Phillip Lim Kanvas Leather Tote available for half its original price
We had informed you earlier that eLuxury is closing shop and that they are offering massive discounts at the moment. Here's a great deal that will be impossible to refuse. This 3.1 Phillip Lim Kanvas Leather Tote which is certain to brighten up any outfit is on sale. It comes in cheerful colors like mint that are perfect for summer. It features contrast flat leather handles and a canvas lining for style and for convenience you will find a a leather zipped pouch inside the bag. It's original price tag read $525, but it now available for $210 which is less that half of that. So don't waste any time, go right ahead and get your hands on the tote here.
[Luxist]
Hello Kitty Instant Noodle Bowl will make you get your chopsticks out
I love some good old instant noodles for times when I'm just too lazy to cook and it's no secret that I'm a big fan of Hello Kitty as well. So if I get a chance to combine these two, I'm definitely a happy camper. This Hello Kitty Instant Noodle Bowl is absolutely adorable in soft pink. It is designed to fit all size of noodles, it doesn't discriminate. The lid has a pretty Hello Kitty theme with buttons. It is perfect for cooking noodles and keeping them warm. So get your chopsticks out, it's available for $25 here.
Game Collector Syd Bolton gets a Pac-Man coffee table custom made
Ontario-based game collector Syd Bolton decided to hire artist Erin McFadden to make him a table that could fit right into his game room. And let's face it, there's no better table than a one that features Pac-Man. McFadden did well by turning a boring old coffee table into a totally geeky one that features a classic arcade Pac-Man scene. Bolton seems to be pretty happy with the final result, however he had something way more cooler in mind.
Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 available in five hot colors
Check out the new Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 from Microsoft which comes in a rage of 5 great colors that are sure to catch anyone's fancy. It's a mouse that is very portable and that will go nicely with a laptop or netbook. You will find Blue Track Technology here and it is good to do its job of smooth and shiny surfaces like granite, marble along with wood and carpet. It also comes in with a small snap-in transceiver. The bright colors available are teal blue, berry pink, lime green, black and white. So it's perfect for both the sexes. You can either get it for yourself or as a back to school gift for someone you know. It can be yours for $40.
Royal Ascot’s Chocolate hat marks Ladies’ Day and a new style statement too
On the occasion of Ladies’ Day yesterday, Royal Ascot racegoers were tempted to their legitimate chocolate cravings with the Cadbury Flake 99 hat, which is nothing like what we’ve seen before. Created by Milliner Judy Bentinck, the impressive 4ft long creation took six painstaking weeks and also an assortment of materials to fabricate. The cone was created by a process that involved intricate layering of colored mesh and the ice-cream was created with the aid of ‘creamy’ satin. A material which formed a part of Late Queen’s Mother’s hats was used for creating the chocolate curls.
Motifo Magnet brings giant Mosaic art to your fridge
Engaging digital photo frames of family and friends or sticking up random fridge magnets is just not my type of a thing. I prefer things to either be spic & span or phenomenally unusual. The Motifo magnet set by Peter Locke is just the right thing that falls into my ‘phenomenally unusual’ idea of fridge modification. The guy has created a set of 1296 colored magnets called Motifo that are almost like giant magnet color pixels that you could arrange and rearrange to create a visual wonder on your fridge door.
Bomb and Dynamite candles propagate message of mayhem
Candles are always associated with the fragrance of peace. Also, often used for rejuvenating the senses through aromatherapy, the candles are a good means of setting the mellow moods. But who said they’re not allowed to be fun and in-your-face for a change? The Bomb and Dynamite candles are a pair of destructive weapons that you could store in your house for scaring away unwanted guests or simply freak out your friends for fun. They’re cool and especially happening for Halloween’s. The Bomb candles and the Dynamite candles are available from Mystake shop for $5 and $11.
'Duoresk Kids’ chair by DuoBack: Ergonomic furniture for kids
Whenever you hear of ergonomic furniture you always relate it to adults and their workplace. Nobody seems to create ergonomic furniture for little kids. But DuoBack Korea Co. LTD has taken the first step and actually developed ergonomic chairs just for kids. These chairs have been named 'Duoresk Kids’ and were displayed at the recently held NeoCon World Trade Fair in Chicago this June. The chairs targeted at today’s kids incorporate the company’s 'Dualinder' frame to control swivel or non-swivel function by lever. The depth of the Duoresk Kids’ chair can also be adjusted according to the child’s growth. The cute colors and unique look of these chairs will definitely appeal to youngsters everywhere.
PIMPtendo: NES done up with Zebra skin and feathers
NES consoles are everybody’s favorite, irrespective of the outbreak of Wii’s and Xbox’s and according to me, they’re true classics. If you’ve thought that making its appearance a bit more kinky could keep the show running, there’s nothing like it. Your idea has just been supported by the custom designed PIMPtendo that has been sexily ‘pimpified’ with a new Zebra skin finish, added LED’s which make the innards of the system glow red when it’s switched on, gems galore, Plexiglas, purple frill and a peacock feather like a little seasoning.
Critter Cruiser and Hamtrack thrills our pet friends
Has your pet been a good friend and passively taken all your mood swings and thwarts with a squeak? It definitely deserves something thrilling and power puffed to purge out all its frustration towards you, but return with the same love and affection. The mice have got some common sense about the onset of the new generation and hence demand for a little more than the traditional hamster wheels and rubber balls. The Critter Cruiser and Hamtrack is a good exercise for your little pet friend and a good entertainment package for you!
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Disney Stich cell phone charger
Disney Stich cell phone charger from Century, Japan works with all the latest phones, PDA’s (FOMA / SoftBank 3G) and even has iPod Compatibility. It gives up 40 minutes of power using two batteries so you can chat or listen to your tunes for even longer. To keep you amused, the Disney Stitch eyes light up when it is charged. You can charge the device via USB also. The device connects to emergency calls also. Just pop the Emergency Charger in your pocket and relax, safe in the knowledge that you've taken all necessary precautions to avoid a temporary personal power cut.
Jimmy Choo shoes up for grabs at H&M sale for $160
Every girl loves to own some killer pair of shoes and high on the list are shoes by Jimmy Choo. Of course, it's hard to always be able to afford then except when they are up for grabs at a sale. That's just what is happening at H&M where the cost of a pair of Choo's will be £100 ($160) and not the usual £800 ($1300). The collection to go on sale will include zebra-print sandals and lattice-style high heels. Tamara Mellon, founder and president of Jimmy Choo, said: “We are privileged to be among the fashion greats affiliated with H&M.” Margareta van den Bosch, creative adviser for H&M, said: “We adore Jimmy Choo’s shoes and bags. It’s our first shoe designer collection.” However, it's only on November 14 in 200 H&M worldwide stores that you will be able to get your feet into this budget collection and it is unknown which H&M location will hold which shoes.
[TheSun]
Telephone Cord Watch brings back the age of wires
Geeky gadgets with a retro touch are always great. That's just what this watch does here. It's a timepiece attached to one of those old telephone cords. It's bound to strike a cord with all those who spent hours on the phone twirling the wires. Now, its the wireless age, so you don't often see these wires. The watch is handmade from a reclaimed vintage telephone cord and accented by a vintage phone key. The credit of the design goes to Minnesota artist Debra Dresler, who gives "new life to old spirits" through her functional art pieces.
Chocolate Chess from Key Design: A delicious game of skill for chocoholics
I have never been too fond of Chess, but the Chocolate Chess from Key Design has appealed to my chocoholic sensibility and left me craving for one. This delicious Chess board has pieces made from edible chocolate allowing players to gobble up the losing opponents’ pieces. The unique chess board draws its inspiration from a Croatian folklore in which a Croatian king plays chess with an Italian king to capture numerous islands of the Croatian coast as the prize. This chocolicious chess set is the modern depiction of this legend where the islands are replaced by delicious chocolates.
Babyglow: Garments that warn parents about rise in baby’s temperature
It takes a lot of time and experience to understand and communicate with your new born. That is why usually invaluable time is lost and the little ones health is affected when parents are unable to detect the sudden rise in their baby’s temperature. But thanks to Chris Ebejer’s latest invention –Babyglow, parents can heave a sigh of relief. This ingenious product will prevent your babies from overheating by signaling to parents when the temperature rises. Babyglow is a unique garment that changes color with the baby's temperature so parents will know when their child is getting too hot and help prevent catastrophic illness. Overheating can cause a baby's brain to shut down and is also an indication of illnesses such as meningitis. So Mr. Ebejer’s invention will definitely be a blessing for parents all over the globe. The Babyglows come in pink, blue and pastel green, all of which turn white as soon as the baby's temperature rises above 37c. Mr. Ebejer got his idea after watching a documentary about babies and since then he has spent over six years and £700,000 ($1,145,900) working with scientists to develop the pigments to embed into cotton babygrows.
