The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection: New York Fashion Week 2011

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection: New York Fashion Week 2011.

Last night's Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection fashion show was a rousing kick off to New York Fashion Week Fall 2011 at Lincoln Center. Celebrities like Dita Von Teese, Cat Deeley and Camila Alves walked the runway in designer red dresses to help raise awareness of heart disease as the #1 killer of American women.

 

 Dita Von Teese in Zac Posen

Other participants in this year's show included Ann Curry in Carmen Marc Valvo, Audrina Patridge in Badgley Mischka, Dania Ramirez in Catherine Malandrino, Eva Amurri in Chris Benz, Garcelle Beauvais in Monique Lhuillier, Giuliana Rancic in Notte by Marchesa, Julianne Hough in Swarovski, and Katrina Bowden in Oscar de la Renta, among others. A very pregnant Laila Ali walked in A Pea in the Pod, while Linda Gray in Pamella Roland, Patti LaBelle in Zang Toi, and Suzanne Somers in Ina Soltani all looked radiant.

 

Garcelle Beauvais in Monique Lhuillier and Cat Deeley in Alberta Ferretti

Natasha Bedingfield in Reem Acra closed the show, performing her song "Strip Me" accompanied only by a guitar.

 

Camila Alves in Kaufman Franco and Natasha Bedingfield in Nicole Miller

Walking the red carpet to support partner Camila Alves was Matthew McConaughey, while Susan Sarandon cheered on daughter Eva Amurri, and Bill Rancic accompanied wife Giuliana. Lisa Rinna, Kat DeLuna, Nigel Barker, Miss J Alexander, Jay Manuel, Johnny Weir, Countess Luann deLesseps, Carson Kressley, Mary Amons, and Sonja Morgan were also in attendance.

Love the dresses? For the third consecutive year, The Heart Truth, in partnership with Clothes Off Our Back, will auction a selection of designer dresses worn by celebrities in the fashion show. Proceeds will benefit the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health and will be used to further efforts related to women’s heart health awareness and research. 

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Celebs Get a Jump on Spring Trends

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Celebs Get a Jump on Spring Trends.

As The Fashion Spot recently reported, Spring 2011 runway trends include pajama pants, below-the-knee skirts, and the return of the bell bottom. Celebrities seem to be paying attention, as they've been getting a jump on these spring trends.

M.I.A. was spotted in these acid wash pajama pants at Sydney International Airport, while Whitney Port wore her own high-waisted, tye-dyed pair in Beverly Hills.

English model Lisa Snowdon wore this below-the-knee dress on the set of a recent Marks & Spencer photo shoot in Miami, and Elen Rivas wore this long tartan skirt with pink lace-up booties.

Kim Kardashian has embraced the 70s trend in this flowery top, knitted vest, and baby blue bell bottom jeans that eclipse her feet. Kristin Cavallari, former star of The Hills, stepped out in a slimmer flare.

If celebs are already embracing these trends, it's likely they are here to stay!

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Camila Alves Talks Muxo Handbags

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Camila Alves Talks Muxo Handbags.

Long before Camila Alves ever set foot on a red carpet, or had paparazzi on her heels, the former Shear Genius host was a model. It was only a matter of time before Alves followed in the footsteps of model greats Cindy Crawford and Heidi Klum, transforming into a fashion forward mother and designer. Muxo, Alves' handbag line, was created alongside her mother, and draws inspiration from her travels across the globe, pairing soft leathers in a subtle and striking color palette. 

 

theFashionSpot: The colors are just incredible. Soft blushes, muted purple...

Camila Alves: I was a little bit like "oh, purple." It's fun but it's not over the top.

tFS: These bags are great accents to complete an outfit! Just the right amount of flare.
CA: That's the whole point of the bag. You don't need to have a thousand accessories; if you have your outfit, it can be as simple as jeans and a t-shirt, or it can be very sophisticated. You put on the handbag and it will close the outfit.

