Its a rainy day in the middle of Spring. If I could pay someone to bring the sun here I would! Aspinal’s Gent Umbrellas are the only thing that makes me glad to see the rain. These gorgeous umbrellas have a malacca cane, the signature of truly classic quality gentleman’s cane umbrella, and are priced at just under $300 CDN. I can imagine Sean Connery walking down a cobble stone street in a three piece suit, swinging one of these…….I love old men with money that are slightly good looking.
This eco house, designed to look like an orchid, was just sold for a world record 7.2 million pounds (14.2 million USD). It’s located in a former gravel pit in Gloucestershire. The purchaser has chosen to remain anonymous, but it is rumored to be someone in the entertainment industry. I can’t imagine spending 7.2 million pounds on something that looks like a dinosaur dropping in an old gravel pit. Call me drunk….cause I usually am.
Yves Saint Laurent died Sunday at his Paris home after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. He was 71 years old. A bit of the world’s glamour has died with him.
I have always wanted to explore the Amazon but sleeping in a shack with large bugs and no running water is where my pool boy lives, not me. Oh Ronaldo! So, I almost spit out my morning mimosa when I came across the M/V Aqua. This luxury mini-voyage takes you to Peru, the Amazon, or the Pacaya Samiria Reserve with the luxuries of gazing out to the jungle while you enjoy a meal in the fabulous dining room, shopping at the on-board boutique or resting in your California king-sized bed. The 7 night cruise in the master suite starts at $4,900 per person. I hope we run into one of those undiscovered tribes. I bet they are dying for some decent hair products.
Some luxury yachts can be on the gaudy side. They have too many gold fixtures, overstuffed furniture and frilly interiors for my liking. However, if you’re like me you seek the sleek and modern, I want a yacht with an exterior and interior to reflect that. Well take a look at Pershing’s 115. The winner of the Italian Style Mega Yacht Award in 2004, this beauty combines luxury, comfort and style. The Pershing 115 was designed by Fulvio De Simoni, the Pershing and Ferretti Group Engineers and an abundance of staff and took them a total of 18 months to perfect this incredible machine. As the saying goes - good things come to those who wait.
New from the domus design collection is the b&w 90 side table. Selling for $5289, this side table is perfect for storing books and bundles of cash you want to keep out of sight. The table is available in lacquered matte red or black and features a silver plated mirror top. Which is perfect for when your cutting your….nails.
I want everything that relates to the summer and the outdoors jam packed into one ring. Dior’s Diorette Yellow Gold Ring read my mind. Assembled by hand, the 18k yellow gold ring features a diamond and amethysts. The Dior UK website features the complete Diorette line. The Diorette Yellow Gold Ring is priced at $5,550.00 - I’ll take one for each finger!
Just like the Rolex Tower, another famous name brand is looking towards the sky in Dubai. I am a poet and didn’t know it. Anyways…the Burj Dubai, which is anticipated to be the tallest tower in the world when completed in 2008, will feature one of the world’s first Armani Hotels. When complete, the Armani Hotel Dubai will feature 160 guest rooms and suites, a variety of restaurants and a spa covering more than 40,000 square meters. Adding to the luxury of the hotel are the 144 luxury residential suites, which will be personally designed by the celebrated Italian designer and will feature his home furnishing line, Armani Casa.
Another luxury automaker has jumped on the hybrid bandwagon. The new LS600hl is the latest and most expensive addition to the Lexus line. Lexus says the V-8/hybrid combo equals modern V-12 power, more than 430 horsepower and a 5.2-second 0-60 mph time. The LS features two small cameras that monitor for cars, people, and other solid objects that could cause a collision, and a third camera monitors the driver’s head. If his or her eyes don’t seem to be on the object ahead, the LS gives the driver a warning chime and flashing light, then gently applies brakes, then amplifies their intensity. I think instead of a warning chime the steering wheel should shock you with electricity. That would keep people’s eyes on the road!
Richard is whiter than my porcelain veneers, so this item is perfect for him - Natura Bisse Sun Defense Sport Spray with SPF 30 is available at Neiman Marcus. The $120 US spray lotion is for all skin types and has anti-aging and moisturizing ingredients. If only he could even get a tan.