Ferrari 599XX for $2 million

The world is a good place to live in and with some extra cash in the pockets, it becomes an even better place putting space for argument about money being the most important thing in life. However. Saving the philosophy, if you are one of few who has some extra cash in the likes of $1,907,752 stacked away somewhere and don’t know what to do with, we advice you to check out the Ferrari 599XX which has been put up for sale by its French owner.
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Ferrari 348 Spider $100,000 paintjob for sale

And if that cherry-red Ferrari has been popping up in your dreams since the last few weeks, we suggest you give your imagination and fantasy a fresh start. Take this Ferrari for example. Unlike any ever seen before, this one was put up for sale at a dealership in Texas.
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Bra dazzles over 6,000 Swarovski crystals and pearls

To look good on the outside, you need to feel good inside too. And you can start with keeping yourself happy with some sparkling bodice. Keeping that in mind, CrystalSkins and Gossard have crafted a unique, one-off crystal embellished bra. Even though the concept is not that new, it is the first known bodice to be encrusted with Swarovski Elements. The UK based service in collaboration with One Mega Management had Supermodel Elle Liberachi to model this bejeweled bra.
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Britain’s most expensive parking space equals a Ferrari

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While you can have as many cars as money can buy, the real question is where will you park them when you go out for a spin? Well you hunt for a parking spot, right? But one smart anonymous gentleman proved to be quite smart, h just purchased 284 square feet (26 square meters) of space at an underground car park in Knightsbridge, West London. This space comes with an exclusive entrance and exit driveway and promises of “24 hours a day, 7 days a week remote access and security.”
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Best of The Rich Traveller

We take a look at the best travel brings us this week. Bespoke experiences are the order of the day -from gourmet experiences in Vietnam to all-inclusive offer at Parrots Cay, photography excursions, free nights at the Four Seasons Chicago or grape-picking at lush Provencal vineyards, our Rich Traveller is looking for personalized, one-of-a-kind unique experiences. And of course, just like everything else, we must do it in style: in our Valentino Resort Collection, our Hermès printed beach towel or on a 360-degree Outdoor Lounge bed. We also take a peek into what’s up and coming. While we’re thrilled about the brand new Mandarin Oriental Paris, Blakes Hotel’s newly refurbished rooms, or the new Trump Toronto that will open doors soon; we wait with awaited breath as Virgin Hotels plans their first space hotel! Train travel has come a long way, with China making a foray into luxury fast trains while the Greenbrier will revive the old-fashioned luxury trains in America.

Before we wrap up this week, don’t forget to add Ritz-Carlton as a friend on FourSquare. That’s right; the hotel company is on the location-based app. and tipping at the tip of your finger! No pun intended!

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Chrome R8 Spyders raise nearly a million dollars for Elton John’s charity

Audi and Elton John’s collaboration paid off big time. At Elton John’s annual White Tie and Tiara Ball, Audi’s donation of two chrome Audi R8 Spyders broke all expectations. The Audi Folks initially were supposed to donate a single R8 Spyder, but generously donated another one too. The proceeds from the auction went to the Elton John Aids Foundation. The one-of-kind car usually retails for £100800 ($161,000). At the auction however they commanded £250,000 ($399,225). The bidding fever began when the second car was offered for auction. The bidding war between two bidders ended with one of them charitably shelling out £370,000 ($591,075). On this occasion Audi and Elton John proved to be a great team and together they were able to raise almost a million dollars.
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The world's largest luxury Champagne worth $190,000

Another bottle of the 30L "Midas" bottle of Armand de Brignac ("Ace of Spades") Gold Champagne was sold at London's exclusive members club OneForOne Park Lane, but this time found home with professional gambler and US businessman Don "The Champagne King" Johnson. This large handcrafted bottle, named after King Midas is the world's largest luxury bottle of Champagne, and is 100 pounds heavy which can hold drinks worth 40 regular-sized bottles. Limited to only six versions, three men at OneForOne are needed to bring the bottle at the venue and serve anyone a drink. This particular bottle was sold for a staggering $190,000. The champagne has been in news before, when a 15 L Armand de Brignac Nebuchadnezzar Champagne added spunk to the Dallas Mavericks’ first ever NBA championship celebration.

