Aston Martin Centenary Week continues with the Wilton House Classics Supercar Show. 4th August 13. The Earl of Pembroke”s beautiful house is 3 miles west of Cathedral city of Salisbury.

Guards Polo Club. Smiths Lawn Bowl 2-4 Aug.13. Starts 3pm.

Goodwood. Glorious Goodwood race meeting until 3rd August 2013. Top class horse racing in idyllic surroundings, overlooking the Sussex Downs. 

Goodwood race course, with the breathtaking view across the top of the Sussex Downs. Glorious Goodwood race meeting until 3rd August 2013.

Sizzling cool fashion for Autumn 2013 Harvey Nichols London. Desert tones of sand, khaki and silvered greys  for short brocade shift dress, trimmed with slinky grey ostrich feathers around the hem, & a “tomb-raider”  jewelled neckline

Tom Ford.  Swank & sway for an exciting new Autumn collection. Scintillating Black & white knit, beaded & fringed for allure. New, sexy black marble Flagship store has opened, this week, on Sloane Street London.Tom Ford launches commemorative fragrance – London for London scent will be available exclusively from the new Flagship store……………..

Tom Ford striding out with swank & sway. Scintillating black & white knitwear, beaded & fringed. Exceptional & brilliant Autumn/Winter 13. New sexy black marble flagship store has opened this week on Sloane Street, London.                                Best of Luck Mr Ford

Roberto Cavalli, Italian designer’s striking black & white print embellished with red digital flower print and glamourous red fox fur. One way of stopping the traffic !   For Autumn 2013. Black Marble & glass for Roberto Cavalli’s recently opened flagship store, on Sloane Street London.

Christian Dior. Voluptuous Red roses present Christian Dior jewellery accessories for Autumn 2013.

Buccellati, the Milanese jewellers has named July 9th 2013, Thierry Andretta as its new CEO. Most recently CEO of Lanvin, the Paris fashion house, where he doubled sales to 236 million euros in 4 years. Buccellati is known for its delicate signature gold lace & diamond earrings & necklaces. Andretta told Reuteurs the Brand will develop its watch business. The announcement came a few months after Italian Private Equity Fund, Clessidra took a majority share in Buccellati.

Pomellato, Italian jeweller. 4th jewellery brand in Europe. Pomellato store,via san Pietro all’orto 17 Milan. In April 2013 Pomellato signed an Agreement that saw Kering Group became a major player in the future of Pomellato. Kering (Frenchman, Francois-Henri Pinault’s Group known previously as PPR)are also the backers of Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Sergio Rossi.Present in more than 120 countries Kering generated revenues of 9.7 billion euros for 2012, with 33.000 employees.

Pomellato rings. Modern, chic & sexy, worn by elegant women the World over. 4th Jewellery brand in Europe.  Pomellato created initially by Pino Rabolini in 1967, in Italy, building on generations of goldsmiths. Using fine craftsmanship, gold & beautiful stones. Simple designs, Unique blends of stone colours made the Brand instantly recognisable. Pomellato part of the Kering (formerly PPR )group since April 2013

Burano island, quiet & romantic, on the Venice Lagoon. Typical colourful houses for the local fishermen, glass makers, & lace makers. global grasshopper.com

Elizabeth Taylor in a still from the Joseph L. Mankiewitz 1963 film Cleopatra. Auction of Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s stunning  jewels and divine cocktail dresses announced by Luciens Auctions Beverley Hills, Oct.12th.2013.

Falcon Head dress. From the Mankiewitz film Cleopatra. Photo released  by Juliens Auctions to Reuters for editorial purposes. Auction of Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s effects , costumes, jewellery, etc, due October 12 Juliens Auctions Beverley Hills, California.

Russian Bolshoi Ballet presented by Victor Hochhauser, for the 50th Anniversary Season at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Swan Lake launches the season with 8 performances from 29th July 2013. Spell binding Swan Lake, music by Tchaikovsky. Ekaterina Shipulina photo Damir Yusupov.

Ramsgate Marina, near Dover in Kent. View  seen from the terrace of the Royal Temple Yacht Club. One of the rare yacht clubs whose Members have the right to hoist the Blue Ensign.

Polzeath, Cornwall. Golden sands & blue seas for a glorious summer’s day. Approx 3 hours by car from London.

Waterfont view over the sea, Idle Rock Hotel, St Mawes, Cornwall. Hotel owned by Aston Martin Chairman David Richards & his wife, Karen. 

Mercedes Benz owners will be able to access a new Private Viewing area @ 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed  12/14 July, “Keyholder Club”. Latest Mercedes Benz models will be on view.incl. A45AMG. E63AMG. SLS.AMB Black.  New S Class available to view 3 months before it goes on sale in UK.  The Mercedes AMG Petonas F.1.Team will be there to with drivers Lewis Hamilton & Nico Rosberg showing what the latest cars can do.                       Leo Wilkinson The Telegraph.

Lagoon Velvet Lagoon. Anna Paola Cibin Venetian artist who creates shimmering velvet tapestries. Here harmonies of aqua & silver, reflecting waters of the Lagoon in Venice.

Opera Festival at Longborough, Wagner’s “Der Ring des Nibelungen”, conducted by Anthony Negus, has had excellent reviews. 500 seat Country House Opera in the Heart of the Cotswolds,near Stow on the Wold. Puccini’s “La Boheme” will also be played. 2013 Opera Festival until 27 July 2013. Opera Mag.

AMPHITRYON Hotel, in historic Nafplion, former capital city,  in the Peloponnese. Bathed in gold sunlight, view overlooking the blue sea & fortified isle of Bourtzi. Hotel Decorated to a high standard, with marble bathrooms, TV & Internet access.

