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Precious Cargo
Things you probably can…but shouldn’t do without!
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BERT
STERN/MARILYN MONROE The Complete Last Sitting
(Schirmer/Mosel)
An essential
tome containing nearly 2,600 pictures – fashion, portrait, and
nude studies – of the legend taken during a three-day session
just six weeks before her tragic death. Marking the 80th
anniversary of her birth (June 1, 2006) this monumental tribute
ensures she lives on forever!
$120
www.Amazon.com |
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INHIBIT-DERMAFILL
For a
whopping few hundred bucks, this coveted new cosmetic
alternative to microinjections is formulated with an exclusive
formula to relax muscle contraction and keep expression lines
from re-forming. Promising 100% improvement in texture,
nourishment and smoothness of thinning skin, 95% improvement in
firmness and luminosity and 91% in tone, elasticity and
hydration, this is the new weapon in the arsenal of anti-aging.
$385
www.naturabisse.com |
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BURBERRRY
LONDON
Rose,
Clementine and Honeysuckle at the top, Tiare Flower, Peony and
Jasmine in the middle and Sandalwood, Veil of Musk and Patchouli
at the base make this an instant classic embodied by
Oscar-winner Rachel Weisz. Offered in the brand’s signature
red, camel, black and white check fabric, London is the
must-have fragrance for the woman of style.
$76
www.burberry.com |
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THE CABIN
CUDDLER
Freezing in
airplanes? Stay warm with style now that you can flaunt this
soft cozy fleece in stunning colors. Who wants to drape some
tiny, germ-laden blanket when the Cabin Cuddler can provide such
a nurturing embrace? Perfect for plane rides, car rides or just
curling up on the sofa, the cuddler is small enough to fit in
your carry-on!
$34.95
www.cabincuddler.com |
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CANNABIS
SANTAL
A stunning
new men’s fragrance combines such notes as creamy sandalwood,
sensual patchouli, and frankincense notes to create a rendition
of the cannabis plant. Provocative and distinctly androgynous,
this unforgettable new scent from Fresh ‘captures the raw energy
of a man and the woman who desires him.’ Completely addictive!
$75
www.sephora.com |
--GD
SHOPPING
TOKYO
Introducing
the 5 essential shopaholic havens!
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RESTIR
Any fan of high fashion will feel at home at Restir in the
upscale shopping district of Ginza. Enter the building and it
feels like an exclusive, seductive nightclub that opens up into
an oasis of luxurious men’s and women’s designer clothing. With
brands like Stella McCartney, John Galliano, Rick Owens,
Balenciaga, Ann Demeulemeester, and Zac Posen, you can be sure
you will leave the store looking runway fabulous!
www.restir.com |
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DUAL
Do you consider fashion art? Then look no further than Dual.
Rare designer gems are showcased in this of-the-beaten track
boutique. Undiscovered talent from the likes of Drosofila,
Spijkers en Spijkers, Rober Dognani and Fabia Bercsek remind you
that fashion is an expression of creativity. Leave the store
knowing you have purchased something truly unique!
www.dualtokyo.com |
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LA FORET
HARAJUKU
Los Angeles has Melrose Avenue, London has Camden Town, and
Tokyo has La Foret Harajuku. An epicenter for Japanese teens
(and those wanting to look like ones), this shopping haven with
over 10 floors features only-in-Tokyo fashion that breaks all
barriers. Whether you want to look like a Harajuku girl or a
punk rock guy, you will find it here. One thing you can’t count
on is finding the right size unless you are Mary Kate or Ashley
Olsen!
www.laforet.ne.jp |
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CELUX
You a member? If not but you’re lucky enough to know a
member of Celux, an exclusive members-only cultural salon and
club owned by LVMH, you can enjoy the benefits of a unique
shopping experience. Housed in the top two floors of the Louis
Vuitton building, this shopping experience is not to be missed.
One-of-a-kind clothing as well as custom made jewelry from LVMH
designers (like Louis Vuitton, Pucci, and Fendi), upcoming new
designers, and rare designer collaborations are for sale in a
retro-modern shopping environment. When you’re done shopping,
head upstairs to the lounge and enjoy a cocktail and unwind
after a long day of taxing the credit card.
www.celux.com |
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OMOTESANDO
HILLS
The recently opened, extravagant shopping mall Omotesando
Hills has attracted hordes of Japanese and tourists alike. The
architecturally dramatic building with its distinctive spiraling
floor plan means you can start at the top and work your way down
without even missing a kiosk. With international brands like
Dolce & Gabbana and Harry Winston as well domestic brands like
the coveted denim of Heddi Lovu and shoes by Tsuru, variety
rules!
www.omotesandohills.com |
GO GREEN!
LifeSource
quenches a thirsty planet
What do Steven
Spielberg, Michelle Pfeiffer, Suzanne Sommers and crooner Smokey
Robinson have in common? They’re all making a difference by opting for
LifeSource, a healthier alternative for clean, delicious water that
doesn’t pollute the environment with sodium (like traditional water
softeners) and which is also nutritious for the body, skin and hair.
LifeSource’s green
philosophy is found in the
high
grade Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) produced from organic coconut
shells from Southeast Asia. It not only filters the water, but also
completely reduces the objectionable taste and odors of chlorine while
allowing
important nutrients like magnesium and calcium to remain.
In addition to
providing the best water in homes throughout the United States and for
A-list celebrities,
the company’s support of the Huacaria Amazon village in South America
has led to a sustainable water filtration system, constructed
exclusively of materials indigenous to this Peruvian village without the
use of electricity. How’s that for paying it forward?
www.lifesourcewater.com
--Steve Valentine
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