bI’m all for adorning myself with certain blings. Bling for my fingers and neck is a must – though the verdict is still out on bling for my teeth and other unmentionable body parts. What about bling for the camera? I love my camera but it never occurred to me to adorn it with jewelry. I have to give these guys creative points for going where no one has ever thought of. The designs are very masculine and definitely wouldn’t mind having them as rings or necklaces.
Jay Tsujimura: DSLR Bling Bling Jewlery
August 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Muji Stationery Landscape
August 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I just can’t wait until Muji opens up in SF so I’ve been busy getting familiar with their product line. Once they open their door, I will be so there with my wallet in hand.
Junko Mizuno “Hansel & Gretel” Art @ Nucleus
August 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If you are in the LA Alhambra area stop by Nucleus for a neat gallery opening by artist Junko Mizuno this Saturday. The event begins at 7:00pm and will showcase her take on the Grimm Brothers’ Hansel & Gretel. The Hansel & Gretel exhibit will run from August 18, 2012 through September 9, 2012. Also, there are art prints to purchase and prizes to be given – plus Junko will be there in-person for autographs.
LEGO Romance of the Three Kingdoms
August 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This makes me want to crack open my PlayStation
and play the Koei video games!
This LEGO diorama was inspired by 14th century writer Luo Guanzhong’s Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Eric Mok has put in a lot of work and details into this build. The use of black, gray, and white LEGO bricks captures the spirit of an old Chinese painting plus making the diorama look like a wall scroll is a nice touch.
The Dark Knight Rises LEGO Motorized Tumbler & The Bat
August 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I want these LEGO toys!!!
Image via Peer Kreuger (mahjqa)
Well if you can’t afford to buy Hot Toys’ The Dark Knight Rises vehicles (for instance the Movie Masterpiece 1/6 Scale Tumbler vehicle is $439.99 for preorder and will be out next year – ed. note), then you can build The Tumbler and The Bat vehicles yourself. These two awesome looking Batman vehicles were built by super LEGO builder Peer Kreuger aka mahjqa.
Star Wars Origami
August 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Where was this book when I was young and too poor to buy Kenner’s Star Wars action figures back in the 70’s? I could have folded my own Star War heroes but then, now that I think about it, I would have gotten my butt kicked by the neighborhood kids for having origami. Last week I posted a Yoda origami and it was a pretty creative art piece. With this book, you can extend beyond Yoda and create R2-D2 and the Millennium Falcon – plus it includes specially designed origami paper.
The Humanae Project: The Ultimate Pantone Chart
August 14, 2012 by 1 Comment
Brazilian artist Angelica Dass is attempting to catalog a “chromatic inventory” of all possible human skin tones in her Humanae Project. She takes an 11 x 11 picture of an individual, and matches it to a similar shade in the Pantone color classification system. Rather remarkable and simply mesmerizing.
Fendi Classic Baguette Bag Tee & Pleated Zucca-Trim Skirt
August 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Little girls love to play grown up – they want to wear lipstick and carry a purse like Mom. But since they really have nothing to carry inside that purse, why not give her just the look of a purse? This Fendi shirt has the print of a purse sewn into the shirt. Neiman Marcus currently has it on sale for $99. I do wish they would have made this shirt for my wife though. That way she can stop spending so much money on real purses.
Buy it @ Neiman Marcus – Fendi.
UNIQLO Pop-Up Shop in SF!
August 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The wait is OVER!!!
Are you tired of H&M style? Well move over H&M – Japanese retail giant UNIQLO is coming to San Francisco with a full 29,000 sq foot mega store on Powell Street this October 2012 just in time for the holidays. So to wet the hearts of stylish budget-minded fashion aficionados, UNIQLO has opened up a pop-up shop selling select men’s and women’s apparel. The downtown/financial district store will be open for another 3-4 months until the full-scale UNIQLO store opens.
Artist Inspired Eco-Friendly Speakers
August 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Almost all speakers out there under $1,000 USD are just dull black veneer wrapped around MDF speakers. Now don’t get me wrong, some of them sound great but when the music stops, they just look like the monolith in 2001: A Space Odyssey. Recently, I stumbled upon these speakers and these seem to add a pretty nice second dimension to your speaker. It’s as if you can enjoy it with the music on or off.
More Umbrella Art
August 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Image via Peter Greig
Simply beautiful. There really should be more of these simple but yet beautiful art pieces that decorate our city. Why must we always have modern art that push boundaries, but yet, no one can understand them or find it at least semi-pleasing? While this art installation might not cause controversy or lead art into new territories, I would really enjoy seeing this on my way to work everyday. It just brings a smile to my face.
