Wedding season is upon us and as the shower, bachelorette, and ceremony invites pile up, so too do the dollar signs. Every event carries a hefty price tag, from the bended knee onwards.

It's interesting that we go through these motions without ever questioning them, no matter how outdated and unwelcome they may be. I mean, we moan and complain, but there's no solid debate that leads to change. We follow through with these traditions because they "make mom and dad happy", but none of this was mom and dad's idea to begin with. The diamond ring, for instance, was the idea of De Beers, a seller of…why, what do you know: diamond rings!

While I couldn't live without my cellphone, there was one unfortunate side effect to the rise of everyone's favourite gadget: their built-in time displays put a fast end to the watch. Luckily the watch is making a comeback, however. Thanks to its form over its function, these shiny tickers have been making the red carpet rounds and rejoined the ranks as a must-have accessory.

Here are a few of the popular styles we recently spotted at the Watch It preview.

Not surprisingly, there has been a ton of buzz surrounding the fashion in Baz Lurhmann’s remake of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby (in theatres May 10^th). Oscar-winning costume designer Catherine Martin collaborated with Tiffany & Co. for the jewels and Brooks Brothers for the menswear seen in the film adaptation of the classic American novel -- a nod to the authenticity of the film, as F. Scott Fitzgerald was a customer of both brands.

This season, take everything you know about jewelry and toss it out the window! Okay, that's an exaggeration, but I urge you to at least rethink its placement. Silver and gold is creeping away from those go-to hot spots (the standard fingers, wrists, and lobes) and charting new territory. Here's a look at some of the new (and somewhat recycled) ways to wear it: 

The name on everyone's lips right now is Jennifer Lawrence. Having gained popularity in the lead up to Oscar night, her star has now exploded with the Best Actress win. Literally, everyone loves her, and it's easy to see why. Her frank responses to reporters' asinine questions and clumsy self-deprecation make her relatable. She's the real deal.

Amidst fashion week and Valentine's Day falls another important event - Chinese New Year!

February 10th marks the first of 15 days of celebration (think homemade dumplings, dragon dancing, and red envelopes) to ring in the Lunar New Year. 

And whether you're Chinese or not, you can easily get into the spirit with Chinese-inspired fashion picks.

I just realized that I've been wearing all-black every day since daylight savings. To tell you the truth, I'm not surprised—once the sun tucks in behind the clouds for winter, I'm done with colour. I shouldn't be; I advise you not to be; and yet I am. Cold weather puts me in a colourless kind of mood and by wearing black, I'm also letting others know that I'm hibernating. In that sense, it can be a pretty useful tool.

Last week, we were lucky enough to attend a preview of Swarovski’s Tropical Paradise collection for spring/summer 2013. Inspired by exotic locales – like Rio, the Amazon, and Acapulco – the influence is evident in the vibrant colours and playful styles.

Here are 5 of our favourite items:

 Tropical necklace

Unsurprisingly, People has obtained a photo of Blake Lively's engagement ring. The Lorraine Schwartz design boasts an impressive light pink gagillion karat diamond. (The exclusive is with Martha Stewart Weddings who will reveal the true size in December.)  But this honkin' piece of jewelry prompts an interesting question: Is bigger really better?