I don’t know about you, but I struggle with misplacing my little SanDisk USB stick. That’s why I think Rene Lee’s Metro Flash Drive is one of the savviest, aesthetically pleasing pieces of digital stationary designed this year. It integrates a clever pen clip at the front of the device so you can pop it on a necktie or dress shirt pocket. You can even go that one step further and use it as a money clip.

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It’s ironic how so many females refer to themselves as Barbies, but the vast majority will never actually get to be one. But for Nicki Minaj, that’s an entirely different story. Mattel’s Barbie crew teamed up with the Young Money rapper to bring her Barbie persona to life in the name of charity. Think classic highlighter pink hair with a blunt cut, flamboyant makeup and Minaj’s signature Barbie necklace. All proceed of the doll’s auction will benefit Project Angel Food, an organisation that works to provide food for people affected by HIV and AIDS.

Add a little swagger to your style with the Alpina M1 vintage sunglasses. The 80s-made shades have been worn by the likes of Rick Ross, Jazy-Z, Victoria Beckham and Stevie Wonder to name a few. And now they’re available to buy at Bangkok’s funky SuperrZaaap! Terminal 21 store.

From gold embroidered royal iced flowers to brocaded cameo decor topped treats, Amber Spiegal has a real knack for baking and decorating Victorian-inspired cookies in her aptly named Etsy store, SweetAmbs.

The Baking and Pastry Arts graduate at The Culinary Institute of America in New York is renowned for her signature orange zest, vanilla bean and cardamom recipe that she finishes with vanilla royal icing. I’d bet my pennies these cookies taste as delicious as they look.

Last week brought us the Wake N’ Bacon, and now we’re being spoilt with even more convenience: the desktop microwave oven. It’s the ultimate time-saver and workspace companion. Designed by Steve Gates, this appliance is built to suit a specific line of heat and eat meals that come pre-packaged with RFID tags. It’s fully operational straight from your desk: just swipe the RFID tag through the microwave’s scanner and it will recognise the meal and initiate appropriate cooking time/heat so you can concentrate on meeting tight deadlines.

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Indulging in a new Louis Vuitton handbag may heal a fashion-conscious victim’s broken heart. But if you’ve got a nasty graze, then I suggest high-maintenance fashionistas continue to heal in style with Brandages: custom designed bandaids inspired by an array of top fashion brand logos and signature patterns. Now, where is Versace?

Aww, shucks! Finnish graphic design student enthusiast Jirka Vinse Jonatan Väätäinenhas recently sexed-up our favourite Disney characters by envisioning them in real life, achieved by employing a whimsical, life-like interpretation to turn these female characters into fully-fledged women.

Scrabble addicts and Words with Friends enthusiasts can flaunt their love for linguistics to visitors with these neat word cushion covers. Etsy retailer Bambina designed and manufactures them using sturdy cotton canvas with felt lettering.

Damn! Why didn’t I know about these strikingly fashionable medical boots when I fractured my foot earlier on in the year? Unfortunately, I was stuck in a very boring, garden-variety, plain black moon boot for six weeks when I could have been rocking one of these stylish babies.

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Andrea Bricco gives the expression playing with food on your dinner plate a whole new meaning. Her new series looks far better than my childhood attempts at making masterpieces out of mash potato and other vibrant vegies.

I admire Slovenian artist Blaz Porenta and his liberal approach to re-interpreting our favourite childhood characters on canvas. Instead of depicting the cute, fluffy stories we grew up reading about, protagonists like the Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood have been transformed into frightening nightmares.

And so the act of creating alluring mosaic portraits out of mundane objects continues. This time, the material of choice is the humble plastic bottle cap. Mary Ellen Croteau intricately placed thousands of caps together to form this mosaic self-portrait.

Super talented Danish artist Jan Esmann likes to paint hyper-realistic portraits of funny people asleep with their mouths wide open. Or they could just be dead,. or engaging in other activities, of course.

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Got expensive taste? Then this is the tee for you. Coffeehouse giant Starbucks joined forces with Nordstrom designer Alexander Wang to create a faux coffee-stained shirt that will set you back a mere $85. And this celebration of turning a morning mishap into dirty art and charging a mint for it is all in spirit of Starbucks’ 40th Anniversary. Seriously, for that kind of mula, one should just spill real coffee on their own tee. Or better yet, have the company pay you $85 to wear cloth advertising their business. Not the other way around.

Most people today use Facebook to stalk the lives of their friends and foes. But this secret cigarette lighter video camera is a better choice for nosey buggers who want to go that step further. Just whip the lighter out whenever you’re spying on somebody or need to record evidence. After all, nobody’s going to suspect that you’ve got a high-definition camera hidden in a lighter. Unless they ask for a light mid-conversation, of course!

Although November is coming to a close, it doesn’t mean it’s too late for us girls to celebrate Movember. Watch this DIY Moustache Nails Tutorial by Cute Polish and learn how to master the art of painting iconic handlebar ‘staches on your nails in under one and half minutes. All you need is a base cost, top coat and black polish, and voilà.

Michael Shabtiali first introduced the world to his envelope-pushing portable aquarium fishbowl concept back in 2007. Though, it’s only now that people seem to be catching on. Imagine being able to take your fishy friend for a stroll down the street as you would your pet dog. It’s one of the few perks of captivity.

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Save the world and look good doing it with these green-friendly Woodzee shades. Each pair is constructed from either dark wood, zebra wood, pear wood or bamboo. And the lenses? They’re polycarbonate to ensure you protect your eyes as well as the environment. Cute!

Be mine. Hug me. Love you! If you want to go all out romantic and deck your home with some lovin’, then the Jellio Seat Hearts Series was made for you. Inspired by Valentine’s Day lollies, each vibrant stool and ottoman is constructed from colourful vinyl over foam with wooden legs. Though, the real treat is the romantic candied messages splashed on top of them.

I’m not sure what I like more: Chad VanGaalen’s dreamy campfire rock tune or it’s alluring animated video clip. Or maybe I’m just swept away by both since the psychedelic video perfectly fits the song. It’s a warping, Fantastic Planet’esque creation, abounding with blue-skinned aliens and fanciful, intergalactic landscapes. The man is a genius and even illustrated this video, as well as the album artwork.