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Madonna’s $28 million Beverly Hills mansion
All of us are aware of the singing fascination of Madonna but not all of us are familiar with her love for lavish mansion. The queen of pop Madonna has decided to put up her French Country-style mansion at Beverly Hills on sale for a staggering $28 million.
As per reports, she has pocket listed the property, which means that a real estate agent has a contract to sell it, but it is not been advertised. She picked it up in 2003 when she was married to English director Guy Ritchie for around $12 million. The 5,800-square-foot home is said to have three bedrooms.
Jennifer Aniston’s Bel Air Home
As per reports, Jennifer Aniston’s real estate activity had been rather busy lately. She first sold her Beverly Hills home for $30 million, purchased two penthouses in the West Village, and then scooped up a Gramercy Park apartment for around $8.7 million. In the current scenario she is going to settle in a cozy 8,500-square-foot house in Bel Air for $21 million. Four bedrooms, six bathrooms, a pool, wine cellar, floor-to-ceiling windows, a guest house, expansive views, and a vineyard constitute the property. The property, designed in 1965 by modernist architect A. Quincy Jones, went on the market back in 2008 for $29 million.
The St. Regis Bal Harbour
People who look forward to the more luxurious lifestyle elements will find that Bal Harbour is one of the most rewarding locations that can be found within the Florida region which is complete with all of the features that make for a world-class luxury beach experience which is best provided by the St. Regis Bal Harbour located in the heart of the exclusive tropical paradise destination.
A new icon, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, Miami Beach, has arrived. It will be opening on January 19, 2012, the elegant oceanfront property boasts unwavering taste, anticipatory service and an exclusive location across from the Bal Harbour shops in South Beach. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and miles of quiet beaches, the exclusive island of only 3,300 people is a haven for Florida vacationers.
Bal Harbour is a very favorite destination for many jet-setting visitors, is known as South Florida’s glamour and fashion capital. The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, Miami Beach sits directly across from an assemblage of nearly 100 prestigious boutiques and shops, on par with shops in New York, Beverly Hills, Paris, London, and Milan.
Matching its refined surroundings, the accommodations are colored with soft and seductive color palettes in each of its 243 elegantly appointed ocean view rooms, studios and suites. Designed by award-winning interior design firm Yabu Pushelberg, the guest rooms represent the luxury Miami Beach lifestyle. Guest Rooms include a kitchen/kitchenette, premium entertainment system and “smart” technology, exquisite five fixture marble bathrooms, spacious glass-enclosed balconies, and floor-to-ceiling panoramic views.
Fully furnished condominium residences with private owner’s closets, expansive balconies, and flat panel TVs is also offered by the hotel. Owners can purchase an executive suite, one-bedroom or convertible two-bedroom suite. All suites contain walk-closets with integrated European wardrobe cabinetry and include features such as integrated, self-contained midnight kitchenettes and state-of-the-art intelligent controls for climate, lighting, window shades, and in-room electronics. Suites look out over the ocean or bay with spacious balconies for entertaining.
The St. Regis Bal Harbour, Miami Beach invites you to celebrate the new resort and take pleasure in the kind of service you have come to expect from a St. Regis property. Find your tranquil moments within the walls of the resort and awake to the sounds of the gentle Atlantic breezes that will revitalize your senses. No matter how sophisticated or simple your request, the St. Regis will deliver as you experience a lifestyle like no other.
Bela lugosi’s famous dracula’s cape
The single greatest horror garment in cinematic history goes under the hammer as a part of the Profiles in History’s Icons of Hollywood Auctions in Beverly Hills. The legendary black cape worn by Bela Lugosi in the Universal classic Dracula, in 1931 is one of the most recognizable vampire costumes that were ever made. Even today fans call Bela Lugosi the King of Horror for his terrifyingly real portrayal of Count Dracula in this well-known thriller.
So for all those true horror fan then do not miss out on the exciting Hollywood auction that will take place from the 15th to the 17th of December, 2011 at the Paley Centre for Media in Beverly Hills. Come relive the golden days and see all the iconic movie pieces that made the films truly memorable.
James Franco & Gus Van Sant Partner On Art Exhibit
The exhibit includes screenings of the film, “My Own Private River,” which is a collaboration between Van Sant and Franco. After casting Franco in the award-winning film “Milk,” Van Sant showed him the dailies and other footage that he had shot for “My Own Private Idaho” an early 1990s movie featuring River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves as street hustlers. Franco took the footage and created a new film which is a haunting video portrait of the late River Phoenix in his role as Mike. The film features a soundtrack by REM frontman Michael Stipe.
The exhibit also features artworks in watercolor by Van Sant. His poignant portraits of young men are well-done but have a certain mug-shot sadness as the subject stares at the viewer with an impassive and not-entirely-at-ease gaze. The exhibit runs February 26 through April 9 at the Gagosian Gallery at 56 North Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. Daily screenings of the Franco film run Tuesday through Saturday at 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm and 4:00pm.
The NY Daily News reports that on Saturday night, photographer Terry Richardson did a photo shoot with Franco and Lindsay Lohan. This was after the Friday opening of the “Unfinished” exhibit that was followed by a relaxed celebration at Chateau Marmont.
