Luxury Lifestyle & News

Jaguar XKR

2007-03-27T08:14:00.000-07:00

My new infatuation is with the 2007 Jaguar XKR. Over the next few weeks I will be bringing you more information on this great new car from Jaguar. Coined the "Ultimate Beautiful Fast Car", the 2007 XKR is the embodiment of jet-set travel and the luxury lifestyle. So be sure to tune back in and get all the info you need on the Jaguar XKR

Luxury News Update

2007-02-09T12:54:00.001-08:00

Aircraft Charter: Although LR Services is a high flier in aircraft charter and management services, it is its down-to-earth dedication and devotion to all air-travel matters that has earned it such lofty status. Even after 30 years of doing busin... luxury news

Win a Diamond Necklace on Valentine's Day

2007-01-24T17:11:00.000-08:00

The Anaheim White House is giving away a $10,000 diamond necklace to a lucky person on Valentine's Day. This generous gift will be given to a lucky Valentine's Day reservation holder and is bound to make this years Lovers Holiday a memorable one for a lucky couple. That's not all though folks. All week long they will be giving out a $1,000 saphire necklace every evening. Great publicity stunt with an even better gift.

Squidoo Luxury Store Lens

2006-09-29T11:30:00.000-07:00

JustLuxe is compiling a list of luxury stores over at Squidoo. It looks like it might be turning into a great resource for those interested in the luxury lifestyle. This is definitely worth a look. Luxury Stores - A Reference Guide

Luxury Store at JustLuxe Opens

2006-09-13T16:42:00.000-07:00

JustLuxe has recently added luxury store and resource guide to their online luxury magazine. While they do not sell anything directly, JustLuxe features some of the most luxe minded products and services the luxury industry has to offer. If you are looking for information and a great luxury store, stop buy JustLuxe and explore the store.

Yacht Charter 101 Feature on JustLuxe

2006-09-06T14:45:00.000-07:00

JustLuxe recently published a step by step guide on chartering the Perfect Yacht. Features include what size of a yacht is appropriate and whether you need to charter a crewed or bareboat yacht. So if you are interested in Yacht Charter stop but, Yacht Charter 101 over at JustLuxe.

Beautiful Wooden Boat

2006-08-17T13:45:00.000-07:00

Its not often that I am too impressed with wooden boats, but the craft offered by Bliss Boats is something to gawk at. This two-of-a-kind boat is 35' of pure StanCraft beauty. Since 1933 StanCraft boats have been hand built, original designs that will be winning boat shows 50 years down the line. To view this two-of-a-kind wooden boat visit the JustLuxe Luxury Magazine.

Blu-Ray

2006-06-27T09:31:00.000-07:00

Sony's Blu-ray Disc is the latest format to enter the DVD marketplace. However, the new disc format can be played on current DVD players, as the Blu-ray Disc is fully backward compatible with existing DVD machines. The first seven movies on this format will be available by the end of June 2006, and more programs will be released monthly from numerous suppliers. Meanwhile, the first Blu-ray Disc players are simultaneously coming out in 2,000 stores across the U.S. per Video Business (VB) magazine. For a little more information on these little gems and a good read, check out the Luxury Electronics section of JustLuxe.

Interior Design Website

2006-05-24T12:09:00.000-07:00

I recently started monitoring Design My Interior, a website that, while still in development, offers some pretty interesting articles and information on home decor. Their blog, Interior Design Musings is also worth a look.

Luxury Homes by Marco Aldaco

2006-04-28T08:52:00.000-07:00

If you haven't heard of Marco Aldaco, he is a world renown architect who is listed in the Architectural Digest as one of the Top 100. His client list boasts of The Guiness house in Acapulco and projects for Jackie O not to mention the Cisneros. Most of these projects are still owned by the original owners or their heirs and are rarely sold on the open market. However I received an email this morning informing me that one of these houses(his own house actually), located in Careyes, just came onto the market. Vast open living spaces that invite the great atmosphere of Careyes inside truly exude Aldaco's style.

