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Gucci Collectors: Exclusive "Fashion Through The Ages" Event(Sep 18, 2011)
If you're an avid Gucci handbag collector, then you can't afford to miss the December 2 Gucci auction at Christies.com. In January of this year, Christine's, one of the worlds most respected auction houses, launched a dedicated section of the site for Gucci collectors to upload photo of their vintage handbags and submit an appraisal request. Within nine months, they have received over 600 submissions and unearthed a variety of rare and iconic bags from around the world. The vast majority of submissions have been treasured possessions that were inherited or passed down through family generations. A team of Christie's experts along with Gucci’s in-house archivists assess items and provided an auction estimate. Owners have the opportunity to sell their items to Gucci, or in a future Christie's auction, if desired. A variety of the most precious and unique handbags will be featured in Christie’s upcoming annual Fashion Through The Ages Event on December 2, 2010. Gucci items are expected to range in value from $800 to $4,000. Learn more via Gucci.com, Christies.com or access Gucci Collector: Presented by Christie’s to have your vintage Gucci items appraised.
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The pattern of each Hermes scarf is always the most elegant, unique and full of vitality, it can set off women with different image be even more perfect(Jan 01, 1970)
Some classic designs, are under the re-combination of various colors by the designers, are still highly popular, enduring. The pattern of each Hermes scarf is always the most elegant, unique and full of vitality, it can set off women with different image be even more perfect. The show of scarf-Line mimicry: spring and autumn, are the most suitable seasons for ladies to put on the scarves. In the slightly cool, seasonal alternation of time, just tire the scarf on the neck, and hide it in the shirt collar, or you can use a large scarf wrapped shoulders, they both are the unique European styles.
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'Gossip Girl' Star Lively Tries On Chanel at Night(Oct 10, 2011)
Not a brutal "Gossip Girl" shooting schedule, which had her on set starting at 4 a.m. and then going to a 9 p.m. dinner Monday. And not a steady, day-long downpour, which might have kept less hardy fashion fans at home.So Lively, accompanied by her co-star and rumored beau Penn Badgley, turned up for the annual Tribeca Film Festival dinner thrown by Chanel. Each year, it's held at a hot venue and this time, it was at Ago, in the new, ultra-pricey, just-opened Greenwich Hotel co-owned by festival co-founder Robert De Niro."I love clothes. Chanel is it for me. It's the top of the top. It's so silly how happy Chanel makes me," gushed Lively, clad, of course, in a Chanel frock. "I own way too much. People have to intervene in my life -- my business manager, my publicist and my friends tell me I have to stop going to Chanel." Her most recent splurges? "I have lots of beautiful handbags, but I bought a pair of gloves there -- they were so beautiful and I was obsessing over them for so long. Gloves are something, living in New York, that I need. They're fancy. If I lost one of them, I'd hate myself forever."She says fans of her CW show (Mondays, 8 p.m. ET/PT) have something to look forward to. You'll finally learn what drives Lively's character, Serena van der Woodsen. "My character goes down a dark path. Her deep, hidden secret is finally revealed," promises Lively.The Chanel event was smaller this year, but still attracted some boldfaced names. Two little girls asked Liam Neeson, accompanied by wife Natasha Richardson, for autographs. As always, Mary-Kate Olsen sidestepped interviews, preferring to stick to her friends. And Ed Burns turned up with wife Christy Turlington; the couple live right across from the hotel and just walked across the street to the dinner.Turlington was also, naturally, in Chanel. "I had too much as a young woman and now, I'm borrowing from my young woman's wardrobe. Although the skirts are far too short," said Turlington. "I never feel comfortable in them."She's a model, he's an actor-director. So, which of their two kids is the entertainer in the family? "Our daughter, but she's shy," says Turlington of Grace, 4. "The camera comes out and she turns her back. But for us, she's a huge entertainer. There might be some issues we have to work on but that's OK, I'd prefer she works on her inner life a little bit more."