[PRNewswire]

Michael Jackson’s Thriller jacket worth $1.8 million

I can’t believe it has been two years since Michael Jackson passed away. But he didn’t leave just a legacy behind, the style icon also left a part of his persona too. Recently his famous famed black-and-red calfskin jacket that he donned for the classic Thriller video went under the hammer at Julien's Auctions at Beverly Hills. The Jacket has been picked up for a staggering $1.8 million by Milton Verret, who is a commodities trader from Austin. This is one of the two MJ wore for the video way back in the 1983 Thriller video. This particular jacket can be seen in the scene where he performs a routine amidst a troupe of zombies who rise from their graves.
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Queen Mary 2 world biggest cruise ship touted to be the filthiest

Queen Mary 2 is the world’s biggest cruise ship, but at a price. It has now been branded as the filthiest cruise ship by US Cruise Ship inspectors. On a surprise visit by the U.S. government's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention's Vessel Sanitation Program the ship had extremely dirty water and also adult cockroaches. The ship has been given a score of 84 which is unsatisfactory as anything higher than 86 is considered as satisfactory. They also found human hair in the ice machine, chemicals being stored near napkins, paper cups and utensils and also spotted food residue on many surfaces. Inspectors also discovered four fruit flies, alive, in a storage locker.
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Dartz all-gold armored truck for “The Dictator” movie

Russian car maker Dartz will provide a golden armored truck for the filming of the fantasy Saddam Hussein biopic “The Dictator”. Sacha Baron Cohet is making a film which is loosely based on the novel Zabibah and the King. The story is simple: a beautiful Iraqi commoner gets raped by an evil husband. The theme is actually an allegory for the US invasion of Iraq but the story is set in New York.
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Blake Lively Perfect Vogue Cover Girl

I have to make a confession – I do watch Gossip Girl. It’s not an intellectual show, I know, but I love fashion in it. I know I must thank their stylist’s talent for that but girls are good models, too. Especially Blake Lively, she’s really gorgeous. And I feel great about the fact Anna Wintour likes her, too. She has even made her Vogue Best-Dressed Issue covergirl, and Vogue team (I can feel Anna’s influence here as well) named Blake ‘The Bombshell’ and included her into the list of best-dressed women.

Blake Lively insists that she doesn’t have a personal stylist to give her advice on what to wear both daily and to red carpet events, so it must her inner sense of style that helps her look so fabulous in designer pieces.
Blake Lively is quite a shopaholic. She has recently bought over 40 pairs of shoes at Christian Louboutin’s invite-only sample sale in New York. The star spent over four hours looking at the stock and then trying on pumps.
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Christian Dior Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 Lookbook – Great Source of Personal Inspiration

Christian Dior is the brand that has always given me inspiration for creation of feminine and sophisticated looks. And their Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 lookbook offers a great variety for imagination to fly. Inspired by fashion of the past John Galliano (who will have to wait for the verdict on his case till September) has designed a fantastic collection full of classy skirt suits, coats and sweaters trimmed with fur, and evening dresses.

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A rare 56" Vintage Louis Vuitton Steamer Wardrobe Trunk up for grabs

Louis Vuitton Trunks have been revered as an essential collectible for the brand loyalist. That explains why they had the Louis Vuitton Trunks & Toys Exhibition and the launch of pictorial book featuring Louis Vuitton 100 legendary trunks. And now to add to your collection is a rare 56" Louis Vuitton Steamer Wardrobe Trunk. The 4 feet 8 inch tall, 25.5 inch wide and 21.5 inches deep, vintage trunk features Leather Handles and Keys. Price for the French-made trunk is priced available on request

[LL]

Perrier-Jouët celebrates 200 years with the Bi-Centenaire champagne

True delicious wine only grows tastier as it ages. The same goes for a champagne house. And Champagne House Perrier-Jouët knows how to celebrate 200 years of fine spirits in style! The event unveiled an exclusive Perrier-Jouët Bi-Centenaire champagne which is the very first Living Legacy champagne designed to be passed on to future generations. American artist Daniel Arsham brought to the foray a unique diptych sculpture, revealing glimpses of the bottles of the new aged drink which was exclusively designed to express the philosophy of this champagne.
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A rare Louis Vuitton VIP Bookmark keeps the reader in vogue

