By Lisa Rae
Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor was no stranger to receiving gifts, she was notoriously showered with expensive presents from show business' finest throughout her scandalous life. Ms Taylor once explained that 'It's not the having, it's the getting'. That is, it is not the consumption of gifts we enjoy, but what that gift represents- that our loved one has gone out of their way (and out of pocket) to please us. With this is mind, and with Christmas just around the corner, let's peruse some of the most extravagant gifts on the market
For Her: For the lady in your life, heed this invaluable advice- diamonds really are a girl's best friend. So for any lottery winners reading, you might consider this year's Victoria Secret Fantasy bra; diamond encrusted and coming in at a costly 2.5 million dollars, this spectacular undergarment puts ordinary lingerie to shame. After all, nothing says 'Happy Christmas, I love you' more than underwear that's pricier than your house.
For Him: What do you buy for the man who has everything? If you happen to be Beyonc and you're married to rap mogul Jay-Z you buy them a Challenger 850, aka 'The Hotel in the Sky'. The pop superstar presented Jay-Z with his $40 million private jet last Christmas- but the Challenger 850 is not your regular $40 million private jet, as it also features a living room, a kitchen and two full bathrooms! This is the type of gift that not only keeps on giving but keeps on costing, as the average flight comes with a fuel cost of $30,000 plus the expense of hiring pilots to fly the aircraft.
For the Adventurer: For that special someone who is always globe-trotting, why not take it one step further and give them a trip into space on the Virgin Galactic? After just two days of training, they'll board the spacecraft and travel through the atmosphere at an average speed of 3000mph- that's nearly four times the speed of sound. They'll experience weightlessness and view the earth as we can only see it on the TV, and all for just $200,000! Just one of many unique gift ideas to consider this festive season!
If the passing of a distant wealthy relative or striking oil seems unlikely this year, this Christmas handmade gift ideas are probably the most effective (and cost-effective!) way to the hearts of your own Elizabeth Taylors. Exclusive private jets, diamond encrusted underwear and once in a lifetime are all very well and good, but there is nothing quite like sentimental, unique and thoughtfully sourced gifts. Liz was quite right when she said that 'It's the having, it's the getting', so this Christmas pick something simple that they're sure to adore forever, something that doesn't require Beyonc's bank balance!
For Her: For the lady in your life, heed this invaluable advice- diamonds really are a girl's best friend. So for any lottery winners reading, you might consider this year's Victoria Secret Fantasy bra; diamond encrusted and coming in at a costly 2.5 million dollars, this spectacular undergarment puts ordinary lingerie to shame. After all, nothing says 'Happy Christmas, I love you' more than underwear that's pricier than your house.
For Him: What do you buy for the man who has everything? If you happen to be Beyonc and you're married to rap mogul Jay-Z you buy them a Challenger 850, aka 'The Hotel in the Sky'. The pop superstar presented Jay-Z with his $40 million private jet last Christmas- but the Challenger 850 is not your regular $40 million private jet, as it also features a living room, a kitchen and two full bathrooms! This is the type of gift that not only keeps on giving but keeps on costing, as the average flight comes with a fuel cost of $30,000 plus the expense of hiring pilots to fly the aircraft.
For the Adventurer: For that special someone who is always globe-trotting, why not take it one step further and give them a trip into space on the Virgin Galactic? After just two days of training, they'll board the spacecraft and travel through the atmosphere at an average speed of 3000mph- that's nearly four times the speed of sound. They'll experience weightlessness and view the earth as we can only see it on the TV, and all for just $200,000! Just one of many unique gift ideas to consider this festive season!
If the passing of a distant wealthy relative or striking oil seems unlikely this year, this Christmas handmade gift ideas are probably the most effective (and cost-effective!) way to the hearts of your own Elizabeth Taylors. Exclusive private jets, diamond encrusted underwear and once in a lifetime are all very well and good, but there is nothing quite like sentimental, unique and thoughtfully sourced gifts. Liz was quite right when she said that 'It's the having, it's the getting', so this Christmas pick something simple that they're sure to adore forever, something that doesn't require Beyonc's bank balance!
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