Bulgari Residences in London

Christie’s International Real Estate has announced the introduction of the Bulgari Residences in London’s prestigious Knightsbridge. The exclusive development will be designed by the Italian luxury label Bulgari — housed by its new central London luxury hotel which is set to debut in time for the 2012 Olympics. 
Six luxurious residences will be available in a phased release — including one grand penthouse – expected to be priced in the multi-million dollar range.
With two Bulgari hotels in existence globally — one in Bali and the other in Milan — both are distinguished by unparalleled concierge service, exquisite architectural design achievements, and a heritage of understated elegance and sophistication.
The Bulgari Hotel and Residences in London are located near premier shopping destinations and cultural attractions, including Harrods, Harvey Nichols, the Royal Albert Hall, the Natural History Museum as well as Hyde Park.
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Missoni Sandals

Missoni has partnered up with Havaianas to produce summer sandals bearing their infamous zig-zag design pictured above.  In total there are four different designs with prices ranging from $60 – $130 dollars.
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The Cectek King Cobra ATV

The Cectek King Cobra ATV offers a host of impressive features, including a liquid cooled, four-stroke 500EFI Engine, a V-belt automatic CVT transmission with knob shift selector, an Ultra-secure Chassis System, a Four-way Drive Selection System for flipping between 2WD and 4WD modes, and three small storage boxes, all housed inside a fighter jet-like body.
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Best? Resume of 2011

With the economy still in bounce-back mode, it’s hard to say why this guy feels like it’s a good idea to pass his resume around like this… I’d like to assume it’s because he’s really so awesome at life and professionalism that even a crappy resume can’t hold him back from ruling the world.
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The Scion FR-S Concept Car

The Scion FR-S Concept is a throwback to Toyotas past, like the AE86 generation of the Corolla and the 2000GT, meant to bring fun back to the Camry-maker's extended lineup. 

It's powered by a flat 2.0-liter boxer engine mated to either a six-speed, short-throw manual or automatic with steering- wheel-mounted paddle shifters, and offers plenty of other niceties, including LED lighting around the headlights and taillights, 20-inch wheels, a low center of gravity, and a "dynamically favorable" front-to-rear weight ratio.
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Rainbow Cake in a Jar

In this simple recipe, a basic white cake is turned into a slew of bright colors, baked to perfection, then topped with a creamy white frosting.

Cakes baked in jars can be topped with traditional metal canning lids and stored in the fridge for up to five days.  They make a great treat to ship to someone, so long as you can ensure delivery to it’s final destination within 3 days. Of course, you don’t have to do anything special with your cake-in-a-jar. There’s something lively & different about serving personal-sized batched of cake in glass mason jars.  

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Aston Martin One-77 sold for $7.21Million in Shanghai

The Shanghai Auto Show 2011 continues to make news as a super-luxury Aston Martin One-77sold for a whopping $7.21 million (47 million Yuan). Five of the 77 limited edition luxurious cars were reserved for China’s lucrative luxury car market, which is ripe with new Chinese millionaires – with an insatiable appetite for ultra-expensive luxury cars.

The Aston Martin One-77 is outfitted with a 7.3 liter, V12 engine, producing 710 horsepower, soaring from 0 to 100 km per hour in just over 3.5 seconds – hitting a top speed of 354 km per hour. The picture of pure luxury, the car is fitted with a carbon fiber chassis and aluminum body. 

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Hysek Tourbillon Furtif

In almost no time Hysek has made itself a name in the watchmaking industry and can exhibit a distinct standing in haute horology. An audacious and extremely technical design distinguishes every timekeeper of Hysek whilst the avant-garde approaches also succeed to satisfy the conservative collector with a precise construction that rates among the best in the Swiss watch industry. However, this particular watch is made to appeal to collectors who seek an artful yet consistently masculine addition. Only 30 editions of this quite singular 44mm cases are made in either titanium or 18kt rose gold. In the inside works a Swiss hand-wind Hysek in-house caliber HW10 with 26 jewels, 28,800 vph, a power reserve of 70 hours and a mesmerizing 60 second flying tourbillon with a titanium balance.
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VESPA PX 150° ANNIVERSARIO UNITÀ D’ITALIA

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy, Piaggio Group has created a special series of Vespa PX 150, one of the longest running models of the Vespa range with over 3 million units sold on all continents. The “Vespa PX 150° Anniversario Unità d’Italia” is an exclusive vehicle characterized by a white livery that stands out on the inserts in the green-white-red of the Italian flag decorating the sides and the shield, where they have also put the official logo of the 150th anniversary 1861-2011.

