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    VALENTINE’S GIFT IDEA: Strangelove Perfumes

    If you’ve been lucky enough to stroll through Harrod’s salon de parfum in London, you’ve probably already met her. If not, allow us to introduce you to one of New York City’s most luxurious niche perfume houses, Strangelove. Founded by Elizabeth Gaynes, whose creative director is supermodel, Helena Christensen, this is created the for the perfume lover’s perfume lover. The collection doesn’t hide behind synthetics, neon packaging and a popstar’s airbrushed smile. Instead, this family of fragrances stands on the firm foundation of pure oud, the brand’s DNA that can be found in all of their six creations, woven throughout…

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    COCKTAILS: Valentine’s Day Martinis

    Valentine’s & Galentine’s Day is always a great time to impress your special someone with an unexpected and delicious cocktail. Whether you like it sweet, tart or with a twist we’ve got the perfect Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipes below. LOVE POTION NO. 9 Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a martini glass. Add a valentine heart garnish of choice to a decorative cocktail pick. LA ROSA DELL’AMORE Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a martini glass. Add two peeled lychee fruit on a decorative cocktail pick. BROKEN COSMO Add ingredients…

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    GIFTS: Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

    So, you are in love. Maybe it’s new. Or maybe it’s time tested and true. Cupid has done his job and now it’s up to you to fan the flames of romance, as such delicate things as hearts often need reminding just how precious they truly are. Luckily, the season of love is upon us and there is nothing that turns up the heat more than beautiful and thoughtful tokens of one’s affections. So, slip into something more comfortable and come along with us as we present our curated Valentine’s Day gift ideas. BOUQUETS Maybe it was Shakespeare or maybe…

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    VALENTINE’S DAY: LOVE LIST

    With our Love List saying ‘I love you’, has never been easier. Choose from our curated selection of gift ideas to add those very delicate and meaningful touches to your love story. Ode a la Rose: For the consummate romantic. Because her mind is filled with ‘Happily Ever Afters’ and you. From Shakespeare to Bon Jovi no romance worth speaking of ever forgot the power of a red rose and neither should you. ODE A LA ROSE                                              …

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    HONG KONG: INTERNATIONAL LIGHT ART DISPLAY

    As the season of love approaches Hong Kong has decided to turn a spotlight on romance. From the 18th of January, until February 24th, the beautiful Victoria’s Harbour provides the backdrop to the vibrant light displays created to celebrate Valentine’s Day and the Spring Lantern Festival. The 15 light art installations created by local and overseas artists at the “International Light Art Display”, among which seven art installations are new pieces created with the theme of Love and Romance. In addition, some of the installations are interactive. Among the new light art installations, three were created by overseas artists, including…

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    CASA DRAGONES: A ROSE AMONG THE THORNS

     The Spirit Of Independence Mexican tradition calls for tequila neat, sans salt and limes, savoring the smoky to vanilla, fruit to chocolate flavors that this ancient spirit is known for. Tequila has an inextricable place in the annals of Mexico’s history and it was that history and love of the land that brought Bertha Gonzalez Nieves, Mexico City native, back to her home land after a highly acclaimed career in the luxury goods industry. Wishing to elevate tequila to its highest potential, in 2008 she went to the state of Jalisco, with her extensive background as Commercial Director for North…

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    THE RED CAT

    THE CAT’S MEOW The Chelsea district of Manhattan is known for it’s chic eateries and boutiques that catch headlines, however locals are always in the know of the best little spots and very often The Red Cat is where you’ll find them grabbing a night cap or settling in for a cozy Sunday brunch. Founded by the journeyman chef Jimmy Bradley in 1999, who wanted the Chelsea area to have a venue that felt real and at home, where delicious food brought people together to share a dish, a story, and a smile. No matter where I’ve lived, worked or…

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    BY KILIAN: VOULEZ-VOUS COUCHER AVEC MOI?

    A NIGHT OT REMEMBER The month of love is officially upon us and as such you may be looking for something sweet… or something saucy, as a gift for yourself or someone special. May we suggest that something be from the ever provocative perfume line BY KILIAN. Heir to a long line of luxury French cognac-makers, Kilian Hennessy  decided to keep up the family tradition and created a new luxury brand, BY KILIAN. The extensive collection toys with the boundaries of scent and the psyche. Light as air yet more deeply penetrating than anything external to our bodies, scent floats…