Showing posts with label Style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Style. Show all posts

10/4/10

Alexander McQueen Faithful Bootie

We are huge fans of virtually everything Alexander McQueen created. And we've covered a host of McQueen's work to show our love and appreciation; from apparel to bags and shoes. Back in July we covered his gorgeous nude De-Manta Tote and now we're featuring shoes to match.

The Faithful Collared Bootie ($1245) is also set in nude and is accented with his signature biker jacket collar inspired fold-over that we have have seen in many of his accessories. Hanging from the functional exposed zipper is a gold logo engraved skull tab and decorative stitching at the heel. McQueen's 5" heeled open toed booties would pair well with slim fitting cargo pants or matchstick corduroys.

9/30/10

Breguet unveils the exquisite Classique Grande Complication Reveil Musical Alarm timepiece

Breguet has definitely hit the right “notes” with its latest offering the Breguet Classique Grande Complication Reveil Musical Alarm. Like its name suggests this timepiece boasts of unique music-box mechanism principle. But before we get on to that part, let me just enlighten you with its basic features. The case is available in either 18carat white gold or yellow gold. The crystal is sapphire and the timepiece is water resistant to 30 meters while the caseband flaunts a delicately engraved musical stave. The platinum coated dial is hand-engraved on a rose engine. The movement is Swiss automatic Breguet caliber 0900 with 55 jewels with a 55 hour power reserve.
Now back to the timepieces most interesting and appealing feature, the musical alarm. As mentioned before, this is achieved by a patented application of a music-box mechanism principle. The traditional music-box cylinder is replaced by a disc carrying the pins which alternately acts on the 15 metal teeth of the comb.

A metallic glass membrane engine-turned by hand amplifies the frequencies required to emit the tune, while numerous openings drilled in the gold case protecting the membrane ensure optimum sound transmission. The watch plays its tune when the user presses a push piece positioned at 10 o’clock, or at a given time that is pre-set by the alarm function.

The Alarm on/off indication is located in a circular window between 9 and 10 o’clock on the dial while the power reserve indication is visible through an aperture at 3 o’clock. The watch plays its tune either by the user pressing a push piece positioned at 10 o’clock, or at a given time that is pre-set by the alarm function.

A beautiful timepiece, it has definitely hit the right chords with me.

Fendi Calf Hair Peekaboo Tote for sophisticated style

Fendi creations never fail to catch my eye. That combined with my love for totes ensured my complete attention towards the Fendi Calf Hair Peekaboo Tote. A far cry from the demure Peekaboo bags, this Fendi creation dares to be different and sports lush calf hair patchwork panels that add some fun and color to the entire get up of the tote. A great accessory for the corporate chic, it manages to draw your attention with its many Military gold, dark green, black dyed calf hair piece V’d shaped panels. Boasting of golden hardware and dark brown top handles with rings, this bag features a logo turn lock that functions as the fastening for the peekaboo sides.The bag has a zip pocket on the inside. A sophisticated creation, it will definitely make quite a few heads turn. Measuring 12"H x 15 3/4"W x 6"D, this exquisite peekaboo bag from Fendi is priced at $4,600.

9/20/10

A rare 56" Vintage Louis Vuitton Steamer Wardrobe Trunk up for gr

Louis Vuitton Trunks have been revered as an essential collectible for the brand loyalist. That explains why they had the Louis Vuitton Trunks & Toys Exhibition and the launch of pictorial book featuring Louis Vuitton 100 legendary trunks. And now to add to your collection is a rare 56" Louis Vuitton Steamer Wardrobe Trunk. The 4 feet 8 inch tall, 25.5 inch wide and 21.5 inches deep, vintage trunk features Leather Handles and Keys. Price for the French-made trunk is priced available on request

Lamborghini helps to trim the greens with power-packed Tonio Gardening Tools

Brands like Bentley are known to churn out keeps sakes periodically. And keeping up with the prevalent trends luxury auto brands are trying their best to sustain the competition. Latest in the list is Lamborghini. And what do they have on offer for you? A set of high-profile gardening tools! The kit consists of electric grass trimmers, edgers, shrub shears, hedge trimmers and a chainsaw and some also come with a rechargeable cordless option. Designed in collaboration with German company IKRAmogatec the most expensive item in the bunch is the electric chainsaw that features a $200 price tag. For basic uses, you can opt for the basic electric trimmer that costs $98.

