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Monday, 10 December 2012

MiMi's Favourite Luxury Gifts for Christmas 2012

Following on from my previous post MiMi's World's Most Expensive Purchases 2012 I have been asked to list my favourite Luxury Gifts for Christmas 2012 and as an Luxury Authentic Personal Shopper, I was delighted, so here we go;
GnG “Golden Delicious” iPhone Case

GnG “Golden Delicious” iPhone Case: 

This one is the most expensive iPhone casing in the world worth $100,000+, it is made up of 140 grams of 18k gold, a carbon inlay and 200 diamonds. 400 diamonds are fixed on the logo. The most expensive I posted MiMi's World's Most Expensive Purchases 2012 

GnG “Golden Delicious” iPhone Case is the culmination of a year of development from Munich, Germany-based company, GnG. The case features a 1mm sub shell made with 140 grams of 18k gold, a carbon fiber inlay, and about 200 diamonds. The outer frame features another 400 diamonds in the logo, which may be customised. Prices may vary widely based on the materials requested.


Diamond iPhone Case


Diamond iPhone Case: £20,429 ($40,000)

This is worth $20,000 and has 42 VVS1 diamonds 3.5 carats - Diamond iPhone Case. which has an 18K gold cover that’s studded with over forty diamonds. Price: £10,214 ($20,000).

Ladies Diamond studded Snakeskin iPhone case


Ladies Diamond studded Snakeskin iPhone case: £20,995 ($34,000)


One for the ladies Katherine Hughes luxury diamond & Python case for iPhone 3GS . Designed by Stuart Hughes and Davide De Nizza of Milan for Republica Fashion, this iPhone case is shaped out of python skin. Additionally ornamented with 39 flawless diamonds that total up to 7.8ct. Price £20,995 (about $34,000)

iDiamond iPod Shuffle


iDiamond iPod Shuffle: £20,429 ($40,000)

This iPod shuffle has over 400 diamonds covering its tiny little frame. If that wasn’t enough though; it also has 18K white and pink gold plating on the controls. It’s being auctioned off for charity this year and people are predicting the price to be somewhere around £20,429 ($40,000).

Golden Age Apple Macbook Air


Golden Age Apple Macbook Air: £20,000 ($39,750)

Golden Age Apple Macbook Air. Bling My Thing is the business responsible for this creation which adds a Japanese motif design to the Macbook Air. The design is created from Swarovski crystals that are coated from below with 24K gold. The crystals were hand-applied to this one-of-a-kind only Macbook that went on sale in March for £20,000 ($39,750)

Lanvin Reflex Camera Bag


Lanvin Reflex Camera Bag: £1,227.71 ($1,975)

The Lanvin Reflex Camera Bag is covered in Python-stamped leather. It has three zipper compartments. Also purports to be able to carry your mobile,credit cards and keys.


Mervis 64GB iPad


Mervis 64GB iPad: £12,427.27 ($20,000)

This iPad case comes with an iPad… it better at $20,000. It’s covered in 11.43-carats worth of diamonds hand-set in a micro-pave styling. The diamonds are graded G/H in colour and VS2/SI1 in clarity. Perhaps, slightly more affordable to the one posted earlier as the world's most expensive.  To view the Most Expensive iPad in the world is posted MiMi's World's Most Expensive Purchases 2012

A round up of my favourite luxury designer iPad cases for perfect Xmas presents;

Brunello Cucinelli iPad Case

Brunello Cucinelli iPad Case: £453.66 ($730)

This one’s is definitely on of my favourites by the king of cashmere. The Brunello Cucinelli iPad case is £453.66 ($730) The iPad holder from Burnello Cucinelli comes in one gorgeous colour, Dove grey, and is made out of textured leather, with leather lining and an embossed logo detailing.







Chanel iPad Case: £1,242.83 ($2,000)

Designer-branded products are a big deal to some people.  Chanel offers up a quilted black lambskin leather “iPad clutch” with the Chanel signature zipper charm for just under £1,242.83.







Hermes iPad Case: £870.053($1,400)

The Hermes iPad case doubles up as your own personal leather work station. You can prop the iPad up effortlessly to view media or work. Made of ebony ever-grain calfskin, this work station/protective case too costs more than the iPad itself. Available in two colours, it is priced at a cool £870.053($1,400.


