tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154840218649687392024-03-13T12:50:45.832-07:00imperfectionmakesmeperfectAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-48565389013943346652012-11-26T05:24:00.000-08:002013-12-20T23:53:26.915-08:00At Rs 630 crore, 'The Scream' is world's most expensive painting <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIfCLjzXvC8q03t8Lnica0_t94DRu4hUPD3MT4ugSpGRHY7RDNCVT9IA97_8cCCsLwTu5gXjFEsIHFbMLmSTrQma9rw2NmTNuy_xxMshg1n3SIxpZVcMLlXXEuYOkBosygF_7SBGwiFbM/s1600/03scream1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIfCLjzXvC8q03t8Lnica0_t94DRu4hUPD3MT4ugSpGRHY7RDNCVT9IA97_8cCCsLwTu5gXjFEsIHFbMLmSTrQma9rw2NmTNuy_xxMshg1n3SIxpZVcMLlXXEuYOkBosygF_7SBGwiFbM/s320/03scream1.jpg" /></a></div> Edvard Munch's iconic painting 'The Scream', considered one of the most recognisable in art world, was sold for over $119 million (Rs 630 crore), creating a new record for the highest price ever paid for a work of art at any auction. The painting, depicting image of a man holding his head and his mouth wide open, was sold for $119,922,500, which includes the premium paid to Sotheby's at the auction held in New York on Wednesday. <br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/57s-FtBFS9E" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-63042148567807883912012-11-26T05:22:00.000-08:002013-12-20T23:53:26.924-08:00Most expensive spa treatment<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4eV-4bcrVBTf-vUZ47Z6B1Is-PwZ7y8Fft2Bx6AGNtO-CsHo5Emp4syiLnx4N4a9lFEXtdmlxixGlnVmDigolFqOE4nBU-MtBqVNZRH0QB2UKqrSGZIa2Okq89grdS06XSc1zUZIuhPk/s1600/slide_261878_1732808_free.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="233" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4eV-4bcrVBTf-vUZ47Z6B1Is-PwZ7y8Fft2Bx6AGNtO-CsHo5Emp4syiLnx4N4a9lFEXtdmlxixGlnVmDigolFqOE4nBU-MtBqVNZRH0QB2UKqrSGZIa2Okq89grdS06XSc1zUZIuhPk/s320/slide_261878_1732808_free.jpg" /></a></div> 20-Hands Duo Massage for $4,000 Spa: Spa Grande at the Grand Wailea, A Waldfor-Astoria Resort, Maui Though the Grand Wailea’s 20-hand couple’s massage was originally a limited-time only, 20th anniversary treatment special, it’s popularity has led to it become a staple treatment worth a whopping $2,000 per person. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity ended back in September, but started with an hour of relaxation time, followed by a 100-finger frenzy of oils and phalanges. But for those who missed the deadline, the Maui resort has no shortage of extravagant offerings, including the Kokoleka Truffle Body Cocoon & Facial ($285 minimum), Volcanic Ash Cocoon ($230 minimum), and Diamond Facial ($325 minimum). <br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/Dnb6DCNa4j8" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-79161954319166092422012-11-26T05:16:00.000-08:002013-12-20T23:53:26.932-08:00Most Expensive Bath<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9qj8iaISDao-fb5tCWDi-94j8G6WksmCGwW9uHEzz36MMi7V2_ispdR55zrueaHmeYfQAMuMz1feoVQBdWAW_5A5yf1qLw5gYOv-tbdSoALWGS9pmnjO7JmXjj-Mj-AI5s4v-5GRD-g/s1600/Baldi-Luxury-Crystal-Bathtub2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="208" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9qj8iaISDao-fb5tCWDi-94j8G6WksmCGwW9uHEzz36MMi7V2_ispdR55zrueaHmeYfQAMuMz1feoVQBdWAW_5A5yf1qLw5gYOv-tbdSoALWGS9pmnjO7JmXjj-Mj-AI5s4v-5GRD-g/s320/Baldi-Luxury-Crystal-Bathtub2.jpg" /></a></div> Baldi Amazon Crystal Bath But all those other baths have just been small potatoes compared to the world's most expensive bath. Two of these tubs were made from a single ten ton block of flawless crystal. Once again, crafted by luxury bathroom company and friend to the filthy rich, Baldi. So how much will this set you back? How does a very round £530,000 sound? Coming back to reality - what about the rest of us mere mortals? Don’t we deserve luxury too? Of course we do! So what are your top tips on making your bathroom look and feel like a million dollars? <br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/T57hrORXkzo" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-8919417807689869412012-11-26T05:13:00.000-08:002013-12-20T23:53:26.985-08:00Most Expensive Christmas Cocktail <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvpgN53dwR2FcugMTgFkb-j8lvGFAEyEn1LZ3gmItNdTDZChuzn3QgAAjctZp4WVJ1vsuFLVqizrCryel2SH2OQ-X5534Xzx_8CRjhqp25ozP4ag1i5aUXwekFAlItbWVKdJzFEtCniFE/s1600/expensive-christmas-cocktail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="216" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvpgN53dwR2FcugMTgFkb-j8lvGFAEyEn1LZ3gmItNdTDZChuzn3QgAAjctZp4WVJ1vsuFLVqizrCryel2SH2OQ-X5534Xzx_8CRjhqp25ozP4ag1i5aUXwekFAlItbWVKdJzFEtCniFE/s320/expensive-christmas-cocktail.jpg" /></a></div> Movida, a London nightclub catering only to the most affluent, has just launched Flawless, the most expensive Christmas cocktail in the world. At £35,000 (over $71,000 USD), Flawless is several times the price of Trader Vic’s Mai Tai, the former most expensive cocktail in the world (£750, over $1,500 USD). The cocktail’s less exciting ingredients include Louis XIII cognac (around $1,500 per bottle), Cristal Rose champagne (around $700 per bottle), angostura bitters ($100 to $200 per bottle) and brown sugar (a few bucks for a bag). These are, after all, things you would expect to find in such an expensive cocktail. Even the 24-karat gold leaf flakes seem a somewhat perfunctory offering for such a steep price. Maybe it’s the 11-carat white diamond ring