Ok, I admit I am a bookworm, and I enjoy a good read than people for company, but that's fine if I do it in style, right? If you want to follow suite, then time to act fast! An authentic collector special Louis Vuitton VIP White Multicolor Bookmark with a white base is up for grabs.
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A custom-made Louis Vuitton case to jet-set with prized French wines

Chic travelers can now add another piece of carry-on to their luggage collection. They can jet-set and breathe a sigh of relief while traveling with their prized vintage French wines. Cordier Mestrezat Grands Crus, a French wine maker have taken to encasing their famous wines in a custom made Louis Vuitton carry-on. The luggage is capable of carrying four bottles of wines, all laid down securely in their compartments.

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Marilyn Monroe champagne

There seems to be no end to people’s love affair with Marilyn Monroe. Every passing day we hear of new posthumous honor being conferred in her memory. This time it was the distinguished French champagne house JM Gobillard & Fils who has produced the bubbly spirit for Norwegian based company Rosmersholm. The champagne which is made from 50% Chardonnay and the rest from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier was aged in the cellar for three years before being packaged in a well-designed bottle.
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Summer beauty guide

Dear everyone, the summer is enjoyable yet still have to be careful so that you won't ruined your beauty because of over enjoyed the summer.Therefore here is a little guide for you all out there either enjoying summer holiday etc. Enjoyed the summer!

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Marriott treats New Yorkers to spa services at the Summer with Paradise event

Liking pages or playing games on Facebookhas now become a fad, and hardly anything tangible ever came off it. Not if you decided to put your name on the relevant fan list. As on 23rd of June, fans who hit the like page on Step into Summer” with Paradise by Marriott event, stood a chance to enjoy “free relaxation activities including 10 minute back massages, foot reflexology and dry pedicures” at Worth Square, which is “an open-air pavement pavilion set adjacent to Madison Square Park and directly in front of the Flatiron Building”. After the spa treatment, guests were also treated to free sandals sponsored by designer brand Lindsay Phillips. The Facebook page is dedicate to three of Marriott International brands at the Caribbean and Mexico Resorts namely Marriott Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Renaissance Hotels.
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Tibaldi launches limited edition pens for Bentley Supersports

Tibaldi’s is probably best described for car lovers as a Bentley for your coat pocket. After bringing out the Bentley Collection of pens, and one special Conventional edition later, the writing instruments maker is all set to induct the Continental Supersports inspired piece.
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Asia has more millionaires than Europe but less than North America

We have been seen the shift from the West to the East in everything. While people have only been witnessing or experiencing the changes, now it has been established that Asia is the next super power. According to the 15th annual World Wealth Report by Merrill Lynch's wealth management division and consultancy Capgemini, Asia has more millionaires than Europe and is racing to even over take North America. It stated that the Asia-Pacific region had 3.3 million people worth $1 million or more in 2010. It also said that economies in the region were growing much quicker than the developed nations, accumulating the list of millionaires.
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The special 2011 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport pays tribute to designer Bijan Pakzad

Iranian fashion designer Bijan Pakzad died an unexpected death last month as after suffering a stroke. But not before giving the BugattiVeyron Grand Sport a fitting makeover. Bugatti also released a video on the special edition Veyron Grand Sport that was crafted by the gifted designer.

 
Bugatti Design Director, Achim Anscheidt, who launched the video on behest of Bugatti, explains how the design was developed for the special edition Veyron Grand Sport.
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Tiffany & Co game box is a treasure

Tiffany is a name every gem-loving person would like to be associated with, gender no bar. Out of their rare decorative arts closet comes this beautiful sterling silver game box. Believed to belong to the 1950 circa, this box is designed with the four symbols of the card game in black and red enamel, on the steel white background.
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Bugatti Galibier Concept will emerge as Royale

There is never a moment’s break to slow down surprising and enticing the world with their wonderful creations, the reason they are so loved the world over. Bugatti is just about wrapping up the production of its Veyron and rumor has it that they are planning to start on a production version of its Galibier concept sedan which was released last year.

