Thursday December 31st, 2009 14:07 Chanel launches new skin firming line

The four products in Chanel‘s new Ultra Correction Lift Collection contain a resin from the Manila elemi tree, often used to heal skin in traditional Chinese medicine.

Chanel launches new skin firming line.

Chanel launches new skin firming line.

The Lifting Firming Day Cream SPF 15, for example, is described as “lush cream, luxuriously textured and delicately scented, delivers a very soft, matte finish, with ultimate comfort, for a visible lifting effect.”

The Lifting Firming Day Cream SPF 15 and the Lifting Firming Night Cream will leave your skin temporarily plumper and firmer.”

The total of six products range from $85 – $225, including the four Lift Collection items as well a Lifting Firming Day Fluid SPF 15 and a Sculpting Firming Concentrate.

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Wednesday December 30th, 2009 10:34 Ferrari Enzo Spyder On eBay

ferrari-enzo-replica-1_ExTlU_65Spotted on eBay, this Ferrari Enzo Spyder prototype is just the luxury accessory you need to start 2010 in style!

Dimitris Papanagnou has dubbed the Enzo replica 2010 Ferrari Enzo Spyder prototype and no one’s questioning the Greek designer’s luxurious taste!

Featuring an Audi-sourced 3.7-liter V8 engine and all handmade in Greece itself, it’s no wonder this baby is starting at $800K!

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Wednesday December 30th, 2009 01:52 Brabus GLK is world’s fastest street legal SUV

The Brabus GLK V12 is a modified Mercedes-Benz billed as the world’s fastest street-legal SUV and just made its world debut at the Dubai Motor Show.

Brabus GLK is worlds fastest street legal SUV.

Brabus GLK is world's fastest street legal SUV.

With a whopping 750 hp 12-cylinder twin turbo engine, the vehicle set a new speed record of 200.3 mph at Italy’s Nardo test track in October and can do 0 – 62 mph in 4.2 seconds.

Other upgrades include air intakes, carbon fiber spoiler lip on the front apron, a four-pipe sports exhaust system, fender flares, a rear roof spoiler. The interior is done in full leather interior with Alcantara elements, an ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel and wood or carbon fiber trim for the dashboard, doors and center console.

Custom consoles for the backs of the vehicles front seats contain multimedia devices in case the passengers get bored between neck-snapping accelerations.

Oh yes, and the price will set you back a cool $570,000.

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Tuesday December 29th, 2009 09:44 Bentley & Paul Smith Team Up For Luxury Skiis

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Bentley and Paul Smith have teamed up this year to create some of the most luxurious snow skis around the block.

Limited to just 250 pairs of luxury skiis, these sets include handmade skis, poles and bag.  Cost, $9800.

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Monday December 21st, 2009 10:35 Luxury Estate Of the Day: Sugar Land, Texas

asugarland20-300x225While Texas might not be your favorite state, you should give this luxury estate  in Sugar Land, Texas a flying chance.

At just $11 million, you will fall in love with each of the 6 spacious and luxurious bedrooms, the immaculate living room with mosaic tile and of course the amazing property surrounding this estate.

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Friday December 18th, 2009 10:15 West Vancouver’s Cullen Luxury House For Sale

cullen-house-luxury-estate-twilight-300x198If you’re a big Twilight fan, then you won’t want to miss on the opportunity to own the infamous West Vancouver’s Cullen house.

Used in the filming of Twilight to showcase the Cullen family, this stunning luxury home features a great room with 20-foot ceilings, spacious and modern kitchen and massive windows throughout, all for $3,298,000.

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Thursday December 17th, 2009 09:08 Wittselsbach Diamond To Display In 2010

wittelsbachdiamond-300x201The 35.56 carat Wittselsbach diamond that has been recut to 31.06 carats will soon see a public display come early 2010.

The infamous diamond will be sitting near the 45.52-carat Hope Diamond at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History starting January 28, so you’d better start making plans now!

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Wednesday December 16th, 2009 09:57 Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Shows Off Giant Gingerbread House

dsc_1121The Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Pennsylvania has been showing off their gingerbread house this holiday season, though it’s more of a gingerbread community!

Made from 100 pounds of gingerbread, 40 pounds of egg whites, 200 pounds of powdered sugar and hundreds of peppermints, gum balls and candy canes this edible village will be on display through January 6, 2010.  Rates for the resort start around $230 during December, so make your reservations now!

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Wednesday December 16th, 2009 09:46 Luxury Consignment At CovetShop

covetshopSo you love luxury goods but you can’t always afford it, well then, CovetShop.com is just for you.

With luxury apparel, shoes and accessries, of course, this site offers the best in luxury but with consignment prices.  Shop away this season!

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Tuesday December 15th, 2009 09:31 Open Your Own Luxury Getaway In Georgia

aclayton1For an asking price of $10 million, you can become a vacation getaway specialist in Clayton, Georgia with this amazing property.

Featuring 62 acres, four villas, chapel, 15-suite lodge and event facilities you will have plenty of space for every luxury accommodation!

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