Luxurious Winter in the French Alps: Chalet le Petit Chateau

Winter has arrived and ski resorts are welcoming guests with the same warmth and kindness that makes your heart warm in spite of the cold weather outside. Located in one of the most popular French Alps resorts, Chalet le Petit Chateau is a welcoming and inspiring “ski in, ski out” retreat just five minutes away from the center of Courchevel.

Imagine indulging in a spa experience or enjoying the indoor swimming pool before going skiing or hitting the gym, Hammam-style steam room and massage room right before bed – these experiences can uplift your spirit in no time! Designed to display a traditional style accentuated by luxury details, the amazing family-friendly chalet showcases a sophistication revamped with earthly colors while boasting luxurious finishes.

Louis Vuitton, Dior, Chanel And Gucci Dolls Designed For UNICEF

Dolls bring high-fashion brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Dior and the likes together once again for the 11th edition of the Frimousses de Créateurs event. Initiated by UNICEF, the 2013 annual auction comprises of a collection of 93 designer dolls aka Les Frimousses (read little faces).

This year’s unique creations as inspired by “Wonderful Paris” and shaped by various renowned designers, artists, jewelers, interior designers and photographers. The bespoke dolls will be displayed at the Petit Palais, Paris from 26th November to 1st December. This exhibition will be followed by an auction of the same on 2nd December at the Four Seasons Hotel Georges V. These fashionistas dolls will be put up in a charming setting inspired by fairy tales and myths of Paris architecture, by artist Frédéric Fontan.

Gucci’s Charlotte is accessorized to shine in the City of Light. In the main image she is standing tall, 1st from right.

Louis Vuitton edition (featured as 1st from left in the main image) is topped with peacock feathers, wearing an embroidered jacket and sporting a crocodile skin bag. While Jean Paul Gaultier’s creation (featured above as well as below) is shaped out of Brocade Gold and Accordion.

Dolce & Gabbana’s princess is seen wearing a red lace outfit adorned with and red crystal stones. She is also wearing the seasons’ iconic gold Dolce & Gabbana crown.

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld doll depicts Coco in 40% cotton, 35% polyester, 10% Merino wool, with traces of silk and brass-crystal. Christian Dior version (standing 2nd from left in the main image) is wearing an evening strapless blue gown and silk satin pumps.

Prada’s Julia is wearing a red and green creation from the label’s Fall / Winter 2013 collection teamed with a black beret. Pearl buttons make up for the shining eyes and her pout is accentuated with Parisian red shade.

Lanvin by Alber Elbaz is figurine is handcrafted out of foam, wire and textiles, embroideries and beading. Clad in blistered dress pink, she worships the word Love.

These exclusive dolls will be sold at auction to benefit Unicef to raise funds to help vaccinate children in Sudan’s Darfur region. Since the 2012 edition had raised about €200,000 ($271,000), this year’s fund-raising initiative is expected to cross that sum.

Les Frimousses

New Balenciaga Flagship in SoHo

“I thought back to the time of the couture salon presentations in the Cristobal Balenciaga era, when clients had the luxury of time to view fashion in a leisurely way, but with an elevated sense of ceremony. I wanted to bring a sense of permanence to the space. I wanted it to feel like it has been there for decades,” Alexander Wang on the new Balenciaga flagship in SoHo. Below are photos from the opening night event of the new Balenciaga store located on 148 Mercer Street.

London’s Corinthia Hotel To Debut 10-Foot Edible Christmas Tree

It starts with an acrylic structure and 12 dedicated pastry chefs baking and assembling 5,000 gingerbread cookies. The Corinthia Hotel London will debut its 10-foot high edible Christmas tree on the day after Thanksgiving. The tree will eventually consume over 150 pounds of flour, 40 pounds of sugar, 6 pounds of cinnamon, and 180 egg yolks in addition to other ingredients. “We are spicing the biscuits really heavily to make the whole lobby smell deliciously Christmassy,” said head pastry chef Kimberly Lin-McCartney .

The tree will be decorated with shortbread stars, gingerbread men, chocolate bonbons, and edible holly leaves sprinkled in shimmer powder. The tree is part of the hotel’s Christmas lobby treats for guests, which will also include complimentary mini mince pies and mulled wine alongside chestnuts roasted in the hotel’s Courtyard.

The hotel is also hosting a special Christmas Eve feast at the Massimo Restaurant and Oyster Bar. The meal is a nod to the Italian feast of the seven fishes with items including Monkfish Terrine Marinated with Citronella and Pomegranate Vinaigrette Red Prawn, Chive and Lemon Zest in a Cold Broth, Sea Scallop with Black Venere Rice, Sea Urchin Risotto, and Hake baked In Rice Paper with Mushroom Pan-Fried Spiced Monkfish, Green Apple, and Crayfish.

The Christmas Day lunch menu at Massimo includes Buccleuch Beef Carpaccio, Poached Egg, and Parmesan Dressing, Salted Cauliflower, Free Range Bronze Turkey, Middle White Pork and Chestnut Stuffing, Roast Potatoes and Seasonal Winter Vegetables, Fresh Cranberry Sauce and a Christmas Pudding with Frosted Red Currants, and Brandy Anglaise among other options. There are also Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day feasts planned. Find the full details on the Hotel Corinthia website.

Bordelle Capsule Collection Of Couture Lingerie Is Exclusive To Selfridges

Selfridges has gone bold by launching a bolder lingerie collection with boldest price tags. Right in time for Christmas, UK based lingerie label Bordelle has designed an exclusive capsule collection for the high end department store.




The Bordelle Capsule Collection for Selfridges not only unfolds as strong, sexy and avant-garde, but it also impresses with its robust price tags.



The most expensive piece of this fashion forward line races up to about $4,800.



Though the brand has already found fans like Lady Gaga, Shakira and Christina Aguilera with other designs, the bondage inspired collection will certainly woo all those who fantasize about Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey. Only three styles, with only three pieces of each, will be created to raise the bar of exclusivity.

Alex Popa, founder and designer of Bordelle, enlightens about the details of the collection, “The brand has been going for five years now, and we really wanted to create something really decadent this Christmas. Each piece is handmade and numbered one, two or three of three. The pieces use gold filigree, Swarovski crystals, the most luxurious fabrics – and each one takes seven to ten days to make. Completely made to order, it’s our most couture collection yet.”

He also acknowledged the support of his clients as well as Selfridges to get inspired to create such a pulse-racing, wallet-draining collection.

Via Vogue

Nissan BladeGlider Electric Sports Car Concept

The all-electric Nissan BladeGlider sports car was officially unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show. The futuristic BladeGlider is modeled after the swept wings of a glider. At the motor show, it was displayed as a three-seater, but Nissan officials said that the vehicle will likely end up as a two-seat roadster when it is finally put into the production.

There is no date on production of the BladeGlider, but Nissan sounds committed to building this funky and radical roadster.