Sentences with phrase «on opulence»

The Speed should run from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, with a top speed of 190 mph — without treading on the opulence and comfort you expect from the entire Mulsanne range.

No high - powered exotic could hope to compete with the 2015 Bentley Continenetal GT Speed on opulence and contentment.

Not exact matches

Ahilya by the Sea, a quietly elegant bed and breakfast set on the Mandovi River, is a far cry from the over-the-top opulence of its sister property, Ahilya Fort, while the more trend - setting W Goa set up shop this year on Vagator Beach — expect sunrise yoga and fitness classes by day and cocktails alongside a thumping Indian DJ soundtrack by night.

After a three - year period in which developers fell over themselves trying to raise the bar in terms of price and opulence and records were set on a regular basis, the market is showing signs of a correction.

Back on June 13, 2007, a front - page Wall Street Journal story examined the rise of private - equity kingpin Steve Schwarzman, CEO of the Blackstone Group, and chronicled the over-the-top opulence of his lifestyle:

If the short ribs I posted earlier this week elicit romance, opulence, and proper decorum, then ají de gallina resides on the opposite spectrum for when I eat this, I want nothing more than to cozy up in my favorite, most slouchiest pajama bottoms and go at this with a ravenous, no - holds - bar hunger that I'm certain is terribly unattractive, disheveled and wide - eyed as I appear.

Speaking to our news correspondence at the asylum down headquarters of the NPP, a high placed source in the innermost of the NPP flagbearer who happens to be a former Ambassador to an Asian country has bemoaned against the opulence and extravagant lifestyle of the NPP flagbearer's family noting that, why would Ken Ofori - Atta be «on the streets in search for money instead of campaigning?

According to the Mail on Sunday, only 24 hours before the Milly Dowler phone - hacking story broke, they were wining and dining with the Murdochs and Tory ministers at «a party of decadent opulence and excess» at the 22 - bedroom Cotswolds mansion of Eizabeth Murdoch and her husband, Matthew Freud.

Go for either their take on graffiti or opulence.

Opulence meets comfort on this shimmering pillow cover, featuring bold hues mixed with metallics in a chic chevron pattern.

' T is the season for glamour and opulence, which is what La Maison Remy Martin embraces and embodies beautifully!We collaborated on this special shoot with LMRM pop - up members club in Soho (I told...

«A refreshing new take on a red lip... this vibrant shade of fuchsia is a great choice for any skin tone and it's opulence is undeniable when paired with a luminous, understated face.

Lately I've also been crushing on dark floral prints; they channel that same kind of early Renaissance opulence.

On my first visit to Paris a decade ago, I visited the Chateau de Versailles and remembered the opulence of each room filled with velvet curtains, paintings and plenty of gold crown moulding and gold detailing all over the palace.

The central conflict is Jim Blandings's pursuit of an American Dream on steroids and a entitled sense of opulence, but this conflict isn't really resolved because Blandings never tones down his ambitions or does anything to earn his privileged opinion of himself.

«What Dreams May Come») always has given interior spaces a muscle - bound opulence, but he's just on andro here.

Plus, it's not set in the Depression, so Annie's fairy tale transplanting to the world of opulence isn't as pronounced, though the way Stacks lives does border on science fiction in terms of his technological toys.

Essentially the Nolan Batman films have been epic and yet rather humble, despite the opulence and grandeur the films have been staged on.

Advantageous (Director: Jennifer Phang, Screenwriters: Jacqueline Kim, Jennifer Phang)-- In a near - future city where soaring opulence overshadows economic hardship, Gwen and her daughter, Jules, do all they can to hold on to their joy, despite the instability surfacing in their world.

Some authors have pointed to a distinct house style in the 1930s (see Thomas Schatz and Paul Grainge), when MGM's Leo the Lion symbolized the opulence and grandeur of musicals (The Brodway Melody of 1938) and epics (Mutiny on the Bounty); Warner Bros. distributed «gritty,» social dramas and gangster films; Universal produced low - budget horror films (Dracula); and Paramount's distinctly «European» flavor, employing emigree directors such as Josef von Sternberg and Ernst Lubitsch.

You would think opulence to be high on the production's priority list.

Still, the tone of these films, and the use of terror, oppression and despair juxtaposed with opulence (remember, this was Heavensbee's plan of attack in Catching Fire) works so astonishingly well that it almost does not matter what happens to these characters, just their existence in the world is enough to resonate on a baseline level.

But without the winks of awareness, The Neon Demon would still drown eyeballs in opulence and get audiences stoned on its aura of drowsy menace.

