When thinking of timeless beauties, Audrey Hepburn will always top the list. This extremely talented actress continuous to live in our memories thanks to her inimitable style and goodness of heart. And now her true fans can actually try on her legendary style at a forthcoming sale by Kerry Taylor Auction that will be selling some 36 items of clothing from her wardrobe that date from 1953 to the late 60s. So you can well expect the hats, belts and all the snazzy accessories.

A little birdie tell us that Audrey was fond of giving away all her unwanted clothes to close friend Tanja Star-Busman. It is these very clothes, among a few others, that you will find in the auction. Items up for sale include a Givenchy-designed black cloqué silk gown that Audrey wore for the film ‘Paris When it Sizzles’ in 1962, at an estimated price of £10-15,000. Even the Chantilly lace cocktail gown that she wore in ‘How to Steal a Million’ is gaining a lot of attention all over again. This one goes for a higher price bracket £10-20,000.

But truly, the highlight of the event will indeed be the ivory satin bridal gown that was made for Audrey by the extremely talented Fontana sisters for the actress’ planned wedding to James Hanson. When the wedding was called off, Audrey decided to give the dress to a poor and beautiful Italian woman who could never afford such a dress. Finally, it was passed on to Amabile Altobella. The price tag falls near £12,000. 50 per cent of the proceeds will go to The Audrey Hepburn Children’s Fund.

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Hear hear, Volvos might not just only be boxy anymore. The new 2010 Volvo S60 is the newest answer from Sweden to all the much respected likes of BMW 3 Series and Audi A4. It was almost a year ago that the S60 Concept was first previewed in Detriot, and now the production version of the same will be unveiled with a lot of pomp and show at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show (scheduled for March).

But that is not reason for us to dampen our spirits. The automaker has unveiled a series of pictures in a delicous shade of copper-bronze to keep our imaginations going wild.

This luxury sedan comes equipped with Volvo’s impressive and latest safety technology that also includes a new Pedestrian Detection system that can stop the car from low speeds too. This feature shall come handy if someone jumps out in the front. The panoramic glass roof also has matching ’suicide’ rear doors to go with. The swoopy styling of the car is an instant hit. We are dying to hear more so that we can share more. Read on.

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We like to call her the Queen’s cousin though there are a few who do recognise her as Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, the British model who is also believed to be a distant cousin of the Queen of England (and could be more popular for that simple fact than her own natural sexiness). Well leaving the debatable topic aside, let us tell you that the scaldingly hot beauty has recently been anointed as the newest Victoria’s Secret Angel. And that is indeed a feather in the crown for this model who has already worked for big names like Burberry and Agent Provocateur and featured in the Pirellu Calendar.

A li’l birdie tells us that Rosie is the only current British Angel to join the group of Lindsay Ellingson, Emanueal DiPaula, Candice Swanepoel and Chanel Iman.

If you are not familiar with the job profile of a Victoria’s Secret Angel then let us tell you that they are supposed to be the spokesmodels for the brand and enjoy their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Rosie’s predecessors include the likes of Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Gisele Bundchen.

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The forthcoming 35th anniversary sale from Antiquorum is what the watch collectors and connoisseurs are looking forward to. This event will be held for two days on 14th and 15th of November in Geneva itself. Well, it’s not just the reduced rates but also the exquisite watch pieces which will go on display that is creating all the buzz. We are told that the famous shop brand has decided to keep the most exceptional timepieces aside to mark its special moment.

And the highlight of the sale will be the Calibre 89 timepiece that belongs to the esteemed Matsuda collection, and is designed by none other than Patek Phillipe himself. In fact, this watch is already being touted as the most complicated time teller in the history of the world with not one or two but a sum total of 33 complications!

So far only four models of this intricate timepiece have been created, each in yellow, pink and white gold and one in platinum. We are not told as to which one will it specifically be at the sale in question. But we do have a strong feeling about the same watch, a Calibre 89 cast in yellow gold that Antiquorum sold in 1989. Well as of now, the price range has been estimated between $4,422,430-$ 5,405,574.

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Imagine a rug fetching a stunning price of $4.34 million. And this thing can be reality (in fact it is so) when the rug in question is the one of the famed ones from Safavid and apparently was a gift from the Safavid Persian court to the Ottoman Turks and must have been used for prayers by the blue blood too. Despite its age, the rug is in a remarkable condition. This artefact represents some gorgeous Persian handicraft and art which was particularly appreciated by Genoan and Venetian merchants.

Sold at Sotheby’s, the rug was expected to fetch anywhere between $130,000 and $192,000 or so claimed the Head of the Middle East & India Department at the store, Edward Gibbs.

