

Tour Japan on the Extravagant Twilight Express Mizukaze
Image via TwilightExpress-Mizukaze.jp Luxury sleeper train Mizukaze from West Japan Railway Co. offers travelers the opportunity to journey from Kyoto and Osaka to Shimonoseki in comfort and style. The long-anticipated first run, with an extensive waitlist, from Osaka was on June 17, and guests can take trips to popular tourist attractions and exclusive viewing of special exhibits around Sanyo and Sanin. There is one sightseeing stop per day and guests can visit the idyllic K


The Royal Ascot
Image via Ascot.co.uk Over the weekend, the Royal Family along with many other prestigious members of society enjoyed champagne, fine dining, and some of the best horse racing in the world. Each day started with the Royal procession and only got better with the races of the day, afternoon tea and various fashion spectacles. The Royal Ascot hosts nine of Britain’s 32 Grade 1 races, and even Queen Elizabeth II’s horse named Estimate raced in the event until he retired in 2014.

Makeup Trends: Artis Brushes
Image via BergdorfGoodman.com The Artis brushes have really revolutionized a new direction in makeup brushes for the luxury world. Names like Bobbi Brown, Charlotte Tilbury and MAC, which have been running the makeup game for a long time, will need to find some new inspiration to compete with these new brush sets. The game changing factor with the Artis brushes is their density. The densely packed bristles make blending a matter of moments. Artis was born upon the recognition

Essentials: Wrist Watching
MB&F Legacy Machine No. 2 Titanium The true horologist finds inspiration in the past while looking toward the future. This year’s watch trends typify that philosophy. Timepieces are borrowing from famous watchmakers while incorporating innovative technology and a modern aesthetic. These chronographs will bring together any ensemble while giving everyone a reason to glance at your wrist. BAUME & MERCIER CLIFTON CLUB Equally elegant and sporty, the Clifton Club watch is designe

Show Boats!
A bellwether for the $36-billion U.S. boating industry, the Miami International Boat Show and Yachts Miami Beach are among the most anticipated boat shows of the year. Manufacturers from around the globe use them to debut their latest models and unveil exciting innovations in marine technology and gear. For the second year in a row, more than 100,000 boating enthusiasts from 35 countries flocked to the iconic waterside Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin on Virginia Key, where

Statements: Auto
There’s no reason you shouldn’t wear your love for your luxury auto on your sleeve—or on your accessories! From clothing to timepieces to must-have bags, there’s no shortage of stylish Mercedes-Benz and Audi collectibles to fl aunt your admiration. BURL WATCH CASE Timepieces are a main component of any working man’s ensemble. To ensure you keep your watches safe when they’re not on your wrist, store them in this Burl Watch Case by Audi. With compartments for eight watches, th


After Hours at the Met Young Members Party
Image via MetMuseum.org Attendance at the annual Young Members Party at the Metropolitan Museum of Art may be your best bet at finding a fellow art aficionado if you’re between the ages of 21 and 45. You might run into your old schoolmates from Trinity, Dalton, and Brearley, but don’t expect to see them in uniform; the dress code is “summer chic.” In the season of Hamptons lawn parties, a June social event in uptown Manhattan among art patrons is not be missed. This year’s ev


The First European Nobu Hotel
Image via NobuHotelShoreditch.com The Nobu Hotel chain first appeared in 2013 within Caesar’s Palace Hotel and Casino and the chain has only grown from there. With locations in Ibiza, Malibu, Miami, Manila, Chicago, Los Cabos, and more, it was time for the chain to expand into Europe. Shoreditch, a district of London, is to be the home for the newest Nobu Hotel, and third Nobu restaurant in London. Shoreditch has a reputation for its trendy and hipster atmosphere; its already

London Fashion Week Men's Comes to a Close
Image via Vogue.com This year’s London Fashion Week Men’s celebrates it’s fifth anniversary this past week. The biggest brands in men’s fashion showed off their newest lines and looks throughout the three days of the event. Shows by designers such as Edward Crutchley, Harry’s of London, Liam Hodges, Oliver Spencer, SONGZIO, E. Tautz, and many more filled up the schedules for the weekend. As usual, the shows were attended by celebrities such as David and Victoria Beckham, Nial


The EscarGlow Facial Treatment
Image via MuseMediSpa.com Among the constant whirlwind of fashion, beauty, and skincare trends, the snail facial stands out for its shock factor, but is there more to the slime than it seems? Snail secretion is said to contain many elements that are beneficial for skin’s texture and also anti-aging properties such as glycolic acid, carotenoids, collagen, and copper peptides. This does not mean, however, that by applying several live snails to one’s face, that these beneficial