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Friday, January 27, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Collection Princesse Grace de Monaco by Montblanc
Montblanc, the famous German manufacturer of writing instruments, accessories and watches, has recently unveiled he dazzling “Collection Princesse Grace de Monaco”, created in honor of the beautiful actress and princess consort, Grace Kelly.
The launching ceremony was held on September 8, in the presence of 350
VIP guests. The luxury collection includes a high-end writing
instrument, an elegant wristwatch and a fine jewelry set.
Drawing its inspiration from the Grace de Monaco pink rose, which was
crafted in 1956 to celebrate her marriage, the jewelry set is composed
of a superb necklace adorned with diamonds and sapphires, a matching
bracelet and a pair of matching long earrings.
The watch is made of 18-carat red gold and its production is limited to
only eight pieces. The horns and bezel are adorned with 76 baguette-cut
diamonds, while the dial and flange flaunt 177 perfect cut diamonds. A
lovely monogram of Princesse Grace de Monaco is engraved on the case
back. The white strap is made of alligator skin and the buckle boast 76
more brilliant cut diamonds.
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Saturday, January 21, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Ralph Lauren - Style Icon
Ralph Lauren
became fascinated with style at an early age. As a boy, he worked to
earn money to buy expensive suits and his love of style was rivaled only
by his drive for success. Quoted in his high school yearbook as saying
he hoped to become a millionaire, Lauren’s personal aspirations equipped
him with a firm understanding of peoples' needs to project an air of
accomplishment. So in 1967, as a young man with a vision, Ralph Lauren
began selling neckties he designed himself under the Polo name.
Following the release of his infamous Ralph Lauren polo shirt in 1972,
Lauren became a household name almost overnight.
includes some
300 stores in the U.S. and approximately 100 others worldwide. A chief
reason behind Ralph Lauren’s success is that what he sells is far more
seductive to consumers than any particular product because he sells a
lifestyle, and he was one of the first designers to do so. America’s
most successful fashion designer has more branches of his label under
his belt than you can count. Having long moved beyond apparel, the Ralph Lauren brand has expanded to include fragrances,
a home line and much, much more. In 2007, the Council of Fashion
Designers of America honored Lauren with the American Fashion Legend
Award: one of the most prestigious accolades in the fashion world. The
embodiment of the dream he stands for, Ralph Lauren’s ability to
continuously innovate while staying true to his image makes him a true style icon.
Dress The Lauren Way
To dress the Ralph Lauren way is to have
an appetite for fine living, American-style. Rather than making one’s
achievements or ambitions glaringly apparent with flashy apparel, a
Ralph Lauren enthusiast opts for elegant, easy-to-wear pieces in
luxurious materials like wool, silk and cashmere. He also has a closet
full of timeless, impeccably tailored basics that exude good taste and
can be mixed and matched for a variety of uncomplicated yet polished
ensembles. Examples include suits, smart blazers, V-neck sweaters, neat
polo shirts, and crisp dress shirts. However, don’t worry that you’ll
have to spend a fortune to dress this way. In fact, this brand strives
to encompass all price points and, therefore, it's accessible to
everyone. The message is clear: Buy the best you can afford and keep it
classic, not trendy. But because it’s boring to keep wearing the same
staples over and over, style icon Ralph Lauren has two strategies to
help keep your look fresh: The first is that only one trendy item should
be worn at a time and it should be paired with your standbys. For
example, if you’d like to try wearing a bright hue, buy one boldly
colored polo and ensure everything else you’re wearing has a simple
shape and a subdued palette. Second, if you’re interested in trying out a
popular new style, search for an approximation to a classic -- like
this Rugby Wool Shawl Cardigan
with rugby-inspired cuffs -- so it won’t quickly become dated. One last
point: The Ralph Lauren lifestyle is an active one, so steer clear of
apparel and accessories that look nice.
"I don't design clothes. I design dreams."
Saturday, January 14, 2012
George Clooney - Style Icon
George Clooney seemed to follow the latest trends in the 1980s, but something happened in the 1990s: He grew up and showed the world how a man should dress. The no-nonsense haircut replaced the floppy kid-next-door look and the clothes went monochromatic with the first Ocean’s film in 2001. Since then he has embodied an updated old-Hollywood style that everyone loves, with black suits for those formal events and gray chinos with white T-shirts for his downtime. His biggest contribution to fashion has been his bringing back of the suit as a fashion mainstay. While so many men fell victim to the idea that jeans are appropriate for every occasion, thanks to George Clooney, it suddenly became cool again to wear a suit. This worked because George Clooney pulled the look off without a tie, which appealed to men because it made them feel free. Also, his attitude of pretending not to notice how dapper he looked made it all the more appealing.
Dress The Clooney Way
Aside from the classic haircut
(which George Clooney claims to cut himself), the black, white and gray
colour scheme, his crisp white dress shirts sans tie, his sleek black
oxfords, and those wraparound shades, George Clooney’s look is truly
embodied by the dark charcoal suit. To swipe George Clooney’s classic
style, find a charcoal suit with a modern cut, like this Banana Republic dark charcoal suit,
and wear it with an open-collared shirt. Look for a suit with a
three-button closure, a notch lapel, flap pockets at the hip, and a rear
center vent. The trousers should be without pleats or cuffs; this gives
the suit the kind of modern European look George Clooney likes to
sport.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
SHANGRI-LA HOTEL PARIS
SHANGRI-LA HOTEL PARIS
A Palace of History and Luxury
My wandering mind often takes me in a wonderful atmosphere. My travels whether real or imagined are often sublime, today’s one is quite unexpected. I travel through the stories of that famous nose of Hermes. I get lost in words when the comfort of one of the chairs of the Shangri-La Paris palace, I go with the sweetness and flavor of the white tea that dresses the atmosphere.
