Color Shock
of Spring. Elie Saab delivered strong and elegant Spring-Summer 2012 collection. Jewel toned hues, vivid shades, sparkling sequins,
lace, plissé pleats. asymmetrical necklines – all that you can find in his
latest collection. Elie Saab woman is feminine and sensual in flowy and
seventies-ish silhouettes. Models donned eye-catching dresses, clingy scarlet
gowns, tailored pantsuits and jumpers with plunging necklines and neat wool
daywear dresses.
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Monday, April 2, 2012
Sunday, April 1, 2012
World’s first All-diamond Ring by Shawish Geneva
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Shawish
Jewelry of Switzerland has created an 150-carat ring carved from a single
diamond, setting the world record for the world’s first All-diamond Ring. It
took a full year to create the ring, which has been copyrighted and is expected
to sell for $70 million.
A ring made
entirely of a faceted diamond has always seemed like a fantasy. To create the
perfect diamond ring is the epitome of art,said Mohamed Shawish, president and
CEO of Geneva-based Shawish Jewellery.
The ring
was carved with a special laser (purchased especially for that purpose) along
with traditional diamond cutting and polishing techniques. Precisely about that
Mohamed Shawish spoke: We had to do multiple tests with the design, to get the
precision of the circle right. Diamonds are made of carbon and molecules that
can change, even the colour can be altered when attempting to cut it. We had to
buy special laser equipment, to cut directly into the diamond. The most
important aspect is preserving the integrity of the diamond and of course the
most difficult phase is precision cutting an entire stone into a ring.
$70 million
world’s first all-diamond ring is made from 150 brut carat rough diamond from
Brazil. The color of the diamond ring is certified an E and the clarity is VS1.
Sake of comparison, Elizabeth Taylor’s famed ring – present from Richard Burton
was 33.19 carats.
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Gil Sousa Unique Jewellery
For Eternity
Gil Sousa,
designer
Português
Nascido e
criado na cidade do ouro portuguesa, Gil Sousa é o produto da terceira geração
de ourives, e tal como o seu pai começou desde muito cedo a trabalhar na
oficina do pai. Esta próxima relação com uma arte tão singela providenciou um
imediato crescimento e conhecimento de como criar e desenvolver peças sedutoras
e intemporais. A distinta forma de deixar uma mulher loucamente apaixonada
serviu então, de ponto de partida para o que se avizinhava.
Como
designer de jóias, Gil Sousa é definido maioritariamente pela sua criatividade
e autenticidade. Sendo um profissional extremamente exigente, mantendo-se
sempre atento às necessidades do mercado, assume-se ainda como um criador que
define tendências de moda e que desperta emoções. Gil Sousa enquanto artista é
irreverente, com um apurado sentido de humor e com uma forte personalidade
expressa nas suas criações.
Servindo-se
de uma elevada sensibilidade e forte sentido estético e bom gosto, não resiste
em incorporar um sedutor cunho conceptual, do qual resulta uma mescla de um
estilo clássico com um toque moderno e actual. É um designer com uma
extraordinária capacidade em criar peças actuais, modernas, que retratam de uma
forma fidedigna a sua personalidade vanguardista ao mesmo tempo que reflecte um
registo delicadamente intemporal.
English
Born and
rise in the Portuguese city of gold Gondomar, Gil Sousa is the third generation
of jewelers, and as his father and grandfather began working, with these kind
of precious metals, at a tender age.
This close
relation with this unique art provided instant grow and knowledge, on how to
create exceptional and timeless pieces. This distinctive way of making women
fall deeply in love was the mark stone in the future that would lie ahead.
As a jewelry
designer, Gil Sousa is defined mainly by his creativity and authenticity. He is
a very professional and demanding designer, always attentive to the market
needs, taking himself as a creator that defines fashion trends and arouses
emotions. Gil Sousa as an artist is irreverent, with a determined sense of
humor and with a strong personality expressed in his creations.
