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Panama

Monte Cristi Classic Panama

Nothin syays 'I am on holiday' more than a Panama hat. Hats now are what huge sun glasses were few years ago, if someone has to say ' I am a celebrity' . I realized few years ago that most, infact almost all hats are mistakes, but this is not the case with a classic panama. 

Lock & Co Superfelt- Limited Edition

Lock & Co are classic hatters, and have been in the business since 1676. They have classics for about GBP 200 and limited editions bit on the higher price range. Visit their web site so see the full collection: www.lockhatters.co.uk 

High Dynamic Range

by Trey Ratcliff

I am lover of art in all its forms, I have never ever rejected the idea of enhancing photography through digital means. High Dynamic Range is one of the techniques used to see real life like a dream. Trey Ratcliff is my favorite when it comes to using HDR, I admit that some of his stuff is very animated, but mostly I browse through his flickr stream to brighten my day.

The shot above is of Sacré-Coeur basilica, in Montmartre- Paris.

Visit all his work on: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stuckincustoms/sets/

Globe Trotting

Globe Trotter

Globe Trotter luggage is coveted by British Royalty and Icons. Compared to luxury trunks made by Goyard and Louis Vuitton, Globe Trotter suit cases are light weight and practical, most models come with wheels and the largest case weighs 6 kilograms. Although I prefer standard colours in Globe Trotter's Original and Centenary collection, this Hot Pink suit case definitely screams Candy and looks very Chic.

The Story of a River

Empires of the Indus

If you are interested history and travel, this book is a beautiful easy read that follows the Indus river from Tibet, through Northern India and south through civilizations, emperors and explorers to the current day Pakistan. 

Spa Town

GrandHotelPupp

Booking a winter break is mostly a no brainer, as most of the holidays are snow themed and activities that one can participate while keeping snow in mind. If one has to relax and not think of the winter break as an adventure filled trip, I would defiantly go along the lines of visiting one of the beautiful towns in Bohemia. Karlovy Vary/ Carlsbad is a great option, a short distance from Prague, Karlovy Vary is a beautiful spa town that has unique hot mineral waters. A truly relaxing and reviving holiday is possible here at Grand Hotel Pupp, a truly grand hotel full of history and is glamorous even today, Grand Hotel Pupp is where the last Bond movie- Casino Royale was filmed.  

Pupp_restaurant1

ANdAZ

ANdAZ

ANdAZ Liverpool street is an excellent altrenate if you want to do London in a non traditional way. Although ANdAZ interiors are very modernised, somehow the hotel overall does not come across as impersonal. The building dates back to 1884, it is a whole different world once inside. ANdAZ is good news for all who think that a true five star experience is highly over priced in London, ANdAZ room rates are inclusive of breakfast, wi fi, local calls, healthy mini-bar, in-room premier movies and laundry. ANdAZ is located on 40 liverpool street, area full of life, with old spitelfields market and Brick Lane at walking distance. 

Little Black Book

SMYTHSON

In this new age world have our Black berries and PCs and LapTops and USBs, but time to time we all experience the horrible side of technology, when all the data is lost and we are left stranded with no one's number in our heads. I try and update all important data in diaries and keep these as backup. Smythson of Bond Street have exceptional classic and seasonal little diaries in vibrant colours.

Lost Candy

 

 

Callard-bowser-dessert-nougat

I remember having Callard & Bowser Nougat as a kid, the best Nougat in the whole world. Unfortunately Callard & Bowser was bought by Kraft foods and Dessert Nougat was discontinued. I have sampled many varieties of Nougat since, in the hope of finding one remotely delicious as Callard & Bowser's, I have come to the conclusion that some things are lost with time and are perfected in our memory and can never be matched with what is around :(

Peace Treaty Scarf

Peace Treaty Scarf for Women

Handkerchief scarves have been around for bit now, but there seem to be a new found love for these.

 Featured in these pictures ‘a peace treaty’ scarves and the way they should be worn. Other popular scarves this season are matta scarves, available from mattany.com. Peace Treaty scarves are available from apeacetreaty.com.

 

 

Peace Treaty Scarf for Men

 

Trunk Call

Goyard Paris

Goyard, Malletier is a French mallatier (trunkmaker) founded in 1853; and is currently the oldest trunk maker in existence.

Currently, Goyard is sold in fewer than fifteen locations worldwide, including three proprietary boutiques in Paris, San Francisco, Hong Kong and New York.

I am sick of one million LV fakes around and Goyard is much more understated and is of  premium quality. I always wanted to own an old fashiond trunk and I am very close to getting one now.

 

Goyard Trunk