It’s the best kept secret, but Andre’s cigar lounge at the the Monte Carlo in Las Vegas is the city’s only cigar lounge that’s connected to a Vegas Strip resort restaurant.

Andre’s Restaurant & Lounge can be found on the second floor of the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. This unique Sin City establishment offers a collection of more than 140 Cognacs, Armagnacs and Scotches plus premium fine cigars.

The impressive Andre’s collection is the largest in all of Las Vegas and is ranked third in North America based on size alone.

This exclusive destination was originally created to serve as a unique place for cigar aficionados who long desired a place on the world famous Las Vegas Strip. They simply wanted somewhere to go and enjoy their smoke and take in all the ambiance of an incredible, luxurious atmosphere.

The Cigar Lounge opened in 1996 along with the award-winning, AAA Four Diamond restaurant. But due to its limited awareness, Andre’s Cigar Lounge is considered a “hidden gem” by many in the hospitality industry.

The signature Cigar Lounge collection of fine cigars includes their most popular seller – the Montecristo No. 2. Another popular cigar is the Padron 80th anniversary 1926 Perfecto. Hand-rolled treasures also include Fuente OpusX and Ashton VSG.

To complete your unique cigar experience, Andre’s Cognac Specialist Patrick Trundle is available to pair cigar choices with the Cognac, Armagnac and single-malt scotch/scotch whiskey selections.

The vast collection of Cognac, Armagnac and Scotch are available by the half pour, glass or bottle, with some of these great tasting spirits dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries.

The highlight of the collection is Chef Andre’s series of vintage Cognacs from the Jacques Hardy Private Reserves. (In fact, Chef André’s cognac collection contains the largest selection of Hardy Cognac outside the family’s collection.) This exquisite series includes the Jacques Hardy Cognac, Private Reserve, Vintage 1777 priced at $35,000 per bottle. (This is one of four bottles left in the world.)

The intimate and relaxing lounge comfortably seats 36 guests and is also equipped with a state-of-the-art ventilation system enabling cigar aficionados to enjoy their evening without the smoke disrupting nearby dining guests. Furthermore, non-smokers can enjoy the lounge as well thanks to the area’s separate ventilation and air filtration system.

Consider enjoying a fine dining experience with celebrated chef André Rochat qwho has enhanced his AAA Four Diamond restaurant – Andre’s Restaurant & Lounge at Monte Carlo. Honored with a prestigious Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, ther is an encyclopedic wine list that boasts more than 1,500 selections and an inventory of more than 12,000 bottles.

To get more information about Andre’s Cigar Lounge in Las Vegas or to make travel reservations to visit Sin City, please contact The Life of Luxury.

A true legend and genius in the world of technology, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak along with his good friend Steve Jobs invented the iconic Apple I computer.

Both Steve Wozniak and the late Steve Jobs founded Apple Computers, Inc. in 1976. Wozniak also personally developed the company’s next computer model- the Apple II.

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning Steve Wozniak’s home, now is your chance. The custom home he had built in the 80’s is up for sale in Los Gatos, California.

This luxury mansion was designed and built specifically for Steve Wozniak back in 1986. “Woz” no longer lives there and home has changed owners several times over the years. But now is your chance to own a part of tech history.

The stunning luxury home is about 7,500 sq ft in size and consists of 6-bedrooms and 6.5-baths. The home sits on 1.19 acres is nestled in the scenic Los Gatos Mountains, near Northern California’s famous Silicon Valley.

The home was recently renovated and re-designed, but still retains several of his most unique design elements.

The current owner last listed the home back in 2012 but took it off the market after not being able to sell it. Last years’s asking price was $5 million but you can now purchase this gorgeous Los Gatos home for a mere $4.395 million.

The home is listed with real estate agent Art Sharif from Sotheby’s International Realty. If you would like additional information about the Steve Wozniak home for sale or looking at buying a home anywhere in the world, please contact The Life of Luxury for personal, real estate service assistance.

Colorado offers avid golf lovers greater than 250 golf courses. It’s a diverse mix of championship golf courses for players of all levels, including: meticulously landscaped municipal courses to resort courses and semi-private and private golf clubs.