 

tFS: Is it hard to design for such a large audience?

CA: One thing that I really wanted to keep, was that sometimes when you go to do things for the masses, the quality of the leather – of the product – doesn't stay the same, and we really worked hard to have the leather be as good, to have a great touch. The handbags are light, we use a linen lining, it's very sophisticated and clean. We have a great product.  I'm excited about it!

 

tFS: What's it like designing with your mom?

CA: We work together, we do everything together. My mom is the one who went to school for that so she has about three design degrees. She went to three different schools for it, she's like the expert, she can do everything from beginning to end. All the stages. I learn a lot with her. We do everything together, I'll do a trip and I'll tell her the colors that I saw or the things that I saw and then she'll come up with an idea. I'm really good with closing the product. We balance it off of each other, we do everything together, in terms of creating the handbag. It's fun and it's great, but it's also very tricky.

tFS: Do you ever butt heads when designing?

CA: Yeah, we work great together, but of course, we do butt heads. We're mother and daughter, that's gotta happen.

tFS: We love seeing your glamorous looks on the red carpet. Did any celebrities influence this line?

CA: No, because the line doesn't come from anybody. It doesn't come from me or from my mother or an actress or an actor. It doesn't come from that. The line comes from places that I've been, it's a lot of inspiration from nature. A lot of colors are earth tones, darts, and the stitching. A lot of the stuff is mostly inspired by trips. Brazil, New York, Grand Canyon. I don't really follow what trend is out there, what people are doing. We basically go on what we like and what we saw, and think we should share with people. We put it out there.

Muxo handbags are available at mymuxo.com.

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Luxe Life: Hollywood's Strangest Beauty Treatments

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Luxe Life: Hollywood's Strangest Beauty Treatments.

Mila Kunis looked gorgeous at the Golden Globes. Perfect hair, beautiful dress, glowing skin from a $7,000 ruby and diamond facial, courtesy of Scott Vincent-Borba. Wait, huh? Yes, Mila luxuriated in a spa treatment that cost more than most people's mortgage to have perfectly poreless skin the night of the Globes, and she certainly isn’t the first celebrity to shell out big bucks for a beauty procedure. Check out our list of Hollywood’s craziest – and most expensive! – treatments.

 

Eyelash Extensions

One of the tamer are more pervasive new beauty treatments is eyelash extensions. Ashley Greene, Nicole Kidman, and Leighton Meester are all fans of this relatively painless treatment in which a technician applies single strands of synthetic eyelashes to your natural lashes, one at a time.  The result is long, thick lashes (and no need for mascara) for four to eight weeks. Popular Hollywood salon, Makeup Mandy, charges $350 for this indulgence.


The Holistic Facial

Terri Lawton, who specializes in “age management”, has created a Holistic Facial, incorporating a combination of Cranial Sacral Therapy and Energy work. Mindful of the body/mind/spirit connection, Lawton addresses your “beauty chi” with this procedure. Her gorgeous clientele includes Demi Moore, Rachel Weisz, Kerri Russel, Jude Law, Kate Bosworth, and Naomi Watts. Oh, and prices are upon request. Read: expensive! 


Snake Venom Facial

Before you let the name freak you out, be comforted by the fact that there are no actual snakes involved in this facial. The serum in this treatment simply mimics the effects of venom. In other words, it relaxes the face the same way venom will relaxes a snake's prey. The result?  Improved elasticity in the skin, which reduces the appearance of fine lines, and helps to bond skin cells. A bit like Botox, but without a needle, or thankfully, a snake bite! Gwyneth Paltrow and Debra Messing have been known to shell out $200 for this treatment.

