“Priceless” necklace by Honey B. Gold

MasterCard hit the gold standard of advertising when it unveiled its “Priceless” campaign  (nine years ago) by tapping into all those wonderful  aspects of life you can never pay for, repay or even earn. As an ode to all the mothers, caretakers and guardians who give tirelessly we highlight the “Priceless” necklace by Honey B. Gold. 

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“Âmes Sœurs” perfume

As a multi-sensory experience Joya Studio combined the launch of its “Âmes Sœurs” perfume with the words of writer M.J Rose from The Book of Lost Fragrances and the taste of rose water lapsang souchong chocolate truffles by Dennison Lee. Âmes Sœurs (translation: soul mates) creates in a scent a sense of of intimacy and softness that can only be experienced at close proximity. Citrusy at first the Rayda Vega designed solid perfume sold in a porcelain and 22Kt gold container, later reveals hints of and musk and incense like a gentle whisper.
Price Tag: $500
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Jean Paul Gaultier’s Basket

Crossing a sneaker silhouette with an espadrille, Jean Paul Gaultier’s Basket sur bloc illustrate  a sense of humour and  a clever design sense we’re happy to see year after year. Available at the amazing Opening Ceremony.
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LEGO Land Rover Defender

The LEGO Land Rover Defender is an amazing creation! It is a 1:8.5 scale recreation of Rover's legendary truck, built from nearly 2,800 parts, including 7 motors and 3 IR receivers. It actually runs, controlled via RF with a LEGO-based controller. Along with the intense AWD system and live axles in the front and rear, it also features a five-speed sequential gearbox with an automatic clutch, a two-speed transfer case, and a whole host of working parts like doors, hood, and tailgate. It's currently up on Cuusoo, and needs over 10,000 supporters to become a reality — and pledging your support is free, so there's no reason not to. 
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The HYT H1 Watch

The HYT H1 Watch uses its mechanical movement to operate a pair of bellows that keep the fluid moving, umm, fluidly around the capillary. Other features include a palladium grey dial, a small seconds wheel at 9:30, and small minutes dial at 12, a titanium case, a clear rear casing to allow for viewing of the movement and bellows system, and a leather strap. 
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2012 Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition Coupe

The new DBS Carbon Edition is distinguished by a new set of 10 rays shining black diamond has standard wheels and calipers black with yellow, orange, red or black calipers optionally available. Other features include a black grille, the heads of carbon fiber mirrors, carbon fiber rear and out, and smoked taillights.
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The 2012 Aston Martin DBS Coupe Carbon Edition has a new 10-spoke high-gloss black diamond has wheels, brake calipers and a standard black, yellow, orange, red or black calipers optionally available. Other Aston Martin DBS Coupe 2012 Edition features include carbon black grille, carbon fiber mirror heads, filled with carbon rear and smoked taillights.

The 2012 Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition Coupe interior offers “well-known pieces of obsidian black or orange Maranello, semi-aniline leather”, which takes about 70 man-hours to stitch by hand and finish. There is also a magnesium alloy paddles tipped with carbon fiber and carbon fiber plate unique range of special edition with inlaid metal laser engraved.

Carbon edition will go on sale early next year and prices start at $ 287,576 for the coupe and $302,576 for the Volante.

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The HL 2.0 Watch line by Hautlence

Hautlence is one of those defying contestants and the HL 2.0 line displays what it takes to already supersede the Patek Philippes in a collector’s rotator. The innovative timekeeper displays the hours via a 12-link chain on top whilst the ruthenium and rhodium-plated dial keeps you informed of just the minutes in a sophisticated way. Just 28 pieces are available of each of the two Hl 2 watches, one in 18kt white or rosé gold. The case is 50mm in size and the unique automatic movement is made of 552 components.
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Limited Eition Leica & Hermes Camera

After the success of the M7 special edition made by Hermès, they’ve once again teamed up with the established Parisian fashion label for another strictly limited batch of M9-P models. The range consists of two special editions, the first comes complete as a kit with a Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 ASPH lense, while the Série Limitée Jean-Louis Dumas comes in a package with a Summicron-M 28 mm f/2 ASPH., a Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH. and a Leica APO-Summicron-M 90 mm f/2 ASPH. Both silver-chromed cameras are refined with hand-applied Veau Swift calfskin parts and will be shipped in a unique camera bag of the same premium hide. Tag price: $25.000
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Christian Louboutin Pre-Fall 2012

 The Christian Louboutin Pre-Fall 2012 lookbook is a diverse collection of shoes ranging from luxury ladylike pumps to punk rocker peep toes. The diverse collection contains punchy details, giving each shoe a distinctive, eye-catching look. The nude Pigalle pumps are a Louboutin staple and a must-have item for those in search of the perfect nude heel. 

