1. France’s contemporary coastal charm makes Muse Hôtel De Luxe a temple of desired décor, providing ample inspiration for your home. www.muse-hotels.com

2. This Frozen Water sculpture by Amanda Brisbane adds a cool, refreshing look to any room. www.neimanmarcus.com

3. The personal touch of interior designer Kristin Drohan transforms homes into artistic abodes. www decorati.com

4. Using charismatic colour coordination, designer Chad Hoeft brings even the most monotonous rooms together. www.decorati.com

5. Chase those depressing decorative blues away with this bold Chenaux Classic Sofa. www.instyle-decor.com

6. From 1968, this handsome black-and-white photo of Roger Moore is as sophisticated as it is timeless. www.ralphlauren.com

7. There’s no horsing around with this exceptional equestrian Aluminum Horse Sculpture. www.instyle-decor.com

8. Hatch a new look with this brass and bronze Grand Egg and Palm Lamp. www.instyle-decor.com

Brumani Earrings
Your life will be anything but simple with these white gold, white diamond Brumani earrings with smoky and pink quartz stones. www.brumani.com

Brumani Ring
An elegant cluster of glistening gems set in pristinely polished white gold, this marvellous Brumani ring will turn heads at those formal spring galas. www.brumani.com

Matthew Campbell Laurenza Earrings
With three tiers of dangling pink sapphires, these lovely pavé drop earrings from M.C.L. by Matthew Campbell Laurenza will have you sparkling under the soft lights of those sultry summer events. www.mcldesign.net

Semi-transparent Gown
Embroidered with royal blue floral arrangements, this flowing, semi-transparent gown is a graceful display of divine beauty that is sure to floor potential suitors. www.abedmahfouz.com

Sutra Earrings
These eye-catching Sutra earrings rest bold pink tourmaline gems on a fantastic field of petite diamonds. Become a Jewel of India with these fabulous accessories. www.sutrajewels.com

Cocktail Dress
As if from a chic contemporary ballet, Abed Mahfouz dazzles audiences with glittering gold on this frilly and unforgettable cocktail dress. www.abedmahfouz.com

Abed Mahfouz Soft-pink Gown
Designer Abed Mahfouz adds a refined touch of elegance to AltaRomAltaModa with this graceful, soft-pink gown. So stunning, even Cinderella would be jealous.

Le Vian Earrings
Sparkling with soft and sweet colour, a sizeable cotton candy amethyst is draped with pink topaz and chocolate diamonds on these dazzling earrings from Le Vian. www.levian.com

Summer Dress
Soft champagne-coloured fabric gracefully dances around the body, while feathery frills accent the single-shouldered strap of this darling summer dress. This light and breezy outfit showcases the splendid designs and beautiful mind of Tony Ward, and is certainly worth raising a glass to. www.tonyward.net

Amrapali Cuff
Sharp pink tourmaline triangles blend beautifully with the gold frame of this marvellous Amrapali cuff. This golden band will make you the centre of attention at any black-tie affair.
www.amrapalijewels.com

Tony Ward Cocktail Dress
A flock of wildly scattered and silky squares juxtapose sophisticated yet sexy embroidery on this unique cocktail dress from Tony Ward. www.tonyward.net

Tony Ward Gown
Tony Ward’s smart and sophisticated style radiates from this elegant piece of haute couture – an ideal piece for any formal affair. www.tonyward.net

Pavé Drop Earrings
An endless array of sapphires and diamonds rival the evening’s twinkling twilight on these gorgeous pavé drop earrings. www.vivre.com

Christian Louboutin Pumps
Electrify the night with Christian Louboutin’s sparkling Swarovski Crystal-encrusted peep-toe pumps. www.net-a-porter.com

Unabashed by bright colours, earthy prints and subtle hints, Riva chose to satisfy, rather than taunt, an audience that yearns to be fashionably fulfilled.