Muji Coming to San Francisco
August 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Muji is finally coming to San Francisco. The Japanese retail giant that specializes in consumer and household goods announced plans to open a SF store in November at 540 Ninth St. in the SOMA district. It will be the Muji’s first West Coast outlet and fifth store in the US. Also, it will be the largest in the US with 7,250 square feet of retail space and parking. Be the first in line but, in the meantime, get ready with what you want by checking out their website. (http://www.muji.us/)
Umbrellas in the Sky!
August 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Image via Patricia Almeida
These bright and colorful umbrellas light up the skies in a town called Águeda, Portugal. No one knows who to credit this art project but photographer Patricia Almeida took some amazing pics.
No Spray Paint Need Apply for This Graffiti Art
August 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Water – Light – Graffiti by French artist Antonin Fourneau:
A Flower in the Sky
August 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Image via Nico Perez (A Flower in the Sky)
I stumbled onto these beautiful photos a long while ago. I really like the mood of the photos – it’s as if you’re in a dream state of distant memories. I wished someday the artist would pair these photos up with music. In the meantime, I’ll look through the photos with some quiet jazz, slow guitar, etc.
Man Bag: J. Crew Abingdon
August 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Image via PurseBlog.com
A messenger bag is pretty much a part of me as I commute to work everyday. All around on the bus, I see all the men carrying a similar bag because, these days, we just have a lot to lug around. I’ve got today’s lunch, my sweater, ipod, cell phone, keys, reading materials, etc. To be honest, I feel naked without my bag and I’m pretty rough with it, that’s why I’m always on the lookout for new bags or newer styles. Guess where I found this beautiful messenger bag – PurseBlog.com, which is my wife’s quick link to her purse addiction. Ughh, that’s when I realized that the messenger bag is the modern man’s purse but, darnit, that’s one good looking bag and the price is awesome. I want one…
For more info, go to: PurseBlog.com – J. Crew Abingdon.
Virgin America x Banana Republic = Flight Crew Apparel
August 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Today, Virgin America celebrates its fifth anniversary of operating in the States and they’ll be launching a cool collaboration with Banana Republic. Virgin America’s 2000 employees will be wearing brand new outfits designed by Banana Republic. Though, because of security issues, the collection you will be buying from Banana Republic won’t be exactly the same outfits as the Virgin America employees, but it’s close enough.
DC Comics Releases Archival Prints
August 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
DC Comics is feeling and going retro with these fantastic art prints. These vintage inspired prints come in two sizes – 12×18 and 24×36 plus it’s printed on high quality acid-free paper.
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi LEGO Chess Set
August 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
There is just no way on earth I can concentrate on chess when I have a set like this. I would constantly add-on to each piece or re-enact scenes from the Star Wars movies. Before you know it, I’ve busted out the rest of my Lego Star Wars sets and any semblance of a chess game would have been gone a long time ago (in a galaxy far, far away….).
T-Shirt Design: The Black Knight Rises
August 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This mash-up needs to be a graphic tee! Oh wait, it is!
This is “The Black Knight Rises” by Nathan Davis aka obvian who hails from Melbourne, Australia. It puts the Black Knight from Monty Python and the Holy Grail into one of this summer’s most recognizable movie posters. The result is a pretty bad-ass drawing.
Mocamomo x NeochaEDGE = Pop Art Inspired iPhone Cases
August 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
HK company Mocamomo produces lots of unique art-infused iPhone cases and now they are collaborating with Shanghai-based art agency NeochaEDGE with a set of 8 modern art inspired iPhone 4/4s cases.
Superhero Photography by Chow Kar Hoo
August 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Superman in Hong Kong!
Photo by Chow Kar Hoo
Here’s a geeky question – what would it look like if superheroes appeared in Hong Kong?
Wonder Woman running in the night markets of Hong Kong!
Photo by Chow Kar Hoo
A Collection of Star Wars Art
July 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Art by Olly Moss
It’s been over 30 plus years that Star Wars first appeared in theaters. Here’s a collection of some incredible Star Wars-inspired art.
Art by Greg Peltz
UD Replicas: The Dark Knight Rises Biker Apparel
July 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is so cool – first we wrote up a post on The Dark Knight Manual and now we have a Batman suit to ride on your motorcycle. As I mentioned in my previous post, I wanted to do something for the greater good, and so with the manual, this suit, my motorcycle, and some improvised gadgets, I am now ready to save the world. Also, this suit is a real-serious motorcycle suit. It has body armor for the elbows, forearms, and shoulders plus it has a back spine protector.
Frankie’s Garage: Hyundai Mad Max Elantra Coupe
July 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Image via Uncrate
With the apocalypse so close at hand, it is comforting to know that our car companies has our back. Hyundai might soon introduce the new zombie survival machine equipped with the state of the art CB radio. I’m not sure how you will fuel this thing but at least you will get great mileage for every gallon you salvage. I wonder if these will come in different colors …
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