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Luxury food pictures: Swarovski-studded chocolates from Harrods

editor — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:59:39 +0000

We’ve already tasted gold and diamond luxury chocolates from Cocoa Gourmet chocolate Royal Collection. This time I found Swarovski-studded chocolates from Harrods, with exclusively designed packaging by Lebanese chocolatier, Patchi. The chocolates are hand-wrapped in Indian silk and presented on suede leather with gold and platinum partitions.

The sumptuous box houses 49 chocolates, each topped with Swarowski crystal flowers or a delicate silk rose A Harrods spokesman says, ‘A number of our customers have actually asked for a product such as this which has the “wow” factor.’ The chocolates are part of Harrods’ exclusive new range of ‘High Life’ products, which will launch next month. Swarovski-studded chocolates will be yours for £5000 ($10,000).
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Luxury phone: Suo Xin ZT888 Dual SIM Card Phone

editor — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:55:58 +0000

New Chines Suo Xin ZT888 Dual SIM Card Phone with Apple call buttons is a cheapest version of phone bearing an Apple logo slapped call buttons. This luxury mobile phone is affordable DUAL GSM lines. It equiped with 2.4 inch display screen and 2.0MP camera, supports mp3/mp4 player function. Other functions include bluetooth, genuine Leather Case Battery, GPRS and so on. Bluetooth earphone is not only supports the master SIM card calls but also the slave SIM card. Without switching the phone off, it allows for you to use 2 different sim cards to standby, but only one call can be received each time.

This luxury dual sim card phone available in white and black editions, both with gold and features a 2.4 inch display and 2.0-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, Dual SIM slots, microSD slot and other basic functions like calculator, calendar, memo, alarm, world time, stopwatch and games. Price: $115.43.
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Most expensive aquarium fish

editor — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:52:45 +0000

Arowana Aquarium Fish grabbed my attention today. Arowana Aquarium Fish is world’s most expensive aquarium fish. Arowana command a high price with some even being “tagged” with an ID chip to prove authenticity. The fish is an Osteoglossum species from South America, rather than the usual Scleropages from Asia, and is owned by Singapore-based Dragon fish breeder Aro Dynasty. This mutant is virtually white with virtually no other colors present, not even on the dorsal surface. The fish measures around 40cm/15″ in length, and looks stunning.

The fish’s right eye is starting to look downwards. This is a common problem with arowanas and in fact many keepers are paying for cosmetic surgery for their prized arowanas. Most expensive equarium fish was recently offered for sale to prospective buyers by a UK arowana importer for more than £200,000. It confirmed that it turned down $80,000/£26,376 for the fish a few years ago.
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Best enectronic gadgets: SIM2 DOMINO home theatre projector

editor — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:46:50 +0000

Italian manufacturer SIM2, worldwide known for its high-performance home theater projectors, has launched a new, aggressively priced model to its popular DOMINO series. The SIM2 DOMINO D60 DLP front projection system delivers stunning 1080p full-HD imaging at the highly competitive $5000 US price point, where with SIM2’s reputation for superb performance and unequalled style it will stand as a unique solution for discerning yet budget-conscious home theater enthusiasts.

“We now have three offerings under $10,000 that compete against anything else in this hot category,” said Charlie Boornazian’s SIM2’s VP of Sales and Marketing. “It’s important to our dealers that we offer a complete range of projectors that answer their full range of customer needs, and the new D60 delivers incredible 1080p picture quality and a tremendous value.” SIM2 includes a range of advanced technologies that belie the D60’s modest price tag! The new model’s single-chip DLP projection system is based upon the latest 1080p DarkChip3™ 0.95-inch DMD chipset from innovator Texas Instruments, which incorporates two recent developments that enhance TI’s latest-generation DLP solutions. More details: sim2usa.com.
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Fashion designer accessories: Mercedes Benz iPhone Pouch

editor — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:24:00 +0000

Mercedes Benz launched Swarovski encrusted iPhone pouch from the forthcoming GLK Collection. New iPhone pouch is crafted from the finest quality white leather nappa.

