To Bling or Not to Bling?!
Sooo, I’m officially tired of my Nokia E71. Loved this phone, but the interface is just so dated, and it’s impossible view PDF’s or attachments from my emails.
All of my friends (and hubby), have been telling me to jump on the Iphone bandwagon. Can’t say that I’m a happy camper, but I’ve thrown up the white flag and will have to surrender.
If I move forward, the real question now is, “To Bling or not to Bling”.
*** UPDATED on 3/8/11
So, I decided not to bling out my Iphone, because the sparkly swarovski stones, apparently ending up messing with the quality of the photo. I read this on several blogs, then decided to test it out myself. I slapped on a gorgeous blinged out case, and snapped picture with and then w/o the case.
To my surprise, the flash and swarovski stones don’t get along. The result, a bright and foggy looking photo. The sales lady still tried to push me to buy the case, but I politely mentioned how I’d like to be able to use the camera on my photo. Since I do looooove to randomly snap photos for my blogging. Case closed!
IPAD Game Addiction: Smiles HD
Alas, I’ve finally made it to the 3 million point club! Here’s my proof.
Video Mixing Series: DJ Sleeper @ Apple Store Santa Monica
Our awesome buddy DJ Sleeper, did an exclusive video mixing series LIVE @ the Apple store. He made it look so easy, I may just have to start mixing videos…haha, jk. I’ll leave that to the pros. =)
Farewell To Our Dirt Devil, Hello To Electrolux!
After only 1 short year (and many drops), our Dirt Devil went kaputt! For 20 bucks, I guess it was definitely worth every penny. We found it at Target in the clearance aisle, and totally scored! I saved a good chunk of $$$, not having to buy those dry Swiffer refills every few weeks.
Sooo, today I brought home the Electrolux Ergorapido from Bed Bath and Beyond for $100 bucks. Cool name huh? hahaah. It definitely has more power, a detachable dust buster, and 2 speed settings. I gave it a whirl around the house and it’s awesome! I mean, what can someone expect for $100?!
If you have carpet in your home, I suggest going with a real vacuum cleaner from Miele. Those bad boys are top of the line, heavy duty cleaning machines! I totally recommend this Electrolux stick vacuum for hardwood, laminate, or tile flooring, especially if you have small pets.
Adios, Dirt Devil!
Hello....Electrolux!
Attention Touristas.
The ultra camera bag for Asian tourists!
Ok, so listen up. Ever seen those Asian (yes, Asian) tourists walking around with their messenger bags and a camera strapped around their necks? I’ve seen them when I’m overseas, and from time to time, you can catch them roaming around Beverly Hills.
Well, I spotted out this ultimate tourist bag that’s just perfect. I mean, they gotta have something that can fit those huge ass cameras they have dangling around their necks like a medallion. Forget the little point and shoot cams, they always bring the huge SLR’ish cams. Hee heee, you KNOW what I’m talking about. =P
Black Market LA
For the 1st time ever, I swung into this shop called Black Market on Sawtelle Blvd. I’ve passed it a million times, but today was the day, to explore the unknown. Lots of kitschy items, and some cool threads.
I let JP pick out the item of the day. So, without further ado, I proudly introduce to you…
Ping Pong anytime.
Black Market on Sawtelle Blvd.
Yep, it’s GAME ON any freaking time, any place. You know, the Chinese kick ass in ping pong, so I’m not sure if you want to mess with JP.
Kitschy Kitschy Cool
I don’t know why, but I’m really drawn to lil objects made out of felt or yarn. It first started with my Aranzi Aronzo craze, then to the amigurumi (small crochet cute animals) phase, and now it’s just random kitschy things. I must point out that Etsy is the perfect place for me to browse and see all the cute, ugly, and catchy, felt and yarn creations.
Check out my pick of the week.
(drum roll please) Introducing, the felt camera case, that looks like an old school camera! There’s just something so witty about this case, I just love it.
Click on this photo, to be re-diected to the Etsy shop!
Available in many assorted color combos.
Eco Friendly Bike for Mommy & Child by Taga
Ok, I’m definitely not a Mom, but this Taga bike/stroller combo is genius! You can instantly transform this stroller, into a bike to take your kiddy on a bike ride. I definitely think this will be a hot seller out in Santa Monica. I believe the website says it will be available here in the US soon, however it will carry a price tag of $1400 and some change. It sounds a bit steep, but think of all the R&D it took to create this masterpiece.
If I had a baby (be-beeeeeeh), I’d totally rock one of these. It’s convenient, eco-chic, and just plain cool. Check out the video to see how quickly it converts.
Taga Bike & Stroller Combo
New Toy Alert!
Say hello to this beauty. We’re happy to welcome the MB Pro 15″. Fuego will now have 2 computers to blog from. heheeh.
Fresh out of the box.
We're one happy Apple family!
Ok, iphone Lovers…this one is for you.
This nifty lil gadget props up your iphone, so you can watch movies and stuff…hands free!
www.movie-peg.com
Avail in a myriad of colors. www.movie-peg.com
Bottle Opener and Universal Remote in One.
Feast your eyes this awesome gadget. Some genius came up with this idea of putting the bottle opener on the remote. For all you couch potatoes, this must be your dream come true. Thirsty anyone?
Available at MyClicker.com
The greatest board game of all time, just got remixed.
Introducing, the new face lifted Monopoly! I don’t know about you, but I am a die hard fan of Monopoly. Just last year, I bought the “money less” version, that featured the debit card system. This new look definitely has me interested. Might have to run to Target (tar-jeh) to try it out.
Monopoly by Hasbro
My New Juicer.
Love, love, love, my new Breville juicer from Crate and Barrel. Every other day, I make fresh juice and keep it in the fridge for the next morning. Once you’re spoiled with the fresh taste, you’ll be reluctant to go back to bottled ones. Sorry, Naked…i’m totally cheating on you. =(
I always keep my fridge stocked with fresh OJ, apple, and carrot juice. My specialty is a blend of all 3, and it’s so delicious. Another favorite of mine from Eple (@ the Grove) is Apple Ginger. I’m going to have to try that at home next time.
I made a fresh batch to take with me over the wknd, but discovered that my internal calendar was totally off. I thought it was already Friday, but today is Thursday. So, I had to finish up the juices I made and packed for the weekend. =(
Yummmy!
Pure Genius! Piperoid!!!
Sooo, the new hot item I’m Jones’ing over are these 100% Japanese designed (and made) collectible characters. Let me introduce you to Piperoid. What is Piperoid you ask? Well, think Robotron meets origami. Still like WTF? Well, these cool packages contain everything you need to make your very own Robot aka Piperoid masterpiece. No glue needed…just a pair of scissors and your imagination. Instructions are in English, so not to worry.
There are lots of Piperoid characters available, however they are a bit hard to find. I read on another blog that they sold out in 2 hrs at some event up in SF, however I was lucky to find them at Kinokuniya in J-town. I’ve always done origami as a kid, so I truly appreciate the effort in design and creativity it took to create Piperoid! Start your own Piperoid clan now, or you’ll be missing out.
Available @ Kinokuniya SF
Here's the 1st pack I cracked open.
This is a close up, of how she'll turn out when I'm done. What a masterpiece!
It's like Robotron meets origami.
Another view of my robot masterpiece. Muahahaha.
Stay tuned, to see how my other robots
How To Make Healthy Frozen Pops In 10 Minutes!
Most people tend to gain a few pounds over the holiday season because of all those decadent desserts, but why not be smart and make your own healthy treats.
I was in Williams Sonoma last week doing some Christmas shopping, and ran into this cute ice pop maker called Zoku. At first, I was really skeptical about it claiming to make frozen treats in about 7 minutes. Since WS has a great return policy, I decided to scoop one up and give it a try. WS carries really great products, and they also have really helpful sales reps that will answer any questions you have about the products they carry.
JP was at the store, so I told him to pick up some juice for the ice pop maker. He was a bit confused, but got some Santa Cruz juice for me anyways. I love that brand, since they don’t add extra sugar in their juices. He brought back Strawberry Lemonade and Pink Grapefruit. After 10 minutes, voila!
The magical Zoku frozen pop maker. Available @ Williams Sonoma.
There's the Strawberry Lemonade Pop! It was super tasty, and had a nice texture. Not too icy at all.
Sorry, I’ve been offline!
I’m back with wonderful photos to share with you since Thanksgiving. Great news…I’m proudly blogging from my brand spanking new Mac Book PRO!!!
Fresh out of the box!
Sorry everyone…I’m back!
Yes, I’ve been on sabbatical to take care of my furry friend named Fuego. I’m officially back and would like to share something hilarious with you!
I know all of us has been victimized at least once by a lunch thief. I must say it is a terrible experience. Picture this… After several hours of starring at your computer and answering stupid phone calls, the only thing you can think of is lunch time. You spend the morning part of your day dreaming about your lunch and what you plan on doing after work. I think this is pretty standard for most 9 to 5ers. Anyways, the time on your computer says 11:59am, and you’re off to the fridge, only to find that someone has stole your lunch. You think to yourself, “how can this be”? ”Was there another bag that looked like mine”? ”Maybe it got pushed over towards the back”? No, you’ve been jacked!
Well, I’m here to share some exciting news about this genius idea I found on the web. My first reaction was, “why didn’t I think of this”! My second reaction was, “darnit, this could have saved me some hard earned cash $$$ spent on bringing my lunches”.
Feast your eyes on the Anti-Theft Lunch Bags (available @ Urban Outfitters).
See, the magic is printed on the bag. Instant mold!
I heart singapore (Day 3)
Festive decor on Orchard Row
Food court @ Wisma
Chicken Rice...our favorite!!
Our gym @ home
Gorgeous views
Sim Lim Square - electronics plaza
Fake Ipods!!! "Mp4 players"
Beautiful architecture.
"economic" noodles...it's for real!
Crispy pancakes!
New up and coming plaza
Stayed tuned for Day 4!
The new and so-called improved Mac Book!
]I have to say that I’m a little disappointed the new Mac Book. I was hoping for some touch screen action! HP has a PC desktop one, why doesn’t Apple put one out too! Stop holding back!
Despite my ill feelings towards Apple, I’m still going to run to the store and check it out. I’m such a sucker for good marketing =).
