Lubin

It is rumored that when Marie Antoinette fled the Palace of Versailles when it was attacked by an angry mob of peasants that it was her signature scent that gave her disguise away. The perfume, which is a blend of bergamot, cardamom, rose, jasmine, incense, cinnamon, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, tonka bean and amber, is called Black Jade. Ironically, it was released for sale on July 14th, which is Bastille Day in France.

The scent, which is now sold by Lubin, was originally designed for the queen by the royal perfumer Jean-Louis Fargeon. She is said to have worn it always, and carried a small vial of it with he right up until her beheading. It’s available at available at Aedes De Venustas in New York.

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SCOTT DISICK

Scott Disick is blunt, at times insensitive, and what Khloe Kardashian would consider a sociopath, truth is, he’s one of the best dressed men on the L.A, and even New York City scene. At a time where most guys don’t object to wearing hoodies and sweatpants out and about, it’s refreshing to see a reality star who appreciates a crisp, tailored suit. 

In terms of color, the guy loves his pastels. While sometimes his looks are a little too Miami-Vice for my taste, I appreciate that he steps outside the fashion boundaries of the typical male fashion of today and always appears clean-cut.

"I try not really wear anything off the rack due to the fact that once you wear something custom, it’s hard to go back."

His actions might always be questionable but when it comes to his satorial choices, it’s hats off to Mr. Disick.

Define "FABOO"-- SCOTT.

DEAR SANTA

Dear Santa,

If you know me well enough, you must know how I feel each time I am told that I have to drive. I like nice cars, but I'd rather be driven in them. Recently though since I have to move around a lot and in places not in spitting distance to the family's usual whereabouts, I am forced to drive to work. Its so frustrating and driving a very unstable 320 hp Impreza doesn't make the task any easier. Its too powerful for me, the engine is so loud, I can't hear Wiz rappin about smokin some blunt. 

So Santa dear, if its not too much to ask, I think I need a Volvo xc60 or an Audi Q5 (that's if you could spare an extra $6000 for me hehe). I want a white one ok? I promise to continue being a good girl. hihihi

Yours Truly,

Smiley

GRAB SOMETHING SEXY

This is like a step closer to your 918 spyder fantasies...............

These are the first sketches of the new Porsche 911 wide body project by Russian tuner TopCar. The tuning program for the Porsche 911 includes a complete body kit with front and rear bumpers, air inlets and a new exhaust system.

The body of the TopCar Porsche 991 will be made from carbon and Kevlar. The engine will tuned by 9ff, the German specialist in high-performance Porsches. The future car will be completed with ultra light forged disks made by ADV.1 Wheels Company.

The TopCar Porsche 911 will be unveiled in March 2012, but the company is already taking orders. 

Destination: Bali

WHEN

Nyepi festival (Balinese new year) 

Balinese new year celebrates new year every first new moon in March and they celebrate it like no other culture does. The Balinese Hindus do not celebrate the new year with lavish party, instead they celebrate the coming of the new year with meditation. No activities are allowed to take place. Everything is closed and no one is allowed to go out of their houses or make noise of any kind, even the airport is closed on this day. These prohibitions aim at controlling oneself and submission to God. Don't worry, resorts will still be in full service and they wont let you starve. Their kitchens will still be open but the menu will be limited.  

Nyepi Day is a time for quiet contemplation and introspection; for visitors it’s also a panacea for the constant and overwhelming stimulation of modern life.

The anti-climax of the meditation is on the following day, which is called Ngembak Geni, where the people are happy and bless their success of controlling themselves. It is also the day of get-togetherness and family gathering.

WHERE

Bulgari Hotel and Resorts

Jalan Goa Lempeh, Banjar Dinas Kangin - Uluwatu, Bali 80364

Phone: +62 361 847 10 00

http://www.bulgarihotels.com/

    

A place, where you probably would like to stay forever, the Bulgari resort can only be described as a most beautiful and desirable destination. Bali, with its panoramic landscape, including blue lagoons and volcanic mountains and unforgettable scented air, which you just want to keep in your lungs and not letting go, this place should capture your heart.

    Karma Kandara Resorts

Jalan Villa Kandara, Banjar Wijaya Kusuma, Ungasan, Bali, 80362

Phone: +62 361 848 22 00

http://www.karmakandara.com

      Perched upon a cliff top above pristine beaches and rolling surf, at the farthest extremes of an elevated limestone peninsula at Bali’s southernmost tip, lies a resort blessed with an eye-boggling, unobstructed view of the Indian Ocean. Karma Kandara Bali is blessed with the most exhilarating views imaginable – a seemingly limitless vista of ocean and sky, 180 degrees of blue on blue brilliance.

WHAT

Cire is the pride and joy of the hotel’s Executive Chef Stefan Zijta, formerly from two-Michelin starred Vermeer in Amsterdam. The restaurant has ulta modern interiors to match its modern western (but focuses on using organic regional products) cuisine. 