For a true Rocky Mountain High, Colorado is home to Mount Massive Golf Club. Located 9,640 feet above sea level, it’s the highest-elevation golf course in the U.S. Elevation is a big part of the golf experience in Colorado, as many of Colorado’s golf courses are found at 7,000 feet above sea level and higher.

Golfers love the high Hence altitude of playing golf in Colorado. It’s a big advantage to players who are
looking for an extra edge, since drives off the tee in Colorado will travel higher and anywhere from 10-20 percent farther than courses at sea level.

Here is a summary of golf courses across Colorado that showcase the best of the mountains, valleys, rivers and more.

Club at Crested Butte
Set across 160 acres of lakes, aspen trees and mountaintops, the Club at Crested Butte features the Robert Trent Jones Jr. course, designed and named after the world-renowned course architect. The private course offers public tee times and golf for players of all ages and skill levels with five sets of tees to provide both a challenge and an opportunity for learning. Known for its championship-quality fairways and greens, the course is a hidden gem in the Elk Mountain Range.

Hillcrest Golf Club
Established in 1969, Hillcrest Golf Club overlooks the historic town of Durango in Southwestern Colorado. The Club boasts an affordable greens fee of just $36 for 18 holes and a relaxed atmosphere with spectacular views of the Colorado Rockies. Hillcrest Golf Club offers a full-size driving range and an additional short game practice facility for warm-up and leisure. With a relatively short distance from tees to greens, many golfers enjoy walking the course and taking in the views.

Mount Massive Golf Course
At 9,640 feet, Mount Massive Golf Course is the highest-elevation golf course in America. Just a short drive from the Top of the Rockies Scenic and Historic Byway, the course provides magnificent views of the state’s highest mountains. With a laid-back atmosphere, well-maintained grounds and affordable prices, golfers can take in the views and play the course with rates of $22 for nine holes and $38 for 18 holes for walkers.

The Golf Club at Redlands Mesa
In 2010, Colorado Golf Magazine named Redlands Mesa the No. 1 public golf course in Colorado, highlighting its “majestic terrain and visual splendor.” At the base of the Colorado National Monument, the 18-hole Redlands Mesa presents players with 11 elevated tees, 41 bunkers and a true championship layout. From golf pros to novices, Redlands Mesa offers amenities for learning the game or perfecting skills with qualified PGA Professionals and a full length driving range open all year.

Pole Creek Golf Club
At 8,600 feet above sea level, Pole Creek Golf Club is one of the highest 27-hole courses in North America with breathtaking views of the Continental Divide. The course’s designer, Denis Griffiths, incorporated valley meadows, sagebrush and water hazards including five lakes to create a diverse course and challenging play. Just this year, Colorado Avid Golfer Magazine’s People’s Choice CAGGY Awards voted Pole Creek Golf Club the No. 1 Mountain Course noting its wide-range appeal and stunning scenery.

Garden of the Gods Club
A challenging 27-hole classic golf course, Kissing Camels at Garden of the Gods Club provides members and guests with bunkered greens, towering pines and landscaping highlighting the lush mountain range. The 50-year old course was designed by J. Press Maxwell and Mark Rathert and is separated into three nine-hole courses. The club also offers a driving range and practice facilities as well as personalized golf instruction from the PGA professional staff.

Ballyneal Golf Club
A private, destination course, Ballyneal Golf Club offers one of the truest forms of authentic links golf in the country. Designed by architect Tom Doak, the walking only course allows golfers to take in the vast, open landscape of the Northeastern Colorado High Plains. Ballyneal Golf Club has been recognized by Golf Magazine as No. 46 on the list of Top 100 Courses in the United States.

Solheim Cup
On August 13-18, The Solheim Cup, the biennial, trans-Atlantic team match-play competition, comes to Parker, Colorado to feature the best players from the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour and the Ladies European Tour (LET). Held every two years since 1990, the event has become one of the most prestigious international women’s professional golf team events. The American team has never lost the competition on United States soil and will be looking to take back the cup after a 2011 loss in Ireland.

To learn more about Colorado’s best golf courses or to book a trip, please contact The Life of Luxury to make your reservations.

Considered the “world’s most expensive coffee,” Black Ivory Coffee is no ordinary “cup of joe,” but a very expensive delicacy.

The beans used in Black Ivory Coffee are no ordinary beans, but ones that have been eaten, digested, then excreted as dung from elephants in the beautiful hills of northern Thailand.

