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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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    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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    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…

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    AMOREPACIFIC: KOREAN BEAUTY

    October 6, 2016 - By 

    AMOREPACIFIC: SEXY SKIN When it comes to skincare there are a lot of choices out there, and, thankfully, today we as consumers get to be a bit choosy about who we share our morning and nightly beauty regime with. Certainly not every bottle, tube or compact gets to make its way onto our treasured space on the bathroom shelf. We want something that has stood the test of time. We want something that is healthy and nourishing, not just to our own skin but something that is ecologically responsible as well. We want something beautiful. And, something smart. Finding all…

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    FORMAFANTASMA – DELTA

    September 26, 2016 - By 

    The Roman design gallery Giustini Stagetti and Formafantasma have collaborated to create a very special collection ‘Delta’, curated by Domitilla Dardi, who is the design curator of MAXXI Architecture in Rome. A unique perspective on Roman design with a studied focus on historical elements, stripped and raw, leaving only essential lines and refined beauty. This is part of the gallery’s ‘Privato Romano Interno’ program curated by Emanuela Nobile Mino that, since 2012 with the first collection designed by Fernando and Humberto Campana, commissions designers to use Rome as a source of inspiration for new furniture pieces. The delta of a…

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    GOLKONDA: DIAMOND CHARITY

    September 26, 2016 - By 

    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…