Ultimate Total Body Hydra-Dermbrasion Resurfacing

When Ellen DeGeneres, Cher, and Charlize Theron need to be paparazzi-ready, they head to Ole Hendriksen for total body hydra-dermabrasion. For a mere $395, they get an in-depth, full-body facial. According to the skin expert's publicists, "professional grade, high-efficacy serums deeply penetrate the skin and LED light therapy delivers unsurpassed results."  The face, neck, décolleté, arms, elbows, thighs, knees, and back, all get "renewed, hydrated, and refined" in this 110-minute anti-aging treatment.  Sounds good to us!

Leech Therapy

Demi Moore, who always seems to be at the forefront of cutting-edge beauty treatments, is a fan of this bizarre procedure. Also known as Hirudotherapy, the procedure denotes the use of medicinal leeches for purposes of detoxifying the body. It focuses on the release of blood from the deeper parts of the body and dates back to the medieval period. Yikes. Demi's a gorgeous woman, but we’re going to have to drawn the line here!

 

Diamond Massage

Soothe your aching back – with diamonds! This luxury treatment is delivered in the client's home by Spa on Location, which teamed up with Hearts on Fire (yes, the diamond company). Their "Dream Girl" Diamond massage uses $1 million in loose diamonds to rid your body of "electromagnetic toxins" from the everyday exposure to cell phones, computers and microwaves. The cost of the massage? $25,000!
 

Fish Hair

A few years back, it was reported that Catherine Zeta-Jones spent $470 on a liquified sturgeon roe (caviar) treatment for her hair. Supposedly, it is what gives her brown tresses the shine she’s famous for. According to reports, the lavish treatment also includes truffles and eggs. The Beluga caviar is flown in from Iran five days ahead.

Platinum Nails

In 2005, Allure, Essie Cosmetics, Platinum Guild International (PGI), and British platinum supplier Johnson Matthey, joined forces to create the nail polish “I Do” which is made with powdered platinum. The first batch came in a special platinum bottle designed by Henry Dunay, and is valued at $55,000, while a regular bottle went for about $250. When you compare them, the latter doesn’t seem so bad!

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Iman: What's in My Bag?

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Iman: What's in My Bag?

It is rare in the fashion industry for a newbie model to land Vogue as her first gig but, for some, popping onto the scene gracing the pages of a world-renowned publication is simply how it’s done. Case in point: Somali-born supermodel Iman, an industry pioneer, who has been a muse for designers including Versace and Calvin Klein, in addition to working with legendary photographers, Helmut Newton, Richard Avedon, and Annie Leibovitz.

Founder and CEO of her namesake cosmetic line created for women of color, Iman's endless achievements include book author, wife and mother, in addition to her ground-breaking fashion career. Combined with a seemingly haughty attitude on Bravo’s The Fashion Show, we thought Iman would be the perfect candidate to launch What’s in My Bag?, a new series on theFashionSpot giving you an exclusive sneak peek into the personal makeup bags of celebrities, top makeup artists, stylists, and other industry leaders.

theFashionSpot: With your busy schedule, I am sure you are constantly on the go. What makeup items do you carry in your bag that you cannot live without?

Iman: The two beauty products that I always keep in my handbag are IMAN Cream to Powder Foundation and IMAN After Glow Bronzer.  IMAN Cream to Powder Foundation gives you the flawless look you want, leaving you with a truly natural appearance while IMAN After Glow Bronzer gives you a glamorous sheen with a flawless finish.

 

tFS: Your skin always looks radiant and flawless, what do you carry in your bag in terms of skin care?

Iman: My go-to, must have skincare product is our IMAN Time Control Liquid Assets Skin Refresher Lotion. It contains natural botanical ingredients such as Aloe Vera, Chamomile and Comfrey that soothes, cleanses and moisturizes your skin. With my hectic schedule, this is something that I can’t live without.

tFS: Would you be willing to share a personal skin care tip you swear by?
Iman: The biggest beauty secret I learned is from my mother, and that is it’s never too early for good skincare. The skin you take care of in your teens, and 20s is the skin you will inherit in your 30s, 40s and beyond. So products that protect, like SPF, are a must.

tFS: If you were stranded on a deserted island, what is the ONE thing you could not live without and why?

