Story Tlr-Your Life Online
Yes’s: 203 No’s: 155Facebook and Twitter are soooooooooooo 4 minutes ago. The latest in telling potential stalkers about your innermost thoughts and whereabouts is www.storytlr.com. Snazzy templates, innovative ways of posting both photo’s and video in one album, and best of all there are no vomitizing advertisers trying to get you to part with your hard earned cash! Tell us what you think; is this the coolest new application in web 2.0 or just another online time waster?
Nerd Wallpaper
Yes’s: 65 No’s: 50Because your Trek mini-dolls weren’t enough, you can now cover your bedroom with Star Trek wall paper. Tell us what you think; totally awesome, or totally nerdy.
Recycled Bottle Cap Furniture
Yes’s: 66 No’s: 52Artist Rick Ladd creates furniture out of recycled bottle caps collected by the bartenders who work at his bar. Tell us what you think: are these eco-friendly worthy of your home, or does the creator just have too much time on his hands?
PhotoShop iPhone App
Yes’s: 71 No’s: 56Tweakers unite. The newest in i-Phone Apps-that-you-don’t-need is a customizable photoshop tool palette, supported by both Windows and Mac and will cost you $4.00 Tell us what you think; would you really want to date someone who was sooo anal about imperfection that they wanted the application for their i-Phone, or is a fab idea for artists the world over—who are we to cut and paste?
Christian Louboutin Marie Antioinette shoes
Yes’s: 67 No’s: 54Only 36 pairs of these $6,295 babies, which are inspired by the ill-fated French royal, were made. Let the scramble to be the “lucky” ones to own them (and probably never wear them) begin! Tell us what you think: Are these heels the most gorgeous, intricate and fabulous creations you’ve ever seen and are you salivating over them right now? Or, are they high-priced pieces of junk for shoe fetishists only?
Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap App for iPhone
Yes’s: 35 No’s: 31This app allows you to tap your finger on any of your favorite photos to select the most gorgeous color of, say, a sunset, your baby’s eyes, or even beef jerky. The app matches the color to one in Sherwin-Williams’ extensive paint selection and designs a coordinating color palette. No more toting around annoying paint chips. Tell us what you think: is this awesome, or is this awesome?
Gamer Medals
Yes’s: 64 No’s: 59After cumulative years of exploring alternate worlds and fighting bad guys – all from the comfort of their couches – gamers finally get some love… from each other. Available from Supermandolini are Super Nintendo and Genesis-themed medals to be awarded from one gamer to another in recognition of all each other’s hard work. Tell us what you think: Are these medals really awards for nerdiness supreme, or would you be proud to earn one?
Artist Yvonne Lee Schulz
Yes’s: 68 No’s: 63Artist Yvonne Lee Schulz’s exhibition at the Cain Schulte Gallery shows a different take on “Death by Chocolate” by displaying a provocative series of photos of children handling and eating chocolate pistols. Her “2Sweet2kill” is a pop culture behavioral observation experiment documenting children playing with their edible toys. Tell us what you think; disturbed artistry or original and thought-provoking yummy-kins?
Hunter Choos
Yes’s: 76 No’s: 73Jimmy Choo has collaborated with iconic British brand Hunter to create what have to be the most luxurious Wellington boots ever! Combining the traditional aesthetic of Hunter with the sleekness of Jimmy Choo, the result is a natural rubber boot embossed with the luxury label's signature crocodile print, a gold buckle and rivet detailing, and leopard print lining. sold exclusively online at www.jimmychoo.com starting in June! Tell us what you think; Makes your old Wellies look “weak” or why try and remake an original?
Smoking Mittens
Yes’s: 131 No’s: 137We at Bitchin’ Kitchen are not endorsing smoking in any capacity — but if you’re going to do the deed, you might as well keep your kibbles and bits from falling off during those winter ciggy breaks. To stave off the biting chafe of -27 windshields while ensuring a steady dose of uninterrupted nicotine inhalations, we offer up Smoking Mittens. *Cancer not included but highly likely. Tell us what you think; are Smoking Mittens a nifty idea, or do they leave you out in the cold?
Jenny Orchard’s Artwork
Yes’s: 84 No’s: 88Jenny Orchard’s artwork and sculptures are currently represented in the National Gallery of Australia, as well as collections in Japan and America. As Orchard’s website writes, “Jenny’s monsters also pay homage to the extinct species we witness departing every day. They are inspired by cast-off objects organic life forms and wild fantasies and a conviction there is beauty in diversity.” Tell us what you think; Trippy eccentric art, or reminds you of sea monkeys, and a little bit of your ex.