resting in the bottom of the crystal glass that makes Flawless so expensive. Maybe it’s the security guards who not only watch over Flawless’ preparation but also watch over your table until the cocktail is finished, making sure that everyone knows that you just dropped tens of thousands of British pounds on the most expensive cocktail in the world. Or maybe you’re just in a giving mood. It’s Christmas, after all. <br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/Ata40oCJbKQ" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-46178162766319955372012-11-26T05:10:00.000-08:002013-12-20T23:53:26.994-08:00World’s Most Expensive Christmas Trees <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWsOeyvCoEgl_YyOf97zh3q4_Ix6cpjMEtD1SJJM_1n0CC8H9Kb9KhGY4ihWICyNlDUhsCk8vjO49aPaZic6GVyJLdZ0eQZdwdPgFsorM1U9xcJuv9nKl1qIV5svp9LBgYOVFdIDzu1Y/s1600/CM5476510%2540UAE-HOTEL-CHRISTM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="215" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWsOeyvCoEgl_YyOf97zh3q4_Ix6cpjMEtD1SJJM_1n0CC8H9Kb9KhGY4ihWICyNlDUhsCk8vjO49aPaZic6GVyJLdZ0eQZdwdPgFsorM1U9xcJuv9nKl1qIV5svp9LBgYOVFdIDzu1Y/s320/CM5476510%2540UAE-HOTEL-CHRISTM.jpg" /></a></div> Emirates Palace Christmas Tree, 2010 US $11.4 million In 2010, the merriest Christmas goes to patrons of the Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi, as their extravagant tree has smashed the previous record. While decked with over $11 million in jewelry from Style Gallery, the tree itself is merely a 13-foot faux evergreen. The jewels include 181 diamonds, pearls, emeralds, sapphires and other precious stones. This is certainly a fitting decoration for one of the most expensive hotels in the world.<br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/inv3c3BFlus" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-2208588468807472592012-11-26T05:08:00.000-08:002013-12-20T23:53:27.001-08:00World’s Most Expensive Calendars <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeY7IGXls9o7GrdDpfvfgd6OIjMQJnEg-6ij8BQ4E6E-BjxgbYJvVF-fUh4VVmBcbN43IyDE-vmrhtkx2P8d9zIjz3cJmOL9qS5i1TPCjf3za0X42bxH4c55KzBtoB5HcflDg8TWJdLBU/s1600/expensive-calendars-porsche.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="212" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeY7IGXls9o7GrdDpfvfgd6OIjMQJnEg-6ij8BQ4E6E-BjxgbYJvVF-fUh4VVmBcbN43IyDE-vmrhtkx2P8d9zIjz3cJmOL9qS5i1TPCjf3za0X42bxH4c55KzBtoB5HcflDg8TWJdLBU/s320/expensive-calendars-porsche.jpg" /></a></div> Porsche Design Advent Calendar – $1 million This ultra expensive calendar is truly the gift that keeps on giving. Not only is the calendar itself almost 6 feet tall and made with brushed aluminum with double-coat finished surfaces, it’s also filled with exciting Porsche items. Behind the twenty-four lit windows marking the days leading up to Christmas, Porsche Design has placed an array of goodies including a Porsche Design P’6910 Indicator watch in rosé gold, an individually customizable Porsche Design Kitchen P’7340 and a 27-foot motor yacht. Only five of these calendars have been created and only one will be sold on any continent. <br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/AaWHkH31xys" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-91693806380530826372012-11-26T01:57:00.000-08:002013-12-20T23:53:27.009-08:00 Kadupul Flower<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMSlx26-4tNuVWZrD6H3OiHGeFBeMnTToihltORrrSbHMkZ700CL0tuNgTo7B3qRpxQDRqk-_tGjjluWAJ4wuc-L4uvziVemA_cz455Mpflc5C658JAAEjefis88yTIFZUaS9Qt_rVlmk/s1600/KadupulFlower1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="240" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMSlx26-4tNuVWZrD6H3OiHGeFBeMnTToihltORrrSbHMkZ700CL0tuNgTo7B3qRpxQDRqk-_tGjjluWAJ4wuc-L4uvziVemA_cz455Mpflc5C658JAAEjefis88yTIFZUaS9Qt_rVlmk/s320/KadupulFlower1.jpg" /></a></div> Its considered priceless The Kadupul Flower is at the top of our list, even though it has never been sold for more than the other flowers in the list. The simple reason why the Kadupul Flower is the champion of the most expensive flowers in the world list is: it is completely priceless. No amount of money could ever buy this flower. It is so rare and so frail that it lives for only a few hours, and then dies. Even the local people of its native Sri Lanka seldom see this delicate beauty. Blossoming just before midnight and perishing before dawn, no one, neither orchid-lover nor oligarch, has yet been able to remove the flower from its stem to make a gift of it. Due to its incredibly short life span, this flower has become almost mythical in its status and is revered by many as the most desirable and valuable flower on earth. <br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/04PHNlQVsgA" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-36576981493191868562012-11-26T01:55:00.000-08:002013-12-20T23:53:27.015-08:00WORLD'S MOST EXPENSIVE CANDY BAR<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFHSvoxdwTpqN1o7HQAWeurAsM5YKwSXzSYsAaNWARLmnvL0Ptw8Bm-NwBWOySO6nAaPsMUjNOlyj2vGSrbm2E1Bw1Iqr5TpwfK9a64r83hmRTsYNjU6AAqmKJwRIe3Ke4ukihOQufhdw/s1600/lost-apollo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="150" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFHSvoxdwTpqN1o7HQAWeurAsM5YKwSXzSYsAaNWARLmnvL0Ptw8Bm-NwBWOySO6nAaPsMUjNOlyj2vGSrbm2E1Bw1Iqr5TpwfK9a64r83hmRTsYNjU6AAqmKJwRIe3Ke4ukihOQufhdw/s320/lost-apollo.jpg" /></a></div> The most expensive candy bar actually appears regularly in the television show Lost, where the characters in the show