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Seen that? - Let the Hunt Begin

Let the Hunt Begin at Pretty Things You have to love the BR. It seems like they are really striving to present that upscale boutique vibe although they are Banana Republic. My boyfriend is in love with this store; however, I have falled in love wi...

Seen that? - Lights, camera, action!

Lights, camera, action! at Cool Picking It is true that I work as development director for a film and acting school in New York. My work entails developing ways on how to market the studio to students who want to pursue a career in acting. My daug...

Seen that? - Let My Wine Breathe

Let My Wine Breathe at Celebrate Wine Many (many) years ago while at a college party, I was hanging out in the kitchen with a few friends when a party-goer, a young man about our same age, walked in with a bottle of wine in each hand. "I brou...

Seen that? - Even Leonardo Da Vinci said....

Even Leonardo Da Vinci said.... at Cool Picking ..."For those colors which you wish to be beautiful, always first prepare a pure white ground." Adidas prepared already the base for us the rest is up to you and yourself. Reminding us that...

Seen that? - CELEBRITY DOGS

CELEBRITY DOGS at The Celebrities Weblog It's always been a dog's life for dogs, and for many people, but that may no be all that bad if you' re a celebrity dog. Actually what I' m referring to are dogs owned by celebrities, not ce...

Seen that? - Soft tresses

Soft tresses at Are you a beauty? It may come as a surprise to you, but this winter's soft tresses are not at all difficult to make yourself. All you need is freshly washed hair, blow drier, hair iron (Sedu ceramic flat iron gets great reviews...

Seen that? - Pink Panther Cufflinks and many more

Pink Panther Cufflinks and many more at Cool Picking PINK existing since the eighteen century when they were famous for the best hunting coats money could buy. The expression "In the Pink" originates from the pride that English gentlemen...

Seen that? - Baseball catchers can face irreversible hand damage

Baseball catchers can face irreversible hand damage at Straightfromthedoc An interesting study came out suggesting that constant pounding that a baseball catcher takes can result in repetitive hand damage:In a typical pro baseball game, a minor or...

Seen that? - Jewelry Artist Breaks into Art Museum

Jewelry Artist Breaks into Art Museum at The Jewelry Weblog Jewelry designers are too often given the bum's rush when it comes to being considered " true" artists. This is always something that has irked me. Why just because a piece ...

Seen that? - Review: Turning the Tables: Restaurants from the inside out

Review: Turning the Tables: Restaurants from the inside out at Do you like to cook? You know that old question "If you could invite any three people in the world to a dinner party, who would they be?" After reading the recently released ...

Seen that? - Roulette, a laser, a cellphone and 1.3 million later

Roulette, a laser, a cellphone and 1.3 million later at The Gambling Weblog Ritz blitz gambling trio keep their chipsThree gamblers who used laser technology and a mobile phone to scam a casino out of millions have been told they can keep their money Back in M...

Seen that? - Nine West shoes

Nine West shoes at Busy with Style With Nine West launching three new collections this September (thanks to Maria Palm for the scoop), I just had to visit their online store to snoop around. And to my great surprise, there are some wonderful shoes...

Seen that? - Can you teach me some board tricks?

Can you teach me some board tricks? at Cool Picking I am not a fan of the skateboard culture, but if such culture can bring this kind of design for t-shirts then I am totally sold out. Monsieur T. is an independent t-shirt company right off Portla...

Seen that? - Fashion in the 21cent

Fashion in the 21cent at The Techwear Weblog How digital technology will sew itself into the fabric of future fashions was the subject of a recent talk at the London College of Fashion (LCF), entitled 'Interrogating Fashion: New Paradigms for ...

Seen that? - Bring Your Home Phone Wherever You Go

Bring Your Home Phone Wherever You Go at The VoIP Weblog That's the claim made by PhoneGnome, the brainchild of David Beckemeyer, the former CTO and co-founder of Earthlink. Most VoIP lovers have heard of the device that marries your landline ...

Seen that? - Boys Better Than Girls?

Boys Better Than Girls? at Next Nine Months What guy doesn't want another little guy to carry on the family name? Face it. Most men do. It seems men still dominate the world, even when they are just little tikes in the cradle, according to thi...

Seen that? - Bring some Life into your office

Bring some Life into your office at Cool Picking All you working people - we spend more than 8 hours daily sitting at our office desktop. Right?! And if we are lucky we have some windows....if we are unlucky we do not even have a single plant in o...

Seen that? - fashion and music

fashion and music at The Techwear Weblog Music is such an integral part of fashion today, i wonder if we will see a real wearable computing solution till end of the year. Sorry, nope, the typical products are nice, but not yet "invisible"...