The World's Largest Shoe Department to open at Selfridges, London

A shoe store is an extension of heaven for women. Most men don’t get why, though. Well is simple as daylight, shoes sizes never change and shoes never go out of style, so the more the better! And heaven has a new extended address at Selfridges, London. The department store has just announced that it will open the largest shoe department in the world. This store will feature over 4,000 shoes from 120 brands, which will see 35 new labels and more than 30 exclusively designed styles.
The store has been designed by architect Jamie Fobert and will feature 11 "apartment" boutiques for premier brands like Christian LouboutinJimmy Choo, Chanel,Dior, Fendi, Prada, Gucci, Tod's, Repetto, Ugg, and Topshop which will resemble the brands style.


A cozy and classy bioethanol fireplace Bio-oh! by Puur Vuur Belguim

With winter coming in a few months time, this seems to be the perfect time to expand your home décor with a cozy fireplace. And the fascinating world of fireplaces comes with several diverse options. You can get a TV Fireplace, a Eco-friendly indoor fireplace or one outdoor, an outdoor garden fireplace, a waterfall-cum-fireplace a chic fire-place chest, fireplace hot seat, an opulent Swarovski-studded fireplace, a modern fireplace, a widescreen designer hearth or futuristic fireplaces. If you want minimalist set ups you can get rotating fireplaces attached to media centers or rotating fireplaces with a TV cabinet. But if you are the eco-friendly kind and prefer something that is easy on the carbon footprint, but is yet not boring, the bioethanol fireplaces by Puur Vuur Belguim called as the Bio-oh! Fireplace is just the thing you need.
It’s perfect for any house as it can fit it anywhere because it doesn’t need a chimney to be set up. The fire that flickers is clean flickering bioethanol flame. Measuring 50 to 90cm comes hidden within a stone setting of your choice. And because of its low fuel consumption it can burn for up to 20 hours at a stretch!

Judith Leiber's Cupcake fine-crystal clutch looks delicious


I love cup cakes and muffins, even more so when they are inspired by my favorite fashion brands; dieting constrains are definitely not for me. But if you are figure conscious, you will have to settle for something with fewer calories, but you can opt for more bling. If you don’t really like the colorless version of the bejewel cupcake bag, go for something chirpier. And Judith Leiber will be more than happy to comply with the Cupcake fine-crystal clutch. The multicolored crystal-embellished cupcake clutch by Judith Leiber is said be hand-painted, and features a gold-tone chain-link strap which you can hide inside the clutch too and a gold-tone push-clasp with a ring. The insides are lined in gold leather while the exteriors come with a delightful Strawberry pink color. The 6 inch wide, 4 inch high and 3 inch deep clutch with a 4 inch handle drop is priced at$7,972.


A €40,000 diamond-studded hood to calm the falcon but excite the owner



The well-heeled are known to pamper their pets and shower them with diamonds to declare their love for them. Since the falcon is much admired and favored by Arabs, an Italian jewelry company Tiroler Goldschmied has designed diamond-studded falcon hoods to woo UAE’s wealthy falcon-loving folks. All set to be unveiled at the upcoming Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, these unique bejeweled hoods will add glamour to the falcons for a price. Ranging from about €5,000 to €40,000 ($6,500 - $53,400), each hood is handcrafted to maintain exclusivity. Ideally meant to calm the falcons, these ornamented hoods will also allow the owners to flaunt their wealth. After all a (decked up) pet is an extension of the owner’s personality.
The process of making these hoods is time consuming and takes about a month’s time to shape out one precious hood. Though the company has kicked off this service a year back, till now they have just one Netherland customer on their client’s list. They are hoping to add many Middle East clients’ names on to this list soon.

9/16/10

Strip House: The Seductive New York Steakhouse


Strip House, the famed New York steakhouse that opened in 2000 on East 12th Street just off of Fifth Avenue, is a nominee for a Luxist Award for Best Steakhouse. 

The restaurant's name is a double entendre that relates to both the delectable strip steaks as well as its seductive, yet sophisticated decor. The interior was designed by David Rockwell and offers a clubby yet striking atmosphere with deep red leather booths. The walls are adorned with black and white images of women that pays homage to the female form. The collection was photographed by Studio Manasse in Vienna in the early 1900's.

Executive Chef John Schenk is renowned for his culinary skills and is often seen on The Today Show among other national news programs. The menu, which Schenk keeps fresh, features select cuts of beef that are charred to perfection accompanied by decadent sides, an extensive wine list and delectable desserts. Be sure to try Strip House's signature New York Strip Steak accompanied by the delicious creamed spinach with black truffles followed up by its famous 24-layer chocolate cake.
Strip House is part of The Glazier Group restaurant empire. There are five additional Strip Houselocations in Livingston, N.J., Las Vegas, Nev., Key West, Fla., Naples, Fla. and Houston, Tex. Reservations for the New York location can be made by calling (212) 328-0000. Reservations for each of the Strip House locations can also be made online at OpenTable.com.
http://www.luxist.com/

A pool side home theatre with a 130 inch display sans a screen

Imagine enjoying your favorite movie on your home theater system that too as you sip a refreshing drink while floating n your pool. If the mega large screen doesn’t work for you, how about doing away with its altogether? What would you need to achieve this feat, you ask? Well a pool to start of with, which stares into a huge wall. The other devices you need to arrange includes a BenQ projector which gives you a staggering 130 inches of crisp display, a Sony 400-disc Blu-ray player, four satellite receivers, a Vudu receiver and a single-disc Sony-Blu-ray player to play the videos.

9/15/10

Paul Smith Cufflink Storage Box



I've covered a lot of cufflinks but not that many cufflink boxes to put them in. Paul Smith has designed this cute little compartmented storage box just for keeping your favorite and most precious cufflinkssafe and dust-free. The box is made of wood tightly wrapped in leather and features his signature multi-stripe pattern, stitching detail, embossed logo on the top, and a flap front with press-stud fastening. The interior is lined in deep purple suede and divided into four compartments. Great dresser-top storage or travel organizer, the Small Cufflink Storage Box goes for $425.
http://www.luxist.com/2010/09/15/paul-smith-cufflink-storage-box/

Bottega Veneta Snakeskin Slouch Bag, Handbag of the Day



It seems Bottega Veneta is loving the snakeskin look this year and here's another exotic-skinnedbeauty for your consideration. The Bottega Veneta Snakeskin Slouch Bag is a great way to update your look and bring an interesting angle to all-black leather accessorizing. The anthracite snakeskin has a versatile and pillow-like shape with an adjustable shoulder strap (no top handles), a drawstring top closure, and gunmetal hardware. Inside it's fully lined in brown suede (the season's favorite) andfeatures one zip pocket and one pouch pocket, plus a designer stamped plaque. $4,500.


Source: http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/94363

7/30/09

Diamante cu 100 de fatete

Diamantele nu necesita introducere, fiind simbolul luxului, dar si al iubirii, de o eternitate.

Iar acum, cu ajutorul lui Roberto Coin, aceasta piatra pretioasa a devenit si mai luxoasa. Colectia Cento este una foarte frumoasa, dar si revolutionara prin diamantele cu 100 de fatete (aproape dublu fata de un briliant traditional, care are 57). Cento are 33 de fatete in partea de sus si 63 in partea de jos, dand posibilitatea pietrei de a straluci prin sute de refletii ale luminii

Roberto Coin a ales pietre fara culoare sau aproape fara pentru a evidentia taierea lor. Diamantele sunt insotite de certificare KPCS, care garanteaza provenienta lor. Pentru cei care s-au indragostit deja de diamantele Cento exista si zvonul ca Roberto le va adauga si coliere pe masura.

7/29/09

Malte Moon Phase Power Reserve

Vacheron Constantin si-a demonstrat inca o data clasa prin noul ceas - Malte Moon Phase Power Reserve. Prezentandu-se in carcase de 39mm x 49 mm realizate din aur alb sau rosu de 18K, modelul pastreaza traditiile casei genoveze. Sectiunea periferica prezinta o textura verticala, orele au fost aplicate cu aur, iar marcajele 12 si 6 au fost scrise cu cifre romane.

De asemenea, a fost aplicat in aur simbolul Vacheron Constantin - crucea malteza. Nu ma arunc in detalii prea multe, pentru ca nu sunt specialist, dar un lucru pot sa-l spun - ar arata bine la mana!

7/24/09

Biliard pe patru roti

Gusturile sunt subiective, iar visul unui om poate fi cosmarul altuia. Sa luam, de exemplu, acesta masa de biliard. A fost realizata in mod special pentru Unique Autosports South, showroom-ul din Miami, de catre Florida's Hurricane Custom Billiards. Deoarece Unique inseamna auto, Hurricane a realizat masa de biliard din otel cromat, pe patru jante cu anvelope low-profile drept postament. Au acoperit-o cu piele neagra si au adaugat un sistem de iluminare capabil de a reproduce 1.000 de culori.

Iar daca acest model nu este pe placul tuturor, ramane, totusi, o dovada ca Hurricane Custom Billiards este capabila de a realiza o masa de biliard pentru diferite gusturi, chiar daca unele sunt ma ciudate.

7/20/09

40 de ani de la primul pas pe luna

Astazi, 20 iulie, se implinesc 40 de ani de cand Apollo 11 a aselenizat, iar cei de la Fisher Space Pen Co. a realizat 1.000 de stilouri AG7-40LE Space, o editie imitata cu ocazia aniversarii. Modelul este o replica a celui inventat in 1966 de fondatorul companiei, Paul C. Fisher, model anti-gravitational, ce s-a aflat la bordul Apollo in timpul misiunii.

Caseta de prezentare prezinta amprenta piciorului pe care a lasat-o Neil Armstrong pe luna si are gravata celebra expresie "That's one small step for the man, one giant leap for mankind". Fiecare stiloul are un numar de serie, gravat cu aur de 24k, numele membrilor echipei Apollo 11, cat si imaginea unui astronaut cu steagul Americii.

Stilourile din editia limitata au un pret de 800$ si se pot achizitiona de pe site-ul Fisher.

7/14/09

Buben & Zörweg - Phantom


Un adevarat cunoscator si colectionar de ceasuri, care isi adora ceasurile si vrea sa le acorde atentia cuvenita, are nevoie de o mini “vitrina” pentru ele. Buben&Zorweg ofera pentru acestia o modalitate glamour de a expune pana la opt ceasuri de mana. Winder-ul “Phantom” este realizat cu maiestrie din materiale ca aluminiul polisat, insertii de fibre de carbon, exteriorul atemporal contrastand cu interiorul Macassar. O alta caracteristica a winder-ului este mecanismul “push and slide” ce dezvaluie toate ceasurile printr-o singura miscare.

Vorbitul la telefon are legatura cu Hermes Paris


Hermes Paris a creat de curand casca Bluetooth cea mai stilata dintre toate cate am vazut pana acum. Este foarte moderna, fiind conceputa de Emmanuel Laffon de Mazeres. Nu este grea deoarece este realizate din fibra de carbon, aluminiu, piele si silicon, modelandu-se pe ureche fara nici un fel de greutate si fara disconfort pentru purtator. Casca se prezinta in sase culori, de-abia observandu-se la ureche.

Dior Jaoillerie expune colectia ‘Kings & Queens’


Conceptul de “rege si regina” a dominat multe segmente, mai ales pe cel al luxului, si intotdeauna se revine cu cate o colectie ce exprima acest concept. Este adevarat ca, poate cel mai bine se aplica la bijuterii, deoarece ne-am obisnuit sa asociem unei regine sau rege o anumita coroana sau colier. Dior Jaoillerie a realizat o astfel de colectie, numita chiar “Kings and Queens”, de o elegenta greu de egalat. Colectia este completata de capete de schelet realizate din opal, jade sau quartz, schelete ce exprima un singur lucru – faptul ca noi sunt doar temporari, pe cand aceste bijuterii rezista timp de secole. Colectia este reprezentativa pentru secolele ce au trecut, dorind sa-si determine admiratorii sa aprecieze prezentul, tocmai prin efemeritatea omului pe pamant.