Whether you’ve been handling a lot at work or at home, you may be burned out. A luxury vacation would be just what you need. To make sure you plan the best one, we’ve discussed several things you should consider. Let’s get to them. 

Have a Budget

Knowing the exact amount to spend would let you plan the vacation perfectly. Make a list of all the things you’ll need to spend on, like accommodation, entertainment, traveling, food and shopping. Talking with others who’ve visited the country would help narrow costs down. 

Length of Travel

Luxury vacations are all about destressing. There is no way you’ll be able to do this if you’re only gone for a couple of days. Your holiday should be a week minimum. 

Travel Destination 

There are 195 countries in the world. Choose a spot that is best for you and where you can wind down. The best choices would be anywhere that’s tropical. 

Travel sites like Lonely Planet are your best friend. They regularly compile lists on the most luxurious places you could visit. These sites discuss things you should be aware of before visiting too. 

Your Flight 

Fly on a jet instead of a commercial airplane. Private jet travel would make you feel like a movie star. You might think that it would cost an arm and a leg to book a private plane, but it’s thankfully not that expensive.  

An amazing option for book a flight on a private jet would be a carrier that provides taxi service to the airport. 

If you’re going to be flying on a commercial airplane, travel first-class. You might be lucky and have enough miles for a free first-class trip. 

Mode of Travel

Hire a private vehicle with a driver. The availability of a private vehicle means that you’ll be able to take side-trips and make stops whenever you want. 

Place to Stay

The place you’re staying in needs to be relaxing. All the amenities you need should also be provided. If you’re visiting a touristy destination, there’d be many 5-star hotels and resorts to stay at. 

Instead of staying in a hotel or resort, you could rent a property. Many luxury properties for rent come with in-house chefs, maids, and spas. 

Dress Up

How you dress would affect how you feel. Dress like a million bucks while on vacation to feel like a million bucks. Shop before you fly to get the most appropriate clothes. 

A luxury vacation may be exactly what you need. It would help you unwind from the stress you’ve been going through. You’ll need to be gone for a while to truly unwind. The minimum time you should be away for should be a week. As you can imagine, the visa you get would affect how long you’ll be able to go on holiday for. 

Make sure that you fly and travel the country in style too. Stay in a spot that would make you feel mentally and physically at peace.

Draya Michele seems to be enjoying her vacay in St. Barts, or Saint Barthélemy. The model-entrepreneur shared a flick from her trip where she struck a pose in a flattering Fashion Nova dress.

Draya Michele wore Fashion Nova’s $34.99 Dakiti Mesh Maxi Dress. Perfect for a night out on a tropical vacation, the dress presents itself in a trendy multicolor animal print with adjustable PVC spaghetti straps in a breathable mesh fabric. Since the dress is mesh, it offers lots of stretch in addition to a bodysuit lining. Draya accessorized the look with a pair of yellow strap heeled sandals and purple spiral drop earrings.

The Dakiti Mesh Maxi Dress makes sure to supply and serve our curvy Bombshells as sizes range up to 3X.

What say you? Shop the Dakiti Mesh Maxi Dress here.

Keyshia Ka’oir and Gucci Mane appeared at last night’s NBA Finals game against the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns, where the Bucks walked away as this year’s champions. Of course, Keyshia Ka’oir was spotted courtside in a chic black ensemble which featured hints of green in support of the Bucks whose team colors are green, black, and white.

Keyshia Ka’oir wore a black high-neck body-hugging jumpsuit paired with Bottega Veneta accessories in order to achieve those green accents. I mean, what better way to show pops of green than with Bottega Veneta’s distinctive lime green color? Keyshia accessorized the jumpsuit with Bottega Veneta’s $2,500 corset in parakeet and $1,790 “Flash” knee-high boots in black grass. She also carried a Hermès Birkin black croc bag. Getting into the spirit of the game, Keyshia also wore hints of green in her eye makeup, executed by MLatrice MUA.

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Blac Chyna struck a pose for the ‘gram wearing a body-hugging white off-the-shoulder dress. Loving her look? We’ve got details on how can you achieve her affordable look from Fashion Nova.

Blac Chyna wore Fashion Nova’s $29.99 Jacklyn Off Shoulder Mini Dress in oatmeal. This trendy dress also comes in black and happens to be approved by many Nova babes and celebrities like Kylie Jenner. The ribbed knit mini dress presents itself in a chic off-the-shoulder design with a frilly ruffled hem. The dress also features a decorative button-up detail, adding to its fashionable nature.

Customers are raving over the Jacklyn Off Shoulder Dress. One review reads, “I bought this dress because sooo many ladies I know have this beautiful dress. I am beyond pleased with this purchase, the fit is beautiful and hugs all of my curves perfectly.”

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When people talk about rings, most likely metals like gold and platinum come to our minds. However, increasingly popular material is available in the market that is neither of these options and happens to be more reasonable than both of them. If you are looking for something bold and chic, tungsten carbide should be the perfect ring option for you. Tungsten rings have a permanent polish and are a modern alternative to classics, and they strike an elegant design by also saving a lot of your cash.