Italian designer Riva has a talent for timeless bridal wear that notably transcends through each of his collections. With an impressive ability to esthetically enhance the female structural physique, Riva proves to also have the refined eye of an architect.

www.altaroma.it

Pellar Estates Toast to a beautiful day at Peller Estates. Overlooking picturesque vineyards, Pellar Estates invites you to take your palate on a delicious adventure.www.peller.com

Elements Spa Experience the beauty of Elements Spa, a premium fitness studio and upscale spa boutique. Discover ultimate tranquility for your body and soul. www.elementsfitnesstoronto.com

Carlos Miele Brazilian designer Carlos Miele embodies urban style with rich colours in his chic summer 2010 collection. Celebrate summer with this fuchsia silk and charmeuse party dress. www.carlosmiele.com.br

Cuixmala Villas Surrounded by breathtaking views of natural vegetation and crystal-clear waters, the Cuixmala villas in Mexico are a must-stay. A striking style will entrance you, as a personal butler and courteous staff satisfy your every whim. www.cuixmala.com

Sylvia Weinstock Sweet sensations reach a higher level with Sylvia Weinstock’s beautiful blooming layered cake. Transform your delicious dream into reality. www.sylviaweinstock.com

Siversea Cruises Explore sparkling shores onboard the luxurious Siversea cruise. Set sail on this lavish experience with optimal service and great amenities, while discovering the beauty of land and sea.  www.silversea.com

1. This Amazon printed two-piece screams savage seduction. Mix and match the cheetah-printed bikini bottom with a beaded bandeau swim top or a coral missy halter.

2. Slip into this asymmetrical Selva Negra number for an extra splash of detail. This safari piece was made to trim and slim your silhouette.

3. Sunbathe in the soft touch of Aguaclara’s silk cover-up. Pair this sensational sheer top with a pair of shorts by the waterfront.

4. Explore nature’s finest with the soft linen cover-up from Aguaclara’s Brisa Fresca collection. The angelic bell sleeved top has the perfect texture to achieve a light sun-kissed tan.

5. Shimmering seashells are mirrored on this feminine silver mermaid bikini. Lined with a pastel tinsel floral band, the purple and teal detailing blends beauty with a modern metallic texture.

www.aguaclara-swimwear.com

1. An amorous disposition by Spanish designer Alma Alguilar, this floating frock mends broken hearts at Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week. www.almaaguilar.com

2. A wave of fierce femininity and bold sexual power stuns the crowd at the Oi Fashion Rocks Fashion Show in Brazil. Even Sean “Diddy” Combs couldn’t shake his gaze off this gallant, one-shouldered Versace evening dress. www.oifashionrocks.com, www.versace.com

3. Crystal and Blue Topaz Earrings Like a diamond in the sky, these triple-tiered earrings – set in 14-karat gold vermeil – gleam with rock crystal.  www.vivre.com

4. The cold shoulder turns sultry in this silk Javier Larrainzar gown, which touches to the ground in 1920s glamour. www.pasarelacibeles.hola.com

5. The Glitterati Translucent and gossamer-like, this assemblage of sophistication is frozen with metallic edge, quartz crystals and chromatic nuances. Designer Hannibal Laguna describes his Face to Face collection that debuted at Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week as: “Subtle and sensual, delicate and dazzling.” www.hannibal-laguna.com

Bursting with personality and incomparable creativity, Fellman has created quite the name for herself, becoming the new secret weapon of the interior design realm. A true artisan, the design diva reinvents herself time and time again, not only designing for residences, but also creating her own décor pieces. With an extensive background in environmental theatre and fashion design, Fellman’s past lives had her producing plays, designing sets and creating her very own tongue-in-cheek clothing line called Chest n Drawers, which she made from vintage bed spreads and pillow cases. Most recognized for her immensely popular scarf-draped chandeliers and chairs, each of her designs is ornate and original, revealing a little piece of who she is.

