Source: GT Spirit

A year ago, the Al-Thani royal family of Qatar, had ordered for a special edition of the Koenigsegg CCXR racing car in the Turquoise blue color, a particular favorite of Prince Abdul Rehman Naseer Abdulla al-Thani (who has a penchant for sports cars.)  That very car is now up for sale with a price tag of €825,000 ($1.09 million), and a total distance of 3000 km covered on the vehicle.  It seems the Prince lost interest.

The specialty of the edition remains the blue coloring of the vehicle, which is rather symbolic of the Al-Thani royal family of Qatar. Apart from the exterior paintjob, the car had complete leather interiors done up in the blue shade, with black underlining on special order of the prince. The other mentionable features of the vehicle included the 1,017 HP Gasoline engines which generated 768 Kw of power output, other than features like Anti-lock Breaking System (ABS), Electrical windows, vehicle immobilizer, and navigation system.

Source: GT Spirit

Source: Born Rich

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'Men in Black III' Movie Poster

Actor Will Smith is making a comeback as his beloved character Agent J in the upcoming sequel Men in Black III. The movie will find Smith once again reunited with his MIB franchise co-star Tommy Lee Jones, who will be returning to play Agent K.

The hugely popular franchise of alien action-comedies has been highly successful and this third installment – with its big time stars still on board – has both old and new fans alike excited.

Smith’s character, Agent J, will be traveling back in time in MIB III, where he meets Jones’s character, Agent K, when he was younger. The younger version of Agent K will by played by Josh Brolin.

The movie will be releasing in theaters as well as in IMAX 3D on May 25, 2012.

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Taking a page out of Top Chef’s book, Lifetime’s popular fashion design competition reality show Project Runway will be premiering Project Runway All Stars in January. The series will bring back top alumni from seasons past to compete for higher stakes – for an impressive new panel of judges.

Supermodel Angela Lindvall is set to host the show with the judges’ seats to be filled by some seriously discerning fashion minds – Marie Claire editor-in-chief Joanna Coles, home and fashion design celeb Isaac Mizrahi, and style icon and Marchesa co-founder Georgina Chapman.

The show is being co-produced by the Weinstein Company, which is headed by Chapman’s husband, film industry legend Harvey Weinstein.

In addition to the all star cast of competitors and high-profile judges, the show will also feature a slew of illustrious guest judges, like supermodel Miranda Kerr, music and style icon Pharrell Williams, and many more.

The competitors will be vying for an amazing prize package – an exclusive designer boutique in select Neiman Marcus locations and on the store’s website, $100,000 worth of technology and office space from HP and Intel, $100,000 cash from L’Oreal Paris, a feature spread in Marie Claire, a guest editor position at the magazine for one year, and a sewing and embroidery studio provided by Brother International.

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Miami-based Brazilian pop artist Romero Britto has opened his highly anticipated London exhibit featuring portraits of members of the British royal family and other modern day and historic icons.

The renowned artist has been celebrated worldwide for his work and counts many notable names as his high-profile fans and collectors, including Elton John, Bill Clinton, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Prince Charles, King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia, Lili and Howard Buffet, Carlos Slim, Eileen Guggenheim, Andre Agassi, and many more.

The pop art celebrations of Britain’s royalty and other historic figures will be on display at the Central London exhibition at Imitate Modern Gallery. The three-part exhibit will feature four stunning, original oil-on-canvas portraits of royals in addition to another series of numbered, limited edition prints and other collectibles to include mixed media fine art sculptures and more.

Icons to be featured in Britto’s work for the exhibit include the Prince William and Kate Middleton, Queen Elizabeth II, the Pope, Chairman Mao, Henry Matisse, Brigitte Bardot, and Jesus.

“We are delighted to be exhibiting this new body of work from Britto,” says Fallon Khan of Imitate Modern Gallery. “He is synonymous with painting the Kings and Queens of pop, from Michael Jackson, Madonna to Lady Gaga, and he has now turned his gaze to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge one of the most iconic and most watched couples on the planet and true modern icons.”

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A|X Armani Exchange has partnered with dance4life and their current ambassador Supermodel / Actress Doutzen Kroes to design an exclusive dance4life t-shirt to benefit the dance4life Organization.

