayed

The modern design of Touch Time makes it easy to use because of the touch display screen. All you need is a finger to swipe and get started. Touch Time is a smarter watch that brings one-year batter life, which is easily replaceable with a coin cell battery. In addition, it’s water resistant up to 30 meters. Designed for both men and women, the Touch Time watch comes in five different silicon colors—blue, black, white, orange and pink, as well as two stainless steel straps—black and silver.

Visit our Kickstarter page for more details and to help support our cause for Touch Time today!

Whether you’re traveling across country or across the continent, Phosphor’s World Time Sport is a great travel companion when exploring new time zones. The sporty-looking buttonless watch can be easily swiped to change the time display, and the silicone band is sweat and water resistant up to 30 meters. No more squinting to read the time, as E-Ink technology even gives you a 180-degree viewing angle on the brightest days. If you’re traveling this summer, the World Time Sport is the perfect travel companion for vacationers.

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“London anyone? It has a buttonless touch lens and the ability to select from 24 time zones.”

This isn’t the first time Phosphor’s World Time Sport has been in the news. PCWorld.com and ABlogToRead.com also recommends the World Time Sport because of it’s high contrast readability and excellent battery life.

What are some necessities you bring when traveling? Let us know in the comment section below!

The 2012 London Olympic Games will be the 30^th Olympiad. My how time flies! The games, which start Friday, will host over 300 Olympians and each and every one of them will be sure to bring their athletic (and fashion) A-game center stage. The fashion pressure is on during the London Games, and everyone is waiting to see what style will end with a gold medal.

Today, fashion is becoming a large part of the Olympic games. In our opinion, it should be it’s own category! Take a step back in time with us to revisit the Olympic fashion from the last twenty years and what’s to come this year in London.

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Nike’s ‘Dream Team’ brought a new era of shoes to center court with their Air Jordan VII “Olympic.” These cool kicks sport the American red, white, and blue colors patriotically. And great news Jordan fans – the Air Jordan VII will be re-released just in time for the London Olympic Games.

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Ukrainian figure skater Oksana Baiul wore the only pair of beige ice skates at the ’94 Winter Games. It seemed quite odd at that time, but now beige is a huge hit in footwear today! Way to pave the fashion way, Oksana!

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Who could forget the drab colors of the Aussies’ uniforms during the Sydney opening ceremonies? Someone should’ve told them to ditch the lackluster “Christmas tree” look before they entered the stadium. Those colors weren’t working in 2000 and they certainty aren’t now. Instead of reaching for that dull red, Phosphor suggests pairing a red Classic Appear for a more vibrant look.

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Roots, a Canadian clothing company, took a stab at the U.S.’ threads during the Salt Lake City Games. The beret, an unlikely U.S. fashion, caused major uproar in the States, and the result was a complete sellout of all inventory!

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Athletes receiving medals at the Athens Olympic Games received an additional head accessory. This headband, called a laurel wreath, appropriately matched with the Roman history in Athens.

Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics

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It’s clear that Team USA is all about the preppy look during the 2008 Summer Olympics. Ralph Lauren helped give Olympians like Jason Kidd a polished look while entering the arena. We love the revisited beret, this time in a cool white.

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Japanese snowboarder, Kazuhio Kokubo, learned the Olympian dress code the hard way. Kokubo was banned from opening ceremonies because of his ‘untucked’ look. So not chic!

London 2012 Summer Games-

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The 2012 Olympics haven’t yet begun and the games are already being coined as “the most stylish in history.” Want proof? Check out Great Britain’s uniforms designed by Stella McCartney. We love the uniformed look for each sporting event and the modern lines are so in!

Whichever team you’re rooting for, do so in style. Sport your patriotic shades with the array of colors offered in the Appear and World Time Sport watch line. You’ll be sure to find one that matches your team’s flag and fashion.

What are some of your favorite Olympic outfits? Let us know in the comment section below!

Are you anxiously awaiting the next trendy accessory of 2012? That’s okay, we all are. In the meantime, however, make sure your closet is fully stocked with basic, but fashion-forward essentials (no, we don’t mean those scrunchies your mom thought were cool in the 90s). Check out these six essential accessories for every modern wardrobe.

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Over-sized sunglasses. Disguise yourself from the rest of world with a stylish pair of over-sized sunglasses. If you are on the run and don’t have time to finish your make up, sunglasses are a lifesaver. Large sunglasses are classic, but make a statement—so when you’re choosing your pair, channel your inner Jackie O.

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Versatile scarf. No matter the season, a scarf can be paired with any outfit. It can be twisted, rolled, draped or looped to fit any style. Dress up by adding a scarf to an elegant ensemble or dress down by pairing it with jeans and a t-shirt. Either way, a scarf will always be on your (fashion) side.

Statement watch. Phones are so last year when it comes to finding what time it is. Check the time fashionably with a blingy (yet classy) watch. The Appear Bracelet gives a sparkly twist on a must-have”accessory with Swarovski crystals embellishments. Strap it on when you’re looking to add a little more shine to any outfit.

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High-heeled pumps.  Every women needs a pair of heels in their wardrobe—it’s not recommended, but required.  Heels create height and leg shape that flats just can’t match. Black or nude heels, pumps, or stilettos are perfect for that “goes with everything” look.

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Conversation-starting clutch. A clutch purse is the go-to bag when headed out for the night. Besides the fact that it’s small and easy to carry around, it also can be a conversation starter at a party. Grab a funky clutch and you’ll be the life of the next party!

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Cocktail ring. “Go big or go home” is your motto when it comes to choosing the perfect cocktail ring. Reach for a bold color with a lot of jewels that can add character to a plain outfit. When you wear your statement piece, we recommend keeping all other jewelry pieces simple and light to really let the ring shine.

Fashion accessories will never fail to add a bit of pop to any outfit. Accessories are an easy way to make a statement for every woman, no matter what age they are—that’s why we love them!

Do you have any other trendy staples that you can’t live without? Let us know in the comment section below!

We’re rounding out the year and my, how the time flies! As you reflect on your past summer fashion, Phosphor reflects on some of our major highlights of the summer:

• It’s all about dads. The Staten Island Family named the Phosphor World Time Sport as the perfect gift for techies and travel-savvy dad.
• The perfect travel buddy. The Gears & Gadgets section on Discovery.com named the World Time Sport as a great travel companion that helps keep time zones straight. “And since this watch is made for sport, the flexible e-ink display allows the ultra-thin, water- and sweat-resistant case to curve to your wrist for a more conformable fit while you’re working out or shooting rapids.”
• A twist on a classic. While People.com recommended the Phosphor Appear Bracelet as an excellent gift for any dad, “Phosphor’s ultra-modern timepiece keeps trendy dads punctual and polished.”
• Techies rejoice. PCWorld and aBlogtoRead.com had nothing but great things to say about the high-contrast look and readability of the World Time Sport. “The Phosphor’s E-Ink face allows you to change the look completely (since the E-Ink is flexible), but you also get high-contrast readability and excellent battery life.”

We’re looking forward to adding even more summer fashion highlights in the coming weeks so we can party on again.

What are some of your favorite summer highlights thus far? Share with us in the comment section below!