Every jewelry has its advantages and disadvantages, and we will cover a few of them here. 

Some Pros And Cons Of Rings Made Of Tungsten

Tungsten is pretty new to the jewelry industry. Men’s jewelry has expanded vastly with the rise of tungsten jewelry. The intriguing features of tungsten set it apart from the other materials and thus allowing it to be one of the fastest and the trendiest men’s jewelry craze.

If you are planning on giving your close one a tungsten ring or buy it for yourself, read these advantages and disadvantages before making your decision.

Some pros of buying rings made of tungsten are as follows.

1. The strength and durability of these rings are praiseworthy.

Everyone admires the strength and durability of this metal. Due to the hardness of tungsten, tungsten rings are scratch-resistant and will not bend easily like the other alternative jewelry options. 

2. Tungsten rings are a reasonable jewelry option. 

Tungsten rings are a very affordable jewelry option. Their cost is nowhere close to the price of the other precious metals like gold or platinum. The cost of a high-quality tungsten ring can be roughly around $200, whereas gold or platinum rings can approximately cost you $500 to $1000, or sometimes even more. If you ever end up breaking a tungsten ring, you can easily replace it with a new one, and it won’t hurt your savings.

3. Rings made of tungsten have a very chic and unique look.

What makes these rings look different from the other jewelry options is their unique look. Tungsten rings are available in different colors like white, gray, or black. This aspect makes it ideal for men who avoid traditional gold or silver colors. The sleek, masculine, and elegant appearance of this material also attracts many grooms.

4. Tungsten rings do not trigger any allergic reaction in the body.

Tungsten is safe as it would not trigger any allergic reaction in the body. Individuals sensitive to other metals like gold or platinum can opt for this option without any worry.

5. Affordable

Tungsten bands, like all alternative metals, are a less expensive alternative to rings made of precious metals. A high-quality tungsten ring can be found for under $200, but gold and platinum rings can cost anywhere from $500 to $1,000 or more. If you shatter a tungsten ring, you won’t have to spend all of your money on a new one.

Conclusion

Tungsten is a pretty good option for rings, and these rings are a great alternative if you are looking for something affordable. Their elegant and chic appearance makes them a unique jewelry option. They are durable, but you can not get them resized because tungsten is a dense metal. So if you are looking to buy one, visit an online store like Intellirings to find some of the best tungsten wedding rings for your wedding day.

Virgil Abloh is continuing to take the fashion world by storm as it was announced the creative director sealed a deal with LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton where the company will be acquiring a 60% stake in his Off-White brand. What does this mean for Off-White and Virgil Abloh?

In the deal, Virgil Abloh will still retain a 40% interest in the brand as well as continue to his successful role as creative director for both Off-White and Louis Vuitton’s menswear. The brand’s holding company New Guards Group will also stay on board as the licensee, having worked with Off-White since its inception.

This agreement also places Abloh in a bigger role at LVMH, launching him a path to becoming a leading Black executive at the world’s leading luxury goods conglomerate. With this new deal, he will get an equity stake, or percentage, in any new brands and partnerships he launches. It was also revealed that Abloh will be working in new categories including Wine and Spirits and Hospitality, both groups in which LVMH has over 80 brands.

In regards to his new deal with LVMH, Virgil Abloh expressed to the NY Times: “I’m getting a seat at the table.”

He also shared that his new role is to “open doors for nontraditional luxury candidates at all points in the industry, from entry level to the top.”

Thoughts?

Kim Kardashian has been dipping deep into designer archives for her head turning looks. Her latest? A snake print Roberto Cavalli ensemble that debuted on the brand’s Spring 2011 runway. She accessorized with a Hermes mini Kelly bag in silver.

Hot! She looks great.

What say you?

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You ask, we answer! @sidn3y_amor says, “Please please help with the details on this look!!”

Yep! @_cuban_link was captured by @abrithephotographer in a $430 RTA Calandra cut out polo dress, #chanel bag, and $1,165 Amina Muaddi Gilda embellished sandals, styled by @nayaashley .

A single cold shoulder puts a modern spin on a perfectly poised long-sleeve top complete with a crisp contrast collar.

Her sandals feature a Dalmation print.

This is a super cute look!

Get your dress at Nordstrom here and her shoes here. Thoughts?

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Over the weekend, the NBA Finals between Bucks and Suns went down in Phoenix, Arizona with many celebrity faces gracing the courtside seats including LeBron James, Lil Wayne, and Vanessa Hudgens. We also got an appearance from the one and only Adele who attended the game with her reported beau and agent Rich Paul. For the big game, Adele kept it cozy and chic in a cow print coat.

Adele wore a $690 Saint Laurent Black Viscose Top and black trousers topped off with a $1,942 Vivienne Westwood cow-print longline coat (sold out). The coat is definitely quite the show-stopping appearing a Fall/Winter faux fur animal print with long sleeves, a single button closure and a longline design. She paired the look with a pair of $815 Gianvitto Rossi “Portofino” sandals and a $1,990 black Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte bumbag.

What say you?

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