Luxury Homes

2006-04-25T14:55:00.000-07:00

Looking for that prefect luxury home? Need to rent a luxe apartment in the city for business trips? If this sounds familiar I have to recommend you take a look at LuxuryRealEstate.com and all the information they have to offer. Oh, did I forget to mention these listings are international? So, if you are looking for a broker or an agent in the Dutch West Indies or Brazil this is the place for you. Happy Luxury Home Hunting!

More Luxury Electronics

2006-03-30T09:53:00.000-08:00

Found on JustLuxé:

Luxury Brief: Big brother is watching! This wireless camera sends live video through the Internet to a web browser anywhere in the world. Keep track of your home, your kids, your workplace -- whatever's important to you, from anywhere where there's a PC. Unlike standard "web cams" that require an attached PC, the Internet Video Camera contains its own web server, so it can connect directly to a network. Check out all it's features at Linksys and to buy try Buy.com

Who needs baby monitors anymore?

Luxury Brief: Whether you're in rough seas on the yacht, getting bounced around in the Hummer heading to the ranch, or experiencing turbulence landing on the top of your building on the heliport, life can be tough on any computer. The Panasonic Toughbook 29 is built to take any beating and protect your data. Encased in magnesium alloy with sophisticated designed, it's one the industry's fastest mobile PC with wireless connectivity but durability enough for the harshest environments around four thousand dollars.

This one is actually pretty interesting to me. I take my laptop everywhere I go except hiking, and I happened to know one peak near my house that WiFi will allow me to post from. Go technology go!

Luxury Entertainment (Designer Home Theaters)

2006-03-20T11:07:00.000-08:00

I was thumbing(more like mousing) through the Luxury Lifestyle Listings over at JustLuxé and happened across a photo-showcase for Eye Hear - Audio Video Designs. The studio boasts over 35 combined years of luxury aduio and video industry experience and some of the images I saw on their site backs up this statement. If you are in the market for a new source of luxury entertainment then I would have to suggest a trip over to Eye Hear - Audio Video Designs before making any decisions. Luxé on.

Adventure In Luxury (Great White Sharks Anyone?)

2006-03-06T09:01:00.000-08:00

The Gents over at Mega Outdoor Adventures have been good enough to put together one Luxury Vacation and Yacht Cruise you won't soon forget. Your day to day commute has most likely offered up experiences along the lines of what SharkDivers has to offer without the luxury of a private jet, luxury yacht or a steel cage. Leave the "land-sharks" behind and visit Isla Guadalupe and SharkDivers to arrange for your ultimate Great White adventure. Pamper your self or dive into the pacific and take a swim with the big boys. Skydiving doesn't have anything on this Adventure.

Random Interior Design Post

2006-03-06T08:37:00.000-08:00

Donald Trump has decided to sell off the latest season of "The Apprentice". Well, not the show, but the furnishings. 100% of proceeds will be given to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Clubfurniture.com will be handling sale of 14 custom-built headboards and two complete bed frames. Kelly Van Patter spoke of wanting The Apprentice suite to "reflect the Trump lifestyle," which to me just means pure luxury.

Open That Bottle Night 2006 (Unofficial Luxury Holiday)

2006-02-23T16:06:00.000-08:00

Here's a friendly reminder about Open That Bottle Night. Created six years ago buy wine writers Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher, the night is meant to allow luxers to celebrate the incredible memories associated with wine drinking. So choose that special bottle and prepar for the Last Saturday of February.... Open That Bottle Night.

via JustLuxe and Amy Covington

Steel Trees

2006-02-21T15:46:00.000-08:00

This is something new to me. I found a review of Nature Maker over at JustLuxe and thought this site would be perfect for a blog about luxury and style. Gary Hanick and the late Bennett Abrams co-founded this tribute to nature. These steel trees are handcrafted to design and architectural specifications. Find out more at NatureMaker.

