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Chrysler Super Bowl Commerical Most Expensive

February 8, 2011 | Posted by bLavish as The Most Expensive, Uncategorized, Wheels at 9:47 am | Comments off

During Sunday night’s Super Bowl car manufacturer Chrysler ran the most expensive commercial of the evening.

The car company had to get special permission to run a two-minute advertisement on Super Bowl Sunday since most spots are generally only 90 seconds.

The ad, which featured Eminem, took on the meaning of luxury in America’s Detroit and what it means for the Motor City.  While the all new Chrysler 200 luxury car commercial might have been the longest and most expensive, it certainly didn’t beat the much cheaper Darth Vader Volkswagon ad!

World’s Most Expensive Super Bowl 2011 Menu

January 27, 2011 | Posted by bLavish as The Most Expensive at 10:29 am | (1) Comment »

None other than celebrity rag TMZ has discovered the world’s most expensive Texan Super Bowl XLV menu.

When the Green Bay Packers take on the Pittsburgh Steelers a week from Sunday, catering experts Legends Hospitality Management will be serving a luxurious menu to the wealthy occupants of an Arlington, Texas suite.

The menu theme is comfort food and will include three shifts as well as unlimited beer, wine and soda.

Pre-game, the football fans will be served house made spiced kettle chips with French onion dip, jalapeno white cheddar and texas pecan kettle popcorn, winter fruit, beef tenderloin, fruits and nuts, southern chicken salad, and mini Kaiser rolls.

After kick off, the menu includes organic citrus salad, organic greens with Texas ruby red grapefruit, hearts of palm with black pepper croutons, Texas slow smoked brisket, a truffled macaroni and cheese bar, chopped tomatoes, apple smoked bacon, bourbon ham, Dublin barbecue sauce and more mini Kaiser rolls. For dessert, there will be mini moon pies, Texas blueberry pies, apple empanadas and blueberry caramels.

At half time, the occupants will be served warm Texas peach cobbler with mascarpone whipped cream.

Ummm, yes please!  This might even be worth the trip to Texas.  Maybe.

Boardwalk Empire: World’s Most Expensive TV Show

January 21, 2011 | Posted by bLavish as The Most Expensive at 7:48 pm | Comments off

HBO’s Boardwalk Empire is a period piece that combines two of the viewing public’s current fascinations: mobsters and period pieces. It something like The Sopranos meets Mad Men, with an extraordinary cast featuring  Steve Buscemi  as the central character and is directed by Martin Scorcese. The show centers around the life of a politician and gangster in Atlantic City in the 1920′s. It’s basically the perfect storm of Hollywood bigwigs meeting cable magic.

This kind of magic isn’t cheap, however. The pilot episode of the show cost HBO a record-breaking $50 million to produce. No doubt that the combination of elaborate sets, period costumes, big name cast members, and high production values is the reason behind the immensely high price. Previously, the record for most expensive TV pilot was held by Lost.

Lambda, World’s Most Expensive Luxury Olive Oil

January 21, 2011 | Posted by bLavish as The Most Expensive at 9:53 am | Comments off

Every chef knows that olive oil is not only the healthiest way to cook, but also the best and most delicious.  But what about the most expensive, most luxurious olive oil?  Guess what?  It’s even better!

Take a look at the world’s most expensive olive oil from Greece’s Speiron Company, Lambda.  Labeled as an “Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil,” Lambda is harvested by hand, cold-pressed, and even bottled by hand into this highly attractive 500ml bottle.

Bet you’re wondering about the cost per 500mls, huh?  How about $200 if you want you Lambda coming to you as shown?  Or you can even choose the most expensive option, a hand-crafted case featuring two 18k gold plates for a whopping $14,698.

If you do indeed decide to go the latter route, Lambda will engrave your name on one of the 18K gold plates, just so you know who’s olive oil boss!

Most Expensive Apartments One Hyde Park Opens Doors

January 20, 2011 | Posted by bLavish as Estate of the Day, The Most Expensive, Tid Bits & News at 9:34 am | Comments off

The world’s most expensive apartments, One Hyde Park, just celebrated their grand opening.

Opening their doors for the first time, the UK’s One Hyde Park was officially unveiled Thursday by property duo, the Candy brothers.

Each luxury apartment includes a valet, wine cellar, private spa, home cooking by award-winning chefs and of course, a panic room. Only 86 residential flats make up the luxurious One Hyde Park, which average about $9500 per square foot.

The launch is being carefully watched as a litmus test for the financial health of the world’s super-rich and their appetite for London in the wake of the financial crisis.