The scooter comes with the so-called controscudo nameplate certifying the membership of each copy of this special commemorative series. A special helmet is also being offered as part of the celebrations. The special edition Vespa PX 150 sells for €3,550 ($5,050), with the helmet costing €90 ($128).

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Roberto Cavalli Easter Eggs

Available at the Caffè Giacosa in Firenze, meet the delicious Roberto Cavalli Easter Eggs. Cavalli has created the special Easter chocolate eggs, available in three designs — Giraffe, Zebra White, and Zebra Dark. Each egg, made of high-quality cocoa beans, also contains a surprise by Roberto Cavalli.

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Adidas Originals by Originals Jeremy Scott Mid Top Sneaker

When it comes to the collaboration between adidas Originals and Jeremy Scott, one never knows what to expect. In this case, it looks like, the game was to stuff as many materials and colors as possible onto the mid top sneaker. Releasing for Fall/Winter 2011, the sneaker features everything from metallic colors to leopard fur and fluo hits on the upper. 

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Hublot Big Bang Leopard Watch

One of Hublot's more noteworthy lady's line piece for 2011 is the Big Bang Leopard -- a new look for the 41mm Big Bang that is influenced by Hublot's appreciation of leopard print skin designs that exist in elsewhere in pieces such as one particular Rolex Daytona from a few years ago with a similar leopard print dial and strap.
Hublot takes the concept and applies it to their 41mm wide Big Bang collection watches. If are drawn to the look, the piece is actually rather cohesive. The strap is actually leopard print denim with a matching dial style. On the dial are 18k red gold hands and yellow diamond hour markers.
The case itself is 41mm wide and done in 18k red gold. A large size for many women, but small for many Hublot timepieces. Around the bezel are jewels means to compliments the leopard print. There you'll find a mix of smoked quartz, andalusites, and citrine stones -- all in baguette cuts. Inside the watch is an HUB4300 automatic chronograph movement. 
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Miu Miu neon green Leather Shoulder Bag

Miu Miu's eye-poppingly bright Leather Shoulder Bag was designed as a simple square for maximum impact it features smooth, neon green leather and comes with two detachable shoulder straps - one with just a buckle and one with a floral cutout detail. It can be carried as a clutch or worn cross-body and has goldtone hardware, designer-stamped twist-lock closure on the large fold-over flap front, and an interior divided into three compartments. It's also fully lined in black twill and has lots of interior pockets. $1,095

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The 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost China Limited Edition car

The 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase car — for the brand’s discerning clientele – made its official debut at the Shanghai Motor Show today. The super-luxurious vehicle measures 170mm longer than the standard model, allowing extra space for roomy relaxation while enjoying the epitome of luxury during a chauffeured drive. 
Special touches of luxury possessed by the Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase include the car’s panoramic sunroof which allows for tons of natural light, as well as the ample leg-room in the cabin’s passenger compartment for the ultimate comfortable ride. For those who prefer to ride sans chauffeur, Rolls-Royce insists the Ghost Extended Wheelbase is just as manoeuvrable as the smaller version, despite its added length.

The Ghost Extended Wheelbase was unveiled alongside the company’s lavish Ghost China Edition, a bespoke version introduced specifically for the robust Chinese luxury car market. Showcasing a slew of spectacular options, the China Edition car is available with a stunning consort red interior, stainless steel pinstriping, gold coachlines and a gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy.
The Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase will be sold in extremely limited quantities for the remainder of 2011 — full production begins in 2012.
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AK47 assault rifles and skulls in Swarovski crystals

AK47 assault rifle created entirely from Swarovski crystals by Italian sculptor Nicola Bolla. The contemporary artist uses Swarovski crystals to create stunning works of art, which include an AK47 assault rifle and remains of the human body. Visionnaire was presented an Ossuary, a site specific project by Nicola Bolla, at the Milan Design Week (April 12-17, 2011) features 15 individual pieces, including skulls, a ribcage, thighbones and chests differently worn out by the passing of time.