He has a
high sensitivity and a strong sense of aesthetics and good taste. He does not
resist incorporating in an alternative way a very personal concept,
illustrating the classic style with a distinguished touch in the field of
modern and current art. He is a designer with an extraordinary ability to
create fashion, current, and modern jewelry, with a well portrait timeless reflection.
A Marca/ The brand
Português
A GILSOUSA
é uma empresa de alta joalharia vocacionada para a criação de joias actuais
possuidoras de uma forte feição de intemporalidade.
O seu
elevado requinte e esplendor é inegável e assente numa invejável técnica,
tradição e design, eleva sonhos, enfeitiça visões e cria paixões. Seguindo
desde sempre os mais distintos padrões de qualidade, as suas peças actuam por
entre as mais autênticas e nobres matérias-primas.
Uma
minuciosa atenção aos pormenores e acabamentos, faz sobressair a sua intensa
personalidade poética, que alicerçada no mais refinado ouro, serve de berço
para a mais pura e genuÃna escolha das gemas, embalando deste modo os nossos
desejos e sentimentos para uma viagem de autêntico devaneio sensorial.
English
The GILSOUSA
is a prestigious brand of Portuguese high jewelry. Each creation reinforces the
status of the art of jewelry, reflected in the most beautiful and sophisticated
jewelry.
All pieces
are worked by hand respecting the highest standards of quality, whether in the
fine materials used, or in all the finishing details.
The high
level of quality control is revealed in all phases of jewelry creation, from
its conception until the finishing touch. The end result is the satisfaction of
the customers' dreams. This is the inspiration of our jewelry.
Missão/Mission
Português
Cimentar
frescas e alegres matrizes de brilhos, que sirvam de fonte de inspiração para a
polinização de um harmonioso despertar da graciosidade do espÃrito humano. Sob
esta carismática batuta, salpica-se a vida com um perfume carregado de
sentimentos e sensações, reflectindo todo o seu entusiasmo e toda a sua
formosura.
English
GILSOUSA
assumes itself as a brand that creates trends. To become a reference in
Portuguese jewelry is one of the aims by which GILSOUSA enhances the quality
and maximum originality of each jewel.
It is
through an expert manual creation work and a careful attendance of the client,
that every piece “by GILSOUSA” binds intimately to the wearer. This is the
value of a jewel.
Conceito/ Concept
Português
Com uma
mestria Ãmpar, moldam-se os materiais, criam-se novas formas, transmitem-se
sensações. Com um know-how sólido e invejável, a GILSOUSA sabe como muito
poucos transformar e adaptar as suas joias a diferentes registos, desde a escolha
da cor de uma pedra, até ao posicionamento estratégico do brilho de uma gema.
Neste mundo
de contÃnua mudança a um ritmo surpreendente, apenas uma coisa perdurará:
elegância intemporal. Este aspecto assume um papel de extrema preponderância na
hora de criar e desenvolver todas as suas obras. Proporcionando a um mundo já
de si belo e esplendoroso, uma apurada linguagem romântica com um requintado
toque clássico de expressão moderna.
Cada joia
desenvolvida não é somente um reflexo de pura criatividade, mas uma clara
indicação do que apaixona e seduz.
English
Art is the
idea of this work. According to Aristotle, it is through its idealization that
the true essence of the author is found. Gil Sousa, designer and founder of the
brand, idealized a different concept of jewelry. Jewelry that would express the
vision of its time, but at the same time would carry the timeless in each
piece. He found space and need in this market and in 2003 launched GILSOUSA.
The brand
would become a reference in national jewelry, setting fashion trends. Over the
years, GILSOUSA distinguished itself through its good taste and the
sophisticated collections, as well as by the urban character and actuality of
each creation. Many public figures and role models have been known to be
customers of GILSOUSA.
The
identification to luxury and originality associated to the brand unites them.
And so the creation of a work of art is justified.
Simple Secrets
Português
Criada no
Outono de 2010, a Simple Secrets é a mais recente linha de prata do Grupo
GILSOUSA.
