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Stefan Eckert 3D Holographic Show

German haute couture fashion designer Stefan Eckert, with the help of Tim Jockel, the Bakery film Agency and director Florian Sigl created the worlds first complete hologram Show Symphony Space Blues, which premiered in Hamburg. They felt that this concept of a 3-D hologram show was the best representation of philosophy of the latest collection.

Space Blues Symphony performed exclusivley in 3D Holographic Form in Hamburg, 31.3.2011.
Regie: Florian Sigl, www.bakeryfilms.xom
Visual Artist: www.timjockel.de
Supported by: Bulgari and Porsche

Pippa Middleton carries Modalu – again!

I find it kind of charming that even though royal sister-in-law Pippa Middleton has gone from relative anonymity to worldwide fame over the past couple of months, we havent really seen her change the way that she dresses or carries herself in any appreciable way. She wears clothes that are tasteful and not ridiculously expensive, and she wears things that she likes more than once like this red linen NW3 by Hobbs dress, which was a very reasonable $143 before it sold out as a result of her popularity.

Her $279 Modalu Pippa Handbag (named after her once she made the bag famous) is another example of that phenomenon. Not only does she carry the bag often, but Pippa has it in two colors. Apparently, this tan version was a gift from the company after she was spotted carrying her grey Modalu bag the day after her sisters wedding. And its a well-earned gift at that; the company has had to end pre-orders for the bag because of its overwhelming popularity.

Haute Summer Travel Essentials

Calivigny Island

If you know anything about Haute Living, you know we settle for nothing but the best, the luxe, and the downright phenomenal. What better way to kick off summer than a guide to the hautest travel essentials.

Lets start with the flight. If you find yourself prepping for a plane ride, whether its private or first class, here are your must-haves:

• JADEtribes Woven Pom-Pom Tote, from the plane to the beach and everywhere in between, at jadetribe.com
• A White+Warren travel blanket,  at whiteandwarren.com (comfy cashmere, yes please!)
• Organic Pharmacys In Flight Kit, at organicpharmacy.com (perfect for that aching back or the sleepless red eye)
• 21 drops gets you calm, cool, and collected with their Weekender and Travel Well kits. A little rub of this aromatherapy oil will leave your senses in whatever mood you possess, just pick a number, at 21drops.com
• Mophie Juice Pack Plus, at mophie.com
• No one likes airplane food, so get smart with Boxsal, an eco-friendly cardboard picnic box that you can design to feed your fancy in flight, $25 at boxsal.com
• 3floz.com offers sets of mini musts for your getaway, especially the beach essentials set, including Tocca SPF wipes, Air Repair hair spray, and Yes to Cucumber refreshing wipes (pictured).
• Microdry Memory Foam Ultimate Luxury Lounge Pillow will keep you feeling comfortable in air, at mindsinsync.com

Positano

Now, weve reached our destination. Youll be good to go as long as you stow these in your luggage.

• Unsure of the weather? a light scarf will do the trick, try Theodora and Callums collection of bold prints and bright colors, at theodoraandcallum.com
• One great hat will do you good and that one is Hat Attacks Raffia Braid Fefora, at Hatattack.com
• Shades for days,  perfect aviators from Tommy Hilfiger, at usa.tommy.com
• Viva la Missoni! Meet their headbands: classic zigzag meets gorgeous hues, you cant go wrong, prices vary at Henri Bendel.
• For a real head turner, get a pair of flops from the limited edition Missoni for Havianas, if you can get your hands on them, at Havaianas.com
• Get your skin primed for the sun! With the Mia Clarisonic, a flick of the wrist and a little vibration will leave you glowing, at clarisonic.com
• Tan the right way with the entire Supergoop! Weekend Essentials Set, a natural, anti-aging and environmentally safe system, at Sephora stores.
• Score the best shades of lacquer from OPI, (in Need Sunglasses and Yall Come Back Now, Ya Hear? pictured.) opi.com Deborah Lippman (Glitter in the Air and Yellow Brick Road, pictured.) deborahlippman.com and Sally Hansens Complete Salon Manicure (in Shrimply Devine, pictured.) sallyhansen.com

• On a getaway, its all about ambiance. Light the night with a sweet smelling travel candle. I recommend Voluspas Soleil, at anthropologie.com and Ecoyas Wild Frangipani, at ecoya.com
• Rehydrate, revive & restore from head to toe with one shotSuki Exclusive Getaway Travel Kit, its all there, at sukiskincare.com
• Keep those tresses tamed from the sun! The Aveda Sun Hair Care collection, at Aveda.com
• Even if youre not on the sandy shores, youll be in the sun. With Chella Day Cream, stay moisturized  with 25 SPF, you wont feel a thing, at chella.com
• With all the running around youll be doing, you need not worry about your lips, with NYC lip stain, at and John Masters Organic Lip Calm, at johnmasters.com youll be chap free with long lasting color.
• Bobbi Browns summer collection is all youll need. A little shimmer from her Shadow Options Eye Palette and High Shimmer Gloss, at Nordstrom stores.

Whether your hitting the gym, the streets, or the sand to get your exercise on, youll need:

• A perfect gym bag that doubles as a multi-purpose carry-on is thelivewell 360 core, at livewell360.com.
• Lightweight and suitable for any weather, Ibex wear gets you going. Jaci Capri and the Seventeen 5 T pictured, at Ibex.com
• Stay hydrated with the best designer water bottle on the market, SWell bottle has it all: non-leaching, toxin-free, and are adorable! at swellbottle.com
• Help! My body aches! The collection of Help products is quick to your aid and youre going to need it after a good run through, at helpineedhelp.com
• Post-work out, keep the sheen to a minimum with Boscia Limited Edition Green Tea Blotting Linens, at Sephora stores.
• Sweat it all out, except your mascara with Urban Decays Cannonball Waterproof Mascara, at Sephora stores.
• Stay Fresh, literallyfinish up your fitness with a sweet smell still lingering. Try Freshs Sugar Lemon eay de parfum rollerball, at fresh.com

Bora Bora

And when its all said and done and youre back to reality:

• Keep the beach bum hair alive with TIGIs Salt Spray, at tigihaircare.com
• The tan remains with Body Perfection Gel, at Henri Bendel and SUPERs Sun Kissed Tinted Moisturizer with SPF, at Sephora stores.

Stick to the essentials and youll be prepped for your own paradise, wherever it may be.

Happy Travels!