Blake Dinkin is a 42-year-old Canadian with a background in civet coffee and has spent $300,000 developing the coffee. He states, “When an elephant eats coffee, its stomach acid breaks down the protein found in coffee, which is a key factor in bitterness. You end up with a cup that’s very smooth without the bitterness of regular coffee.

Black Ivory Coffee is currently selling for about a whopping US $1200/kg! It takes between 15-70 hours as the digestive process removes the bitterness and infuses fruit into the bean. It takes 33 kg of coffee cherries to make 1 kg of Black Ivory Coffee.

Currently Blake Dinkin only sells his very unique but expensive coffee to five star hotels such as the Anantara (Kihavah in the Maldives and Golden Triangle in Thailand), Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, The Siam Hotel and The Peninsula.

A cup of coffee at one these luxury resorts is not cheap, selling for about $50 per cup. But who simply wants a cup of expensive coffee brought out to their table without some fanfare? Dinkin also wanted to create a unique experience for customers of his Black Ivory Coffee. Hotels will hand grind and serve the coffee at the table of the guest using a brewing machine whose design goes back to 1840.

So why the high cost of dung coffee? The main reason is that raising the street rescued, Thai elephants in a natural reserve is not cheap. Plus Blake pays the wives of the mahouts (elephant owners) to collect the beans by hand. For the wives, this becomes a valuable form of income generation.

Blake Dinkin is also trying to “give back” and make make a positive social impact by donating 8% of their proceeds to the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation. This particular foundation is where the Thai elephants are located – http://www.helpingelephants.org

If you are interested in supporting this cause, for the next month you can purchase Black Ivory Coffee as part of their Indiegogo campaign. The company is attempting to raise $15000 to cover legal costs so they can try and protect their brand through intellectual property protection. If interested, please visit: IndieGogo

Bad Boy Vodka is the perfect label for a new branded vodka named after the ultimate, ex-basketball player bad boy – Dennis Rodman.

Rodman had a very successful NBA basketball career but also was unknown just as much for his off-court antics.  He  played for several NBA teams including the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks.

Premier Brands, Inc. developed the vodka product from inception, and utilized the Hall of Famer’s “bad boy” reputation, by adding a smooth and edgy twist to a classic spirit.

The company states they developed the Dennis Rodman branded vodka – Bad Boy Vodka – for AB Partners LLC under the Company’s beverage development and incubation services.

Andreas Johansson from AB Partners LLC was quoted, “I’m excited to launch Bad Boy Vodka and work with Dennis and Jorge to create a high quality, fun lifestyle brand.”

Dennis Rodman had a reputation as a fierce defensive player who also had outstanding rebounding skills. Rodamn was nicknamed “The Worm” and earned the title of NBA All-Defensive First Team honors seven times during his successful career. Dennis was voted NBA Defensive Player of the Year two different times. Add to that five NBA championships and leading the NBA in rebounds per game for a record seven consecutive years and you now know what a tremendous athlete Rodman really was.

When asked about the new vodka brand named after him, Dennis Rodman said, “Bad Boy Vodka characterizes a tough and edgy, yet smooth and classic taste; a perfect representation of whom and what I am all about.”

Never afraid of the attention, Rodman lived a very flamboyant lifestyle as he often dyed his hair in a variety of artificial colors. His body is also covered in numerous tattoos and has many piercings.

The Bad Boy Vodka spirit will be exclusively sold and distributed through Premier Brands’ distribution channels.

Forbes Magazine has just published a list of the “5 Richest Women In The U.S.”  There’s no doubting that men often times hog the media headlines in the world of business, but these woman stand tall in their own right.

Forbes has made a tradition of announcing the world’s richest men and women. Compared to last year’s list, not much has changed.

It’s staggering to see the vast fortunes of each woman. It should be noted that most of the money was inherited versus being self-made in business or through investments.

If you look at the list of the wealthiest self-made women, you’d see the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Doris Fisher (Gap), Gayle Cook (Cook Group) and Diane Hendricks (ABC Supply).

It should also be noted that many of the women decided to follow a philanthropic path and often donate their money to various charities.

