It has been predicted that perhaps folks  will never be able to get enough of Swarovski the coming festive season. After all, isn’t it then when everything is expected to shine and sparkle! And when you are in New York, you always look forward to see the Rockefeller Center for it has been celebrated as the most popular sparkle in the city during the holidays. Hundreds of locals as well as tourists have gathered at this famous sport to get a glimpse of the glorious Christmas Tree, that has a tradition of being topped with a Swarovski star since 2004.

And this year, we shall witness a star with a diameter of 9 1/2 feet, depth of 1 1/2 feet and a weight of 550 pounds. Believe it or not, but this twinkling star constitutes 25,000 crystals and has some 1,000,000 facets. A very high tech item, the star has been designed as a low cost decoration thanks to its energy-efficient LED bulbs.
A little research told us that the Rockefeller Center started the Tree Lighting Ceremony in 1933. Each year, the Christmas Tree was covered with 700 lights. However, this year will be the first time that a Swarovski star with a dynamic light movement will be featured. The 77th Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, December 2, from 7-9 pm.

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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.

So apart from the red Swarovski crystal-embellished trim, these sexy boots have a zip-fastening system as the back. They have one inch high heels and carry a price tag of $1,540. Go ahead and team these with jersey leggings and or the classic single piece woolen dress, and you are ready to stop traffic signals! The picture above features the boots with red Valentino top, Chloé bag, J Brand pants and a Smythe Jacket.

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After a line of interesting products for its 20th anniversary, the brand has unveiled, not a clutch purse or shoes, but a Corsage in Swarovski crystals. The figure hugging garment has been a rage ever since Sex and The City star Sarah Jessica Parker adorned it.

For those with that money to splash around, this one may be the ultimate wanna-grab thing around. The difference now though is that it looks stunning with the crystals avatar by Ukrainian designer Verlingieri Lesya. The new label she has created it for is by Lever couture. The designer is 26 years young and got her degree at Modedesigerin, in mid-2007. The young designer is known to create exquisite design and processes with high-quality material such as Jacob Swarovski Schlepfer substances. Her effort in detail shows in this material.

The strapless Swarovski studded corsage is enhanced with 41,000 Swarovski crystals for that grand appearance. It costs $10,000, which makes it perhaps the most expensive of such pieces in the world.
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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.

Swarovski Group is divided into a range of brands CRYSTALLIZED™, STRASS®, and Swarovski Optik deal in fashion accessories, crystal living objects such as chandeliers and high-definition optics.

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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.

Such a tremendous claim is substantiated by a whole staircase being decorated with Swarovski crystals worth $2.8 million. Even the grand piano shines with the sparkle of 20,000 Swarovski crystals. Each of the 99 suites here have their very own marble bathrooms with a full size bath, fluffy robes and slippers, Egyptian cotton sheets, memory mattress, pillow menu,complimentary  mini-bar and a delightful personal butler. Boy, now who’s gonna top that!

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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.”

And if you too are looking for a makeover for your car, then you can try the look too. Though we are not sure of any copyright infringements. Yet again, if that is too much of a hassle, then maybe you could a buy a ticket to the race and enjoy the crystallised hood in its original avatar. You never know Stefan might just let you drive it!

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This is happening when we had started to feel the absence of Swarovski crystals from almost everything in our luxury household. We mean that in a good way, for exclusivity lends its own charm to luxury. It is brand Aliseo which has given a crystallised makeover to the mundane bathroom furnishings found lying around in the bathroom. This might appeal to those who care for each and every detail under the roof to establish a classy decor.

Well, what Aliseo has done is simply takes the sparkling ices from the best among the brands and featured it all on a signatures series. The Strass Swarovski Crystals look quite delicious on the LED Cubik cosmetic mirror. In fact, the ones on the hair dryer, towel rail, (believe it or not) toilet roll holder, hook and towel ring look no less glamorous.

Completing the blue blood feel in your bathroom is the futuristic mirror TV design dubbed ‘MaJico’ that comes with an integrated 6.4″ LCD monitor. So, now you can enjoy your favorite TV show while attending to your natural calls!

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Paris Hilton is the trademark babe in the luxury woods. In fact, her name sells so much that a TV blinging group has decided to dedicate their new TV to the hotel heiress. The claim is that they have decorated many LCD TVs before but their hottest innovation has been done n the strong Fuchsia crystals. The color is such a dominating force here that ‘meant for Paris Hilton’ seems to be a very natural thing.

We are told that this television was a surprise gift for th beautiful Hilton babe when she was in Germany recently. The makers think that the Fuchsia (rose is very school-girl sorts) and Jet combo works well for a grown-up gadget freak girl. The deep, bright shade of pink has a personality and character of its own.

It is just the frame of this gorgeous 40″ LCD TV that is covered with some 14,000 crystallised trademark Swarovski Elements. Some of you might think that the looks of this idiot box might hinder with the TV viewing process. Well, not while you are like Paris Hilton. After all this TV packs in loads of oomph for someone with loads of oomph.

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One never really did mind splurging on a fashionable pair of sunglasses, for instance,  like the ones designed by none other than Emilio Pucci. These chic shades that we talk about are oval shaped and have gorgeous crystal embellishments all over that will make you sparkle at every high class do that you go to.

Do not fret, we will not call you vain but very up and coming with the latest trends instead when you opt for these. The stunning crystal pavé detail on the sunglasses make them worthy of being a part of most fashionable looks that you would want to don. The smoke lenses that the goggles have graduated into, have a designer signature on each arm.

Sheer glamour makes this pair so very stunning. They measure (approximately so) 16.5 cm/ 6.5 inches horizontally and 7.5 cm/ 3 inches vertically. Those interested can get these for $860. Again, these oval-crystal studded sun shades are not governed by any season too. Wear them at a night club or a fashionable luncheon, these are ready to go!

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Even the setting autumn is not really helping with the heat for we still have trouble wearing our favorite boots. And why do we get this craving for the closed shoe, simply because we have had an overdose of the sandal bit. In fact, we have just the fashion thing you need. Now, you flimsy sandals can easily give way to the tougher and boldly sexy pair of Swarovski Cutout Sandals designed by none other than Giuseppe Zanotti.

The design is rather fierce and in a very HOT kindah way. Perfect fashion objects for your wardrobe this autumn, these sandals have starbursts bring back the bling that was lost in the playing-it-low style of the summer. The smoky black satin combined with one purple creeps up to the ankle for some dramatic cut-out spikes.

The price for this pair of stilettos (which are 4.5 inches high) is $1,150. We think it’s justified for all the cutout sides, peep toes and jagged edges complete with the ornamental Swarovski crystals in both black and white. There is a back zip too for easy wear. Go ahead, make a bold fashion statement!

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