Beverly Hills Unwraps Its Top Ten Gifts for the 2005 Holiday Season.BEVERLY HILLS Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. , Calif. -- From Tantalizing tan·ta·lize tr.v. tan·ta·lized, tan·ta·liz·ing, tan·ta·liz·es To excite (another) by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach. Treats To Extravagant ex·trav·a·gant adj. 1. Given to lavish or imprudent expenditure: extravagant members of the imperial court. 2. Exceeding reasonable bounds: extravagant demands. Autos, The Luxury Shopping Capital Of The World's Exclusive Gift List Showcases Something For Everyone, And Every "Man's Best Friend" Too Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce unveiled its much anticipated Top Ten Gift List for the 2005 Holiday Season in a press conference held today at the world-renowned world-re·nowned adj. Widely known and acclaimed. Two Rodeo rodeo (rō`dēō, rōdā`ō), public exhibition of the skill of cowboys in various activities. Events include riding broncos, riding steers, "bulldogging" steers, roping and tying steers and calves, the use of the lasso, and , located in the heart of Beverly Hills. Offering something for everyone, this year's "highbrow high·brow adj. also high·browed Of, relating to, or being highly cultured or intellectual: They only attend highbrow events such as the ballet or the opera. n. stocking stuffers" are only available in Beverly Hills and are sure to satisfy even the most discriminating dis·crim·i·nat·ing adj. 1. a. Able to recognize or draw fine distinctions; perceptive. b. Showing careful judgment or fine taste: shopper, as only Beverly Hills can. From luxurious cars and titanium titanium (tītā`nēəm, tĭ–) [from Titan], metallic chemical element; symbol Ti; at. no. 22; at. wt. 47.88; m.p. 1,675°C;; b.p. 3,260°C;; sp. gr. 4.54 at 20°C;; valence +2, +3, or +4. timepieces, to custom compacts, cupcake creations, California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). kings and canine canine or canid Any domestic or wild dog or doglike mammal (e.g., wolf, jackal, fox) in the family Canidae, found throughout the world except in Antarctica and on most ocean islands. accoutrements ac·cou·ter·ment or ac·cou·tre·ment n. 1. An accessory item of equipment or dress. Often used in the plural. 2. Military equipment other than uniforms and weapons. Often used in the plural. 3. , the highly anticipated annual gift list delivers a mix of unique and luxurious gifts that range from the affordable to the affluent. "The allure of one-of-a-kind items is the reason that people from all across the globe flock flock 1. a group of one species of animal or bird which eats or travels or is kept together, e.g. flock of sheep, of wild geese. 2. wool or cotton particles or debris used as stuffing or packing. to Beverly Hills during the holiday shopping season -- to find what can only be found in Beverly Hills," said Michael Robinson Michael Robinson may refer to:
The percentage of assets or stocks advancing relative to those unchanged or declining. Also the number of independent forecasts available per year. A stock picker forecasting returns to 100 stocks every quarter exhibits a breadth of 400, assuming each forecast is of offerings from our prominent retailers and bolstering Beverly Hills inimitable in·im·i·ta·ble adj. Defying imitation; matchless. [Middle English, from Latin inimit reputation as the world's premier shopping district." The list, compiled by Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, consists of items culled from the prestigious retail merchants and hoteliers in the city. Each item must be available in Beverly Hills during the 2005 holiday shopping season. The 2005 list includes: BEVERLY HILLS EDITION BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR-$220,000 Bentley Beverly Hills on Olympic Boulevard An incomparable blend of power, luxury and handcrafted elegance -- the Bentley Continental Flying Spur achieves unprecedented levels of space, freedom and refinement to create a vehicle of undeniable style and stature. A true sporting statement, the Beverly Hills edition will be enhanced with customized wheels and an aerodynamic package only available in Beverly Hills. DIAMOND FLOWER DANGLE EARRINGS-$210,000 Martin Katz Ltd. on Brighton Way The premiere collector and designer of vintage and contemporary jewelry, the "jeweler to the stars" has custom-designed a pair of diamond-encrusted flower earrings exclusively for Beverly Hills. These exquisite Diamond flower dangle earrings are set with 10.18 carats of light pink, light orange, cognac, and yellow pear shape, marquise, and fancy-shaped diamonds in addition to 341 "micro set" white diamonds. PANERAI LUMINOR CHRONO 1000M SLYTECH WATCH-$10,200 Officine Panerai on Brighton Way Panerai has dedicated this special edition of the Chrono 1000M to Sylvester 'Sly' Stallone, who was involved in the design phase of the watch. Adapted to professional use, and designed to face the hidden dangers of the deep with a helium valve and "screwdown" chronograph push-pieces, each titanium-encased timepiece