Check out this crazy Nina Chakrabarti art series from the free magazine, I Want You. The Indian born, British-based artist defaces photographs of beautiful women with tribal illustrations, which is totes something you’d want to do to your high school yearbook. We rounded up a few more pics after the jump, and be sure to check out the mag’s site for the full series. [WYendrs] Keep reading »
Red Bull Backlash: “Slow Cow” Beverage
Slow Cow may look like one of those Red Bull-type energy drinks that line the shelves of America’s convenience stores, but it’s the exact opposite. The Canadian beverage claims to slow your roll via the a main ingredient, L-Theanine, an amino acid that relaxes, but doesn’t induce sleepiness. Slow Cow also claims that this miracle element reduces anxiety, clears your mind, and can even help symptoms of PMS. Americans, however, are so accustomed to the go, go, go of coffee culture that it’s difficult to imagine a trend of “mellow drinks.” After all, we can think of some, ahem, other things that do that for you. [Slowcowdrink.com] Keep reading »
Hot Outta The Oven: Summer Gazpacho With Roasted Corn
Think you can’t cook? Here’s a recipe where you don’t have to. (And technically, it’s not quite “Hot Outta The Oven,” but anyway…) Gazpacho is a cold summer tomato soup, and all you have to do is blend, baby blend. The best part is that it’s super healthy, being low in fat (there’s a teeny bit of olive oil, the “good fat”), and high in nutrients (lycopene from tomato). Once you get the basic idea down, you can think of your own twists to add. I made up this recipe, and added roasted corn to give it a bit of a crunch. Keep reading »
Quick Pic: Really, Alexander Wang? Really?
Oh Alexander Wang. We had such faith in you. You seemed so down to earth with your Craigslist models and minimalist designs. And then you had to go and do…this. A jean jacket with leather sleeves straight out of Aeropostale’s 1992 catalogue. Shame. Shame! Guess everyone has a flop now and then. Thoughts? [Lagarconne.com] Keep reading »
Fashionistas And Design Enthusiasts Love Ireland’s g Hotel
To call Philip Treacy just a milliner is a severe understatement. While he is best known for his award-winning hat designs and for his collaborations with Alexander McQueen and Chanel, did you know he’s also the design director for the g Hotel in Galway, Ireland? It’s no surprise that his whimsical hat designs have translated into hotel design as well. From the bubblegum Pink Lounge to seashell decorated rooms, Philip explains his designs as “hats people love to wear. With the g, I have created a place where people will love to be.” The g has 101 rooms including the Evangelista Suite (where you cannot “wake up for less than $10,000 a day”). All rooms have Treacy-designed Frette linens and even butler service! Continue reading… Keep reading »
“Twilight” Threads For Sale At Nordstrom, Of All Places
How convenient for rich tweeners who need both a $300 pair of shoes and “Twilight” t-shirt: Nordstrom will be hawking “New Moon” clothes come October 15. R-Patz obsessives can snatch up both a $32 “Team Edward” tee and a $30 necklace that features the family crest of the fictional Edwards clan. (There are tank tops and plaid jackets, too.) The price range is cheaper than we’d suspect from Nordstrom, but it’s also merch we’d expect to find at Hot Topic instead. Guess Nordstrom must really need the clams? [NY Daily News] Keep reading »
Quick Pic: Hello, Kitty (Chomp, Chomp) Goodbye, Kitty
Who says you can’t play with your food? While we never thought “adorable” was a word we’d use to describe our lunch, these Hello Kitty and cartoon-inspired bento boxes merit the term. Yum. [Irresistable.fr] Keep reading »
Style Buzz: Daisy Lowe Is Quite The Cool Customer
- “24 Hours With Daisy Lowe,” a reality show starring the British model/It girl, premieres tomorrow on MTV UK. It includes footage of her prepping for an Agent Provocateur shoot like the one above. Apparently, her life, is like, really fabulous. [Refinery 29]
- Ten of Hillary Clinton’s staff members went on a jewelry shopping spree in Thailand while their boss was lobbying for stronger democracies in Southeast Asia. Everyone’s making a big deal over the fact that they spent $4,000 in an hour, but we’re guessing they all work pretty hard and about $400 apiece isn’t too terrible. [WWD]
- Conde Nast has instituted an assistant contest of sorts, offering $500 extra to the best ones each month. This just when we thought it couldn’t get any more cut throat at the likes of Vogue and W. [Gawker]
Quick Pic: Speak Now Or Forever Hold Your Pee
Let your household products speak for you. U.K. fair trade and poverty-fighting org, Traidcraft created this statement packaging for 100 percent recycled tissues, paper towels, and toilet paper. [Lovelypackage.com] Keep reading »
Gift For Gab: Your Best Comments For The Week Of July 24th 2009
We here at The Frisky live for celeb gossip, chocolate, and your comments. What can we say? You bitches crack us up! In honor of you, our smart, sexy, and incisive readers, who aren’t afraid to talk smack on the Internet, we’re giving away prizes! Each week we’ll award you awesome chatty Cathys a little something special. This week, five winners will receive The Pulpwood Queens’ Tiara-Wearing, Book-Sharing Guide To Life. Without further adieu, the lucky winner of this week’s Gift For Gab. Keep reading »