CNN style | Handbag ‘smaller than a grain of salt’ sells for over $63,000

(CNN) — A minuscule handbag measuring just 657 by 222 by 700 microns (or less than 0.03 inches wide) sold for over $63,000 at an online auction Wednesday.

Barely visible to the human eye, the fluorescent yellowish-green bag is based on a popular Louis Vuitton design — though it is the work of a New York art collective, not the luxury label itself.  –read more–

The buyer!!!👇

CNN | A dangerous heat wave is intensifying in the South with more than 55 million people under heat alerts

(CNN) — More than 55 million people from southern Arizona to the Florida coast are sweltering under a worsening heat wave that is expected to expand its reach this week, bringing more dangerous triple-digit temperatures.

Excessive heat warnings, the highest criteria of heat alerts, include Dallas, New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where the heat index will approach 120 degrees.–read more–

motor1.com | Porsche CEO Camped In $7,000 Roof Tent On Top Of 911 Turbo S At Le Mans

Porsche CEO Oliver Blume enjoyed this year’s Le Mans right in the middle of the action. However, he didn’t live in luxury. He parked a black 911 Turbo S at the Porsche Employee Camp, a unique venue for employees to experience the race, with a rooftop tent, which he and his wife stayed in for two nights during the race.  –read more–

CNN US | Live in the Carolinas and heading to college? This university says you could get free tuition next fall

(CNN) — Duke University has announced plans to provide a tuition-free education to eligible students living in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Starting next fall, students from families earning $150,000 annually or less can attend the Durham, North Carolina-based university on a full tuition grant, according to a news release.  –read more–

CNN travel | The world’s most liveable cities for 2023

(CNN) — It’s nicknamed the “city of dreams,” and it seems the Austrian capital may just be a dream place to live.

The ranking of the world’s most liveable cities for 2023 has just been released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), and Vienna has come out on top yet again.  –read more–

HGTV | 60 Beachfront Properties You Need to See Today

Close your eyes and listen to the waves. It’s time to get your beach fix. From breathtaking views to show-stopping features, get coastal inspiration from these luxurious beachfront homes.  —read more–

F1 | Verstappen wins Canadian GP to claim Red Bull’s 100th victory and equal Senna’s tally

Max Verstappen made it six victories from eight races in 2023 with a dominant display during Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix, leading home the Aston Martin of Fernando Alonso and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton, as Red Bull maintained their 100% winning record for the season so far.

Verstappen’s lights-to-flag triumph also gave Red Bull their 100th victory in the sport, 18 years on from the team’s debut, while the Dutchman made more history by drawing level with the legendary Ayrton Senna on 41 wins – extending his championship lead in the process.  –read more–

Architectural Digest | This Stunning Home in Egypt Looks Like a Modern Sphinx

The elusive carte blanche is every designer’s dream—that go-ahead from a client to let creativity run wild and explore a concept, material, or form in depth. When it is allotted, the projects that result are often progressive and artful; they help drive experimentation in the practice and inspire peers toward new design possibilities. For a beach villa on the northern coast of Egypt, Spanish architect Fran Silvestre was the lucky one. His patron requested a “very unique” design, and he heeded that call with a home that explores the structural limits of the architectural cantilever, inspired by the opportunities of its site and the country’s ancient culture.  –read more–

CNN underscored Fashion | The 33 best swimsuits for women of all body types, according to fashion experts

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Grab your beach towel, sunscreen and cover-up, because it’s time to hit the beach, pool or vacation town in a swimsuit you can feel actually excited about putting on. We spoke to influencers and fashion experts about what they look for when shopping for swimsuits for women, and how to best feel comfortable after it’s been almost a year of not wearing one.  –read more–

Architectural Digest | How to Make Your Interior Design Reflect Your Personal Style

Creating a space that feels authentic to you and your own personal style can often feel like a challenge, particularly at a time when new design trends seem to be coming in fast and furious and you’re bombarded with so many images of different interiors on social media. As many designers will tell you, following trends doesn’t always lead to interiors with lasting presence and meaning, especially in a home. Instead, tapping into your own tastes and personal preferences can be the most effective way to create a design that lasts and feels good for you, year after year. Here, AD PRO Directory members offer their key tips for translating your own personal style into interiors that truly reflect who you are and what you like.  –read more–