Private Residence Clubs: Vacation in Luxury

2006-02-14T14:55:00.000-08:00

Ever dream of owning your own Tropical Island Villa or a Mountaintop Chateau? Deciding where to buy your prefect Getaway Home is no longer an issue. Featured on JustLuxe, Dream Catcher Retreats' Private Residence Club offers you the opportunity to "own" your dream vacation home in multiple exotic and luxurious locations. From the beachfront Casa De Playa Villa in Los Cabos to the Eagle's Nest Ski Slop Lodge in the heart of Beaver Creek Village, Dream Catcher has it all available to you for one fee. If you are sick of shopping for that perfect vacation home or just want to experience total luxury, head over to their website, www.dcr.com and take a look at what they have to offer.

Brining Home Hotel Luxury

2006-02-01T11:50:00.000-08:00

Redefining the term “sellout”, the Nine Zero Hotel in Boston, is sending the entire luxury experience home with you…. for a price tag of course. Did you love the way your espresso swirled when you grabbed your morning caffeine fix? Well, take the spoon home with you and relive the experience again. Fuzzy towels, dressers, desks and coffee blends. All of it can be yours to own and enjoy. Stop by Nine Zero for more information.

Essential Watch: The Rolex Daytona (White Gold)

2006-01-26T14:38:00.000-08:00

Any watch aficionado out there knows that buying a watch is a commitment with similarities to marriage; it pays not to rush into either. When you want quality you go with the companies that pour the essence of luxury into their creations. Rolex, no exception to rule, offers up the Daytona that exudes the luxe lifestyle we all love so much. With options like Pave Diamond Dials and 18k White Gold Oyster bracelets you can be sure your new watch will turn a few heads at your next cocktail party. These puppies can be found unworn and preowned all over eBay and the Internet. So, when the mood fits you, head over to Essential Watches and find out a bit more information.

Luxury Tech Update: Designer Computers

2006-01-25T12:15:00.000-08:00

Michaelo has done it again with the Elegant Lian Elite luxury computer system. Complete with AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processors and and attractive exterior, this is the ultimate computer for those techies who want to hide their addiction and indulge their taste for the finer things in life. Whether it is business or play, the Elegant Lian Elite will run all your applications with speed and clarity. Technology has never looked so good, on screen or in your home.

Read more about the Elegant Lian Elite at theMichaelo.com

Designer Fashion iPod Cases?

2006-01-24T12:35:00.000-08:00

Our favorite fashion guru, Louis Vuitton, has offered up a caramel-colored cowhide case and a way to stand out or hide from the iPod herd. This Vuitton piece closes with a top flap, concealing its true purpose from the world so you may rock out in pure luxury fashion. Don’t worry about variety though. Vuitton is not the only designer brining us fashionable PodWear. Gucci and Dunhill are just some of the others who have jumped on the iPod train. Head over to City Magazine if you want to learn more about this new trend.

Diamond Watch Luxury

2006-01-24T12:11:00.000-08:00

Timely Elegance for Her Majesty!

Many esteemed wristwatch manufacturers boldly proclaim that their timepiece is befitting of royalty. Carl F. Bucherer elevated this age-old marketing euphuism and actually delivers the goods with a one-of-a-kind masterpiece made exclusively for the renowned Queen Sirikit of Thailand to commemorate her majesty's 60th birthday. Exquisitely opulent and masterfully jeweled, this is unequivocally the most stunning wristwatch in the world.

It is "bling-bling" in boldface, 24-type capital letters! This wristwatch will prompt the richest of hip-hop stars to pull their sleeves down past their wrists. Simply called the Queen's Watch, the case is 18 k white gold with palladium and contains 20 diamonds. It also holds 54 rubies and sapphires, and the dial is studded with 124 diamonds. The bracelet also is 18 k white gold with palladium with an additional 210 diamonds and 136 rubies. In total, there are 354 diamonds (6.43 ct.) and 282 rubies (7.25 ct).

The movement of this magnanimous wristwatch is quartz ETA 280.002. And, if her highness opts to take an impromptu dip in the pool, there are no worries, as the Queen's Watch is also water resistant to 30 meters.

Swimmingly elegant and precisely crafted, the entire Carl F. Bucherer collection is a sight to behold.

For LxM James Rothaar

Lounge in Luxury: Technological Fashion

2006-01-19T13:46:00.000-08:00

First Impressions Design & Management, Inc., specializes in creating premier custom-theater interiors for business and home use, ranging from cinemas to corporate multimedia-viewing rooms to private entertainment centers. Beyond mere decorum, the firm is comprised of audio and video engineers, architects and interior designers capable of developing and implementing ultimate entertainment settings. Boats or planes also could be elevated into exclusive mobile showplaces with First Impressions' wizardry.

Even the most opinionated critics cannot resist raving over the divine CineLoungers. More than a reclining chair, it is a state of mind. These specially designed posh, plush recliner/incliners heighten a home-entertainment area into a private cinema that attracts "A-list" attention. Chilling in a CineLounger while surrounded by a custom-engineered home-theater center rates a solid two thumbs up! Review all of First Impressions' visual and acoustical mastery at www.cineloungers.com.

For LxM James Rothaar

Luxury Jet Charter Service Acquires Lear 28

2006-01-16T10:42:00.000-08:00

Although LR Services is a high flier in aircraft charter and management services, it is its down-to-earth dedication and devotion to all air-travel matters that has earned it such lofty status. Even after 30 years of doing business, LR's diligent service to its customers stems from the top and trickles down, as the firm's ownership still personally oversees that every detail is handled meticulously. Desired destinations are never a problem, as chartered services are capable of touching down in up to 40 percent more airports than those used by commercial carriers. Whether it is chartering a flight for a single VIP in a turboprop Cheyenne II or up to 16 significant staffers in a Gulfstream IV, LR is capable of accommodating all clients' needs with aircrafts ranging from turboprops to small, medium or large jets. LR's aerial array of large jets include the Gulfstream IIB, the Citation X and the Challenger 600, 601 and 604.

Savvy businesspeople know that time-management planning is more crucial today than ever. Chartering a plane versus utilizing commercial flights maximizes real time and minimizes travel time. With time and money being equally important, chartering a plane is a very cost-effective option. It also is a great way to ensure that top execs know they are appreciated. And what better way could you let highly regarded customers know how much they are valued than by offering them a private plane trip?

LR Services recently acquired a Learjet 28, which is plane #001 in a limited-production run of less than 10 aircrafts. The plane was test-piloted by legendary astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to ever walk on the moon. The "Lear 28" holds the world's record for time-to-climb, as it is capable of rising 15,000 meters in just 12:26 minutes! Additionally, while most commercial carriers require 5,000-feet runways for landing and takeoffs, the "Lear 28" only requires 3,100 feet.

LR offers chartering service for destinations anywhere in the Western Hemisphere. LR also can assist clients in managing their own aircrafts with a full line of operational and marketing services. See the remarkable Learjet 28 and learn more about all their services at...
www.LRservices.com.

For LxM James Rothaar

Biker Fashion Babe

2006-01-11T09:56:00.000-08:00

You're tired of people thinking of you as a delicate flower. You are a strong, independent woman. You make your own money and pay your bills. You also buy your own clothes. So, you want to shake that stigma once and for all? Kenneth Cole can help. They made these hard-as-nails boots just for girls -er, tough chicks-like you. You'll be a force to be reckoned with when you're wearing these KC leather motorcycle boots with studded harness detail and 1 1/4" stacked heels ($275). And while you want to exude a tough persona, you still want to maintain your stylish look--just with a harder edge. Pull it all together with a pair of low-rise, 5 pocket stretch denim jeans in Indigo($118) and this hot suede satchel with a zip top closure and wooden handle ($245) for holding all your biker babe gear.

For LxM Amy Covington

From Fashion To Luxury Weddings

2006-01-09T11:41:00.000-08:00

Here Comes the Brand

Exuberant excess is a Brazilian trait. At one extreme, there is Carnival in Rio; at the other, Daslu. For nearly 50 years, this retail emporium, in São Paulo, has been addressing the fashion needs of the local elite. Since its relocation in June to new Versailles-like premises, Daslu has continued its commitment to the best of everything, and that means that Apple, Volvo and Maserati now share palatial space with Prada, Gucci, Dior and the rest of the global fashion gang. There is even a Daslu helicopter for sale in the men's department. Which is handy in light of the store's latest offering - full-service weddings. Couples can marry in the newly consecrated loggia on the ground floor, party on the fourth-floor terraço and fly off on their honeymoon from the rooftop heliport.

