DNA Portrait
The Perfect Gift For: The Person Who Has Everything.
Custom abstract art created from his own DNA code.
$390+ at DNA11.
November 28th, 2006
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Aeropak
The Perfect Gift For: World Travelers.
Travel slippers, shoehorn/lintbrush, reusable earplugs, inflatable neck rest, eye mask, and mints fit snugly within this reusable, water-resistant slide-lock bag.
$25 at Flight 001.
November 27th, 2006
Omiru Poll Results: Velvet Jackets are In
We asked: Are Velvet Jackets In or Out?
You said: Pull one on for the holiday party. 58% are all over Velvet Jackets. 18% and 26%, respectively, believe they’re On the Way
Out and Out.
Omiru’s take: Velvet Jackets are an easy way to take your look from standard to snappy. We’re fans of the tuxedo look in particular–updated for this season with a cropped sleeve and snug fit (pictured). Wear your Velvet blazer with tuxedo pants, trousers…or even denim.
Next Question: Green is a classic holiday color…and perhaps the Next Big Thing. Tell us, is The Color Green In, or is it Out? Cast your
vote on the sidebar!
Pictured: Theory Bobby Adore Velvet Blazer | $395 at Shopbop.
1 comment November 27th, 2006
Tribal Makeup Bag
The Perfect Gift For: Your Favorite Makeup Artist.
Like so many New Yorkers, Tanja of Sweet T Original prefers dressing in monochromatic black. But when she designs her bags, she sheds her basic black in favor of bright colors, bold prints, and combinations of contrasting fabrics.
Tribal tattoos came to mind when Tanja saw this particular Marimekko print. And because Tanja promised her mother that she wouldn’t get any more tattoos, she decided to make herself a bag that reminded her of them.
Did you know? Tanja has “New York†tattooed on her left shoulder. At least, she hopes that’s what it says, since she can’t read Chinese!
$25 at Sweet T Original.
November 27th, 2006
Accurian 9″ Widescreen Portable DVD Player
The Perfect Gift For: Your Film-Loving Boyfriend.
It’s time for your boyfriend to get hip with the times. This holiday season, help him switch from watching movies on his 1990’s VHS machine by getting him this widescreen portable DVD player. You may also want to throw in a couple of DVDs of his favorite flicks. Just don’t complain if he starts to pay more attention to the player than you.
$199.99 at Radio Shack.
November 26th, 2006
Ghost Mimobot USB Flash Drive
The Perfect Gift For: Your Gadget Geek.
Form and function combine to make this adorably spooky Ghost flash drive. Created by Tokyo design team Devilrobots.
$79.95 at Mimoco.
November 24th, 2006
Unusual Gentleman T-Shirt
Unusually eye catching. Thanks, Cary, for the tip!
$10 at Threadless.
2 comments November 24th, 2006
Happy Thanksgiving from Omiru!
Happy Thanksgiving, all! Omiru will be out on holiday
for the rest of the week, returning bright and early next Monday
morning.
But we’re worth the wait.
Next Monday, we’ll be debuting our Holiday Gift Guide on our shopping blog. Check back often for our top gift picks for everyone on your shopping list–from your boss to your best friend.
Want a sneak peek? Pictured is a gorgeous Bubble Placemat, only $10 at Greener Grass Design. The perfect gift for your favorite hostess.
November 22nd, 2006
Trendscape: Faux Fur Coats
Unless you want Pink to call you a b*tch for wearing real fur, we’d recommend sticking to your fabulous faux options. And lucky for you, there are tons of beautiful fake-fur coats to standing between you and PETA’s scary can of red paint. We present to you the most luxurious and cozy faux fur coats out there.
Marvin Belted Faux Fur Coat | $158 at Nordstrom
Our $$ Picks:
Paul Frank Magda Peacoat | $98 at Nordstrom
Roxy ‘Kathleen’ Bomber | $79.50 at Nordstrom
Our $ Picks:
BB Dakota ‘Lani’ Nylon Hoody Coat | $38 at Nordstrom
Athletic Fur Hoodie | $24.80 at Forever 21
2 comments November 22nd, 2006
Darling Mummy Minivan Tee
Darling Mummy’s minivan tee was inspired by a steady flow of phone calls from the designers’ gorgeous mommy friends lamenting the purchase of a minivan. Explained the designers: "We designed "too sexy" for these darling friends, as a subtle rebellion to what seems to be coming a parental rite of passage."
The designers themselves, however, don’t drive minivans. Sherri Aynn Collins zips around on her Vespa before meeting her girls at the bus stop while Alisa Christensen navigates Atlanta traffic in a German sports car (fitted with a car seat of course!).
$30 at Darling Mummy.
November 22nd, 2006