While the installation may seem disturbing, it has caused a stir at the Milan show. Renowned British artist Damien Hirst lately sparked a controversy with his baby skull that’s cast in platinum and festooned with 8,128 pave-set white and pink diamonds.
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Chanel Eye curler

You can curl your eyelashes in style using the brand new Chanel eyelash curler pictured above.  They come in black and white and already are available in Asia and will arrive in the US shortly.  $34 
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The Magnum Café - the new ice cream boutique in Indonesia

Since its February opening, ice cream lovers in Indonesia have come in droves to the new upscale ice cream boutique, Magnum Café, located in central Jakarta. The luscious café is nestled on the 5th floor of West Mall Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall, boasting Royal Victorian stylish décor – offering delectable and luxurious cool treats made with Belgian chocolate. 

In addition to the Unilever brand’s chocolate-coated ice cream on a stick, patrons of Magnum Café indulge in unique offerings, such as Magnum Signature Dish and Drink Creations, by the famous Italian chef Aldo Volpi.

Three variants of magnum (Magnum Classic, Magnum Almond, and Magnum Chocolate Truffle) are served from a menu which consists of an appetizer, main course, dessert and mocktail. Chef Aldo Volpi prepares signature menu items including: Waffle De Aristocrat, Goblet of Chocolate, Crown Jewel, and amazing drink creations such as the MAGNUM SHAKE: Truffle Royale, and MAGNUM CHOCOLATE: Ice Queen.

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L'O - Hotel L'Orologio inspired by the best watch brands

L'O - Hotel L'Orologio is unique in being inspired by the prestigious world of international high-end watchmaking as well as by owner Sandro Fratini's personal collection of over 2,000 vintage timepieces.
Inside, some of the most beautiful timepieces have been transformed into decorative elements and design themes. Each floor of the 54-room hotel is dedicated to a specific luxury watch brand from Fratini's collection: Rolex, Vacheron-Constantin and Patek Philippe. The interior design by architect Marianna Gagliardi is evocative of a traditional men's club, employing materials such as leather, parchment, burnished bronze, mahogany and velvet along with the colors and aromas of tobacco. Duplex rooms are particularly plush, while a restaurant, bar and library all offer cozy sanctuaries. 
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The FlyNano

The FlyNano (€25,000-€27,00) is a waterborne personal flying machine available in three models — one electric, one gas, and one racing — and able to go up to 76 mph, up to 1.8 miles high, up to 43 miles away, all while weighing roughly 150 lbs. Even better: no pilots license required.
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Piaggio P.180 Avanti II aircraft becomes an Art piece

Renowned Italian sculptor, painter and printmaker Mimmo Paladino has become perhaps the first to turn a private jet into a work of art with the installation of a painted Piaggio P.180 Avanti II aircraft at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan.

Paladino decorated the turboprop with ancestral symbols, constellations and geometrical designs in homage to the skies in which it travels. The “Cacciatore di Stelle” is part of the “anthological and personal” exhibition of Paladino’s work hosted by the Palazzo Reale. The whole exposition dedicated to Paladino takes place along a 500 meters path, which makes it the longest display dedicated to a contemporary artist.

The “Cacciatore di Stelle ” will be displayed in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan from March 28th to April 28th 2011.
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The 2012 45th Anniversary Edition Chevrolet Camaro

The 2012 45th Anniversary Edition Chevrolet Camaro celebrates the birthday of Chevy's pony car by adding 11 horsepower to its V6 LFX engine and offering 20-inch dark silver wheels, dark silver trim for the fog lamps and taillight bezels, HID headlights and a rear spoiler standard, body-color roof molding, a jet black interior with red, white, and blue stitching on the seats, white gauges, a 45th Anniversary hood and desk stripes, and tons of badges.
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Burger King Meat Monster sandwich.

