Stella Flame isn’t a very known name in the fashion circuit but that doesn’t mean she designs some-not-so attractive jewelry. As a matter of fact, the reality is just the opposite. Also the proprietress of Rock Hall, which is the new Connecticut B&B, Stella likes to spend her free time conceptualising and giving shape to bold and tasteful accessories.

Her brand is represented by Sola Showroom in Manhattan. If you go there, you will realise how her works are deeply influenced by the Mediterranean. In fact, the designer herself admits that she draws inspiration from the city of Istanbul. And her aim is to bring a modern twist to the traditional designs of the place she loves so much.

The jewelry under the Stella Flame brand is authentic because all the pieces ate crafted in Istanbul. Crafted in the signature compound of oxidised silver and 24 karat gold, the jewels are also embedded wit precious stone. The price ranges between $1,500 and $3,000.

Via luxist

Losing your way in the rain couldn’t have been more fun. Some wise fella has designed an umbrella that can also serve as a good guide map in case you lose your way in Istanbul. Yep, the city’s plan is neatly chalked out on the umbrella itself with distinguished markings for all popular cafes, restaurants and hot spots.

Let’s first appreciate innovative thinking and then we shall lambast the little invention for its poor practical usage. See, the map pattern is kindah cool, you will definitely make heads turn with this one. But the actual use of the map looks tricky. How in the world will you refer to the map when it is raining? Won’t you fear getting wet? And it will not serve any purpose outside Istanbul.

Coming back to my calling the inventor a wise person because we do not know his/her name. Clever and cautious thinking, after all criticism towards an unidentified person can cause less harm than we can ever imagine.

So, get hold of this one to maybe add up to your collection of umbrellas but NOT for doubling it as a map.

Via behancenet

German photographer 2001 photo titled “99 Cent II, Diptychon,” broke all the records, when it was sold of at breathtaking price of $3.3 million. At this price the photograph has added to itself a tag of being the most expensive photograph in the world clicked by a living photographer. The photograph depicts a crammed department store and is a part of Gursky’s collection For those who consider themselves to be the connoisseurs of luxury and do not mind appreciating it.

Let me tell you that the photograph is on display at the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art from August 6th onwards.

Price: $3.3 million. Source