Kroes collaborated with Mr. Armani on this special A|X Armani Exchange 100% cotton unisex tee that features a black and white allover photo print of Doutzen Kroes with the words “Dance-Dance-Dance” printed in bold red across the body. Armani Exchange will launch this limited edition dance4life tee on December 1, 2011 (World AIDS Day) in all A|X stores and online at armaniexchange.com.

To celebrate the partnership Doutzen Kroes will be making a personal appearance at the A|X Armani Exchange store in the Soho District, NYC on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 from 4PM-5PM.

100% of the profits from the sale of tee supporting dance4life education initiatives and their efforts to create programs that inspire, educate, and mobilize young people to lead the global dance4life movement to stop the spread of HIV and AIDS.

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One of London’s best loved landmarks has been returned to Leicester Square, reviving  a sight and sound that has given pleasure to million of Londoners.

The Glockenspiel that rang out from the corner of the Swiss Centre was gifted in 1985 by the people of the Swiss Confederation and of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the City of Westminster on the occasion of its 400th anniversary. It has now returned as a redesigned free-standing unit and Haute Living London was there to see the clock formally inaugurated yesterday.

The rebuilt Glockenspiel features a procession of 11 moving Swiss figures against a traditional Swiss alpine backdrop, the coat of arms of the 26 Swiss cantons, 27 bells and 4 Swiss Jacomas representing bell ringers. Sliding shutters protect the figure from rain, and there is a Swiss Federal Railway clock at the top of the structure. The Swiss Railway Clock, which was designed in 1944, has become a famous design icon, and the clock above the Glockenspiel has two faces on an east-west axis, one side facing Piccadilly Circus and the other Leicester Square.

The bells will chime and a five minute performance takes place five times a day Monday-Friday (at 12 noon, 5-8pm) and eight times a day at the weekend (12 noon and hourly between 2-8pm).

For more information, please visit www.MySwitzerland.com/glockenspiel

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Acclaimed singer/songwriter and recording artist Trevor Hall is traveling to Miami to bring Basel-goers the ultimate yoga experience- YogArt!  He will join South Florida’s own certified yoga instructor Dawn B. Feinberg, along with the kirtan rhythm band The Mayapuris and a specially curated sculpture exhibition from Westen Charles, Gean Moreno and Gavin Perry to bring participants their most rejuvenating Art Basel event yet.

South Florida’s hottest yogi community, which includes the likes of Lenny Kravitz will host refreshing sessions of sunshine, ocean and relaxation at the Loews Miami Beach all week. Renowned yoga instructors Kino MacGregor, Kelly Green, Paul Toliuszis, and Loren Russo will special guest teach sessions designed for everyone – from yoga novice to yoga master – for a truly inspired “breather during Basel”. YogArt classes will partially benefit Design Architecture Senior High (DASH), a Miami-Dade magnet school.

Sessions will take place November 30th – December 4^th at the Loews Miami Beach.

To reserve your spot during Art Basel 2011, visit www.yogartevent.com for pricing and a complete schedule of YogArt activities.

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Miami Beach, FL 33139.

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Prior to becoming a couturier, Christian Dior was actually a gallerist in Paris, making this first-time collaboration between Berlin-based artist Anselm Reyle and the House of Dior a rich one, joining the art world and vision of Dior Deputy General Manager, Delphine Arnault. With the freedom to create a collection of accessories for Dior, Reyle played with colors and bold, freestyle interpretations. “I loved working on the Lady Dior handbag. Most of my work builds on objects that already exist, which I then transform. I applied the same philosophy,” said Reyle. As for the characteristic Lady Dior Charms, they are accompanied by colored triangles, the artist’s graphic signature. With contrasting topstitching against bright metallics, this collection is as lively and exciting as the pop-up store that will debut in Miami Nov 28th – Dec 10th at the Miami Design District and will be sold in select Dior stores globally beginning on January 7 through the end of March. Miami Design District, 191 NE 40th Street, Unit 101, (800) 929-DIOR.

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The Spice Box Bee’s Knees is just one of the drinks you can swill when RM Seafood celebrates Repeal Day.

