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    TAO RESTAURANT

    You are sure to become a TAO-ist once you get a taste of this modern oriental menu. The décor and ambiance create an atmosphere far away from the city rush. The large restaurant is balanced by the intimate mood lighting and anchored by the 16 foot tall Buddha who keeps a meditative watch while sitting next to a pool filled with swimming carp. Originally a 19th century stable for the Vanderbilt family and then a balconied movie theater, TAO New York was transformed into a majestic Asian “temple”, where the menu is infused with its Chinese/Pacific inspiration. Dim sum and…

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    ONOMIE BEAUTY

    JOIN THE ONOMIE ONTOURAGE Beautiful makeup starts with beautiful skin and that is something the beauty brand Onomie takes very seriously. With a strong pharmaceutical background they wanted beauty products that didn’t just conceal a blemish or give a temporary glow, they wanted something that offered verifiable beauty enhancement. That is why they have dedicated their line to the ideals of dual action. Creative ideas like a concealer for dark circles that gets rid of dark circles over time is at the heart of their mission. That’s the kind of crave-able product makeup artists live for and what has won…

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    REPORT: CHRISTIE’S IMPORTANT JEWELS

    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…

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    GOLKONDA: DIAMOND CHARITY

    THE HEART OF A DIAMOND Named in honor of the ancient and mystical mines near the city of Hyderabad, Golkonda reflects those qualities of excellence within the diamond industry. We had the opportunity to meet with the founder and third generation diamond specialist to learn about Golkonda’s latest initiative. Stepping into their New York City office you are at once captured by the incredible and sparkling mineral specimens surrounding the space. In the midst of glittering fire, flashes of scintillation, and even a crystal throne, we had the pleasure to be greeted by the founder, Vinit Mehta, who graciously shared…

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    THE LANGUAGE OF FASHION

    The School of Visual Arts’ special Public Art Installation curated by Linda Fargo, Senior Vice President and Fashion Director of Bergdorf Goodman, on Madison Avenue. Enjoy these amazing creations during New York Fashion Week!From September 8 to September 18, the work of 21 talented School of Visual Arts students will be displayed on Madison Avenue spanning between 57th & 79th Streets in an art installation entitled “The Language of Fashion”; a fun, artistic take on fashion during NYFW. While designing the installations, the students were individually being mentored by top names in the fashion industry. Mentoring Designers Include: Altuzarra | Rosie Assoulin | Francisco Costa | Jennifer Csengody…

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    DIANA VREELAND: THE MODERN WOMAN -ALEXANDER VREELAND SHARES HIS STORY

    The iconic institution that is Diana Vreeland lives on thanks to the creative eye and wisdom of her grandson, Alexander Vreeland. The latest book launch, Diana Vreeland: The Modern Woman, is already making a splash and explores her 26 year career as editor in chief of Harper’s Bazaar. Decadent in images that showcase her creative genius and collaborations with visionary photographers, such as Richard Avedon, Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Lillian Bassman, Martin Munkacsi and George Hoyningen-Huene, this is obviously a must have book in any fashion and art lover’s personal library. Flipping through the pages you begin to touch on the groundbreaking…

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    POSH PORTS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN – CHAPTER FOUR: LEFKADA

    An island in the Ionian Archipelago chain along Greece’s west coast, Lefkada, is a hidden treasure. With the ocean shifting in tones of turquoise to lapis and the land blanketed in lush emerald greens, punctuated by bursts of magenta and raspberry blossoms, even a mermaid would be torn between whether her heart belonged to the land or the sea. A love triangle you will soon find yourself in. When you sail your boat through Nidri Bay to the Geni Harbor it is obvious that you just slipped into a little slice of heaven. However, endless beauty isn’t the only thing…

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    THE SALON: ART+DESIGN 2015 LOOKBOOK

    This year’s THE SALON: ART + DESIGN show held at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City was a feast for the eyes. Here under one roof art enthusiast were invited to savor the best of the creative world. A world where Salvador Dali and Stickler were the gracious neighbors of a monkey hanging from a chandelier by Barnaby Barford. Where French institutions such as Goyard and Kraemer were comfortable among Wei Ligang’s deconstructed Chinese calligraphy poems. Even the colorful pop art of Evelyne Axell and that of the emotional Lucio Fontana joined the party. If you closed your…