This time around, the name Galibier might replace the brand’s Royale nameplate. Bugatti Royale is one of the largest and rarest cars in the world and was first introduced by automobile designer and manufacturer Ettore Bugatti to serve royalty.
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Porsche 911 gets shot 10,000 times for your better future

If you are a Porsche 911 lover, watch the video at your own risk. Imagine the amount of damage the car would have undergone to be given this treatment! Apparently the Porsche 911 was donated as charity “after the machine vomited up its engine and entire cooling system”.
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Fendi’s Forever Borsa Hobo is casual yet elegant

When they aren’t running behind furry creatures to strip their skin in the name of fashion, Fendi can come up with pretty good looking bag designs. The Forever Borsa Hobo comes in supple lambskin. This brown bag comes with a golden and tortoise chain linked adjustable shoulder strap. The signature double F ornament is the only loud part in the whole set up making it a bag that can easily be carried around at subtle as well as not too subtle gatherings. It will cost you $1,590.

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Hershey’s Kiss Jewelry collection sparkles with diamonds

If I have to pick between a chocolate and a diamond, I would definitely let go of the precious stone and hang onto my share of chocolate. However it would have been a heart-breaking decision as diamonds stand second to chocolates on my ‘Most Desired’ list. But Hershey’s have decided to lure chocolicious, diamond-clad women (like me) to the Hershey’s Kiss Jewelry Preview and Cocktail Party. Flaunt you passion for Hershey’s Kiss and for a change wear it (and not eat it). The collection of Hershey’s Kiss Jewelry includes diamond studded Kisses shaped from sterling silver and white gold. Also the trademark Hershey’s Kiss plume is not missed in the designs. The collection will be showcased at Dylan’s Candy Bar, NYC on 27th Oct 2009.

[Gawker]

Limited edition "Havaianas by Pinel & Pinel" flip-flop collection to come soon

I am not a big fan of flip-flops, they are too casual for my liking. But if bling flip-flops make it high on your wish list, then you just got something new to try. Brazilian flip flops Havaianas have been blessed by Pinel & Pinel , who have decided to bring to the world a opulent collection of Havaianas Flip Flops. How, you ask?
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Tiffany sets foot in Dubai

Dubai can have some breakfast at Tiffany now with the luxury jeweler having opened its new office at the Emirates Towers. The office will manage the six Tiffany stores in Dubai. The office hopes to reach out to its neighboring countries in the Middle East, the Mediterranean, Turkey, Africa, India as well as central and eastern Europe as it believes the world of fashion and fashion accessories is now looking east wards. This will be the fourth international headquarter of Tiffany & Co after London, Tokyo and Hong Kong aside from its main store on Fifth Avenue, New York City.

[The National]

Chocouture Diamond Collection delights the chic gorgers

Chocolates are appetizing in their own accord and need no enticing for the complete chocoholics. Some makers just take advantage of people’s weaknesses and make their selling point all the more irresistible. The 24k gold and diamond chocolates in the chocouture Diamond Collection falls exactly in that category with its perfect grandeur and edible gold leaf. The single malt Scotch ganache candies are studded with a candy diamond made of sugar. It’s perfectly finished off with a foil of glassine paper inside a faux leather box. They retail just for $105 for a pack of 16 pieces.

[Luxist]

Luxury Junk ship worth $11.7 million goes sinking down the Junkyard

Junk in Chinese is a phonetic work for ‘Joong’ which means a ship. These multi-masts sailing ships were first created by the Chinese around 200 AD. And the world was very close to witnessing the world's largest Chinese Junk ship-cum-luxury hotel Alanzo I, which became a casualty of the global financial recession. Being built at Nagla Bunder, ten kilometers from Thane, the $11,720,995 luxury on sea was set to be a 162 feet long and 33 feet wide timber ship, to cruise Dubai at a six nautical miles per hour.

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The World's costliest cooking pot up for grabs

There is a difference between being a foodie and being a culinary lover. Once you get that sorted, you would know that loving food doesn’t necessarily mean liking pots and pans too. But if you are looking for a way to your man’s heart in style, head over to Changchun, the capital of China's Jilin Province. The Zhuo Zhan department store at Changchun has put on sale its most opulent cooking pot. Set in pure gold, the pot sports gold handles and a gold lid bringing the pot’s weight to 738 grams.

