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Cats in Haute Couture

sanela — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:45:21 +0000

Enjoy the pictures from the 15th Cat Fashion Show in New York. The show, taking place in Algonguin Hotel, also celebrated the host cat Matilda’s birthday. The participants looked posh and glamorous.

Haute Couture is a French phrase for high fashion. Couture means dressmaking, sewing, or needlework and haute means elegant or high, so the two combined imply excellent artistry with the fashioning of garments. The purchase of a haute couture model garment is at the top level of hand customized fashion design and clothing construction made by a couture design house. A model haute couture garment is made specifically for the wearer’s measurements and body stance. The made to measure exclusive clothes are virtually made by hand, carefully interlined, stay taped and fitted to perfection for each client.

Now, I’m asking you how absurd you think this is? Fist of all I really don’t get it why do cats need dresses in the first place and especially high fashion specially customized design. It seems to me like a complete nonsense spending such vast and ridiculous amounts of money without any good reason. If these old ladies really had too much money and didn’t know how to spend it they should have given it to some humanitarian action or to the poor or at least to me! I would have known how to invest it wisely.

And besides all that I think I feel sorry for these poor creatures. I mean, it’s not these kitties fault that their owners are a complete mental cases. I know no cat can possibly enjoy being dressed up in some fancy dress and carried around under such strong lights. What do you think about this event?

World’s Most Expensive Spirits and Liquors

sanela — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:03:55 +0000

Here goes the list of world’s most expensive spirits and liquors. It’s really crazy that anyone would pay so much money just for one single bottle of drink. And on top of that, you don’t even get to drink it, because you’ve payed so much for it. It simply makes no sense if you ask me! Anyway, here you can at least have a look at this list if you can’t posses any of this luxury vintage pieces. Enjoy!

8. Highland Park 40-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

2007 Distiller of the Year Highland Park has introduced a permanent flagship 40 year old single malt Scotch whiskey expression it refers to as a “harmonious masterpiece.” Having personally sampled this liquid luxury, I concur. Aged primarily in previously-filled sherry oak casks and with a rich, coppery amber hue, Highland Park 40 Year Old offers a spicy and aromatic bouquet of dark fruits, nutmeg and dark chocolate, with palate notes of toffee and sun dried orange zest. At $2,000 per bottle, Highland Park 40 Year Old is among the world’s most luxe libations indeed.

7. $5,000 Glengoyne 40 Year Old Single Malt

The rare whiskey is bottled in a hand-blown Glencairn Crystal decanter with an individual number engraved in the base, decorated by an engraved sheaf of wheat on the stopper. The decanter is housed in a lacquered, piano-finished, solid oak wood presentation box, complete with gold plates on the front and hand-stitched cream leather interior. Only 250 bottles will be available worldwide, priced at about $5,000 apiece.

6. Louis XIII Black Pearl Redefines the Top Shelf

The Black Pearl boasts all the same quality characteristics as Louis XIII, however it is the impressive casing that defines its regal nature. Its value is exemplified by the limited number of Baccarat crystal bottles produced, each individually numbered. Rémy Martin outfitted the crystal with four distinct seals, all of which showcase the lily. The Louis XIII Black Pearl is priced at approximately $9,000.

5. Krug Champagne Auctions for $21,200

Considered to be “one of the greatest Champagnes ever made,” the 1928 Krug surpassed what experts estimated the closing bid would be. Recently, a bottle of the coveted 1928 Krug was auctioned off at the Acker Merrall and Condit’s Auction for a record price of $21,200, making it the most expensive bottle of Champagne in the world.

4. The Macallan Fine & Rare Vintage 1947

Legendary Speyside single malt The Macallan has come out with an extremely precious Fine & Rare Vintage 1947 edition for the ultimate celebratory tipple; but you have to act fast because only five bottles of the luxurious elixir will be available in the entire United States. The final price has not been announced, but the last time this vintage was available it cost around $7,000 a pop.In 2007, a bottle of vintage 1926 Macallan was auctioned off at Christie’s for $54,000, making it one of the most expensive bottles of liquor ever sold.

3. Hennessy’s $220,000 Beauté du Siècle

For $220,000 you can get your hands on Beauté du Siècle, an ornate treasure chest filled with a 100-year-old cognac and a stunning Baccarat decanter. Designed by French artist, Jean-Michel Othoniel, only 100 treasure chests will be available and will be personally delivered by a Hennessy board member.

2. Henri IV Dudognon Heritage Cognac Sells for $2 Million

A bottle of 100 year-aged Henri IV Dudognon Heritage Cognac, packaged by jeweler Jose Davalos, sold for $2 million to a buyer in Dubai. Adorned with 6,500 diamonds, the handmade crystal bottle is dipped in 24 karat gold and finished in sterling platinum.

1. Russo-Baltique Vodka for $1.3 Million

Russian car maker Russo-Baltique has released a bottle of vodka worth $1.3 million. The extravagantly priced vodka was created to “woo Russian royalty, tycoons and wealthy aficionados worldwide.” The first bottle will be gifted to Prince Albert of Monaco.

Vanity Club in Las Vegas

sanela — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:00:05 +0000

Nightclub Vanity Club in Las Vegas – have a look at the magnificent interior decoration and style, developed by Mr Important Design. The deep rich colors, that are in the room, emphasize a single plan design. I wonder if all this luxury is going to provide a good time too.