Persian rugs and carpets are a venerated line which is much admired all over the world. The intricate embroidery and designs that make use of the finest of silks as well as gold and silver threads, these are nothing short of a work of art. The Safavid rug was just one of the items being sold at the Arts of the Islamic World exhibition at Sotheby’s recently.

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Gorenje does not like to keep a free moment for itself. Take IFA 2008 for instance, the brand made it quite big for itself with the iPod fridge. Critics were quite take with the novelty of the range. And now as IFA 2009 sets in, it is the SmarTable that is taking in all the admiration for their famously zealous makers.

The design is inspired by ‘Beyond White’ which really is the central theme of Gorenje’s theme in this year’s presentation. And once again, it is designer Matevz Popic who has every reason to bask in the glory of his product. It is him who gave the table in reference a colorful makeover. According to him, this trendy shade of purple is quite a hit this season.

We couldn’t have agreed more for the striking contrast between the white and purple is stark and very artistic. The SmarTable has been made in white Kerrock and is very durable. Being easily treatble, it is a low-maintenance composite material. Plus a remote controlled referigerator has been integrated in its central cylindrical foot.

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Goodwood Revival is one of the most prestigious car events that autombile die-hards always look forward to attending. And the next one is soon to zip by us on Friday September 18,2009. And the organiser are working towards making this a very special occasion. And to that tune, they have invided a limited number of entries for auction at the Collectors’ Motor Cars and Automobilia. This by the way is the most popular historic motor race meeting in the world!

And the cars have started to arrive at the venue. We are told that an Alfa Romeo 6C-1750 has already arrived. This beauty has an estimated price tag between £450,000 and £550,000. Keeping it company is a 1966 Aston Martin DBSC Coupe as well as a 2008-built Mini Cooper S Hatchback.

So, those who like to travel in the fast line with a lot of oomph and chutzpah what better than to get yourself one of these quirky vintage roadsters!

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Cartier has been eating on headline space for quite some time now. First, it was the jewelry theft worth $13 million, then the International Polo and now it’s a grand exhibition. Yes, you heard it right the famous brand is all is to hold an exhibition of all sorts of Cartier treasures at the Palace Museum in Beijing from September 5 to November 22 this year.

Insiders reveal that some 350 items will be put on display like the exclusive archives from the founding days of the jewlery house way back in the 70s. Some will spot a consistent Chinese influence on some of the older creations revealing the strong bond Cartier shared shared with the far east in the early 20th century.

There is another treasure that we just can’t wait to see. It is a brooch from Cartier Paris 1915 made in platinum and encrusted with three pear-shaped diamonds and several old cut diamonds. Again, there is the Large Portique
Mystery clock dating back to 1923. We are not sure whether these items will be available for sale.

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Let everybody join us to wish our favorite little car a very Happy Birthday! Yes, it is today that Mini completes its 50th birth anniversary. And to mark the occasion, the makers and the revivers of this premium brand BMW has decided to release the Mini Coupé Concept. This new ideology too is based on the iconic hatchback that cuts into a very slick silhouette. It still has only room for two and none’s complaining, after all isn’t that supposed to add to the charm of this wonderful toy car!

As of now, the Mini Coupé Concept is only a show car and will be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt show next month. If the buzz is to be believed, then this car too might become a reality and see the light of the day.

It is expected that the Mini Coupé Concept will spawn a convertible Roaster version. Imagine a swept-back windshield and a sportier outlook to the present day Mini that we have grown to adore so much. Again, two more special edition models called the Mini 50 Mayfair and Mini 50 Camden have been prepared to mark the special event. They too will be launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show. But like we said the Mini Coupé Concept is what people are most excited about!

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James Bond gives way to only one person. No prizes for guessing because it is none other than his creator Ian Fleming. The author is in news as his personal 1954 black dial Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer I goes on display at the National Watch & Clock Museum in Lancaster, PA. It is believed that this very watch was the real inspiration behind all the stylish Rolexes worn by the world famous secret agent.

The exhibit in reference will also be showcasing several other watches worn by 007 in both Fleming’s novels as well as Bond movies. For example, the several Submariners like he one sported by Sean Connery in 1962’s ‘Dr.No’ to the most tricked out magnetized version with a built-in rotating saw blade-equipped number from ‘Live And Let Die’ from 1973.

Coming back to Explorer I, this on is the first and the only Rolex owned by the author and was locked away in a bank vault for nearly 20 years after his death. The world got to hear of this watch for the first time in ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ in 1963. Fleming wrote: “[Bond] could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex.”

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