The High Price of Fashion: $22,900 Gucci Bag

Gucci bagWe love everything luxurious especially high fashion.  We feel that fashion should be expensive because that’s the criteria that keeps it exclusive and high end. Knock-offs are so passe and although we try to be animal friendly, PETA won’t persuade us to go fake anytime soon.  There is nothing like the feeling of a great fur, leather, snake skin or in this case a crocodile skin bag.  The new Gucci triangular Crocodile Pelham Shopper bag is pretty perfect and priced at $22,900.  The Gucci bag is available in croc dark green and has braided snaps, a top-snap closure and zipped pockets.  The bag is 19.3" x 5.1" x 11", which is an essential for any modern woman who lives out of her purse.  The bigger the better!  We aren’t diehard Gucci lovers but this bag is a piece of fashion we do respect.  If you are a Gucci addict then this bag is a must have, it is both a high fashion and high status symbol.  What more could a high status woman want?
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LOVE Conquers All: Cartier’s LOVE Collection

Cartier is an affluential brand known around the world for ultra fine jewelry and timepieces. The Paris-based marque has been high profile since the turn of the twentieth century, as they consistently turn out brilliant, high quality pieces. Cartier’s signature comes from intertwine platinum and diamonds. They also received a Geneva Seal from the Salon International de Haute Hologerie. The Geneva Seal is the highest official distinction in the watch-making industry.

Cartier’s legacy is richly enhanced by their charitable endeavors. The Jewelry brand is all about giving back and supporting the community. The Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Arts has given many fresh artists a medium for development. The Cartier LOVE collection is another, famous program by the marque that give back, the charitable project which began in the 1970’s is an expression of ongoing love. For each sale of a LOVE charity bracelet, Cartier donates a portion of the profit to the global cause and that’s hot! The single  link platinum and gold link charms can come with or without diamond studs. Then choose from a massive array of colored nylon lanyards, any color your little heart desires is available. Each color lanyard represents a different charity and is pictured with the A-List celebrity that holds that cause close to their heart. Cartier will even switch your colored bracelet out after it becomes worn.    

The newest addition to the LOVE collection are platinum and gold double interlocked charms, they are a bit more expensive but  a portion of the proceeds are still donated to charity. Wear your LOVE bracelet proud, it’s a guiltless frill for a great cause. The gorgeous classics are unisex and they make excellent birthday, barmitzvah or graduation gifts. Wearing more then one is totally chic because the idea of what the little bracelets represent goes a long way! So spread the Cartier’s LOVE around, it’s all about global progress and a cause that’s always going to be in style. While Cartier’s LOVE may not cure all the world’s afflictions, it’s definietly a start and that’s something we all can love!
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Most Expensive Feet Fleet for Him

Gucci Sneaker 

A high profile guy now needs high profile kicks. Our favorite high fashion labels have gone into the business of making everyday sneakers, just for him.  Nike, Reebok, and Adida may have some boyish charm but every women is after a man’s man. Women know a lot about fancy footwear, they spend upwards of thousands everyday on Laboutin, Fendi and Versace heels, just to name a few. If her shoe’s don’t have red bottoms or didn’t cost an arm and a leg she’s probably absolutely miserable.

The high priced shoe phenomenon now includes both genders. Guys be brave, we know you love your classic Dunks and Airmax 90’s, but it’s time to grow up.  Take off the Nike’s and step away, now go be bold with Gucci, Alejandro Ingelmo, Salvatore Ferragamo and Prada. They all make expensive athletic footwear that will get you noticed, upping the wearers performance and value. There are a few we found and love, Gucci makes bomb high top sneaks priced at $875 a pop. If you don’t know Alejandro Ingelmo, then get familiar because his classic slip on sneaker in metallic yellow and silver finishes are out of this world, and a bargain at $435 a pair. Salvatore Ferragamo’s white, Nash Sneaker for $450 will help you get into exclusive white parties. Prada has some high priced kicks too. We are huge fans of Prada’s Tejus loafers, for $1300 they are absolutely worth the pricetage.  These glitzy high fashion kicks come in both high-tops and regular-cut models in exotic skins, like leopard-print patterns, snakeskin, and metallic finishes before you laugh just take a look. Check the fancy footwear out, we wouldn’t steer you wrong!

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Haute Luxe Birthed on Miami Beach in 2009

Miami FashionCalling all World Class Jet-setters to Miami Beach. Socialites already know that Miami Beach is the scene to be seen in every winter, Miami is the only island-city in the country with warm winters, a pulse of change, poise, enlightenment and elite lifestyles. With white sand beaches, the upscale Bal Harbour Shops, and a vibrant nightlife it is no surprise that the glamorous Miami Beach locale has been chosen to debut Haute Miami.  Haute Miami is the first ever uber-luxe exhibit of its kind in the United States and will debut from January 8th – 11th, 2009.  

