Architecture- The John Portman Way

Skyscrapers are not new to United States but this state of the art Westin Peachtree Plaza is the tallest hotel in Western hemisphere.Built in 1972, this cylindrical shaped, 72 story hotel is the epitome of pure perfection. The architect of this hotel - John Portman has created a lot of other remarkable buildings with Atrium design being his signature style. He created the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, too which is the world's first modern Atrium hotel with 22 floors! And in 1985 he built Atlanta Marriot Marquis hotel which is still the city's largest hotel.

Holiday Flee Markets

So the Union Square Holiday Market is back again for Christmas only with more stalls and more products this time. There are so many cool things from all over the globe. Hats, scarves, jewellery, antiques, clothes, household stuff food and drinks. The spirit of the market is very vivacious and gets you in the mood to shop. The things are 10 times the price of what they are in stores but people are still buying. So what is a recession?

Fusion Music

New York is home to more than 100 cultures. So the New yorkers  can't do with  just American music which is why the Fusion music which combines two or more different forms of music is getting very popular. These pictures were taken, at Daddy Yankee's Spanish Hip Hop Night and an Indo - Latin music concert respectively. One of Daddy Yankee's song was amongst the final nominations for FIFA World Cup theme song. These concerts attract larger number of people as they cater to more than one culture. Is the music being inspired from multicultural clothing lines or is it the contrary?

Mikimoto- The King Of Pearls

The trend toward back to basics is not just restricted to clothes but also implies to jewellery. More and more people are becoming intrested in Pearls. Pearl pieces are the most hot selling jewllery pieces right now which explains exotic innovation in Pearl necklace, bracelate and earring designs. Especially Mikimoto's collection in his 5th Avenue boutique is mesmerising! Its very modern and Chic and very expensive too. A double strand white and black pearl bracelet costs a whooping $8000. But when you look at it, you know its worth it!