Designer Pavan Ahluwalia currently holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest Henna application. In a single hour, Pavan painted an incredible 511 armbands in February 2012. Each record breaking design was unique from the other.

Pavan has worked with many recognized brands and celebrities from around the world including: Harrods, Selfridges, Sky tv, and the BBC on a variety of high-profile artistic projects.

Her latest henna project involves hand painted ladies shoes, which are gold painted and raised to add depth. The gold paint plus diamantes which are also applied, last and stay on the shoes.

The stunning looking  shoes are made of patent leather and are high quality. The shoe’s heel height is slightly under 6 inches tall.

Pavan creatively transforms intricate patterns into beautiful pieces of art. What makes the work of Pavan so special is her attention to detail by integrating unique facets into her work.

The custom henna designer women shoes are available in any color scheme upon request. These truly luxury shoes are incredibly beautiful. The retail price for the luxury shoes is British Pounds 150.

For those with a strong desire to learn the art of henna, can take a course from Pavan Ahluwalia. You’ll gain the valuable knowledge of different styles of henna and body art. Pavan is looking for students who are dedicated to improving upon their own talents as a henna artist. The art courses are taught by Pavan at a central London art studio.

If you are interested in purchasing a pair of henna designer shoes from Pavan, please contact The Life of Luxury.

Photo: Swims

With Father’s Day almost here, give that special dad in your life something that’s practical but personal.

A Swims loafer is a classic shoe that’s both fun and functional. The stylish shoe brand is a fresh alternative to the ties and tools typically gifted for fathers on this special occasion.

Swims loafers are extremely versatile and can easily be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion.

If you dad loves the outdoors and is a huge boating/yachting enthusiast, these stylish shoes are the perfect gift as they have an anti-slip, non-marking sole, that offer great breathability and are extremely comfortable.

Available not only in a variety of classic colors for that traditional dad who enjoys sticking to basic blacks, browns and navys, these loafers also come in fun, vibrant colors such as reds, bright blues, yellows and even purple for all those stylish fathers out there.

If you get them a little dirty, no worries. You can even throw them in the washing machine for cleaning. They are not only practical but will turn heads as you make a stylish, fashion statement.

Swim loafers are lightweight so they make the ideal travel companion for any upcoming holiday this summer season.

Taylor Reeve

All women know that shoes make the outfit and what great outfit doesn’t deserve a great pair of shoes. These eye-catching designer pumps will definitely complete your look and get you noticed all at the same time.

Taylor Reeve, designer and artist from Southern California, is showcasing her new collection “taylorsays.”

Inspired by vibrant, colorful designs that feature unusual pictures, this sassy shoe line allows today’s woman to show off her originality.

Taylor Reeve

Taylor has developed a unique style of wearable art that lets women have fun while expressing their own individuality. This shoe line features one-of-a-kind designs inspired from a wide range of street and pop art to graffiti, tattoo and custom culture.

Clearly an artist, Taylor has been able to design and create one-of-a-kind artist series for companies such as Quicksilver, Dragon, Bell Helmets, Skullcandy, and worked with custom bike builder Jesse Rooke, adding her chic style to some of his off the wall bikes.

You will fall head over heels in love with this sole design available on TaylorSays.com and Heels.com.

The Chivas Regal 12 Year Old “Made for Gentlemen” limited edition shoe collection, by Tim Little is the brand’s most recent collaboration.

Celebrating heritage, modern craftsmanship and style, Chivas 12 and Tim Little’s handcrafted shoes are both borne from the investment of time and skills passed down from generation to generation and remain a contemporary mark of discernment, style and luxury.

The new shoe collection by British designer Tim Little is bold, expressive and masculine and also includes the Chivas 12 “Made for Gentlemen” collectible tin and a bottle of Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Scotch whisky.

Creative Director and Owner of iconic British luxury shoe label Grenson, features a slick deconstruction of the classic wardrobe staple, the hand crafted brogue.

The new luxury shoe collection will definitely be coveted by modern gentlemen.

You can purchase the new Chivas Regal 12 Year Old “Made for Gentlemen” shoe collection by Tim Little next month. The suggested retail price is £25.39

Britain has long punched above its weight in the field of fashion, and Sir Paul Smith is one of the most iconic living Brits providing luxury designer clothes for men and women. Royal Mail recently released a limited series of stamps celebrating British fashion and included a design from Sir Paul Smith, who began his career on Saville Row in the 1970s dressing fashionable Londoners and musicians such as Robert Plant.