Twenga: The New-Generation Shopping Search Engine

Shopping for the latest fashion trends ? Twenga , a new-generation shopping search engine uses proprietary technology to fetch data about all available online shops and products, delivering you hundreds of thousands of offers available on the net to help you find the right product, the best price ...

This Robot is Super Cute

A few weeks ago I received something in an email and saw this little toy known as the Tofu Robot. It originally came in green and later a blue and shown here, a pink version. I love that it has ingredients and standing at 4" tall, this is such a cute item to give to someone whether they ar...

Dre is Your BFF

You know that ever since The Chronic, Dre has been your BFF. You love his music, love the videos and love all the great people that came from his creativity. When you listen to his music and others, you should definitely think about how Dre would listen. Now you have the opportunity to hear mus...

What's In Your Orbit?

When you want your music on the go, you grab your iPod (or Mp3 player of choice) but when you want others to hear how great your playlist is, you pass your ipod around to let them hear it. Why play hot potato with your iPod when you can bring your Orbit ? I love this easy to transfer speake...

Thing: Post Secret

Post secret is one of my favorite sites, but it feels like it's a dirty secret to go on there are read the anon messages sent by people all over the U.S. (and beyond). Head to the website for handmade cards like this one above, and get a thrill from something that feels wrong and raw,...

Book: World's Coolest Hotel Rooms

Wondering where your next Hotel room adventure is going to unfold? Thanks to our cousin Cool Hunter, you can dig into some of the wildest and most fantastical spots on the planet. Must-stop spots include Scotland's Jura Islands, energy-filled Berlin, Buenos Aires, and so much more. ...

Zuriick Sneakers

These hightops are just a teaser: you're going to find some great finds at Zuriick. Think hip and affordable, in a bunch of cool-but-coordinating colors and designs. Some shoes evoke an All-Star design with a new flair, while other ones are so '80s. Prices are well under $100. The...

Sweets: Brigadeiro

This tasty Brazilian sweet is blended up from condensed milk and sugar, and takes quite a bit of stirring to make it yourself. But when you bite down into one of these chocolate-sprinkle covered balls, you'll be seriously tempted to try making it on your own. Recipe Time !

Monkeys with Mohawks

What is the deal with these incredibly cool-looking monkeys all over the world, and why do they have mohawks? What started out as a simple Google search ended up in a flabbergasted paging through Flickr. 50% of monkeys, I do think, have some sort of hard-core mohawk. Do they not have "pa...

OnSugar Publishing

Sugar continues its domination (how many sites do they have now? sigh.) with OnSugar, and it's pretty darn cool. To be perfectly honest, I'm not sure why they're offering something so neat for free. But they are, and that's great: you'll get free access to Getty images and...

Twittering Politics

I am addicted to Twitter's Election 2008 site, and I have a feeling that if you check it out, you will be, too. Everyone's Twitter comments- which can be added in at the Election 2008 site- roll by in close to real time, and it's a trip to see what's going through everyone'...

Men's Fashion Spot: bblessing

This shop for guys is cool because it's not just a basic Urban Outfitters stop. You've got eclectic brands and plenty of looks to satisfy a hip taste, and I keep coming back to shop for my brother, husband, and nephew. If you're a guy, make a wish list and pass it on: just be care...

Church for Surfers: Bola de Neve

Named "Snowball" Church because of how it was expected to become popular amongst youths of Sao Paulo, Brazil and beyond, this is one curious place. Getting friendly with pop music and extreme sports, and not being too heavily focused on rituals and customs, has allowed it to do just...

Cool Blog: The Pioneer Woman

Definitely a girlier blog than usual, but I felt like I needed to throw this one into the mix. Focusing on the life of a ranch Woman and past city-slicker, we get a dose of family antics, interesting farm life, and gorgeous pictures. It's a nice change from the usual slick "statu...

Oldie-but-Goody: Tightwad Gazette

The Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczyn is an oldie-but-goody and a must-buy for anyone who's feeling the crunch. Chock-full of slightly retro ideas and fun suggestions, we've gotten attached to this book with all of its indispensable knowledge (from multiple editions, I might add...

Thermochromatic Tees

Hypercolor grey, green, blue, black, and magenta- plus a dose of good ol' '80s! I've fallen in love with these amazing thermo tees that can turn different colors as you get warm or cool. 100% sheer jersey drapes wonderfully, so it's not like you'll be trapped in a scratch...

Cool Site: We Are the Market

I stumbled upon "We Are the Market" today, and I'm glad I did. This cool website (if you can get past the odd format) sources fashion from some of the more progressive independent designers with a flair for "urban" tastes. Discover new styles you love from the likes of...

Cool Miami Artist: Romero Brito

I am in love with Romero Britto's work, but I think I'll need to pick up some postcards instead of the real thing. This Brazilian-born artist splashes bright colors across his canvas in neo-pop fashion, and has become the darling of the celebrity art-collecting world. Not only is he s...

