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The Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea At The Mandeville Hotel, London

January 21, 2015

 

Afternoon tea is great at any time of the year, but as the days get colder you may not want to tuck into cold sandwiches on a platter. And if like me, you want something more hearty and stodgy to fill the gap on a dreary London afternoon, then the Great British Gentleman’s afternoon tea at the Reform Social and Grill is for you.

Housed within The Mandeville Hotel in the fashionable Marylebone village, the Reform Social and Grill was inspired by classic British gentlemen’s clubs. The interior comprising of dark wood panelling, rich upholstery, plush leather chairs and dim lighting resembles every inch of a gentlemen’s club in the 18th or 19th century. But as a woman about to dine here, I did not feel out of place. Instead I took up residency in the tufted sofa for the next three hours for the Gentleman’s afternoon tea. Continue Reading…

Luxury Food, Luxury Living

THE MOST FASHIONABLE RESTAURANTS AROUND THE WORLD

January 14, 2015

 

These are the chicest  restaurants worldwide

 

Australia to Tokyo. Here’s our list of the best fashion designer restaurants, clubs and coffee bars.

 

1)   Vanitas at Palazzo Versace in QueenslandGet inside Gianni Versace’s head at Vanitas in Australia. The restaurant features elegant artwork and cutlery inspired by the designer’s glam aesthetic, and overlooks a beautiful pool with a tasting menu including violet gnocchi and vegetable consommé.

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Luxury Cars, Luxury Living

Aston Martin at the inaugural London Classic Car Show

January 8, 2015

Aston Martin is lining up a selection of its heritage and modern sports cars as it prepares to takes its place at the inaugural London Classic Car Show.

The British sports car maker, which celebrates its 102nd birthday on 15 January, is exhibiting a wide variety of models at the Show, which is being staged at ExCeL in London’s Docklands from Thursday, 8 January.

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Luxury Living, Slideshow, Yachting & Sailing

Highlander Mega Yacht

January 8, 2015

 

Highlander has hosted HRH Price Charles, President Ronald Reagan, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Elizabeth Taylor, Mick Jagger and Sir Paul McCartney in her time. Built for Malcolm Forbes, the Publisher of Forbes magazine in 1986 by Feadship, HIGHLANDER is 50 metres and has six staterooms, which can comfortably sleep up to 12 guests, and a crew of 11. HIGHLANDER has timeless styling, original pop art works, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous interior features throughout her living areas which create an elegant atmosphere. Charter available from €175,000 per week.

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Luxury Living, Yachting & Sailing

The Sovereign Superyacht from Gray Design

January 2, 2015

 

The Sovereign Superyacht from Gray Design
Traditions must be challenged periodically and the 100 meter superyacht, Sovereign, from Gray Design has the daring and wit to be a serious contender. Designed for kings, queens and monarchs, the Sovereign’s strict lines and well appointed detailing place it in a class where only the best is tolerated.

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Luxury Food, Luxury Living, Recommented Places

Happy New Year’s Eve! Our Luxury guide to premiere Champagne destinations

December 31, 2014

Happy New Year’s Eve! Our guide to popping the bubbly in style…!

See the Premiere Champagne destinations around the World…!

 

The Champagne Bar at the Plaza, New York

The Champagne Bar at the Plaza, New York
An homage to the legendary hotel’s original Champagne porch, the Champagne Bar at the Plaza overlooks Grand Army Plaza’s picturesque Pulitzer Fountain. This exclusive bastion of refinement has played host to fêtes as lavish and ebullient as Truman Capote’s “Party of the Century,” at which a reported 400 bottles of vintage Taittinger were served. Continue Reading…

Best suites in the world, Hotels, Luxury Living, Traveling

The Plaza’s Fitzgerald Suite

December 29, 2014

Sleep Like The Great Gatsby in NYC: The Plaza’s Fitzgerald Suite

 

The Plaza's Fitzgerald Suite: The Bedroom

To the last detail, the suite honors F. Scott Fitzgerald, the 1920s and the Great Gatsby movie, but what are some of the most interesting items on hand, and how does the design of the suite reflect that particular era?

Every detail of the suite relates to Fitzgerald’s life and his time at The Plaza as well as Baz Luhrmann’s film. Dome ceilings surrounded by antique mirrors feature 1920’s Odeon Glass Fringe Chandeliers. The bedspread and towels are custom embroidered with the Jay Gatsby and Daisy-inspired monogram, seen frequently throughout the film. The walls are adorned with portraits of the 2013 film cast captured by legendary Hollywood photographer Douglas Kirkland, images of Fitzgerald and his wife, and 1920s photos from Vogue and Vanity Fair. Bookshelves are filled with the author’s complete works and books that inspired the filmmakers throughout production, as well as classic RH accessories. Guests will also find entertainment in RH’s vintage board games, including Monopoly, which originated during the era, iconic Gramophone-shaped iPhone and iPad speakers, custom Tiffany & Co. playing cards, and coffee table books that invoke languorous summers on the Gold Coast or the vibrant New York of the Roaring `20s.

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Hotels, Luxury Living, Luxury Travel, Traveling

5 CASTLES AROUND THE WORLD TO STAY IN

December 28, 2014

                 From Spanish fortresses to Devonshire follies, which fairy-tale castle will

                     you stay in?

 

Cap Rocat, Spain
Cut into the cliffs of a private peninsula on Majorca’s Bay of Palma, a golden castle-cum-hotel welcomes guests. The sandstone walls and crenellations of this former fortress teeter above more than a mile of secluded coastline. The castle opened to the public in 2010 after a refurbishment by Claudia Schiffer’s personal architect, Antonio Obrador. The 24 spacious and stylish bedrooms carry reminders of the building’s past: there are bullets for door handles, and gun carriages reworked as coffee tables; the original gunpowder bunker is now a magical events space. You’ll also find a glittering saltwater swimming pool overlooking the bay, along with an endless supply of fresh seafood.
Cap Rocat (+34 971 747 878), from about  $535 a suite a night B&B. Continue Reading…

Luxury Cars, Luxury Living

The Rolls-Royce Wraith

December 28, 2014

 

The Rolls-Royce Wraith  to the next level !

 

The Rolls-Royce Wraith is already one of the most exclusive coupes in the world when it leaves the factory. SPOFEC refines the English luxury motor car even further with custom components of the highest quality created with great love of detail.

Sporty and elegant bodywork components in concert with tailor-made 22-inch wheels give the two-door car an even more exciting appearance. The SPOFEC wheels enhance the vehicle’s driving dynamics, as do the lowered suspension, the carbon-ceramic high-performance braking system and the powerful engine tuning that boosts power output to 527 kW / 717 hp and peak torque to 986 Nm. The SPOFEC stainless-steel sports exhaust system is optionally available with an electronic sound management feature.

The name of the SPOFEC brand is a sort of acronym of Spirit of Ecstasy, the name of the hood ornament of the English luxury motor cars. The German company is dedicated exclusively to the customization of the current Rolls-Royce vehicles from Goodwood.

 

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