Bovey Castle, Dartmoor National Park, Devon. Glamorous Country House Getaway offering lots of outdoor activities. Golf Course. Hawking etc

Bovey Castle, Devon, Dartmoor National Park. S.W. U.K.  Romantic venue can be hired for weddings.

Bovey Castle, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, glamorous Adam inspired decor.

Bovey Castle, Dartmoor National Park, Devon. Exclusive Volga Linens from Russia.

Bovey Castle, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, view of indoor swimming pool.

Impressive Billiards table complete with over head lights,available to view,pre Auction 10 July. @ Christies South Kensington, London.

Antonio Pappano , supermaestro,  conducts the Santa Cecilia Orchestra ,for a programme of Verdi,for the Italian composer’s bicentenary  at the BBC PROMS, Albert Hall, London July 19&20 2013.  Pappano conducts Simon Boccanegra,   @ Royal Opera House, Covent Garden to July 16th.  Then Pappano is off to the Salzburg Festival to conduct Verdi’s Don Carlo.                                 Image Laurie Lewis.The Times.

Valentino. Soft browns & greys for cashmere coats trimmed with sable fur, tiny seed pearls and gold & bronze baroque motifs. Design team Maria Grazia Chiuri & Pierpaolo Piccioli. Photo Pascal le Segretan. Getty Images.

Taking place in the uber chic seaside resort of Deauville, 2 hours from Paris. Deauville Summer Thorough Bred Sales. Arqana announced last nite,DAY 1 aggregate sales of 2.243.500 euro  2013 against 4.162.250. euro for same period 2012.    However, 138 Thoroughbreds offered in 2013 against 266 Thoroughbreds in 2012.                              91 Thoroughbreds sold in 2013 against 198 sold in 2012. Sales 2-4 July.2013. Deauville has 2 splended race courses which offer plenty of racing during July & august. Plus smart Polo matches.

Elie Saab Winter Couture 2013/2014.  Paris  Couture Fashion Week. Romantic Silver lace for a fairy princess. The Windsor Star.

Martin Margiela Couture for Winter 2013/2014. Vintage jeans & knee hi boots, worn with diamonte mask. Paris Couture Fashion Week. Photo Isadore Montag.

Jean Paul Gaultier. Dramatic Couture dress, beaded top with power sleeves, silk swirling skirt for maximum rave, topped with tyrolean  hat. Paris Couture Fashion Week.

Paris Couture Week. Giambattista Valli. Photo AP

Paris Couture Week. Armani Prive cream sequin jacket gleams backstage, very Gatsby. Photo Alfredo Piola.

Sensational Ancient Antiquities treasure. Reverse of a Greek red figure cup. 500-470 BC. Attributed to Triptolemus painter, & to the potter Python. Clay. Diameter 29.5. 37cmsX10.6cms. Jean David Cahn.AG. Gallery Basel, Switzerland. Presented @ Masterpiece. French Railways SNCF/SBB Lyria service, high speed TGV trains travel regularly to Switzerland. Paris – Basel an amazing 3 hours. Paris – Lausanne 3.hrs 39mins. Paris-Zurich 4hours.

Jean David Cahn AG presents, at Masterpiece, an amazing  470 BC Antique Greek, reverse decor cup.Red figure cup attributed to Triptolemus painter, & to the potter Python. Clay. 37cmsX10.6cms. Diameter 29.5.cms.  Jean David Cahn will be holding their next Ancient Antiquities Auction Saturday 9th November 2013, in Basel, Switzerland.  Regular SNCF/SBB Lyria service TGV hi-speed trains from Paris to Basel direct. Incredible 3 hours, direct.Paris-Zurich 4hours direct.

CHANEL COUTURE WINTER 2013/2014 In a decor of decadence and decay & modernism a Metropolis in a chaotic  dream. Set in the enormous glass palace, Le Grand Palais near the Seine in Paris.

Chanel Couture for Winter 2013/2014 presented today in the Grand Palais, Paris. Stunning £10.000 dresses in a dreamlike decor of a Metropolis of decadence & decay……….Like a scene from Oscar nominated film “Children of Men” by  the Mexican Director Alfonso Cuaron, starring Clive Owen. An absorbing film. Photo Evening Standard.

Hotel Meurice, mirrored lounge, sumptuous hotel with marvellous rooftop, restaurant over looking the  Tuileries Gardens. Rue de Rivoli, Paris. Models waiting to go on the catwalk. Rami Al Ali  Couture show for Winter 2013/2014. Photo Gareth Cattermole. Images Getty.

Rami Al Ali Paris Couture show for Winter 2013/2014. “On aura tout vu” diamonte skull bag. Inspired by Damien Hirst ? Gareth Cattermole photo. Getty/Images

Atelier Versace Couture uses black on black for this Winter’s Couture collection. Crocodile, Mink, Swarovski crystal. Dramatic black on black crystal, & see thru tulle detailing.  Naomi Campbell strides out in dramatic style during the cat walk show in Paris.  Daily Telegraph.

Atelier Versace Couture. Donatella Versace sends out highly skilful raunchy Goth looks for her Winter 13/14 collection. Starring balck & white. Warhol inspiration Glittering black on black crystal. Lacey tulle detailing for alluring see thru looks. Billing model Naomi Campbell for the first time in 15 years, as she opens the show here.

Chanel Haute Couture. Winter 2013/2014. Cool black  sweater with zip cuff detail, & sparkly silver 1950’s inspiration short skater’s skirt, low slung wide belt, worn over dark grey leggings. Voue Italia.

Chanel Winter Haute Couture 2013/2014.  Black silver lame & lace for a Goth Princess.    Vogue Italia