The Beautiful Jewels of Gilan
The tagline for Gilan is where “eastern magic marries the western modernity.” The pieces are inspired by heritage of the Gilan brand. It was founded in 1980 in Instanbul by brothers Muharrem and Ferhan Gilan, who followed in the footsteps of their great grandmother who had been head seamstress to the opulent Ottoman Court. The brothers used their passion for design and luxury to help make Gilan a top jewelry brand in Istanbul.
One of the signature looks for the jewelry house is the Heritage collection which has a unique setting. Each rose-cut diamond is housed in silver setting which naturally oxidizes. The setting is backed with detailed engraving work on yellow gold. The setting enhances the brilliance of the diamond and the intricate detial of the back of the setting is an additional treat for the wearer, akin to turning over a fine rug or weaving and finding that the back is nearly as neat and beautiful as the front.
Gilan jewelry is available at their boutique in New York and will soon be sold at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills. Gilan’s raised cut diamond earrings are a hit with celebrities. Amber Heard was spotted wearing a pair of Gilan earrings to a movie premiere recently. These amethyst and diamond earrings would work well with a strapless gown. These cascading earrings with diamonds drops and pave-set spirals recently appeared in Vogue. The Gilan pieces also often feature cabochon cut colored gemstones which contrast well against the faceted diamonds.
Hermes Presents Petit h, High-End Jewelry and Object
Hermes is cobbling together defective inventory and factory-floor leftovers to create what some are calling unidentified poetic objects. A collection has been created under the direction of Pascale Mussard who is the great- great-great-granddaughter of Thierry Hermes. Leather scraps have been turned into a dramatic necklace. A teapot spout has been transformed into a jewelry hangar. The collection has been named Petit h.
Thierry Hermes made a name for himself fashioning harnesses and bridles. Several generations later, the family is fighting off a hostile takeover bid and trying to transform waste into aesthetically appealing objects. Their Petit h collection was first presented in November at the Hermes flagship store at 24 Rue de Faubourg, Paris, where it was offered until Dec. 4. The collection is the result of collaboration between the company’s craftspeople and several notable artists and designers.
Hermes has made recycling luxurious. They have taken up defective merchandise and cutting-floor waste and turned them into high-end jewelry and decorative accessories. A second collection is scheduled for Tokyo and Osaka in May, and a third will be made available in New York and Beverly Hills sometime in October.
Beverly Hills Hotel: Stay Two Nights and The Third One is On Us
The City of Beverly Hills, California has a readymade option for you to make the most of the scheduled holiday season. Beverly Hills luxury hotel offers a complimentary night free on your two nights stay there from 15 November until 10 January. To spice up the deal, the package includes a complimentary holiday-themed cocktail from each of the participating hotels. Before its gets completely occupied, we suggest you to reserve your wintertime escape to the 90210.
In case you are a first-timer visitor to Beverly Hills or claim to be a Los Angeles native, there are enough activities here to prove that Santa has personally taken care of your wish-list this year. You can well imagine the opportunity for a romantic holiday dinner for two at a five-star bistro. The very entry to the geography makes you feel the warmth of the holiday season with its sights and sounds of crazy activities.
The array of twinkle lights will glisten and enlighten famous Rodeo Drive, bringing the “Street of Dreams” to life. Other bravura views include polar bears playing among icebergs, frisking in the glorious water fountain, holiday carolers, adoptable doggie parade, plus tons of kid-friendly activities like a Candy Cane scavenger hunt or Santa’s Workshop at The Paintbox activity center. The tag of specials doesn’t end here and is followed by installed designer stores like Burberry, Barneys New York, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., La Perla, Damiani, lululemon, Breguet and Gianfranco Ferre.
Rolls-Royce and Bijan Pakzad to together roll-out Limited Edition Phantom models
Rolls-Royce, world’s renowned manufacturer of luxury cars, has tagged up with Beverly-Hills-based designer Bijan Pakzad. The two together will customise and roll-out Limited Edition Phantom models which will bear Bijan’s signature design with up to 30 units to be sold to a selected group of VIPs from 20 different countries. The first of the Bijan models will be presented in the spring of 2011. These limited editions would be costing a whopping $1 million each.
Juicy Couture’s Diamond Zipper Pull
Juicy Couture has come up with a luxury tracksuit which is not everyone’s cup of tea, as it has its signature “J” zipper pull. This limited edition clothing is fit for the elite class. The pull has one carat diamonds set in 18- carat white gold. Along with the purchase, the pull comes in specially designed box which is gifted.
Beverly Hills jeweler Martin Katz created the Pull, which is an unusual hit among teenage girls. He says that working together on a common project like this is really exciting and praise worthy because the colors are strikingly. The diamond “J” draws the envious attention of quality minded and the detailed decoration are covered with gems.
The Fetherston’s brand always reflects, represents, and exudes feminine gait in its creations. Brand Juicy Couture is available online and they have created about hundred pieces. The diamond signature creation is available in retail for $1000.
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