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Gift pick: Diamond, emerald and gold eye necklace from Delfina Delettrez
ByLife in Luxury December 10, 2014February 4, 2017

Who? Delfina Delettrez What? Sometimes, something as simple as a necklace can make the perfect gift. This necklace, fashioned from diamond, emerald and gold, has that strange and quirky allure over us. It’s no wonder, the designer, Delfina Delettrez, a member of the Fendi family, has taken inspiration from surrealism for this piece. Priced at £1,220. When? Available now Where? Available online from Matches Fashion How? Buy now from Matches Fashion

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Design | Food

Home pick: Black Toast Hatch spice caddies from Emma Bridgewater
ByLife in Luxury December 9, 2014December 1, 2014

Who? Emma Bridgewater What? If you find that you’ve got more spice than you can handle with the upcoming festive season, try one of these spice caddies from Emma Bridgewater. The handy little tins will keep your spices safe and you can label and re-label as you see fit. The understated Black Toast Hatch design will easily blend into any kitchen, even the busiest. Priced at £15 for a set of four. When? Available now Where? Available online from Emma Bridgewater How? Buy now from Emma Bridgewater

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Design | Drink

Design pick: Mad Men Olson double old fashioned tumblers from Waterford
ByLife in Luxury December 8, 2014November 30, 2014

Who? Waterford What? While Mad Men has arguably had its moment on television, these Olson double old fashioned tumblers inspired by the series remain just as cool. Created by crystal makers Waterford, they keenly follow the themes of the era while at the same time adding a modern edge. With a luxurious gold band, it’s a set to be coveted. Priced at £125 for a pair. When? Available now Where? Available online from Waterford How? Buy now from Waterford

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Travel

Classic luxury at The Portman Ritz Carlton, Shanghai
ByQ X December 5, 2014May 25, 2015

Who? The Portman Ritz Carlton, Shanghai What? The Portman Ritz Carlton in Shanghai has been an instant classic since the day it opened decades ago. Situated in the heart of Puxi, it’s ideally located for visiting many of Shanghai’s best known tourist sites. Of course, it wouldn’t be Ritz Carlton without being sumptuously luxurious inside, which of course it is. But while it’s a bit of a legend in the city, and it continues to collect accolades in the likes of Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Of lists, it’s open to innovation too. Cue, their recently launched Most Handsome Brunch in town. Another instant classic, we think. When? Open year round…

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Drink

Gift pick: Le Nez du Whisky from Jean Lenoir
ByLife in Luxury December 4, 2014December 1, 2014

Who? Jean Lenoir What? Wine connoisseurs will already be familiar with Le Nez du Vin, the aroma kit that lets you identify individual aromas from wines. But now there’s a version for whisky aficionados too. Le Nez du Whisky holds 54 of the most commonly found aroma samples in whisky as well as a whisky book from Charles MacLean and whisky and food matches from Martine Nouet. Priced at £275. When? Available now Where? Available online from The Whisky Exchange How? Buy now from The Whisky Exchange

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Fashion

Fashion pick: Uriah sequin dress from Coast
ByLife in Luxury December 3, 2014November 30, 2014

Who? Coast What? Need a dress that’s just the right amount of dress up for the party season? We are loving this Uriah sequin dress from Coast. It’s right on the money for dress up dos but no one is going to tell you off for being too prim. As long as you pair it with the right pair of heels, that is. Priced at £95. When? Available now Where? Available online from Coast How? Buy now from Coast

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