Posted in Crystals, Fashion, Footwear, Luxury Brands, Swarovski on 31 October 2009
Expect Valentino to know just what a fashionable woman desires in her heart of hearts. Among the various examples over the past decades, let’s bring to you the most recent one when the brand stole everyone’s hearts (including the divas and the madonnas of the celeb world) with the stunning Kaleidoscope Stone Tote bag. And after enjoying all the adulation, the fashion house is back to win some more with the all new Swarovski Crystal Leather boots.
As the name suggests, these stylish, knee length footsies have been made from caramel leather with suede trims. But adding the real magic are the shimmering red Swarovski crystals that help create a fashion statement bang on perfect for this fall season.
Posted in Crystals, Designer, Fashion, Handbags, Luxury on 24 October 2009
It isn’t the first time designer Judith Leiber’s work has caught our fancy. Well, she is the same creative genius credited for the Peacock Miniaudiere and the Versailles Box Clutch (among so many others). This time it is her ‘dicotheque0lous’ streak that we loved so much in the new Disco Ball Miniaudiere. Shaped like a disco ball, this one has been made in Italy with dimensions meeting the scale 1/2″H x 3 1/2″W x 3 1/2″D.
The tiny case has been covered with crystal rhinestones all over to recreate the disco ball effect. And just as all eyes are on the disco ball in a disc despite the large crowd, loud music and the craziness, this handbag too promises to make you the belle of the ball wherever you go. The tassle to go with it is very sexy indeed.
Posted in Crystals, Designer, Fashion, Jewelry, Luxury Brands, Precious Stone, Swarovski, Worlds Most Expensive on 22 October 2009
Innovative design, technique and precision have been the hallmark of Swarovski crystals for ages.
Swarovski has been around since 1895. But its innovation in design has touched heights in the last two decades. Daniel Swarovski collection of couture jewellery and accessories celebrates its 20th anniversary, in true Swarovski style. It has brought out 20 new bags and 20 new pieces of jewellery. The collection has oversized rings, necklaces, gorgeous clutches and evening bags.
Swarovski’s latest innovation, is the Pointiage® technique, involves a method of hand-setting, enhances the crystal and illuminates its sparkle. Celebrity, Precious and Star rings by Swarovski are examples of this technique. Besides the anniversary collection, are old stones that you could find on several Swarovski necklaces, and other Swarovski products.
For a brand of crystals in accessories and practically everything around, the fan following is huge across the world. It is established, with even societies being formed in the name of Swarovski.
Posted in Crystals, Luxury, Luxury Brands, Swarovski, Travel, Yacht on 20 October 2009
Luxury cruises are gaining a rather consistent popularity in the European seas. And when that just started, the MSC Splendid made a rather bold, loud and extravagant foray into the world of sea travel. The most grand-daddiest moment of all was the presence of actress Sophia Loren at its sail from Barcelona in July 2009 that spoke quite a lot about it being a special boat.
Now quite some time has passed since the sail of this opulent, luxury liner, but the truth is that the world still hasn’t heard much about its little feats. Its maker claims that the MS Splendida is perhaps the most gorgeous cruise ship in the world. The passegners experience the special European-Italian feel in the plush interiors. There are five swimming pools, 12 whirlpool baths, 18 bars and several lounges with a discotheque with some crazy music.
Posted in Auctions, Celebrity Shopping, Crystals, Designer, Jewelry on 14 October 2009
He continues to fetch in those millions. In life he suffered, but there was no dearth of riches in his prime. In death his personal belongings rake in millions, auction after auction. For, his global fan following sets him a class apart. The iconic crystal-encrusted glove of Michael Jackson that became a symbol of luxury and a rage among fans, is gone under the hammer for for £44,300, which is approximately $70,144.
Michael Jackson had worn the white glove with tiny lights at his 1984 tour selling in the Profiles in History auction at Calabasas, near Los Angeles, for £44,300, approx $70,144.
The piece was one of the two made for the singer by Ted Shell, with shinning bugle beads and Austrian crystal rhinestones. It had as many as 50 tiny lights drawing power from nine volt battery in the cuff.
Posted in Architecture, Crystals, Expensive Food, Hotels, Luxury on 13 October 2009
Do you want to know how much Moscow has changed over the last two decades? Head straight to the city’s prime location hot-spot and one of the most luxurious addresses of the city.
Ritz-Carlton’s award-winning rooftop bar O2 Lounge is located on the hotel’s 12th storey. It has the essence of all that the city has to offer. That Moscow is a mix of the old and new, the modern and the ancient, is visible in all corners. The interiors are luxe. But you have a bit of Russia in all things at the lounge.
It has a sushi bar with sushi prepared using fish flown all the way from Japan’s Tsukiji market! The sushi lounge also has oysters and lobsters. Alternatively, enjoy an afternoon smoke from…hold your breath – hookah pipes made in Czech Republic, from Bohemian Crystal.
Posted in Automobile, Car, Crystals, Display, Sports, Swarovski on 11 October 2009
Car enthusiasts loaded with tonnes of creativity and a hefty bank balance are forever interested in pimping up cars their way! Now this is a luxury not many can afford. And Stefan Raab does not fall in that category. In fact the ProSieben host worked up a little automobile wonder for the ‘The TV Total Stock Car Crash Challenge 2009′. What he did was to bling up his race car’s hood with a ‘TV Total’ logo using several thousan Swarovski stones.
Stefan is estimating the cost of his car hood experiment at around $84,000. And he justifies it by saying that this is the new style “bling-bling”. The car with the fancy bonnet is expected to race with some 30 other cars across three race classes. Stefan even jokes, “After three minutes it (the car) is, unfortunately crap.”
Posted in Computer, Crystals, Designer, Display on 9 October 2009
What recession? Before you might start thinking that we have officially lost our minds, let us share this bit of news – a blingy Dell laptop that costs a huge $5K. Frankly, there is no shortage of high-end computer machines that wear the over-the-top bling and get sold at a high price. But we are talking about five grants here that too in the American dollar. Here are the details. Apparently, one Bergdorf Goodman wanted to get one of the new Dell Adamo XPS for himself. But then it had to be different from the masses. So they called up Swarovski and did some decorating of their own.
As a result, the lid of the Adamo 13 is festooned with a Swarovski crystal studded sterling snake, which frankly could have had a better finishing for isn’t it a flat and smooth laptop top that we always look for!
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Crystals, Designer, Display on 9 October 2009
The royal families are loyal to the brand of Baccarat. This maker of exquisite glassware and lightings has sold many of its creations to the blue blood of France, Japan, Russia, Arabia, Morocco, India and even to the White House. Established in France in 1764, the brand has always striven to deliver ingenious handcrafted work of the highest quality to the world.
We are informed that even today the crystal used in many of the Baccarat design is hand crafted in the village of Baccarat that is situated in Loraine, eastern France. And that is the reason why these precious ices are so divine. Of all the things, Baccarat is best known for its chandeliers like the one the Maharajah of Gwalior ordered for his new Palace. This chandelier weighed a ton.
Posted in Crystals, Designer, Diamond, Fashion, Handbags on 4 October 2009
Minaudieres are becoming quite a fashion statement. But Shanti is even a class further apart. Well, this one too is a miniaudiere but has a splendid shape with a stunning design pattern. Looking like a mini peacock in al its glory, this fashion accompainment is part of the Holiday 2009 collection.
Designed by Judith Leiber, this one has been fully beaded in tonal black with white accents using a beautiful Austrian crystal. Then there are several frosted crystal accents. The whole look is completed by a push down snap closure.
