Yusuke Sugomori, who describes himself as a “creative technologist,” has created a project called CSS Sans — a font collection that is created purely from CSS. A cool feature of the webpage is that as you mouse over a particular CSS class, the portion of the font for which it is responsible gets highlighted: Are there […]
Judgemental Subway Map of Manhattan
Thrillist has recently released what they dub an “actually useful subway map, which tells you what to expect at virtually all of Manhattan’s stops.” I really do believe this version of the subway map may be more useful for tourists, as well as locals who want to venture out of their comfort zones. Now I am tempted […]
We All Have Superpowers [Comic]
“With great power comes great responsibility…” Via Lunarbaboon. You may also like: A Compilation of Dads Singing “Part of Your World” [Aww] Parenting WIN [Flying with Babies] J.J. Abrams Personally Solves Kid’s Algebra Problem Slacking Off [An Update in Facebook Posts]
The Inspiration Behind Lando Calrissian’s Helmet Design
Costume designer Nilo Rodis-Jamero recalls: “Every Friday afternoon, we would play baseball and once I jokingly put a glove on engineer Wade Childress’s head…” Via Reddit. (For more Star Wars designs and their origins, check out one of my most popular posts ever, Top 5 Star Wars Designs and What Inspired Them. It used to have a […]
Giveaway: Dr. Oracle The Snow Queen Enzyme Powder Wash (Plus MORE Samples!)
I thought I had seen them all when it came to the form that Korean skincare took in its packaging and delivery systems. Ampoules, serums, sherberts, and gels, oh my! Funny-looking patches (have you see this Instagram photo I posted the other night?) and even sheet masks made of sea kelp! But how about a skin cleanser…wait […]
The Secret Lives of Superhero Toys
Warning: some of these are NSFW. But the creativity and technique of photographer Edy Hardjo are well worth a look…especially if you’re into the Marvel and DC superhero-verse. Enjoy! You may also like: Suck My Brick Lego Representations of the 50 States Kids Recreate Best Looks from the Golden Globes Engagement Photos of the Year [Zombies]
Giveaway: 5 Items from the Shiseido Spring 2015 Collection (A $150 Value)!
A couple of months ago, Shiseido invited me to the launch of their Spring 2015 line at the luxurious Aire Ancient Baths in Tribeca. I was naturally excited to go out, sans kids, to what seemed to be a sophisticated, adults-only affair. What I didn’t realize was how fish-out-of-water I would feel at this event; […]
“Bad Sleeper”
Sleep and I do not have a good relationship. We have never been friends. I am constantly chasing sleep and then pushing it away. A good night’s sleep is my white whale. Like Ahab, I am also a total drama queen about it. I love to talk about how little sleep I get. I brag […]
Mega Korean Skincare Samples Giveaway (42 Pieces!)
I know I’ve been promising some giveaways since…gulp…last year…and I’m so sorry to not have delivered sooner! To make it up to you, I’ve decided to run 3 giveaway just 3 days apart from each other. 🙂 This first giveaway may not seem like much, but it’s ideal for anyone who would like to try a multitude […]
Global Luxury Shoe Designers Reimagine Cinderella’s Glass Slipper
In celebration of the release of the live action film Cinderella, Disney has enlisted 9 global luxury shoe designers to create their own interpretation of the iconic glass slipper. Take a look! Paul Andrew:“Cinderella’s glass slipper represents every woman’s dream shoe. The story, being a classic, inspired me to use my iconic pointed toe silhouette, which […]