Make her Stand out this New Year Eve with a fabulous gift from Paris: http://www.marysecasol.com/Violon_silk_scarf.html

MARYSE CASOL
Hiver a Paris silk scarf

35″ x 35″ – 90cm x 90cm
Twill 14 silk, Hand rolled
Limited edition
Made in France

Symbol of French art de vivre since 1860, Le Carré de soie Casol made from the colours of Fauvism is a classic for any Woman of the World. Use it around your neck or as a precious belt. Includes the Maryse Casol limited edition art catalog and exclusive little white gift box.

Shop online: http://www.marysecasol.com/Violon_silk_scarf.html

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Love this article!  Merry Shopping!

Tis the season to show loved ones you care! Follow us on the journey to find something for everyone on your list.  Our favorite part? No need to stand in those long, aggravating shopping lines at the mall – many of these great holiday gift finds are available online!

{styling by laura fulmine, photography by jobe lawrenson}

a little while ago i spoke about a photo-shoot i was assisting on for a new luxury gifts company, and now i can reveal some of the shots from that shoot.

the company is bokks london, who would like to be your celebration co-conspirators and provide you with a luxury gifting service, bringing together the world’s luxury brands in it’s signature packaging.

the brand has been endorsed by karl lagerfeld, who says “it’s a genius idea,” and dustin hoffman, who believes “crafting the perfect surprise is a gift of love.”

click here to view the company’s anthology of luxury, volume one. i’d like the mademoiselle² gift box, if anyone’s asking…

The “PINK HOPE Collection” is designed to support BREAST CANCER research and awareness in the UAE.

SHOP & HELP online:

http://stores.souq.com/SARAH-ASFUR-Luxury-Jewelry-and-Accessory-Bling-in-Dubai/?cat=7973&view=&order=

A unique dining experience is on offer this Autumn, the elegant surroundings of the Orient Express will take you on a dining tour. Taking place on September 10, October 29, and November 14 2009, the British Pullman train will be leaving  London’s Victoria Station at 7:30 p.m. and returns at 11 p.m.

The seasonal five-course menu accompanied by fine wines selected by the sommelier, will offering  selections such as Organic Welsh Salt Marsh Lamb with a Pomegranate Jus and Smoked Devonshire Caramelized Apple with Truffled Welsh Rarebit.

 Limited to 90 guests prices for this unusual dining out tour start at around £400. For more details go to www.orient-express.com.

Dayna Decker is a luxury designer of EcoCouture home ambiance products ranging from her modern candle, featuring the Eco Wood Wick and modern oil lamp Technology to an array of home fragrance and luxury gift options for a modern gift experience.   At LIVE! On Sunset we carry the beautiful and luxurious Dayna Decker Chandel in 5 comforting scents in three sizes, ranging from $32 for the smallest candle to $76 for the largest.  This modern and seductive luxury is perfect for a gift or as a treat for yourself.  In addition to the candles we also carry the Essence Diffusers which are a hand blown green glass vessel that’s filled with signature botanical oils. Packed with twenty light wood reed sticks that emit gorgeous and welcoming fragrance into your home.

The bar renowned for the best Martini in town, the Dukes Hotel in London is giving a Martini Masterclass. Hosted by the hotel’s barman you can learn the secret ingredients and techniques behind the perfect cocktail.

The classes will be held  on the last Saturday of each month, the class, complete with anecdotes about each cocktail will enable you to  mix and taste your  own martinis and sample the canapés in Dukes Bar.

Goyard released this trunk filled with 100 Assouline books that include photo-biographies on Lanvin, Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, oh my.

While this gift idea is a bit pricey ($20,000) a girl (note, a girl going to Paris where Goyard bags/luggage/trunks are born, need I remind you — I researched hotels by the ones closest to the Goyard store)  can dream right? I just need to first pull my jaw off the floor since seeing this beautiful fashion fusion treasure so I can go to sleep and dream…

http://www.revolveclothing.com/b/ProductTheList.jsp?theListId=1&y_offset=71&detail=true

Are you kidding me with this?

Unreal

The Best Luggage Accessories to Own

So you are walking in the airport minding your own business when all of a sudden your luggage handle goes haywire and your luggage goes flying across the walkway where everyone is waiting to board the plane.  You have gone from being just a face in the crowd to a spectacle that people will be talking about all day.  How can you manage to keep this scene from happening to you?  Simple, you should always have the best luggage accessories on hand including and probably the most important a good luggage handle.  Simple luggage accessories can keep you not only from being the butt of people’s jokes but also help to keep you traveling in style with all the luggage accessories that are now on the market.

