Tuesday, October 21, 2008

A Guide to Sri Lanka Real Estate

By Shan Kumarage

Sri Lanka is a country with a population of about 20 Million and is one of the most important places in South Asia because of its geographical location. It is situated right below India which was used by thousands of traders few centuries back.

Sri Lanka is very much popular among European Tourists because of it’s scenic beauty and golden sand beaches. Still Sri Lanka holds it’s reputation for having one of the best beaches in the world called “Unawatuna Beach”.

When Sri Lanka was hit by Tsunami in 2004, it did a great deal to decrease the economic growth of the country. But now after about four years, it seems that the country is again rising to its original position.

However, when it comes to Real Estate, there is a huge growth in the market. Compared to the last decade, the country seems to have had much more investments going on in the city of “Colombo” which is the capital of Sri Lanka. Still, only Colombo is notices by the investors due to the lack of facilities in other districts in the country. Since Colombo is the most popular city of Sri Lanka and it’s the most nearest city to the “Bandaranaika International Airport”, people are still investing in Colombo, since there’s a huge market and a potential.

There had been a huge growth in High Rising Condominium Apartments and in the city itself there are more than 20 condominium apartment complexes. Half already completed and half under construction. Below are some of the major apartment projects going on in Colombo.

    • “Monarch @ Crescat, Colombo 03
    • Celestial Residencies, Colombo 03
    • Ocean Edge Apartments, Colombo 03
    • Fairmount Apartments, Rajagiriya
    • Wimbledon Court, Dehiwala
    • Dawson Grand, Colombo 2
    • Iceland Residencies, Colombo 03
    • Lumiere Resisencies, Colombo 05.
    • Havelock City apartments with Shopping mall, Colombo 05
    • Trillium Residencies, Colombo 08
    • Star Residencies, Dehiwala


    However, there are many more high rise condominium apartment projects are going on in the city of Colombo and also there’s a trend for Apartment Complexes with major shopping malls & office complexes such as Havelock City (http://www.havelockcity.lk). There are eight towers of apartments, with four towers of 22 stories, two towers of 27 stories and two towers of 29 stories.

    Even though the ongoing war is doing a major impact on discouraging all these development projects and overall development in they country’s economy.

Monday, October 20, 2008

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Sunday, October 19, 2008

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Top Ten Fragrances for Her

  1. elizabeth W Magnolia Eau de Parfum The minute I smelled this fragrance in Anthropologie, I knew I had to buy it. Light & airy, it smelled of romantic summer nights in the Old South. And the price was just right: $28. Ingredients: White magnolia petals deepened with saffron and sandalwood and mingled with Riviera mimosa and gardenia.

  2. Acqua di Parma's Blu Mediterraneo Celebrities are huge fans of this gorgeous perfume from Acqua di Parma. And it's no wonder why. The notes of mandarin & bergamot keep this sweet, floral fragrance crisp, but not syrupy. Pricey, but worth it at $98.

  3. Bulgari Blu Notte THis latest fragrance from Bulgari was meant to be worn after dark. Blue Notte's blend of galanga, iris & dark chocolate embodies 'refined seduction, along with the mystery of the night,' according to the company.$48.

  4. Stila Midnight Bloom Another perfume perfect for the night, Stila's new Midnight Bloom is a mix of sweet fig, sandalwood & golden amber that 'mesmerizes under the moonlight, leaving you spinning.' OK. Anyway, it's $50. Not bad at all. And testers at Allure magazine gave it high marks claiming it smells like spring.

  5. Thierry Mugler Violet, Peony & Lily ($60 each) Thierry Mugler Angel is a legendary fragrance, but if its rich, gourmand notes are too bold for your taste, try one of his 3 lighter Angels that recently fell to earth. There's Violet, Lily, & Peony. Their bottles are as gorgeous as the original.

  6. Gap Scent Editions perfume oils Customized fragrances aren't just for the rich anymore. At Gap, you can mix & match 12 single-note aromas to come up with your perfect scent. 'People have always been interested in personalized scents,' says Rochelle Bloom of the Fragrance Foundation to InStyle magazine. 'They used to be elitist, but now scents are available to everyone.'

  7. Moschino Couture In an InStyle Magazine interview, actress Mena Suvari said her signature scent is this one. "I've always been drawn to fragrances that are musky & spicy," she says. "I've been wearing Moschino Couture for a year, and it's amazing. I've only met like, two people who even know what it is. But whenever I wear it people always come straight out and ask, 'What are you wearing?' I love that." You'll love how affordable this perfume is.

  8. Pink by Nanadabary If Madonna is more your icon, you might want to check out one of the fragrances she wears. Pink is a warm Oriental scent featuring nutmeg, coriander & bourbon vanilla notes. Another pricey perfume at $125.

  9. Gucci Envy Me Want to make a fashion statement with your perfume? Try this new fragrance from Gucci. Housed in a logo-adorned bottle, this peony-and-pomegranate scent looks just as fresh as it smells.

  10. Hermes Un Jardin Sur le Nil To formulate the company's new fragrance, Hermes' perfumer, Jean-Claude Ellena turned to the understated glamour of the souks in the city of Aswan, along the Nile. The result is a blend of notes found on the riverbanks of the Nile, green mango, lotus blossoms & cassia tree leaves. $125.

Top Ten Women's Watches

1. Love and Pride Women's Time for Love "L Word" Charm Watch #LW129A is created to enchant ladies with alluring red heart accents on a luxurious white mother-of-pearl dial. The watch will fascinate any lady like a passionate message of love.

The elegant L Word collection watch showcases inlaid red hearts and bold Arabic-numeral hour markers at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock. The charming stainless steel construction of the lady's watch features a 26-mm case, bezel, and buckle clasp on the finely matching red-orange leather strap. The women's watch is equipped with a reliable Swiss quartz movement.