Definitely IMAN Cover Cream enriched with minerals as a concealer. It hides a multitude of sins and would keep me looking flawless until rescue!

(We were hoping for her answer to be David Bowie, but we can definitely respect a woman who strives to remain flawless in emergency situations!)

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2011 SAG Awards: Red Carpet Beauties

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents 2011 SAG Awards: Red Carpet Beauties.

In line with the night’s fashion trend of simple gowns at this year’ SAG Awards, beauty looks were either clean, sleek, and pulled together, or chic, long, and loose – when it came to the hair, of course. Julianne Marguilies, right, opted for the sleek look with a tight ponytail with hair parted in the middle to complement her strapless red-hued Yves Saint Laurent gown. 

Amy Adams also chose to pull her hair back, while Jenna Fischer wore a slightly looser ponytail, letting her curls out. Simple updos graced the red carpet, which was no surprise as they are a wonderful complement to strapless looks, especially the more detailed ones. Angie Harmon looked beautiful in her simple updo, as did Natalie Portman and Kate Mara. Those who wore their hair down were slightly more daring, given that it was raining the day of the SAG Awards. Thankfully, plenty of personal assistants were on hand to make sure none of the stars had any frizz in sight.

 

Opting for the chic, free flowing look, were stars like Hilary Swank (with shoulder-length loose curls, above left), Sarah Hyland, (in longer loose curls, which were key in adding visual interest to her simple orange Max Mara strapless gown), and a pregnant Jane Krakowski, who was glowing as she walked the red carpet with her blond mane of loose curls brushing the shoulder of her Badgley Mischka cocktail dress.

 

While they deserve kudos for going out on a limb, the stars that opted for more fussy hair looks, ultimately flopped. Case in point, The Office star Ellie Kemper, whose oddly draped blue halter gown was only made worse by her bangs and lopsided hair look. Similarly, Winona Ryder’s sloppy up-do (above, right) and January Jones' attempt at creating the sexy siren look (above), fell flat.

When it came to makeup trends, one might have expected to see lots of cat eyes and crimson lips to bring life to the neutral hues that dominated the red carpet, but a clean makeup look with neutral lips and soft smoky eyes was the direction most stars went in for this year’s awards ceremony. Amy Adams, Natalie Portman, Eva Longoria, Lea Michele, and Hilary Swank, were just a few of the stars who kept things clean with this beauty look.

Even stars like Kim Kardashian (right), who usually opt for a more done-up beauty style, went for a toned down beauty look this year. The looks at the 2011 SAG Awards were entirely different than what we recently saw at the 2011 Golden Globes, so only time will tell what's in store for the 2011 Oscars!

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Haute Couture Spring 2011: Best in Beauty

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Haute Couture Spring 2011: Best in Beauty.

Couture week always presents the most innovative and captivating looks in fashion, but for most of us, owning a dress that costs upwards of five figures is merely a dream. Fear not, the most interesting garments often come with the most interesting beauty looks, which are easy to try at home.

Chanel (left) and Valentino (right) Haute Couture Spring 2011

Chanel’s uniquely winged eyes are perfect for a night out, but notice the sheer pink under the outside corner, also seen at Valentino. Most of us shy away from pink and red tones around the eye for fear of looking tired (or worse), but a quick swipe of your favorite blush to the eye can add a rosy tone to your look, and you can even forgo the traditional cheek color if you dare.

 Dior (left) and Jean Paul Gaultier (right) Haute Couture Spring 2011

For those of you with a flair for the dramatic, look to Dior’s saturated eye colors for inspiration. For a simpler look, take inspiration from the extreme eye by adding a bright pop of eye shadow when you're applying a standard smoky eye. Also, the disjointed eyeliner coming up from the bottom lash-line could add individuality to your standard makeup routine without being over the top.

