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    DINING DUO

    January 6, 2017 - By 

    Here are two of our favorite restaurants to indulge in the fine dining that New York City is famous for. Exploring these venues takes dining to new and delicious heights. Per Se Fine dining at its best, Per Se is a special restaurant. The atmosphere is soothing and chic creating the perfect ambiance to experience a world class menu created by Thomas Keller. This is Chef Keller’s second three-Michelin-starred property featuring his daily nine-course tasting menu, and a nine-course vegetable tasting menu, using classic French technique and the finest quality ingredients available. An award-winning wine list, boasting more than 2,000…

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    DINOSAUR SCULPTURE

    December 18, 2016 - By 

    DINOSAURS IN WONDERLAND The contemporary and modern art gallery, Galerie Dumonteil, in New York,  is once again creating an incredible exhibition. Known for their specialty of curating works with a perspective on the animal kingdom for over 30 years, they have played a major role in the discovery and rediscovery of the amazing figurative artists from the 20th Century. Showcasing the talents of those whose greatest inspiration is nature herself, from Bugatti to Giacometti, Guyot, Pompon to Artus, along with many more. This special exhibition features the animal kingdom from long ago. Nothing is extinct to the artist’s eye and…

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    THE MYSTERIOUS & BEAUTIFUL FACES OF FORNASETTI

    December 16, 2016 - By 

    Known for their artful curiosity the Fornasetti atelier has become a place for dreamlike compositions. Originally from Milan, Piero Fornasetti was a painter, sculptor, interior decorator, book printer and creator of more than 11,000 artworks. His production of objects and furniture is one of the most prolific of the 20th century and Fornasetti is celebrated as one of the most original creative talents of the last century. Fornasetti has created a fantasy world saturated by lush imagery full of whimsical humor, where a large majority of his work featured paintings of his muse, the opera singer Lina Cavalieri. Under his…

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    WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHAMPAGNE, PROSECCO & CAVA?

    December 7, 2016 - By 

    POP!!! THE CHAMPAGNE CAMPAIGN & HER SPARKLING COMPATRIOTS It’s the holiday season and when celebrations abound there’s only one way to revel in the blessings of your year and that is with a cup that runneth over. Though all sparkling wines are not created equal there is an abundance of choices for those looking for something special. Here is an elegant summary of those beautifully bottled bubbles. What is the difference between champagne, prosecco, and cava? Nearly all quality sparkling wines are made using one of two methods: bottle-fermented and tank method. In both cases, the dissolved carbon dioxide that…

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    MY BKR LIFESTYLE

    December 5, 2016 - By 

    TAKING THE PLUNGE What do Gisele Bundchen and Charlize Theron have in common? Besides some very lucky genes, a shared love for wellness and knowing it’s all in the details, they are all about hydration. Actually, pay close attention to many of the trend setters of today and you’re sure to see sunglasses, fresh faces, and increasingly, a sporty little bkr in their hand. Diving into hydration with an au courant bkr twist is popping up in more selfies than you can point an iPhone at. And that’s music to the ears of founders Tal Winter and Kate Cutler, the…

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    TEMPLE ST.CLAIR EXHIBIT

    December 1, 2016 - By 

    This year’s 2016 GEM Awards winner for best jewelry designer, Temple St.Clair, is welcoming her upcoming thirty year anniversary as a jewelry designer with the debut of her third and final chapter of The Golden Menagerie Collection: The Big Game.  This incredible Haute Couture jewelry trilogy has explored everything from rare and meaningful creatures to mythical creations. This year’s chapter delves into a deeply important realm in the animal kingdom – endangered species. Using her exceptional design skills and working closely with her jewelry craftsmen and women of Florence, Temple St. Clair has imagined these precious beings into precious jewels…

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    THE DELICIOUS CHEMISTRY OF WINE

    November 20, 2016 - By 

    CHEMISTRY IS DELICIOUS Grab a glass of your favorite wine and join our conversation with wine specialist Irem Eren about what we should look for in choosing wine for a special occasion as well as the science behind food pairings and how it’s better together. Native to Turkey, with a degree in chemistry from Germany, she also holds an Advanced Certificate from WSET, Irem has a unique and international perspective that she elegantly brings into this intoxicating arena. As a wine specialist at the New York City boutique restaurant, Ayza Wine and Chocolate Bar, she has held extensive wine tastings…

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    FASHION LOOKBOOK: STELLA NOLASCO

    November 16, 2016 - By 

    The acclaimed Puerto Rican designer, Stella Nolasco, has been turning heads at the New York fashion weeks and we love the feminine, glamorous gowns that she is know for. Here is a look at her Spring/Summer 2017 collection. Filled with shear chiffons, lace, and bold patterns, it offers and edgy elegance for the upcoming season. TO EXPLORE THE FULL COLLECTION VISIT: STELLA NOLASCO Photo Credit: Stella Nolasco SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST FOR MORE LUXURY TODAY! YOU WOULD ALSO ENJOY    

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    AUTO: CLASSIC PORSCHE ASSETS

    November 1, 2016 - By 

    ACCELERATED ASSETS Indulge in exotic passions. A rare breed of horses live under sculpted aluminum and steel, the kind that stampeded in brilliant flashes across Targa Florio, Spa-Francorchamps, and Le Mans . Now there is a new and ever competitive race to bring these wild stallions into captivity. The thrill of the chase is felt on and off of the racetrack with pounding hearts battling it out at the world’s most exclusive classic and exotic car auctions. This year’s Artcurial Motorcars auction in Paris exemplifies this as the world’s most expensive car ever sold just went under the hammer for…

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    REPORT: CHRISTIE’S IMPORTANT JEWELS

    October 27, 2016 - By 

    Kicking off the international jewelry auction season Christie’s offered their Important Jewels event in New York City, by Rockefeller Center this month where over two hundred and fifty lots were available, with estimates ranging from under $5,000 to $750,000 USD. The sale total came to an impressive $10,526,150 USD. The over all market was choosy yet buoyant as the more spectacular pieces easily soared over expectations. This is the beginning of the highly anticipated auction season which every year offers the general pulse of the marketplace within the jewelry world. Next up Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction will take place in…