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WeSC: Pick-Up Foldable Headphones
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"I was perfectly satisfied with the little white buds that were included in the package. Until, that is, I began seeing the alternatives: more sophisticated in-ear phones with in-line microphones, Monster Beats, monster-sized Dr. Dre's, candy-colored Roxy-branded darlings and, superlatively, the fold-em-up-and-take-em-everywhere Pick-ups by WeSC. Headphones: the fashion statement for music lover..."
Barnes and Noble: The Morning Show Murders by Al Roker with Dick Lochte
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"I have to love the man who regularly puts my hometown on the map during his weekday weather reports. But Al Roker has greatly exceeded all of my expectations in the last decade, becoming a huge advocate of literacy, lending his voice to the animation of "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs," and, most recently, co-authoring a comedy-mystery tale of morning television. Up next: his inside take on t..."
MTV Shop: Men's MTV Logo Drip T-shirt
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"Did the Internet kill the video star ? ! I am betting against the odds and putting all of my faith behind the dashing and witty Alexa Chung, former host of MTV's "It's On with Alexa Chung." If we talk her up enough, perhaps she will get another go - or at least a cameo. Meanwhile, follow her brilliant self on Twitter: alexa_chung"
QVC: Crinkle Patent Side Zip Platform Boots by ISAACMIZRAHILIVE!
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"Isaac rises up as the muse of the masses, enlivening everything from couture to pret-a-porter to mail-order to cheesecake. His infectious laugh, sincere love of his craft and desire to share his talent with anyone, everywhere have made him the people's darling of the decade about to conclude - and hopefully many more to come. Cheers and air kisses, Sir Isaac !"
Starbucks: (STARBUCKS) RED Double Walled Stainless Steel Water Bottle
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"More environmental notables: the reusable water bottle. Jack Johnson praised its virtues in "3 Rs." Reduce, reuse, recycle. It is the mantra of our future, the soundtrack of green. It's playing now in your head, isn't it ?"
Envirosax: La Boheme Pouch - 5-in-1 pouches
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"Environmentally speaking, we may, as a planet, be slow learners. But we are definitely thinking twice about the bags we carry into AND out of stores of every kind. PLUS, retail giant Target is now giving you a discount for not using their plastic. Our alternatives continue becoming ever more visually and financially appealing. Progress, duly noted."
Caitlin McGauley: Artist
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"My email inbox would get pretty monochromatic were it not for Daily Candy, Ask Fashion Kitty, and the delightfully whimsical illustrations of Caitlin McGauley. And now that Daily Candy has agreed to reveal the identity of their beloved illustrator to the rest of the sweet-toothed world, you can order eye candy straight from the source."
Discovery Kids: Bindi the Jungle Girl
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"Bindi the Jungle Girl (daughter of Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter) has been following in her dad's footsteps since birth. She won me over during a cameo performance on "The Wiggles" but has since garnered her own show on Discovery Kids, promoting wildlife appreciation and environmental awareness. And, along with Beau Bridges, she will soon be coming to a movie theatre near you in "Free Willy:..."
Fred Flare: Singin' in the Rain shower curtain
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"Cute, fun, goofy, retro, up-to-the-minute, oversized, undersized, nostalgic, utterly useless but cannot live without, gross, crafty, environmentally responsible and simply fabulous - that is only the beginning of the online curiosity shop (and now brick-and-mortar Brooklyn darling) that is Fred Flare. And now the wild and crazy guys, Keith and Chris, behind the scenes have recorded their first s..."
Converse: Chuck Taylor All Star - The Clash - Men's Hi Top Sneakers
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"Don't get me wrong. I adore my Nike sneaks. (Every single pair of them.) Couldn't run without them. But Converse has playfully transformed the blank canvas of simple sneakers, turning them into moving posters of artful self-expression. Using materials from bamboo to sequins to zippers; collaborating with visual artists, John Varvatos, PRODUCT (RED), Woolrich, the sports and entertainment indus..."
Iron Man 2: Official Movie Site - Coming 2010
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"We had Spider-Man, Batman, Wolverine, The Incredible Hulk and Elektra. But it was the comeback kid, Robert Downey Jr., who blew me away with his true personal and professional grit. He will be back again in 2010 - after taking time out as a surprisingly sexy Sherlock Holmes - yet another reason to celebrate the beginning of a new decade."
Socialsklz: manners for the modern world
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"An Emily Post for the information age, Faye Rogaski is teaching kids how to handle all the many tools available to them with grace and good will. Here's hoping that classes for the big kids will be in the works in 2010 . . ."
iTunes Store: Beyoncé - Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) - Music Video
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"Britney went rogue. JLo took maternity leave. And Madonna skipped across the Pond. But, with a deft flick of her wrist, Beyonce took up where the beat left off, using her show-stopping choreography and eye-popping curves to breathe life back into the music video. And, now, that slick little hand gesture is recognized by nearly everyone as the universal symbol of twenty-first century groove."
MLB Shop: Boston Red Sox Cooperstown Unisex Team Logo Messenger Bag by Concept One
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"The Boston Red Sox have left the curse in the dust, winning not one but two World Series Championships in the past ten years. And Boston Duck Tours, who transported the team via their sunny yellow amphibious vehicles during the triumphant victory parades, continues to be the fastest, coolest and wettest way to see the city. Boston, New England: both still woefully underrated, but that all could ..."
