Bulgari will launch "Bulgari Man" in early fall with actor Clive Owen as its face. According to HAPPI, to promote the scent, the media campaign will include 13 million scented pieces (strips, catalog inserts and magazine ads) that will reach 22 million people. Industry sources estimate that Bulgari is aiming for a first-year sales target of $10 million at retail.

Perfumer Alberto Morillas gave Bulgari Man a woody-oriental scent with top notes of pear, bergamot, and violet leaves, in addition to white wood and vegetal amber that's based on a proprietary Firmenich molecule.

Bulgari Man eau de toilette sprays will be available in three sizes: $79 for a 100 ml bottle, $58 for 60ml and $42 for 30ml. A 200ml bath and shower gel, at $35; a 100ml aftershave balm, at $44; and a deodorant stick launching in January, at $25, will accompany the fragrance.

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Back in March we reported that larger-than-life conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh had listed his pre-war Fifth Avenue penthouse for sale at $13.95 million after vowing to leave New York City. Following a $1 million price cut a month or so later, he has now found a buyer for the overdecorated spread who is shelling out about $11.5 million, according to the Wall St. Journal. The 20th-floor penthouse (above) at 1049 Fifth Avenue, which Limbaugh purchased in 1994, features 10 rooms with expansive Central Park and Reservoir views and four terraces, two of which face the park.

There's a double living room with a fireplace, a wood paneled library, large media room with a terrace, a kitchen with a breakfast room, a large dining room with two terraces, four bedrooms with en-suite baths, and his-and-hers dressing rooms and baths, each with an oversized tub and stall shower. There are hand painted mural ceilings and walls throughout by artist Richard Smith and gold leaf moldings. The foyer entry floor is patterned Italian hand-cut marble with herringbone mahogany in the uncarpeted rooms, and walls are upholstered in Fortuny fabric. There's also a separate maid's room with bath on the third floor.

Jennifer Lopez could be facing a $40 million lawsuit after canceling a planned concert in northern Cyprus. Lopez was booked to perform on July 24 at the Cratos Premium hotel and casino complex but she has decided not to go through with the show for "political" reasons. Lopez, Marc Anthony and their two children were due to stay at the hotel.

The booking outraged Greek Cypriots in the southern part of the island nation because they felt that performing in the north would be making a political statement in support of the northern regime. The island of Cyprus has been divided since 1974 when it was occupied by Turkey. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is only recognized by Turkey .
The singer faced criticism for the event and a Facebook protest against the concert has over 21,000 members. The concert scheduled for Lopez's 41st birthday, reportedly would have paid $3 million. The hotel owner has said that he will withdraw the suit if Lopez follows through on her obligation.

Talk about simple. You can't get a more basic shape than the plain 'bank bag' style rectangle that is this Suede Skull Zip-Pull Clutch by Giuseppe Zanotti. But simple doesn't mean bad, and this clutch is anything but plain when you look at the details. Made of black leather with a gold-glitter finish it has an exposed zipper with a pull made of a small skull and crossbones covered in crystals. It also has a small designer-stamped leather plaque on the back and is fully lined in designer-stamped black satin. $595

Ithaca is New York's consummate college town, best known as the home of Cornell University. School's out for summer, which means it's a great time to visit one of the area's other great attractions: the waterfalls, of which there are more than 100 of in the Ithaca area.

The Ithaca Visitors Bureau has just released a free field guide to the city's famous gorges and waterfalls, covering 19 public-access waterfalls near downtown Ithaca. (My favorite since my college days is pictured above -- that's Robert Treman State Park.) Some of these waterfalls are already on your GPS no doubt -- the 215-foot Taughannock Falls -- but some are considered local secrets, like Potter's Falls, located in a wildflower preserve. That's too bad for the locals. But lucky for you.

Montblanc's newest Patron of Art Edition celebrates the legendary Queen Elizabeth I. Queen Elizabeth I built up 16th century England into a world power and her legacy is celebrated with two fountain pens the "Limited Edition Patron of Art Elizabeth I" is limited to 4810 fountain pens and a finer edition is limited to 888 writing instruments.

Both pens are covered in lacquer modeled on the monarch's royal garments. The Tudor rose and the cross of the British Crown are also featured on the cap and the clip is topped with a synthetic green garnet cabochon. The words "Video et taceo" (I see and say nothing--one of Elizabeth's mottoes) are engraved on the cap ring.