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I Love Italian Wine And Food - A Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano From Tuscany(Sep 18, 2011)
I think that this wine's name, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, is quite exciting, but perhaps it's just a case of marketing hype. The Lodola Nuova estate property has records going back to the mid Thirteenth Century. It has been producing wine since at least 1452. Its major vineyard is 87 hectares (about 215 acres) near the medieval village of Valiano. The property was purchased by the major Tuscany Ruffino winery some twenty years ago. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a well-known Tuscan red produced from the Prugnolo Gentile version of the Sangiovese grape. It is one of the Tuscany Big Three, Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile, and Brunello de Montalcino. Some say that it's a neglected middle child. Let's see if that accusation holds.Before reviewing this middle child, here are a few suggestions of what to eat with indigenous wines when touring this beautiful region. Start with Acciughe sotto Pesto (Anchovies with Pesto). As the second course try Stracotto nel Brunello (Braised Beef cooked with Beans in Brunello wine). For dessert indulge yourself with Cavallucci (Biscuits with caramelized sugar, nuts, candied oranges, and anise). I don't think that I have to tell you about all the tourist attractions in this part of Tuscany. Why not compare the towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino as you are comparing their wines?OUR WINE REVIEW POLICY All wines that we taste and review have been purchased at the full retail price. A Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is one of the top Tuscan reds... Ludola Nuova Vineyards Ludola Nuova vineyards in Italian red wineI think that this wine's name, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, is exciting in itself, but perhaps it's just a case of marketing hype. The Lodola Nuova estate property has records going back to the mid Thirteenth Century. It has been producing wine since at least 1452. Its major vineyard is 87 hectares (about 215 acres) near the medieval village of Valiano. The property was purchased by the major Tuscany Ruffino winery about twenty years ago. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a well-known Tuscan red produced from the Prugnolo Gentile version of the Sangiovese grape. It is one of the Tuscany Big Three, Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile, and Brunello de Montalcino. Some people say that it's a neglected middle child.Before reviewing this middle child, here are a few suggestions of what to eat with indigenous wines when touring this beautiful region. Start with Acciughe sotto Pesto (Anchovies with Pesto). As the second course try Stracotto nel Brunello (Braised Beef cooked with Beans in Brunello wine). For dessert indulge yourself with Cavallucci (Biscuits with caramelized sugar, nuts, candied oranges, and anise). I don't think that I have to tell you about all the tourist attractions in this part of Tuscany. Why not compare the towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino as you are comparing their wines? OUR WINE REVIEW POLICY All wines that we taste and review have been purchased at the full retail price. Wine Reviewed Ruffino Lodola Nuova Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2006 13.5% alcohol about $22Let's start by quoting the marketing materials. Tasting Note : You can't beat the value of this wine: you simply won't find a better wine for the money. Juicy, round and ripe with aromas of black plums, black raspberry and vanilla smoke. Food matches: spicy black bean dishes, steak-and-cheese enchiladas. Score - 89. (Natalie MacLean, at her web site, June 6, 2009)And now for my review. If you are in the market for fine Italian wine and food, consider A Vino Nobile di Montepulciano of northern Italy. You may find a bargain, and I hope that you'll have fun on this fact-filled wine education tour.At the first sips this wine's acidity was well balanced between its acidity and tannins. It was woody, but on the downside was somewhat grapey. The first meal was a cheeseless lasagna made with a moderately spicy salsa. I tasted dark chocolate. This wine was powerful. The more I drank the more I liked it. It was very round. A generous dollop of Louisiana cayenne pepper sauce brought out the red berries. The next meal was a slow cooked London Broil steak with potato patties and green beans, all cooked together. This Vino Nobile was very long and had lots of stuff in it. The wine was almost chewy and tasted of chocolate and leather. Once again I noted the great balance between the tannins and the acidity. This time adding Louisiana cayenne pepper sauce seemed to have no effect. With a palm heart, green pimento, olive, canned corn, and chickpeas salad the wine had chocolate and a good length. My final meal consisted of meatballs and rice with a side of cooked zucchini and chickpeas in a ground tomato sauce. Even with the plebian meatballs the wine was subtle and multilayered. Once again I noticed the balance and chocolate. With the veggies the predominant characteristic was its great length. With a Swiss cheese this Prugnolo Gentile was long and balanced. When paired with whipped cream cheese, it was somewhat muted, but still had good length. I added some smoked salmon and things remained the same. Final verdict. There is no question about it. I would buy this wine again and again. I think that it competes well with other wines costing quite a bit more. This middle child has succeeded in my book.
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If you are looking for a classy boot that offers a little wild side to your every day style, then these are the boots for all of your needs(Jan 01, 1970)
These boots can come in a flat short style or a racy tall high heel boot, depending on your style and how you want to wear them. If you are looking for a classy boot that offers a little wild side to your every day style, then these are the boots for all of your needs. They look great with a pair of jeans because they can instantly glamorize your style, but they can also be worn with other outfits as well. Add a little extra POW to your boots this season.