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Luxurious Italian Lingerie

2006-01-04T11:47:00.000-08:00

Ford model turned entrepreneur Lucia Corvelli sought to merge her passion for lingerie with her real-life experience as a model in the fashion industry to create her own line.

Lucias lucky mix of her passionate, sensuous, Italian culture and the practical, modern sensibility of an American city woman, fueled her desire to build a made in Italy, high-quality, superior fitting line of lingerie for women who are not afraid to be sexy.

Putt with Luxury

2006-01-03T15:00:00.000-08:00

Have you ever noticed how announcers of golf tournaments on TV always whisper? When this putter comes out of a golf bag, it will silence the entire galley. It may not upgrade ability, but it definitely will enhance one's image. Harrods' platinum putters are perfect for the indoor putting green or out on the links. Substantially improve your short shots with a platinum putter. It may not take the rust out of your game, but it would serve as a strong indicator that you are in to heavy metal, as the club costs $28,000. Security guards are not included with purchase. View other impressive and unique offerings from Harrods at

www.harrods.com.

For LxM James Rothaar

Luxury Battle: Sotheby's vs Tiffany

2005-12-30T09:38:00.000-08:00

De Beers, Sotheby's Battle Tiffany as Demand for Diamonds Booms Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Atsuko Tamura says she hopes her husband splurges on a 1.3 million yen ($11,000) De Beers flower- shaped ``Cocktail Fizz'' diamond ring for their 15th wedding anniversary. She already has a Tiffany & Co. necklace.

``The diamonds are just sprinkled all over,'' Tamura, 40, says as she steps out of the De Beers shop in Ginza, one of Tokyo's busiest and most glamorous shopping neighborhoods. ``De Beers is the most genuine of all.''

Competition is intensifying in the $70 billion diamond jewelry market as rising wealth in Asia increases demand for higher-priced pieces. De Beers, the world's largest supplier of diamonds, is winning customers from companies such as Tiffany and Cie. Financiere Richemont AG's Cartier four years after creating a retail venture with LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA. Sotheby's Holdings Inc. began selling a line of gems this month.

``Size is an advantage in this business, as is brand recognition,'' says Scilla Huang Sun, who manages a $100 million luxury goods fund, including shares of Tiffany, Richemont, LVMH and Rome-based Bulgari SpA, for Clariden Bank in Zurich.

The shares of Tiffany, which was founded in 1837 and opened its flagship store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan about a century later, have fallen 11 percent to $38.63 since the U.S. Christmas shopping season began Nov. 25.

The stock has risen 21 percent this year, compared with a 35 percent gain for Paris-based LVMH and 52 percent for Geneva- based Richemont, which also owns jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels and watchmakers IWC, Piaget and Jaeger LeCoultre.

Year-End Engagements
The shares of Anglo American Plc, which owns 45 percent of De Beers, have risen 60 percent to 1,973 pence in London. The Oppenheimer family owns 40 percent of Johannesburg-based De Beers, and the government of Botswana owns the rest.

About 25 percent of all diamond jewelry is sold during the year-end holiday season, says Sally Morrison, director of the Diamond Information Center, which is affiliated with De Beers.

Christmas Eve tops Valentine's Day as the most popular moment to pop the question, according to New York-based jeweler Jacob & Co., whose clients include Nascar racing champion Jeff Gordon. The average price of a diamond engagement ring reached a record $2,600 in the U.S. last year. read more

Waiting to Exhale

2005-12-21T09:17:00.000-08:00

Before entering a room of well-intentioned relatives anxiously waiting to ask pointed personal questions about your love life-or lack thereof-what do you do? Hold your breath and count to 10, then exhale deeply (repeat if necessary).

Not surprisingly, the very thing that gives us life makes us calm. This is the meaning behind Exhale, a whole-body wellness spa, which promotes complete physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Exhale's guiding principles focus on the exhaling experience through yoga, Core Fusion, spa therapies and healing treatments in. As expected, a visit to Exhale is a celestial experience, so much so that when you leave you'll feel at one with everything, from the air to the trees to your car (better arrange for a ride home).

