Verve captures the outpouring of luxurious buys that are poised to flood the market.

SATIN-STRAPPED TIME

The brand that ticks with jewelled precision, Piaget, has clocked in yet another winner with its Piaget Altiplano XL. From the Garden of the Senses collection, the dial is set in white gold with brilliant cut diamonds. A black satin strap is an added attraction. A bouquet of magical moments.

Pricing: Rs 1,387,500/-.

PRISTINE SPARKLE

The latest jewels in the InStyle Jewellery repertoire are attention grabbing chandelier earrings. In white gold studded with diamonds, the drops are eye-catching with a hint of colourful stone. Ornament of infinite sparkle.

Pricing: Rs 1,62,249/-.

LIQUID POUT

The latest offering from the name that has perfected the art of cosmetic miracles, L’Oréal, is the Glam Shine Holographic Liquid Lipstick. A show-stopping pout is ensured with the holographic technology that provides a glossier finish to the lips. Technology that guarantees the perfect radiant pucker.

Pricing: Rs 450/- for Shine Holographic.

FURNISHED ELEGANCE

The Muse, the creatively designed studio for furniture, lighting and accessories, boasts of superb international quality furniture designed by Rano Singh Jaipuria. Must be visited by those planning on elegant and modern interiors with superior class, straightforward lines and faultless proportions.

MONSOON MAGIC

The sophisticated environs of The Leela, Goa, invites guests to revel in the magical monsoon in undiluted luxury. A three-night package awaits those wanting to escape into the stylish haven of the hotel’s super exclusive Pavilion Room, Lagoon Suite or the Lagoon Deluxe Suite. A red carpet welcome and access to the casino along with other indulgences await patrons of spellbinding luxury and comfort. When it rains, it pours!

Pricing: USD 720/- for the Lagoon Deluxe Suite.

ART OF OPULENCE

A unique dinner service that complements diverse dining room interiors, De Lamerie, UK, enhances the dining experience. The pioneer of creatively crafted dinnerware, it combines the latest technical advances with traditional sensibilities that results in peerless tableware and dining accessories. Finely etched ceramics and dinnerware are part of the brand's signature collection. A vision of subtle luxury.

Pricing: price on request.

COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW

Mohira, the destination for elegant diamonds for women with dazzling taste, is home to a versatile range of diamond-studded jewels. The iridescence from the group’s Rainbow Collection is courtesy the ring, crafted in 18 carat gold and studded with diamonds and multi sapphires. Hues of the rainbow encircled in glitter.

Pricing: Rs 25,500/-.

SUN-KISSED ODE

Nina Ricci’s Spring-Summer collection for 2005 offers a tribute to the sun-drenched sophistication of the French Riviera. Encompassing must-have cosmetic treasures, the Double End Eye Pencil is the Star Guest of this collection. With two fabulously coloured tips, it fulfils all possible cosmetic necessities for the eyes, from kohl to shimmering eyeshadow. A glamorous gaze is now just a touch away.

Pricing: price on request.

SPIRIT OF HAPPINESS

A watch that teases even as it tells time, the Happy Spirit timepiece from Chopard has a black dial in concentric rings. Encased in white gold set with diamonds, it consists of a movable diamond that dazzles at the centre of the watch. Time told in glittering style.

Pricing: Rs 1,649,675/-.

DAZZLING DROPS

Moksh bedazzles this season with a sparkling collection of earrings – from the more traditional jhumkis and balis to chandeliers, stilettos and hoops. Elegantly crafted pieces studded with a variety of diamonds, pearls, precious and semi-precious stones are surefire attention grabbers. Precious sparklers of incandescent glory.

Pricing: price on request.

POLISHED SHEEN

L’Oréal’s nail enamels that depart from the conventional matte and gloss shades, are the latest handy delights from the cosmetic giant. The La Collection comprises hip hues and uber glam sophistication. Comprising precious mini varnishes of metallic shine to hologram shimmers and glittering colours, the range is for the experimental and adventurous.

Pricing: Rs 225/-.

SMOOTH SENSATION

In a perfect union of cosmetics and technology, Shiseido offers luxurious pampering to the skin. Combining smooth textures and aromatic fragrances, Shiseido Benefiance Enriched Balancing Softener moisturises and nourishes the skin with lavish care. A youthful glow ensured with smooth style.

Pricing: Rs 2250/- for 150 ml.

ESSENCE OF RAIN

Packaged in a perfectly sculpted raindrop-shaped vial, La Prairie’s Silver Rain captures the perfect blend of fantasy and reality, in a luxurious fragrance evocative of femininity. Exquisite notes combine together in a perfume that is mesmerising in its natural aroma. Drops of rain encased in a bottle.

Pricing: Rs 6,500/- for 50 ml.

SCENTS OF ENCHANTMENT

Paris d’Yves Saint Laurent is all set to tease your delicate senses with the limited edition New Spring Time fragrance. The perfume celebrates the theme of enchantment in a triple treat of roses that diffuse a fruity essence in the air with the promise of spring. A floral bouquet in bloom.

Pricing: Rs 2360/- for 125 ml.

MULTI-HUED GLITTER

Notandas & Sons, the jewellery house of glorious rocks, rings in yet another stunner. A ring, set with round, brilliant cut diamonds with colourful, semi-precious stones in 18 carat gold rhodium polish, is a definite winner. A must-have for that coveted dazzle.

Pricing: price on request.

HANDY FANTASY

Montblanc’s leathered lineage can revel in another winning successor in the Montblanc Meisterstück collection. Baggage that claims instant attraction with clients includes clutch bags and overnight cases that redefine modern chic. Corporate fashion takes on new meaning with the briefcases and laptop bags on offer. Subtle style in textured softness.

Pricing: price on request.

FRAGRANCE ON DISPLAY

La Galleria, a flagship boutique that houses a variety of intoxicating scents under its elegant roof, nosed its way into the Indian markets last year. A plethora of perfumes share shelf space at this boutique providing an unparalleled shopping experience to those with a discerning palate for smells. Stylishly scented.

ITALIAN CONNECTION

Delicious Italian cuisine in all its local glory is now at your doorstep…well, almost…with the Hyatt Regency’s Italian restaurant, Stax. It boasts regional coastal cuisine as well as homemade pasta preparations in an interactive culinary set-up. A genuine Italian feast to tantalise refined tastes.