Jimmy Choo iPad Case

Jimmy Choo iPad Case: £635.137($1,022)

This iPad case is as sexy as Jimmy Choo’s shoes. With its leopard print calf hair and leather cover, it is sumptuously lined in suede. The Jimmy Choo iPad case is also a great substitute for a clutch at business meetings and lunches. Priced at an amazing $1,022, the case is sure to provide the best protection to your iPad.








































GnG “Golden Delicious” iPhone Case

GnG “Golden Delicious” iPhone Case: 

This one is the most expensive iPhone casing in the world worth $100,000+, it is made up of 140 grams of 18k gold, a carbon inlay and 200 diamonds. 400 diamonds are fixed on the logo. The most expensive I posted MiMi's World's Most Expensive Purchases 2012 

GnG “Golden Delicious” iPhone Case is the culmination of a year of development from Munich, Germany-based company, GnG. The case features a 1mm sub shell made with 140 grams of 18k gold, a carbon fiber inlay, and about 200 diamonds. The outer frame features another 400 diamonds in the logo, which may be customised. Prices may vary widely based on the materials requested.


Diamond iPhone Case


Diamond iPhone Case: £20,429 ($40,000)

This is worth $20,000 and has 42 VVS1 diamonds 3.5 carats - Diamond iPhone Case. which has an 18K gold cover that’s studded with over forty diamonds. Price: £10,214 ($20,000).

Ladies Diamond studded Snakeskin iPhone case


Ladies Diamond studded Snakeskin iPhone case: £20,995 ($34,000)


One for the ladies Katherine Hughes luxury diamond & Python case for iPhone 3GS . Designed by Stuart Hughes and Davide De Nizza of Milan for Republica Fashion, this iPhone case is shaped out of python skin. Additionally ornamented with 39 flawless diamonds that total up to 7.8ct. Price £20,995 (about $34,000)

iDiamond iPod Shuffle


iDiamond iPod Shuffle: £20,429 ($40,000)

This iPod shuffle has over 400 diamonds covering its tiny little frame. If that wasn’t enough though; it also has 18K white and pink gold plating on the controls. It’s being auctioned off for charity this year and people are predicting the price to be somewhere around £20,429 ($40,000).

Golden Age Apple Macbook Air


Golden Age Apple Macbook Air: £20,000 ($39,750)

Golden Age Apple Macbook Air. Bling My Thing is the business responsible for this creation which adds a Japanese motif design to the Macbook Air. The design is created from Swarovski crystals that are coated from below with 24K gold. The crystals were hand-applied to this one-of-a-kind only Macbook that went on sale in March for £20,000 ($39,750)

Lanvin Reflex Camera Bag


Lanvin Reflex Camera Bag: £1,227.71 ($1,975)

The Lanvin Reflex Camera Bag is covered in Python-stamped leather. It has three zipper compartments. Also purports to be able to carry your mobile,credit cards and keys.


Mervis 64GB iPad


Mervis 64GB iPad: £12,427.27 ($20,000)

This iPad case comes with an iPad… it better at $20,000. It’s covered in 11.43-carats worth of diamonds hand-set in a micro-pave styling. The diamonds are graded G/H in colour and VS2/SI1 in clarity. Perhaps, slightly more affordable to the one posted earlier as the world's most expensive.  To view the Most Expensive iPad in the world is posted MiMi's World's Most Expensive Purchases 2012

A round up of my favourite luxury designer iPad cases for perfect Xmas presents;

Brunello Cucinelli iPad Case

Brunello Cucinelli iPad Case: £453.66 ($730)

This one’s is definitely on of my favourites by the king of cashmere. The Brunello Cucinelli iPad case is £453.66 ($730) The iPad holder from Burnello Cucinelli comes in one gorgeous colour, Dove grey, and is made out of textured leather, with leather lining and an embossed logo detailing.







Chanel iPad Case: £1,242.83 ($2,000)

Designer-branded products are a big deal to some people.  Chanel offers up a quilted black lambskin leather “iPad clutch” with the Chanel signature zipper charm for just under £1,242.83.







Hermes iPad Case

Hermes iPad Case: £870.053($1,400)

The Hermes iPad case doubles up as your own personal leather work station. You can prop the iPad up effortlessly to view media or work. Made of ebony ever-grain calfskin, this work station/protective case too costs more than the iPad itself. Available in two colours, it is priced at a cool £870.053($1,400).


Jimmy Choo iPad Case

Jimmy Choo iPad Case: £635.14($1,022)

This iPad case is as sexy as Jimmy Choo’s shoes. With its leopard print calf hair and leather cover, it is sumptuously lined in suede. The Jimmy Choo iPad case is also a great substitute for a clutch at business meetings and lunches. Priced at an amazing £635.14 ($1,022), the case is sure to provide the best protection to your iPad.





Bottega Veneta iPad Case

Bottega Veneta iPad Case: £392.065 ($630)

Released as part of Bottega Veneta’s Fall/Winter 2010 collection, this iPad case is available in seven different colours. It sports Bottega’s trademark woven motif produced with the finest of cotton lined napa leather. It also possesses a strap and a brass snap to secure the iPad. Seeing as all the cases cost almost as much or more than the iPad itself, it is no surprise that this case is priced at £392.065 ($630).


Tod’s iPad Case

Tod’s iPad Case: £3,049.23 ($4,900)

Italian luxury goods producer Tod’s is offering what is thought to be the world’s most expensive iPad case. At £3,049.23 ($4,900), the case is handmade and is finished in genuine alligator skin. Available in brown, blue, and tan, this iPad case costs ten times more than Apple’s regular 16 GB iPad! For those who cannot afford this expensive case, there also exists a buff-coloured calfskin version for £308.05 ($495).






Burberry iPad Case

Burberry iPad Case: £280.05 ($450)

Although Burberry has created a range of iPad cases, we have a favourite. This iPad cover is checked with a metallic finish. Lightly padded to ensure that your iPad is protected, it also has pockets inside for additional documents. Priced at £280.04 ($450).


Gucci iPad Case

Gucci iPad Case:  £155.59 ($250)

In typical Gucci style, this case sports its signature double-G monogram logo and is available in five variations. Lined with suede on the inside, it is priced at £155.59 ($250).






D&G iPad Case 


D&G iPad Case: £731.25 ($1,175)

I have posted on this earlier in my blog but worth featuring again. Dolce & Gabbana. This luxury fashion house unveiled an iPad case made in Italy using black leather and silver sequins. It also has gold hardware, a gold chain shoulder strap and gold and silver star charms. Priced at £731.25 ($1,175).







Louis Vuitton iPad Case

Louis Vuitton iPad Case: £273.87 ($440)

Last but not the least comes the the Louis Vuitton iPad case comes in two designs, one a brown monogram canvas and the other a black Damier Graphite canvas. It aims to combine functionality with style. A case that is slim, portable case with soft micro fiber lining. Priced at £273.87 ($440).





Pic credit:Louis Vuitton

Diamond Ballet Shoe Keyring by Louis Vuitton: £40,070.94 ($65,000)

Louis Vuitton Ballet Shoe Keyring  made in honour of the Moscow Bolshoi ballet, 18 carat gold with 204 pink diamonds. Priced at £40,070.94 ($65,000)



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Wednesday, 5 December 2012

MiMi's World's Most Expensive Purchases 2012

Every one knows, in my work as a luxury authentic shopper, I see some of the most luxurious, not to mention expensive, exclusive gifts in the world.  Ferrari F340 Wrapped in Luxury Leather and World's Most Expensive Handbags, both proved popular, I thought you might like to share a few more luxury toys with me.

Here I will share some of the most expensive and will add to them as the luxury world gets more flamboyant, so bookmark this spot!

Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Handbag


Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Handbag



Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Handbag



World's Most Expensive Handbag:

Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Handbag, officially entered the Guinness World Records as the world’s most expensive handbag at $3.8 million.

The luxury UAE-based jewellery house, Mouawad, created the 1001 Nights Diamond Purse and was inspired by an epic tale of romance and intrigue, and was designed to draw attention to the intricate details and skilled craftsmanship needed to set thousands of diamonds into this magnificent purse. It was made by ten artisans who worked on it for a total of four months, over a period of 1,100 hours.

The heart-shaped purse is handcrafted from 18 karat gold, encrusted with 4, 517 diamonds (105 yellow stones, 56 pink, and 4,356 colorless jewels), weighing an impressive 381.92 carats in total.

