Elite World News

There’s a worldwide boom in design and trend products and demand for exhibition space at the leading international fair for consumer goods in Frankfurt am Main is correspondingly high. At Ambiente, from 8 to 12 February, account has been taken of this high demand and more space made available to Avantgarde and Lifestyle.

On a new display area, in Hall 6.0, some 75 exhibitors will be showing their ranges of pictures and frames.

(Full post Messe Frankfurt Ambiente 2008: more space for design and trends…)

WASHINGTON — A passenger who went through an airport security checkpoint — before remembering that he had a loaded gun — is facing charges after going back to report his error, authorities said. Gregory Scott Hinkle, 53, of Davis, West Virginia, went through a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport about 7:30 a.m. Sunday, an airport spokeswoman said. After the traveler evidently recalled having the gun, he returned to the checkpoint and disclosed the weapon, authorities said.
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The first of many beautiful new bags for spring comes the Oslo Bag, part of the J.Crew collection. This gorgeous leather bag features a turn-lock closure with antiqued-brass finish hardware. Available in yellow and white sand it measures 12×17x5 1/4 and sells for $425.
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The Body Shop has introduced Japanese Cherry Blossom, a “beautiful and authentic light floral fragrance that captures the romance and elegance of the treasured Japanese Cherry Blossom”. The fragrance notes include Fuji apple, magnolia, osmanthus, star jasmine, cherry blossom, persimmon, sandalwood, hinoki wood and fruity musk. The Body Shop Japanese Cherry Blossom is available in 50 ml Eau de Toilette, Shower Gel, Body Puree, Body Butter and Reed Diffuser.
(Full post The Body Shop Japanese Cherry Blossom, Me Perfume Oil ~ new fragrances…)

We arrived in Las Vegas on January 4th at about 9pm, and were ready to hit the ground running.  We were staying at Caesar’s Palace on the strip.  We checked into our room and were disappointed w/ it to say the least.  It really shocked me that the rooms weren’t nicer- I’ve stayed in nicer rooms at a Holiday Inn.  But, we weren’t there to sleep all weekend, so we unloaded and headed out immediately.  We hit the casino and met up w/ some of our other friends that we were there with.  We did a little gambling and then went back to the room and got ready to go out.  We decided since we got there pretty late that would go to Pure the first night, since it was located in our casino.  We got in very easily since we were just a group of 4 girls but once inside, I wasn’t really all that impressed.  We went to each of the rooms in the club but it wasn’t anything nicer than what you would have at a club in Houston.  We can manage to have a good time just about anywhere, which we did that night, but I definetly didn’t get the “wow” factor from Pure OR Caesar’s.  After leaving the club, we did a little more gambling and then finally went to bed in the wee hours of the morning!

Charles & Colvard, Ltd., the sole source of moissanite used in fine jewelry, has lowered its 2007 revenue forecast and hired a consulting firm to assess the Morrisville, N.C.-based company’s business model and provide recommendations for improved sales performance.

The company, based on sales information as of Jan. 11, has adjusted its fiscal 2007 revenue forecast (ended Dec.

(Full post Charles & Colvard Lowers 2007 Forecast…)

The Hermès flagship boutique on Madison Avenue is the epitome of a luxury boutique, with all the requisite elements: a doorman to greet you, a hushed ambience, a richly furnished interior, and an extremely well dressed clientele. The fragrance counter is stationed between shelves and cases displaying ties, briefcases, and leather-bound appointment books, and nearby spiral staircases lead to upper and lower levels, where customers are examining and — mirabile dictu! — e
(Full post Hermes ~ shopping for perfume in New York…)

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick opened the 9400 hectare Whakaari Conservation Area at the head of Lake Wakatipu.

The mountainous area featured beech forests, historic mining huts, kea, falcons and rock wrens as well as alpine plants.

"This a massive outdoor playground that is now open to all New Zealanders and visitors for tramping, mountain biking, skiing, bird watching and other activities," Ms Chadwick said.

The name Whakaari meant elevated land.

The land has returned to Crown ownership as part of the Wyuna pastoral lease tenure review.

Activities in the new area included:

* a half day walking track to the Government Battery with views across the head of Lake Wakatipu;

* a full day walk or mountain bike trip further into the mountains along the Mount Judah track, which includes scheelite mines;

* a more strenuous day walk or mountain bike trip on a loop taking in the Mount McIntosh workings;

* overnight tramping trips to historic mining huts;

* heli-skiing and ski mountaineering in winter.

The Minister also opened a new facility for trampers and visitors at the end of the Routeburn track which about 60,000 people use each year.

It included a new shelter with flush toilets, wash basins and local information, parking for buses and cars, and better traffic flow for peak times.

The cost of the Routeburn development was $927,191, and was funded through a 10-year $346 million investment from 2002 for Department of Conservation visitor facilities.

Bermuda Bermuda has long been a choice vacation spot for lovers. Topping their list: Elbow Beach on the south shore, which was named "Best Place for Falling in Love" by The Bermudian magazine. For a secluded retreat, visit Astwood Cove in Warwick Parish or Somerset Long Bay in Sandys Parish; 800/237-6832 or bermudatourism.com. Manhattan, New York Hopeless romantics will always find inspiration in the Big Apple.
(Full post Top 10 romantic retreats…)

Estee Lauder has launched Pure White Linen Light Breeze, a sparkling citrus floral variation on 2006’s Pure White Linen. The tag line is a quote from spokeswoman Gwyneth Paltrow: “Some days you relive forever”. Enjoy the vibrant energy of summer all year long. This irresistible fragrance sparkles with the bouquet of a fresh green garden. The fragrance notes include Darjeeling tea, bergamot, orange zest, grapefruit, watery kumquat, freesia, osmanthus, linden, rose, teak wood, cedar, soft skin accord and acacia honey.
(Full post Estee Lauder Pure White Linen Light Breeze ~ new perfume…)