The color-blocked fuschia and pink booties are edgy, but sophisticated with its ladylike hues. The real show stoppers are the spiked out peep toes and the snake-like strappy sandals. The gilded finish of the chunky heeled shoe and the dangerous detailed barbs demand your undivided attention.

The Christian Louboutin Pre-Fall 2012 lookbook is a must-see.
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Dog Nail Art

Naturally the trend of nail art designs has spread from humans to dogs and there are even special design pens made for application on our beloveds’ nails. The images here come from ”dog spa” Warren London, which sells its own Pawdicure nail art pens and encouraged its clients to send in images of doggy nail art.

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The new Pentax K-30

With the recent revealment, Pentax proofs that they can do more than just adding color. The K-30 is a full wheather-proven 16 megapixel dSLR, a dSLR made to follow you through sandstorms, powder snow and rainforest adventures. Due to the weather sealed body, the K-30 also defies extreme temperatures down to 14F. Further features are a ISO range from 100 to 25.600, 1080p video recording at 30fps, 6fps continuous shoot, SAFOX IXi+ autofocus engine, 3 inch LCD with live view, and in-camera HDR shooting modes. Price tag: $850
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BMW Zagato Coupe

Rekindling a partnership that dates back over 50 years, the BMW Zagato Coupe wears its Italian design heritage proudly. Details are scant on this shapely coupe, which features Zagato "z" letters in the signature kidney grille, 19-inch alloy wheels that recall propellers, and a double-bubble roof. 
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The Cookoo Watch

The Cookoo Watch improves on the concept set out by the Pebble e-Paper Watch. Like the Pebble Watch, it connects to smartphones (both iPhones and Androids) to provide a more convenient interaction. Although a slightly more low-key creation, the Cookoo Watch boasts Bluetooth 4.0 to ensure less battery drainage and does not require a regular charge.
Named after the cuckoo clocks that alerted people of the hour no matter where they were in a house, the Cookoo Watch does that with emails, tweets, texts and missed calls on phones. It also acts as a remote trigger for the phone’s camera, one button check-in device and lost phone finder. It was conceived by Peter Hauser.
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Wood Castings pieces of furniture by Hilla Shamia

Presenting a striking combination never seen before, these wood-casted pieces of furniture were created by designer Hilla Shamia. These Wood Castings promise a constant visual of the merger between two splendid materials – wood and aluminum. The reaction between hot aluminum and burnt wood creates a clear boundary between the two elements, combining them into a raw stand-still moment.
This allows the “negative factor of burnt wood” to become a focal point with a deep visual impact. When using this technique of combining aluminum and wood, there is only so much control, the small details being left to natural forces. Melted aluminum invaded every crack it could find, intimately bonding with the burnt wood.

The original tree trunk keeps its shape, but it split between the elements composing the collection. A square silhouette gives off an artificial vibe, while protecting the material it is forever bound to.

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Volkswagen’s “People’s Car Project”

Volkswagen invited the people of China to submit their best design ideas, and they now have three concepts to show for it. A Hover Car, a Music Car and a Smart Key concept were unveiled at the 2012 China Auto Show, the result of Volkswagen’s “People’s Car Project.” Launched last year, the initiative asked users to log onto a website and submit ideas that could be discussed with others, in what the German described as “mass manufacturing.” 33 million page views and 119,000 submissions later, the “People’s Car Project” will be extended indefinitely, Volkswagen announced.
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Kisai Uzumaki Analog Watch