Drama may be intriguing, but shy away from the strong brow as seen at Jean Paul Gaultier if you’re not seeking attention. It may be best to steal the soft kohl wings or bright red lips to add to your arsenal of beauty looks.

The overall blush tones seen at Elie Saab (right) perfectly matched the whimsical collection, but beware: if you are recreating this look, make sure to consider the color tone of your skin, as it may not suit those with olive or very pink skin tones.

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Lady Gaga Wants You to Smell Like Blood and Semen

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Lady Gaga Wants You to Smell Like Blood and Semen.

Word is out that Lady Gaga will be releasing a fragrance of her very own, but unlike every other celebrity perfume, hers might actually make people smell worse. The pop star’s fragrance, which will be available in Spring 2012, will allegedly smell like a combination of blood and semen! She has named the special scent Monster, in reference to her fans, but perhaps because of its frightening odor as well.

 

Honestly, we can’t say we expected anything different from the woman in meat dresses and straight jackets – we give her credit for staying true to her controversial self. But what we want to know is: will anyone actually wear this fragrance? Surely we can count on a “Little Monster” or two to invest in Lady Gaga’s newest creation, but is it something we’ll spritz on as we’re leaving the house, or will it sit on our shelves forever as Gaga memorabilia? One thing is for sure: we can’t wait to see what she does with the bottle!

As much as we want to declare this scent a Gaga original, she is actually not the first one to come up with bodily fluids as a fragrance. Etat Libre D'Orange has a fragrance on the market called Sécrétions Magnifiques, but in addition to blood and semen, that particular concoction contains a hint of sweat and saliva too. Ew.

So what do you think? Will you gag when you get a whiff of Gaga’s fragrance or is the trendsetting pop icon on to something?

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Condé Nast's Travel Awards

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Condé Nast's Travel Awards.

Condé Nast Johansens Luxury Travel Guide has recently announced the recipients of the 2011 Awards for Excellence in the Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific Islands. From 270 hotels and resorts, they have selectively chosen 29 to receive this prestigious award. These properties were chosen based on their dedication to being supreme in service and providing high quality to all of their customers. With this user friendly guide in their hands, travelers can learn about these various hotels and resorts and make an informed decision. Each guide contains photographs, hotel specifics, rates, and most importantly contact information for the hotel of their choice. An award from Condé Nast is highly impressive to both the travelers and the other hotels who aspire to one day be the recipient of such a coveted award.

And the winners are:

ATLANTIC, CARIBBEAN & PACIFIC

Most Excellent Resort:
Hotel Guanahani & Spa, Saint-Barthélemy

Most Excellent Small Resort:
Horned Dorset Primavera, Puerto Rico

Most Excellent Romantic Hideaway:
Jade Mountain at Anse Chastanet, St. Lucia (pictured)

Most Excellent Spa Resort:
Parrot Cay & COMO Shambhala Retreat, Turks & Caicos

Most Excellent Eco Resort:
Curtain Bluff, Antigua

SOUTH AMERICA

Most Excellent Beach Hotel:
Vila Naiá – Paralelo 17o, Brazil

Most Excellent Hotel:
Royal Palm Hotel, Galápagos, Ecuador

Most Excellent Romantic Hideaway:
Ponta dos Ganchos, Brazil

Most Excellent Spa Hotel:
Kurotel Medical Longevity Center and Spa, Brazil

Most Excellent Lodge:
Las Balsas Gourmet Hotel & Spa, Argentina

Most Excellent Eco Resort:
Indigo Patagonia Hotel & Spa, Chile

MÉXICO & CENTRAL AMERICA

Most Excellent Resort:
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa, México

Most Excellent Spa Hotel:
Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort, Costa Rica

