Category: Must Have

Valentine’s Day Jewelry Must Haves

“I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself.” ~ Mae West

Just in time to pick up a glittery little gift for your valentine, Christie’s Jewels Online features a dazzling selection of over 350 iconic designs by renowned jewelers including Bulgari, Cartier, Chanel, David Webb, Dior, Graff, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and Verdura.
As the market leader in jewelry auctions for 26 successive years, British auction house Christie’s is distinguished for handling the finest diamonds, natural pearls, colored stones, and signed jewelry from around the world.

The current online auction is one in a series presented by Christie’s Jewelry department throughout the year. Christie’s Jewels Online features sought-after pieces by the world’s most important houses from Boucheron to Van Cleef & Arpels and many more. Each online sale highlights an exclusive collection of jewels to entice jeweler enthusiasts and well-established collectors alike.

• Prove your love with a traditional heart design. These Graff Diamond Heart earrings feature a double looping diamond-set heart, centering on heart-shaped diamonds.

• Cartier’s “Love” Bangle Bracelet in white gold with screw head detail is accompanied by a screwdriver for fitting. Innuendo intended; we are certain!

• Say “It’s forever” with this unique Bueche-Girod Opal and Diamond Watch on its delicately knitted gold link bracelet.

Celebrate the entry to the 2020s with the clean lines of modernity, captured exquisitely in an evocative Art Deco piece. Pieces up for bidding at Christie’s Jewels Online include modern designs in the Art Deco style, as well as a choice of original 1920s treasures to captivate your beloved.

• Hide a hand-written love letter inside a Boucheron Art Deco Jade, Diamond and Emerald Case, opening to reveal a single compartment, with platinum and rose-cut diamond frame and hinge with emerald accents.

• This Diamond and Sapphire bracelet, estimated to fetch between USD 8 000 and 12 000, features around 208 single or old-cut diamonds, 24 square-cut diamonds and 130 square-cut sapphires. Stunning, isn’t it!

• Set with an oval cabochon jadeite, and an openwork surround set with old-cut diamonds and coral accents, this bold Art Deco ring will certainly draw attention.

• This platinum bracelet elegantly reveals the purity of classic diamonds. A series of old and rose-cut openwork links feature a floral and geometric motif of 368 diamonds. I would say yes !

Must-Have Luxury Beauty Products for Fall

As the final days of summer come to a close, commence the fall season with a full proof beauty routine fit for those looking to up their morning regime with a swanky new set of rules. From an expert approved vitamin C exfoliating mask to a one stop shop hair, hand, and body wash, we have a win-win list of new to the game products that are packed with nutrients, leaving you effervescently glowing from pre-morning breakfast to post-work dinner.

This Works Morning Expert Vitamin C Power Mask

Jumpstart your day with an extra boost of energy and begin your step by step beauty routine with help from an invigorating exfoliating mask crafted with 10% vitamin C and Jojoba. Donned “Morning Expert Vitamin C Power Mask” by This Works, this tried and tested product is proven to smooth, cleanse, and revitalize lack-lustre skin thus improving, brightening, and softening skin clarity. A glow boosting facial that reduces uneven skin tones and tackles signs of pre-mature aging, “Morning Expert Vitamin C Power Mask” is a top notch product that’s a necessary addition for this season’s post summer, back to school morning regime.

Glasshouse Hair, Hand & Body Wash

Before indulging in your daily caffeine fix, change up your cleanser with a new and improved all-in-one hair, hand, and body wash. A multi-purpose product formulated with a pH balance, promising to nourish skin and hair equally, London born Glasshouse “Hair, Hand, & Body Wash” is the ideal long lasting treatment meant to leave you squeaky clean from morning to evening. Environmentally friendly, sulphate-free, rich in vitamin B5, and made with organic extracts of chamomile, comfrey and aloe vera, this soothing natural remedy hydrates and revives weak hair while maintaining color retention due to its influx of wheat protein.  An energizing essence fit for the bona fide sleepy head, beauty bombshells can rest be assured that their hair, skin, and hands will be effervescently fresh and more beautiful than ever before.

Dior Bronze After-Sun Care

A faster, stronger, and smarter bronzer that will leave you with a sun kissed glow just in time to reminisce the summer. After-Sun Care by Dior Bronze is the newest addition to the Dior Bronze collection, offering women a top protective cream that refreshes and hydrates skin dried out by yesterday’s sun. The new kid on the block with a hint of flair, this ultra-luxurious product will enhance your beachside tan instantly while infusing the skin with a dainty scent of Polynesian flowers. Lending a new meaning to the term wake and bake, the Dior Bronze After-Sun Care product is a must try for this coming fall’s Indian summer.

