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The Most Underrated Cologne: Jaguar Performance

2007-07-18T14:40:00.000-04:00

A visit to your local Bloomingdales or Saks will reveal all the hottest names in the men's fragrance industry. Chrome by Azzaro, Aqua di Gio, Cool Water, Tommy, Hugo Boss; those are just some of the names that come up. Even uniquely named colognes such as Givenchy's Pi make a common appearance, but just because they are on the shelves, are these the best smelling colognes? Perhaps they are best

Boxx - Louis Vuitton Chairs by J. Emmanuel

2007-07-18T14:26:00.000-04:00

For lovers of all things Louis, here's something to get excited about.J. Emmanuel created this limited edition set of seating with one thing in mind: Louis, louis.Covered in authentic Louis Vuitton leather hides, these chairs are reportedly each one of a kind. And although we cringed at the thought of the Louis Vuitton design put to bad use, it turned out our worst fears were just that, fears. J.

Gucci Purse

2007-07-18T14:07:00.000-04:00

This purple purse is an example of how Gucci can do without it's monogram plastered all over everything: brilliantly. You may have noticed that Gucci has decided that the way to sell goods is to slather your logo all over it. We may have agreed with you even, that the company was in need of a new design department, perhaps. We would've agreed that is, till now. The company was, and still is,

Featured Scent: Brooks Brothers Men's Fragrance

2007-07-17T01:59:00.000-04:00

An elegant, subtle scent, the Brooks Brother Men's Fragrance is one of the finest on the market today. The smell is fresh without being citrusy or too youthful, and classic without being too spicy. Whatever age they are of, the gentlemen wearers of this fragrance will find this cologne to have a fresh scent which compliments your style, rather than overpowering it. That being said, it is not an

Charbay Green Tea Vodka

2007-07-17T00:26:00.000-04:00

Green Tea, a drink which is believed to have been a part of Indian and Chinese cultures since as late as 5000 years back, has long been rumored to contain healing properties. Various claims say that it can even stop Alzheimers, raise metabolism, and a slew of other things. To see more information about Green Tea and a list of Green Tea's Unproven Claims check out Wikipedia.And Green Tea can add

Armani Hotel

2007-07-16T23:42:00.001-04:00

Coming soon, to a United Arab Emirate near you: couture paradise! The world's largest mall title will soon be in the Emirate of Dubai. The shopping in this mega-mall will be range from upscale to couture, making this a heaven for Middle Eastern shoppers, and indeed international shoppers. Part of Dubai's play to become an international hub for shopping and entertainment, the mall will only be a

Steinway-Lyngdorf High End Audio

2007-07-14T19:12:00.001-04:00

Steinway and Sons, makers of legendary pianos, have collaborated with Peter Lyngdorf to delve into the high-end sound market. We can't yet personally vouch for the sound (although we do know it boasts unique "RoomPerfect" technology which adjusts the sound to the acoustics of a room), but we can vouch for the looks: the Model D is a rare gem of design in the speaker industry. The components of

Featured Hotel: Oberoi Amarvilas

2007-07-14T14:36:00.000-04:00

Since I may never quite get the name down right, I'm going to have to carry around a brochure for the Oberoi Amarvilas with me for the rest of my life, for those instances where someone asks my opinion on where to go on vacation. This brochure would only apply, however, if they, or you, were planning to go India, especially if they were going to see the Taj Mahal. And if you aren't thinking about

Magnificent Whistler Estate

2007-07-13T18:11:00.001-04:00

Canada's Whistler area is known internationally for its exceptional skiing, and coincidentally, it's sheer natural beauty. If having a home where you can hit the slopes and then come back to recuperate and rest in style is your idea of luxury, then be sure to check this property out.Those who are of the means to buy this 15,000,000 (CAD) property will find immense comfort after an exhausting day

Hotel Spotlight: Mandarin Oriental New York

2007-07-13T03:01:00.000-04:00

The Mandarin Oriental New York is an impressive hotel in an impressive city; this hotel wows us, even by the standards of New York opulence. The world-class Mandarin Oriental New York offers the brand's unique trademark design - internationally renowned contemporary furniture with a touch of classical chinese - and it complements the city superbly. From the view of the sparkling city outside

Bourgie Table Lamp

2007-07-13T01:36:00.001-04:00

These modern lamps from Design Within Reach catch the eye, with their daring interpretation of French style furniture. Because of the classicness of the shape, I wouldn't be afraid to use these lamps in a more traditionally designed home, although they are modern pieces, because they would hold their own in either environment. Check out the lamp offered in glass, chrome, and gold at DWR.