The 4810 fountain pens have a body and cap of black precious resin with gold-plated inlay. The Elizabeth I Limited Edition 888 is a 750 solid gold fountain pen with a red lacquered barrel and cap. The 18K gold nib features a bejeweled gold crown in which Elizabeth I ascended the throne in 1559.

What makes a wine worth $460 a bottle? It helps to be among the top Merlot in the world and to be one of the much vaunted Super Tuscans. The 2007 vintage of Masseto, Italy's gold standard of Merlot from Ornellaia, will be released in a few months. The grapes for this wine are grown on just more than 16 acres of vineyards in the coastal area of Bolgheri. Masseto was born almost by chance in 1986 when it was decided to vinify the Merlot from the Masseto vineyard. This small cru quickly became a collector's item sold in auctions all over the world. Masseto has received numerous accolades including a perfect 100 points from Wine Spectator's for its 2001 vintage. Suggested retail upon release is $460 but prices could go up from there depending on how quickly this one is snapped up older well-regarded vintages (especially the 2001) often sell for more. The new vintage will be available across the country at select retailers/restaurants, and is distributed by Folio Fine Wine Partners 707-256-2700.

It has been a rough couple of months for Celebrity Apprentice contestant and motorcycle customizer Jesse James in the wake of his high-profile divorce from Sandra Bullock. Now the Real Estalker reveals that James seems to be having some trouble unloading a piece of real estate. James quietly put his Sunset Beach, California on the market in May for $6.75 million but now it is listed for $4.995 million. At one point James lived in the home with his now ex-wife Sandra Bullock. James has said he wishes to leave Southern California behind for a little while and settle in Austin, Texas.

James bought the four-bedroom beach house in 2003 when he was still with married to his second wife Janine Lindemulder. The property is right on the beach and on the street side it has a courtyard that offers a modicum of privacy. Listing info states that the home was newly remodeled from the ground up in 2002. It's on a small 40' by 90' corner lot directly on the sands of Sunset Beach.

The two-story residence has a great room with Canterra stone floors, a custom fireplace, dining area and a gourmet kitchen with granite counters,maple cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and Viking stainless appliances.The room overlooks the beach, ocean and a glass-enclosed lanai with pool, grotto, waterfall, and waterslide, surrounded by auto-lighted tiki torches.

The second level includes the master bedroom with a fireplace and master bath with a steam shower and Jacuzzi tub. This level also has a spacious media/game room with a granite wet bar, an office/bedroom with ocean views, and a another guest bedroom. The three car garage has built-in tool wall and space for that extra car or workshop. The home also has a state-of-the-art surveillance system.

The Real Estalker reports that another Sunset Beach property owned by James, a townhouse stuffed with animal print furniture, is also on the market for $1.195 million. Both properties are listed with Chuck Buscemi & Cathy Noonan of First Team Real Estate.

UPDATE: TMZ is reporting that Jesse James has picked a nine-bedroom mansion on seven acres in Austin, Texas. The home is estimated at $1.98 million.

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Now here is a limited edition watch which has a wooden dial made from a 200 year old barrel in oak that was used to mature a very good French wine. That news alone should excite enough people to buy it. Wood is used on watches from time to time with various themes. Often meant to evoke a look similar to sail boats or classic car interiors. Here however the theme is French wine, and Boucheron can only take half the credit for the timepiece. Actually, a little bit less. Inside the Boucheron Reflet XL Château Latour Millésime 2005 is a Girard Perregaux Calibre GP4000 automatic movement.

From Château Latour comes the grand Millésime 2005 vintage wine. Considered quite a special collection, I don't think any of the wine is due to come with each of the 100 watches. The dials of the watches are made from specially selected wood used for the barrels to age the wine that is 200 years old. I like the clever design element where a barrel shape is place in the middle of the dial. That motif is extended to the engraving in the square steel case that is 31.5 x 45mm in size. Is that really "XL?" Of course it is pretty - most Boucheron pieces are. Pricey too, at $14,200 for each of the 100 pieces. Are you sure it doesn't come with wine?

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch reviews site aBlogtoRead.com.

Flip-flops have gone way beyond being just beach and gym shower footwear to being an essential part of a summer wardrobe. And since most of love a new pair, but occasionally have to rein in the spending just a tad, Lindsay Phillips's versatile Jordi ($24) is a good choice because it can be accessorized with "snaps" ($12) that secure to the center front and can change the look to match your outfit or mood (see the gallery for just a few options). Jordi comes in six colors and sizes 6-11.