Jonathan Adler: peace hand
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"Peace comes back into vogue, bouncing off the t-shirt onto objects both sacred and profane. And now, with his signature tongue-firmly-in-cheek twist, Jonathan Adler turns the gesture into a collectible white porcelain work of art."
Project Runway Store: Brother Project Runway Limited Edition Sewing & Embroidery Machine
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"While the benefits of DIY have received wide acclaim in previous decades (see: This Old House, Martha Stewart Living, Elle Decor ), it took a supermodel to turn it into an prime-time reality bonanza. With a little help from Tim Gunn, Nina Garcia and a rotating roster of visiting fashionistas, Heidi Klum has given the world a glimpse of the hearts and minds and, yes, the sewing machines of fashion..."
iTunes: Working On a Dream (Deluxe Version) by Bruce Springsteen
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"Barack Obama wrote "The Audacity of Hope." Bruce Springsteen quickly followed with the accompanying soundtrack, "Working On a Dream." Now that we have the inspiration (from the President AND The Boss), we can all rise up and begin again, anew."
J Brand: Women's 901 Legging in Seal
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"Denim - any and every which way you want it - has worked its way into the workplace, merged with fabrics both natural and synthetic, and strutted its way into the closets of the most conservative and body-conscious. Now, at the dawn of the new decade, we enjoy yet another incarnation: the jean legging. Welcome to the united democracy of denim !"
The Gates: Central Park, New York, New York, 2005 by Christo and Jeanne-Claude
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"For 16 days, the color orange reigned supreme in the midst of a snow-covered Central Park. An idea conceived 20 years earlier finally reached its fullest expression in an outdoor exhibit that managed to work itself into the transform the Park without eclipsing it. All that remains of the exhibit are photos and fabric swatches, but for those who wandered through The Gates that singular season, wi..."
NikeStore: LIVESTRONG Men's Half-Zip Jacket
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"Lance Armstrong showed us all how to kick cancer's butt with his can-do attitude (and a whole lot of yellow bracelets.) He's now aiming for a cancer-free existence and healthcare coverage, not just for himself, but for all of us. Jon Lester, Sheryl Crow, Christina Applegate, Sanya Richards, Betsey Johnson, Laurel Wassner, and Ryan Dungey - along with hundreds of others - continue paving the way i..."
Barnes and Noble: At @ Symbol Cast Metal Bookstop Set
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"The @ symbol has been around at least since the Middle Ages, but it has never been more ubiquitous than in the past decade. Graphic designers have melded it into numerous decorative objets, Internet gurus made it a standard part of our email addresses and, most recently, Twitter co-opted it as the lead-in of tweeters and followers. Exhibit A: @hanahula"
Target: Juniors Lace Tights - Rodarte for Target
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"Totally on-trend, thirteen-year-old style blogger Tavi is much more than a "Style Rookie." With her trademark eclecticism and embrace of all things new, cool and colorful, she made Rodarte tights the "it" item of fall 2009. Lucky us: we can now snag our very own pair at Target just in time for all that end-of-the-decade debauchery. Tavi. Remember that name."
Amazon: I Love You, Beth Cooper
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"If you are going to be typecast, being a crushed-upon cheerleader destined to save the world is a swell niche to fill. From "Bring It On" to "Heroes" to "I love you, Beth Cooper," Hayden has worked it all to her advantage . . . and our collective admiration and amusement. Let's hope she brings it all on again in 2010 . . ."
Barneys New York: Happy Birthday Nail Color by Lippmann Collection
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"Texting, emailing, dialing - our fingers are working harder than ever. They have earned some polish. Say "Happy Birthday !" to the new year whilst adding a glittering finishing touch to the human sparkler you already are . . ."
Locas: The Maggie and Hopey Stories
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"One of my favoite love stories. Many times I wished that someone would make the Maggie and Hopey story into a movie, but then I think it's better in the hands of Jaime Hernandez. Locas tells the story of Maggie Chascarrillo, a bisexual, Mexican-American woman attempting to define herself in a community rife with class, race and gender issues. Locas: The Maggie and Hopey Stories was created ove..."
Amazon: Knucklehead - Tall Tales and Almost True Stories of Growing up Scieszka by Jon Scieszka
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"I have one sister. We were born so close together, it often seemed as though we had a single brain. Which doesn't adequately explain any of our fabulous misadventures growing up. Jon Scieszka (author of "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales") has a really good excuse: five brothers. Quite generously and with great humor, he shares much of his childhood guts and glory in this nove..."
Amazon: The Chicagoan: A Lost Magazine of the Jazz Age: by Neil Harris with Teri J. Edelstein
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"In eighth grade, my English and Social Studies teachers split us into small groups and tasked us with preparing an essay and skit about a given era of American history. Lucky me, the dancer wanna-be, we were assigned the Jazz Age. And so began my fascination with all things flapper, Art Deco and Chicago. If you know someone who loves the town or the era or both, they will appreciate the unique ..."
Zines - Street Issue 195
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"Zines are not always long-lived publications, but they certainly are hip to what is going on in both popular and counter culture. Even if you would never wear or do some of the things depicted in these periodicals, they are a great way to arm yourself with knowledge of cutting-edge fashion, technology, music and language."