This summer, rock in the sand with beach gear that’s stylish, chic, and family-friendly. Between waterproof phone cases, endless pumps of sunscreen, and adorable beach sand toy sets, we have your next family outing to the beach set in play so it’s a definite breeze. Here’s the scoop:

Hitcase Shield Link Case

Summers are made for memories. And planning a day out on the sand can often include snorkeling and under water activities which can equal a stress level that’s overly high. No one wants water damage to their phone while trying to snap a photo of their kids in their newly purchased swim gear. So we have the perfect accessory that allows for photos and ocean fun. The Hitcase Shield Link Case is waterproof with drop-proof construction and a built-in magnetic mount system for easy attachment to lenses and other built in accessories for phone camera usage. A gadget with all the right bells and whistles to make seaside adventures last forever.

Supergoop! SPF 30+ Endless Summer Pump

How to choose sunscreen for kids and how much of it to buy is often an arduous task. But we have a pump that’s not only ultra-pristine but ultra large. The Supergoop! SPF 30+ Endless Summer Pump is 18 ounces and will keep your little ones protected from the scorching sun all summer long. It’s fast absorbing, non-greasy, and water and sweat resistant. Needless to say, it’s ideal for a safe summer day under the rays.

Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Speck Seahorse Sand Ice Cream Play Set

Nothing sounds more relaxing than taking a day away by the sounds of the ocean. But when there’s a mini me or two, you may need to bring a few gadgets to keep your kids focused on the sand while you focus on you. And nothing says summer fun more than ice cream. The Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Speck Seahorse Sand Ice Cream Play Set is an all in one chance for your kids to be distracted on the beach while you tan under an umbrella.  An all in one kitchen sink for making ice cream on the beach, this one of a kind toy set includes two scoops, two cones, one sprinkles shaker, and a bucket with a lid all decorated with seahorses and shells. The cutest sand toys for splashing in the water or digging in the sand.

Ocean Blue World’s Guide to Mother’s Day

Frost yourself in decadent jewels & delicious dishes at Tiffany & Co. in celebration of Mother’s Day!

This Mother’s Day, stroll down Fifth Avenue like it’s 1961 and reserve a brunch banquette at the newly opened and iconic Blue Box Café on the fourth floor of Tiffany & Co. Bedazzled in pastel blues and crystal silvers – and bursting at the seams with freshly picked blooms – this Breakfast at Tiffany’s homage is a gastronomic rite of passage for those who idolize Holly Golightley’s prodigious character and revel in the robin’s egg blue, legendary gift box.

Opening their doors at 10am for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea, expect a line, even with a reservation. So, arrive early and browse the diamond lined aisles for a present that sparkles with iridescent frost, such as the Tiffany T.

A celebrated design shown off by Kendall Jenner, Carolyn Murphy, Imaan Hammam, Mica Arganaraz, and Fei Fei, this exclusive collection is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, strutting a seasonal style that’s delicate and personalized.

Available for a limited time only in bracelets, rings, pendants, and earrings of 18k gold – rose, yellow and white – The Tiffany T is a strong clean collection and can be stacked or worn alone. And if you’re eager for an accessory that’s personal to you, mix and match at the Tiffany T Bar for a look that’s insta-worthy with a dose of spring savvy.

We recommend indulging in the Two Hinged Bangle in 18k rose gold with round brilliant diamonds. A well-deserved sprinkle of glitter – after refilling empty bowls of cheerios.

Once the bell rings for brunch, head to The Box Café for a family meal that’s two parts decadent and all parts delicious. A set menu for $29, $39, and $49 dollars, feast your eyes on the luxurious Coddled Egg with truffles or Fifty Seventh Street Flatbread. And of course, endless kettles of Tiffany Tea.

 

Celebrating the Iconic Doll: Barbie 60th Anniversary Doll

This Children’s Day, amp up the celebrations with more than just an over the top cake and streamers and spoil your kids with a limited edition Barbie, recently launched in homage of the blond bombshell’s 60th anniversary.

A glamorous keepsake, this celebratory Barbie doll is dressed in a cascading ball gown twinkling with silver sparkles. And in tribute to her prodigious 60 years of wildly cool fashion and runway ready clothing, Barbie is set in a dramatic ponytail styled in an elegant twist. Part of the Black Label collection, this glowing and magnetic figurine is a glittering gift that promises to make every little girl weak at the knees.