Exhale has a treatment for everything, whether you want to be energized, detoxed or relaxed?or all of the above. Feeling the burn from an over-zealous workout (or from climbing the stairs when the elevator malfunctioned)? Try an uplifting fusion massage with rosemary, basil, chamomile and laurel leaf extracts for improved circulation and muscle soreness relief.

Maybe you need a complete overhaul. I'm not talking about a glamour makeover-I mean a makeover from the inside out-a complete reprogramming. In six weeks Exhale staff will transform you through acupuncture, nutritional wellness coaching, two core fusion classes per week and one yoga class per week to help increase your metabolism, reduce cravings, rid you of unwanted habits, and tone, shape and balance your body.

Be the first of your friends to try vibrational therapy, a unique healing therapy using tuning forks tuned to specific frequencies. Each frequency is supposed to evoke a physiological respond that helps ground and balance the body, mind and spirit. Afraid of needles? Don't worry; these are all good vibrations (no needles).

Party too hard last weekend (or every weekend since college?). Exhale to the rescue. After their acu-detox technique no one will be the wiser about your party years. Acupuncture and hot oil abdominal therapy facilitate the release and elimination of toxins in the body while enhancing organ function. Your liver is saved!

Exhale employees are serious about living a peaceful, stress-free life. But they're realistic and know that after your wonderfully relaxing experience at their spa, you'll be back to yelling at other drivers and stressing out over work, which is why they hold workshops. Get a grip on the holidays with the) "Take the Stress Out of the Holidays" workshop; or learn new relaxation techniques in the "Sotai Movement Therapy Workshop" or "Twisting into Backbends" workshop (I'll leave this one to your imagination).

See? I told you Exhale has a treatment for everything. If you live in Chicago, Boston, LA or New York (and soon Dallas), you're in luck. Exhale has locations in each of these major cities. Visit www.exhalespa.com for specific locations.

For LxM Amy Covington

When Fashion's Your Passion

2005-12-16T13:21:00.000-08:00

It has been stated many times over that clothes do not make the man; it is the man who makes the clothes.

However, when the man making the clothes is Ascot Chang, this philosophy is in need of a few alterations. Custom-made shirts by Ascot Chang enable a man to present himself like he never did before. These are shirts where the man separates himself from the ordinary and elevates his presence to extraordinary.

Ascot Chang's custom-made shirts are made from the finest Egyptian cotton. Single-needle tailoring, French seams and 22 stitches per inch infuse quality that ascends the wearer to a new level of refinement. It is more than a shirt. It is an asset that pays dividends each time it is worn. Some of the most respected and revered men in the world are Ascot Chang's customers. Beyond his presidential cabinet, President Bush's closet is lined with a fleet of Ascot Chang's-all on hangers and ready for takeoff!

With variety being the spice of life, Ascot Chang's custom made shirts offers a man numerous options to manifest his individualism. You get to choose from 15 collar types and four unique cuff styles. Monogramming comes in eight variants, and you decide whether it goes on the pocket or the cuff.

The only thing better than ordering a custom-made shirt directly from Ascot Chang's website would be to personally visit his stores in Hong Kong, Manhattan or Beverly Hills. A man's "cut of the cloth" has never been so definitive.

For LxM James Rothaar

Groomed for success

2005-12-14T10:55:00.000-08:00

Five o'clock shadows are great but what could beat a well shaven man? Back in the day, a clean shave was taken seriously, worthy of a special trip to the local barber. Now days a can of shaving cream and a Bic razor pass for proper male hygiene.

A shocking concept to the legendary William Francis Truefitt, who opened the first Gentlemen's Barber Shop in 1805. Today, Truefitt & Hill is a household name among dignitaries from London to Toronto, and Chicago to Las Vegas. Discerning men bypass the accidental knicks for a hot lather shave, haircut and shoe shine from professionals trained in Truefitt's 200-year-old tradition. For those who don't live near one of the Truefitt barbershops, Truefitt & Hill offers a complete collection of fine grooming products like the Regency brush, razor and stand collection ($280).

