Remember wearing long jingly-jangly earrings that perfectly set off your straight, parted-in-the-middle hair? Or maybe you were one with untamed masses of curls and granny glasses. Either way, these hoop earrings with fishes, rings and do-dads are both current and nostalgic.

Now here's a novel idea: look at your watch to remind you of freedom, unscheduled time, and stress-free days. The Free Time watch does keep time, but so subtly that you could believe your calendar's free for whatever takes your fancy. We could all use a little of that.

Remember poring through those little ads in the back of comic books? We're guessing most little boys back then were saving up for x-ray glasses or deluxe ant farms. And what Batman fan wouldn't have used all his milk money for a shiny steel bat ring? It's never too late.

Make a green statement and be a fashion plate--all in one. This jewelry made from recycled glass bottles is handmade by artist Kathleen Plate. Besides the blue necklace the line includes earrings and a large version of the necklace in both blue and green.

Think of it as time-displaying lava lamp for your wrist. The Infinity Optics watch is a reliable timepiece with a quartz movement and stainless steel back, in a case so modern it's almost retro. And the blacklight LED give the hands and dial and neon glow. Rev up the flashback machine.

Infinity Optics Watch