Below is list of the five richest women in the U.S. –

Christy Walton – ($25.3 billion)
Christy Walton is the widow of John Walton, son of Walmart founder Sam Walton. After John Walton died in a plane crash in 2006, Christy inherited his fortune including enough stock to make more than $220 million in dividends in just six months. With the recent price appreciation of Walmart’s stock, the Walton family’s wealth has continued to grow.

Alice Walton – ($23.3 billion)
Alice Walton is the daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton and heiress to a portion of the Walton fortune. She recently opened an art museum with art being displayed from the Walton estate. Although she is actively involved in numerous charitable organizations, her reputation has been clouded by a series of DUI arrests.

Jacqueline Mars – ($13.8 billion)
Jacqueline Mars made her money from M&Ms, Snickers, Dog Food and many of the other products we use every day. The Mars company currently has revenue of $30 billion annually and is the world’s largest confectionary company. Jacqueline Mars is the third generation of the Mars family after her grandfather, Frank Mars, founded the company in 1911.

Anne Cox Chambers – ($12.5 billion)
Anne Cox is the daughter of James Cox, the founder of Cox Enterprises. James Cox worked as a school teacher until buying a local newspaper in 1898 which sparked a media business that includes 17 newspapers, 15 TV stations and 86 radio stations.

Abigail Johnson – ($10. 3 billion)
Abigail Johnson’s father, Edward Crosby “Ned” Johnson, controls Fidelity Investments which is the largest mutual fund company in the United States. She is already one of the top executives at the firm, but there is a rumoured succession plan in place. Abigail Johnson began working at Fidelity in 1988 as an analyst and she holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Harvard University.

Photo: Joann Dost / Silverado Resort and Spa

The championship North Course at Silverado Resort and Spa was voted one of Golf Week’s “Top 100 Resort Courses” and will now host the 2014 Frys.com Open.

Located in beautiful Napa California, the luxury resort is owned by golf legend Johnny Miller who was quoted, “We are thrilled to host the season opening PGA TOUR tournament on our iconic property.”

The 2014 Frys.com Open golf tournament is scheduled will for October 6-12, 2014 and is now in its eighth year. The Frys.com Open heads up the new, reconfigured 2013-2014 PGA TOUR schedule at CordeValle Golf Club and runs from October 7-13, 2013.

The four-day golf tournament is the opening event of the PGA TOUR season and will feature a full-field of 132 players, who will all be vying for a $5 million purse and $900,000 payout to the winner.

The luxurious Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa promises a grand lineup of exceptional golf on their 18-hole par-72 Robert Trent-Jones designed North Course, which was renovated in 2011 by Johnny Miller. For many years, golf pros and amateurs have enjoyed this gorgeous golf course that sprawl across 360 acres and features dozens of water crossings, elevation changes, and routing through oak, pine, and redwood trees.

Silverado Resort and Spa started as a private estate and was converted into a contemporary resort featuring 390 guest rooms, a 15,000-square foot conference space, two PGA championship golf courses and two signature restaurants. Now this luxury resort has been a California landmark for more than 140 years.

The PGA TOUR and Champions Tour are no strangers to Silverado. The resort’s two golf courses have combined to host 28 Professional Tournaments, that includes: the 1968-1976 Kaiser International Open Invitational; the 1977-1980 Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic; and the 1989-2002 Senior PGA “The Transamerica” event, featuring such legends as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Lee Trevino, and Silverado’s own Johnny Miller.

Johnny Miller also stated, “Our North Course is amongst the most challenging and beautiful courses in the state, and over the last two years the Troon team and I have ensured the playing experience is superior in every way.”

The Frys.com Open will be televised worldwide on the Golf Channel during all four days of the prestigious pro golf tournament.

To learn more about the Silverado Resort and Spa or the upcoming 2014 Frys.com Open golf tournament, please contact The Life of Luxury.

An exclusive new trailer of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” was just shown today at the San Diego Comic Con. Yahoo! Movies was the first to broadcast the movie trailer on the Internet.

The new Hunger Games movie is scheduled to open in theaters around the world on November 22, 2013. The new movie includes Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Lenny Kravitz, Jena Malone, Jeffrey Wright, Willow Shields, Sam Claflin, Donald Sutherland, Woody Harrelson and director Francis Lawrence.

The movie picks up with Katniss Everdeen (played by Jennifer Lawrence) returning back home after winning the exciting 74th Annual Hunger Games, along with and fellow tribute Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson).