The hamburger contains two meat patties, a chicken breast, two slices of cheese, mayo, three pieces of bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and onion. You can “have it your way” and add a fish patty, teriyaki sauce and a fried egg, should you feel so inclined. If you have 1,160 calories to spare and happen to be in Japan, then you can try it out.

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Adele covers of Rolling Stone magazine

Breakout British star Adele covers the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine…  Her album ‘21′ is back at #1 on the Billboard 200 charts this week after hitting stores on February 22nd. 
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Hermès first furniture range

Hermès will launch its first furniture range during the Salone del Mobile, running April 12-17.
Artistic director Pierre-Alexis Dumas has teamed up with designers including Enzo Mari, Denis Montel, and Antonio Citterio to create furnishings, furniture and accessories that will be available in select Hermès stores this fall.
In addition, as part of a new partnership with Italian textile manufacturer Dedar, the house will present a range of home fabrics, wallpaper and carpets.

Under the label of newly formed venture Faubourg Italia, this line will go on sale in Hermès as well as Dedar outposts in May.

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The Ducati Monster 1100 Evo

The Ducati Monster 1100 Evo ($12,000). The latest version of Ducati's naked line, the 1100 Evo sports a 100 hp L-Twin engine — the most powerful 2-valve the company's ever made — as well as Brembo brakes with ABS, traction control, 10-spoke wheels, a weight of just 373 pounds, and absolutely killer looks in either red or black.
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The Bic Cristal dress

Annette Carey is a designer, that has been commissioned by Bic Cristal to create a special dress to celebrate their 60th anniversary.
The dress is a bit on the heavier side at 8lbs because of the 1,200 pens and almost 2,000 crystals that have been used artistically to embellish the exceptional creation. The process of making the unusual dress was not only tough but time consuming. They worked up to 13 hours a day to get the dress ready. Sewing all the Bic pens perfectly on the dress took 640 hours.
The dress that cost £10,000 has been put up for display at the Inkspiration: Story of BIC Cristal exhibition at the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising, West London, for one month from April 1.
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Cookie cutters by Cox & Cox

These cookie cutters distributed by Cox & Cox take baking and making to a whole new level. Cookie constructionists have the ability to cut as many jigsaw pieces as they want, and then bake and connect them into a puzzle of any dimension. The puzzle possibilities are endless, as the entire puzzle can be decorated with any image or pattern.
The best part is that Cox & Cox seems to have neglected to design edge and corner-piece cutters in its jigsaw cookie cutter set. Finding the edge pieces is always the hardest, and why waste time when there are cookies to munch? Get jiggy with these jigsaw cutters, and puzzle the kids on the block with your cookie creations.
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Patek Philippe 5208 Grand Complication watch

Patek Philippe's most ambitious new item for 2011 is clearly the Reference 5208 Grand Complication watch. Building on a few platforms, they include a highly desirable trio of complication groups together in the Ref. 5208 making it a very choice piece this year. In platinum, the case is a generous 44mm wide - it is possible that gold versions will come in the years to come.
The dial design feels very contemporary by Patek Philippe standards. While sophisticated, in true Patek Philippe fashion they are able to include a wealth of information on the face without the dial looking cluttered or intimidating. The most cleverly integrated feature is the perpetual calendar which uses a link of window on the top of the dial to indicate the day, date, and month. Small windows in the chronograph subdials indicate the leap year as well as a day/night indicator. A moon phase indicator is built into the subsidiary seconds dial. An important element of the calendar system is that all the indicators instantly jump when they change as opposed to change slowly.
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The Obol bowl

The Obol bowl allows you to have your cereal and milk in a bowl but with a divider. It looks like too much work, but they say this so you don’t have to get your cereal of other food soggy while in the middle of eating it with milk. $20 
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Hublot Big Bang White Caviar Watch

Hublot have introduced a polished all-ceramic watch – the Big Bang White Caviar Watch – cleverly crafted to resemble a bevy of beveled baguette diamonds.
Adding a clean, crisp touch of luxury in icy white to your spring/summer accessories collection, the ‘Big Bang Caviar Watch’ by Hublot won’t weigh you down, as it is a lightweight piece, weighing in approximately 30 percent lighter than steel, with the bonus feature of being scratch-resistant. The sophisticated timepiece sports a case which measures in diameter 41 mm — outfitted with the automatic mechanical movement HUB1112.
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Taco Sundae Like

Here is the recipe for the Taco Sundae Like: 
In a sundae dish, layer:
-crushed taco shells (Doritos work)
-diced tomato
-taco meat (beef or chicken)
-shredded cheddar cheese
-a spoon of Sour cream
-top with tomato and avocado
Optional: shredded lettuce, hot sauce, chili/jalapeno peppers
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Lanvin's Swarovski crystal-embellished sandals

Lanvin's Swarovski crystal-embellished black leather platform sandals are a fierce footwear choice. Wear them to stamp a sleek evening gown with bold new-season attitude. £1,010
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The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept is the Tri-Star's newest compact concept, but doesn't skimp on the goodies — like a BlueEFFICIENCY 2.0L four-cylinder good for 210 hp, a dual-clutch transmission, a radar-based collision detection system, Adaptive Brake Assist, and museum-worthy looks.

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Rado R5.5 XXL Chronograph Watch

Rado R5.5 XXL Chronograph Watch was designed in collaboration with British legend Jasper Morrison, this timepiece boasts an oversized quartz chronograph movement, a killer matte finish in black or gray, and fine hands that contrast perfectly with the man-sized ceramic case.
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Cooper diamond-encrusted Tires

Cooper Tires has created a very unique set of diamond-encrusted tires to commemorate 60 years of British Formula 3 racing. London jewelers, FK Diamonds has designed the bejeweled tires through a meticulous process of setting each jewel to the tires on a Cooper logo cutout in metal. The setting features a mixture of diamonds and Swarovski crystals. Below is a video by the company showing the tires in the making. The specially designed tires were shown off at the Silverstone launch of the 2011 Cooper Tire British F3 International Series.
These special edition tires will set you back a staggering £105,000 ($171,100)
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The Typescreen: A Retro Typewriter Keyboard for your iPad

Take your tablet typing back in time with the Typescreen. The Typescreen is a new iPad accessory from the folks over at Spinninghat that converts your iPad into an old-timey typewriter.

The typewriter has been making an incredible comeback as-of-late. As certain companies try to eliminate keyboards altogether (such as Apple), consumers have become more drawn to them, especially to the granddaddy of all keyboards, the typewriter. The Typescreen works almost exactly like a real typewriter with the big exception being that instead of loading paper into it, you load your iPad or iPad 2. The Typescreen is the ideal item for Apple owners looking to add some retro and functional flavor to their iPads. This typewriter-inspired peripheral is labeled as a limited edition and is priced at $50.

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Nutella Esperienza Italia 150 project

Nutella has been part of European and North American families for years, so it was no surprise that when the Nutella Esperienza Italia 150 project was released, four different jar images were revealed in honor of the Nutella brand and its culture.

Designed by ARC’S in Italy, the four jar designs involved the arts, landscapes and history, with each portraying a very unique and colorful approach to Italy. The art-themed package celebrated music, poetry and Italian cinema, while the landscape version paid homage to Italy’s beautiful architecture.

The Nutella Esperienza Italia 150 editions are limited in number, so make sure you get your fill of this chocolatey goodness before they run out. There is only one brand that is able to showcase Frederico Fellini, Rome and Vespas, and get away with it with such charming branding.

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Nutella Ganache Donut Burger With Whipped Cream Mice.

Nutella Ganache Donut Burger With Whipped Cream Mice.
The patty is in fact made from a Nutella ganache, toped by fruits and 2 donuts as the burger's buns burger. The side order is some whipped cream mice.
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The Bugatti Galibier

This four door Galibier from Bugatti if it moves out of the concept phase would cost a cool million dollars.

The car features everything your heart would want when you’re spending that type of money, goes about 220 mph and is being called a “plus sized Rolls Royce Phantom”.

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