In 2004, the luxury jeweller's entered the Guinness World Records when they collaborated with Victoria’s Secret to produce the World’s Most Expensive Bra, diamond-encrusted with 3,500 black diamonds, The Very Sexy Fantasy Bra then priced at $11 million and famously modelled by Heidi Klum. 

Worlds Most Expensive Bra Sports 3,500 Black Diamonds


The luxury UAE-based jewellery house also hold the record for the World’s Most Expensive Pear-Shaped Diamond that was purchased for $12,760,000.

Mouawad Splendor pear-shaped diamond


The Most Expensive Pen In The World
World's Most Expensive Pen:

The most expensive Pen in the world is created by a very elitist and highly regarded pen maker called Aurora. This small and highly specialized Italian company makes once every year a fountain pen called the Aurora Diamante. The pen is worth approximately US $1.3 million.

There are several reasons why this pen is so valuable. The most obvious are the 30 carats of De Beers diamonds that cover most of its visible surface. Roughly two thousand class 4 C diamonds are used in this process; it is a delicate and meticulous task that requires an impressive level of talent. The two hectogram barrel of the most expensive pen in the world is made out of solid platinum and the nib out of 18 carat gold. The nib can be customized on request to display the coat of arms of the client, the signature of the owner or even a portrait. This is understandable as the most expensive pen in the world is a highly personal item and any owner would want to leave his or her mark on it.

Building Spins 360 Degrees

Building Spins 360 Degrees:

Company in Brazil (Suite Vollard) constructed a building in which each floor can rotate 360 degrees. Each building has 11 apartments and each apartment can spin individually in any direction. One rotation takes a full hour, but apartment owner can set rotation speed through apartment control panel. Facades are made of three different types of glass which give wonderful effects when building spins during the sunset. Cost of each apartment is $300,000.00.

The Most Expensive House In The World

World's Most Expensive House:

The most expensive house in the world is owned by Billionaire Mukesh Ambani of India. With a net worth of $43 billion built a skyscraper for his wife and 3 kids to live in. This 27 story (family home) skyscraper is located in downtown Mumbai India.

WORTH : $2,000,000,000

World's most-expensive kitchen costing £1m
World's Most Expensive Kitchen:

World's most-expensive kitchen costing £1m by top designer Claudio Celiberti features crystal worktop, solid copper walls and a Swarovski Crystal chandelier.The centrepiece is a £36,850 'island' made from solid Murano crystal

The Claudio Celiberti-designed kitchen, which comes with a £37,000 solid Murano crystal 'Island' and 27 crystal-fronted cabinets, costs £1m

The 'Fiore di Cristallo' features a £26,000 Swarovski chandelier, which projects light to bounce off the cut crystal cabinet fronts and worktops also copper worktops and bespoke appliances.Buyers can choose opulent finishing touches, including copper lining, on the 27 cabinets, which cost over £400,000 to design and come with a 9mm crystal door and handle.

The centrepiece is a unique 'crystal island' worth £36,850, illuminated by a £26,400 Swarovski chandelier.
The basin is also made from crystal and costs £2,680, while the Philip Starck taps, chrome clad in crystal, are valued at £1,600. Then you'll need a stretch of stone worktop at £6,850 and some handcrafted German appliances from Gaggenau at £24,000. The fridge alone is £5,000, while extras including a wine climate cabinet and an espresso coffee machine are £2,762 and £1,714 respectively. Currently an eight-month waiting list for the services of Celiberti's designers. Read more Daily Mail UK

Disney Pure Gold $4.3 Million Xmas Tree


World's Most Expensive Xmas Tree:

A delightful Disney Gold Christmas Tree created by Ginza Tanaka jewellery store in Tokyo. The Disney inspired design, reported to cost an estimated £2,682,219.38 ($4.3 million), double last year's tree. To celebrate the 120th anniversary of the jewellery was in fact made the tree pure gold decorated with Disney characters. All this in fact was sponsored in part by the fact Walt Disney to celebrate its 110 ° anniversario.Il work behind this veritable sculpture was huge: over two months to create the 50 statues decorates for about 10 artisans engaged solely on the project.

World's Most Expensive Car

World's Most Expensive Car:

That is NOT stainless steel people. It's WHITE GOLD!! It's a Mercedes Benz owned by an Abu Dhabi oil billionaire (naturally). Featuring the newly developed V10 quad turbo with 1,600 horsepower and 2800nm of torque? 0-100km/h in less than 2secs, 1/4 mile in 6.89 secs running on bio-fuel. Priceless.

