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Omega Constellation Ladies' Watches For The Holiday Season

Omega is really serious about promoting their new Constellation watches for women. I mean the watch line isn't anything new, but they just revamped the style of the watches, so they have been thoroughly updated. They even hired Cindy Crawford for one of the watch release parties. I must admit the line has always looked good on a woman's wrist, and here are two new interesting colors for the watch - purple and white on matching reptile skin straps.

The Constellation cases are elegant and simple, with the iconic "claws" on the sides. These versions have diamond decoration including diamonds on the bezel, as well as for each of the hour markers. The dials are deeply textured in an angled sunburst pattern done in purple with white. The large crown adds to Omega's preferred utilitarian look, and the straps have fold over clasps. The cases are likely in steel, and I am guessing the movements in these jewelry-like ladies' watches are Swiss quartz. Overall in pretty good taste making for suitable gifts. No specific price announced yet, but I imagine it will be close to what the new line these watches is going for.

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

Gallery: Omega Constellation Ladies watch

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White is In: Memorial Day Inspired Women's Wear

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

Memorial Day weekend has passed and with that the old adage states that white can be worn again. Whether or not today's fashionistas subscribe to that statement is up for debate but for the conservative person this is the accepted truth. Plus, it seems designers enjoy producing new creations in shades of vanilla this time of year. These accessories and apparel items are a collection from Farfetch which gathers unique pieces from ten cities, twenty boutiques and two hundred designers. In celebration of summer the gallery below shares whimsical and wicked white options to accent your wardrobe.

Gallery: White Wardrobe

JOHN ISAAC - Crocodile strap skull watch

JEEPERS PEEPERS - Thick rim oversized sunglasses

YVES SAINT LAURENT - Two-tone mock-croc bag

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Tags: cool summer, CoolSummer, farfetch, white, womens accessories, womens clothing, womens wear, WomensAccessories, WomensClothing, WomensWear

Brahmin Les Femmes Izzie, Handbag of the Day

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

The Brahmin Les Femmes Izzie is a classic shoulder bag with simple details that make all the difference.

This modest, crocodile embossed handbag is 9" x 12.75" x 4.25" and has a sturdy shape -- made delicate and feminine by the gentle bowing at the top, accentuated by the arch of the front slide pocket with a turnlock closure.

The bright, goldtone hardware brings out the warmth in this "Dune" color. See the gallery below for a side view of the Izzie bag in its other shade, "Olive."

The inside is all business. There are zippered pockets, a pen loop, a keyclip, everything you need to make your accessories easy to find. The top zips shut and the bag hangs at a comfortable 11" drop. This is a perfect day-to-night bag.

The Brahmin Les Femmes Izzie is available from Brahmin Leather Works for $325.00. Check out more of the Les Femmes collection below!

Gallery: Brahmin Les Femmes Collection

Tags: brahmin, handbag of the day, HandbagOfTheDay, purse, shoulder bag, white

Maitres du Temps Chapter One Black & White Watch Spotted

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces

Ultra luxury watches are rare to spot, even online. We mostly have computer images to go off of, and the only time most of us will see many types of luxury watches are in select boutiques and on the rare collector (very rare). This is why it is so interesting to see this Maitres du Temps Chapter One Black & White watch in reality (well in a photograph). This real view of the $400,000 ultra watch proves that the timepiece lives up to its reputation. The Chapter One Black & White is an almost monochromatic "tuxedo" version of the Maitres du Temps Chapter One watch.

The Maitres du Temps Chapter One watch is hailed as a masterpiece by some people in the watch community which makes sense given the team of literal watch making masters behind the design both visually and mechanically. The Black & White version is in 18k white gold with a dizzying array of complications most notable of which are the polar placed moon phase and say of the week cylinder displays and manually wound tourbillon movement. The presence of the watch is breathtaking, because it is so luxuriously bold, and not necessarily because you have to love the design. Maitres du Temps did such a nice job making it a truly unique, yet classic feeling timepiece. The wrist in the image is lucky indeed!