This is instantly clear when visiting her showroom on South Cloverdale Avenue in L.A. “We change the showroom so drastically that it takes on a whole new persona every time and customers don’t even recognize it,” says Fellman. “We’ve gone from chinoiserie to rock star, to whimsical and cheeky, and we apply the fabrics and colours so that our clients can visualize what they’ll look like in a home setting.” Right now, the showroom is decorated with a brand new collection based on the timeless designs of Celia Birtwell and Cecil Beaton. “I basically write a whole new script every time I start a project.”

Adored by her clients and peers for her down-to-earth spirit and impeccable vision, Suzan Fellman is a master of her craft. “I am so lucky to be able to create beauty every single day,” she shares.

www.suzanfellman.com

Cole Haan
You can practically smell the rich scent of leather right outside its doors. Cole Haan’s leathered goods are the only way to go for accessories and stunning handbags. Not to mention, top tennis player Maria Sharapova has just signed with Cole Haan, sporting its gorgeous line of footwear combined with Nike cushioning technology for both fashion and comfort. www.colehaan.com

Abitare
Revamp your space with clean-cut edges and gorgeous lighting. Just one Abitare piece has the power to transform the vista of your personal space. www.abitareusa.com

Stuart Weitzman
Slide your soles into elegant footwear from Stuart Weitzman. The brand’s signature uses of unconventional materials such as cork, Lucite, vinyl, wallpaper and 24-karat gold results in modern, stylish shoes with distinct designs. Quality is ensured, as a team of 80 craftsmen oversees the production of every stunning pair. www.stuartweitzman.com

That’s exactly what designer Carolyn Rodney does with her wildly popular, self-titled jewelry line. “I love to see my ideas materialize into objects,” she says. “It’s amazing to turn an inspiration into a finished product; it feels like magic.” Rodney transforms the beauty she finds around her to create some of the most exquisite pieces of jewelry on the market, which have won the praises of celebrities such as Tara Banks and Charlize Theron. Showcasing immaculate gems made with ancient Indian techniques, accessorizing with Carolyn Rodney is bound to turn heads.

Rodney’s jewelry career began just two years ago with a trip to Jaipur, India. “I just fell in love with the traditional Indian jewelry,” she recalls. “I designed a couple of pieces and had them made while I was there, and when I came back, everyone was asking where I got them.” Realizing that she could make a career out of this newfound passion, Rodney teamed up with some Indian jewelry manufacturers and created her first line.

Today, all of Rodney’s pieces continue to be made in India, which calls for a great deal of jet-setting. Often spending months at a time in India, the designer manages to divide her time between her home in New York, her native London, and India. “Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and can’t remember which country I’m in,” she laughs.

Flawlessly balancing beauty and brains, this talented artisan’s hobbies include collecting vintage fashion pieces and studying metaphysics. Many of her pieces also incorporate her passion for philosophy, making each of her designs a reflection of herself. “There is always a specific, underlying meaning behind the colours and numbers that I use in my designs,” reveals Rodney. “I also like to incorporate a lot of sacred geometries, and follow mathematical ratios and patterns.” Perhaps one of Rodney’s most signature detail is the flower of life that she includes in many of her designs. “Even if the person wearing it doesn’t notice any of this, it’s all very significant to me, because everything I make has to make sense on some level.”

With a melodic English accent, Rodney tells me that she often uses her own life experiences as the creative fuel behind her designs. Inspired by a book called Flying Saucers by famous psychiatrist Carl Jung, best known for his theories of psychological archetypes and the collective unconscious, Rodney created an entire collection to resemble the mystical contraptions. “Jung’s theory isn’t really about aliens and UFOs,” she explains. “It relays a deeper message about the planet, which really resonated with me.” Another collection is based on a much more personal experience. “When I broke up with my boyfriend of 11 years, I was always crying, so everything I designed during that time was in the shape of a teardrop,” she shares. Luckily, India not only led Rodney to a successful and fulfilling career, but was also the backdrop to her new love story with fiancé, Raghav Bagaria, whom she is set to marry within the year. So will she be designing her own engagement ring? “I want to, but he wants to choose it himself,” she laughs. “We had a big argument over this, but I think we’re going to design it together!”

www.carolynrodney.com

And as for the ultimate castle in the sky: easily operated complications integrated with sheer beauty define the high-end watches that de GRISOGONO is most famous for.