2. ED HARDY LOVE CHILD WATCH BLACK LC-BR is a uniquely designed women's watch. It is highly demanded among ladies who enjoy experimenting with their style and opt for originally designed accessories.

The timepiece will surely attract a lot of attention to a female wrist. Its rectangular stainless steel case measures 41mm X 25mm. The sun-ray dial of the ladies' watch catches attention due to its supreme elegance. It features no numerals or dots - besides three slim hands, you will see just a refined 'Ed Hardy' inscription and a nice flower. The dial of the watch is protected by hardened mineral crystal.

The eye-catching peculiarity of the watch is a soft calfskin leather band decorated with studs and Swarovski crystals.



3. Miss Sixty Women's X Love Charm Watch #WM2J5001 is created for sexy, feminine, ironic ladies. The timepiece is high demanded among ladies who adore its charm-style and simple lines reminding of the 1970s marked with a contemporary, glamorous downtown touch.

The Women's X Love watch seems to be inspired by the tradition of romantic symbolism, featuring a variety of heart shapes - from the centerpiece heart-shaped case to the charms dangling from the watch's dual silver chains.
Among the charms you will notice a nice jewel-cut heart in shiny onyx black, a heart with the Miss Sixty logo, an open heart with scrolling metal filigree, and a tiny, plain highly polished heart.

The stainless steel case of the women's watch sports a shiny polished silver bezel and the dial with two skeletonized hands and dot-like hour markers at the quarter hours.


4. Love and Pride Women's Time for Love Red Crystal Heart Watch #LW125 is created for ladies who are bold enough to honestly express their feelings . The Love and Pride designer jewelry watch collection is destined for those who firmly believe in the power of Love.

The cute women's watch is housed in brushed and polished stainless steel case, 38-mm in diameter. Its bezel is embellished with crystal accents.

The Time for Love watch features a big red heart right in the center of the white dial. The timepiece shows the time with silvery arrow-shaped hour and minute hands, a slim seconds hand, and silvery Arabic numerals and hour markers.

The watch embraces the wrist with a matching maroon leather strap. It is powered by a Swiss quartz movement.


5. Moschino Women's Time 4 Love watch #7751110545 is the most elegant dress watch. The timepiece is designed for ladies who prefer refined feminine style and like to feel like a queen.

The ladies' watch spotlights polished stainless steel gold-tone case, bezel, crown and case-back. The golden heart-shaped dial is characterized by appealing simplicity - it reveals most elegant gold-tone hands. The reliability of timekeeping is provided by a precision quartz movement. The glossy golden high quality strap of the timepiece enhances the overall appeal of the timepiece.






6. HarajukuLovers Women's Love Single watch #HLLB401100 is an originally designed timepiece for ladies attracted by mysteries of the East. The dress watch will put a lady's wrist in the center of everyone's attention due to its unconventional design.

If your lady likes fine arts, she will appreciate the watch's dial depicting a refined Japanese painting with most gentle color spectrum. The black hands and hour markers of the women's watch are off-centered.

The polished gold-tone stainless steel case, bezel engraved with Japanese characters, crown and case-back are presented on a white leather band decorated with golden inscriptions.




7. Swiss Legend Women's Love Collection Patent Leather Watch #LVC4126.2BLK is created specially for romantic ladies. The ladies' watch features bold contemporary design that allows a lady to wear her heart on her wrist.

The stainless steel case reveals pave crystals shimmering on two sides and echoed in the quarter hour marks on the dial.

The watch's square mother-of-pearl dial catches attention due to letters L,O,V,E positioned in the four corners. The dial is capped by a durable mineral crystal. The time is shown by three elegant baton silver-tone hands.






8. ESQ Women's Love Knot Watch #07100924 is an -ultra-modern dress watch. The exceptional timepiece radiates with irresistible feminine charm. The model is designed to appeal to serious-minded ladies who like to express their femininity by every detail of their image.

The 25-mm polished stainless steel case of the women's watch demonstrates a perfectly round shape. The radiant metallic blue dial has petite tapered silvery hands and four diamond hour markers.

You will notice the ESQ logo both on the dial and on the attractive cabachon-style crown. The watch is accompanied by a nice polished steel bangle bracelet featuring small removable links near the jewelry-style clasp. The precise Swiss quartz movement of the watch guarantees most accurate timekeeping.




9. Love and Pride Midsize L Word Collection 96 Watch #QL108 is a striking timepiece for a snappy dresser. The boldly-designed ladies' watch will add a touch of elegance and passion to a lady's appearance.

The refined construction of the L Word Collection 96 Watch features a 40-mm gold-tone stainless steel case with nicely matching gold-tone stainless steel bezel, and gold-tone dial. The luminous face of the watch with slim gold hours, minutes, and seconds hands spotlights number 96 in large print between 6 and 9 o'clock.

The beauty of the timepiece is further enhanced by a textured, brown-leather band with buckle clasp. The women's watch is equipped with a Japanese quartz movement.


10. Skagen Women's Mesh Bracelet Watch #107SSSD is a simply designed yet nice and elegant ladies' watch. It is a fine choice of a timekeeping accessory for a lady who cherishes simplicity and purity in every aspect of her life.

The watch's 27-mm-in-diameter stainless steel case features perfectly round shape. The white dial of the timepiece is characterized by supreme clarity and lack of extra details. You will see three slim silvery hands and 'diamond' hour markers.

Best Watches in the World for Men









TOP 10 DESIGNER JEWELRY WEBSITES


  • Harry Winston
    Known as the "Jeweler to the Stars," Harry Winston's collection is a good indication of what jewelry is popular on the red carpet.
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