Thursday, 15 December 2005 |
Cool Hunting is so often about retro chic. From vintage inspired designer clothes, to retro funk toys and gadgets. The fragrance world is no exception, with the re-release of the vintage atomizer pump in perfume bottles. From the fragrance houses of Aqua di Parma, through to Prada, those with the nose are jumping on the nostalgic bandwagon and unveiling their latest scents with the chic atomizer as standard. There is something pampering about delicately squeezing that little cushion of air as a fine mist of your atomizer scent envelopes your face. It's very Elizabeth Taylor and it makes us feel special. We love the atomizer and the ritual it adds to scenting ourselves. by Lisa Evans
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Thursday, 10 November 2005 |
The Olympics aren’t the only thing the ancient Greeks have given the world. Beauty buffs will thank the Greek gods for Korres Body Water spray, a natural homeopathic based deodorant made from heavenly ingredients such as vanilla, cinnamon and citrus. Half perfume, half toner, the body water keeps the skin hydrated and gorgeously scented – subtly but sexily - throughout the day. Based on natural and herbal ingredients - such as local fruits, seeds, herbs, flowers and oils - Korres cosmetics have met the expectations of health conscious urban consumers not only in their home country but also in the UK, in France and in the USA. Attractive while very sober and simple packages have also contributed to this success. The range also includes clinically tested skin care products, hair and sun care products and a men’s range. by Lisa Evans
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Monday, 07 November 2005 |
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The 2 Meter Dome is the latest and greatest technologically-saturated and aesthetically pleasing tent offered by The North Face. The geodesic form of this tent allows room for 8 occupants to be shielded from the elements. Whether making your way up one of the world’s several challenging peaks or staying on level ground miles from the nearest increase in elevation, you will definitely be the envy of base camp. Then again, for $5000 you'd want to be. by Isla Verde
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Tuesday, 18 October 2005 |
Don’t look now, but Old Man Winter is sneaking up on us and it’s just a matter of weeks before the outdoor landscape will be packed with frigid terrain. YAKTRAX aim to be a useful ally against the completely uncool action of slipping and falling in the winter months. Get YAKTRAX and get a grip! by Isla Verde
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Wednesday, 14 September 2005 |
If
a camping tent could be a chameleon, it would be a La Vache. The very
idea of camping is to absorb the surroundings, this tent by French designer Herve Matejewski allows you to
not only absorb, but to contribute to it. With a range of amazingly
natural looking prints, the tent sports enough room as a regular two
maner. Perfect for pitching up site at illegal camping grounds this
tent affords you the art of invisibility , eliminating the chance of
being asked to move along by rangers as you virtually morphed into your
environment. The only drawback on the model shown is that you may wake up to a herd of cows attempting to mate with your tent. It's available to order online for 900 euros (US$1,100)
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Sunday, 04 September 2005 |
Attention campers (no, not the shoes you fashion victims) and hikers: Your life is about to be made a whole lot easier with the Orikaso Adventure Range of origami style folding picnic and table gear. The entire intelligently designed light weight collection - which includes bowls, cups, plates and full picnic sets - folds flat. So when you’re not using them they take up as much space as a newspaper or magazine in your backpack. The English brand is the brainchild of self confessed adventurer Jay Cousins who boasts that his invention has withstood the elements of Mount Everest and the North and South Poles. And did we mention that they look hot too? No need to forsake style in the outdoors anymore. by Lisa Evans
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Sunday, 28 August 2005 |
It's a little bit volley ball, a little bit football and a lot of trampoline. Introducing Bossaball,
the newest sport that has bounced into the arena from Belgium The idea
behind Bossaball is to practice a combination of different sports at
once on a pitch that is entirely constructed of trampolines. It's not
just the sport that will get you moving, Bossball has a Salsa
flare to it, even the refs whistle will get your hips moving. The
sport is often played to Latin American music to pick up the pace.
Possibly one of the safest contact sports thanks to the padded field,
Bossaball has to be seen, and played to be believed. by Billy T
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Tuesday, 16 August 2005 |
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Ok picture yourself, its a rainy night, your driving home and you see a broken down car on the side of the road. On closer inspection you realize the car is a Mercedes convertible and Barbara Streisand is on her knees changing a flat. The best bit is her crack is showing. SNAP! you grab a shot with your cell phone cam and a week later your $15,000 richer thanks to scoopt.com
The newly founded U.K based Scoopt a 'civic media press agency' helps members of the public sell photographs and videos of newsworthy events to the press. If you snap up a scoop with your cam or phone, send it on through to the folks at scoopt, and by automatically granting them exclusive world rights, they will market the photo for a period of six months. Professional paparazzi can start looking for other work, as the regular Joes are the new happy snappers on the block.