Thanks to, and via Independant In Time.

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

Gallery: Maitres du Temps Chapter One Black

Tags: black, chapter one, ChapterOne, maitres du temps, MaitresDuTemps, timepiece, watch, white

Brahmin Les Roses Vittora, Handbag of the Day

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

The Brahmin Les Roses Vittora is our favorite handbag in a line of close seconds. We love the Brahmin Les Roses collection -- it's sleek, suitable for work or a night at the opera, affordable, and we just love those croc embossed roses!

This sassy little purse is just 8" x 9.25" x 4" and has a lot of personality. You can remove the 24" strap (if you've firmly left the 80s behind) and carry it as a demure, free-standing case, or just fling it over your shoulder and watch the roses dangle at your hip.

The bag has a center divider pocket and a back slide pocket, as well as interior zips. The goldtone hardware accentuates the meticulous hand crocodile embossing. We think this style is youthful and bold, especially in this Dune shade -- it also comes in Black, Truffle, and Pecan.

The Brahmin Les Roses Vittora is available from Brahmin Leather Works for $275.00. See the gallery below for a side view and more items from the luscious Les Roses Collection.

Gallery: Brahmin Les Roses Collection

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Mercedes-Benz is Dreaming of a White Christmas

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels, Holiday Guides, Children

Mercedes-Benz Unveils New Gift Collection In Brilliant White For The Holidays

Mercedes-Benz makes holiday gifts for the whole family.

New this year, Mercedes-Benz has released a new gift collection in Brilliant White, with many items perfect for kids.

This little car will make any rugrat smile as he or she scoots around the brick driveway in style. Brand loyalty starts in the cradle, as they say, and this is a smart move for Mercedes-Benz.

"The high-profile whisper wheels fitted as standard on genuine Mercedes-Benz multi-spoke rims minimize the noise level."

The Brilliant White collection also features bicycles, hats, clothing, and a really great sled. See the gallery below for Luxist's favorite items from the new collection.

[via eMercedesBenz]

Gallery: Mercedes-Benz Brilliant White Collection

Tags: brand loyalty, BrandLoyalty, cars, gifts, kids, mercedes, mercedes-benz, sleds, toys, white

Porsche's New 'White Collection'

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Gadgets, Wheels, Sports

Think "Porsche Design" and you probably think sleek black accessories, but in a departure from their usual color scheme Porsche is launching the new "White Collection," which is all about crisp whites and shiny silvers. Chosen because it both represents purity and highlights the design of the product, the new white color theme uses all white materials mixed with technical metals like stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium. And besides premium materials and craftsmanship, the White Collection also features premium technology -- for example the mobile phone has a patented fingerprint feature and the lighters have a nozzle that makes them safe to use in inclement weather.

Via Goldarths

Gallery: The White Collection by Porsche

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Botanical Wall Tiles

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Art

Ceramic wall tiles by Heather Knight. I like them because they're bright pure white, and because I love three- dimensional art hanging up on the wall. Inspired by nature, Heather Knight creates each delicate design by hand and works pretty much exclusively in porcelain. These tiles are porcelain and are modeled after different plants like turf, hydrangea, and noni (top row) and magnolia, durian, and lichen (bottom row). I'm not crazy about them displayed in a grid pattern like this but I think a grouping of them would definitely be gorgeous on almost any wall. $895 for the collection of 6.

Gallery: Ceramic Wall Tiles by Heather Knight

Via Design Mind

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$130,000 Platinum Cake

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

Earlier this month I thought the Apple Crate Cake was pricey at $185, but that suddenly seems like chump change when compared to this Platinum Cake designed by a Japanese pastry chef worth $130,000. It's a white cake draped in platinum necklaces, pins, pendants, and even edible platinum foils. The creator's name is Nobue Ikara, and the cake has been dedicated to several famous Japanese women (including actress Rinko Kikuchi) in an effort to encourage more women to wear platinum jewelry.

