12.14.2007

Bobbi Brown Luxe Brush Collection


Bobbi Brown's Luxe Brush Collection is available exclusively at NeimanMarcus.
This brush collection features 10 luxurious brushes hand-crafted with 24-karat gold accents and ebony handles.

The set comes in a collector's edition box crafted in genuine leather. Also includes a portable leather case for travel.

Brushes in set: Eye Shade, Eye Shadow, Ultra Fine Eye Liner, Eye Brow, Face Blender, Bronzer, Blush, Powder, Foundation, and Concealer.

Macallan 55-year-old single malt


Macallan, is selling a 55-year-old single malt in a Lalique crystal container in a limited edition for C$12,000 ($11,840).

Only 420 will be sold worldwide.

"You very seldom encounter 55-year-old whiskies because the chances for the whiskey to continue to age beautifully, to continue to interact with the wood in such a way that it remains nice and positive and harmonious are rare as the whisky grows older," said Marc Laverdiere of Macallan.

JK Rowling magic tales 1.95 million pounds


JK Rowling's hand-written, illustrated book of wizardry fetched a record 1.95 million pounds ($3.98 million) at auction in London reports Reuters

"The Tales of Beedle the Bard" had been expected to go for up to 50,000 pounds at the Sotheby's sale.

The buyer was from London dealer Hazlitt, Gooden and Fox, the auctioneer said.

"There was applause when it reached one million and more when it finished," a Sotheby's spokesman said. "Bidding lasted about 10 minutes with four or five bidders in the room and the same number on the phones."

Gucci by Gucci


Developed by perfumer Ilias Ermenidis, Gucci by Gucci features guava, raspberry, pear, chamomile, Tahitian Tiare flower, orange blossom, spider lily, patchouli, honey and musk notes. The patchouli and fruit, are strong in the opening reports nowsmellthis.

Gucci by Gucci is available in 50 ($80) and 75 ml ($100) Eau de Parfum and in matching Shower Gel & Body Lotion. It is currently exclusive to Neiman Marcus, Saks, and Gucci boutiques.

U'Luvka Vodka



U'Luvka vodka
is inspired by a 16th century royal Polish vodka enjoyed by monarchs. The vodka is Imported from Poland and made with rye, barley and wheat. It is distilled three times.

The vodka comes with legless glasses and companion ice bucket - designed to cradle the glasses. The signature bottle of U'luvka retails for approximately $59.95 and the Friendship, Love and Pleasure presentation with two glasses is priced at $84.95.

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Jaquet Droz/Mechanical Poetry




This book explains why experts around the world seek out Jaquet Droz's rare and unique objects.

It all started with one of the greatest watchmakers of the eighteenth century. Pierre Jacquet Droz, who opened his studio in 1738 at La Chaux-de-Fonds and made history with his richly enameled musical watches and his android automata, which were popular in all the European courts. Today, with more than a dozen different models issued in limited editions, Jaquet Droz mostly captivates collectors in search of unique timepieces. Remaining loyal to a mechanical tradition and to the spirit of invention that filled its predecessors, the brand has carried on its reputation, attracting more and more recognition from the watch world.

12.13.2007

American Fashion


American Fashion is a richly illustrated celebration of the history of fashion in this country. Commissioned by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), AMERICAN FASHION is a visual journey beginning with the protean creators in Hollywood and New York during the1930s and the significant and creative expansion that took place in the years surrounding World War II. The book follows this evolution from the little known talents of the postwar years transitioning to the ensuing 1950s when an ever expanding cast of designers were transformed into national and later international stars. This creative crescendo continues to the growth of major names in American fashion during 1960s and 1970s, and goes on to explore the achievements of American design's brand name marquee stars of the 1980s and 1990s. The book culminates with a look at the contemporary talents of today who continue to export their individual visions of modern American fashion on a global stage.

Red, sumptuous lips by Laura Mercier


Red, sumptuous lips are a key trend this season , so Harvey Nichols has introduced a revolutionary new lip color collection from Laura Mercier.

The new re-formulated lip colors give a lightweight comfort the minute it touches your lips. Quick release color gives complete and lasting coverage with a modern sheen. The lipsticks include a lip complex that is so smart it is able to moisturize, anti-age, anti-oxidize and plump your lips all at the same time, whilst boosting the performance of the crème lip color and enhancing you lips appearance. Lips are also protected from the elements and dehydration is abated as the all singing, all dancing lip color cares for your lips like skincare.

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