But the hot pink extravaganza and ultra-perfect wardrobe doesn’t end here. We suggest in honor of Children’s Day – and the recently marked International Women’s Month – to present your little ones with a doll that’s relevant, real, and not to mention roaring with bravery.

The “Shero Dolls” collection, a host of 19 dolls from 18 different countries including Mexican mountaineer, writer, and lecturer Karla Wheelock and America’s first female aviator, Amelia Earhart is a line of fearless and empowering dolls inspired by women who have mesmerized others with their fearless, empowering, and heroic acts of courage.

In search of showing young girls that Barbie is more than a girl who hops in her pink convertible and goes to the mall with Stacie and Skipper, but rather is a contemporary woman with a career, Mattel is breaking barriers and paving a path forward for future generations to dream big – and of course dream pink.

The “Shero Dolls” collection is currently on sale on the Barbie website.

The season of love. One that’s filled with heart shaped chocolate candy, endless kisses, and of course, presents. And for this Valentine’s Day, we’re rounding up the top three ultra-luxe and functional gifts that are ideal for a boyfriend, husband, brother, or even friend. So we suggest to start prepping your wrapping paper and red ribbon string, because with these killer gifts, you’ll be sure to make your loved one flushed pink.

Here’s the scoop:

• Mini Wine Tasting Bar Set by L’Atelier Du Vin: 

Sold exclusively on MRPORTER.com, this walnut wood mini wine tasting bar set is perfect for opening champagne, sparkling wines, and red and white wines kept on hand. Made portable in a coated metal wood presentation box, this essential bar set is ideal for trips to the vineyard or even an afternoon picnic soiree in the park. Included with their L’Atelier’s ‘Le Garcon’ corkscrew, ‘Cork Opener’, and ‘Modèle 54’, your special valentine will be prepared to taste and explore the grape vines in Napa or the luxury wine museums in France, with this made to take with you wine tasting bar set that’s extra fashionable and ultra – elegant.

• Dip Dye Herringbone Scarf by Paul Smith

This season, there’s no better way to treat your loved one than with a wardrobe addition that’s fit to warm up their hearts – and necks – from the blistering hailing snow. Made in black, navy, and green and blue, this Paul Smith wool and cashmere scarf will make strolling through the cold city streets easy. And although in the winter functional always comes first, why not make it stylish too with a twist of color that’s contemporary cool with all the feels of cozy.

• Ascot Slipper by UGG 

What better way to spend Valentine’s Day then on the couch, next to the fire, cuddling up next to a hot cup of cocoa? And this year, we’re helping you make this evening feel even more special and extra comfy with a gift suggestion that every man wants – even if he doesn’t quite know it. The traditional Ascot Slipper by UGG. A soft loafer that’s an every day must have, ideal for wearing inside or out. Fit with a rubber sole, this go to slipper can survive the coldest of days or be worn on Valentine’s Day for a pajama night in with that special someone.

In the 19^th century, purses didn’t exist if you can believe that. There was no need for them. A women’s dress had so much fabric that a simple pocket or two sufficed to hold valuables. By the start of the 20^th century, smaller skirts meant that women needed a place to stash their stuff. Once the slinky silk gowns and flapper outfits arrived on the scene, pockets were no more and the clutch was born.

Clutches were meant to complement a girl’s outfit, like accessorizing with a gold bangle or a pair of hoop earrings. Often that meant buying a different handbag for every change of clothes. Jewelers such as Van Clef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co and Cartier created boxes blinged out with gemstones, too expensive for the average woman. Today clutches come in all shapes, sizes, styles and sizes. We’ve collected five fancy clutches worth a second look for that special someone this Valentine’s Day—even if that’s you.

Bottega Veneta Clutch

The name brings to mind signature leather goods and iconic fashion and these soft leather clutch bags carry all of that and more. The hallmark intrecciato motif is immediately recognizable as is the understated pleasure of owning one. The elegant knot of the bags is woven silk trimmed with ayers leather and punctuated by antique polished metal closures. Perfection.

Tory Burch, Juliette Clutch

Vintage style gets a modern update in this leather clutch bag versatile enough to hang off your shoulder or carry. Fits an iPhone XS or Galaxy S9 and we suggest the color Ruby Red. Comes in all leather with an easy push-lock closure to keep your valuables intact.