Most Excellent Hotel:
Las Mañanitas Hotel, Garden Restaurant & Spa, México

Most Excellent Romantic Hideaway:
Las Alamandas Resort, México

Most Excellent Beach Hotel:
Imanta Resorts Punta Mita, México

Most Excellent Lodge:
Chan Chich Lodge, Belize

Most Excellent Eco Resort:
Hotel Punta Islita, Costa Rica

U.S.A. & CANADA

Most Excellent Hotel:
The Setai, FL

Most Excellent Ranch:
Hidden Meadow Ranch, AZ

Most Excellent Inn:
The Goodstone Inn & Estate, VA

Most Excellent Small Hotel:
Hôtel Quintessence, QC

Most Excellent Country House Hotel
Blantyre, MA

Most Excellent Romantic Hideaway:
Post Ranch Inn, CA

Most Excellent Lodge:
Bernardus Lodge, CA

Most Excellent Spa Hotel:
Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, BC

Most Excellent Golf Resort:
Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, SC

Most Excellent Eco Resort:
Wickaninnish Inn, BC

THE AMERICAS, CARIBBEAN, ATLANTIC & PACIFIC

Most Excellent Service:
Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada

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Prada Gets Vibrant for Spring

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Prada Gets Vibrant for Spring .

Prada SS11 is quite unordinary compared to the season’s trend of all-white show openers.

Prada surprises us with bright orange, hot pink, lime green and fluorescent yellow (setting the tone for the new big trend of neon color!). Also, while many designers have looked to the ’70s for spring 2011, Prada’s color palette was the only thing remotely ’70s-inspired. The collection reminded us of Mexico, Brazil and maybe even Puerto Rico because of its form-fitting dresses with drop-waist ruffles that were simply to die for! We also love the oversized striped sombreros. We are thrilled that we finally have a spring collection that is just so much fun and that being said: It’s hard to pin this collection to any distinct decade because it was so modern and bright and forward-thinking.

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Christian Dior Spring Couture Collection 2011

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Christian Dior Spring Couture Collection 2011.

John Galliano gave haute couture a breath of fresh air with the debut of Christian Dior Spring Couture Collection 2011.

Galliano brought the new "it" factor, 3D, to his clothes in a remarkable way. Channeling the artistry of acclaimed fashion illustrator, Rene Gruau, Galliano found a way to make all of his garments pop on the runway. Each piece mirroring the fashion illustration from which it was inspired. He added shadows by layering tulle and created lines in his garments that were a reflection of an illustrator’s pen. He used colors rich and bold that blended into one another to provide depth and texture. How he envisioned this masterpiece was astounding. He enhanced the silhouettes and exaggerated the pieces to be walking images of illustrations.

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H&M's Plus Size Line

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents H&M's Plus Size Line.

H&M is launching a plus size collection that’s only available online exclusively in Europe.
The 20-piece collection includes skirts, cardigans, tops and lingerie in a 50s style theme. The one-shot one-collection will be available online at the beginning of March. The sizes are expected to run 8-24. The only problem here is that H&M online is only available to customers in Austria, Denmark, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Finland, Germany, Norway and Sweden. So what happens to the other plus sized H&M lovers around the world? What about the US? Why can’t we also get in on the fun? Maybe H&M will realize the demand and make the plus size line available in stores around the world in the near future.

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Abu Dhabi’s Galleria at Sowwah Square

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Abu Dhabi’s Galleria at Sowwah Square.

A shopping, dining and entertainment complex has been created in Abu Dhabi.

Gulf Related, a joint venture of Related Companies and Gulf Capital, along with Marvin Traub, the international retail consultant, are the masterminds behind what is now called The Galleria at Sowwah Square. Sowwah Square is a 5-million-square-foot-mixed-use project by Mubadala Development Co. that has been under construction for the past three years. Now The Galleria, 225,000 sq. ft. of retail space and 125,000 sq. ft. of restaurants, will be a major element of the area. Sowwah Square will also open Rosewood and Four Seasons hotels during fall 2012 and spring 2013. The architect for The Galleria is Elkus-Manfredi, who will build a waterfront level that’ll contain 50 luxury retailers.