So is it doin' it for ya? Have a hankering for a platinum necklace?

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Extreme Credit Cards for the Biggest Spenders in the World

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets, Celebrity Shopping

Wealthy patrons with shopping addictions are a tempting customer base for creditors, and so more and more of them are coming up with ways to make their services attractive to the biggest spenders in the world. The Centurion card from American Express is the leading status symbol to date, with its classy black card made of titanium that comes with exclusive perks like a personal concierge (to help you plan your spending) and special treatment at all the top retailers.

But the Centurion, better known simply as the "Black Card," is getting some competition for the top of the prestigious credit card pyramid. Companies like Bank of America and Citigroup are coming up with their own versions, and it seems the greatest competition so far is from the Visa Stratus Rewards card, aka the "White Card." And in the U.K. there's always the Ozwald Boateng-designed Coutts & Co.'s World card from the same private bank Queen Elizabeth uses.

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White Orbit Chandelier

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Here's a chandelier that doesn't have many of the usual features you expect, like shimmering gold, glittering silver, or even just a sense of the traditional. It strikes me as industrial, and a little juvenile (like a science project), but somehow I still manage to like it. I'm a sucker for mini lights, and this White Orbit chandelier by Patrick Townsend is full of them in all different sizes. So although it may not be shimmering or glittery it definitely has "twinkly" in the bag, as well as apparently giving off "the BEST light." Originally created in 2003, it's currently available from Areaware -- but heads up it won't ship until September. 32"x32", $650.

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Celine Anatomic Bag, Handbag of the Day

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

It's not entirely obvious as to what, if anything, gives Celine's Anatomic Bag its name, but it might have something to do with the fact that the design is very user-friendly, though "anatomic" is not the first term that would spring to mind. The bag has a long, rounded body with a top zipper and flap pockets at either end. Each feature allows for easy access. The shoulder straps are wide and flat, made of the same soft leather that the rest of the handbag is made of. It measures 17"L x 7.5"H x 7"W. Price: $1,600.

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Diamond-Protected Data From Mii Stor

by Anton Friant (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

Let's face it; it's downright humiliating to be caught with a boring old plastic jump drive when the rest of the gadgets in your pocket are encrusted to the teeth (err, lanyards) with diamonds. So thank Mii Stor for finally pressing some ice into this 4GB USB flash drive, dubbed the "Snow". The case AND the chain are white gold, so you can be sure you won't be embarrassed when you hang this puppy from your neck with the rest of your uber-posh -gadgetry. It's yours today for a song (if your songs are worth $19,000).

Thanks BornRich.

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Rojaus Grapevine Decanter

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wine

When dining at a high-end restaurant, you expect to receive a presentation of the wine from the sommelier. It adds something to the dining experience and is almost like a small show, enjoyable even if it is not intended as entertainment. You would not expect a decanter to be able to perform such a show on its own, but clearly that is exactly what the designers of the Rojaus Grapevine Decanter intended to do. When the wine is poured into it, it flows fountain-like over a glass bubble, which allows the wine to open up and breathe. The wine can then be dispensed to individual guests as they feel like refilling their glasses. If you chill the bubble by keeping it in the freezer for several hours before used, your wines will be slightly chilled as you serve them. Price: $248.

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Betsey Johnson Lucky Star Bucket Bag, Handbag of the Day

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

Add metal stars and glammed up gold studs to a summery, white leather bag and you end up with the Lucky Star Bucket Bag from Betsey Johnson. The small, open top tote has a magnetic closure that barely hides a funky, leopard print lining. The bag is very Betsey Johnson, with her punk-y style, but the fact that white is so prevalent this season really tempers the bag. Anyone can wear this without making too loud of a statement. Instead, the effect it will have on your outfit, with the 8-inch adjustable strap hanging neatly on your arm, is just to add a little extra fun and flair. Price: $350.

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