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Give A Sexy Beast For Christmas

December 13, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Pampered Pets at 9:00 pm | Comments off

If you were thinking about getting your dog a sweater for Christmas, think again. There’s no way your pooch is gonna forgive you once he finds out that you skimped on his gift. Instead, you can get a bottle of Sexy Beast’s canine perfume hand-engraved with his name and completely covered in Swarovski crystals.

Sexy Beast’s blend of bergamot, vanilla, mandarin and nutmeg oils is a seriously posh perfume for your pooch. Seriously, it’s the canine equivalent of Axe body spray. Except that at $850 for this limited edition bottle, it’s a pretty pricey holiday gift for a pet.I’m not saying Fido’s not worth it, but personally I’d opt for the $65 bottle. It’s not covered in crystals, but my dog’s never really been a big fan of bling, anyways. She prefers a more low key, minimal look to her cosmetics packaging.

24 Karat Facial

December 13, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Personal Care at 7:31 pm | Comments off

When it comes to skin care, I’ve heard every far-fetched anti-aging approach you can imagine: diamond dust scrubs, moisturizers made from fetal nutrients, and of course, the ubiquitous dead sea mud. But this one’s totally new to me. Equinox Spas (at Equinox gyms in a city near you) are currently offering a 24 karat gold collagen mask facial.

Nicole Vitale, senior director of Equinox spas, says of the new treatment, “While our new gold mask is simply beautiful, its real benefits are a matter of complex chemistry and biology. Gold powder, when combined with the proper level of silk extract, blocks free radicals to help the skin regenerate quicker and fuller. After a single treatment, your face will look and feel firmer, fresher and vibrant.”

The treatment is preceded by their famous traditional European facial, so you get all the pampering plus the gold. Sounds like an amazing way to spend an afternoon after braving the department store holiday sales.

Baron Otard Fortis et Fidelis Cognac Rarest Ever

December 13, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Holiday Gift Ideas at 10:52 am | Comments off

With the Bacardi Global Travel Retail Division just launching the rarest ever Baron Otard Cognac, the new Fortis et Fidelis is certainly something to get excited about!

The special blend includes some of the rarest eaux-de-vie from the cellars of Château de Cognac, home of Baron Otard Cognac since 1795. The Baron Otard Fortis et Fidelis Cognac will sell at select travel retail outlets worldwide this month for US $4,500. Fortis et Fidelis, the motto of the Otard family meaning strength and loyalty, is a tribute to Baron Jean-Baptiste Otard.

If you’re running out of ideas for the luxury lover on your list, then look no further than this quite tempting Fortis et Fidelis congnac, I certainly won’t.

Fabulous Retro YSL Sunglasses

December 11, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as For Her, Holiday Gift Ideas at 10:00 pm | Comments off

Sunglass addiction is getting more and more common these days. Some call it a disease, but I call it a passion. If you know a woman with a similar passion, and I know that you do, these fabulous square-framed retro Yves Saint Laurent sunglasses would make a fabulous stocking stuffer.

They have an almost 70′s vibe that’s hard to resist. The giant frames provide huge coverage, against UVA rays and the prying eyes of the paparazzi. No one’s gonna be able to recognize her in these babies, that’s for sure. But they’ll know from a mile away that yshe’s a total rockstar. I particularly love the lack of a prominent logo. Instead, the gold arm has understated embossing, which doesn’t detract from the sleek style. They come packaged in a ready-to-be-wrapped soft white designer-stamped case.

Lunch With The Trumps!

December 11, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Just For Frivolous Fun at 8:00 pm | Comments off

My new favorite website, besides Blavish, of course, is Charity Buzz. It’s a site that auctions off merchandise and experiences for multitudes of charities. This is the kind of auction site that you can feel good about bidding at. One of the most bid upon experiences on Charity Buzz right now is a visit to the set of The Apprentice and lunch with Ivanka, Donald Jr., and Eric Trump.

The bidding ends in less than two weeks, and it’s already up to $10,000. This season of The Apprentice showcases former candidates that have lost their jobs, so it should be a pretty exciting set to visit. All three of the Trump kids are entrepreneurs, so there won’t be any shortage of conversation topics, either. Maybe you could hit them up for some business advice.

Singapore’s Most Expensive Christmas Tree

December 10, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Just For Frivolous Fun, The Most Expensive at 7:00 pm | Comments off

There are a lot of opulent, expensively-designed and decorated trees out there, and Blavish is dedicated to bringing you the best of these. This wondrous tree, which was displayed in Singapore in 2006, cost around $1 million. It was designed by Soo Kee Jewellers, and was showcased inside their store.

