Articles tagged with: Luxury
Posted in Luxury on 5 July 2009
Chapter Two from Maȋtres du Temps is a stylish watch that has just been launched to an appreciative crowd. It comes with a state of the art movement and a triple calendar. It even comes with central hours and the diamond cut golden hands indicate the time for you to know. The watch comes in a 18 carat gold case which is luxurious enough itself.
With about 32 jewels, this is by far the best watch I have come across this week. However, the watch borders on being garish and bright, and might look good only in dimly lit restaurants. If you plan to wear it to a well lit and bright party, chances are the watch will outshine you and you would end up looking either dull or stupid.
Posted in Luxury on 5 July 2009
BMW has just launched the 5 Series Gran Turismo which comes with a coupe-like silhouete and luxurious interiors. However it also comes with the functionality of 5 Series Touring. This is the 19th distinct model to be offered by BMW and comes with an enhancable boot space of 440 litres to 1,700 litres.
The 5 Series GT will go on sale in Europe in October. It comes with the unique Black Panel technology and if you are looking for a luxury car his must be it.Dakota leather upholstery, four-zone air-conditioning, panoramic sunroof and metallic paint are some of the othe features and specifications that you can find in this car.
Posted in Luxury on 5 July 2009
The Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa is one of the more renowned hotels and spas in the United Arab Emirates. While UAE has already established itself as a business destination, there have been many hotels vying for that privileged position of being one of the best hotels in this desert nation.
The Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa comes with all amenities and luxuries that you can ever d4ream of. In fact you could choose to say either in the main hotel or the numerous chalets. The pool looks worthy enough for sheikhs and princes. The rooms come with king sized beds, flat screen TVs and all rooms overlook the sea.
Posted in Luxury on 5 July 2009
There was something really adventurous and rebellious about the 60s. There was the civil rights movement, stonewall protests and gay lib. Whatever the protests and movements were, they were also reflected in the art and culture of that period. You could bring back those rebellious days back to the new millennium by getting yourself the Scoop TV Table being sold by Heals.
It is a cool and stylish way to display your TV just like the hep 60s people used to. It comes in awesome space age colours and materials and is manufactured with the help of lacquered white body and grey glass shelf. The table itself is perched on the top of a chrome pedestal base.
Posted in Luxury on 5 July 2009
People usually feel saddened when flowers dry and wither away. It suggests their own ageing process and the fleeting period of youth when we blossom and then begin to wither and dry out. While natural ageing may not be controlled by us, we can at least buy flowers that don’t wither away, and that which are not plastic. allencompanyinc on Etsy has launched Fig Rose Bouquet which comes with 24 roses.
These roses are made from 100% cotton and can be easily cleaned with vacuum cleaners. They have been wrapped on real branches using silver wires. This rose would last for hundreds of years and can be used as a family heirloom.
Posted in Art on 4 July 2009
I am not really sure if this is the most expensive of all the vases I have come across but it certainly is one of the most contemporary and stylish ones I have seen. The Baccarat reflex vase which has been designed by Nicholas Triboulot is postmodernist in nature and has been carved out of clear full-lead crystal.
Only five of these amazing vases have been created and each costs $10,000. It even comes with a sign and number in order to maintain the exclusivity. The idea of placing flowers in such a vase actually does not seem to occur to me, as the vase is too futuristic, not that I am complaining.
Posted in Luxury on 4 July 2009
Summer is at its peak now and it is impossible to think about wearing anything more than a t shirt. The heat can become unbearable and that is when the well heeled decide to go to the mountains or to the north where it is pleasantly cool and chilly.
When you feel the need to wear something warm there, you could take a look at this chic grey v-neck pullover by Scotch & Soda which is being sold at $90. The way the pullover falls over the model’s waist is sensual and ye innocent. The dull gray compensates for the brightness of the sharp northern or alpine sun where the wind might be chilly but the sun would shine bright.
Posted in Luxury on 4 July 2009
The Circus Collection is an awesome line of ceramic tiles that are modern and textured. It comes with 3D relief and adds life and zest to your bathrooms and kitchens. You could choose between traditional black, purple, beige and white options.
If you are feeling a little adventurous, you could go ahead and get yourself other colours and even textured border tiles which are flamboyant and baroque in nature. The tiles have been launched by Ceramiche Refin coming straight from Italy. These tiles are eco friendly and are an awesome way to do your interiors and I would say, they look quite glamorous.
Posted in Luxury on 4 July 2009
The Victorinox Swiss Army SwissChamp Hardwood Knife is an amazing tool that comes to your rescue when you need it the most. The funny thing about this knife is that it looks totally original though many people do not like the designs. For them, the original red exterior may seem a tad too old fashioned but one can easily judge that it is less old fashioned and more stately.
At about $100, the Victorinox Swiss Army SwissChamp Hardwood Knife is an awesome purchase and will stay with you for many years to come. It is of course not possible to use this tool always but you could always make a style statement about using one of the most stylish knives ever.
Posted in Luxury on 3 July 2009
BBQ has a long history in Southern US. People are so particular about the intricacies of the whole procedure that they even tell you using the word “barbecue” as a verb is wrong. However, Italians do not really see to be bothered by these rules about BBQ and Piero Lissoni has designed the Barbecu, with the e missing.
However, the barbecu grill looks way too better than what is usually found in the Southern US and I am sure people from the hinterlands of US would not really complain if they were given one of these stylish barbecue stoves. It can be used during all outdoor occasions and it comes with a straightforward pit and tabletop grill.