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Ralph Lauren Penthouse furniture collection complements the urbane lifestyle

You can always count on Ralph Lauren to add style to your home or office. After impressing us with the sleek Brigham desk, the great designer has created a line of furniture solely for a Penthouse. The Penthouse furniture collection is a unique combination of classic and contemporary lines with pieces made from lacquered woods and black leather.
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Rare Bentleys take to UK roads to celebrate 75 years of Bentley Drivers Club

What a scene it is going to be … long, winding roads with a train of art on wheels, snaking around in all its brilliance. The Bentley has that effect on people – to get almost poetic. Britain is currently reveling in awe as they witness 50 Bentleys, from 80 years of its history, on its grand tour and covering a total of 3,000 miles.
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New Tourbillon Pen is perfect for a gentleman dressed with matching cufflinks

As spring makes way for summer, you can give your dad the perfect belated father’s day gift with an accessory that can compliment his Christmas gift, the TF Est. 1968 Tourbillon cufflinks best, the classy new TF Est. 1968 “Tourbillon” Pen. Available in a range of variations and finishes as mentioned below, the pen sports the “tourbillon” mounted at a 45° angle on the top of the pen, which can be seen as you pocket your pen. An apt gift for a watch collector, some pens sport a steel with palladium plating for the shimmering look, while come also feature a “a genuine carbon fiber top”. All pens have a two year guarantee.
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Leica unveils limited edition cameras to celebrate 20 years in Vienna

Can you believe it's been 20 years since Leica set shop in Vienna? Well celebrating two decades in the picturesque locale, the well known camera brand has launched three "super limited-edition" versions of their most popular models. Limited to 20 units each, you can pick up the M9-P, M3-P and D-Lux 5 Leica cameras.
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The world’s most expensive ‘haute’ dog now a menu regular!

It was almost a year ago that we had reported about the world’s most expensive Frankie by Manhattan’s Serendipity 3 restaurant. Now the famous 'Serendipity Foot Long Haute Dog' has been put on the menu for the big pocket, hot dog aficionado and will cost a cool $69 for a foot long.
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Zafirro Iridium is the world’s most expensive razor with sapphire blades

When you think of opulence, the first few things that sprout to mind are a fancy car, a huge sea-view bungalow, lots of scintillating jewelry and the likes. We have come across limited edition of razors before and also the previous record holder of the most expensive razor, but this one scores above everything yet - a $100,000 razor for men.
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$263 million property with 3 islands and a mansion off Italy’s Amalfi coast for sale

Hotelier Giovanni Russo has decided that he has had a good life with great luxuries and now its time to sell off his islands and a massive home and travel the world. So buyers interested in owning property in Positano, Italy, off the Amalfi coast can check this out.
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A number plate in Dubai fetches AED1.5 million

OK it’s not as expensive as a 7 digit number plate that sold at UAE, but its worth quite a bomb nonetheless, and interesting too. Why would anyone want to buy a license plate at an auction is really beyond me. Any way, a motor vehicle number plate went under that hammer at a Dubai based auction for the Emirates’ Roads and Transport Authority as the RTA said on Monday. The 72nd edition of the auction saw license plate numbered K 50 that fetched AED1.5m ($408,400). The second most expensive plate, the I 26, fetched AED1.3 million ($353,915), while the plate numbered G-36earned AED1.14 million ($310,357).

Typical Saudi Arabia car plate

The auction on the whole earned a massive AED16.9 million ($4.6 million), thanks to the active participation of around 67 bidders who attended the event.

[ArabianBusiness]

The world's largest emerald goes on display

After the world’s largest diamond, its time for the world’s largest emerald to go out on display, that to in the country it was first discovered, in Colombia. Totaling up to 15,000 carats, the emerald has been kept in its original form right from the time it was found 12 years ago, in Boyaca which is about 47 miles to the north of Bogota. The emerald’s value has been revealed and is tagged as 'unmeasurable'.


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Gold-plated bath accessories glamorized with Swarovski crystals for the Queen

Each room in the house has its due importance and the bathroom is one where most of the unwinding takes place, and I am sure many would agree. There is not much you can compare to fancy and and ritzy-glitzy bathroom designs.
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