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President Obama’s whistle-stop tour notwithstanding, players are not exactly known for taking public transportation. So what slick new ride have the obscenely well-heeled been waiting for? That would be the new Mercedes E-Class, says Celso Rochez, marketing manager at Herb Chambers Mercedes.

The E-Class is the most popular Mercedes, and a redesign only comes around about once in seven years. That explains the hysteria — crazed bloggers, blurry pre-release photos, extrapolations based on European sightings. Regardless of the recession, some Bostonians are already clamoring for the car, which is a lot bolder and more aggressive than versions past (the grill almost looks like it’s snarling).

The E-Class arrives this summer, and general manager Jeff Davis at Chambers Motorcars of Boston (259 McGrath Highway, Somerville, 617.666.4100) will get you on the list. Sure, it’ll run you a cool 50–80 grand. But you do have to pay to play. (Or start saving now, and be ready in seven years when the next redesign rolls around.)

A bright idea

If you love the limelight, sometimes it’s best to provide your own. And why not make it flattering? A mere $1190 — because really, you’re worth it, dahling — gets you the Planet Lamp by Wanni Rondani.

Like you, she (lighting of this significance surely merits ship-like pronoun status) is long and lean. Her stem is satin nickel, but it’s her blown glass “shade” that steals the show: its orb shape and radiant glow inspire its out-of-this-world name, but the fixture actually looks like a more earthly phenomen on — Epcot. (Not that you’ve been.)

The Planet Lamp’s genius? Its prisms. Like Vaseline on a camera lens (then) or digital diffusion filters (now), the triangular cuts and thick glass have a subtle softening effect. It’s like instant candlelight — but much more fabulous.

So take your diva self over to Bliss (225 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.421.5544), and get into the spotlight where you belong.