“I’m in love with all kinds of stones because they will last forever. It’s not that they cost money or that they are rare – it’s the tone of colour that they have that when I look at them, they give me joy,” says Gruosi, 56.

There’s an utter richness and sexiness to Gruosi’s work; every design sensually curves and flows into a memorizing fashion, adding light and energy to a woman or man’s aura. An oriental sumptuousness spills into a contemporary or classic style in brown gold; awe-inspiring collectibles infused with milky-coloured diamonds and pink gold exude an opulent baroque technique, all while the Beirut-born artist proves that pushing traditional jewellery styling to the limit is his strong suit.

After spending his childhood in Florence, Italy with his Italian mother, Gruosi moved to London, England to pursue a career in the jewellery industry. He quickly landed a prestigious position at Harry Winston, where he managed the American jeweller’s creations in Saudi Arabia for three years.

During this time, the Harry Winston brand was booming as much as Saudi Arabia’s oil supply.

An interlude at Bulgari Precious Trading gave him the opportunity to travel, and he became the first representative to sell the highly anticipated Bulgari jewellery collections across the globe. Then one day in 1993, Gruosi decided that it was time for him to make a name for himself. “I wanted to be free; I wanted to do what I wanted to do,” says Gruosi, who had first dipped his feet in the jewellery industry as an assistant to a Florentine jeweller at the mere age of 18.

To Geneva he went, where he opened the first de Grisogono store with two other partners. With the self-effacing plan of having a simple, quiet store, Gruosi was astonished when his creations shot to international acclaim.

His wild imagination capitulated him to fame with his successful 1996 Black Diamond collection. Everyone loved the idea of wearing a timepiece that reflected the other side of a diamond’s beauty: dark and mysterious.

To this day, the 2000 debut of his first watch, Instrumento N°Uno, is still his bestseller.

With his passion to research new materials to fit his unimaginable visions, Gruosi has mastered his ability to revamp the art of melding precious stones and gold together.

“When I first started, I had two associates. I had all these strange ideas. I wanted to create jewellery, to produce it. But the associates left me after six months because they thought I was a bit crazy – they were scared of my craziness. I think they regret it now,” he reflects.

Fast forward a decade, and today he is leading one of the world’s most luxurious brands.

Beautiful women across the world are in absolute adoration of him. Celebrities clasp his magical necklaces around their necks; bracelets and timepieces around their wrists; and earrings on their ears just before they sashay across the red carpet. When de GRISOGONO sponsored the Hollywood Domino Tournament in California to support the Art of Elysium organization earlier this year, lauded actresses such as Demi Moore and Charlize Theron sparkled with his sophisticated creations. In Sex and the City, the character Miranda played by Cynthia Nixon wears a stunning pair of de GRISOGONO earrings, during a riveting scene in the popular movie.

And with countless de GRISOGONO boutiques found across the world, which will soon include cosmopolitan Dubai, historical Athens, and the lavish French Alps – de GRISOGONO’s reach is limitless. This is a great pleasure and recurring surprise to Gruosi.

“I never thought I could be a creator. I never thought I could have all these shops, and most of all, I never thought my brand would become one of the hottest in the business. If someone told me my life would be like this 15 years ago, I would have laughed,” he says.

The inspiration behind each piece Gruosi envisions is as simple as his outlook on life. “I’ve always been inspired by whatever I have around me – it can be a lamp, it can be an ashtray … each time I have an idea I just have to put it on paper. Then I make some changes, and sometimes I don’t.”

www.degrisogono.com