Yes, it is the same world’s most expensive house on the French Riviera but a different buyer. Whilst last month, there was a news that Russian billionaire Roman Abarmovich inked a deal with the La Leopolda, priciest house ever by spilling over $500 million. But the rumor is lately proven to be false and here is a revision version. Another Russian billionaire became the fortunate buyer for the princely villa located on the French Mediterranean coast after shelling out £390 million. The Telegraph reports that a secrecy Russian billionaire who is not Abramovich gave over all his fortune for Villa Leopolda, a Belle Époque mansion in Villefrance on the Côte d’Azur.

The house is owned by Lily Safra, widow of Edmond Safra, a Lebanese banker who was killed by an arsonist’s fire in Monaco in 2003. Within few years, the news came that the house was bought by Bill Gates and became the worlds most prized estate. The estate is spread over two guest houses across 20 acres of grounds with countless olive, cypress and lemon trees taken care by 50 gardeners.

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Priced at $8,400, Louis Vuitton’s new Golf Bag ($8,400) is spacious enough to accommodate a full set of clubs and other countless gears in its random pockets. I am sure after holding this; you would feel proud in being the richest person in the entire Connecticut. Designed using company’s Damier Géant canvas, the golf bag features cowhide piping, base and handle, and a detachable, padded canvas-and-cowhide shoulder belt. The deal is complemented with the four free Louis Vuitton tees.

Well it may seem a pricey deal to you and me but ask golf lovers what pleasure have they got after hearing about such creation.

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Right on the heels of its customary routine to retain customers by producing glitzy accessories, here is iRiver’s novel offering of Swarovski-studded Mplayers. This comes as a blessing for Japanese chics who must have shrieked “kawaii!” over it by now. But to be honest, this one fail to convince me as I would never spend $135 for a 1GB screen-less mp3 player until I feel handicap in absence of any other substitute. The 4th edition Mplayer Swarovski was launched on 1 August in Japan and is available in four diverse forms viz. little girl, flower ray, liberty, ethnic across vanilla, lime, lavender and chocolate shade.

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Hello Mr. Bond—here is your new car. Aston Martin has lately unveiled a striking coupe model christened as the One-77. The very name of the coupe implies that this would be a limited-edition supercar by Aston and until now word is around that counted 77 units will be produced. The One-77’s lustrous hood lays a 7.0L V12 with an undisclosed amount of power. However, Auto Express cogitates that the novel 7.0L power plant will be dependable enough to ride the One-77 from zilch to 60 in record 3.5 seconds, hence making up to the top speed in glut of 200 mph.

The body of the One-77’s is said to be built using aluminum, while its framework is developed using carbon fiber. Aston discloses his plans to hit the market by offering One-77’s for sale by late 2009. Flaunting an aggressive shape whilst maintain elegance, the coupe model is anticipated to bear a retail price of £1 million ($2 million). My senses are alarmed to provide you with an update about who becomes its fortunate buyer, once it is available for sale.

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If that drop of shower is what you crave for after a tiresome day at work then here is something that will satiate your longings. But if you belong to high-end section of the industrial hierarchy or are being identified as a tycoon then an ordinary shower won’t do for you and hence free feel to enter the Dry Water Jet Massager. Installed at five-star resort spas, the exclusivity of the device resides in the fact that it can offer you a full-body water jet knead without getting you wet. It uses aromatherapy, tranquil audio, and video to pacify your palpable, acoustic, and ocular senses.

Whist your head relaxes contentedly on a cushion placed outside of the unit, those 28 nozzles inside the canopy distributes accurate, stimulating rivulets of water that imitates the philosophy of shiatsu, or “finger pressure” massage. Hence on striking with the malleable polymer sheet, it offers an impermeable blockade between you and the nozzles (enabling accessibility while wholly clothed).

Monitored by 28 microprocessors, the effervescent water jets alleviate aching physique and joints from your shoulders to your ankles, devotedly forming the deep-penetrating beating modus operandi privileged by qualified massage counselor. You can easily regulate the water pressure, temperature (75° to 105° F), and pulse hiatus (2 to 10 cycles per second), and program the device to focus on detailed weight groups along with the touch of the LCD control panel. The inclined padding- position of the head offers a clear view to the incorporated 7? LCD screen with DVD entertainer in comfort. Without any second thought, you are free to unite an iPod or CD player and eavesdrop to your favorite beats via the integrated headphones from Bose.
And now bottom line that would do justice to my aforementioned statement about its reach for moguls. It is retailed at $29,500.