Adding extra function to a classic timepiece, Tokyoflash Japan has created the Kisai Uzumaki Analog Watch that beams with color. Watches are made to tell time, but are also pieces of art wrapped around the wrist.
The Kisai Uzumaki looks like a whirling vortex of colors. It features a luminous display, bright EL backlighting and reads time like a conventional analog timepiece. The name ‘Uzumaki’ is the Japanese word for whirlpool, hence its swirling design concept.
The colorful swirls aren’t just for aesthetics, they indicate the time in analog format so that a quick glance at the watch will give the time. It’s perfect for night or dark places where there’s no need to squint to tell the hour of day while time is ticking away. The hours are placed on the outside while the minutes are indicated in the inside.
The Kisai Uzumaki is 100% stainless steel and is available in black or silver with blue or green as the display. 
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The Viktor & Rolf ‘Top Belt Jumpsuit’

The Viktor & Rolf ‘Top Belt Jumpsuit’ takes the concept of high-wasted bottoms to a whole new level. The off-white one piece builds on the length of pants, extending them from the lower half of the female body to the very top. The detachable belt covers the upper width of the design, allowing for custom adjustments based on size and desired look.
This full-length piece provides a twist on the classic dress pant style. Many women pair them at business and gala events with chiffon blouses, effectively eliminating pant-only options. The Amsterdam fashion label has turned this norm on its head via the wool-based strapless design, sure to attract fashionistas from all over the world who wish to do away with chic norms. 
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The Bugatti Wei Long Year of the Dragon Edition

The Bugatti Wei Long Year of the Dragon edition Grand Sport model was amongst the premium lot unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show, also carrying a premium price tag of $2.09 million (€1.58 million). However, the one shown at the event remains a one-off piece, making it yet another exclusive edition after the Visette series, L’o’Blanc Porcelain edition, and the ‘Sang Blanc’ version, which were all unique faces of this supercar.
Offering a 987 HP output power from the 8-liter W16 machine, the Grand Sport Year of the Dragon Bugatti can now declare far and wide, about an optimum speed of over 400 km/ph.

The reason this collector’s item got the attention at the event was the aesthetics, which the company redrafted the car in, with the collaboration of Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur. With porcelain being the new fabric of choice with the Bugatti designers, this special edition has been given the body of the same fabric in white color, whereas the interiors have been given a vibrant red coloring, but with special Dragon motifs all around. However, one will also notice the carmine red with the brake calipers of the 20-inch alloy wheels of the car.

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Ducati Diavel Cromo Motorcycle

The Ducati Diavel Cromo Motorcycle embraces it, with a chrome mirror-finished gas tank that contrasts with other gloss black parts. Of course, it's still a Ducati, so it's loaded with high-performance parts like a 162hp Testastretta 11° engine, Brembo brakes, 14-spoke, 17-inch wheels wrapped with Pirelli Diablo Rosso II rubber, three electronic riding modes, Ride-by-Wire and Ducati Traction Control technology, Marzoochi front forks, a Sachs rear suspension, and a hands-free ignition.
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Heineken Heels

At the Milan Design Week, the now-iconic beer company debuted its new Heineken Heels. The heels follow an unusual, towering architectural design that probably isn’t very comfortable, but looks very high fashion with a silver wrap around the feet and ankles.
Whether or not the shoes will actually be available for purchase has yet to be seen. If the world falls in love with these shoes, Heineken has officially broken completely new ground in the alcohol industry. Heineken presented its heels in its Open Design Explorations: The Club exhibition during the Milan Design Week. Next to these awesome heels, Heineken also presented a few dress designs and lots of other unexpected products.
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Wasabi and White Chocolate Cupcakes

Add a little heat to your dessert table with these intriguing Wasabi and White Chocolate Cupcakes. Created by the adventurous blogger Katie from the drool-worthy blog ‘Katie Cakes,’ these feisty little treats will deliver a tasting experience like no other. Spiked with the popular Japanese condiment made from horseradish, these innocent-looking confections pack an inferno of heat and a tempering amount of sweet.
Katie started out with a simple vanilla cupcake batter, to which she added a healthy dose of white chocolate chips and just enough wasabi to clear your nasal passages. If you can handle the heat, add more wasabi and you’ll be sure to get some eyes watering. When prepared according to Katie’s measurements, these cakes deliver a subtle warmth and spice that is pleasantly balanced with the sweet creamy flavor of white chocolate.
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The Singapore Limited Edition chair by Legno

