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A. Lange & Sohne Watch Company Rated Best German Luxury Brand, By Germans

Filed under: Timepieces

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Hard (for me) to pronounce German Business magazine Wirtschaftswoche has recently rated watch maker A. Lange & Sohne as the "Top German Luxury Brand." The magazine does a regular ranking (each two years) of Germany's most well known luxury brands which combines everything from fashion houses, to car makers, and of course watch makers.

A. Lange & Sohne beat out companies from every other segment to be the top luxury brand, not merely the top luxury watch brand. The ranking was done through interviews with over 150 industry professionals and participants, and conducted via the Munich based "Brand Rating" agency.

A. Lange & Sohne's highest marks came in the category of "brand appeal." Meaning that people indicated that they personally wanted one, or could see others wanting them (as I speculate the questions to have been like). It should be obvious that when presented with the question, "do you want an A. Lange & Sohne watch?," people were going to say "yes of course." Though, they responded in the affirmative even more so than to questions about Porsche cars, etc... A. Lange & Sohne doesn't need an award like this to be a top luxury brand, but it sure helps remind everyone else.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

Jodi Arnold Embellished Duchesse Satin Pocket Top

Filed under: Apparel

At times the hot summer weather can subconsciously push you into routine outfit when you are just trying to stay comfortable and not sweat profusely throughout the day. For me, that outfit is either a t-shirt and shorts or a tank top and shorts. I've got to get out of this rut. I came across this Satin Top by Jodi Arnold and thought this would be a more stylish alternative. I am not too sure if satin would be the fabric of choice on a super hot summer day. Although the name - Satin Pocket Top - would leave you to believe that it is made of satin, it is actually 100% cotton, so you are good to go. This cap sleeve top features stone embellishments and side pockets on either side. Price: $308.

The Most Anticipated Luxury Cars of 2008

Filed under: Wheels


The term "luxury car" can apply to autos priced from fairly economical $20,000 options all the way up to the indulgent $400,000 range and higher. It's a large class of vehicles. And although everyone may not agree (with that many cars in the mix there's bound to be varying opinions!) this list is a fun one: Forbes has narrowed the new 2008 luxury releases into their own top 10 most anticipated. Here's their list, but as in anything with cars to really get the effect you should see it in pictures.
  • Audi R8
  • BMW M3
  • Cadillac CTS
  • Infinity G37
  • Lexus LS 600h L
  • Maserati Grand Turismo
  • Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster
  • Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
  • Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe
  • Volvo C30
I can't help it, I love them all!

The Best Island Getaways: Vote for Your Favorite!

Filed under: Journeys


For some, reading about the latest island vacation hot spots and hearing other people's opinions about how it does or doesn't meet their expectations and stack up to the competition is where it ends, but for others that's just the first step -- after reading they actually head out and go there to see for themselves. If that's you, then here's the perfect way to weigh in your own opinions on something someone else will read before they book a flight: Concierge.com's "Vote for your favorite" island getaways. You can vote for your favorites, "sink" the ones you hated, and even submit a location or two of your own. It's fast, anonymous, and free, so there's no reason you shouldn't pop over and see what's topping the list!

St. Maarten Grand Ball Dame Tee

Filed under: Apparel

This unique tank from St. Maarten features an elegant figure in a flowing black ball gown. The gown wraps nearly all the way around the hem of the shirt, ruffles spilling onto the back. The raw, scalloped bottom edge makes the screen printed dress almost appear to melt into the wearer's own clothes! Paired with jeans, this is a fun, bold tee, but with a black bubble skirt to finish it off, the outfit will be a knockout. Price: $79.



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