luxury

With the temperatures dropping and the winds picking up, winter is well on its way, which can only mean one thing: cashmere. The lusciously soft fabric is making its yearly arrival and we have taken a notice to this year's lovely selections. For Him: Hermes is offering a lovely selection of men's cashmere mufflers in an array of playful colors and styles. We especially love the 8" x 86" 100% cashmere scarf in...

Michelle Obama's Naeem Kahn gown drew the most gasps at the Obamas' first state dinner last week, but it is her jewelry that is getting a second look. The first lady wore sparkling, shoulder-dusting earrings by luxury jeweler Bochic to the dinner, which honored the Prime Minister of India and his wife. The earrings, which the company says are one of a kind, featured rose cut diamonds, amber and tourmaline. "When we designed the earrings we wanted to integrate both Eastern and Western design elements," designer David Joseph said in a news release. "We were drawn to the orange hue of the natural amber...

A year's worth of waiting has come to an end: Neiman Marcus's highly anticipated annual Christmas Book is now available for browsing and buying. This year's book is full of everything from designer duds to high tech gadgets . Whether it's a couture frock that you're after, or a C.F. Martin & Co. guitar, this year's Christmas Book has what you want (and need!). Here are our picks: For Him: Either the 2010 Jaguar XJL Supercharged Neiman Marcus Edition for the car enthusiast, or the Maker's Mark Distiller Experience for the man who loves learning about his drink as much as sipping it. Price: $105,000 and $7,500 For Her: Choose from lush,...