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Letizia Rossi is a writer and trends consultant based in New York City.
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Living Jewelry
Style Buzz A slew of designers are making jewelry using elements of living organisms. These pieces though cruelty-free are either made from or inspired by parts of actual insects or sea creatures. I love things that pretty yet at the same time very creepy.
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Afrigadget
Culture Buzz Afrigadget is a website chronicling ingenuity of African inventors who use simple materials to solve big problems. Yay uplifting Bono-free news from Africa. My favorites are the home-made helicopter, the Knife Sharpening Bicycle and the Solar Powered Mobile Phone Charger.
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Neil Young Spider
Science Buzz Biologist, Jason Bond discovered a new species of trapdoor spider which he has named Myrmekiaphila neilyoungi in honor of his favorite musician. Young joins the ranks of the late rock ‘n’ roll legend Roy Orbison who has a whirligig beetleOrectochilus orbisonorum named to honor him. I’m not sure if this makes spiders lovable or even creepier.
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Slow Dancing
Culture Buzz In Argentina, a new movement to bring back slowing dancing attracted 4,000 people to an outdoor slow dance party. The revelers, who learned of the event via Facebook and mass emails, danced to hits like Peter Cetera’s “The Glory of Love,” Bryan Adams’ “(Everything I Do) I Do it For You,” and Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” Although the event turned out to be a marketing campaign for Doritos, please let this catch on. I would love it if 8th grade graduation-style dances were the next New Rave.
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Barack Obama = Matt Santos
Politics Buzz It seems similarities between Barack Obama and Matt Santos (the character played by Jimmy Smitts on The West Wing) are not coincidental. The writers say the character was based on Obama, then a relatively unknown senatorial candidate, but it now seems to be Obama who is following in the footsteps of the fictional presidential candidate. Like Obama, Santos was a young charismatic politician from an ethnic minority aiming to rise above race, up against a not-so-conservative Republican. Only time will tell how reality measures up to the show’s utopian vision of America.
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Things Younger Than McCain
Politics Buzz A new website highlights things that have come into existence since the birth of John McCain. Bugs Bunny, Mount Rushmore, Alaska, plutonium and even Dick Cheney are all younger than John McCain.
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House of Dereon for Girls
Style Buzz Singer Beyoncé’s fashion line, House of Dereon, has created a collection for young girls. The controversial ad campaign features preschoolers in four inch heels, feather boas and looking generally trashy. I can only imagine how terrifying of the House of Dereon Baby collection must be.
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Perez Hilton Clothing Line
Style Buzz Blogger Perez Hilton is debuting a clothing line with Hot Topic. Look forward to Perezcious Pink t-shirts, hoodies, accessories and footwear. There is also Gossip Ganster flip flops, and some sort of lipgloss. I’m wondering if the lipgloss can be used to create that lovely white drool, or coke nose effect that Perez seem to do in MS Paint.
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Harvey Milk Biopic
Movie Buzz Milk, a biopic about slain San Francisco supervisor Harvey Milk, who was California’s first openly gay elected official is in the works and will be released 26 November 2008. Considered a Martyr of the gay community, Supervisor Milk will be played by Sean Penn and the film will be directed by Gus Van Sant. Milk’s assassin Dan White will be played by Josh Brolin (not Matt Damon as was rumored) who will get to hone his acting chops by reenacting the famous “Twinkie Defense”.
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Liberty of London
Style Buzz The classic florals from Liberty of London have been everywhere. The cute florals show up in Chloe Sevigny’s line for Opening Ceremony, and just recently on some adorable Nike hightops. Due to the popularity of the “Liberty Print’ keyword, its now impossible to find an affordable early 90s floral frock on eBay.
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Before and After Death
Culture Buzz A series of photographs of terminally ill subjects taken shortly before and after their death are being exhibited in London. The photos depict 24 subjects ranging from a 17-month-old baby to an 83-year-old man. Like a much creepier version of Young Me/Now Me, the exhibit is challenging Western taboos about death and dying.
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Indiana Jones Travel Experiences
Movie Buzz Expedia has created tours inspired by the Indiana Jones movies. Destinations include India, Egypt, Italy, China, Jordan, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, and the Southwestern United States. There is no mention in the PR materials of whether travelers need supply their own young Asian boy to act as Short Round.
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Designer iGoogle Skins
Tech Buzz You can now customize your Google home page with skins designed by big name artists and designers. Google recruited 68 artists, designers and musicians to create the ‘Artist Themes’ including Dolce and Gabbana, Diane Von Fustenberg and Oscar de la Renta, Shepard Fairey, Philippe Starck, Todd Oldman, Jeff Koons, and Marc Ecko. It’s fun to switch it up but in most cases what works on a wrap dress doesn’t really work as a web design.
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Bird Poop Facials
Style Buzz A New York spa is offering a a ‘Geisha Facial’ that involves the use of nightingale excrement. Apparently the powder know as uguisu no fun has been used in Japan since the 18th century and contains the amino acid guanine which is said to brighten and cleanse the skin. Nothing it too insane for me when it comes to my skin so I am willing to give it a shot. Luckily the girls at Jezebel found uguisu no fun online for less than $20.
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Designy Coffee Sleeves
Food Buzz Designers and crafters are producing creative alternatives to cardboard Java Jackets. The designs range from a wooden cuff that doubles as a bracelet to knitted and patchwork sleeves with pockets. I wonder how long until Louis Vuitton and Gucci get in on the action.
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Wi-Fi Detecting Accessories
Tech Buzz Built-in Wi-Fi detectors are popping up on watches, bags, pens, T-Shirts and even sneakers. As much as I am ready to embrace my inner geek, I think I am going to hold out for the Wi-Fi sniffing platform gladiator sandals.
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Lindsay Lohan’s Motown Album
Celebrity Buzz Lohan is at work on a third album that includes collaborations with Snoop Dog, Pharrell and Timbaland. Whether this is a desperate attempt to find a way to create revenue for the un-insurable actress or just a contractual obligation, the album is bound to be a guilty pleasure. I’m hoping she draws some influence from that mix-tape Devendra Banhart made her.
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Louis Vuitton Sues Darfur Charity
Style Buzz Artist Nadia Plesneris being sued by Louis Vuitton for depicting a LV-inspired bag in an image sold to raise money for a Darfur Charity. The image depicting a Darfur victim carrying a designer handbag and a Paris Hilton-style dog was meant to draw attention to the media’s disproportionate focus on celebrities. The Paris based company is demanding over $20,000 for each day that Plesener continues her project, presumably because they do not appreciate having their brand equated with genocide, a move that seems to have backfired.
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Linda Farrow Sunglasses
Style Buzz The high-concept sunglasses by Linda Farrow are pushing the eyewear envelope. The line has collaborated with big name designers including Jeremy Scott, Luella, Dries Van Noten and Chloe Sevigny. Although the Beak Glasses are pretty out there, I am kind of loving the Minnie Mouse look of the Jeremy Scott glasses pictured.
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