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    SIPPING ON STARS: CHAMPAGNE, PROSECCO & CAVA

    It’s the summer 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 makes wine fizzy is a by-product of…

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    HUBLOT: BIG BANG MECA-10 MAGIC GOLD

    The Hublot Maison strives to be on the forefront of innovation in watchmaking. Everything is considered and reconsidered to find the best that it can be. Even gold with its natural timelessness went under the microscope, and, it’s stunning to say, that they have achieved a little something that they like to call MAGIC GOLD; only diamond is capable of machining Hublot’s 18-carat gold, certified by the Central Office for Precious Metals Control. It is the first scratch-resistant gold in the world and demonstrates a hardness of almost 1000 Vickers. Now produced in the high-tech foundry at the Nyon Manufacture,…

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    DINING DUO

    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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    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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    DINOSAUR SCULPTURE

    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

    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?

    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

    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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    FORMAFANTASMA – DELTA

    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

    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…