Judith Leiber, Peony Crystal Clutch

Going back as far as 1963, Judith Leiber has been designing pocket-sized purses akin to hand-carrying couture. This one stuns in an array of beaded fine Austrian crystals. The attention to detail has an asking price of almost five grand. So if you do take off the 19” chain to carry it, just don’t set it down and forget where you left it. But if money is no object, Leiber also has a one-of-a-kind precious rose handbag that sells for $92,000 new. It does have over a thousand diamonds.

Gucci, GG Marmont Leather Mini Chain Bag

You can’t talk purses without having Gucci at the center of that conversation. This mini chain bag has a textured leather outside and gold toned hardware holding everything together. Plus, an interior zipper and open pockets with six card slots and a mirror. What more could a girl ask for?

Saint Laurent, Love Box Clutch

Wear your heart on your sleeve with this Swarovski crystal-covered clutch shaped like a heart, with an asking price of $2,350.00. It’s a thoughtful way to say I love you.

Summer 2019. A rainbow of vibrant colors filled with colorful shades like Jester Red and Living Coral and neutral tones that speak the words of buttery Sweet Corn and grounded Brown Granite. 

And as Pantone releases this dominating fashion color report, we look to the design experts like Giorgio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana to see what runway couture staples we can look forward to seeing in stores this upcoming Spring/Summer 2019 season.

Between a soft array of icy silvers and crystalized pinks presented by Giorgio Armani for his spring 2019 Ready-to-Wear Collection in combination with endearing lavender chiffons pinned gently below a silver silk bodice and dressed as an evening gown, the women of Milan can expect to play sweet expressions that uplift just as much as they empower. And fresh off the runway, men too can adorn the colors of confidence with creative masculine suits with loose fitting jackets that take us down a path filled with joyful memories of summer solstice and Italian weekend rendezvous.

But what makes the 2019 fashion season’s resort and summer wear so absolutely charming and yet boastful, is its attention to detail and texture with layered grey metals, plastic jewel accessories, and effervescent pumps that glitter.

Dolce & Gabbana too is embracing these strong colors of femininity with unique floral dresses touched by rose quartz and lace layered embellishments. And with a parade of black-and-white polka dot dresses, baroque gold and silver three-piece trouser suits, and irresistible toffee leopard prints, it was easy to feel June, July, and August flash down the runway. The DNA of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana’s New York Fashion Week soiree was so celebratory, spectators from the first row to the last could inherently feel its ability to make women feel strong within themselves.

So for this Turmeric colored, Pink Peacock and Aspen Gold upcoming cheerful season, indulge in a warm weathered haute couture wardrobe that’s bold, bright, beautiful, and breezy.

This holiday season, what do you get the man who has everything? You probably have to get creative is the short answer. Fortunately for you, we spent some time doing the research for you and uncovered this short list of not-so-ordinary gift ideas for dad. One thing to note, they’re going to cost you.

1. Baccarat Crystal Camel – $180,000

You can’t put a price on how many times dad helped you out of a jam, but you can show your love by throwing down a small fortune on exquisite handmade Baccarat crystal from France. The back of the animal is a crystal vase, and it’s made of gilded bronze and diamond cut clear crystal.

     2.  Tibetan Mastiff – $1-2 million

What dad wouldn’t appreciate man’s best friend showing up on Christmas morning in a red bow, but you will pay a pretty penny for the these precocious pups with a pedigree. A few years back, one sold at an auction for $2 million.

3. Giant Infrared Healing Clam – $14,000

It’s a giant clam, which on one hand is an interesting conversation piece, but it’s also a personal sauna with tiny infrared lights that penetrate into your aching joints. Also, it’s full of jade stones and in traditional Chinese medicine, jade is a dream stone. It calms the mind and helps us release our limitations and enjoy abundance.

4. 24k gold shoelaces – $19,000

Why not? Only ten will ever be made, and your father could be sporting one of them by the New Year. The company that makes these will deliver anywhere in the world if the shoe (laces) fit within your budget.

5. Bugatti Chiron – $2.7 million

The Chiron is said to be the fastest, most powerful, and exclusive production super sports car in Bugatti’s history (if you’re inclined to buy the advertising hype). It is a unique piece of artwork on wheels and luckily has two seats—one for you and one for dad.

Hopefully this gave you some inspiration for those last-minute gifts for dad.  

The Leica Ultravid 8 X 32 HD Plus “Edition Hermès

This limited edition collaboration between Leica and Hermes is a thing of beauty, true craftsmanship and style.  To celebrate the 111th anniversary of Leica they are making 111 pairs of Ultravid anodized binoculars matched with an Hermès calfskin leather casing from.

