Category: Celebrities

La Vie En Rose





B V L G A R I’s  S T Y L E

Sophisticated and Elegant.  Rose Gold Watches are in Vogue again.

Julian Moore wearing one of Bulgari’s signature watches.

SERPENTI
18kt pink gold case set 
with round brilliant-cut diamonds, black opaline dial with a guilloche soleil treatment, 
two twirls 18kt pink gold bracelet.
Daniel Roth, Il Giocatore Veneziano
Features minutes repeater and an automation mechanism operating on damand.
Inspired by “The Cardsharps”, a masterpiece by the Italian painter Caravaggio.
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Les Monégasques

Will Princess Charlene live in the shadows?

of Grace Kelly?
or will she strike out on her own, and start developing her own “brand”, sort of speak?

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco reported $58 million wedding was staged as to “rival” Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III, but history will note the asterisk that remained on their marriage, as Charlene almost became a run away bride, and rumors
of more paternity tests in the works for Prince Albert.
Yes, Princess Charlene projects a serene personality which sometimes can be mistaken as being slightly austere, but pensive.  Which is good, because it is most likely who she is, and why should anyone want her to change that?
As for Grace Kelly, well, Princess Grace remains in our memory as majestic and ultra chic.
In modern times, her sense of style and savoir fair is often replicated, but alas, never duplicated.

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Classic Cars

Speed Thrills

From a classic to the latest luxury automobile, loud noises, such as the revving of an engine, are likely to have an arousing effect on an individuals physiology. This summer, we will go all out to begin our conversations about cars – classic cars that is.

James Bond’s Aston Martin


We are very fond of them (especially the English types) because for the most part, these old luxury vehicles were completely streamlined, fashionable – from the city to the country side. What makes a great car a great car? Each one of us may come up with a different answer, but one thing for sure, a great car contains this fait accompli, instead of the “xerox copy models” that most of us have to contend with.  Some may go further and say that when it comes to classic cars, what they truly admire about them are the curves, the arousing sounds, or the car’s originality.  And that would be true.  At the end of the day, we will always go for originality, especially when it comes to luxury items.  And despite the global downturn, wealthy car lovers have not been deterred from ordering even the latest luxury models.

 1961 Ferrari Convertible
 1966 MGB, and a 1962 MGA
Aston Martin circa 1950s
Maserati A6G 1955

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The Weekender: Rafael Nadal

“I’m going to get even better.”
       Rafael Nadal

As far as I’m concern, Nadal is going to win, because he’s got the taste for it, and he is perfection personified.  This summer, we should expect to see nothing less from him. Oh, how I wish I was present at the All England Club in the suburb of London, from June 20th to July 3rd to witness this great event (!)

Most of you already know how hard tickets for Wimbledon (celebrating its 125th anniversary, this year) are to come by, ever since its beginning in 1877.  But for me, it’s not always about the tennis, you know.  For the last few years, besides seeing my favorite champion on the court, what I usually look for is the high fashion, the strict dress code among the competitors, and of course, the strawberries and cream, which sales for far too much.  But who cares?  It’s Wimbledon, a tournament which is considered by most one of the most prestigious of them all.  And for two glorious weeks, it is Tennis Heaven for Rafael Nadal‘s enthusiasts like myself.

Above: Rafa Nadal wearing the Tourbillon RM 027 by Richard Mille which was developed for him in 2010.
Mille’s team took almost a year to create the $525,000 watch.  Titanium base plate, with bridges of aluminum lithium.  Barrel pawl with progressive recoil, winding barrel teeth and third-wheel pinion with central involute profile.
Can somebody say “Advantage Nadal“?  Thank you.    
In April of this year,  Richard Mille continued his collaboration with Rafael Nadal by donating the RM 027 to Only Watch Charity Auction.  The proceeds went to fund research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Wimbledon’s famous Strawberries and Cream
The Official Wimbledon Website

Yes, sublime tennis will be on the minds and hearts for two straight weeks, but what about some site seeing, and adventurous getaways?  One can get plenty of those.  Visit this tourist guide to
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship and the local towns.


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The Weekender: Chelsea Flower Show 2011

The exuberant and foxy, Dame Helen Mirren launched a flower named in her honor during the Chelsea Flower Show Preview. 
Few things in life can be compare to this great event.  And this year, once again, it did not disappoint.  I was expecting to see more constructed boxwood garden designs like we saw a couple of years back, but having a rehash on the things past is never a good thing.  Or so I’m told.  The big trend was vegetable gardens, as the flower industry is still suffering from the storm of the recession.  Though we’re told that things are coming up roses with some of the garden houses in England.
Wished I caught the writer of this poem, inscribed on the Cancer Research garden wall.  Very touching.
Loved the hairnet decorated with those dainty little black satin bows!
Queen Elizabeth II was presented with her namesake orchid by a Taiwanese team of gardeners. The orchid was the only one of its kind. 
It must be nice being Queen.
Most of the gardens, this year, lacked that certain modern edge of days gone by, so it was a delight to see this construction of metal veins in the British Heart Foundation garden.  A sublime contrast with nature!
Few men, of a certain age, carry it off as well as Sir Paul Smith.
 More modern delight – au naturel!
Seeing these equisetum in the Homebase Garden made me realized how gardens do not have to be over the top in order to look sensational.
The RBG Melbourne Pavilion
Bringing nature in is always a good idea, don’t you think?
Vegetable gardens were a big hit this year at the Chelsea Flower Show.  England is blessed for having such perfect rainy days.  When things blossom, they blossom very well, indeed.
 The soon to be married Prince Albert of Monaco visited the Monaco Garden.
How glorious is Monaco?  “It’s a bore!”.  Of course, this is only so if you’re Gaston Lachalle (those who’ve seen the movie know exactly what I mean).
 Wearing a Black Swan inspired flower tutu this ballerina enchants all her encounters in the M&G investments garden.  Although her moves were bewitching, I must say, the outfit was a bit unflattering.
Never mind Taisia Melnyk, nor the William and Catherine English Musk hybrid roses, let’s talk about that splendid hat.  How divine!  It brought to mind the one worn by Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady – The Ascot Scene.
The Flemings Garden
Is there anything more romantic than waterlilies?
Not to mention serenely dramatic?
I remembered as if it was yesterday when it was announced that Natasha Richardson died after a skiing accident in Canada.  
What a sad day that was!
Vanessa Redgraves pictured here holds a new rose from rose specialists Harkness in loving memory of her daughter.
All photos are from the Telegraph
www.telegraph.co.uk
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