BENTLEY TO ADD AN AFFORDABLE MODEL BY 2020

Bentley arrived at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show with new V8-powered Flying Spur and the facelifted GT Speed and displayed the Mulsanne which is the third model in the British marquee’s line-up. Currently, Bentley only has three models in the line-up with the SUV still a few years away from being launched, but the automaker is planning to add two more luxury car models by the end of the decade that will extend Bentley’s range. Speaking at the Geneva Motor Show, Bentley Sales and Marketing boss, Kevin Rose, told Autocar magazine that the company is planning to add a smaller luxury car in the line-up positioned below the Continental GT. But the baby Bentley won’t come any time before 2019 and smaller doesn’t mean cheap. Though it might be the cheapest of the Bentley range, but it wouldn’t fall below the 120.500 Euro (£100,000) mark ($167,000 approx).

The smaller Bentley isn’t the only project the company is mulling over; the British marquee is also working on a range-topping model positioned above the Mulsanne priced at around 363.000 Euro (£300,000) ($501,735) that would compete with the Rolls Royce Phantom, but both the projects are still in the earliest planning stages.

Bachelor Apartment in Sao Paolo

 This modern apartment in Sao Paulo, Brazil was designed by Carol Leaes for an owner whose requirements were quite simple: he wanted one bedroom, a living area with open kitchen and some comfortable spaces where to “enjoy the simple pleasures of life”. As a reference, the owner mentioned Philippe Starck’s Faena Hotel in Buenos Aires.

To complete this project, Leaes had to work for approximately a year and a half, as only the search for the perfect property lasted four months. The designer had envisioned something great for her client and she had to make sure the apartment would offer a proper layout for the plan. She and her client finally decided to buy this particular apartment for two reasons: it had a free floor plan and it boasted unobstructed views of the only green space around Paulista Ave, the Trianon park. We love the final results!

Villa Sungai - Bali, Indonesia

A destination for all senses, the exclusive Villa Sungai in Bali’s undiscovered southwest offers a rare, bespoke experience that combines contemporary style and intimate luxury with an authentic Balinese environment. The property has charming, romantic suites decorated in white and warm woods, with smart technology features and ultra-comfortable king-size beds. Outdoor, a glistening infinity-edge swimming pool provides guests with a luxurious, tranquil space to relax and cool off. Other amenities include a gourmet restaurant serving superb pan-Asian and Australian food, a stylish bar and a stunning variety of spa and yoga facilities.

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World's 2014 richest women

 1. Christy Walton

Christy Walton, co-chair of Children's Scholarship Fund, inherited her wealth when her husband, John Walton, died in a plane crash in 2005. John's investments in First Solar helped boost Christy's net worth of $36.7 billion. The majority of her wealth comes from her stake in Wal-Mart, which was founded by her father-in-law, Sam Walton.

2.  Liliane Bettencourt

Although Liliane Bettencourt is no longer running L'Oreal, the company started by her father, the 91-year-old widow is still worth a net of $34.5 billion. In 2012, Bettancourt was replaced by her grandson, Jean-Victor Meyers, as board member of L'Oreal after being proven unfit to manage her affairs due to dementia.

3.  Alice Walton

 Alice Walton, daughter of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton, runs Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. With a net worth of $34.3 billion, Walton donated more than $2 million to support charter school initiatives in 2012 and is among a number of billionaires to form a political action committee to raise funds for Hillary Clinton's potential run for president.

4.  Jacqueline Mars

 Worth $20 billion, Jacqueline Mars inherited the candy company Mars in 1999 when her father died. The company also owns Uncle Ben's, Pedigree, and Whiskas brands. She is on the board of directors of the National Sporting Library and Fine Art Museum and is a trustee of the U.S. Equestrian Team.

 5. Gina Rinehart

 Australia's Gina Rinehart is the executive chairman of her family's mining company, Hancock Prospecting, and has a net worth of $17.7 billion. Hancock Prospecting owns one of the largest land leases in Western Australia.

6.  Susanne Klatten

 Germany's richest woman, Susanne Klatten, has a net worth of $17.4 billion largely due to the stake in BMW from her father's inheritance. Klatten controls chemical manufacturer Altana, holds stakes in Dutch biotech company Paques, oil recycling company Avista Oil of Germany, wind power company Nordex AG, soil additive company Geohumus, and is chairwoman of the supervisory board of carbon and graphite producer SGL.

7.  Abigail Johnson

 Abigail Johnson is president of Fidelity Financial Services, the second largest mutual fund company in the United States. Johnson has a net worth of $17.3 billion and is expected to take her father's place as CEO of Fidelity Investments when he steps down.

8.  Anne Cox

 At 94, Anne Cox Chambers is the majority owner of Cox Enterprises, which includes Cox Communications, Cox Media Group, Manheim, and AutoTrader Group. Chambers, who was ambassador to Belgium under President Jimmy Carter and holds the French Legion of Honor title, has a net worth of $15.5 billion.

9.  Iris Fontbona

 The widow of late billionaire Andronico Luksic, Iris Fontbona, has a net worth of $15.5 billion. The family has a stake in Quinenco, which has interests in Banco de Chile, but has its majority stake in one of the world's largest copper mining companies, Antofagasta.

10.  Laurene Powell Jobs

 Laurene Powell Jobs is the largest individual shareholder in Disney, with a net worth of $14 billion. Jobs has a stake in Apple, co-founded by her late husband, Steve Jobs, and is founder and chair of the Emerson Collective. Jobs is also on the board of trustees for Stanford University.

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Elie Saab Ready-To-Wear Spring-Summer 2014 Collection

Divas, welcome to the magic world of high fashion. Here you can see Elie Saab Ready-To-Wear Spring-Summer 2014 Collection. The main characteristic of his new collection is simplicity and he rolled into one the excellence, the chic and the elegance. All the gowns are gorgeous! This collection was inspired by nature, especially by spring. Englantine pink, camelia white, soft grass green and bougainvillea red are the colors of flowers which predominate the dresses.
Elie Saab definitely know how to create dresses and make the cameras on the red carpet pop. There is no glamorous event without a celebrity wearing a creation from him. The spring-summer collection was presented during the Paris Fashion Week. Take a look at the photos below, you can see the whole collection of Saab. Enjoy it!!!