The Thunderbird Hotel

At first, The Thunderbird looks like it would be located in Las Vegas or a dive-y part of downtown L.A., but that's quite far from the expected: it's actually located in Marfa, West Texas, amidst desert scrub and wht has been called some of the most hauntingly beautiful desert terrain...

Col Time-Waster: Stuff White People Like

I have an ever-so-slight addiction to stuff white people like , but it's kind of a random one. Ever so often, I'll hop on and enjoy the hilarity of Facebook, Unpaid Internships, and Girls with Bangs. Combine the topics with a killer writing style, and you've got a real winner...

Toothbrush Couch

Coolest, coolest couch ever, and from what I can imagine, quite comfortable as well: a student at Bucks New University designed this conceptual piece that's probably as squishy as it is inviting. It's just too bad that I can't pick one of these up at Ikea or something. Well, ...

Cool Fork Art Gallery

Salvador Dali would be proud of these mind-meltingly interesting utensils that look like they've been hit with the high heat. In simple silver, these forks are only interesting due to the fascinating forms they take. Curls, backbends, twists, and more: I like a neat discovery that I fe...

Saved By the Bell Necklace

This Saved By the Bell Etsy find needs no introductions- don't we all have a soft spot in our hearts for this show?! It's available in brass, white, or yellow gold plate from EmilyJewelry, and I am actually eyeing it for myself. . . hotness with a lobster clasp to keep it around yo...

African Horned Melon

Unlike most of the things I write about here (things I've seen, things I've heard), I have no idea about this fruit. Except for the fact that it is definitely quite cool, with its spiky outer layer and amazing, cartoonish inside. According to my research, it's kind of a cross betw...

Cool Camp for Kids

Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Ryan Howe Camp Millionaire? Young Americans Center for Financial Education? It may not be the most interesting gadget out there, but I do think it rates a tad higher than swimming lessons and archery ! Since these camps run a maximum of 7 days, though, ever...

Cool Juice: Cashew!

The first time someone mentioned a cashew fruit, I had no idea what they were talking about. Call me crazy, but I've always thought that this fruit was one of the very coolest out there- mostly thanks to its fantastic shape and surprising color. This "false fruit" or "cashe...

Fish Pedicures?

I'm not so sure about these pedicures for myself, but at least they are headed stateside for those who dare! John Ho of Yvonne hair salon has been offering "doctor fish"-aided pedicures that have helped him solve hygienic regulations regarding pedicure razors. According t...

Cool Hotel: Pultizer

Modern, sleek, elegant, and dare-I-say-sexy, the Hotel Pultizer is a Barcelona gem. Just steps away from busy streets, you'll get to take advantage of a relaxed environment with plenty of cool to spare. Even though you might expect a four-star hotel to be a little on the stuffy side, thi...

Useful (and Cool) Site: Buymytronics.com

I love this site, and although it's not new, it's definitely cool. The site promises payment within 48 hours, and all you need to do is fill out a handy form online to figure out what your pieces will be worth, and alert them to what you'll be sending. If you have some broken elec...

Foldable Greenhouses

One of the coolest new ideas out there has got to be Daniel Schipper's foldable greenhouses for rooftop gardens and other urban environments. Constructed from recycled plastic, this little greenhouse can even be used in urban gardens in less-than-ideal climates. All you need to do...

Three Cool New Phones: Part III

Nothing fashion-related or sexy, but definitely hitting a cord with anyone who's an iPhone hater or otherwise! The blackberry Bold has made quite a buzz, and even I'm starting to think it's cool. Get ready for a mid-August release, since it's got FCC approval, it's get...

Three Cool New Phones: Part II

Yet another phone that I am dying to get my hands on- this gorgeous (and I do mean gorgeous) Dior phone that's available in a rainbow of colors, and that will be available in Russia and China at first. Darn. The good news is that this will work around the world, for those of the jet-...

Three Cool New Phones: Part I

Having a sexy phone is definitely cool. This one doesn't disappoint, with a slick, completely touch-screen appearance and that smooth black exterior that reminds us of another very special phone that might have debuted this Friday. Since this phone is a tri-band GSM and only available (r...

Plastic Seacreatures

These plastic seacreatures by Lisa Foo are a little intimidating, but they are hauntingly beautiful when you gaze at them for a little longer than a passing glance. Using plastic water bottles as a jumping-off point for these amazing pieces, Lisa Foo has constructed both lit and non-li...

Ethical Couture Gems

A mashup of many elements make this jewelry so special: say hello to Seraglia! This jewelry is combined using Swarovski crystals plunked down right next to accent bits and pieces that have been scoured and scraped straight off the street- how romantic! In a variety of colors and designs, ...

Cool Book: Fresh Fruits

When I studied in London, I was obsessed with Fruits by Shoichi Aoki. Now Ive discovered the second book, fresh fruits , to devour as well, which follows the intensely bright (almost blindingly so) wardrobes of the most fashionable crowd in Tokyo. Aoki, a renowned photographer, give...

Hot Dogs in Sweden

These aren't even the only hot dogs in the world that are covered in mashed potatoes and veggies! I was watching Anthony Bourdain and thought it was pretty cool that Swedish hot dogs (Tunnbröd rulleor?) are wrapped in a special flat bread, slathered in mash and crab salad, and shre...

Fashion House Move to Industrial Design

The italian fashion house Gianfranco Ferre will be moving into the world of architectural design to create the coolest tower in Dubai: it's awesomely shiny and has quite the sexy rooftop. Michaela Piva, the CEO of Gianfranco Ferre, stated that "The city today represents the ...

Honeycomb Houses in Slovenia

Yeah, I'm a little bit obsessed with these houses, which were constructed as low-income housing that's breaking through the mold on more than one level. They're bright, innovative, cheerful, and fabulously green to boot, which makes me want to build my own mini-pod on my property...

Green Car: The Obvio!

The Obvio! is a low emission (almost zero emission, to be exact) car that runs on biofuel and also happens to be available in a very tantalizing color scheme. If you're going to zip along in a car that's helping to conserve, you might as well embrace that quirky green flair that we...

Cool Necklaces Found in Vogue

...is time we're focusing on these awesome, reinvented dog tags from Brazil that I sourced over at Coolpicking.com- very cool indeed! Designer Isabela Capeto used old signs that she found on houses i...

Esquire Creates Iconic Covers

Esquire mag is celebrating its 75th anniversary and has roped in all the major players in fashion to participate in creating copying the original, super-popular covers of yore. Participants include donatella versace , Vivienne Westwood, Georgio Armani, John Galliano, Tommy Hilfiger, ...

Mini Wellies!

These rain shoes are just fabulous in their cute bootie -esque shape. If you live in a rainy climate, like in Britain, for example, you might want to grab a pair of these smooth miniature galoshes. Positively bright shoes make your festival excursions, pavement pounding, or puddle skippin...

Brad Pitt's Eco-Hotel Contributions

Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, shao weiwei Brad Pitt is going to be designing an eco- Hotel in Dubai. Yes! Brad Pitt's dream was to be an architect, and now he has got his dream. Brad's going to be working with a group of 80 other individuals, who will be working on the luxury f...

Cool Building: Cybertecture Egg

James Law's new cybertecture office has been commissioned in Mumbai, India, and it has already been lauded as a brand new innovation with lots and lots of promise. Which is true, it does- this building's egg shape will accommodate 13 floors of offices with an environmentally-con...

Panda Survivors Are Doing Well

Check out these baby pandas that have been thriving post-earthquake in China. While there are still pandas missing, these roly-poly babies are doing well and looking super cute. They might not be the coolest animals on the planet, but the efforts taken to protect these little guys defi...

Redesign the Birth Control Case

Yaz is hosting a competition where designers compete to redesign the birth control case, much to the relief of women everywhere. The company hallenging people to help with the look, and the contest is sponsored by nina garcia of Project Runway fame, who collaborating with the Step Up Wom...

Rain Catcher: Umbrella Plant Pot

This umbrella pot is a masterfully cute design that I can't rip my eyes off of- it's so cute, so refined, and so utterly essential for soggy environments like the United Kingdom or San Fran . If you're sick of dripping umbrellas and horribly wet foyers, this option is perfect! ...

Tasty Peanut Tablet Candy

This is the coolest treat for someone who adores sweets like Reese's and wants to branch out in world of sugary, tasty little treats. Pacoquinha hails from Brazil and is essentially the peanut butter cup filling , sans chocolate. The one featured Yoki, is a popular option. If you ever ...

Mana Clasp Necklace

This necklace has been constructed from recycled pieces gleaned off of the streets of Rio and spun into the coolest accessories. While this piece has been made from bobby pins, we can also find little trinkets fashioned from things like phone cards and from magnetized key cards. It's ...

Cell Phone: Treo/iPhone Coolness

This amazing new phone features a "Mimique" Design with a fun touch screen that's just like an iPhone. Wow- it looks like this phone could combine a lot of exciting features for one little phone, combined with Google's new platform with open-source, downloadable skins. As st...

Cool Place: Green Gym

This gym in Sao Paulo , Brazil cost $10 million to build and was built to be as coolly sustainable as possible. Rain water is reused for cleaning, there are solar panels everywhere, and even the pool has been treated with ozone to help protect it instead of harmful chlorine. This gym is a ...