But while taking part in a “Victor’s Tour” of the various districts, Katniss Everdeen has a strange feeling that a rebellion may be in the planning stages.

Please enjoy watching the new “The Hunger Games:Catching Fire”, exclusive new movie trailer.

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” is much anticipated sequel to the 2012 blockbuster movie.  The first movie was based on The Hunger Games 2008 science fiction novel that was written by American writer Suzanne Collins.

Last year, we reported that Jennifer Lawrence was named the winner of AskMen’s “Top 99 Most Desirable Women” list for 2013. In addition, Lawrence was named “the most talented young actress in America.” by by Rolling Stone.

Fine dining in Las Vegas has now elevated its foodie game from simply formal restaurant sit-downs to unforgettable, interactive gourmet experiences!

For years, Las Vegas was known for mainly offering only gambling and raunchy shows. But time has changed all that and today Las Vegas is a mega entertainment capital with glitzy resort casinos, 24×7 gaming action, incredible stage shows and world-class dining.

Three of Las Vegas’ most iconic resorts – Bellagio, Monte Carlo and Mandalay Bay are now offering amazing dining activities that prove to be the highlight for any foodie vacation.

Quickly growing as a new hot trend, we want to share several exciting examples of experiential foodie activities that you don’t want to miss while in Las Vegas:

* VIP Private Cooking Lesson at Mandalay Bay’s Aureole:
M life members can learn to cook in the style of celebrity chef Charlie Palmer through an exclusive package that includes a private cooking lesson with Aureole Executive Chef Vincent Pouessel at Mandalay Bay, a multi-course lunch with wine pairings and a tour of Aureole’s famous Wine Tower. This M life Moment is available to loyal members of the Platinum Tier and higher.

* Bellagio’s An Executive Chef’s Culinary Classroom:
Instead of just taking home leftovers, tourists can now order Las Vegas’ award-winning culinary skills to-go at Bellagio’s new An Executive Chef’s Culinary Classroom. Executive Chef Edmund Wong shares his cooking secrets as he personally instructs up to 15 guests through the preparation of a three-course meal inside the state-of-the-art Tuscany Kitchen. The newly trained chefs get to enjoy the fruits of their labor as they indulge in the cuisine they made during an intimate food and wine pairing dinner.

* Cicerone Dinners at Mandalay Bay:
Nevada’s first female cicerone, Sarah Johnson, is enlightening fine-dining connoisseurs about the versatility beer can offer to a high-end meal through her series of beer pairing dinners across Mandalay Bay’s acclaimed restaurants such as Fleur by Hubert Keller.. During the dinners, Johnson walks guests through her five-course beer-pairing menu that complements the restaurants’ celebrated cuisine.

* Art & Wine – A Perfect Pairing at Bellagio:
An innovative night combining the culinary and visual arts, guests enjoy Bellagio’s award-winning wine collection paired with art from “Warhol Out West,” the largest Andy Warhol collection ever exhibited in Las Vegas. Hosted by Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art Director Tarissa Tiberti and Master Sommelier Jason Smith, Art & Wine nights take place the first Wednesday of every month.

* Gus’ Beer & Bites Dinner Series at Monte Carlo:
The Pub at Monte Carlo recently premiered its monthly Beer & Bites dinner series, which pairs a renowned brewery with Executive Chef Tim Radigan’s upscale take on pub-style eats for a fun and lively dinner. The Pub will welcome famed Boston Beer Company Wednesday, August 28 to feature its 2013 Sam Adams collection for a unique dining experience.

* Mixology Training & Tasting at Monte Carlo:
As part of MGM Resorts’ loyalty rewards program M life<http://www.mlife.com/>, Monte Carlo’s Director of Beverage Michael MacDonnell teaches small groups of guests the fine art and history of mixology in a two-hour tasting session at the classic-cocktail-driven Hit Bar & Lounge. This M life Moment is available to all members; M life is free to join.