World's most expensive iPhone 4S:

Stuart Hughes maker created the iPhone 4S Elite Gold. At $9.4 million, it is officially the world’s most expensive phone.

The bezel is covered with 500 diamonds which total over 100 karats. The back plate is 24 carat gold and the Apple logo is made of 24 carat gold and 53 diamonds. The customised logo  brings the diamond count up to 553. The home button is a single 8.6 carat diamond, choice of colour, a pink 8.6 carat diamond is also included.

Stuart Hughes iPhone 4S

Stuart Hughes iPhone 4S backplate 24 carat gold

It comes with a beautiful platinum chest, which includes pieces of an original t-rex bone. Where on earth did they find a t-rex bone? It also has rare stones such as Opal, Pietersite, Charoite, Rutile Quartz, and Star Sunstone at a cost of $8 million. There are only 2 of these in existence.
Stuart Hughes iPhone 4S platinum chest


ORRA diamond bustier


World's Most Expensive Bustier:

Loaded with diamonds for £810676.1000 ($1.3 million) ORRA made headlines by unveiling a diamond bustier. Marketed for the Western fashion market, it was showcased by Indian model Anjali Lavanya wearing a royal gold lehenga (traditional Indian dress). It is currently the world’s most expensive bustier.


Camael Diamonds iPad

World's Most Expensive iPad:

London based Camael Diamonds unveiled an iPad in It comprises of 1 kilo of 18 carat gold and adorned with 300 carat flawless diamonds while the home button and backside Apple logo features black diamonds. Priced at $1.2 million.


Mercedes Diamond Encrusted SL 600 £623 ($1000) to Touch
Mercedes Diamond Encrusted SL 600
Mercedes Diamond Encrusted SL 600

Mercedes Diamond Encrusted SL 600

World's Most Expensive Mercededs SL 600:

Prince Al-Waleed of Saudi Arabia celebrated his 38th car and had this diamond encrusted Mercedes custom built for £29932656.00 ($48 million) and charges £632 ($1000) just to touch it. The Mercedes features diamonds on just about everything: the tailpipe, rims, logo, entire body, each section of the luxury car is covered. At  £2.50 ($4) per gallon it could be cheaper to touch than to drive.


The Cora Sun-Drop Ring

World's Most Expensive Diamond Ring: 

The Cora Sun-Drop is among the most stunning diamonds in the world, so rare that it is almost impossible to determine its value. At 110-carats, the Cora Sun-Drop is roughly the size of a woman's thumb and is the largest vivid yellow pear-shaped diamond known in the world.
Eclipse - the biggest and most expensive private yacht ever built


Eclipse - interior - the biggest and most expensive private yacht ever built

World's Most Expensive Yacht Eclipse: 

Owned by Roman Abramovich, Russian billionaire and Chelsea football club owner, this must be the most expensive oceangoing luxury that has gone over $1 billion that features a missile detection system, bullet-proof windows, 2 helicopter pads and three launches just to describe how well-protected and secured it is. To add more to its high-priced features, this yacht has a 5,000 square foot master bedroom, 11 guest cabins, 2 swimming pools, hot tubs , sports complex and dance floor.

The billionaire's master bedroom will be armor-plated and fitted with bulletproof glass, as will the bridge. Missile detection systems will warn the crew of any incoming rockets, and there's a bunch of anti-intruder, anti-bugging and other security systems on board, Abramovich will need as many as 70 crew members to run the Eclipse.

But it's the Eclipse's anti-paparazzi system that's stirring up the most interest. Abramovich and his ex-model girlfriend Daria Zhukova are so keen not to appear in tabloid spy shots that he has fitted the Eclipse with an innovative laser system that is said to be able to detect the CCDs of digital cameras and blind them with laser bursts - rendering any photos useless, presumably without destroying the cameras. Priced: $1.2 billion.

Owner: Roman Abramovich
Estimated Length: 557 feet
Built: Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany
Interior Designer: Terence Disdale
Material: Steel
Propulsion: Diesel
Cruise Speed: 22 knots
Maximum Speed: 25 knots
Approx. Weight: 13,000 gross tons




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