Haute Miami has an expansive, high class roster of 160 renowned, international exhibitors featuring contemporary and classic fashion, jewelry, art, design, exotic yachts, airplanes, personal helicopters, new technology in many forms, and an emphasis on "going green" including solar powered vehicles, Haute Miami is certain to awe even the luxury spoiled, savvy Miami Beach locals. Haute Miami will be in the Miami Beach Convention Center and will run concurrently with SeaFair.  SeaFair is a private megayacht that will be part of the Haute Miami expo, it will host a selection of invitation-only events.   At 228 feet, SeaFair, is the 4th largest private American Luxury Yacht in the Country and that deserves some good old fashioned American patriotism ya’ll.

exotic cars

The venue will host 28 auxiliary exhibitors in private galleries and features a gourmet restaurant, champagne/caviar lounge and a spacious sky deck. SeaFair will be docked on Millionaire’s Row and can be accessed by shuttles from the Convention Center.  The custom built $40M exposition vessel will serve as a networking hub and private venue for many of Haute Miami’s most exclusive events.  Haute Miami imitates successful luxury fairs from Europe and Asia and will bring new buzz and glamour to the famed winter season in Miami Beach.  To align with Miami’s chilled out atmosphere, Haute Miami at the Convention Center will offer extended hours operating Wednesday – Saturday evenings until 11PM and will feature nighttime events.

Miami“Haute Miami and SeaFair both represent entirely new paradigms in American fairs.  Both will be fabulous new luxury lifestyle events for even the most sophisticated visitors,” said David Lester founder of this exposition. “We look forward to welcoming discerning, local and international attendees to our extraordinary, new event in January." We can barely wait!  Stay with us for up to the minute updates about Haute Miami.

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Get That Money Honey: Facts About Wealth & Miami Beach

Imagine Lifestyles is here to give you the low down on wealth and Miami Beach. Listen up because at some point these little factoids will probably help you make money, make a trip to Miami or, at least, help you sound a bit more intellignent in an elitest world.Miami

Facts:

•      25% of the World’s wealth is in Florida during the winter season Miami Beach receives a huge influx of Europeans, especially during the winter season, due to the falling dollar and rising Euro this demographic spends copious amounts of money.

•     South Florida is home to some of the richest communities in the world such as: La Gorce Island, Millionaires Row, Fisher Island, PineTree, Palm Island and Star Island, Naples, Palm Beach and Marcos Island, Coral Gables

•    Miami has the 2nd largest banking/finance industry after New York

•     South Florida has a massive international trade industry

•    Nearly 1,200 multinational companies, 41 of them billion-dollar companies, collectively manage over $200 billion in revenue from South Florida.

•     In Miami Beach alone, numerous celebrities and athletes like Jennifer Lopez, Billy Joel, Sean "P Diddy" Combs, Gloria Estefan, Kelly Rowland, Lenny Kravitz, Dwayne Wade, Alonzo Mourning and Enrique Iglesias have homes here.

Plus according to the USB 2008 survey of the Richest 70 cities in the World, 
Miami was ranked:

•    the world’s 29th-richest city(net earnings),Only 4 U.S. cities were listed Miami, NYC, LA and                  Chicago.

•    4th-richest in the United States


•    22nd in the World’s richest cities by purchasing power

Bottom line, if you have money then spend the coming winter months in sunny Miami Beach. You can’t go wrong!

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SoBe Scene This Weekend

Stay up to date with the haute SoBe Scene. For Miami Beach clubs, events on the fly and dope nightly happenings stay on www.ImagineLifestyles.com
Weekend of August 14, 2008


Thursday: 
•    Florida Room @ The Delano Hotel
•    Skybar @ The Shoreclub Hotel
•    Rotten Apple Party @ Set Night Club
•    Rok Bar

Friday: 
•    Special Event Alert @ The Setai (9PM) Y-3, & MIAMI magazine celebrate the launch of the Y-3 Fall/Winter ’08 Collection. This Summer Style Series hosted by Ernesto Arambatzis & Erica Freshman
•    Love Hate Bar
•    Mokai

Y-3 Fashion Show @ The Setai Hotel

Saturday:
•    Mynt Lounge
•    Heathrow Night Club
•    Elements @ Aero Bar
•    So Late It’s Early @ Space Club After Hours

Sunday:
•    Black Sunday @ Bella Rose

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Welcome to Imagine Lifestyles Blog…The Authority on Luxury

Welcome to Imaginelifestyles.com. Our luxury lifestyle blogs focus on bringing you the best of the best. Our goal is to create an uncomplicated website that will bring you up to the minute gossip on lavish properties, cars, yachts, and private jets; along with the most lavish spas, nightclubs, restaurants and events in cities across the world. Imagine Lifestyles’ luxury blog will keep you abreast by providing you with everything there is to know about living in the lap of luxury. More importantly we will help you achieve that lavish lifestyle you’ve always dreamt of. Lets face it, the internet can be daunting and the blogroll endless; so sit back, relax and rely on us do all the work. We are intended to be a tongue-in-cheek, fetching, online experience that is always one click away from excessive luxury and the ultimate high-end lifestyle. Enjoy!

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Million Dollar Fingers by Cartier

Cartier Diamon Rings

Art Basal is an annual, ultra high-end gala on Miami Beach. Everything from outrageous yachts to exotic cars and unbelieveable jewels are on display. The Cartier Dome is always a favorite event filled with one of a kind, luxurious jewelry. Guys, if you’re anxious to propose to your sweetheart or need a serious make up gift then check out Cartier. The gorgeous rings shown above both have price tags well over a million bucks but remember, diamonds are a girls best friend and that is priceless!

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