Sob um
signo de extrema simplicidade, contemporaneidade e fantasia, assume um sério
compromisso de satisfazer os desejos e as necessidades latentes no universo da
joalharia. Tendo sido idealizada para um público feminino, dinâmico, cosmopolita
e extremamente exigente, esta linha apresenta uma séria polivalência chegando
de uma forma natural e harmoniosa, tanto a um público mais jovem como a um
público mais experiente.
Com um
forte e cobiçável know-how relaciona, como ninguém, a emblemática arte
tradicional portuguesa, com a deslumbrante e portentosa arte contemporânea. As
suas peças distinguem-se essencialmente pela autenticidade e originalidade.
Tratam-se então de joias usáveis no dia-a-dia, que denotam uma grande
capacidade de adaptação a qualquer tipo cenário.
O criar e
recriar de uma linguagem urbana e sofisticada, eleva ternamente as suas joias a
um relacionamento muito próprio com quem as interpela.
Cada joia
não é mais que um delicioso sonho, capaz de derreter o mais frio dos corações...
English
Created in
the autumn of 2010, Simple Secrets is the new line of silver jewelry from
GILSOUSA Group.
Extreme
simplicity, contemporary and seductive power: these are the main
characteristics reflected in each Simple Secrets jewel.
Idealized
for a cosmopolitan and very demanding female audience, Simple Secrets pieces
reveal all their elegance in any situation. Each jewel is unique and relates
intimately to the person who wears it.
Always
current and surprising Simple Secrets collections are designed and conceived in
detail to enhance the beauty and sophistication of a woman.
Simple
Secrets relates, like no one, the Portuguese tradition of jewelry, to the
innovation and vanguard of contemporary art. All Simple Secrets pieces are a reflection
of an amazing work of extreme precision and nobility of the raw materials used.
Techniques,
materials and stories are reinvented, to express, in each jewel, the most
sophisticated urban language. It is through this cohesive unity between the essence
of jewelry and innovation of its forms, that all Simple Secrets jewelry becomes
timeless.
Shoe&Leather
Goods
Português
Na
continuação do perfil do designer Gil Sousa, o Sapato e Marroquinaria em
conjugação com a Joalharia são os mais recentes projetos do Grupo.
O Sapato e
Marroquinaria, através da técnica suprema, da arte e história que contem são
por si só uma joia.
A
construção de formas e reinvenção de paixões, veiculados na mestria e tradição
portuguesa são o mote que serve de inspiração para a idealização e
desenvolvimento de todos estes produtos.
Tendo como
origem um exÃmio processo artesanal e uma selecta escolha a nÃvel de materiais,
permite que as peças assumem um elevado requinte e elegância, sublinhada por
uma perfeita conjugação entre as mais nobres peles, os mais autênticos metais
preciosos e as mais puras gemas.
O aliar
deste conceito e sofisticação à filosofia e linguagem GILSOUSA, remete para um
verdadeiro e apaixonante panorama de Joalharia.
English
In the
continuation of the profile of the designer
Gil Sousa,
the Shoe and Leather Goods in conjugation with Jewelry are the most recent
projects of the Group. The Shoe and Leather Goods, through the supreme
technique, of the art and history that it contains is by itself a jewel.
The
construction of forms and reinvention of passions, conveyed in the expertise
and Portuguese tradition are the motto that serves as inspiration for the
idealization and development of all these products. Taking as origin a
distinguished handcrafted process and a select choice in terms of materials,
the pieces assume an elevated sophistication and elegance, from one perfect
conjugation between the noblest skins, the most authentic precious metals and
the most pure gems.
Allying
this concept and sophistication to the GILSOUSA philosophy and language,
dispatch a new, real and captivating view of Jewelry.
SHOWROOM
Rua 28 de
Janeiro, 350 B.17
4400-335
VNGaia
+351 223
749 250 | info@gilsousa.com
LOJA/STORE
Av. Fontes
Pereira de Melo, nº8 I, Hotel Sana Lisboa
1069-310
Lisboa
+351 213
522 272 | loja@gilsousa.com
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Mr. Gil Sousa
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort
Jean-Michel
Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort is an irresistible eco-resort built on a superb
beachfront property that was once a coconut plantation. It is a secluded spot
of tranquility, away from the big cities’ agitation, and away from all the
modern life’s distractions, including TV sets and phones.