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Valentino Couture Spring 2011

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Valentino Couture Spring 2011 .

Valentino’s Couture spring 2011 collection has his name written all over it.

Seems as if creative directors Pier Paolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiur plan for pure elegance worked. The collection, filled with nude dresses is chic, sophisticated and absolutely gorgeous. There are a few fire red pieces just to give a little spice, but they’re still complementary to the style of elegance. The collection is mostly dresses of maxi length and knee length, but there are a few pieces that are maxi length and knee length skirts matched with tops. There are also a few jackets that can be worn as dresses and are as stylish as the dresses themselves. The creative directors switched up the pieces towards the end with a lovely floral print. -Damonica Boone

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Heidi Klum Inks Fragrance Deal

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Heidi Klum Inks Fragrance Deal.

It seems like Heidi Klum can do it all! She just inked a deal with Coty to produce a scent called “Shine” which will probably debut sometime in September.This is one of many collaborations Klum has going on right now, from maternity lines with A Pea in the Pod to active wear collections with New Balance. "Heidi has a unique position in the market,” said Steve Mormoris, senior vice president of global marketing for Coty Beauty. “She is not just a supermodel or a celebrity — she is also a businesswoman. She is very multifaceted — we plan to create a fragrance which celebrates all of those facets.” Also, Klum is involved in reshaping the Coty-owned Astor Cosmetics brand which she’ll be both serving as an artistic director and adviser; and we cannot help but admire her! -Vanessa Lambert.

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Quick guide to Paris during Couture

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Quick guide to Paris during Couture.

With the couture shows well and truly underway and Paris at it’s flamboyant best, here’s five ways to make the most of the city of lights.

1. Take time for tea at Laudurée’s exquisite tea salon at 16 rue Royale. After witnessing whippet-thin models stalk down the runway you might not feel like indulging in bitter chocolate, pistachio or orange blossom macaroons (just try to resist), but it is the perfect prelude to a turn about the tuileries.

2. Brush up on recent fashion history at Les Arts Decoratifs (the museum of decorative arts, just a skip away from le Louvre). Les années 1990-2000 spans a pivotal and at times radical ten years in the industry with the exhibition featuring 150 designs selected from icons like Martin Margiela, Issey Miyake and Alexander McQueen.

3. Take a stroll down rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré past YSL, Givenchy, Hermes, Lanvin, and Prada, then take a left onto rue Cambon and make your way to number 31 where Chanel’s flagship store awaits. If there’s still time, duck to Colette store for the latest, coolest, most covetable everything.
 
4. Hotel Costes is the place to dine for the people watching alone. With its sumptuous interior and super-chic clientele it’s possible you might have trouble focusing on the menu (don’t miss dish: le tigre qui pleure). But be warned, reservations are taken on the day and they’re as hard to obtain as a ringside seat at the shows.

5. Join the long list of fabulously famous patrons to have graced the opulent surrounds of The Ritz Paris. Perch on the plush banquettes of Bar Vendôme sipping Champagne and channelling the likes of Marlene Dietrich, Ernest Hemingway, and the inimitable Coco Chanel.

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Original Michael Keaton Batmobile

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Original Michael Keaton Batmobile.

Batmobiles from Tim Burton’s Batman Returns is officially up for auction, and the bidding wraps up in mere hours. According to the seller, this car was the best of the three used for filming, and comes with full documentation for the discerning collector. Power is served up by a Chevrolet 350 cubic-inch V8 with Hedman headers and an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold that bumps power north of 200 ponies.

This particular Batmobile also comes with hydraulics for easy loading and unloading, which you’ll use because the auction also throws in a custom trailer for transportation. As of right now, the bidding has ratcheted up to $311,000 with the reserve price not yet met. The Buy It Now price is set at $499,000, and the vehicle is located in Clearwater, Florida.

