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If youre still on the hunt for a swimsuit to turn into a second skin this summer, then jump ahead for our seven stylin picks sure to make a splash. Sexy, sustainable and suited for all body-types, its not too late to show off your bikini bod beach or poolside!
Its already time to start gearing up for the new school year, and while pencils and pads are on the top of our to-buy list, weve also been on the hunt for right pack to put all these new supplies into. This fall were looking towardsSchoolbags for Kids for our backpacks. What we can only call the TOMS of school supplies,the innovative new backpack company aims to help children across the globe by donating a schoolbag filled withschool supplies for [...] Would you slather snail goo on your face if it meant a flawless complexion? One company believes theyve unlocked an anti-aging miracle courtesy of the common snail.Smoothed on in cream or gel form, mollusk mucus is said to cure a variety of ills, including acne, scars and burns, and those pesky wrinkles.
The media and fashion industry has dubbed Lady Gaga as being both fashion-forward and a major influence on pop culture, so it was only a matter of time she followed in the footsteps of all of Hollywoodsmulti-tasking startlets and launched her own fashion line. But wait, dont think that the chanteuse is recreating her bizarre costumes for the 20-something. In fact, Gaga is going Gaga Goo Goo with her own line of baby wear. Check out the collection ahead, which even includes a [...] EVOL along with a his friends and helpers worked for 8 days cutting away at the meadow where they thenbuttressedthe walls with particle-board sheets and in true EVOL style cut and paste his signaturephotographicarchitecture prints to the surfaces. The rural city [...] Yesterday, the National Renewable Energy Lab NREL in Golden Coloradoannounced a first-of-its-kind memorandum of understanding with telecom giant Verizon to help develop and implement energy efficiency technologies. The information and communications technology (ICT) industry uses a whopping 3% of all electricity in the US, and that number is only going to get bigger as more and more ITC infrastructure is installed. The partnership is an effort to develop cutting-edge energy saving strategies and smart grid technologies that could change the [...] BMW just raised the stakes for electric vehicles by unveiling its new i Series concept cars. The runabout all-electric i3 is to debut in 2013, followed by the sporty i8 hybrid in 2014. Both 4-seater cars push the boundaries of design and technology with advanced drivetrains and breakthrough carbon fiber bodies that shaving weight to improve performance and mileage. Click on to read all the juicy details. Bostons new bike-share program, dubbed the Hubway, officially launched yesterday with over600 bicycles geared up and ready to rent. For those unfamiliar with the citys narrow and winding roads, it has long been derided as one of the least bikeable cities. However, the popular support behind Hubway signals a great change. Boston is now striving to be a center ofpublic bike travel [...] When we spotted these awesome rock pillows on designer Ronel Jordans website, we instantly fell in love with their nod to nature and their use of natural materials. Handmade, hand-dyed and hand-felted from 100% wool, these cool, modern and distinctly zen rocks come in a variety of sizes ranging from small pebbles to large boulders. Youre going to have to find a new spot to put those drab pillows currently adorning your bed and sofa. BMW is raising the stakes with the unveiling of its new i Series concept cars. The runabout all-electric i3 is to debut in 2013, followed by the sporty i8 hybrid in 2014. Both 4-seater cars are pushing the boundaries of design and technology with advanced drivetrains and a breakthrough carbonfiber bod, shaving weight to improve performance and mileage. Click on to read all the juicy details. Bostons new bike-share program, dubbed the Hubway, officially launched yesterday with over 600 bicycles available. Previously derided as one of the least bikeable cities, Boston is now striving to be the center of public bike travel in the Northeast. To celebrate the launch of the system and demonstrate how easy, inexpensive and green bike travel can be, Hubway members rode 200 of the [...] The Bubbletree line comes in several different models for you to choose from. The Cristal Bubble is one of the basic designs, and has completely clear walls for uninhibited 360 degree views. The BubbleRoom is one of the half-opaque designs and comes complete with portable wardrobes, sofas, roll-out beds and even optional electricity for lighting. And [...] New York City sidewalks are constantly covered with construction sheds and scaffolding, and, needless to say, they do little for the Big Apples looks. Always dark, somewhat sketchy, and magnets for graffiti, the sheds leave much to be desired, which is why the Department of Buildings hosted the UrbanSHED Competition, asking designers to create a more aesthetically pleasing design for these ubiquitous sidewalk canopies. A prototype of the winning design has just been unveiled, and we must say, the arched [...] Bike share programs seem to be on the rise