The true beauty of the case doesn’t reveal itself until the phone is actually inserted, as it’s only then that the light from your iPhone display is gently refracted through the crystals, revealing a kaleidoscope of colors while simultaneously expressing to the world you affinity for Mercedes’ newest SUV.” Only 40 are going to be made (as of now), and will be raffled off in the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin.
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Leisure life & living: Oliver B Casa Shake Bar

editor — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:11:43 +0000

Would you like to buy a modern but retro-styled bar? Oliver B Casa presents you an exclusive Shake Bar. It’s Italian-made with black lacquered top mixed with brushed steel and chrome.

Guess the shakes from these bars too will render more healthy roundness to your figure! Pricing is approx. $3,000 for a double bar and $1650 for a single one, it isn’t a high-priced option to start a classic shake bar business.
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Elite luxury travel from Gayana Eco Resort

editor — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:34:05 +0000

Gayana Eco Resort is one of the best places for eco tourists. It’s located the North West of Borneo and looks out over the blue waters of the South China Sea and the 5 coral reef islands that make up the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, named after the first Prime Minister of Malaysia. The location is also home to a marine ecology research center which works with coral reef rehabilitation. Crystal water, cascades onto your steps, playfully nipping at your toes. This rich blend of mystical mother nature and luxurious civilization lies only 20 minutes from bustling Kota Kinabalu City. Thatched roofs humbly overlook the captivating South China Sea while imperial rainforest rests unscathed.

Quietly, beneath this grandeur lies sumptuous marine life, home to giant clams and happy clown fish that greet delighted snorkelers and divers. Be inspired by this life giving island as you nest away in your own cozy terrain. Embrace a new zest for life with an iced lemon tea and a soak through infinity. Luxury resort has 44 luxury rooms all located over water and feature balconies, large bathroom with Harnn luxury amenities, in villa private bar, king or twin beds with luxury linens, feather pillows and duvet, LCD televisions and DVD players. Rates start around $200 a night. More details: gayana-eco-resort.
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Unique luxury furniture: Persempre gold vanity

editor — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:29:11 +0000

Dreaming to have something golden in your luxury bathroom? The Persempre modern wall mount gold covered vanity from Qin takes on totally different looks depending on how the basic, iconic shape is interpreted. Focusing only on the luxurious shade, the rest of the form is kept simple and un-fussed.

The rectangular shaped vanity is topped with a glass surface and can house an integrated sink or a free-standing basin. Small details personalize the vanity, whether you prefer a handle attached to the front of the vanity - which can also be used for a handtowel - or if you’d like to slightly extend the surface of the glass top to include a rail for towels, it’s your choice. More details: qin.it.
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Luxury drinks: Premium Havana Club Cuban Rum

editor — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:21:21 +0000

Havana Club rum is an integral part of Cuba’s traditions and classic cocktails, such as the Cuba Libre, Daiquiri and Mojito, to name a few. Havana Club’s Maximo Extra Añejo is one of the world’s finest rums. This delicate blend of the oldest rum at the Havana Club cellars has been handcrafted by a team led by Cuba’s leading Maestro Ronero, Don Jose Navarro using traditional rum-making techniques.

Worldwide available 1,000 individually numbered bottles. Premium rum comes in an elegant hand-blown crystal decanter inspired by the decorative arts of Cuba. Approx. price: £1,000 (US$1,950).
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Luxury homeware: Parrot Digital Photo Frame

editor — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:12:56 +0000

French designer and interior architect, Andree Putma, has announced a unique digital photo frame. Sporting a pure and timeless design skillfully contrasting black and white tones with a subtle play of transparency, the frame respects the Putman style that is sought-after worldwide from New York to Tokyo. The Parrot digital photo frame by Andree Putman combines technology with art. With this new frame, customers can savour the luxury offered by an extraordinary artist in their own home. Thanks to Bluetooth(R) technology, users can easily transfer their most treasured moments directly from their mobile phone straight to the Parrot digital frame by Andree Putman. Users can also take advantage of the frame’s multiplicity of connections and upload photos via an SD card or by connecting a mini USB cable.

With an emphasis on picture quality, Parrot offers the very best in display technology: a vibrant 7-inch, high- resolution LCD screen with 720 x 480 pixels displays up to 262,144 unique shades of color for bright, strikingly realistic images. You can store in it more than 400 photos - allowing them to easily change the image selection to suit their mood. The Parrot digital photo frame by Andree Putman will be available online in the U.S. at parrot.com starting in July 2008 for an MSRP of $450.
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