Patek Philippe Pilot Watch Goes For $1.7 Million At Christie's Auction
Filed under: Timepieces, Auctions
Ariel Adams publishes the popular watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.
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Ariel Adams publishes the popular watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.
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Aviator Hotel
Filed under: Journeys
The new Aviator hotel in Farnborough, England has dubbed itself the "UK's sexiest airport hotel." The hotel is located at TAG Farnborough, an airport that caters to private jets and business travelers. The Tines Online recently checked it out, finding that the building, which looks like a plane propeller, has a distinctive charm. The hotel, founded by the people behind the Malmaison and Dakota chains, has 150 rooms spread over three floors, with 19 suites on the fourth floor. Rooms include Bose sound systems, flatscreen TVs, large beds and wifi. Suites have both a bathtub and a power shower. The hotel includes two bars, one for the suite holders only and one for the rest, The Brasserie which serves seasonal menus.
The TImes Online reviewer deemed the hotel very stylish indeed but questioned whether those landing at Farnborough might just truck on to London instead. Now at least, weary travelers have the option of an elegant stay without a long car ride. Rates start at £195.
Celebrity Lamp
Filed under: Decor
It's amazing how something so common and simple like a classic pair of aviator style sunglasses can be the inspiration for a gaudy (but still strangely attractive) lamp called the Celebrity Lamp. Named after the many celebrities who are more often than not spotted in public wearing their favorite shades, this lamp is made up of 40 pairs of mirrored aviator glasses resting on a shiny linear stand with a temple light switch. It's a shiny silver sculpture during daylight and becomes a kaleidoscope of color and light when turned on at night. Like I said, gaudy but strangely attractive... $1,600.
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Prada Rectangular Aviator Sunglasses
Filed under: Apparel
These Prada Rectangular Aviator Sunglasses combine the best of the aviator sunglass style with the more protective wraparound shield style, resulting in a pair of glasses that is both stylish and practical. The lenses offer 100% UVA/UVB protection, shielding the eyes and face from the sun, but have the gradient tint that is so beloved among the wearers of aviator glasses. The lens frames are made of metal, for added stability, while the sides are plastic and bear the Prada logo. Price: $220.
Lacoste Aviator Sunglasses, Father's Day Gift of the Day
Filed under: Apparel
I don't know about your dad, but my father never wore the most fashionable sunglasses. Of course, he did have a reasonable idea of what would look stylish and of which shape would flatter his face, but that doesn't mean he actually bought those types of glasses for himself. This is, of course, the very sort of thing that makes sunglasses such a great gift. The Lacoste Aviator Sunglasses are sleek and sporty, but not too outrageous or overly trendy - just in case your dad is a bit on the conservative side. The lenses (grey in gunmetal frames or green in silver frames) offer full UV protection. Durable but flexible metal frames can be bent slightly for a perfect fit on just about any face. Price: $148.