via trendwatching
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Saturday, 16 July 2005 |
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It's the Swiss Chalet of cubby-houses that's reinventing the home office. Tomahouse is in da house, or rather, the yard. The last word in state of the art cabins, the Tomahouse can be erected in under four hours and dismantled in just one. Tomahouse was designed in Bali by Australian born architect Shinta Seregar and draws its technical elements from German structural engineering. The brainchild of Frank Thoma, it's essentially a portable work space, rich in aesthetics, and high in practicality. Measuring just 4 meters squared, the Tomahouse costs around $15,000, and considering it usually looks better than the house along side it, it's worth every cent."
by Billy T
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Friday, 15 July 2005 |
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It seems the simple act of running a bath is not safe from being revolutionalised. Introducing the SMARTHYDRO, the world’s first fully automated bathing system from Brazil. By sending your desired and fully personalised settings via your mobile phone, internet or pocket PC directly to your SMARTHYDRO, the tub can have your favourite soak ready for you when you get home. Settings include water temperature, water level, bath essence or foam, a variety of hydromassage programs, and even light intensity. There is a virtual communicative relationship built between you and the smart tub, as it's even programmed to call you when your bath is ready to be enjoyed, keeping it temperature controlled until you arrive home. Sadly the smarthydro does have some limits, as you need to do some work to get someone to hop in there with you! "visit INHOUSE
by Billy T
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Monday, 11 July 2005 |
 It's Blade Runner meets Green Acres, and it looks like it may be the
future of farming. Introducing the Vertical Farm Project. With statistics showing that by the year 2050, 80% of the world's population
will be urban dwellers and the combined impact of environmental damage
due to horizontal farming, urban farming makes perfect sense.
The idea is not eniterly new. Hothouses have been growing tomatoes this way for years and the theory
behind the urban farm project is based on that success. High rise
buildings housing agriculture and farming, mean that less of the earths
horizontal space is used leaving less destructive impact of ecology,
plus an all year round growing crop.
Designed by internationally
celebrated architect Andrew Kranis, the Urban farm Buildings are a
science in themselves. For more information go to Vertical Farm via boing boing
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Thursday, 07 July 2005 |
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Featherlift is a new cosmetic procedure that lifts the face with
threads. It was developed by Moscow based, Georgian cosmetic surgeon,
Dr. Marlen Sulamandize.
The procedure actually involves facial
lifting, (not pulling) which is done with Aptos threads. Once inserted
under the skin, the Aptos thread cog will form a permanent support
structure for the tissue of the face, actually lifting and contouring
it. Nasolabial lines (smile lines) will lessen as the patient's cheeks
are raised and their jowls retracted.
It takes only 20 minutes
and is performed under local anesthesia with the patient remaining
comfortably awake. There is no surgery involved; rather the Aptos
threads are inserted through a needle.
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Thursday, 19 May 2005 |
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Over pampered Pooches of the world prick up your ears, ‘Dog Is God’ has
arrived. Designer Marco Morosini has launched his line of incredibly
opulent designer dog houses ( Dog is God ) in Italy. The six designer
abodes range from a portable suitcase design through to a trailer
design and are priced per square centimetre. Typical of the fashion
conscious Italians, the houses are considered works of art and are
numbered and hand signed by Morosini himself. Getting in trouble with
your Mrs and ending up in the dog house may no longer be such a bad
thing.
visit www.dogisagod.it and www.marcomorosini.com |
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Wednesday, 18 May 2005 |
If you think the essence of hip is purchasing your overpriced Free
Range Eggs from a boutique grocer then think again. Go one ‘Hipper” and
lay your own. The folks at OMLETE have have designed the EGLU, the
ultimate in chic designs for chics. This space age laying pen is
available in a variety of colours and comes with or without the
chickens. Easy, low maintananince and fun for kids Eglu offers the
alternative of a chicken ‘Hilton” rather than a chook motor in. Go to www.omlet.co.uk to order your Eglu | 
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Tuesday, 17 May 2005 |
Underwater scooters? Sounds a bit like James Bond-meets-Finding Nemo. But despite its name, this Scuba Doo is no cartoon. The brainchild of Aussie scuba-diving specialists ScubaDoo International, the funky ScubaDoo will revolutionise scuba diving as it slips coolly beneath the waves from a launching pad, allowing the rider to cruise the reef at a speed of 2.5 knots without tanks, weights or mask, and with head and shoulders dry and safe in a clear, fitted dome. The secret to the ScubaDoo’s easy mobility is an external compressor, attached to the scooter by a cable which floats above the scooter on the ocean surface. At A$22,700 (US$17,000 approx) it’s not a cheap thrill, but expect diving centres and hire operators to charge approx. $130 for a 15-minute scoot through the depths. by Billy T
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