has the autograph signature of Sylvester Stallone. THE BEVERLY HILTON PLUSH PILLOW-TOP BED & LUXURY BEDDING-$4,500 The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Wilshire Boulevard The Beverly Hilton's inspired guest rooms express the best of relaxed, California living. Catering to the vision of convenience and comfort, with pillow-top mattresses, down-filled comforters, and imported European linens, The Beverly Hilton Hotel brings California comfort into the home. The Beverly Hilton Plush Pillow-Top California King bed & box spring plus king pillows, down comforter, shams, pillow cases, duvet cover, sheets, a star bed throw and a custom leather headboard will transform any bedroom into a Five-Star Suite. Maid service not included. COLOMBO DREAM FACTORY CASHMERE HAMMOCK SET-$3,200 Saks Fifth Ave on Wilshire Boulevard Designed exclusively for Saks Fifth Ave's "Wild About Cashmere" promotion, this designer hammock is the ultimate in comfort and style for those looking for backyard bliss. The hand-woven, braided cashmere hammock includes five cashmere pillows and a cashmere throw. GOYARD DOG BOWL & CASE-$1,490 Barneys New York on Wilshire Boulevard Perfect for the jet-setting canine who demands luxury at every turn, this elegant, traveling hard case folds out to reveal two stainless-steel dog bowls for meals on the go. Goyard's signature design complements the classically chic style that will have "Rover" rolling over in delight as the pampered pup dines in style. WOODEN BOX SET OF FOUR PERUVIAN VICUNA SCARVES-$1,298 Brooks Brothers on Rodeo Drive Made from the world's finest fleece, also termed the "Gold of the Andes," this downy-soft wool, harvested from the back and neck of the Peruvian vicunas, results in an exquisite set of luxurious scarves that redefine comfort and warmth. Each set includes a certificate ensuring that the material has been collected according to the standards set by the Convention on International Trade for Endangered Species. THE BACCARATINI-$185 The Blvd at Regent Beverly Wilshire on Wilshire Boulevard The famed crystal maker has teamed up with the Regent Beverly Wilshire's new restaurant, The Blvd, to create Beverly Hill's most expensive martini, the Baccaratini. The new drink of choice for the established elite and aspiring up-and-comers alike, the special bar menu provides the ultimate in luxury and indulgence by taking a great cocktail and making it into something grand. The Baccaratini menu features four cocktails served in color-coordinating Baccarat Crystal Vega martini glasses: Dirty Martini in a Baccarat Clear Crystal glass, Cosmopolitan Martini in a Baccarat Ruby glass, Green Apple Martini in a Baccarat Olive glass and the Bombay Sapphire Gin Martini in a Baccarat Sapphire glass. The price includes the Baccarat Crystal Vega martini glass as a souvenir of the luxurious evening. BEVERLY HILLS CUSTOM COMPACT-$85 MakeUp! Bobbe Joy on Beverly Drive Bobbe Joy's custom Beverly Hills Compact enhances beauty that is always present, and is the quintessential Make Up "Survival Kit" for today's "on the go" woman. The choice of Make up artists and both Hollywood's young and old, Bobbe Joy's latest creation pays subtle homage to Beverly Hills regulars with Burr-berry and Fair-a-glamo eye shadow, Pliner-liner and Wolfgang Pucker lip gloss. Now every woman can achieve a look, which is as sophisticated, sensual and polished as Beverly Hills. HOLIDAY CUPCAKES-$19.50 Sprinkles Cupcakes on Little Santa Monica Boulevard Baked fresh every day, Sprinkles Cupcakes are made with the highest quality ingredients: sweet cream butter, bittersweet Callebaut Chocolate and Nielsen-Massey pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla. Treat-seekers of Beverly Hills will enjoy the special holiday cupcake flavors of peppermint, eggnog, pumpkin and carrot. Each is topped with signature custom sugar designs or real chocolate sprinkles from France. Sprinkles Cupcakes are a sophisticated swirl on an old-fashioned classic. ABOUT BEVERLY HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce is the unrivaled authority of business -- advocating on its behalf, anticipating trends, advancing knowledge, creating innovative practices that inspire and invigorate in·vig·or·ate tr.v. in·vig·or·at·ed, in·vig·or·at·ing, in·vig·or·ates To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to; animate: "A few whiffs of the raw, strong scent of phlox invigorated her" , and embodying a professional conscience conscience, sense of moral awareness or of right and wrong. The concept has been variously explained by moralists and philosophers. In the history of ethics, the conscience has been looked upon as the will of a divine power expressing itself in man's judgments, an . The second-largest Chamber of Commerce in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County, Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce has been leading businesses to success since 1923. For more information visit http://www.beverlyhillschamber.com. |
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