Simone Legno lends his fun designs to furniture with a limited edition armchair. Each of the 33 “Singapore” wing chairs are numbered and made of birch and faux suede.
This piece ‘Singapore’ was designed by Simone Legno as he completed his incredible 5-metre Tailor-made Sculpture Installations ‘Caesar’ at the K11 Art mall in Hong Kong in the Summer of 2011.
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Louboutin to design Cinderella's glass slipper

Who knew Prince Charming is a shoe designer? Christian Louboutin is living a fairytale dream by adding his unique take to Cinderella’s glass slipper. The famous shoe designer’s creations will be unveiled this summer, in celebration of Walt Disney’s re-release of the Cinderella on DVD and Blu-ray this autumn. “I have been so lucky to have crossed paths with Cinderella, an icon who is so emblematic to the shoe world as well as the dream world,” Louboutin told WWD.
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Bottega Veneta personalization service

Bottega Veneta is the latest fashion house to venture into the realm of personalization, with the launch of a bespoke service allowing shoppers to adorn the latest accessories collection with their initials.
Available through the brand’s e-commerce stores, the service has its own dedicated microsite, where fashionistas can create their personalized piece.
Women can select from a range of small leather goods, shoppers, wallets, cases, and a belt. For men, items include a tote, a cross-body bag, two wallets, and a belt.

Once the product has been selected, a choice of four leather colors are available, while there are eight shades of lettering to choose from.

Following in the footsteps of labels such as Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta will also launch the Initials service for luggage as of July.

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Daniel Roth Carillon Tourbillon watch for Bulgari

Since its inception in 1884, which is also the year today’s international time zone system has been established, Bulgari influences the haute horology with a unique Italian design. The new Daniel Roth Carillon Tourbillon is brilliant demonstration of Bulgari’s craft with exhibiting three hammers, which provide a unique sound experience alongside the elegant 18kt gold case. The manual-wind in-house caliber DR3300 features a power reserve of 75 hours and an additional minute repeater.
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Mercedes-Benz Style Coupe Concept

The Mercedes-Benz Style Coupe Concept doesn't disappoint. Defined by a striking exterior, it features innovative, aggressive new headlamps and taillights, a diamond-look grille, muscular lines, 20-inch wheels, and a special Alubeam paint finish, a tested, road-ready turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine, and a funky interior that's highlighted by a panoramic glass roof, the lack of B-pillars, a carbon fiber dash, white nubuck leather on the instrument panel, air vents that change color based on the selected temperature, neon green accents, and a new version of MB's COMAND system that uses your smartphone's data connection to stay up-to-date.
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Miu Miu's neon-pink patent-leather sandals

Statement shoes will instantly elevate any look, and none are more fabulous than Miu Miu's neon-pink patent-leather sandals. A gorgeous silver glitter-sprayed heel adds just the right amount of sparkle - wear yours with a sleek LBD and let this super chic peep-toe pair steal the style spotlight.Price tag: £420

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The 128.54-carat Tiffany Diamond

From being a Broadway store in 1887 to a multi-million organization with 9000 employees, Tiffany & Co. has come a long way indeed. The company has, therefore, decided to enter the 175th year of its existence royally, with the 128.54-carat Tiffany Diamond leading the celebrations. The legendary diamond, set in a magnificent platinum and diamond necklace is all set to take part in anniversary events in Beijing, Tokyo and Dubai, before returning home to the Tiffany premises at Fifth Avenue, New York.
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Belkin iPhone Shutter Grip

The Belkin iPhone Shutter Grip, when attached to the phone, provides a great handle for users, allowing them to take better shots with a steadier hand.
Available online at the Photojojo store, the Belkin iPhone Shutter Grip is an ergonomic attachment that also adds a photo and video button where people are used to having them. It connects to the charging slot for a secure hold around the smartphone. It even fits around iPhone cases. It would make a great gift for shutterbugs.
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Panda Cupcakes

The Panda Cupcakes were made using everyday pantry items, these endearing edibles are simple to replicate at home for the animal-lover in your household. Bakerella’s fun and easy-to-follow decorating how-to will ensure you’ll be chowing down on these cuddly treats in no time.
Comprised of rich chocolate cakes slathered in a velvety vanilla buttercream, these Panda Cupcakes get their good looks from strategically placed chocolate chips and a sparing smattering of cocoa sprinkles. Rolled in clear crystal-style sprinkles, these charming cakes glisten ever so slightly. Add even more life to your Panda Cupcakes by using an edible ink pen to create eyes.
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The ‘Plicate’ watch

Timepieces can easily become the most noticeable factor in an outfit and the Benjamin Hubert ‘Plicate’ watch will surely turn heads.
From its sleek exterior design to its intricate interior, this watch will surely takeover conversations. What makes this timepiece special is that the inside plate upon which the clock’s hands rotate is not a smooth smooth surface. Instead it is made with a multi-faceted 3-D surface. The metal is pleated making it look like a circular fan. It brings a different way to count the minutes of time instead of using the small lines that used to line clocks. The watches strap uses a button system deviating from its usual belt-like appearance.
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The customizable Uppleva home theater system by Ikea

Storied furniture and lifestyle manufacturer IKEA is entering the world of home entertainment with the unveiling of its “UPPLEVA” line of HDTV systems. The new UPPLEVA line completely disrupts the big box store’s HDTV buying process with a high-dose injection of IKEA genius which features hidden cable tracks, integrated wireless components and a customizable cabinet design. Employing a 1080p LED LCD screen with 400Hz response time, IKEA understands that a viewing experience should pack the punch of a theater but have a refined aesthetic that is suitable for a well decorated living room.
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QLOCKTWO W watch

Biegert & Funk, the brand behind the clock QLOCKTWO, brings this cult item to a portable design with the QLOCKTWO W watch. The square 35mm watch is crafted of brushed stainless steel and features a single push button, which entirely operates the timekeeper allowing you to also display the calendar day or seconds in poetry.
Price Tag: $800
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Vertu’s new Constellation Candy

In bright colours of mint green, raspberry, and tangerine, Vertu’s new Constellation Candy emerges right on time for spring/summer.
The smartphone combines glamour with functionality, each handset boasting 0.34 carats of gemstones in colours to match the swathes of alligator skin in aforementioned hues.

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Porsche Cayenne GTS 2013

Porsche has unveiled their second generation Cayenne GTS enhancing the sporty formula of the outgoing model with more power and better handling. Porsche has accomplished this with a 420 hp V8 coupled with their eight-speed Tiptronic S which has a built-in start/stop feature. The V8 will propel the car from 0-62 in 5.7 seconds and will then approach a top speed of 162 mph. 

The chassis also gets specially tuned with a lower ride height which is complemented by Porsche Active Supension Management. Exterior-wise the GTS shares the same front-end as its Turbocharged brother and gets high-gloss black components, wider wheel arches, and a twin-wing roof spolier.

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The Moleskine Shooting Message System

Moleskine celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the text message with their very own short messaging system: The Moleskine Shooting Message System. The book comes with pages of short messages to use as ammo which turns the signature Moleskine band into a makeshift slingshot to deliver your notes. 

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Canon 1D C

Canon just unveiled a solution for your budding James Camerons who want to shoot cinema-grade film but still have the capabilities of a top-of-the-line DSLR with their new Canon 1D C. Using an 18.1 megapixel sensor, the camera can shoot both stills and 4K video at 4096 x 2160 resolution at 24 fps and 1080p with frame rates from 24p to 60p. The camera will be compatible with EF lenses and EF Cinema lenses and will retail for $15,000.
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Donut butter

The Donut butter was created by the brilliant blogger Faith from the blog ‘An Edible Mosaic,’ this enticing concoction delivers all the taste of a donut in a handy smear-able format. Showing little restraint and utter disregard for common sense, Faith also whipped up a truly evil interpretation of the always popular Jelly Donut, which features a decadent donut mousse and a colorful fruit topping.
If your go-to donut has become less than inspiring, why not switch it up with this eyebrow raising Donut Butter? Finally, you can discretely enjoy a little early morning donut goodness without anyone being the wiser. Spiked with sour cream-glazed donuts, cinnamon and nutmeg, this magical spread is sure to win hearts wherever it goes.
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A Peace Treaty’s ‘Dani’ earrings

Taken from the latest collection called, “Solwara,” A Peace Treaty’s ‘Dani’ earring takes inspiration from civilisations like the “Aztecs, Mayans, and the tribes of the Amazon and Papua New Guinea” to create  this show stopping yet very discreet rattlesnake-shaped ear ring. Handmade in India by artisans, each piece is unique, honouring  craftsmanship  and the concept that apparel and jewellery can be made ethically.  

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