Custom Leather Wrapped Vespa

Bottega Conticelli, an Italian company specialized in luxury accessories, quality and excellence, paid attention to every detail in this remarkable adornment.  The natural wax finish looks lovely and is also useful, waterproofing the leather and adding protection from the sun.  This hand stitched cover is detachable to add variety or stick to the classic Vespa.

Ping Pong Door

For the avid sports fan, athlete or family, this fun ingenious creation is a must for the house.  Custom made to fit any door frame, this hidden Murphy bed style ping pong table opens up ready for play any time!

Hammock Bathtub

A revolution in the bathing experience, this carbon fibre design offers a level of comfort traditional bathtubs cannot match.  Visually stunning, the Hammock Bath by Splinter Works combines the relaxing experiences of being in a hammock and a bath to reach a sublime state of bliss.  Longer and deeper than a traditional bathtub it is perfect for sharing with a partner or for taking a luxurious amount of time for yourself.

The Giant Birdnest

Innovation is everywhere in nature and this adaptation offers a new concept of comfort and social spaces.  A fun design for seating is available in several sizes from intimate couples to big playful groups.  The soft eggs allow for many different ergonomic sitting positions and supreme comfort.

Floating Cloud Lamp

There is a captivating quality about clouds and the flashes of lightning during storms.  Now available in house without the rain!  You can have a piece of the magic of Richard Clarkson who created a floating cloud with ambient LED lighting and a music reactive mode that flashes with the beat.  Levitating through magnetism the cloud is sure to draw the attention (and jealousy) of anyone in the room.

 

Meteor Mirror

People all over the world share different beliefs about meteors and meteorites. Every ancient civilization venerated these phenomena and related them to omen, sharing the belief that the meteors are extraordinary.

Even today, we allow ourselves to be seduced by the mystery and beauty that surrounds meteors.

We have all witnessed, on clear nights, the fleeting passage of a meteorite. This dazzles us every single time and we keep forever these passionate memories!

The Meteor Mirror is inspired by these unique events, capturing the moment that a meteor hits the Earth in the shape of a crater.

 

Eclipse Wall Lamp

Since ancient times, solar eclipses have inspired curiosity, caused fear, but also admiration, and are therefore the source of myths, legends, and superstitions. Understanding the origin of the eclipse eliminated fear, but the charm remains.

Whenever we have the opportunity to witness an eclipse, we find the same sense of wonder and enchantment.

Their uniqueness continues to arouse in us emotions that we want to preserve as cheered memories!

 

Moai Console

The Moai, also known as the Great Heads or the Naoki, are 887 colossal statues in stone located on Easter Island. These beautiful creations are wrapped in mystery and there are several theories around their existence. For some, the Moai were an homage to the ancestors and the gods. For others, especially the Moais who have “hats” (Pukao), served as lightning rods.

What is certain is that the incidence of lightning on the island is high, and at night or on days of low light, the Moai are illuminated when charged with lightning energy.

The Moai are one of the most mysterious and striking cultural manifestations and served as inspiration for Bessa to create a limited edition piece. A creation that preserves the mysterious stories and unique memories of a civilization that we can only imagine.

 

Pergamo Wall Lamp

Parchment is the name of animal skin prepared to be written on, or the actual document written on such material. The word parchment evolved from the name of the Greek city Pergamon, which is believed by some to have been the epicenter of this invention.

Used by ancient people to record important data, parchment is today a historical treasure. The delicacy and characteristics of the parchment make it a rare and precious object.

Bessa recreated an old and deteriorated parchment in a sculptural piece of art and design to recover the history of such remarkable material.

 

Belly Armchair

The Belly Chair arouses feelings of tenderness! It is inspired by the beginning of life, the pregnant belly!

Therefore, safety and comfort are the central features of this piece.

With innovative upholstery techniques, we got an exceptional result of comfort and well-being, as if we were returning to a distant time in our memory where we felt protected and cozy!

 

Farewell Wall Lamp

This piece is the greatest symbol of farewell. The waving gesture that is lost in the distance, leaving tears of sadness on those who are departing. But it is, above all, the expression of the strong feelings that bind us to family and friends.

These beautiful moments full of emotions inspired Bessa. The farewell moments that we never forget!

 

Candle Side Table

The Candle side table was born from the Candle table lamp. This table combines the different uses of candles throughout the ages. Today, candles create cozy and romantic environments, whereas they were once the light that broke the night. To bring back these moments of magic, BESSA created a piece that simulates a candle melting on glass, with particular prominence to the wax pouring down its sides.