have stolen many of them out of a research station they find on the deserted island. However, the candy bar actually had a larger impact on the alternate reality game show The Lost Experience, where contestants’ actions determined the outcome of the game. During promotion for the game show, the producers handed out many of the Apollo candy bar and also invited many people to be photographed with the candy bar, so that their pictures could be seen online. Once enough pictures were collected, the producers also distributed a video that would conclude the game. It’s from the candy bars that were handed out as marketing efforts that comes the most expensive candy bar. This particular Apollo candy bar was sold on eBay just before the release of the conclusion video. It sold for $130 USD, making it the most expensive candy bar ever sold. Apollo bars are still for sale on eBay but they usually only cost about $10 USD. <br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/493OzU3Z4oU" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-33534187410177219842012-11-26T01:53:00.000-08:002013-12-20T23:53:27.022-08:00World’s Most Expensive Candle <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_QvKvi27BSb595iPNNZuJnCBVyaMk1b6_4ocTkvY_x1hS4UHFfEMpg-cD6koOQry3tRWOeLxZ2SRfTf9JSFb2EQ3nY5zRKVn8y5WXfwqsbN3xarVOeH0xij6n7uz3H22IVW1gboMAOk/s1600/6116343-6396.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_QvKvi27BSb595iPNNZuJnCBVyaMk1b6_4ocTkvY_x1hS4UHFfEMpg-cD6koOQry3tRWOeLxZ2SRfTf9JSFb2EQ3nY5zRKVn8y5WXfwqsbN3xarVOeH0xij6n7uz3H22IVW1gboMAOk/s320/6116343-6396.jpg" /></a></div> People have been practicing chandlery for over 5,000 years, but a truly impressive candle still comes along every now and then. Such is the case with the “Ultimate Luxury Candle,” the most expensive candle in the world. The Ultimate Luxury Candle by Luxury Soy Candles lives up to its name with both its fragrance, Champagne Noir Soy, and its embellishment—a Diamond Bow Necklace designed by Bucci Jewelry & Design. The necklace is adorned with 2.23 carats of G color, VS brilliant diamonds—thirty-eight in total—set in 14k white gold. The candle is packaged in a black box with a white satin bow. It can be purchased <br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/in19pP2hnZY" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-62125806904591065692012-11-26T01:50:00.000-08:002013-12-20T23:53:27.029-08:00World's Most Expensive Wine: Penfold's Debuts $168,000 Bottle Enclosed In Glass <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6U4nCcrq6ZlRRysh_FF8G_eIy1m0pvALTfPvUDoOxG4uCzURd1RYYVBXrq52K2XFJ1iYUJwRfThXsRxInNB4q4Ir0VgD9VQDs2pLqJZYO3plGltr0W-oiODRCrvCwAXKtCotJqtNyrk/s1600/2012-06-28-Screenshot20120628at1.15.05PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="247" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6U4nCcrq6ZlRRysh_FF8G_eIy1m0pvALTfPvUDoOxG4uCzURd1RYYVBXrq52K2XFJ1iYUJwRfThXsRxInNB4q4Ir0VgD9VQDs2pLqJZYO3plGltr0W-oiODRCrvCwAXKtCotJqtNyrk/s320/2012-06-28-Screenshot20120628at1.15.05PM.png" /></a></div> Have a spare $168,000? Well Australian wine producer Penfolds has got you covered. The winery debuted today its "2004 Block 42," a wine entirely enclosed in glass. There are only 12 limited editions of the glass ampoule and if you're one of the lucky purchasers, you get your very own special opening ceremony. Here's the press release's description of how that plays out: When a decision is made to open the Ampoule a senior member of the Penfolds Winemaking team will personally attend a special opening ceremony for the owner (essentially your very own master-class). The winemaker will travel to the destination of choice, where the Ampoule will be ceremoniously removed from its glass plumb-bob casing and opened using a specially designed, tungsten-tipped, sterling silver scribe-snap. The winemaker will then prepare the wine using a beautifully crafted sterling silver tastevin. 2004 Block 42 is made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from a single vineyard. It is the most expensive wine directly sold from a winery in the world (well, assuming it does sell for $168,000). The glass sculpture was designed and hand-blown by Australian glass artist Nick Mount. <br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/NtjljM6lTHU" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-15755666291453911222012-11-26T01:48:00.000-08:002013-12-20T23:53:27.035-08:00The World's Most Expensive Lighter for $79,000 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYn_qLWkZG2aCT1qPtHAokzu81xrtcXsLskCyAHn2vgNlLB9GkJlGb8YqBBwWgwHeyy2ISdfU_pBw4v2aj8FEVCuJJp61i4vP02Y83pAaP12yD1oplxqEz2QNyr637uPm4UVNEVGkCiMI/s1600/dupchamplight.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYn_qLWkZG2aCT1qPtHAokzu81xrtcXsLskCyAHn2vgNlLB9GkJlGb8YqBBwWgwHeyy2ISdfU_pBw4v2aj8FEVCuJJp61i4vP02Y83pAaP12yD1oplxqEz2QNyr637uPm4UVNEVGkCiMI/s320/dupchamplight.jpg" /></a></div> When it comes to fine gentleman's smoking accessories, its hard to get more luxurious than S.T. Dupont's new Ligne 2 Champagne lighter. The exquisite piece, part of the venerable French firms Prestige Collection, is made of solid 18-carat white gold embellished with 468 brilliant-cut diamonds and is priced at $79,000. Also available is a matching fountain pen also in solid 18-carat white gold with rhodium finished trims and 502 brilliant-cut diamonds for $74,000. S.T. Dupont has always been held in high regard by the cognoscenti but gained recent acclaim when some of its pieces were used by