The result of the much hyped auction of a week’s internship at Vogue under Anna Wintour that ended yesterday is finally out. The auction that started with a bid of $23,000 ended with a winning bid of $42,500! All the proceeds of this unique CharityBuzz auction will go towards the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. And believe it or not, Anna Wintour has already auctioned off her services again (this time for The Art of...
The latest offering from Alpinestars US, the manufacturers of automotive and motorcycle safety gears, is the Tech Air Race motorcycle suit. The big breakthrough in this creation is that the system is small enough to be integrated directly into the Electronic Airbag Protection Suit and is controlled by a high-tech electronic brain. A complicated set of algorithms are constantly monitoring the rider's movements, and there are five levels of programming that ensures the airbag doesn't deploy when it's not...
The task of adjusting the tripod stand to the desired camera level can sometimes turn irritating and frustrating. Tired of fiddling with his tripod, Dr Carl Koch spent four years designing a solution for his tripod related woes. His solution is the Acadalus, a self-leveling tripod head. This amazing high-tech Acadalus saves you the trouble of adjusting the various knobs and levers on the stand. The Acadalus is modeled on an airplane flight-simulator and features an inclinometer that measures...
Always wished to travel to the remote villages in Indonesia to have a glimpse of the only dragons that tread the surface of the earth today, the Komodo dragon? If the only thing that is stopping you from realizing this dream is the thought of staying away from luxury, fret no more. Courtesy the Silolona yacht you can now travel in complete luxury to the remote islands that are home to the gargantuan man-eating reptiles known locally as Ora....
We all know how much dogs hate the thought of baths but despite all the whimpering and whining, the dogs must be given their regular soak. With the advent in technology you can definitely count on some really cool techno bathing products for your dog that also help make the task of bathing your pooch a lot easier and less messy. The Canine Shower Stall is one such example of a high-tech bathing chamber for your pooch that promises...
Well some people did feel crest fallen when New York Fashion Week decided to call it quits at the Bryant Park location. But there is need to cheer, its back with a bang, and this time at Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park and Mercedes-Benz will be the prime sponsors, that too for the next three years! The place can accommodate 232,000 fashion lovers over the weeklong fashion extravaganza. On an average, visitors spent $466 million both the Fall and Spring...
Some people are madly in love with diamonds and want it everywhere, jewelry or no jewelry. And for such diamond crazy people, Breguet High Jewelry is now out with the Crazy Flower diamond watch. The outer part of the watch comprises of a wind-ruffled petals pattern made out of 116 baguette-cut diamonds. The dial face features 206 cut diamonds with 66 cut stones decorating its inner rim. The hour circle is further encrusted with 20 baguette-cut stones....
Candles make your house look absolutely pristine, and also help you save electricity. And if you like the lit candle effect in your house, you need candlesticks and stands to match the décor of your house in broad daylight when the candles don’t contribute to the light. The Arabesque candlesticks ensure that you notice the sticks even when the candles are glowing! As the candle burns, the lights fill up the Arabesque pattern and through it the entire surroundings...
I love rugs, but not on my floor. The rugs that catch your attention, they certainly don’t deserve to end up on the floor right? You can get them framed stiff and adorn your walls to depict them as a work of art. If you agree, you have to take a look these luxury rugs from New Moon Rugs. Designed by famous rug historian John Kurtz, the rugs are crafted in Chinese silk and Tibetan wool combination....
Louis Vuitton is all set to woo the metrosexual men with the first leg of "The Journey of a Man's Wardrobe" Fall-Wintern 2010/2011. The idea is to track and capture different fashion styles that appeal to men. With the help of photographer The Selby the fashion brand has come out with clothes, shoes, accessories and leather goods for men from all walks of life: artists, entrepreneurs, architects and designers. We have put up some pictures from the Louis Vuitton...
After Air France and British Airways, its Lufthansa's turn to join the party. The first class cabin in their A380 carrier is all ready after a major revamp and will make its maiden flight in may this year. And what better passengers to carry than the German World Cup team to Johannesburg, especially considering fact that the new first and business class menus have been designed and selected by their own chef Holger Stromberg....
Some people take their nick names very seriously; well at least posh spice seems to. But I have a feeling that she would be where she is had it not been for her Beckham surname! The 36 year old was seen busily shopping while a team of chauffeurs flocking her carrying her handbag!...
The Egyptians are known for their art and now the world just proved how well they understand and appreciate it. Egyptian master Mahmud Said's work of art "Les Chadoufs" fetched 2.43 million dollars at a Dubai-based auction for Christie's. Touted to fetch between $150,000 and$ 200,000, the painting picked up by an unknown buyer shoes Egyptian peasants drawing water from the river Nile. [Google]...
If you love fashion and more so if you are a Vogue fan, then this post is just the think you need! The famous editor of the fashion magazine Anna Wintour wishes to spend a week with you at their New York office, if only you bid high enough! Proceeds of the auction will be forwarded to RFK Center. The current highest bid reportedly stands at $23,000, so that's what you need to top. It is widely known that...
After spending 84 years making just boats and high-profile yachts, the Sarasota Yacht Club is now gearing up to make a new beginning with its new futuristic resort-like clubhouse. The multi-level clubhouse opens to panoramic view and offers 71 of covered parking spaces. Inside there are several dining areas both indoors and outdoors, lounges; both formal and informal, two dance floors and an “honors gallery” for yachting trophies and photographic memorabilia. The marina overlooking the clubhouse that has a...