I love the elegance of this hotel that has many stories, but my attention gets attracted by the voices of these two little old ladies who stopped before the grand staircase and raved. One said to the other: “Look at the stairs, it is amazing. It is has an incredible elegance, an unbelievable refinement.” A smile settled on my face, proud to see that there are still fans of beautiful pieces and sumptuous locations. There are flowers, orchids, placed on this beautiful piece of furniture. Then I go to Asia. I could have been to the Indonesian Shangri-la. My well-being would have been the same, I think. Thinking about it, there is this additional soul that dresses the scene. Paris would not be the same without it. He is a man I admire. Napoleon Bonaparte is the emperor who has profoundly transformed lives and has marked my adolescence for many hours. This past caught up with me today, the B written on the windows of this splendid hotel restored according to the group Art by Shangri-La is the nephew of the Emperor, Prince Roland Bonaparte.
Aristocrat, explorer, geographer and botanist, this man seemed extraordinary. In the lobby, listening to the sweet voice of a woman who tells her daughter the story of this unique place full of history and now converted into a palace with a perfect service. In 1889 his accession takes place. Placing this home on the banks of the Seine, an elegant lady relates that Prince Roland Bonaparte built a house on three floors in which private and exceptional rooms had taken possession of the walls. Many parts and many decades later, Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts transforms it in a palace of taste.
Hours of work and a passion for French know-how revealed an exceptional building and full of details inscribed many room as historic places. Then I look at these two ladies marveling at the grand staircase lined with an iron banister and engraved copper of Moreaux’s craftsmen. My thoughts invite me to climb it to discover this architectural treasure. I let myself be guided by the sweet atmosphere of this private residence.
Consisting of alcoves, marble, arches and arcades, the Shangri-La Paris invited me to lose myself in its decor with soft and relaxing tones of ocher, yellow and white. 81 rooms and suites are making up the heart of this place now having over seven floors. An extraordinary restaurant called La Bauhinia breath Thai flavors and pleasures while the French garden invites to gastronomy at this restaurant called Bee. I get lost in what could be a dream.
In my time travel and my discovery of this luxury case, the first Shangri-La continues to take me from Europe to Asia through various artistic touches scattered in different places. The surprises are waiting for you and my eyes light up when I discover, pulling the curtains of this sublime suite of 220 square meters, the most beautiful Parisian monument, the Eiffel Tower. This majestic iron lace is just as beautiful as that Shangri-La’s suite.
Sets of mirrors, fabrics of the Lelièvre house, curtains and Art Deco details of the Canovas house, I succumb to the comfort. The luxury of this hotel and the prestige of these suites are just amazing. I feel good, as if Asia carried me away in its travel in well-being and that Bonaparte who was never able to achieve his military career had just conquered my heart long ago drawing sketches of a place now occupied by the excellence of Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Tom Ford - Style Icon
Why He’s A Style Icon
Born in Texas with style in his blood -- his mother was a southern belle who believed strongly in dressing to the nines -- Tom Ford has become one of today’s most influential fashion designers; hence, he’s one of our style icons. Though he graduated from Parsons School of Design with a degree in interior architecture, Tom Ford’s studies provided him with a sense of proportion and a fondness for simplicity and clean lines that would later form his style when he entered the fashion world. After racking up some much needed fashion experience with a brief stint at Perry Ellis, Tom Ford made a bold move to Gucci, and a style icon was born. When Tom Ford signed on at Gucci, the company was on the verge of bankruptcy. The young designer saw an opportunity, however, and used it to propel his vision of style, quickly taking on other lines, including menswear. In a few short years, Tom Ford had resurrected the dying fashion house and single-handedly brought sexy back to the fashion world at large. His glamorous clothing, along with his sexually provocative fragrance campaigns, revolutionised the way brands marketed themselves. Never one to march to the beat of another’s drum, the marketing genius dramatically left Gucci in 2004, launching his own line, Tom Ford, in 2005 and winning the CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year award in 2008. As a testament to his status as a style icon, Tom Ford was commissioned to create Daniel Craig's wardrobe for Quantum of Solace, the latest addition to the James Bond franchise.Dress The Ford Way
Finding Tom Ford products is getting progressively easier; in addition to the Tom Ford boutiques in NewYork,Toronto and Zurich, these coveted threads can now also be found in outlets in Milan, Moscow, San Paolo, Puerto Banus, and Osaka. Even if you have easy access to these clothes, it’s fair to say that prices at the Tom Ford boutique may be a tad out of the range of many men. Nevertheless, you can still pick up some valuable tips from this style master. First, the Tom Ford man is suave and sophisticated, yet he exudes a raw and masculine sex appeal. One surefire way to look smoking hot the Tom Ford way is to find a perfect-fitting dark suit, preferably bespoke if you can afford it, with strong shoulders, a tapered waist, lean legs, and a jacket that covers your butt.Even more important than your suit, however, is that you project an air of assured confidence, meaning you need to feel comfortable in what you‘re wearing. The Tom Ford man is also a sensual being who prefers touchable fabrics that make getting dressed a pleasurable experience. The urban man whom Ford designs for is also not afraid to make a bold statement: leaving an extra button open on his dress shirt when suiting up for example, or throwing together patterns with a certain amount of irreverence. Last, but not least, to get the Tom Ford look, keep your accessories to a minimum. Wear only one or two simple, chic pieces at a time.