Alila Villas Uluwatu
Jl Belimbing Sari
Banjar Tambiyak, Desa Pecatu 80364
Bali, Indonesia
Tel: +62 361 848 2166

Metis in Seminyak, owned and run by Said Alem, and Nicolas ‘Doudou’ tourneville.Located on Petitenget Road, Metis is known for delicious French cuisine with very good Balinese service, a house DJ and beautiful views over a rice paddy. Try the Cote de Boeuf and they also have amazing appetizers. 

JL Petitenget no. 6 Kerobokan Kelod
Kuta, Bali, Indonesia
Tel: +62 361 4737 888 

Vegetarians may not be down with this one, but for meat-lovers like me, I think this small, open-air restaurant is #1 on my list. Ibu Oka has stood here for the past 20 years, serving up what many say is some of the best roast suckling pig on Bali was actually rated the best pork in the world by Jamie Oliver. Bourdain also payed a visit for his No Reservations: Bali episode. 


Jalan Suweta/Tegal Sari 
No. 2, Ubud, 
Bali, Indonesia




Perched on a rock about 14 meters above the ocean, sound of waves crashing, sun on your face and sand glistening in the background this will def put you in a good mood whether you want to be or not. Rock bar is the perfect place to have sunset cocktails and just the place to lounge and chill to cap up your day in paradise.


Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera Jimbaran, 
Bali, Indonesia 
Tel: +62 361 702 222 

Haute Enough?

The thought of this feast haunts me.

Foie Gras Wrapped with yellowtail, topped with truffles and gold leaf.

With black truffle, artichoke and duck foie gras, with grilled topping mature Parmesan cheese

Bresse pigeon 2 ways- confit of leg, breast stuffed with foie and black truffles and sous vide; potato mash with black truffle medals

Uni wrapped in Hirame (Halibut), garnished with Avruga caviar and a dot of wasabi

Free-Range Caramelised Quail stuffed with foie gras, potato purée topped with black truffle shavings

Steamed Anago, glazed with a port wine reduction served with foie gras and diced truffles

Limitless Travels (MILD)

Gastronomic Bucket List (mild version)

On my next trip to Tokyo

I have to experience first hand what the people have been raving about and how much cash they spend for one dinner in some modern-Tokyo_establishment. Calling their food the most expensive the food is just a shame because its THE MOST EXPENSIVE RESTAURANT IN THE WORLD Aragawa  offers a $400 per person sake-fed Kobe Beef steak served ever so simply, with just pepper and mustard and nothing else.

On my next European adventure

I'll make sure I get a table at Tickets  for lunch and at Comerç, 24 for "luxury" tapas.
Cinc Sentis i heard that this new style ultra modern catalanan cuisine tasting resto is worth the bucks.  (Barcelona)

Lunch at Au Petit Sud Ouest (Paris)  where the foie is homemade and lovers of duck hear this, foie with truffle sauce, oven grilled goat cheese salad with smoked duck, duck wings, cherry or orange flavored duck stew and the best duck confit in town. 


Helene Darroze (Paris) , the most celebrated female chef in Paris opened a restaurant which serves intriguingly modern french dishes such as a sublime duck foie confit served with an exotic fruit chutney or a roast wild duck stuffed with foie and truffles. Mondfuckingblowing.

On the agenda would also be to enjoy the view from Hotel de Ville's penthouse restobar Georges (Paris) , just coz its uber-trendy and uber-hyped about now, I'd have a drink or ten there make out with 5 french boys or so and have falafel for midnight snack at L'As du Falafel (literally, Ace of Falafel). 

Away from the touristy quarters for champagne brunch at L'Atelier du Parc (Paris) where the food is superb minus the agonizing tab. 


I'd end my gastronomique bucket list by having possibly the most traditional French meal I can get in Paris. Taillevent has held onto their stars for 30 years, that must mean something right...? Its as haute as haute cuisine could get think, foie terrine, lobster sausage, spelt risotto with truffles and frog legs, succulent lamb leg and top it off with baba au rhum, it will prolly be the most expensive meal of my life. 

(Paris)

(to be continued...) 

The Most Expensive Porsche

 

Porsche has just announced that the eagerly anticipated 918 Spyder will be priced at half a million euros, making it the most expensive car Porsche has ever released.

The enormous fee hasn't dissuaded potential buyers, with Porsche reporting that 2,000 customers have already begun talks to buy the electrifying two-seater. The statistic is particularly poignant because unless 1,000 potential suitors had came forward, the sportscar would have remained just a concept.

The super sexy car is equipped with a 500hp V8 hybrid engine, which allows the 918 Spyder to sprint from 0-100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds and hit a top speed of 199 mph.

The most expensive car Porsche has produced to date is the Carrera GT – about 450,000 euros.

Thakoon

Thakoon has upped so many levels on my favored designers list that it has come within the ranks of my love for Marni already.

this complex tank took my breath away.

Dream Wedding (2 years back)

Some 2 years ago this was the wedding that I wanted. I found it on my old blog archive. 

Its pretty much the same don't you think? Its just that the color combination was more bold?

WEDDING A: BACK TO BASICS

Table setting

The Bride

Mother of the bride

Entourage

the bridesmaids, the sponsors and the maid of honor

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WEDDING B: LETS GET IT ON

 

 The Table Setting

 The Entourage

My Sponsors

Mother of the Bride