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If that noisy “I am Rich” declaration doesn’t befit your personality and you wish to choose a silent yet shiny way to flaunt your opulent lifestyle then here is one that will leave people marvel your pricey possessions’. Here is my logic: There is nothing blue about the fact you can afford to ink pricey deals until you have additional dough to don it in equally princely pouches. You may choose to practice this exercise of compromise on any sundry gadget, home accessory or bath fitting but dare not disrespect the appeal of the iPhone 3G.

Respecting the buzz it created and that unending queue that started forming two-days prior to its scheduled delivery, here comes a diamond layered leather case to owe a tribute to its timely offering. Designed and developed by designer Mathieu Cattelan of Noreve, it may seem a ravish purchase to many but at the same time doesn’t vouch for a reason when elite section f society is in quotient. Priced at $14,990, the designer leather case targeted to dress iPhone 3G comes encrusted with 272 diamonds weighing 6.8 karats, all plugged in proportionately.

If you scan deeply then Noreve St. Tropez logo is imprinted elegantly on the back of the pouch and features a cultured internal coating to shield the appliance optimally. It is a marketing technique on behalf of company to promote the Noreve brand.

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If until date you restricted the functionality of a timepiece to an unending quest of minutes hand after hour or vice versa then its time to erase this stale picture from your mind. Exemplifying it stands here Hysek’s offering of Colosso that offers you a clear view of the earth revolving (literally) there on your wrist. Hysek focused upon capturing the globe onto your wrist in the form of a time-revealing mechanism, where the crystal pustule crammed with a dimensional earth rotates at local or GMT time. The watch features 12mm three dimensional globe royally placed at 12 o’clock angle.

The progress is reflected via cathedral timbre studded with 62 jewels along with a 48 hour power reserve. Right on the location of the globe, it points towards cities of the 24 time zones associated to the GMT. The retrospective time zones with a linear double exhibit is positioned at the subordinate end and exhibited in curvex spot with signal arrows that point out towards (24 to 12 hours cycle and vice versa). Well, being aware that a spill over of $550,000 cannot fetch us a moon rudiment then why not ink a neat deal with this Colosso’s model and feel fortunate to carry the world on our wrist.

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Self-start vacations are now popular and have become the overt choice for travelers with a target travel spots ranging from luxury campsite parks to unexplored wilderness. Picture this: You in the company of your gang have just reached a striking location and feel hungry appreciating the beauty of the sunset crossways the mountain ranges. And to fulfill your need, press a button and within 20 seconds you can enjoy the ambiance of private veranda than practicing the conventional technique of hauling chairs, table and bbq in an open sky. Country Coach’s Veranda offers an array of luxury motor coaches that integrates a flexible veranda, which can be transformed into an opulent suite with a scenic view. The porch is effectively 4.6 foot wide by 13 foot deep steel desk well-shielded by railings. The veranda is developed by lowering the coach’s surface wall and is divided from the core by 12-foot, three-section glass doors that can be unfolded to augment the breathing space. The floor is strong enough to handle 3000 pounds of weight whilst the dual-layer steel deck floor is roofed in easy-to-clean vinyl that can be bent in less than 20 seconds and hoisted within 30 seconds.

The floor features side-opening bay windowpanes, an efficacy plug-in with a 120 volt power and power-roller day and night blinds for the doors. It offers you the option to install a 37” LCD high definition TV, stainless steel bbq and open-air folding dining. Its on wheels nature allows you to enjoy fishing without compromising at the comfort of your abode.

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Your perception that helmets usage is restricted to safety needs a revision as the flagship model unveiled by Les Ateliers aims at addressing a new face to your personality. Ruby’s Pavillon is the contemporary brand of jet helmets that do not have chin guards and are contrived using carbon thread. The machinery has been rented from the aerospace trade and is enormously easy to bear because of its buoyancy. The integrated air channels allow aeration and shun warmth inside the helmet along with offering padding comfort to your ears.

Its anti-bacteria textile keeps you feel clean while the carbon fibers offers a sophisticated appeal and shields your skull from jerks, hence making your back relax with the use of the lightweight material. The signature version of the helmet is designed by graffiti designer Honet. Bottom line: Donning Ruby Pavillon helmets is a deluxe way to ride by staying in a safety valve.

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A major share of blingy coverage of products here owes tribute to Goldstriker offerings’. Starting from bejeweled mobile phones to festooned sporty equipments, Goldstriker never leaves an option for its peers to unveil glitzy creations. And again Goldstriker makes up to the news for adding a precious metals treatment to the Nokia E71 with a limited edition platinum version. The best part about the model is that it is less garish against company’s blinged offerings and is available for sale at a reasonable price of £599.

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