The tree itself was make of 21 karat gold. It was adorned with 21, 798 glittering diamonds 3,762 crystal beads, and 456 lights. The tree weighed in excess of 7,000 pounds and was almost 20 feet tall. Soo Kee wasn’t trying to sell the unwieldy wonder at all, it was just there to draw in customers and allow them a little taste of luxury. A sales associate at the store said, “Who in their right mind would buy that tree?” After the holiday season, the tree was broken up.

Make My Day Panama Notebook

December 10, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Holiday Gift Ideas at 5:18 pm | Comments off

There are a certain amount of gifts we buy each year that I call the “To Whom It May Concern” gifts. These are the nice little things you pick up, wrap, and leave the tags nameless for anyone wonderful who happens to stop by. This Smythson notebook is a great choice for a To Whom It May Concern gift. It’s practical and beautiful, and best of all, gender neutral.

This slim notebook is covered in a beautifully textured leather with the words, “Make My Day” stamped on the front in gold. The interior includes Smythson’s signature blue lined paper, perfect for making your daily to do lists or even using as a journal. The sassy saying on the cover is kind of a nice motivational dare to do something productive with the notebook, a challenge that many of us need and want.

The edges of the notebook are silver trimmed, it has a blue satin bookmark, and comes packaged in a gorgeous blue presentation box.

At World’s End: The Most Expensive Film Ever Made

December 9, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as The Most Expensive at 10:06 pm | Comments off

The release of The Tourist, the new action flick starring Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp, left me feeling a little nostalgic for one of Depp’s most famous roles, as the infamous pirate Jack Sparrow. It’s not that I have a problem with Mr. Depp as Ms. Jolie’s sexy male counterpart, it’s just that I kind of like him all swaggering and drunkish. I haven’t actually seen the last installation of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, but if the price tag is any indication, it’s a doozy.

Yes, I know that I’m writing about a movie that came out in 2007, but since then no movie, including Avatar, has been able to surpass the film’s $300 million budget. So, what did Disney spend all that money on? Well, mostly water. A 40 structure set was built on the Universal Studios backlot in a tank that was 80″ by 130″ and 3.5″ deep to shoot the scenes staged in Singapore. The Caribbean sets, which were in Palmdale, CA, had to be kept at a constant freezing temperature to ensure that bacteria didn’t breed and infect the staff. Who knew?

Birchbox: Deluxe Beauty Samples Delivered

December 8, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as For Her, Holiday Gift Ideas, Just For Frivolous Fun at 7:31 pm | Comments off

I don’t know about you, but I have more cosmetic products in my bathroom than Sephora. This probably surprises people, since I rarely wear makeup, but there’s just something about skincare products that I find infinitely irresistible. I know I’m not the only one, because when I visit my girlfriend’s homes, I find products busting out of every nook and cranny. Not cheap ones, either. If I saved all the money I spend on products each year that turn out to be wrong for me, I could probably afford a small island by the time I’m forty. All this has a point, I promise.

Birchbox has found a solution to your beauty product overspending problem. For ten bucks a month they send you 4-5 deluxe trial sizes of high end cosmetic products specifically chosen for you. Well, not chosen for you, personally, but tailored to your likes, more or less. The brands they include are impressive: Nars, Jurlique, and Kiehl’s, to name a few. Even if the products don’t turn out to work for you, at least you’ll know that, and won’t waste money on a full size. Also, you can buy a year gift membership for $110.

The Nixon 42-20 Black Brushed Steel Watch

December 8, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as For Her, Holiday Gift Ideas, Timepieces at 3:00 am | Comments off

This may come as a surprise to some people, but not all women want to get diamonds as gifts. Not all of us want spiky heels or delicate satin purses, either. Some women opt for tight designer jeans and minimal accessories. This watch is for that kind of woman.

For the avant gardist, this watch is almost completely irresistible. It’s both practical and also well-designed. The black-on-black color scheme won’t interrupt the flow of your monochromatic wardrobe and makes it look sleek, even though the shape is a bit clunky and masculine.

Nixon has become, in the past few years, one of the hippest watchmakers around. They make quality timepieces for reasonable designer prices, and most of their designs are meant to stand up well to wear and tear. The 42-20 is definitely one of these. It has a scratch-resistant face and is water resistant up to 200 meters. Not bad for $420.

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