Smith’s smart designs with a twist have come to embody the London look of polished insouciance, and his muses range from punk singer Patti Smith to the bright patterns of vintage Pucci and the lines of classic bicycles. Smith is the darling of men’s magazines like GQ and Esquire and it is easy to see why. Men’s luxury fashion is often designed for the young, but Smith’s pieces work on men of all ages. Here are three of our favorite Paul Smith pieces for men:

A snappy Paul Smith suit is the pinnacle of modern cool – a little bit edgy, a whole lot British, and incredibly smart without looking like boring office job attire. Take your cues from Mark Ronson and look snappy at the bar, at a wedding or strutting the streets with a French woman on your arm (Ms. De La Baume, we’re looking at you). The blue-on-blue wool blazer has a notched lapel, a breast pocket for your favorite pocket square, and a two-button fastening.

Add a bit of humor to your smart outfit with these Paul Smith dog cufflinks. Men’s formal fashion can be quite rigid, so it’s the details that make a difference. A snappy jacket, a sharp pair of shoes and a brilliant pair of cufflinks can transform that designer outfit from dull-but-expensive to an understated victory, and in situations when your dress is constrained, this tongue-in-cheek look at classic British manhood (think tweed, beagles and foxes) is the perfect finishing touch.

They say it’s the shoes that make the man, and these Paul Smith Monk shoes bring a touch of classic Italian style with more than a passing reference to London’s swinging sixties. Whether you pair them with a sharp tweed jacket and tousle of distinguished grey hair and stubble or a skinny Mod suit, these designer leather shoes will add a touch of luxury to your outfit.

Barker Black shoes – Bones black

As men search for quality shoes to go with both elegant suits and formal wear to casuals, the men’s luxury footwear continue to thrive and grow in importance.

English shoe brand Barker Black recently introduced a brand new line of luxury footwear for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2011.

The new Barker Black shoe collection will be available on a variety of new styles and colors.

The luxe footwear line will include leather high-top sneakers, woven silk wool and moccasins in luxurious suede, or embroidered slippers in washed linen. All these models will be offered in an array of vivid colors.

Barker Black has long been a successful fashion company and strongly represents English refinement. Established in the village of Earls Barton in 1880 by Arthur Barker, Barker Black’s factory quickly became renowned for their craftsmen and fine workmanship.

Barker Black shoes – Hartwell Butterscotch

Barker Black luxury shoes are created by a team of specialized craftsmen. Many of these talented workers have been working with the company over twenty years. By harnessing this critical expertise, plus quality and attention to detail and contemporary design, these traits make Barker Black a top notch company of fine fashion products.

Beginning in March, the Spring/Summer 2011 line of footwear, you can find the three new distinct styles at Barker Black stores nationwide as well as on the brand’s e-commerce website: http://BarkerBlack.com.

Pricing for the  suede moccasins will be $425 (USD), the slippers will sell for $495 (USD) and the high-top leather sneakers for $550 (USD).

Here is some information regarding the new Spring/Summer 2011 collection by Barker Black .

High-top sneakers:

• Materials: available in deerskin or calf, depending on color
• Colors: orange, green, grey, black and white
• Details: silk stripe detail and toe punching featuring skull and crossbone motif
• Retail price: $550 (US)

Slippers:

• Materials: available in washed linen or woven silk wool
• Colors: black, natural, navy, charcoal, purple
• Details: slippers feature embroidered skull and crossbone motif or the brand’s signature motto: “Death” and “Glory”
• Retail price: $495 (US)

Moccasins

• Materials: suede
• Colors: cobalt, green and snuff brown
• Details: silver crossbone trim, rubber crossbone sole
• Retail price: $425 (US)

TRON Pop-Up Shop – Disney Consumer Products

Back in 1982, the release of “Tron” in movie theaters brought a fresh and cutting edge look for adoring science-fiction fans. Tron was one of the first movies from a major studio to use extensive computer graphics.

With the pending release of Walt Disney Pictures new movie “TRON: Legacy”, Disney Consumer Products was inspired to come up with a trend in women’s fashion.

Working along with a number of high-end designers, Disney Consumer Products has created a luxury shoe and accessory collection – “TRON: Legacy” Luxury Shoe And Accessory Collection.

Several of the high-end designers included – Hayden-Harnett, Rousseau, TomTom and Rotenier.

The trendy new fashion collection has been described as being designed for “the young female urbanite.”

TRON Pop-Up Shop – Disney Consumer Products

If you want to buy products this wonderful collection, you’re options are rather limited. The “TRON: Legacy” Luxury Shoe And Accessory Collection will only be available at the “TRON” Pop-Up Shop set to launch in Los Angeles, California this month.

The “TRON” Pop-Up Shop is proud to be the one and only exclusive retail destination for men and women to get limited-edition “TRON” merchandise.

The “TRON: Legacy” collection will be priced from $90 to $2,600.

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