Geek in Heels - Page 33

Ed. note:
If you tried to access this blog earlier today, I apologize for the error. Someone had tried to hack my site, and my web host had suspended the account for suspicious activity. Normally I would have been able to take care of the issue almost immediately, but I was out all morning and did not have access to a computer. No worries now though, because everything’s back!

Motion Silhouette is a new type of pop-up book. Created by Japanese designers Megumi Kajiwara and Tatsuhiko Niijima, it features pop-up paper cutouts that are meant to be used in conjunction with a light source.

As you can see from the animated GIFs below, the cutouts’ animated shadows whimsically interact with the printed content. The face profile, for instance, can be used to blow at a dandelion or — if used on the opposite page — blow out birthday candles.

Asian, Beauty, Korean, Personal, Shopping, Travel

Korean Beauty Haul: Introduction

Jul 14. 2014

A few months ago, at the ripe ol' age of 33, I purchased my very first eye cream. And I LOVED it. "Why have I never used eye cream before?!?" I exclaimed on Facebook. "I don't have lines yet (knock on wood) but my eye area seems so much smoother and softer...

Art/Design, Cute, Funny, Geek, Toys

Lego Representations of the 50 States

Jul 11. 2014

My favorite has to be Delaware — it reminds me of my favorite line from Wayne’s World: “We’re in…Delaware.” 😆 Which do you like the best? Do you think your state is accurately portrayed?

Alabama:

Alaska:

Arizona:

Korean, Personal, Travel

Reflecting Back on Korea

Jul 10. 2014

I wanted to jot down some memories from my first-time-back-in-13-years trip to Korea before my aging brain locks everything away into the dark corners of obscurity. And since I love making lists, here are 10 things that are freshest on my mind from my trek back to the motherland! 1. First and foremost (in what is probably a no-brainer for most of my readers), Korea far surpasses the U.S. in terms of everyday technology. My relatives' apartment complexes, for example, had retina-scan security systems and motion-activated lights in hallways which automatically dim at night. There were security and emergency intercom systems in every bathroom. Underfloor heating systems. Filtered faucets and showerheads. Heated toilet seats. And much, much more. When I commented on these to my uncle, he...

Art/Design, Entertainment, Movies

When Disney Meets ‘Orange Is the New Black’

Jul 07. 2014

While some may find the juxtaposition of cartoon character faces on human bodies creepy, I think this Disney and Orange Is the New Black mashup deserves a mention.

I’m loving Rapunzel’s loopy stare as Nicky, and Belle being cast as Daya just somehow makes sense. And seeing Eric as Pornstache makes you consider the innocuous prince in an entirely different light, doesn’t it? 😉

But Ariel as Red…aside from the obvious color of their hair, I fail to see the reasoning behind the match. And anyone who imagines Snow White as a member if OITNB other than Morello must be high on something!

Elsa as Piper: