The Swarovski stand at Baselworld 2009 which happens to be the world's largest watch fair has a gorgeous 'Lake of Shimmer' designed by Tokujin Yoshioka. It features 16,000 octagon shaped mirrors that have been attached to a wall measuring 9 by 8 meters. The angles of these mirrors are controlled by a computer to create patterns. The crystal-like small mirrors flutter in the wind to mimic the effect of sunlight on a lake. It looks beautiful and is a...
Forbes Magazine has selected Villa d'Este as one of the best hotels in the world. It has been showered with the prestige by a jury of people that include experts in luxury travel and celebrities who know what the good life really is. The best way to describe it is: "The Villa d'Este has it all: easy to reach place, landscape, architecture, beauty, service, interior decoration, history, spa, and even good weather." It's nicely placed in north Milan on...
The 4M Club matchmaking service has come up with a new package called "Rolls Royce". This means that you get to ride in style to your date destination. You not only get a hot date, but also a fully custom Tesla all-electric Roadster. Of course, this deal that will be available throughout 2009 is for those who have big bank accounts with its price of $250,000. Maybe you can knock off a few thousands if you have your own...
The tragic death of Michael Jackson due to a cardiac arrest yesterday is shock for everyone. He had decided to sign off his legendary career with a series of 50 shows at London’s O2 Arena starting next month and ending the spring of 2010. At a press conference on March 5, he said: “This is it. I just want to say these will be my final show performances in London. This is it. When I say this is it,...
All the bagaholic men must check the vuitton men's autumn 2009 collection as LV has added some fine points to their men’s bag line. The monogram is emphasized with the black leather piping. There are many totes and shopper bags from this collection, but the bag which stands out is the soccer inspired weekender with the patch leather work. Don’t know much about pricing, since its Louis Vuitton, you don’t expect it to be cheap. [Selectism]...
If you are into some Yo-Yo's action, then do check out these super expensive ones. They are going to be available in the UK, selling exclusively in Harrods, Hamleys, The Science Museum and at Play.com. It seems that these fun pieces made it into the Guinness World Record books for its price. So, I'm guessing they are going to sell like hot cakes to those who can afford them. We've gotta admit that $490 for a Yo-Yo is kind...
De' Longhi Artista Series has just taken an artist. These high-end espresso machines look extremely elegant with the sophisticated art. It has been laser etched onto 5 separate panels of the machines. It's not just to look gorgeous, this also serves a noble cause. It's going to be auctioned off later for charity. There aren't any details on that yet, but we'll keep you updated. Combining coffee and art and charity is a brilliant idea. [Damiencorrell]...
The Citation Jet is probably not as great as the majestic custom Airbus A380 but it still bowls us over with its amenities. This amazing jet liner was born at the Cessna Plant in 2008 and the current owner has left no stones unturned to maintain this beauty in optimum form. In spite of 350 flight hours and 200 landings this beauty sparkles like new. The interior is comprised by wooden décor and nine beautiful executive chairs. Equipped with...
The UNICAT MAN 6x6 is the latest custom built beauty to have got my attention. Custom built for a customer, based off the MAN TGA 6x6 Chassis, this truck is a sturdy yet comfy luxury haven. The EX70-HDQ MAN TGA 6x6 by UNICAT boasts of a 14'9" chassis riding on 6 wheels and is powered by a 480 hp diesel engine through a 16-speed manual transmission and weighs approximately 46,064 lbs. This rough and tough truck boasts of a...
The news of the arrest of Michelle Braun has rocked the A-Listers lives and sent them retreating back into their cocoons. The mother-of-two has confessed to running a vice ring supplying the most expensive call girls in the world to celebrities, business chiefs and well known public figures. Her ring constituted of fashion models, Hollywood actresses, and Playboy centerfolds who were able to command up to £30,000 ($ 49,100) a night for sex! Braun herself made a handsome commission...
Thanks to the numerous applications and features, the iPhone has become more of a necessity than just a luxury. Here is the latest application for your iPhone that will make you appreciate your phone even more. Known as the Bath-o-matic, this new application from Apple will allow users to select the temperature, depth and fragrance of the water and even how many bubbles they want in the bath provided they buy the £4,000 ($6,500) technology (including high tech taps)....
The much awaited comeback tour of Michael Jackson is all set to become one blingtastic affair. The King of Pop will flaunt 300,000 Swarovski crystals jewels worth £1million ($1.6 million) at his 50 gigs at London's 02. The star contacted his trusted jewel manufacturer who was responsible for his iconic gloves to make this gig an unforgettable glittering affair. The exquisite sparklers will come in a rainbow of shapes and sizes, featuring 53 different shapes, 40 different sizes and...
You can always expect to be pampered by Mercedes-Benz. Every car from this automaker boasts of unique gadgets and devices that promise optimum comfort and easy maneuverability. Their latest offering, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class will now make sure that you don’t fall asleep while driving. The E-Class is fitted with the Attention Assist, which monitors the car's driver, using 70 parameters to determine if he or she is dozing off. And if the car detects a drowsy driver, it immediately...
The Bleu Restaurant and Wine Bar in Colombia has equipped itself with a unique wine storage and dispensing system known as the N2Wine that promises to start a revolution in the wine service industry. Bleu’s dispensing system has been built by Don Lineback at N2Wine and features 19 large globes, each around 14 inches in diameter, mounted on the wall in an attractive rack. Each globe can hold 33 standard bottles of wine and every globe uses an electronic...
Fire is an element that is not easy to overpower. Incorporating this element in consumer products especially furniture, is a task not many can accomplish. But Planika seems to be a pro at such things and has done an amazing job of combining fire with a coffee table. The result- The spectacular and extremely hot (both literally and figuratively) Coffee Fire Table. This beautiful table with a functional fire pit that is able to resist the boisterous circumstances outside...