everywhere except New York City (curses!), but the trend is slowly inching closer to the Big Apple with shares popping up in themunicipalities of Long Beach, Long Island and the other in Simsbury, Connecticut. The two municipalities are working on their own bike initiatives, with Simsburys already up and running, and Long Beachs set to launch this fall. The programs are thefirst municipal run bike share programs in the tri-state area. Yesterday, the National Renewable Energy Lab NREL in Golden Coloradoannounced a first-of-its-kind memorandum of understanding or MOU with telecom giant Verizon to help develop and implement energy efficiency technologies. The information and communications technology (ICT) industry uses a whopping 3% of all electricity in the US and that number is only going to get bigger as more and more ITC infrastructure is installed. The partnership is an effort to develop cutting edge energy saving strategies and smart grid technologies that [...] Meinhardts Hopscotch installation, showcased at the Vivid Sydney light and music festival, had visitors hopping up and down to create their own light rainbows. The light installation was one of more than 40 installations by local and international artists that encouraged interaction from visitors. Conceived by architectural lighting design firm Meinhardt Light Art, Hopscotch had guests jump up and down on the historic Moore stairs at Circular Quay in Sydney, Australia, [...] Hundreds of thousands of electric cars are expected to be on the road in the next five years. Charging these vehicles has proven to be a challenge, mostly because of a lack of infrastructure. But now SolarCity is stepping in and answering consumer demands for cleaner transportation by offering installation services for ClipperCreeks solar-powered EV chargers, which are compatible with all EVs currently on the road. [...] At first glance, designer Enrique RomerosPulpLamps look more like cocoon-like sculptures than lighting. Made from 100% recycled newspapers,the lamps come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and each one is completely unique.The oversized shades can be hung solo or even grouped together to form makeshift chandeliers of varyinggrayscale shades. [...] The proposed site for the Olympic Port occupies a number of large downtown blocks near the harbor of Rio de Janeiro. The project team sought with their proposal to create a new identity for [...] Instead of wasting the soil that on-site construction projects produced, Taller de Arquitectura saw a wonderful opportunity to give it a new and sustainable building application. Some of the salvaged earth was piled up to make a large mound, which is retained by the stone buildings! In addition to being lovely to look at, the [...] President Barack Obama announced this morning that his administration and the thirteen major automakers have come to an agreement to pursue a 54.5 MPG average fleet goal by the vehicle model year 2025. The agreement marks a historic milestone in fuel efficiency standards as well as the inclination that the US government and automakers are on the same path to a greener transportation industry. In addition to curbing emissions from vehicles on the road, the initiative will save customers an incredible [...] The Metropol Parasol isarguablythemost important structure to open this year, and it has without doubt come to be one of the most photographed new architectural works of 2011. Designed by German architect Juergen Mayer, the beautiful and monumental work is the world’s largest wooden structure, and has quickly become a new focal point for the city of Seville, Spain. Throwing back to the city’s marketplace tradition, and paving the way for a new era of design innovation, the [...] Landscape designer Margie Ruddick is in the running for the 2011 Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award, andironically, shes also being faced with fines for the very landscape creations planted in her own yard! Ruddicks ecological Garden of Eden was found to be unkempt with weeds by authorities in the City ofPhiladelphia. Ruddicks lawn and gardens can be described as maintained chaos. After black cherry seedlings moved in [...] MIT researchers, in collaboration with Chinas Tsinghua University, have recently created a new set of tools to evaluate the energy performance of large-scale development projects. The tools are a response to Chinas rapid urbanization and succession of ever-larger housing and infrastructure projects. The researchers goal was to help shape the process of urbanization one neighborhood at a time, producing Built in the 1880s the original 3-story home was by itself on top of a hill. Over the years, as roads changed and more houses were built, the original home was extended through a series of unorganized and badly executed DIY projects. Although Steely [...] If you havent yet heard of OHIO, its time. Founded by David Pierce, the San Francisco-based design studio is turning out some of the most stunning, innovative and diverse modern furnishings anywhere. From a starkly minimalist steel and wood bench to a printed bedframe so seductive it was too sexy for an SF magazines sex issue, David Pierce tries everything. And succeeds. [...] |
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