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Mercer Releases List of Most Expensive Cities

July 7, 2009 | Posted by Allison as The Most Expensive at 10:00 am | (1) Comment »

Mercer has just revealed this year’s most expensive cities to live in world-wide.
 
Tokyo, Japan came in first as the most expensive city to live in anywhere around the globe.  Next followed Osaka, Japan in second, so basically, move to Japan if you wanna live it up lavish.

The third most expensive city is Moscow, Russia with fourth and fifth respectively being Geneva, Switzerland and Hong Kong, Hong Kong.  You’ll notice that Dubai is nowhere on this list, which just goes to show you that press isn’t everything.

If you wanna stick it state-side, here’s a list of the most expensive cities in the Americas:

New York City, US
Caracas, Venezuela
Los Angeles, US
White Plains
San Francisco, US

So, where you planning on moving?

Robert Loggia’s Bel Air, California Estate

July 7, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Estate of the Day at 8:00 am | Comments »

Veteran actor Robert Loggia  has reduced the price of his Bel Air, California estate and made it more affordable for you to buy this 5 bedroom home.

Featuring a recently upgraded kicthen with granite countertops, separate dining room, spacious family area and a stunning view of the city, this Bel Air property has everthing you need to start off your Cali life right.

Asking price now, $3.295 million.

Super Luxurious Blavish Links

July 6, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Blavish Links at 12:00 pm | (1) Comment »

Luxist:   Check out this $3 million Jaguar racer! 

Just Luxe:   The new Volvo 2010 XC60 is built to impress 

Lussorian:  TAGA bike is the ultimate in hybrid stroller / bicycle  

Born Rich:   A peek into Michael Jackon’s $100K per month rental 

Vagablond:   Richard Donnelly chocolate is one of the finest around

John Dillinger’s Double Derringer Gun for Sale

July 6, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Auctions at 10:00 am | Comments »

As movie-goers filed into theaters this weekend for Johnny Depp’s take on John Dillinger in the film Public Enemies, Dallas auction house Heritage Auctions was planning their own July Dillinger debut.

Heritage Auctions plans on selling a Remington .41 caliber Double Derringer that was confiscated from Dillinger in 1934.  The historical piece will be placed on the virtual auction block come July 25 so you better get busy saving.  The Derringer is expected to go for around $35k.

Alan Jackson’s Franklin, Tennessee Estate for Sale

July 6, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Estate of the Day at 8:00 am | (1) Comment »

Eagle’s Nest is no longer the most expensive property in Nashville’s suburb of Franklin, Tennessee.  Country music star Alan Jackson has just listed his 19,000 square foot Franklin estate for a whopping $38 million.

The estate sits on 135 acres of Tennessee rolling hills and the main house features 6 bedrooms, spacious master bedroom, huge home theater, downstairs rec room with full bar and impressive gourmet kitchen.

The property also includes a 20-car garage, three ponds, boat house and separate gym.  All this in Franklin, Tennessee.  I’m sorry, where?

Super Luxurious Blavish Links

July 2, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Blavish Links at 12:00 pm | (1) Comment »

Luxist:  Voyage TV offers try-before-you-buy travel 

Just Luxe:  Luxury fashion just got better  

Lussorian:  Ecosmart Zeta is perfectly amazing 

Born Rich:   Bonhams to sell rare Ward brothers’ vehicles 

Vagablond:   The French Alps call…

Sophie Matisse Paints Chess Sets for Beyond the Border

July 2, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Artsy Fartsy at 10:00 am | Comments »

Henri Matisse’s granddaughter Sophie has recently painted five separate and very unique chess sets for an upcoming exhibit.

The Art of the Game for the Beyond the Border International Contemporary Art Fair lasts three days at the Grand Del Mar in San Diego and will host these amazing Matisse chess sets. 

The event takes place in early September, but start saving your cash now, each chess set is priced at $16,000.

Bernie Kosar’s Florida Estate

July 2, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Estate of the Day at 8:00 am | Comments »

While it’s sad Chapter 11 bankruptcy news for former NFL quarterback Bernie Kosar, it doesn’t have to be for you.  Take a peek at Kosar’s Weston, Florida estate that he’s having to cash in to deal with his almost $20 million in debt. 

The 9,900 square foot lakeside estate features a spacious backyard with summer kitchen, pool, spa, 7 bedrooms, office, library and a separate butler’s kitchen.

Asking price, $3.5 million.

Super Luxurious Blavish Links

July 1, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Blavish Links at 12:00 pm | Comments »

Luxist:  Donald Trump’s former Palm Beach mansion in a bit of divorce trouble 

Just Luxe:   Porsche going through all kinds of changes 

Lussorian:  The Philip Stein Wine Wand is perfect for entertaining 

Born Rich:  Vita bathtub slash spa seat 

Vagablond:  More on Zadora timepeices

Elektroncek G4 Multiplayer Gaming Machine

July 1, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Gaming at 10:00 am | Comments »

Say hello to your new toy, the G4 Organic Multiplayer Gaming Machine.

With this new gaming system users enjoy a separate 19″ touchscreen LCD display with full-spectrum LED illumination to completely immerse themselves into the gaming experience.

You can choose from games such as roulette, Blackjack, dice and bubbles like keno and bingo.  We can’t find a price tag on this baby, but we’re in love.

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