Cigars, Fashion, & Style- But Of Course!
June 28, 2009
I love cigars, and when something unique like this limited edition box from La Flor Dominicana comes up- I am very excited! With art design by Ruben Toledo for the bands and cigar box, this duo is a magnificent piece worth looking into.
I was enjoying a cigar at my favorite cigar shop when the owner, Kenny, came up to me and showed me this beautiful box of cigars. It is the El Museo Limited Edition Box and can only be found from elite tobacconists and select department shops. Only 2000 boxes are to be produced with a retail price of $600, so once they’ve sold out that will be the end of this particular cigar’s production- and the box will remain a collectors piece forever.
Kenny has this lovely box available in his shop, and it is beautiful to look at and tempting to taste- but for the occasion it was created for, it is to be sold as a complete set with all profits donated to El Museo del Barrio.
La Flor Dominicana produce world class cigars of which I am very fond of. And to see a fine cigar paired up with a beautiful design for a great cause is grand. I must say, I would love to indulge in one- it is oh so tempting to discover the flavors of this unique cigar.
The designer, Ruben Toledo, was born in Havana, Cuba in 1961. He is a painter, sculptor and illustrator. His wife, a fashion designer, Isabel Toledo was also drawn to the project. For the two of them it was a project of personal meaning from their own history, and one they were very happy to be a part of.
So there you have it, loves- cigars, fashion, and style!
For more information about this project or the box design, visit Cigar Aficionado or El Museo.
Chic Coral Hidden Treasures: Collection Disovery Part II
May 12, 2009
If you loved the first entry on Sonia Kashuk’s Coral Reef Hidden Treasure Brush Collection from TARGET, you are really going to love this!
My fiancee is wonderful and always thinking of me- after making a quick visit to TARGET to pick up a couple items for us, he brought me back a surprise. Look and see how lovely it is:
This is the Highlighter Brush, a continued piece to the limited edition Coral Reef Hidden Treasure Collection from Sonia Kashuk, a TARGET exclusive. Another beautiful gem to add to your collection!
It is very soft like the other brushes from the collection, with the same coral detail as you can see in the photos. We stopped by TARGET again today to see if there were other brushes or pieces to the collection, however this was the only notable addition I could see.
There is a highlighting powder available with the same box decor, but the actual piece itself does not match the coral. The case it is in is just a smooth silver triangle with smoothed edges- nice but doesn’t grab me nearly as much. I’d just as well keep my brushes and use them with my existing make up collection I have at home.
I thought this was fabulous- gorgeous brushes at affordable prices at one of my favorite shopping locations. I love this!
A Chic And Coral Hidden Treasure
April 19, 2009
Hidden treasure never looked so fabulous- and for something as common as this, I love when a designer has fun and adds a bit of luxury into the most simple items we use. Suddenly getting ready in the morning has a much more glamorous feel, and I know I am excited to be using these lovelies.
And possibly the best part, beyond their gorgeous appearance and feel, is the price and location of these gems… Target! They are only 19.99, and are a limited edition so be sure to pick them up while you can. This is an incredible deal for brushes of any kind, let alone fabulously designed ones such as these. It is definitely a steal I had to act quickly on myself, and wanted you to be aware of them as well.
The collection comes from Sonia Kashuk and is called the “hidden treasure” limited edition brush set, the name is perfect. It includes six beautiful brushes and a travel case to match. All the brushes are very soft against the face and very nice, especially for the price. Love it!
Playing with my make up in the morning has a whole new look and feel; fabulous brushes? Can’t go wrong there, a beautiful and stylish move from Sonia Kashuk for Target.
More Dark Knight Exclusive Love
December 9, 2008
Midnight last night- of course, I was out there to be among the first with the Dark Knight movie as well as the luxurious goodies that come with it. I adore this movie, it is so beautifully dark and so incredibly well done- this is what I wanted to see in a Batman movie. And Heath Ledger did not disappoint- I am still amazed and in awe.
I am all about the joker, too- always have been a fan of the villains.. definitely more exciting when it comes to entertainment. And this joker is just the behavior I want in a villain- dark, mad, and real.
Oh, I love it. And I had to purchase the Best Buy limited edition box with the mask the Joker wears during the bank robbery, no question there. Best Buy also offers a box which includes a batman mask, though honestly I do not find it to be anything exciting, it is okay- eh. I am bias of course, the Joker is just much more interesting to me, plus there are far greater batman pieces within the batman animated series- the joker and other villains rarely get such attention.
I also had to get the Walmart exclusive which has a Two-Face coin- how neat is that? It is a good one, too. I am quite impressed. Well done, bravo.
There were so many people outside the store at midnight, I couldn’t believe the line behind me. There was no end in sight.. It was a fun thing to be a part of- they even had a bat signal light up next to the store sign. I thought it was a nice touch. Goodies were limited, and unfortunately some never even made it to the store- shipment never arrived for the exclusive Joker card. I will see if they show up later and will pick mine up if that is the case. I cannot complain though- I was pretty fortunate.
Being early also means being one of the few to grab these goodies-how often does a chance like this come up; I wanted to be a part of it and find my geekiness in this affair quite appropriate. Much love, xx 