Daniel Craig as James Bond in Casino Royale. S.T. Dupont was founded in Paris in 1872 by Simon Tissot Dupont; his son Andre Dupont, who had expertise both in leathergoods and as a goldsmith, invented the first pocket petrol lighter in 1941 for the traveling case of a Maharajah. At the time Dupont's ultra-luxurious travel cases were its main line; in 1947 they made one in lavender blue leather for HRH Princess Elizabeth of York, the future Queen of England. In 1952 Dupont patented the adjustable gas lighter upon which the present model is based and created a special model for the Duke of Windsor, which was reissued in 2006. <br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/xOGLMS5sl70" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-4888012900287366102012-11-26T01:44:00.000-08:002013-12-20T23:53:27.127-08:00Michael Jackson's 'Scream' Music video is still the most expensive one ever made...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjts3-Ts7IvgFp_9mhKyBtd_kDj5EBRPUUl91nkeJEile6yZSGLF1UwpzzAub6eDvMxZjwt22_B8MyqUHi2523xFBe6FXbtNkoGefapu0wHQwoqCRfF3vdJnYogQrl_dN0ErniUMiLKIo0/s1600/scream-michael-jackson-video.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="240" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjts3-Ts7IvgFp_9mhKyBtd_kDj5EBRPUUl91nkeJEile6yZSGLF1UwpzzAub6eDvMxZjwt22_B8MyqUHi2523xFBe6FXbtNkoGefapu0wHQwoqCRfF3vdJnYogQrl_dN0ErniUMiLKIo0/s320/scream-michael-jackson-video.jpg" /></a></div> So I'm sometimes amazed by the amount of non news which gets a lot of attention on the series of tubes. A swine flu death in New York? You got it! Michael Vick is working with (insert animal org here). You're covered! Michelle Obama's guns? Sure... why not? So here it is, my contribution to the never ending barrage of worthless information with yet another post which will waste your time when you could be catching up on something that is actually worth while. (Yay run-on sentences!!!) Ladies and Gentlemen, at a whopping 7 million U.S., Michael Jackson's 1995 'Scream' music video is still the most expensive one ever made! And yes, I'm being hypocritical.<br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/wEpp8Xube9Q" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-29419551686297295422012-11-26T01:41:00.000-08:002013-12-20T23:53:27.219-08:00Worlds most expensive sunglass<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLUdU478lJu45mbGprjYjyTgiyBHMleJHpn3UMFQAYrmtOxDVXYvqt-BP00KSTPyeaP2_H3Puh47vqt1yZ3D7-6t8kbUxoVj0YBUcdgWvHHtkIasSoBo4vU3JSxITxsGAuvCKOGRsoGg/s1600/Dolce-Gabbana-DG2027B-383609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="160" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLUdU478lJu45mbGprjYjyTgiyBHMleJHpn3UMFQAYrmtOxDVXYvqt-BP00KSTPyeaP2_H3Puh47vqt1yZ3D7-6t8kbUxoVj0YBUcdgWvHHtkIasSoBo4vU3JSxITxsGAuvCKOGRsoGg/s320/Dolce-Gabbana-DG2027B-383609.jpg" /></a></div> Dolce & Gabanna DG2027B Completely blowing those pricey frames out of the water, Dolce and Gabanna recently released a pair of sunglasses whose price easily overshadowed that of Lipow’s $3,800 shades. The brown-tinted shades are framed in gold and appear to have the brand’s logo written on the arms—in diamonds. <br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/Tml5EkEIH3o" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-22677476503429110362012-11-26T01:38:00.000-08:002013-12-20T23:53:27.314-08:00The World's Most Expensive Bed <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfEYNhF1WuB2fiErLj3Jb1DPuR-pearDDkTsMOQRhuGuXqPQ7i7c8FUIo0xDrgRvSK_sLYsIfrTN1UMaZpBIa955gXcpW_qjkQh27JFDXtAQkspE08DyC5LJ37SKITE_W2fg2jn1KKF44/s1600/expensive-bed2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="253" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfEYNhF1WuB2fiErLj3Jb1DPuR-pearDDkTsMOQRhuGuXqPQ7i7c8FUIo0xDrgRvSK_sLYsIfrTN1UMaZpBIa955gXcpW_qjkQh27JFDXtAQkspE08DyC5LJ37SKITE_W2fg2jn1KKF44/s320/expensive-bed2.jpg" /></a></div> So you bought that fabulous multi-million dollar home of your dreams (perhaps maybe one like this?). The question now is how to decorate. Start with the bedroom — after all, many a rich and famous person on MTV Cribs has admitted, “it’s where the magic happens.” A one-of-a-kind house needs a one-of-a-kind bed…How about one worth £4 million (conversion: more than $6.4 million). British designer Stuart Hughes has just unveiled his latest ultra-high end and utterly exclusive foray into furniture: the Baldacchino Supreme. In a joint collaboration with Hebanon by Fratelli Basile Interiors of Nocera Superiore Italy, a team of master Italian furniture makers, the Baldacchino Supreme is the world’s new most expensive bed for sale. Only two will be created, each taking 3 months to hand craft upon purchase. Ensconced in Italian silk curtains, the canopy bed is a decadent vision of creme and gold, carved from chestnut, ash and cherry woods: it’s the type of structure a royal medieval Italian wedding night would welcome. The headboard is fashioned in capitonnè — that button-punctured fabric pattern harking from Parisian home decor — and can be customized with diamonds upon request (in case you want some bling to go with “the magic”). The real expense behind this bed however is the sheer amount of gold in use. It’s generously brushed along the borders of the entire structure in the form of gold leaf: 107 kg of solid 24ct gold to be exact. In commodities trading terms, that’s over $5 million worth of gold at current market prices. The bed may seem like a publicity ploy from the two companies, but surprisingly one order has already been placed — and filled. The inspiration for this entire project came at the behest of a wealthy Italian buyer (who will sadly remain anonymous) looking for an overly indulgent, fabulously decadent bed to call his own. He contacted Hebanon and they in turn contacted Stuart Hughes, who has built a clever brand around bourgeois adaptations of every day items like diamond-encrusted flat screen television sets and multimillion dollar iPhones. As for the one remaining bed, it’s still available for purchase — just in time for Valentine’s Day. Hughes says these items in general can take “one minute or an eternity to sell.” With a bed like this, I can’t help but wonder what the wealthy buyers will choose furniture-wise to accompany it. <br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/mYBhNHtkfjg" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-85485097511001167632012-11-26T01:35:00.000-08:002013-12-20T23:53:27.404-08:00$5.7 Million Gown Sets The World Record For Most Expensive Dress<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWo85o_46NlyfHM74FnYafjoDiZ0EhkegOZYOVA43l1kDx-NIbCCqEpEzr0Co5arg6jDGV6G8beSQn3C3bx7l5ghB11xEPp5OBvTSWNFn2i7I4TYUMENMM-6VyKjq4g7kuMF6fWTQDCzo/s1600/A-diamond-encrusted-dress-valued-at-%25C2%25A33.5-million-5.67m-unveiled-in-Ukraine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWo85o_46NlyfHM74FnYafjoDiZ0EhkegOZYOVA43l1kDx-NIbCCqEpEzr0Co5arg6jDGV6G8beSQn3C3bx7l5ghB11xEPp5OBvTSWNFn2i7I4TYUMENMM-6VyKjq4g7kuMF6fWTQDCzo/s320/A-diamond-encrusted-dress-valued-at-%25C2%25A33.5-million-5.67m-unveiled-in-Ukraine.jpg" /></a></div> If you’ve been waiting to spend millions on something you never thought you’d need, here’s a record-breaking black diamond dress that’s just begging to be worn. United Kingdom-based designer Debbie Wingham has been touring the world and showcasing her designs all year. The first stop was in Monte Carlo in June, the second in Ukraine in September, and she plans on displaying her wares in Dubai and Switzerland later this year. Earlier this month, Wingham showed a collection of dresses, several of which were embellished with diamonds. One in particular was a hands-down showstopper. The dress in question isn’t just any ol’ black peplum dress, but a fantastical creation made with white diamonds, and — wait for it — 50 two-carat black diamonds. The dress was hand-sewn, weighs 29 pounds, and costs around a cool $5.7 million. Yes, it is the world’s Most Expensive Dress, according to the World Record Academy. Twenty-five black diamonds were used on the bodice (which took six months alone to create) and peplum hem, and 25 more were used on the detachable shrug. It’s safe to say that Wingham’s name will be on everyone’s lips, and although she’s new to us, she’s actually been in the industry for a while and her designs have been worn by celebs like Kate Winslet, Hilary Swank, and Amy Smart. So tell us, if you had $5.7 million lying around, would you buy this dress? Let us know below! <br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/g4cgO78ufrg" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-847227074301138952012-11-26T01:32:00.000-08:002013-12-20T23:53:27.494-08:00World’s most expensive bicycles for uber-rich riders <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaW9r8tBp9X8NaxB0pF6lKmjN1ge85UThzjubH15NDVCCA1BNYuBf1b-AXUMT8pA8kY7DLrtkkf_tK8odNZtFBUDOl62e1SXnAgrpiQKhy8DL2-NCFSymw7imMa0-0eDn46-3Vu921dxI/s1600/Bike_in_full_90.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="246" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaW9r8tBp9X8NaxB0pF6lKmjN1ge85UThzjubH15NDVCCA1BNYuBf1b-AXUMT8pA8kY7DLrtkkf_tK8odNZtFBUDOl62e1SXnAgrpiQKhy8DL2-NCFSymw7imMa0-0eDn46-3Vu921dxI/s320/Bike_in_full_90.jpg" /></a></div> Bicycling is fun, but it can cost you a fortune if you want to drive the one which boasts high-end craftsmanship just like the high-end cars. With the escalating fuel prices and increasing environmental concerns, even the wealthy consumers are opting in custom-made, high-end bicycles to experience the joys of pedal power every now and then. Luxury is something that could come your way in any form and if it’s simply a two-wheeler that comes gold plated, studded with dazzling Swarovski crystals, made with real butterfly wings, custom made with carbon fiber and chrome, or with high-tech features, it definitely is meant for the discerning. We have listed here some of the most expensive and impressive bicycles that have ever been designed. Take a look.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/30pBAYFUuxU" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-7542255591722422282012-11-26T01:22:00.000-08:002013-12-20T23:53:27.588-08:00Sony Ericsson Black Diamond = $300,000 (£162,162)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOLmaGUghA78sfCs9EdNwSpJvUGXiVFlQhBMtkGejrcCoqtvWNokIs28JGLd5VLEuOFcJBATN7DiXnH9hKimyZ2ZicSXZzPUGKKQTbXZxso_miEAwFvXr8TcGHFlqtHIITAOMpirKv80/s1600/black+diamond.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="224" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOLmaGUghA78sfCs9EdNwSpJvUGXiVFlQhBMtkGejrcCoqtvWNokIs28JGLd5VLEuOFcJBATN7DiXnH9hKimyZ2ZicSXZzPUGKKQTbXZxso_miEAwFvXr8TcGHFlqtHIITAOMpirKv80/s320/black+diamond.jpg" /></a></div>Apparently the Black Diamond will be available in 2007, not from Sony Ericsson but by a company called VIPN. Initially only 5 unique numered pieces will be available for the unbelievable price of, wait for it… $300,000. With regards to the specifications, don’t expect anything remarkable for your money. It will have Quad-band with Wi-Fi, an Intel 400Mhz processor running Windows Mobile 5 and a touch sensitive 2″ screen. It will also include internal memory of 128mb and will come with a 2Gb SD card for external storage plus a respectable 4 Megapixel camera. The designer Jaren Goh has used some pretty impressive materials for the build, featuring titane with polycarbonate, mirror-finish cladding and diamonds.</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/WeS3gv-tqrU" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-71105825637120661142011-09-24T06:20:00.000-07:002013-12-20T23:53:27.680-08:00Most Expensive Diamond Wedding Cake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmSOhiPa1qJHcbvm-rW8kpjqOGzzXG01uq4TpNhWtvLbeY3XkTRUR8rAiCZIPkaOku_RfxSovplu9gIXJ4VULYfNKFx2L44v2Tg0Og_0G4MsxSAt0J7vUrI1RdkdMnhg1PVKnrwb6GME/s1600/wedding-cake1_12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmSOhiPa1qJHcbvm-rW8kpjqOGzzXG01uq4TpNhWtvLbeY3XkTRUR8rAiCZIPkaOku_RfxSovplu9gIXJ4VULYfNKFx2L44v2Tg0Og_0G4MsxSAt0J7vUrI1RdkdMnhg1PVKnrwb6GME/s320/wedding-cake1_12.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The $1.65 million diamond cake, we told you about last Christmas, takes a backseat with the $20 million wedding cake that has made its debut in Beverly Hills. The diamond cake is the most expensive diamond wedding cake ever and is created by Mimi So Jewellers and cake designer Nahid La Patisserie Artistique. The edible opulence is the star attraction of the Luxury Brands Bridal Show held at Rodeo Drive. The confection includes diamonds that are priceless in value and exclusive in application and the design is created expressly for this occasion. So, if by any chance, you have still not made-it-out, then let me tell you folks,this luxurious cake is not meant for eating. Update: Dig in the real picture of the $20 million wedding cake.</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/nE2rtYcPblE" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-70094986781540923462011-09-24T06:15:00.000-07:002013-12-20T23:53:27.772-08:00World's most expensive diamond<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrN2MCaBOUUdotgCDa2O1FFDxEP0k-1q5LRfsEct6eBfdRq0RwmNoh5Wa1I0BforXyCqDU4SzSK0oxSWwQbnmo89QLXEgVMc5dXmV1mmhDHLGOp6nVkU45CIgXWfAC0bmHZ38-Haxo1ns/s1600/pink-diamond.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrN2MCaBOUUdotgCDa2O1FFDxEP0k-1q5LRfsEct6eBfdRq0RwmNoh5Wa1I0BforXyCqDU4SzSK0oxSWwQbnmo89QLXEgVMc5dXmV1mmhDHLGOp6nVkU45CIgXWfAC0bmHZ38-Haxo1ns/s400/pink-diamond.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">The only jewelry news that could steal the spotlight from Prince William giving Kate his mother's sapphire engagement ring is this little tidbit:<br /><br />An extremely rare pink diamond just smashed the price record for most expensive diamond (and piece of jewelry) sold at auction - in the world!</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Sotheby's placed early price estimates in the high $20 million range, but one megarich diamond collector paid nearly double that paltry sum - a whopping $46.16 million!<br /><br />And that's not the half of it. This fellow, Laurence Graff, already owns the Wittelsbach-Graff diamond which used to hold the title of most expensive stone in the world at $24.3 million. That is until this flawless 24.78-carat piece of pink perfection went under the hammer.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Call me crazy, but how can the entire state of California be nearly bankrupt and this dude have enough in the coffers to buy flawless diamonds in his spare time?<br /><br />That said, I find it interesting that Laurence Graff is a self-made gazillionaire - a 14-year-old dropout from the mean streets of London. So I suppose this Charles Dickens tale of rags to riches has the kind of happy ending any self-proclaimed jewelry hound would find hard to resist.</span></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/fG-tB79D6H0" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-1862137503553487932011-09-24T06:08:00.000-07:002013-12-20T23:53:27.862-08:00Most expensive laptop ever, 24k gold and diamond macbook<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF573Ft25GaLr7ZibkdoS5Y-reG-1p2XhRtL0a_LUpvblExykNmN5sZyxG60O9RIAjlLoxEWCBsaiR2OBa39di6ifei_0likwH_jo50PZ3IZOVNpAtlHxk9YRoXPXAGbXGMEeWyVLMwR4/s1600/gold_apple_macbook_air2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF573Ft25GaLr7ZibkdoS5Y-reG-1p2XhRtL0a_LUpvblExykNmN5sZyxG60O9RIAjlLoxEWCBsaiR2OBa39di6ifei_0likwH_jo50PZ3IZOVNpAtlHxk9YRoXPXAGbXGMEeWyVLMwR4/s320/gold_apple_macbook_air2.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #504945; font-family: tahoma, 'century gothic', Arial, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"></span><br /><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Georgia, Arial, 'century gothic', verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">This is the most expensive laptop in the world, fitted with 25.5 carats of flawless diamonds. A total of 53 diamants individually set in a solid 24ct gold apple logo.