Tribute to Coco Chanel (130th Birthday) - The 5 Most Iconic Chanel Pieces

August 19th marks what would have been the 130th birthday of the iconic French designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. Coco rose to prominence in Paris in the 1920’s thanks to her pioneering designs that liberated women from the structured, form fitting clothes of the past. She is often credited with having made the corset a thing of the past thanks to her loose fitting frocks. During the course of her career she created a number of iconic pieces which are still reinterpreted every year by Karl Lagerfeld, the head designer for the House of Chanel. Since 5 was always her lucky number, let’s take a look at 5 of her most iconic designs that have remained in popularity since their first introduction.

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Roadster

It’s true that you will have to give up the roof-hinged doors if you choose the drop-top version of the car, but those hot Californian days make the compromise fully worth it. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Roadster (not exactly the shortest name possible), is truly impressive, with excellent looks, more power, and a super techy (never tacky!) interior.

Taveuni Palms, Fiji

The most beautiful and diverse of Fiji's 333 islands, known as Fiji's Garden Isle for it's lush vegetation, Taveuni Island will envelope you in its splendor, embrace you with its culture, and excite you with its passion. Whether you long to relax, or you live to discover, your desires will be fulfilled.

Raffles Praslin, Seychelles

A must-visit for beach lovers, Raffles Praslin Seychelles is a charming little siren in the ocean, beckoning travelers to return again and again. Paradise may just be a concept of myth and lore, but travelers stubbornly seek it out anyhow. Arriving on the northern tip of Praslin in the Seychelles, lucky leisure lovers may find themselves thinking, "Jackpot."

The Archtect's Villa - Santorini

Standing proud on the Caldera cliffs in a unique setting on the road to Oia, is found one of the most stylish & luxurious vacation rentals of Santorini; the Architect’s House!

The Raleigh, Miami Beach A Timeless South Beach Hotel Hideway

When it comes to South Beach hotels, those fortunate enough to have experienced The Raleigh claim it has a perfect blend of characteristics: chic, yet warm and inviting; glamorous, yet without attitude; historically iconic, yet tastefully modernized.

Real Life Princess Diana Jewlery

So, after Tiffany and Co.’s The Great Gatsby Jewelry collection, Chopard has gone one step further. ‘Diana’ the movie, about the late Princess of Wales, which is set to open in cinemas this September stars Chopard playing a pivotal role as its official jeweler. In the trailer for the film, Oscar-nominated beauty, Naomi Watts, who plays the troubled princess, wears some iconic pieces chosen by the Swiss jeweler.

Ritz-Carlton Is Taking Design To the Next Level

For the last decade, the team behind the Ritz-Carlton have worked hard to make each new hotel unique to their location while keeping them consistent with the their design philosophy. This year they will be adding six more hotels to their collection in China, Israel, Kazakhstan, India and Aruba. As the company continues to embark on new projects, the next three years will focus on developing an additional 30 hotels around the world.

 Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Spend The Night In The LVMH Hotel (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton)

The lavish Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France has recently changed owners, becoming the newest member of the huge LVMH - Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton family. The hotel is located on the island of St. Barthélemy in the French West Indies and features 39 rooms, along with suites and villas. It also includes the Isle de France Spa and the resort’s signature restaurant, Las Case d’Isle overlooking the white-sand shore of the Flamands Bay. LVMH’s Hotel Management division will operate the Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France.

Facebook fans design their own Porsche 911 - Competition continues!

In order to celebrate the fact that the German sportscar maker has hit the 5 million Facebook Friends mark, it invited its virtual pals to design a one-off 911, based on the Carrera 4S platform, and to put features and specifications to the vote.