* Bellagio’s Epicurean Epicenter:
During this special event, guests fill the high-tech Tuscany Kitchen to interact with one of Bellagio’s celebrated chefs such as Todd English and Jean-Georges Vongerichten as they cook a multicourse meal paired with wines provided from a world-class vineyard. Differentiating from other pairing dinners, at Epicurean Epicenter the showcased wines are selected first. Then, one of Bellagio’s talented chefs creates innovative dishes to complement the beverage resulting in outstanding flavor combinations. On Saturday, July 6, Epicurean Epicenter brings back the popular “Beer & BBQ Secrets” dinner where Bellagio Executive Chef Edmond Wong demonstrates the secrets behind gourmet barbecuing along with immaculate beer pairings.

If you would like additional information about these new interactive gourmet experiences or ready to book your travel reservation to Las Vegas, please contact The Life of Luxury using the below form:

This morning, the nominations for the 2013 Emmy Awards show was announced. Some surprises and some were expected but the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards will be another highlight of this year’s many award shows.

American Horror Story: Aslyum leads the overall list this year with 17 total nominations. Game of Thrones came in next with 16 nominations. Behind the Candelabra and Saturday Night Live both earned 15 nominations.

It’s significant that broadcast and cable networks can’t claim that they are king of their domain. There’s a new kid on the block and the name is “Netflix.” “House of Cards” was nominated nine times.

Of the the 17 nominations that American Horror Story: Aslyum received, the two most notable ones were for best miniseries and Jessica Lange as best actress.

You can watch the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 22 on CBS.  Neil Patrick Harris will once again be the red carpet event show’s host.

If you are interested in being part of this year’s Emmy Awards, please contact The Life of Luxury and discuss various red carpet VIP Event options.

Take a look at this years Emmy Awards nominations. What do you think about who’s listed and who’s not?

Outstanding Drama Series
Breaking Bad
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones
Homeland
House of Cards
Mad Men

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Hugh Bonneville, Downton Abbey
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Jeff Daniels, The Newsroom
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Damien Lewis, Homeland
Kevin Spacey, House of Cards

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Connie Britton, Nashville
Claire Danes, Homeland
Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey
Vera Farmiga, Bates Motel
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men
Kerry Washington, Scandal
Robin Wright, House of Cards

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Bobby Cannavale, Boardwalk Empire
Jonathan Banks, Breaking Bad
Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad
Jim Carter, Downton Abbey
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Mandy Patinkin, Homeland

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Anna Gunn, Breaking Bad
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Emilia Clarke, Game of Thrones
Christine Baranski, The Good Wife
Morena Baccarin, Homeland
Christina Hendricks, Mad Men

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama
Nathan Lane, The Good Wife
Michael J. Fox, The Good Wife
Rupert Friend, Homeland
Robert Morse, Mad Men
Harry Hamlin, Mad Men
Dan Bucatinsky, Scandal

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama
Margo Martindale, The Americans
Diana Rigg, Game of Thrones
Carrie Preston, The Good Wife
Linda Cardellini, Mad Men
Jane Fonda, The Newsroom
Joan Cusack, Shameless

Outstanding Comedy Series
30 Rock
The Big Bang Theory
Girls
Louie
Modern Family
Veep

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Jason Bateman, Arrested Development
Louis C.K., Louie
Don Cheadle, House of Lies
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy
Laura Dern, Enlightened
Lena Dunham, Girls
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Adam Driver, Girls
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family
Bill Hader, Saturday Night Live
Tony Hale, Veep
Ed O’Neill, Modern Family

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy
Mayim Bialik, The Big Bang Theory
Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Anna Chlumsky, Veep
Jane Krakowski, 30 Rock
Jane Lynch, Glee
Merritt Wever, Nurse Jackie

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy
Bobby Cannavale, Nurse Jackie
Louis C.K., Saturday Night Live
Will Forte, 30 Rock
Nathan Lane, Modern Family
Bob Newhart, The Big Bang Theory
Justin Timberlake, Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy
Dot-Marie Jones, Glee
Melissa Leo, Louie
Melissa McCarthy, Saturday Night Live
Molly Shannon, Enlightened
Elaine Stritch, 30 Rock
Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Reality Competition Program
The Amazing Race
Dancing With the Stars
Project Runway
So You Think You Can Dance
Top Chef
The Voice

Outstanding Reality Host
Tom Bergeron, Dancing With the Stars
Anthony Bourdain, The Taste
Cat Deely, So You Think You Can Dance
Hedi Klum and Tim Gunn, Project Runway
Ryan Seacrest, American Idol
Betty White, Betty White’s Off Their Rockers