</div><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Georgia, Arial, 'century gothic', verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span id="more-1"></span></div><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Georgia, Arial, 'century gothic', verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">The whole housing is made of highly polished solid 24ct gold. Weighing about 2600 grams this is certainly not the most portable macbook ever, but you have to be a little light in the head if you are willing to spend the stunning amount of 219,995.00 British pounds (about $339,826.00)</div><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Georgia, Arial, 'century gothic', verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">The so called “piece of art” is available in a limited edition of 10 only, so if you feel the need and have the purchasing power: be quick.</div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/lLkODYg7SYA" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-58960891433100677772011-04-13T20:17:00.000-07:002013-12-20T23:53:27.955-08:00World’s Most Expensive Car Wash<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieq1BzM8BGShCUSF3z16sFcIXAPXd95401w9MOj8vnhddEy3ppK5okNfANnKDFJc5E5Iu_hsLIcSUm04ni86Yc7SqvHCSokjlvmIMuJn17fG1TqwCjqrMJQlN-8hK88_EXLuOy3L1VgSk/s1600/hhhh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieq1BzM8BGShCUSF3z16sFcIXAPXd95401w9MOj8vnhddEy3ppK5okNfANnKDFJc5E5Iu_hsLIcSUm04ni86Yc7SqvHCSokjlvmIMuJn17fG1TqwCjqrMJQlN-8hK88_EXLuOy3L1VgSk/s400/hhhh.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>If you own a $2 million-plus supercar, chances are you want to keep it in top condition both inside and out. Of course, no ordinary car wash can be trusted with a Bugatti Veyron or Pagani Zonda. Fortunately for owners of the most expensive cars in the world, Gurcharn Sahota of Elite Detailing offers the most expensive car wash in the world.<br /><br />Sahota’s premium detailing process begins with a thorough wash using pH neutral shampoo and citrus degreasers, as well as clay bars to remove tarry substances. He then uses an electric scanner and ultra-fine sandpaper to remove even the most miniscule scratches in the paint before applying a Brazilian wax that costs over $12,000 per can. The entire process can take as long as 4 weeks and costs over $10,000.<br /><br />Incredibly, Sahota runs Elite Detailing out of his parents’ house outside of Derby, England, where he has converted their garage into a workshop complete with a pit and special tiles imported from Italy.</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/0N5ZHpICZmk" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-72198464583242136462011-04-13T20:13:00.000-07:002013-12-20T23:53:28.048-08:00The world’s most expensive pudding<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfrcbVeiZ1SqQms11Z8oQT4ARzBxDQ6g8TsHkOKPEkJzjngdXX6Bzp4gLUHE98J7KkfRVLvuPZnPsxgLQ-6_nwy1zXC0TPj3HrLdLAcK4heVgNTF2jZjVtTDHAexvrQvwoafYlBMzsg2c/s1600/most-expensive-pudding-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfrcbVeiZ1SqQms11Z8oQT4ARzBxDQ6g8TsHkOKPEkJzjngdXX6Bzp4gLUHE98J7KkfRVLvuPZnPsxgLQ-6_nwy1zXC0TPj3HrLdLAcK4heVgNTF2jZjVtTDHAexvrQvwoafYlBMzsg2c/s320/most-expensive-pudding-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Many people these count their calories when having a pudding, an ice cream, or for that matter any sweet dish. But I bring to you some sweet things that will make you count your cash, maybe your bank balance! I present to you, £630 Grand Opulence Sundae and the unbelievable £15,730 Frrrozen Haute Chocolate. Yes that is right. For the amount one would pay for the Haute Chocolate, one could actually buy so many things. Maybe even a car!<br /><br />The people at New York’s famous Serendipity 3 restaurant get the credit for created this very pricy treat, and not surprisingly, it has booked a place for itself in the Guinness for being the most expensive puddings in the world. The question bothering you at this moment would be that what makes this pudding so very expensive? Well it is made of gold, that’s why. Yes, for real! Each Frrrozen Haute Chocolate contains 24 carat edible Swiss gold and is lined with 23 carat edible gold leaves.<br /><br /><br />Apart from the gold, these deserts also have some very exotic and expensive ingredients that further add to the price. Just in case so you know and might have loads of cash and a sweet tooth, you would have to order atleast two days in advance for these delectable treats.</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/E6DM4HBHJy4" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-72800622204512417052011-04-13T20:11:00.000-07:002013-12-20T23:53:28.140-08:00Most expensive cigar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieByn8nl7F1bwpgssGE8X66WM-V_yYReB1Euf8FjaXlLrYig_vCWkVITo4hWr4uRdqPr4SjriegP7Q47yOJtQipZ81BWfgZsmV_nff9O3h17nYAGGKMWzso8gQcAQaCNo4LL-_U6XNjHk/s1600/Review_Gurkha_HMR_Main.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieByn8nl7F1bwpgssGE8X66WM-V_yYReB1Euf8FjaXlLrYig_vCWkVITo4hWr4uRdqPr4SjriegP7Q47yOJtQipZ81BWfgZsmV_nff9O3h17nYAGGKMWzso8gQcAQaCNo4LL-_U6XNjHk/s400/Review_Gurkha_HMR_Main.jpg" width="198" /></a>Gurkha His Majesty’s Reserve (HMR) holds the title of “world’s most expensive cigar ever made." If you are looking for the absolute best, this is it.<br /><br />For years, Gurkha has been known as the "Rolls Royce" of the cigar industry. Its reputation stems from unique blends of rare tobaccos hand crafted by the world’s foremost rollers. 'His Majesty’s Reserve' is no exception, made from the most expensive cognac and premium tobacco. HMR starts with a rare aged Dominican wrapper that covers a secret blend of filler tobaccos from all over the world. Once the cigars are rolled, they then undergo a unique infusion process that involves an entire bottle of Louis XIII Cognac. This infusion process is very unique in that it does not take away from the tobacco flavor of the aged leaves, but rather complements them in grand fashion.