We love an excuse to drink vintage cocktails, and this Monday, Rick Moonen rolls out drinks from the Prohibition era to celebrate the 78th anniversary of Repeal Day. RM Seafood at Mandalay Bay is holding a happy hour bash from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday with guests in period costumes, small plates and cocktails reminiscent of the era.

RM Seafood’s lead bartender JR Starkus is creating vintage drink specials such as Bee’s Knees featuring Spicebox Whiskey and a Plymouth Gin Punch. The restaurant will also offer a variety of small plates inspired by the speakeasy era, ranging from $3 to $5. 

Show up in period attire and nab $5 vintage cocktail specials; and wiseguys (and gals) in-the-know who learn the secret password from RM Seafood’s Facebook and Twitter pages will receive their first cocktail for only $1, just like a true speakeasy.

The menu includes cold oysters with caviar, crème fraiche and chives, hot oyster’s Rockefeller, smoked salmon and cucumber tea sandwiches, deviled eggs, ricotta meatballs and mixed nuts.

In the meantime, you can prep for the night with a vintage cocktail from Starkus’ menu.

Spice Box Bee’s Knees

1.5 ounce Spice Box Spiced Whiskey

.75 ounce fresh lemon

1 ounce honey syrup

Served on the rocks with a twist.

Plymouth Gin Punch
6 navel oranges, cut into quarter-wheels
6 lemons, cut into quarter-wheels
3 limes, cut into wheels
1 pint fresh raspberries
1 pineapple, cut in to 1-inch cubes
750 ml bottle Plymouth
1 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 cup simple syrup
1/2 cup orgeat
1 cup crème de framboise
3 cups water
750 ml Champagne

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Usually the top 5 looks of the week can be found on the red carpet, but this week I am happy to report that no glam squad was necessary! These ladies manage to look just as lovely, if not more so, in their everyday lives as they do at an event. Enjoy!

It takes a fashion-forward lady to pull off the captain hat, and if there’s anyone who fits that bill it’s the lovely Kate Moss! The supermodel wore hers as the finishing touch to this all black ensemble which included a leather jacket, scarf, faded jeans, and motorcycle booties.

PHOTO: Zimbo

Supermodel Miranda Kerr looked everyday-chic on the streets of New York City while walking to a friend’s house. Stripes and leather are a perfect go-to look, and I love how she paired them with trendy olive green jeans. Miranda was right to accessorize with contrasting brown tote, and perfectly finished off the look with Ray-Ban wayfarers and heeled motorcycle booties. This look is super on trend, but comfy and functional too!

PHOTO: Zimbo

Taylor Swift stepped out in NYC this week looking chic and girly as she strolled about town!  She rocked the color-blocking look with this cable knit navy sweater and a feminine high-waisted yellow skirt, paired alongside burgundy loafers, an electric blue handbag, and vibrant red lips to finish off the ensemble.  We love how this look is colorful and mature, yet still fresh and age-appropriate for this 21-year-old songstress.

PHOTO: Celebuzz

Fergie sported this orange blazer while catching a flight and perfectly demonstrates how to pull off such a bright color: by pairing it with neutrals. Too many brights in the same outfit can definitely be overload! The singer kept it simple by adding in a neutral-palette floral top, white jeans, a nude tote and strappy sandals and of course, the celeb airport must-have, aviator sunglasses.

PHOTO: Zimbo

Brazilian Model Ana Araujo looked funky and current sporting the popular menswear trend while off-duty on the streets of London this week.  The British beauty works this style wearing a cropped and tailored tuxedo blazer with an oversized boyfriend button-up blouse, black editor trousers, and classic black booties.  I love how this look is edgy and current, yet still chic and comfortable!

PHOTO: Zimbo

Marina Monroe is the CEO of Los Angeles based stylehaüs (www.stylehaus.com), the first boutique to apply a ‘members-only’ model to shopping and styling services.  Stylehaüs services celebrity clientele, celebrity stylists, and clientele nationwide.  Originally from New York City, Marina has over a decade of experience in a variety of fashion fields, including retail management, public relations, styling and product design. Follow her on twitter@MarinaStylehaus

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