Avatar Posted by Lucas 188 days ago (http://feeds.luxist.com)
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Filed under: SpiritsIn our Classicist column about Veuve Clicquot's collaboration with Riva Yachts the other day we fell to musing about Dolce Vita style on the Riviera. Of course, nothing exemplifies seaside sprezzatura quite like Campari, the classic Italian aperitif. The bold red spirit with the read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 208 days ago (http://feeds.luxist.com)
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Filed under: Real Estate DevelopmentsJust how much is the Trump name worth? The plaintiffs in a lawsuit by buyers of luxury condominiums say that condos in buildings that carry the Trump name are worth 36 percent more than units in similar building without the name. The lawsuit was brought by aro read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 210 days ago (http://feeds.luxist.com)
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Filed under: HandbagsYay for big fake jewels! I think this bag is the perfect accessory when your 'little black dress' needs a bit more bling but you're not necessarily looking to be obnoxious. It's the Satin Frame Clutch by Devi Kroell and it's convertible -- use the solid chain or don't (you can read more »
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Filed under: Spirits, Celebrity ShoppingEndorsement deals are a great way for celebrities to make extra money. Increasingly they also seem to be getting the endorsers in trouble because deals usually come with a certain level of brand loyalty. The latest in the hot seat is P. Diddy who has a deal w read more »
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Filed under: HandbagsI like this Versace Stamped Croc Darling Tote because it's neutral, it's generously sized, it has a nice relaxed shape, and (perhaps best of all) it has straps that convert it for backpack wear and side ruching that can be unbuckled to increase capacity. A very real and useful read more »
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Filed under: DiningThe Fleur de Lys restaurant in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay may serve French cuisine but that hasn't stopped them from adapting their own version of an American classic: the hamburger. Called the "Fleurburger 5000" it's no Plain Jane either, featuring a juicy Kobe beef patty topped read more »
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Filed under: Apparel, Handbags, Men's StyleBritish couturier Hardy Amies, whose Savile Row shop opened back in 1946, is launching its first line of women's handbags this month. The new line comprises four key styles "inspired by traditional English luggage and the secret lives of female spies in th read more »
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Filed under: Decor, DiningSub-Zero recently announced an overhaul of its line of built-in models, to be available this fall. What's especially interesting and appealing is that all the air in the line's models will be "scrubbed" by a purification system an average of once every 20 minutes to elimin read more »
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Filed under: JourneysYet another big name is coming to Dubailand. Tatweer, a member of Dubai Holding, has announced a deal with Marvel Entertainment, Inc. to bring a Super Heroes theme park to Dubailand. Mavel includes character such as Spider-Man, The X-Men, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four and The In read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 262 days ago (http://feeds.luxist.com)
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Filed under: Estates, JewelryImagine having the crown shown above placed on your head. You can't do that but you can get a rare glimpse at the ornate creation. The crown is part of the Czech crown jewels currently on display at Prague castle. The gold crown is studded with 96 precious stones includ read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 263 days ago (http://feeds.luxist.com)
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For the next couple of weeks we will be checking out some homes in the most expensive zip codes in the United States, up today, 85253 . This zip code refers to Paradise Valley, Arizona. This small town in the Phoenix metropolitan area is home to a number of golf resorts and hotels and has become a read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 264 days ago (http://feeds.luxist.com)
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Filed under: Big GiversThe NY Times reported a big donation on Wednesday. Kenneth G. Langone, a billionaire financier and a founder of Home Depot will be giving a $100 million donation to New York University Medical Center, which is the same amount he donated anonymously to the center in 1999. In h read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 266 days ago (http://feeds.luxist.com)
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Filed under: Charity, Charity of the DayT.A.G., which stands for "Turning Actions into Good," is an internet based nonprofit charity with a unique spin: instead of collecting money and sending it on towards a specific cause they encourage people to perform acts of kindness for other people. It's ba read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 267 days ago (http://feeds.luxist.com)
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Filed under: JourneysIn Malta's ancient city of Valletta there is a new place to stay. Maison La Vallette is a classic Maltese townhouse that has been designed with wit and an eccentric design sense combining decor from Fornasetti, Alessi, Kartell, Ralph Lauren Home and Wedgewood with baroque Malte read more »
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Filed under: ApparelOnline retailer Bluefly.com is doing its best to keep shoppers coming back. Over the last couple years they have run racy television ads to lure consumers, now after some new financing they have launched a new boutique within the main retailer. B*fly is a new boutique aimed at t read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 271 days ago (http://feeds.luxist.com)
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Filed under: HandbagsPauric Sweeney is considered by many fashion critics as the best purse designer to come out of the last decade. After launching his purse line a few years ago, Sweeney moved his atelier to Italy to work with some of the best craftsmen in the world. And it shows! Fans of his inn read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 271 days ago (http://feeds.luxist.com)
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Filed under: ServicesStarting on April 8th and continuing for ten days, Navigenics will pop-up on a well-known block in SoHo to market their genetic testing kits as well as hosting panel discussions on genetics and other health related programs. These genetic testing kits are designed to screen you read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 272 days ago (http://feeds.luxist.com)
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Filed under: Services, WheelsI think having an excuse to rent a car is fun, and what makes it even funner (yeah, I know that's not really a word!) is to get a really nice car that's comfortable and fun to drive. Now for some people a Mustang convertible might be the height of car-renting luxury, bu read more »
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Avatar Posted by Lucas 272 days ago (http://feeds.luxist.com)
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Filed under: HandbagsPart of the reason I love this bag is simply because the name is so fun: the Juicy Couture Classic Leather Fluffy. Although it is a little rumpled (or "fluffy") looking, all-in-all it's mostly very simple and classic in shape and it comes in just 2 classic colors: brown and bla read more »
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Belvedere vodka has been doing a lot of promotion lately to build their brand. The latest is the Jagger Dagger, a sword designed by Jade Jagger, Mick's daughter and creative director at Garrard. The sword has an 18K white gold studded hilt with 12 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds, 42 pale sapphires read more »
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