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Top 10 Gifts for the Photo Enthusiast



Looking for the perfect gift to get your family member or friend? Has he or she recently take up photography as a hobby? If you answered "yes" to these two questions then do we have a list for you. Today, we've rounded up 10 gifts that you'll want to pick up for the ultimate photo enthusiast. From the kitschy to the chic, from the expensive to the cheap, we're sure that…

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Added by alice on February 8, 2012 at 9:44am — No Comments

Giveaway: Bamboo Earbuds from REVEALshop.com



This Fourth of July, ask not what your planet can do for you. Ask what you can do for your planet!



The sustainable accessories line REVEAL is giving away an ultra cool pair of… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on July 1, 2010 at 5:43pm — 14 Comments

Adidas Star Wars Collection is Coming!



As Kevin reported in the post, Adidas Brings The Star Wars Saga To Your Feet!, you'll be seeing some cool kicks coming to a street corner near you. To celebrate this launch, Adidas just released this one minute video that features David Beckham, Snoop Dogg, DJ Neil Armstrong, Daft Punk and others. Though I'm digging the remixed Imperial March song, this video doesn't really come close to… Continue

Added by alice on January 15, 2010 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

The Nastiest Notepads - Knock Knock (5 total)

What's the best way to diffuse your anger? If have no more walls left to punch, pick up one of these notepads from Knock Knock, instead. Not only will these give you a chance to vent, you'll probably end up rolling on the floor, laughing so hard you almost pee your pants. My favorite? Bitch Citation. Check out the bottom - But You're So/So Not My Bitch. Too… Continue

Added by alice on December 16, 2009 at 10:30am — 4 Comments

Mario Was Trying To Teach Us Important Life Lessons

I knew it! The video game, Super Mario Bros., was trying to teach us life lessons. This t-shirt made me laugh and remember the good old days. I hope it does the same for you.

$18.95 at Split… Continue

Added by alice on July 9, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

The Classic Paper Pencil Case

I love this pencil case! It reminds me of the classic lined paper we used to take with us to class. Who doesn't remember neatly tucking away that paper inside their Pee Chee folder?

Sadly, this…

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Added by alice on June 29, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Chic Vintage Modern Suitcases

These super chic suitcases from Elias & Grace are meant for kids but there's no reason why we can't use them as our weekend getaway bag. Love the vintage modern vibe and the two different patterns on the inside and outside.

Left:… Continue

Added by alice on June 23, 2009 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

The Prettiest Notebooks Around - Oh Joy! (3 Total)



Oh Joy! is easily one of my favorite design blogs around. It's run by a designer named, you guessed it Joy, who has the most fabulous taste in the world. She just redid her website where you can buy the prettiest notebooks. Here are some of my favorites.…

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Added by alice on June 21, 2009 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

It's (Almost) Summer Time!

Though the official first day of summer doesn't kick off till June 21st, why not call your friends over and get the unofficial party started with some mojitos and sangrias? This 2 gallon hourglass beverage jar and… Continue

Added by alice on May 28, 2009 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments

Top of the Summer to You: Kate Moss for Topshop (Summer 2009 Collection)



The "affordable and chic" British retailer Topshop has unveiled its summer Kate Moss for Topshop collection, which hits stores tomorrow.



This is actually the supermodel’s 10th collection for Topshop, featuring styles inspired by Morocco, Pocahontas and um, Kate's "own summer holiday styles." Although the price point is not out of reach, but let's be real here. I doubt we'll be seeing the old girl in the threads on her real vacation.



Topnotes include… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on May 22, 2009 at 4:33pm — No Comments

Jarhead: Alessi Mediterraneo Kitchen "Boxes"





These coral-patterned kitchen jars from Alessi (made of stainless steel and glass) are simply divine! The set of four will set you back about $151.



Buy them here (Alessi online store).



[ via: Splendora… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on May 22, 2009 at 3:23pm — No Comments

Two Water Slides That Completely Rock My World

If you want to win the Best Parent of the Decade award, get your kids one of these water slides. The first is a 16' high gigantic water play slide that costs a whoppin $9,000. Imagine taking this with you to the lake! Oh, the fantastic memories!…

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Added by alice on May 18, 2009 at 2:50pm — 2 Comments

Congrats to Our Macy's Gift Card Winners!

Thanks, everyone, for participating in our Macy's Mother's Day challenge!



Here are the following winners and their answers to the question, ""What's the best lesson you learned from your mom?"



On theMET:…



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Added by alice on May 5, 2009 at 2:12pm — No Comments

Camilla D'Errico's Rainbow Fingers, Limited Edition Prints

One of our favorite artists has a new limited edition print for sale. Rainbow Fingers is from the Compound exclusive event with Camilla D'Errico.



17x20.5 gicle'e print on heavy archival watercolor paper.

Edition of 30 signed by the… Continue

Added by alice on May 1, 2009 at 6:30am — 1 Comment

Sponsored Giveaway: Four Free Macy's $25 Gift Cards!

REMINDER: CONTEST ENDS TONIGHT!

Just in time for Mother's Day, we've teamed up with the fine folks at Macy's to give you and your mom an experience you'll never forget. As part of their Fit Matters campaign, we're giving away FOUR FREE $25 MACY'S GIFT CARDS! (2 will be given away to Met members and 2 will be given away to Twitter… Continue

Added by alice on April 30, 2009 at 9:30am — 8 Comments

Objets du Désir: Fashion by Gaspard Yurkievich



The spring collection from Parisian designer Gaspard Yurkeivich, simply named "Y," is energetic, avant garde and chic. The pieces are both classic and bourgeois, simple and decadent, with splashes of color and architectural structure for contrast.



Having trained under Jean Paul Gaultier, Thierry Mugler, Yurkeivich excels in mixing elements of streetwear with a touch of high fashion. For his women's spring collection, the designer reflected on the styles of liberate… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on April 27, 2009 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments

Dreamy Day Dresses by MaxStudio





The flowy, iridescent dresses from MaxStudio are enough to put a smile on your face and a spring in your step. The detail in the Ruffled Georgette dress is simply orgasmic!





RUFFLED SILK GEORGETTE DRESS. $298.…





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Added by PANDA JU on April 27, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

6 Courtesy Cards That'll Make You Cry

Summon your inner biatch and you may just send these courtesy cards by Gramkin Paper Studio. Just make sure you're never going to see that person again..ever.…

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Added by alice on April 27, 2009 at 9:30am — 3 Comments

A Beautifully Designed Map of Manhattan - Jim Datz

Love this poster of Mahattan (titled 'Man Hat Tan') that was a collaboration between Three Potato Four and designer Jim Datz. It combines several of their loves (and ours) - New York City, typography, color, 50's inspired illustrations, and urban signage.

The first edition quickly sold out (in a week and a half) but… Continue

Added by alice on April 26, 2009 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

J.Crew's Summer Collection is Pretty

I am in love with the new J.Crew Summer collection. Those soft ruffles and those delicate flowers...isn't it all just… Continue

Added by alice on April 24, 2009 at 10:07am — 3 Comments

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