Outstanding Variety Series
The Colbert Report
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
Real Time With Bill Maher
Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Miniseries or Movie
American Horror Story: Asylum
Behind the Candelabra
The Bible
Phil Spector
Political Animals
Top of the Lake

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
Benedict Cumberbatch, Parade’s End
Matt Damon, Behind the Candelabra
Michael Douglas, Behind the Candelabra
Toby Jones, The Girl
Al Pacino, Phil Spector

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie
Jessica Lange, American Horror Story: Asylum
Laura Linney, The Big C: Hereafter
Elisabeth Moss, Top of the Lake
Helen Mirren, Phil Spector
Sigourney Weaver, Political Animals

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
Scott Bakula, Behind the Candelabra
James Cromwell, American Horror Story: Asylum
John Benjamin Hickey, The Big C: Hereafter
Peter Mullan, Top of the Lake
Zachary Quinto, American Horror Story: Asylum

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie
Ellen Burstyn, Political Animals
Sarah Paulson, American Horror Story: Asylum
Charlotte Rampling, Restless
Imelda Staunton, The Girl
Alfre Woodard, Steel Magnolias

Photo: Hermes Birkin

In fashion, Hermes is probably the most celebrated French brand in the world – known for its luxury Birkin handbag. The fashion house originated in Paris, France in 1880 and the goods that they make are especially popular with fashionable people who love products from distinguished brand names.

Without a doubt, the most popular item sold by Hermes is the range of Birkin handbags. The bags are such a huge success, that they are one of the few fashion world articles that do not decrease in value.

As a matter of fact, the cost of these handbags can retail far more than its original price. Of course, it also depends on the rarity of the bag’s style. Thus, purchasing any of the Birkin handbags is not just merely making a fashion statement but it is an investment too. This is because its price can significantly go up in the years to come.

The Birkin bags are handcrafted by highly skilled artisans and this is one of the reasons for the high price tag of all the bags that Hermes produced. Since this is made manually, one bag can take weeks to complete. The waiting time is all worth it as the finished item is really something that every lady will appreciate and adore.

Another factor that makes Hermes bags expensive are the materials used for assembling each piece. Only the highest quality leather can pass the standards of Hermes. All the materials give the bags that classic touch that is hard to imitate. Truly, with the bags’ superb quality, elegance, and unique beauty, it is no wonder that Hermes’ creations have always been synonymous to luxury and excellence.

The Ladies’ Love for Bags:

Hermes bags are loved and recognized for its class and fine craftsmanship. There is even a saying that if a man would like to impress his woman on her birthday or any other special occasions, the Hermes bags are just the perfect luxury gifts for women.

Likewise, women are known big spenders when it comes to fashion and trends. They are after branded items with a cut above quality and good functionality which are the main traits of Hermes Handbags. In the first place, Birkin bags were originally designed to accommodate the needs of women. Hermes succeeded in this goal so ladies around the world are really going after the bags even if buying them entails a hefty sum.

Hermes Birkin Bags – Extravagance and Fashion in One:

Women also want to own a Birkin bag because it is also seen as status symbol. Celebrities and other famous people often carry and collect Birkin style bag and they are so proud of it. The bags are available in many designs, colors, sizes, and shapes hence they can be collected and use for any occasions and functions.

The bags can be made to order to suit the preferences of the buyer. Some customers are very detailed that they would request specific embellishments like precious stones and even the type of stitching. The designs are always stylish and refined and they change with the times so that they will fit with the modern trends.

If there is a bag that can equal or even exceed the price of a vehicle or mortgage payment for a luxury home, it is Hermes Birkin. Indeed, it is one of most extravagant bags today.

If you would like to buy this bag for yourself or for your friend, make sure to choose a design and color that she likes best. If you are a man buying this bag as a special luxury gift for your woman, surprise her with the best Hermes Birkin bag that you can purchase.

Over-all, Birkin bags by Hermes are not just simple handbags – they are a world renowned fashion item that has been a status symbol for many decades already. You will be a proud owner too if you will buy one for yourself. If given as gifts, the receiver will surely be touched and won’t ever forget you.

If you are looking for that special gift or want to purchase a Hermes Birkin Handbag for yourself, please contact The Life of Luxury using the form below: