If Everyone Jumped – Signature9 http://198.46.88.49 Lifestyle Intelligence Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:55:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.4 Casey Anthony and Caylee Anthony Memorabilia: If Everyone Jumped… http://198.46.88.49/living/casey-anthony-and-caylee-anthony-memorabilia-if-everyone-jumped http://198.46.88.49/living/casey-anthony-and-caylee-anthony-memorabilia-if-everyone-jumped#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:55:03 +0000 http://198.46.88.49/?p=20454 Casey Anthony will be released from prison today, and is expected to relocate and change her appearance. It’s for her protection, since many people aren’t in agreement with the Florida jury that found her not guilty of murdering her daughter, Caylee Anthony. If you’re Nancy Grace, an HLN executive, or were otherwise glued to the edge of your seat during the trial, you may find this to be a bit of an anti-climactic ending.

Perhaps you find yourself longing for the circus-like atmosphere of the trial, but fear not – like any good show, this one comes with memorabilia.

A full courtroom diorama has disappeared from Etsy {MSNBC}, but there’s plenty of memorabilia remaining. The t-shirt at left, which allows for a mix of state pride and Casey Anthony opposition is still available, as are hand drawn cartoon portraits of Anthony, her attorney Jose Baez and trial judge Belvin Perry.

While eBay says that it’s pulled some of the items that it’s deemed in particularly bad taste, if you’re looking for something that pays tribute to the interest in the trial of the (last) century and the internet meme started by Antoine Dobson, this t-shirt featuring side by side mugshots of Casey Anthony and OJ Simpson was able to make it through a full listing (though it ended with no bids).

As did this oil painting of a nude Casey Anthony with a roll of duct tape, which adds new levels of disturbing to this entire thing, but is hands down the most artistic.

If you’d rather wear your feelings on your sleeve  – or chest, or the back of your truck, there are a myriad of t-shirts and bumper stickers available on CafePress as well.

We get it. Unlike the murder mysteries on TV, where the prosecutor always has one legal trick up his sleeve to ensure that the bad guy is punished, that’s not exactly how this case has played out.

Even adult entertainment studios have backed away from employment offers for Anthony, and very few people want to see her profit from the trial through paid interviews, books or television appearances in any way. Shouldn’t that extend to this entire debacle?

While there are plenty of people jumping on the bandwagon to provide the souvenirs for the greatest trial show on earth, none of the t-shirts or bumper stickers or keychains or artwork are going to change what happened to Caylee Anthony or her mother.

Judging by how long most listings have been up, and how few sales most have, it seems that maybe – just maybe, the appetite for all things Casey Anthony is shrinking even if it leaves a bitter taste.

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$1000 Teeth Wrapped Around Your Finger: If Everyone Jumped http://198.46.88.49/style/jewelry/1000-teeth-wrapped-around-your-finger-if-everyone-jumped http://198.46.88.49/style/jewelry/1000-teeth-wrapped-around-your-finger-if-everyone-jumped#respond Sat, 28 May 2011 23:41:56 +0000 http://198.46.88.49/?p=20028

And we were weirded out by the jewelry that looks like little human bones. If gold and silver vertebrae don’t satisfy your fascination with kinda creepy accessories, you can now sink your teeth into a piece of jewelry with real bite. We’re not kidding – it’s a ring made of actual human teeth. {the Gloss} Or, a necklace with human hair thrown in if you’re not sure about rings, but absolutely want in on some toothy adornments.

Tell us the tooth - would you wear human teeth and hair jewelry?

Van der Glas, an Australian Etsy seller, offers the ring pictured above for $1000 AUD (approximately $1070 USD at current exchange rates), but also has necklaces and earrings featuring human teeth, some combined with human hair. You can send in your own teeth for a 10% discount, or go with the designer’s pre-selected teeth at regular retail price.

Now these might make an amazing gift for the dentist who has everything, or the stylish boxer who wants a trinket representing his latest win that’s more discreet than a flashy belt, and admittedly we’re slightly interested in seeing what a Lil’ Wayne (or a similarly bling toothed rapper) version of this would look like; but for anyone else who isn’t a cannibal or serial killer on the side the ick factor kind of takes away from the style credibility.

Not to mention the price tag – while the pieces do have a pretty cool presentation, our tooth fairy returns maxed out at $5: the least expensive tooth trinket in this collection is $500 AUD. Then there’s maintenance: do you have to brush your jewelry with a fluoride toothpaste to keep it from getting a cavity? If you get the necklace that includes hair, do you have to shampoo and condition one part, and brush the other? Granted it says that the pieces have been sterilized, but for $500 you could probably find a respectable dentist to clean your entire mouth so that you aren’t losing teeth and have money left over for jewelry that won’t creep people out.

Maybe that’s just our take though; what say you? Would you wear human teeth in your fine jewelry?

Images via Van der Glas Etsy shop

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Jeweled Genitals: If Everyone Jumped… http://198.46.88.49/mens-style/mens-grooming/jeweled-genitals-if-everyone-jumped http://198.46.88.49/mens-style/mens-grooming/jeweled-genitals-if-everyone-jumped#respond Thu, 19 May 2011 16:36:15 +0000 http://198.46.88.49/?p=19952 You may have heard of vajazzling – the inexplicably popular practice of women decorating their bikini areas with Swarovski crystals. Apparently, some men out there have been so dazzled by the shining nether regions of their ladies that they’re getting in on the bejweled action.

Men's crystal penis tattoos: in case you were wondering what to wear with your shiny underwear.

The Daily Mail {via Gawker} reports that 40% of the customers requesting genital crystal decoration in UK salons are men. Vajazzle crystal suppliers are responding with designs specifically for men. An Iron Cross and red lips crystal design apparently top the male design best seller list.

Okay, first we have to address the general ridiculousness of this trend as a whole. When did people start stepping out of the shower, looking down and going “just not sparkly enough”? It’s bad enough when things get hot an heavy with a partner and you lose an earring – what happens when one of the crystals falls off? That’s got to be a really awkward scavenger hunt to figure out if the crystals have ended up between sheets or… elsewhere. Not to mention, aside from 12-year-old girls, Paris Hilton and certain rappers, who’s really that into sparkly things that they go “you know, everything is just better when it’s shiny.”

Now, onto the unique ridiculousness of this spreading over to guys. Gay or straight, it’s tough to imagine anyone pulling a guy’s pants down, seeing red a red crystal lip design and doing anything but laughing (and laughter is a completely acceptable reaction). Then you’d have to explain that you’re laughing at the crystal tattoo, and not the guy’s other jewels…

We’ll take a pass on both versions of this sparkly mood killer, but would you bling your private bits?

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Temporary Lip Tattoos: If Everyone Jumped http://198.46.88.49/style/beauty/temporary-lip-tattoos-if-everyone-jumped http://198.46.88.49/style/beauty/temporary-lip-tattoos-if-everyone-jumped#comments Thu, 05 May 2011 16:29:31 +0000 http://198.46.88.49/?p=19763

Ill advised permanent tattoos have made a few appearances in this space, we’ve seen everyone from Beyonce to Betsey Johnson revive the temporary tattoos of the ’90s, and now there are temporary lip tattoos from a company called Violent Lips. {Racked}

We have yet to see a single example that makes a good case for permanent lip (or facial) tattoos, so fakes are the best possible place to start with this idea, but do we really need zebra stripe lips?

Some of the options look like fun, but we’re a little nervous that things could head into an Ed Hardy-esque direction where it’s only a matter of time before the patterns get louder, tackier and more bedazzled as D-list reality stars make them famous. Not to mention the possibility of a combination of press-on lip prints with press-on eyeshadow prints (available here, if you’re interested), press-on nail polish prints that results in the kind of beauty press-on explosion normally only seen in a Ke$ha video.

Assuming that doesn’t happen, we’ll admit that a few of the patterns do look tempting, and if you’ve every wanted to do any Rocky Horror Picture Show-style videos, the red glitter option would be pretty amazing for that. Or, if you’re a fan of really shiny lips, but don’t want to eat glitter all night. We’re more than a little tempted by the rose print, and the pink animal prints have Nicki Minaj’s name written all over them – okay, technically they have animal print written all over them, but you get the idea. At $14.95 for a 3-pack, the price isn’t too bad, so that helps also.

Given the fleeting nature of these tattoos – according to the Violent Lips website, they last 4-8 hours, and the growing number of press-on beauty products we’re sure at least a few people will jump on this trend.

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Denim JeanPants Underwear (Not Just for Nevernudes): If Everyone Jumped http://198.46.88.49/mens-style/mens-clothing/denim-jeanpants-underwear-not-just-for-nevernudes-if-everyone-jumped http://198.46.88.49/mens-style/mens-clothing/denim-jeanpants-underwear-not-just-for-nevernudes-if-everyone-jumped#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:49:14 +0000 http://198.46.88.49/?p=19438

The things people come up with to make men’s clothing more interesting never fails to amaze. Maybe you’ve already got your pair of SUBS garter/suspenders, but want an extra bit of assurance in case your pants sag just a little too low. Enter JeanPants underwear. {Racked}

Available in medium or large, the $61 pair of underwear comes to you courtesy of the Japan Trend Shop. This has to be Japan’s official response to that massive donation of Crocs. Well played, Japan.

Here’s how the cotton and polyurethane shorts are being marketed:

“The tight and chic JeanPants from local clothes brand CUW are pert, durable and oozing zeitgeist appeal. Although likely to be more popular with men the designers also say women are welcome to enjoy the style too. For sure, the ‘worn’ denim look is all the rage in Tokyo at the moment, and this underwear adds innovation to that trend by transposing jeans fashion to your briefs.”

While the shorts are intended for men, CUW (the brand behind this product) claims that they’re suitable for ladies as well. Obviously, they’re trying to tap into the market of guys who were lining up for the ex-girlfriend jeans. Somehow, the fact that these are unisex doesn’t make them any more appealing to us, but if you’re Tobias Funke or one of the dozens who were waiting for these, your underwear pleas have not fallen on deaf ears.

 

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The Maple Bacon Sundae: If Everyone Jumped http://198.46.88.49/food/the-bacon-sundae-if-everyone-jumped http://198.46.88.49/food/the-bacon-sundae-if-everyone-jumped#respond Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:03:25 +0000 http://198.46.88.49/?p=19250

We’re not sure why people keep trying to fix something that’s not broken, but another strange take on ice cream is here. First it was anti-aging ice cream (which we would try, even if we’re not totally convinced ice cream can replace good skincare), then it was Baby Gaga breast milk ice cream (which we’ll pass on trying), and now we have Denny’s maple bacon sundae (which we’re undecided about).

On one hand, this seems like one of those things that sounds gross, but might actually be pretty good. On the other hand, bacon + ice cream + maple syrup just seems to = heart attack by the scoop, but Denny’s has never been known for their healthy cooking so at the very least it’s on the menu at the right place.

Plus, the rest of the Baconalia menu – which is actually a great title if it’s a play on the gluttonous Bacchanalia feasts and orgies of ancient Rome (though it might be a lost reference) – is relatively tame so this could just be one of those dishes that’s there to get people talking and interested in safer choices. Bacon and eggs, bacon and pancakes and a BLT aren’t all that difficult to find at other restaurants, so bacon topped ice cream could be a draw.

And for everyone who has already signed themselves up for bacon flavored beverages, chocolate covered bacon and the $475 bacon of the month club, it provides one more type of food to satisfy your bacon obsession. Forget a bird, put a bacon (strip) on it seems to remain the dominating food meme.

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The Electric Shoe Car: If Everyone Jumped http://198.46.88.49/electrotech/the-electric-shoe-car-if-everyone-jumped http://198.46.88.49/electrotech/the-electric-shoe-car-if-everyone-jumped#respond Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:01:45 +0000 http://198.46.88.49/?p=19169

If the shoe fits, might as well drive around in it all day, right?

This week, The Cut {via Selectism} posted a photo of a giant, 10-foot long authentic leather shoe made out of bull hide that is actually an electric car able to hold two people. It’s just for Sunday cruising or short trips, though, since it can only go up to 30 miles per hour.

The car was created by the Kang Shoe Company and has been making its way around the streets of China as a promotional tactic. {Gizmodo} It can go for up to 250 miles on the power of its single battery and stands three feet high. {Weird Asia News}

Since Kang plans to build 40 of these promotional cars, we figured we should offer suggestions for what types of shoes would make good automobiles. Kang should probably stick with styles that never go out of fashion, so a classic black women’s high-heeled leather boot would work great. Perhaps it could even come with removable shearling for colder weather. A Converse Chuck Taylor sneaker would be perfect to market to the young and hip crowd, and a strappy espadrille could be the equivalent of a convertible for warmer months.

The possibilities are endless, and we can’t to see what Kang comes up with or if the shoe car will ever go up for general sale. The image of the original shoe car has been circulating the Internet, so the company should at the very least find a way to take advantage of the success of its promotion. And step on it.

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Baby Gaga Breast Milk Ice Cream: If Everyone Jumped http://198.46.88.49/food/baby-gaga-breast-milk-ice-cream-if-everyone-jumped http://198.46.88.49/food/baby-gaga-breast-milk-ice-cream-if-everyone-jumped#respond Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:29:09 +0000 http://198.46.88.49/?p=18826

Image via TimeOut London

We’re sure you’ve heard about the breast milk ice cream that one London shop has had on its menu by now, but yesterday we learned that local officials confiscated all of the supply that was on hand at the store due to health concerns. The ice cream is apparently being sent to be tested for hepatitis contamination. {Los Angeles Times}

In case you missed the news, which has been spreading around radio talk shows, newscasts and Internet blogs for about a week, an artisan shop called Icecreamists in London has been selling ice cream made from human breast milk, dubbed “Baby Gaga” and sold for $22 a scoop. Icecreamists’ owners promise the ice cream, which is made with vanilla and lemon zest, tastes fantastic. {Shape} Apparently someone out there agreed, as the flavor quickly sold out. {Time Out London}

Concerns from England’s Health Protection Agency that the breast milk used to make the ice cream was not properly tested for harmful bacteria resulted in officials confiscating remaining supplies. Shape spoke with Dr. Ruth Lawrence, director of the Breastfeeding and Human Lactation Study Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center, told the health and fitness magazine: “The bigger philosophical issue is there are so many small babies and sick babies who desperately need breast milk. If women have milk to give, it would be wonderful to donate it to a milk bank…I suspect the breast milk ice cream contains only trace amounts, anyway.” For what it’s worth, the Icecreamists have maintained that the breast milk used was tested for the same diseases that blood is tested for when donated.

This may be a case where the gross factor is in our heads, but we won’t be trying Baby Gaga any time soon. Sure, we know where the milk in stores comes from, and cow milk might have an ick factor for some. Still, ingesting anything that contains even a sliver of something that was secreted from another human’s body is just too disgusting. Once you’re past a few months old, breast milk should be out of the question. Plus, $22 for a scoop of what amounts to cleverly marketed baby food exceeds our budget range.

The Icecreamists are known for clever names like Sex Bomb and the Vanilla Monologues, but we aren’t sure about this one. We first heard of the product via a tweet that said something about Baby Gaga but didn’t say what Baby Gaga was, so we thought Lady Gaga was pregnant or showing off pictures from when she was a child. Incorporating the name of one of the world’s biggest pop stars, while good for grabbing the attention of Gaga fans via vague headlines, doesn’t seem like it’s all that great for creating a distinct brand identity. With a forthcoming Lady Gaga scent tapping blood and semen for inspiration {Fashionista} and the Lady’s propensity for outfits from the butcher, it’s probably not the kind of association that helps sell people on body fluids as ingredients anyway. On their Facebook page, the Icecreamists say they have a revamped baby formula version ready to roll. Might we suggest a re-naming party to celebrate?

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Anna Sui Presents the Cat’s Meow: If Everyone Jumped http://198.46.88.49/style/jewelry/anna-sui-presents-the-cats-meow-if-everyone-jumped http://198.46.88.49/style/jewelry/anna-sui-presents-the-cats-meow-if-everyone-jumped#comments Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:07:43 +0000 http://198.46.88.49/?p=18664

Anna Sui's furry cat hat. Image via Style.com

Animal print clothing is classy, trendy right now and a nice way to switch up your style if you typically stick to neutrals and want to indulge in a pattern every so often, but Anna Sui may have taken the animal-as-clothing thing a bit too far. Last Wednesday at Lincoln Center, Sui sent a few models down the runway in giant cat hats. {FocusOnStyle}

Fashionista is reporting that the cat hats will be available at Sui’s SoHo store this fall for about $205. If you love crazy hats or you are really into the feline thing, one of these hats may not be a bad investment. The cat hat looks really warm and it completely covers the ears, which is important for staying toasty when the weather gets cold. We do worry, though, that it’s one of those things that works on the runway but not in real life unless you happen to be Lady Gaga. Or a junior high school student participating in spirit week.

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The Carstache Car Mustache: If Everyone Jumped http://198.46.88.49/living/the-carstache-car-mustache-if-everyone-jumped http://198.46.88.49/living/the-carstache-car-mustache-if-everyone-jumped#respond Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:11:18 +0000 http://198.46.88.49/?p=18322 Apparently most cars on the road are naked. At least, Carstache thinks so.

What is Carstache, you ask? It’s a mustache for your car. Yes, if you’ve looked at Tom Selleck, Burt Reynolds or any other famous mustachioed man and thought “why isn’t there a car accessory that will give me the same kind of ’70sn mustachioed cool?” look no further. This week, Daily Candy tweeted a link to the Carstache Web site, which describes the company as “the undisputed global leader in automotive facial hair, delivering the industry’s most luxurious in car mustaches.” The site also says the Carstache is a vehicle accessory that is meant to be silly and fun for “events and special occasions” like tailgating, weddings, Halloween, bachelor parties, birthdays, Father’s Day and Bar Mitzvahs.

Carstache, which is located in San Francisco, has had car mustaches on the market since April 2010. We just can’t imagine why more people haven’t hopped on this bandwagon yet…

We do appreciate Carstache’s attitude, since the product is meant to make people laugh, and if you don’t have any hipsters in your area (or don’t actually want to hang out with the hipsters in your area) it’s not the worst way to celebrate the mustache trend. Unless you work in the adult industry or for American Apparel (close enough) we wouldn’t recommend driving to the office with a furry accessory on your bumper though.

You can “Get ‘Stached” for about $40 at carstache.com or at any of Carstache’s retail partners including Spencer’s Gifts, Urban Outfitters and Hot Topic. The Carstache is weather tested, comes with rubber attaching wires and is available in a variety of colors, the names for which are really clever (Wisdom Grey, Firestache Orange). Another benefit: if you’re in an area where car theft is a problem, silly as this mustache looks it might be a good way to get would be auto thieves to sniff out another target.

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