Location Map: http://www.timessquarecenter.ae/tsq_locationmap.php

Don’t miss this great opportunity to get a UNIQUE gift for your mom.

This collection of travel luggage from Couture Lab is just stunning.

The leather pilot trolley comes in a fabulous range of colours for every oufit variation, honey above, cognac, brown, black and red. Travel in style with this gorgeous pull-along trolley that measures 46  x 37  x 24 cm.

Limited Valentines Collection 2009 is now available at The m! Shop, your online gift shop in Dubai, UAE.

Be loved. Visit The m! Shop Valentines 2009 Collection Now.

fantastic holiday gifts from our newsletter

Recently, through our newsletter at the hotel, we talked over a few gifts under $50 for him and her that your list is sure to love.

We know that times are tight right now, but that doesn’t mean that your gift-giving has to suffer. Most of these gifts are of a timeless quality, from shaving gel for him, to making your own bath fizzies for her.

Governors Inn Holiday Gift Guide 2008

Enjoy and let us know your gift suggestions in the comments below. Thanks!

Listen to the holiday podcast gift guide here

The journey continues  to find  the best holiday gifts this season. Explore gifts for him, travelers and techies in  journeyPod’s 2008 Holiday Gift Guide – Part II!

The Holidays are quickly approaching and there’s less time than you think to complete your Holiday Shopping.  The best part? No need to stand in holiday shopping lines this year – all these finds on journeyPod’s 2008 Holiday Gift Guide are available online!

One more Godiva Chocolatier store opened in Dubai recently at Souq Al Bahar, Downtown Burj Dubai, UAE.

Featuring our sumptuous chocolate varieties and luxury gifts, it’s something to visit.

Just in time for the holiday seasons such as Eid, Christmas & New Year, our chocolate boutique features delightful gifts for your family, friends, colleagues and business clients and partners.

Needs personalization with your gift? Our staff would be more than happy to assist.

Visit us now:

Godiva Chocolatier

Level 2, Souq Al Bahar

Downtown Burj Dubai

Upcoming Boutique Store of Godiva Chocolatier, Dubai, UAE: Dubai Mall (Await for this huge chocolate boutique outlet and luxury gift shop)

It was only a few years ago that we took pictures on hand held cameras using camera film, which had to be sent away to be processed. Now, we are living in a world where everything can be viewed and digitally processed in seconds using technology.

At one point, in the fairly recent past after polaroid cameras, there were those cameras with film, which to be honest I had almost forgotten about. You couldn’t see the photos you had taken the same day (and in some cases even in the same week) because the film would have to be sent off to a lab and paid for to be processed, before you could actually have the pictures in front of you. Today, with digital cameras and high quality and resolution phone cameras this process is a distant memory, photos can now be viewed instantaneously, deleted and more can be taken. Processing photos has also become much easier; they can be printed in photo booths found in shops, supermarkets, chemists and online to name but a few.

These quality digital images can now be transferred and used to create special presents and unique gifts. The market with photo gifts has now exploded both in shops and on the internet as new gift ideas are available on the market place all the time for consumers to purchase. Types of products include photo engraved gifts, photo t shirts, personalised photo mugs, key rings and a whole load of other presents are available to choose from.

Engraved Photo Gifts

The photo or image is taken from a digital source and engraved onto an engravable gift via an engraving machine, in this case a metazza, for example using carbon rods, which etch into the surface of the metal. The detail achieved via the engraving machine is fantastic. The final product looks like news print and the engraved photos and images look absolutely fantastic engraved on the silver engravable gift surfaces. You can engrave text, as well as company logos creating fabulous, affordable yet premium looking gifts, which make super presents for him and for her as christmas presents and birthday gifts.

5 Steps to engraving an engravable clipper lighter for christmas gifts:

Step 1: Choose engravable gift – in this case, we have chosen a silver clipper lighter

Engravable Lighter Gift

Step 2: Select a digital photograph

Step 3: Using the engraving software we open the selected image and place it in the correct position on the template for the engravable image on the computer .

Photo image on computer

Step 4: Place the chosen engravable gift in the correct position on the engraving machine and click on print button to begin “etching”.

Engravable Lighter in Machine

Step 5: Wait until the engraved gift has been engraved, remove it from the clamp to reveal your luxury engraved gift.

Engraved Clipper Lighter with Photo

Don’t be caught short with your luggage this Autumn, see the new 5-piece luggage set from CoutureLab Uk