For LxM Amy Covington

Satine's Secret

2005-11-29T16:19:00.000-08:00

Stella McCartney, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Kors by Michael Kors, Chloe, Rock & Republic ... it's a regular Who's Who of top fashion designers and it's all under one roof at Satine Boutique, where owners Jeannie Lee and Sophie Banks are living the ultimate girlie girl's dream. Former attorney turned fashionista, Jeannie Lee, who founded Satine traded her boring suits for haute couture, while her business partner, Sophia Banks, ditched her day job as a strategy consultant to pursue her true calling.

Now following their hearts, these style visionaries searched for the coolest clothing lines from LA to Tokyo (and everywhere in between) so you can be certain you're wearing what's hot the world over. So, go for the clothes, stay for the shoes. Check out the Green Multi Front-Cross Strap Platform Espadrilles by Stella McCartney ($510) and Kristen Coates? White Short Sleeved Blazer ($230). For LxM Amy Covington

Don't Forget the King!

2005-11-22T15:57:00.000-08:00

Recently, we touted Carl F. Bucherer's single-copy Queen's Watch as a splashy testimony to his firm's exquisite craftsmanship and outrageously divine opulence. However, being the fair-minded purveyor of luxury living we are at Luxe, we deemed it appropriate to also bare Carl F. Bucherer's masculine side with the Patravi collection. Because, after all, kings have needs too.

And the Patravi Chronograph GMT series addresses those needs royally. The ease of setting the dual time zone succinctly appeases a man's need for flawless functionalism, while its commanding presence accentuates an aura of distinction and refinement. Six unique styles provide options aplenty to define individuality. Select from four Louisiana-alligator leather straps or two stainless-steel metal bracelets with easy-fastening mechanisms.

The Patravi Power Reserve wristwatches are also quite formidable. With a built-in decentralized power-reserve display, you readily know how long the watch will keep running. Models are available in black or white faceplates and come with either calf-leather straps or stainless-steel bracelets. These wristwatches also come in six variants and are waterproof to a depth of 50 meters.

Last but definitely not least, as there is no such terminology used when talking about wristwatches by Carl F Bucherer. The Patravi Tonneau collection offers six superb, sleek sophisticated wristwatch styles so stunningly attractive that women may find themselves gravitating toward this collection too. The Tonneau collection features a power-reserve display, a second time-zone display and a multi-part stainless-steel watchcase. Three stainless-steel bracelets and three with leather bands are available.

"Yacht" to see this one! Love luxury watercraft.

2005-11-18T09:06:00.000-08:00

The Rasselas, the latest vessel launched by Feadship De Vries of the Netherlands, is the most technological advanced yacht to ever float across the waters. Strident progress has been made in shipbuilding technology over the past 10 years, and this craft has incorporated it all. The innovative technology addresses environmental and operational issues, reduces noise level, and facilitates maintenance and favorably. Specifically, it burns fuel more efficiently and is easier to keep in tip-top condition. Measuring out at 62 meters, it is nearly 30 feet longer than the previous Rasselas.

Designed by the owner and Feadship's own Captain Anderson, the Rasselas was built with bleeding-edge technology and luxuriant facilities. The main spaces of the Rasselas offer more headroom than most yachts. Upholstery, carpets and curtains throughout are light shades to convey a casual atmosphere. All bedrooms feature "California" king-size beds. The owner's stateroom, which includes a spacious sauna, takes up the forward quarter of the main deck and is reached through a small lobby. A hallway with his-and-her dressing rooms connects to the owner's area. The galley is paneled with mahogany wood, and the pantry has-to say the least-all the standard amenities. The dining room has peach granite working surfaces and a mahogany and holly parquet floor.

So, yachtie, if you are looking to float an investment that definitely will not leave you with that sinking feeling, there is none better than a Feadship!

When Fashion is your Passion

2005-11-15T12:44:00.000-08:00

Luxury Lifestyles

2005-11-14T16:40:00.000-08:00

I am all about the Luxe. If its luxury I need to have it.