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Purchase Precious metals this summer from Haute Living’s array of high fashion and lavish investment accessories that will stand the test of time. Whether it’s Balmain’s pre-fall look or glimmering

leather petals atop a towering Jimmy choo, gold is good and it’s worth its weight.

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1 Bedat & Co. Limited edition 18K rose gold case

featuring 6.04cts of pave diamonds on an alligator strap with a rose gold and diamond buckle ($93,750) available at Feldmar, 9000 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA; (310) 274-8016.

2 Balmain Silk blend shirt ($2,300), pants ($3,000)

and golden leather belt ($3,350) available at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY; (212) 872-8708.

3 Cartier Paris Nouvelle Vague ring in 18K

with pink sapphires and diamonds (price upon request) available at Cartier, 307 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA; (310) 275-4272 and 250 Post Street, San Francisco, CA; (415) 397-3180

4 Kotur Metallic sphere bag with studs

($950) available at koturltd.com.

5 Pomellato 18K matte rose gold necklace

($13,000) available at Pomellato, 320 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA; (310) 858-1300.

6 Jimmy Cho “Tallula” sandal in gold leather

($2,395) available at www.jimmychoo.com.

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1 luCifer Vir honestus 18K black gold skull ring with turquoise and

diamonds ($8,845) available at Barneys New York, 9570 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA; (310) 276-4400.

2 alexander mCQueen Bonded light felt dress (price upon request), acorn necklace ($560) and puritan boots ($1,485) available at Alexander McQueen, 8379 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA; (323) 782-4983.

3 niCholas KirKwood Midnight blue leather boots ($1,775)

available at Nicholas Kirkwood, 807 Washington Street, New York, NY; (212) 646-5599.

4 Kotur Rene” minaudiere with brass and silicon

studs ($650) available at koturltd.com.

5 etro Mixed texture leather pump with metal

heel ($867) available at Etro, 461 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA; (310) 248-2855 and etro.com

6 lanVin Three pendant necklace with gold chain ($2,350) available at bergdorfgoodman.com.

7 Kotur Barnett” clutch with cicada and drop-in

chain ($495) available at koturltd.com.

Black MaGic

Goth style slinks out of its decidedly dark subculture and takes on a polished sophistication with the master of the medieval, alexander mcQueen, leading the fray. this assemblage of accouterments works for a cotillion

at your local castle or a punk-themed party, maybe inspired by the latest metropolitan museum of art exhibit: “Punk: Chaos To Couture.”

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We love red at HAuTE LiViNG. it’s a punctuation for a humdrum look or a drop-dead “Who is she?” moment during a summer soirée. our favorites: a gaggle of items that

are rare, sumptuous and never out of style.

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1 Janis ProVisor Couture necklace with cherry quartz,

white jade and 18-22K gold ($21,000) available at janisprovisor.com.

2 Carolina herrera Silk faille dress with bow ($2,790)

available at Carolina Herrera, 8441 Melrose Place, Los Angeles, CA; (323) 782-9090 and Neiman Marcus, 150 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA; (415) 362-3900.

3 BuCCellati Leaf shaped rubies and 6 round

brilliant-cut diamond (.52 ct.) earrings ($38,800) available at Buccellati, 9517 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA; (310) 276-7022.

4 Paul andrew Crimson feather “Aquilla” shoe

($1,185) available at Barneys New York, 660 Madison Avenue, New York, NY; (212) 826-8900.

5 lanVin Red quilted leather “Happy”

bag ($2,400) available at berfgdorfgoodman.com

6 Bedat & Co 18K white gold case set with 3.47cts

of diamonds on a red satin strap with white gold and diamond buckle ($80,125) available at Feldmar, 9000 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA; (310) 274-8016.

7 etro Gold cuff with red sphere ($665)

available at Etro, 461 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA; (310) 248-2855 and etro.com.

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1 hermès Silk ties (from $195) available at Hermès,

428 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA; (310) 278-6440 and 125 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA; (415) 362-3209.

2 salVatore ferragamo Blue wool blazer ($1,350) and orange cotton

pleated trousers ($570) available at Salvatore Ferragamo, 8500 Beverly Boulevard; (310) 652-0279 and 233 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA; (415) 391-6565.

3 salVatore ferragamo Stainless steel timepiece with canvas

strap ($990), see above.

4 CasBia for edmundo Castillo

Woven calf and elastic shoe ($490 each) available at Saks Fifth Avenue, 9634 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA; (310) 275-4211 and 384 Post Street, San Francisco, CA; (415) 986-4300.

5 Paul and sharK Striped and Jamaica print swim trunks ($215

each) available at Paul & Shark, 449 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA; (310) 24-9744.

6 hermès Seersucker hat ($400 each) available at

Hermès, see above.

Crayola FaCtoryTTake ouT your 64-piece box of crayons for summer 2013.

Whether it’s cerulean blue, cornflower yellow or atomic tangerine, you will make a bold statement of confidence when you wear our top picks for looking sharp. for summers in miami and more temperate climates, a pop of color

does wonders for feeling good.

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aProPo of a french Brand Whose origins lie in a steamer trunk for ocean crossings, the louis vuitton cup cele-brates 30 years of regatta challenges this

summer. the event began in the waters of newport, rhode island in 1983 as a way to partner with their older racing cousin, the america’s cup. this July, the starting gun will fire in san francisco for the latest race. for landlocked skippers, louis vuitton has a commemorative book and other objects of desire presented below.

anchors away!

louis Vuitton 1 Tambour LV Cup Flyback Automatic Countdown watch

($11,800) available at Louis Vuitton, 295 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA; (310) 829-0457 and 233 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA; (415) 391-6200.

2 Damier challenge LV backpack ($1,620) available at Louis Vuitton, see above.

3 Navy technical binoculars and custom case ($14,000) available at Louis Vuitton, see above.

4 Louis Vuitton Cup book ($105) available at Louis Vuitton, see above.

5 Tambour American’s Cup Regatta quartz watch ($6,250) available at Louis Vuitton, see above.

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Five-star check-in

1 longChamP Embossed leather 20.5 inch luggage with wheels ($1,960

each) available at Longchamp, 114 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA; (415) 362-7971.

2 etro Men’s calf hair briefcase ($2,837) available at Etro, 461

North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA; (310) 248-2855 and etro.com.

3 hermès Cape Cod GMT with steel case and matte Havana alligator strap ($7,500) available at Hermès, 428 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA; (310) 278-6440 and 125 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA; (415) 362-3209.

4 hermès “Haut a’ Courroies” f lag 50 bag with dip-dye toile and

calfskin ($12,500) available at Hermès, see above.

5 lanVin Women’s leather “Partition” tote ($2,950)

available at net-a-porter.com.

6 Bottega Veneta “Shadow intrecciojet” beauty case ($3,450), small

($3,800), medium ($3,950), large ($4,350) and briefcase ($3,300) available at bottegaveneta.com.

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it’s time for an uPGrade! HAuTE LiViNG Presents our favorite names in luxurious luggage and top totes, along with a first class world timer to keep you on point. Whether you are a corporate ranger on business or a global gallivanter in search of rest and relaxation, this array will take you there in high style.