Renowned for a slew of sartorial successes on the red carpet, the Academy - Award - winning actress brought a subtle opulence to the BAFTAs in a geometrically - patterned gown, paired with fairy - like cropped sleeves.

Drawing on numerous film historical references, from Hitchcock to the director's own earlier Movida era work, Almodóvar's twentieth feature, adapted from three short stories by Alice Munro («Chance,» «Soon,» and «Silence»), is a haunting drama that oscillates between disenchanted darkness and visual opulence.

There's a critique that ought to be evident in all of the carnal opulence on display — a critique experienced somewhat through Rick's dizzying dourness as he masquerades unhappily through the scene — but the larger picture — that of a celebrity who's become engulfed in his own sickening self - importance — escapes Malick in the most significant, reproachable of ways.

He illustrates these gaps with vivid descriptions of what he calls an «opulence arms race» among affluent independent schools, but points out that some well - to - do suburban public schools have also fallen into the trap of over-spending on luxuries that do not promote learning.

It's where you get to overlook your luxury car's dimensional immensity and focus not just on its climate - controlled opulence but also on its road manners, which should be both stately and sporty, engaging you in your drive yet sparing you from its worst elements.

The only splashes of opulence are the matte - finish wood trim on the doors and wooden shift knob.

After the 599 GTB and the F12, literally every screw was turned on the Ferrari 812, and another impressive masterpiece of automotive artistic refinement was created: lightweight bodywork components made of visible carbon fibre, strikingly forged sport rims, a powerful performance improvement, and an intoxicating opulence of interior modifications prove the spectacular entrance of this two - door sports coupe.

But that feeling of overt opulence — with double - stitched leather and suede covering every surface as on a Range Rover — is just missing.

The levels of interior opulence leave absolutely nothing to wish for and the way it manages the serene demolition of everything from motorways to mud ruts — and the way it soothes your brow whatever goes on around — puts the Range Rover in a league of its own.

Not So Good 1) Chrome quality on the exterior could have been better 2) Door mirrors are a size small 3) Overall plastic quality lacks the feeling of opulence 4) Only 2 Airbags against the customary 6 in the segment

So, on go massive gold wheels, all - encompassing bodywork, Brembo brakes, Nitto NT05 tires, Katzkin leather across the interior «to provide the opulence of a private business jet,» says Hyundai (was the regular Genesis like flying coach?)

The Mercedes - Benz S - Class embodies luxury like few other cars on the road, but the three - pointed star flagship is more than a machine of opulence.

This super sedan starts at $ 201,000, and while it might not offer the same level of crushing performance as its Mercedes - AMG rival, it provides a level of opulence and customization that surpasses the bespoke programs offered on the S - Class.

It takes something more, something that trades on over-the-top opulence....

So here she was, on a day filled with the opulence of summer, about to braid her hair for the journey home.

Deccan Odyssey, India's leading luxury train, sets the benchmark when it comes to unsurpassable comforts and opulence on a train.

A journey drenched in luxury and infused with nostalgia, Gems of India tour itinerary on board Maharajas Express offers a fascinating ride across the popular golden triangle tour circuit in sheer opulence.

On the lower level, there is a state - of - the - art gym facility where guests can maintain their workout regime while continuing to indulge in the everyday opulence of all the resort has to offer.

The village of Gharb is also home to some of the most beautiful architecture on the island, including the church of Ta» Pinu Basilica — an extraordinary monolith that rears from the ground with sheer opulence.

These cabins are larger than the others on board, at 26.4 square metres, and come with additional touches that adds just that extra touch of opulence.

You'll feel a sort of fairy tale magic just by standing on the property of this award - winning resort, where elegance, opulence, and impeccable service... Read More

Everything about this establishment oozes opulence and its location is the cherry on top.

Perched dramatically on the hillside overlooking the dazzling Mediterranean, Villa Pep Simo Sea exudes an air of grandeur and opulence.

The focus will be on sleek and efficient design, five - star service, and high functionality over frills and opulence.

The opulence of the interior as would be evident on any luxury cruise ship contradicted the fact that this is a casual sailing experience with no formality.

Travel in sheer opulence on the self - styled «Most Luxurious Train in the World» as you swap Cape Town's beach - framed urban sophistication for a Big Five safari on an all - inclusive private reserve...

Follow the footsteps of history and discover the opulence of bustling Samarkand with Great Rail Journeys on our brand new Silk Road to Samarkand escorted rail holiday experience.