World’s Most Expensive Bra by Victoria’s Secret

This exclusive bra made by Victoria’s Secret, and presented by Brazil’s own Adriana Lima costs a sparkling $5 million making it the world’s most expensive bra! The exquisite bra, which looks more like a jewellery piece than lingerie, is adorned with 3,575 black diamonds, 34 rubies, 117 certified one-carat round diamonds, and over 3,900 stunning gems. With all these precious beauties and diamonds, this is no ordinary lingerie. In case, $5 million is just a tad too much for you to spend on lingerie, you can always settle down for the $1,355,000 diamond bra, which comes second on the pricey bra list.

Disney Sparkles in Swarovski Crystal Again!

The new Disney Swarovski Collection for 2008 has arrived! This time cute little Bambi and his friends join the magic of the sparkling Walt Disney crystals. Bambi is made of faceted clear crystal body and unfaceted legs, and there is a fairy butterfly in Aurora Borealis Rosaline crystal on his petite shiny tail. His friends including the irritable Owl, the bashful skunk Flower, and the rabbit Thumper with his shiny Rose crystal nose, all have clear crystal bodies with Jet Black crystal nose and eyes completing the delicate collection inspired by one of Disney’s most cherished films of all time. The figurines are truly adorable and precious! And for all mobile accessory lovers, the Bambi characters come as charms for your favorites phones! The prices for the figurines range from CAD $180 to CAD $290 for Bambi who is the most expensive and the mobile phone accessories are priced at CAD $95. They are all ready for purchase on the brand’s website.

Caribbean Blue Beauty: Larimar

Larimar is one of the most unique and rare gemstones in the world as it can be found in only one location on our planet; the Dominican Republic. This Caribbean Island is a jewel on its own with its white, soft sandy beaches and unspoiled, rich nature but it is also the only home of the blue jewel beauty. The legend of Larimar has it that people on the island used to collect the blue gemstones on the beach until one day they could not find them anymore. Therefore, they started to explore upstream and came across a rock formation which was the source of the precious beauties. The natives called the stone “Blue Stone” as they believed that it came from the clear blue sea. But in 1974, the Dominican Miguel Méndez while walking on the Dominican beach saw a flash of the blue gemstone and called it Larimar, taking his daughter’s name Larissa and combining it with the Spanish word for sea “mar.”

Larimar is a variety of pectolite and it is thought that the stones may have formed as a result of volcanic eruptions. Although pectolites may be common, the unique blue color, also called the volcanic blue, is what makes Larimar so incredibly precious. The rare jewel is used in jewellery for necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets. It is usually combined with silver but higher grade stones can be also produced in gold. The colors of Larimar vary from white, light blue, green-blue and deep blue also known as volcanic blue. The quality grading is according to the color, with white being the lower grade and volcanic blue is the highest grade. Larimar is a true Caribbean beauty. Its blue charm and rare quality will make an everlasting impression on you and having this jewel will forever remind you of the turquoise waters of this far paradise.

Gucci Loves Bergdorf: Unique, Exotic and Limited Edition!

Fashion house Gucci is launching a limited edition collection consisting of 15 bags at Bergdorf Goodman. The special bag collection is to celebrate Gucci’s accessories boutique on the main floor of the famous retailer. These unique bags come in exotic skins and in Bergdorf’s signature color of lilac. All of them are engraved with the silver tag “Gucci Loves Bergdorf.” You can have these precious exotics in leather, crocodile skin, python and ostrich and their prices range from $1,295 to $29,800 depending on the skin. You can visit their website for more information. The bag featured below is the Gucci Loves Bergdorf Indy bag in Lilac Python Skin at the price of $3,995.

Water Jewellery: Carolina Bucci Exclusive Limited Edition

The Florence-born and raised jewellery designer, Carolina Bucci has created a limited edition collection to support WaterAid’s work. WaterAid is a charity which helps some of the world’s poorest people to have access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education. The exclusive jewellery Italian designer has created two pieces; a drop pendant necklace and a bracelet, both of which will be on sale from the end of July until the end of December of 2008.

The lucky tie bracelet is made of 18 carat gold and soft grey silk and it is priced at £295. Each bracelet bought would guarantee safe water and sanitation to a family of four. The drop shaped pendant necklace is made of 18 carat gold and covered with white and blue diamonds, costing £2595. An entire village is equipped with a lasting supply of safe water and sanitation when somebody buys one of these necklaces.

“I am really excited to be collaborating with WaterAid on these pieces of jewellery”, says Carolina. “WaterAid’s vision of a world where everyone has access to clean water and sanitation is one which I believe passionately in.”

The beautiful pieces are available from the Carolina Bucci boutiques, Browns and other selected retailers worldwide. For more information, visit her website.

Armani Opens Largest Boutique Yet in Milan

Giorgio Armani has opened his largest boutique to date in Milan’s Palazzo Taverna which was once home to the city’s most famous poets, none other than Carlo Porta.

Situated on Via Montenapoleone 2, the store is over 2,000 square meters and has three floors. The concept of the store is by Giorgio Armani in collaboration with his in-house architects.The store’s design is in sleek black lacquer and dove gray fabric. Very classic, very beautiful, just like Italy’s greatest Giorgio Armani.

The ground floor has accessories and clothing for women as well as Giorgio Armani Privé fragrances and Crema Nera and Skin Minerals skincare products. The Armani Casa collection features products designed exclusively for the new store, and will be sold only at this store. The first floor has the men’s clothing and accessories’ collections like the Classic Giorgio Armani and Made to Measure lines. The second floor features the evening wear and accessories for women and luxury goods including Giorgio Armani Privé precious jewels and Giorgio Armani Borgo 21 watches.

So, in case you are passing through Milan, make sure you go on Via Montenapoleone 2. Below are photos from the store at the courtesy of Sfilate.

Extravagant Spa: Precious Diamonds Message

Just when you think that spas and massages cannot get any more exclusive and luxurious, like the golden facial mask, something else pops up, like a massage with real precious Diamonds. It works like a hot stone massage, only in this case the “rocks” are truly fabulously “hot.” Million worth of loose diamonds are placed along the spine and a massage therapist then gently massages the back. It is believed that Diamonds reflect good energy and stimulate harmony in your body and mind as they ease your tension, tone your skin, and rejuvenate your body and mind. An average price for a 90 minute Diamonds massage is around $275.