Don’t think
that you will get bored on the island, though. Your activity options are
endless, and they are all meant to help you connect with the fascinating nature
around you. You can go on hikes through the lush rainforest, dive the coral
reefs, and even take fascinating tours with a glass-bottom boat, guided by the
full-time marine biologist of the resort.
Complete
your amazing experience with a professional spa session, or a relaxing Fijian
massage. The perfect way to end the day is to enjoy a delicious dinner at the
open-air restaurant, where the contemporary Fijian cuisine will delight your
taste buds.
Before you
retreat to one of the 25 luxe bungalows on the property, take some time to
relax under the starry sky with a glass of fine wine. While you listen to the
magical sounds of the island, your kids can go on a frog hunt together with
trained staff members. Every guest at the Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands
Resort is bound to have a great holiday here!
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
Enchanting Perfumes for Enchanting Women
Women have always been using all kinds of methods of
enhancing their personal charm, and alluring scents have been one of their best
“weapons”. Long before nowadays sophisticated perfumes were developed, women
knew where to find the finest and most enchanting scents: in nature. And this
remained the best source of fragrances to this day.
Whether they have a floral, woody, fresh, oriental or
fougère scent, the ingredients used in your favorite perfumes were all taken
from flowers, woods, roots, raisins, fruits, leaves and even animals. Of
course, there also are synthetic odors in the modern world, but guess what
inspired people to create them! Yes, that same inexhaustible source of
inspiration – nature.
The list of choices is mind-bogglingly long today. The
combinations of top, middle and base notes are practically uncountable and it
can be a real pain choosing the right perfume for you. Then there is another
fact which makes things even more complicated: a woman should know that there
are certain odors to wear in the evening and others to wear during the day.
There are cold-season and warm-season perfumes, office and dinner perfumes,
teenagers’ and adult women’s perfumes, and the list can go on.
So how do you know what’s good for you? First of all, get
informed. Read and ask specialists about everything you want to know. Then, be
yourself. Never do what “they say it’s right” if you feel that it is not right
for you. And finally there is one more thing that helps a woman know if she has
made the right choice: when the perfume that she wears makes men turn their
heads to see where the enticing scent came from, there is no need for further
confirmation.
If you need some advice on which are today’s best perfumes,
here is a long, comprehensive list for you.
Miss Dior by Christian Dior
Romance by Ralph Lauren
Blonde by Versace
Another romance perfume is Blonde by Versace. The flowery,
luxurious fragrance was created in 1995 in honor of Donatella Versace, Gianni
Versace’s sister. It contains feminine notes of violets, jasmine, geranium,
ylang-ylang and roses.
4. Fendi Palazzo
5. Gucci by Gucci
6. Sarah Jessica Parker Covet Solid Perfume
7. Dior J’adore L’Absolu)
8. Prada By Prada
9. Obsession Night for Women by Calvin Klein
10. Lancome Tresor Elixir
11. Valentino Rock n’ Rose Couture
12. The One by Dolce and Gabbana
13. Marc Jacobs Daisy
14. Prada Tendre
15. Dior Addict
16. Envy Me by Gucci
17. Swiss Army by Swiss Army
18. Lovely for Women by Sara Jessica Parker
19. Beyonce Heat by Beyonce Knowles
20. Narciso Rodriguez for Her by Narciso Rodriguez
21. Women’s Davidoff Cool Water by Davidoff
22. Banana Republic Malachite
23. Missoni Acqua
24. Tresor for Women by Lancome
25. Elizabeth Taylor’s White Diamonds
26. A Scent Of Issey Miyake for Women by Issey Miyake
27. Light and Blue by D&G
28. Flora by Gucci Eau de Parfum
29. Fantasy by Britney Spears
30. Escada Magnetism for Women by Escada
31. Creme Bouquet by Stilla
32. Brit by Burberry
33. Calvin Klein Euphoria Crystalline Edition
34. Givenchy Very Irresistible Givenchy
35. Eternity Aqua for Women by Calvin Klein