December 23, 2011 | New Trends | by Michelle Wilding |
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.
December 23, 2011 | New Fashion | by Michelle Wilding |
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.
December 10, 2011 | New Food and Packaging | by Michelle Wilding |
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. Read more
December 6, 2011 | New Products | by Michelle Wilding |
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.
December 2, 2011 | New Design | by Michelle Wilding |
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?
December 1, 2011 | New Illustration | by Michelle Wilding |
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. Read more
December 1, 2011 | New Products | by Michelle Wilding |
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.
December 1, 2011 | New Products | by Michelle Wilding |
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.
December 1, 2011 | New Art | by Michelle Wilding |
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. Read more
December 1, 2011 | New Art | by Michelle Wilding |
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. Read more
November 30, 2011 | New Art | by Michelle Wilding |
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. Read more
November 30, 2011 | New Art | by Michelle Wilding |
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. Read more
November 30, 2011 | New Fashion | by Michelle Wilding |
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.
November 29, 2011 | New Products | by Michelle Wilding 
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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!
November 29, 2011 | Video | 
by Michelle Wilding |
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.
Hyper Realism seems to be a growing area of art these days, but no work compares to the father of Hyper Realism Sculpture, Duane Hanson. Hanson’s work went beyond replicating the human form by creating vulnerable scenes of sloth and gluttony, showcasing mundane citizens chasing the American Dream. Read more
Whether a torrent of abuse flows in my direction or not, I’ll bite my lip and say that Four Tet’s Rounds is perhaps the greatest electronica album ever released. Read more
The Hatton hotel epitomises Melbourne cool. Those who value design, location, and luxury will find The Hatton the perfect Melbourne base. Read more
Food On My Dog is a Tumblr project created by Andrew J Small and his Staffordshire Terrier Tiger. The title says it all. Woof woof. Read more
The coolest band in Indonesia? I think so. White Shoes & The Couples Company describe themselves as a small band that is ‘influenced by Indonesian movie soundtracks from the 70s and inspired by the acoustic spirit of 1930′s classic jazz musicians’. But I like to think of them as carrying the torch for artists like Benny Goodman, Tahiti 80, and The Cardigans, all at the same time.
Listen to their track, Super Reuni.
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The new range of Alexander Wang for Uniqlo just hit stores this week in New York. This is the perfect collaboration for budget-minded fashionistas, allowing us to wear Alexander Wang at an affordable cost (in the $50-60 range). Read more
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