The seller says that if no one reaches the reserve price before the eBay Motors auction comes to a close, the car will be auctioned on live television instead, which probably means it will appear in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Supper Clubs a Comeback at Ritz Carlton, Palm Beach

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Supper Clubs a Comeback at Ritz Carlton, Palm Beach.

The Ritz Carlton, Palm Beach is harking back to this age of refinery and elegance by bringing back the concept of Supper Clubs. They will be reinstating this concept at their re-opened restaurant, Angle. It used to be an American supper-club featuring classic appetizers, cocktail shaker libations, drought beers and award winning wine wall.

This place also uses locally grown ingredients and seasonal South Florida specialities. The list of delicacies is mouth watering and includes dishes such as Florida Stone Crabs, Taylor Bay Scallops with Corn Puree and Pomegranate, Celeriac Soup with Raisins and Peanut Marshmallow, and Five Color Hydroponic Baby Beets with Endive, Baby Fennel and Clementines.

From the entree you can pick out Gulf Coast Red Snapper with Heart of Palm and Vanilla Vinaigrette, Braised Short Ribs and Prime Natural New York 28 Day, Dry Aged Steak, and Nature Farm Veal Chop with a Natural Veal Reduction among others. The interiors have been made to resemble the Supper Clubs of yesteryears. Guests can also sit at the Chef’s favorite Onyx Tasting table, an underlit onyx and amber table featuring the Far Niente Experience with wines and chef’s plates coming in for the guests to savour.

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Designer Bio: Prabal Gurung

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Designer Bio: Prabal Gurung.

As one of this year’s CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists, Prabal Gurung has a fresh, modern, and superbly unique vision as a fashion designer. Gurung showed a sexy yet alluringly subtle collection at Spring 2011 New York Fashion Week, impressing the fashion industry as a new designer to watch. It wasn’t until Fall 2010 that he first showed his designs at Bryant Park. Gurung derives his inspirations from all around the world, and then he transforms his stimuli into three-dimensional wearable works of art.

Gurung was born in Singapore and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal. He first became interested in fashion in New Delhi, India, where he studied at the National Institute of Fashion Technology. From there, Gurung traveled to places like Melbourne and London, where he worked with stylists and designers on fashion shows and international publications. After years of traveling, Gurung moved to New York City in 1999, where he became an intern at Donna Karan and a student at Parsons School of Design. After his Parsons education, Gurung worked for two years at Cynthia Rowley on the design team. These experiences brought him to Bill Blass, where he worked as Design Director for five years. This is when Gurung decided to go on his own and launch his line, the self-titled, PRABAL GURUNG.

Since launching his own line, Gurung has dressed many celebrated women of today, including First Lady Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Demi Moore, and Zoe Saldana, just to list a few. He was the recipient of the 2010 Ecco Domani Fashion Fund Award, as well as a nominee for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Swarovski Womenswear Award, and continued to become a finalist. His vision for womenswear seems to be what the world of fashion desperately needs, and the industry’s leading style icons covet his pieces. His collections are sold all over the world, as well as online.

 
“We’ve had a decade of tight skirts and vulgar dresses, and I wanted to make a statement about something different,” said Gurung. The industry is waiting with high hopes to see what Gurung’s point of view will bring to the world of fashion in the future. 

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Cartier de Lune Fragrance

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents fragrance news about Cartier de Lune Fragrance.

Luxury jewelry house Cartier is launching a new white floral fragrance this winter called Cartier de Lune. Cartier perfumer Mathilde Laurent perfected the juice.

The eau de toilette features bright top notes of pink pepper and juniper berries; a heart of honeysuckle, wild rose, cyclamen, bindweed and lily of the valley; and warm base notes of white musk and sandalwood.

The bottle is the color of the sky at dusk and features a silver top with beading detail reminiscent of a Cartier necklace that bears the same name.

Cartier de Lune is an eau de toilette bottled at 1.5oz for $75. The fragrance is available at luxury retailers including Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.


 Cartier de Lune Fragrance. Courtesy of Cartier

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