Well, if it’s any indication at all, we wouldn’t mind kicking up our heels at the Park.

Prince Albert II’s Charlene Wittstock To Wear Armani On Wedding Day

January 18, 2011 | Posted by bLavish as The Most Expensive at 9:45 am | Comments off

Although there is no word as of yet who Kate Middleton will be wearing on her big day, when stunning Charlene Wittstock ties the knot with Monaco’s Prince Albert II this July, the bride will be wearing a Giorgio Armani original.

Italian newspapers quote Armani himself as announcing the commission after his men’s fashion collection in Milan on Sunday. Wittstock has attended Armani shows in the past and she also has worn his gowns to events. Although we know the designer, we don’t know anything more about the dress which will be kept under wraps until the big day.

We can’t wait to see Wittstock in her wedding day Armani, she’s going to just blow them away.

World’s Most Expensive Beach Towel By Hermes

January 15, 2011 | Posted by bLavish as The Most Expensive at 7:25 pm | Comments off

I’m in New York City, where it is currently below twenty degrees, and although I have enjoyed my afternoon of snowman building and hot toddy drinking, a little part of me is really looking forward to summer, to the beach, and to days that last longer than 4 pm. And what better way to spend a day on the beach than spread out on a luxurious Hermes beach towel? Add a crisp cocktail flavored with something fresh and tropical and I’m ready to book a flight. Plus, this beach towel is super eye-catching, so there’s no way your hot summer bikini body won’t anstd out among all the rest.

The thing is that, honestly, there’s not terribly much difference between this beach towel and the kind you buy in department stores. Despite the $530 price tag, there’s just not much you can do to a beach towel to improve upon the design. The print is perfect, and the material is 100% cotton, but at 36″ x 60″, it’s not even the biggest beach towel around. So, why the exorbitant price tag? The label, of course. You pay about 400% extra to get that discrete little logo and understated orange box.

Lori Gardner’s Diamond Bathtub

January 13, 2011 | Posted by bLavish as Furniture, The Most Expensive at 9:09 am | Comments off

It’s the New Year and it’s time to revamp the old and create some new visions in your home, so let’s start with the master bathroom and Lori Gardner’s new Diamond Bathtub.

Yes, that’s right, we said a diamond bathtub.  The Diamond Bathtub by Lori Gardner took the artist three years to complete and features 44,928 rose pink Swarovski crystals that have been hand-affixed in place on a stunning 19th century-style cast-iron claw foot bathtub.  Quite impressive, no?

The Diamond Bathtub pays strict attention to detail with quality materials and time honored craftsmanship. Put a mirror underneath the tub, and the bather is in for another special surprise. Taking a bath is a luxury nowadays, but The Diamond Bathtub makes it easy to relish the quiet moments we all desperately need, to relax, unwind and bask in the glow of a true indulgence.

Google Founder Buys $35 Million Luxury Yacht

January 12, 2011 | Posted by bLavish as Fast & Furious Cars, The Most Expensive at 10:10 am | Comments off

According to the New Zealand Herald, billionaire Google co-founder Larry Page just treated himself to a new luxury yacht, with a price tag of around $35 million.

The yacht in question, Senses, was actually on display at the Monaco Yacht Show and caused quite the sensation with its sexy and sleek 59.2 meters.  The ship was originally built back in 1999 at the Schweers Shipyard, with a wonderful interior designed by none other than Philippe Starck himself.

Amenities of the Senses include helipad, jacuzzi, fitness center, full bar of course, five guest cabins and can accommodate a crew of 14.  The master’s suite is a whopping 12m wide and features a walk-in wardrobe.

Well, you have to know how to treat yourself sometimes, don’t you, Page?

The World’s Most Expensive TV

December 30, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as The Most Expensive at 11:12 pm | Comments off

HD isn’t enough for some people, they’ve gotta have HD covered in bling. This Supreme Rose TV by Stuart Hughes is bound to find a few takers, despite its $2.26 million price tag. Like most things that cost a lot of money, the Supreme Rose is all about packaging. In fact, while you might assume that it’s a giant wide screen, it’s actually only 55″!

The price tag comes from all the bling, my friends. Every inch of this baby is pure opulence. The inside screen layer is alligator skin and the frame is 61 pounds of 18 karat rose gold. It’s encrusted with 72 brilliant round cut white 1 carat diamonds, and all the nooks and crannies are filled with amethyst and sunstone. Only three of these babies were made, so you better get on the waiting list if you want one!

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