<br /><br />Fewer than 100 boxes of HMR are produced every year and the allocation of these rare gems is decided by Gurkha President Kaizad Hansotia. Cigar.com is proud to be one of the world’s only authorized dealers to sell this landmark cigar. There is no finer cigar, blend, packaging, or tobacco in the world. There are few blends, if any, that could lay claim to being finer.</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/BwTqJxEuV2s" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-66154500528599903642011-04-13T20:05:00.000-07:002013-12-20T23:53:28.231-08:00Most Expensive Car in the World<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9TLBWMq_hRRY17qVIOEi8q3CAdU-wn84ZMqciDqc5iu7jkdRXDTZoCPG57yIzYsgzxQ-r4hq-_L3WVlobJ9kcVAm1qYeryuGQC_OkBZuh-t8aKyrBV0VKo5JOytLTPnsVU1B6qt-p39E/s1600/3068946588_a45fb80c00.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9TLBWMq_hRRY17qVIOEi8q3CAdU-wn84ZMqciDqc5iu7jkdRXDTZoCPG57yIzYsgzxQ-r4hq-_L3WVlobJ9kcVAm1qYeryuGQC_OkBZuh-t8aKyrBV0VKo5JOytLTPnsVU1B6qt-p39E/s400/3068946588_a45fb80c00.jpg" width="400" /></a>If your passion for performance and luxury autos cannot be stopped, and your McLaren F1 is becoming a bore along with the rest of your exotic cars, it might be time to check out Top Gear’s “Car of the Decade,” the Bugatti Veyron. The most recent model, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, has an estimated price tag of $2.3 million and, if that figure is even close to the ultimate price, will be the most expensive car in the world.<br /><br />The Super Sport, unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August 2010, is not your typical luxury car. Its W16 engine—essentially two narrow-angle V8s sharing a crankshaft—with four turbochargers generates 1,200 hp and, along with improved aerodynamics over the original Veyron, allows it to reach a top speed of 268 miles per hour. That makes the Super Sport the fastest production car in the world.<br /><br />The original Bugatti Veyron 16.4, which entered production in 2005, hits 60 mph in 2.5 seconds, does the quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds and reaches its top speed of 252 mph in just 55 secs. It came after a long absence from the market for Bugatti and helped the brand reclaim its title as the ultimate performance car and reign supreme as the world’s most expensive production car.<br /><br />The Veyron is named after Pierre Veyron, who won the 1939 24 Hours of Le Mans while driving a Bugatti Type 57 with Jean-Pierre Wimille.<br /><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/C-eYu0gU-iw" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-715484021864968739.post-53774443366367421502011-04-13T19:56:00.000-07:002013-12-20T23:53:28.368-08:00Most Expensive iPhone App<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheCsSAQn7cMQVlVGpFcQg2XxwB927yMND5GwYjDs_C-AADO0m9RdE6LM33-IgAlRYmkjHjmETq-eVxl_u6U9oabEPTdIkvRHrMzh0h_4dzSRFuhYLFfjqHHQErbw7F02sT83pjX8m8G1A/s1600/iphone_rich.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheCsSAQn7cMQVlVGpFcQg2XxwB927yMND5GwYjDs_C-AADO0m9RdE6LM33-IgAlRYmkjHjmETq-eVxl_u6U9oabEPTdIkvRHrMzh0h_4dzSRFuhYLFfjqHHQErbw7F02sT83pjX8m8G1A/s400/iphone_rich.jpg" width="295" /></a></div>The most expensive iPhone app ever sold was one aptly called “I Am Rich”—one of the first apps to be offered on iTunes. It consisted of a small icon with the subtext “I Am Rich.” Clicking on the icon would fill the screen with a large, ruby red gem on a red and black background. The purpose of this app, as stated in the product description, was to let your friends and acquaintances know that you have a whole lot of money. It also included what the developer, Armin Heinrich, called a “secret mantra” that you could use to stay rich and healthy.<br /><br />The price for I Am Rich was set at $999.99 before it was pulled from the App Store.<br /><br />The problem, of course, is that of the eight people who purchased I Am Rich, at least one only clicked “buy” to see what would happen. Imagine his dismay when he discovered that his wife had enabled one-click purchasing (or so he said) and he had just spent $1000 on what he’d thought was a gag.<br /><br />So Apple pulled the plug on I Am Rich, ending its brief career as the world’s most expensive iPhone app.<br /><br />Of course, that left room for a new most expensive app—and Lextech Labs were more than happy to fill the void. Rather than sell an app whose sole purpose was to cost a bucketload of cash, though, Lextech Labs’ iRa Pro actually does something.<br /><br />Intended for security professionals who need to maintain unlimited mobility, Ira Pro allows users to monitor IP-based surveillance equipment. The app interfaces with a video management server to provide that extra sense of security that comes from knowing that you can always check in on whatever it is you’re protecting. I imagine this will be quite popular in casinos.<br /><br />The most expensive iPhone app on the market sells for $899.99. Another version of iRa, iRa Direct, costs significantly less at $499.99 but only allows direct interface with the cameras rather than a video management server.</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/kTkfE/~4/SYoIxdYOlOc" height="1" width="1"/>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173896730424431766noreply@blogger.com0