Material Lust: Things that are too cool/trendy for me*

*but I still want.

• Stuff for the dream house
• I must say if I had Saddam's old yacht, the Qadissivat Saddam, I wouldn't need one of your silly land based homes. Now all I need is like 30 million dollars (plus the millions on upkeep that will be required.) I'm actually amazed some rap label hasn't bought it yet as a sign of their economic strength and hard core credentials.
• One thing that I highly doubt is on the Qadissivat Saddam is this $27 million replica of the Beijing Da Shu fountain. It's made of "a combination of luxury minerals including gold, diamonds, sapphires, rubies, pearls, jades, crystals, and emeralds."
• But I don't think I'd want such an expenisve boat if I had the world's first diving car the sQuba, which "will have two propellers and dual jet drives, thrusting it through water up to 10 meters deep. But on less fantastical mindblowingly expensive notes
• The Brisa 2000 Steampunk is a "ceiling fans look like a moon and the international space station orbiting the earth" It's a very interesting design but, does it work as well as like a regular ceiling fan?
• These Blood Puddle Pillow by Keetra seem a little morbid and perhaps cruel if your friends didn't know about them but I'm sure it'd be good for a few laughs, Halloween parties and of course pictures.
  
• Having a Carpet Alarm Clock by Yanko Designs that only stops when you stand on it is one of the best ideas for a clock guaranteed to amke you get out of bed. Standing up is a little more difficult then pushing snooze and putting the pillow over your head.
• Of course once the alarm stops you may want to plop back down and what better place than the Gold Chair by Fredrik Mattson :"uxurious chairs made of real wood waste upwards of 70% of the wood since artists and designers strive to use only blemish- and knot-free wood. Fredrik Mattson is leading the advocacy of utilizing varnished surfaces to hide any flaws in the wood. On the Golden Chair, Mattson used a 24 carat gold varnish" Plus having a gold chair just screams unnecessary luxury
• I haven't had a fireplace where I live since my first house when I was like 10 and I really do miss laying in front of the fire (says the girl born and raised in So Cal.) And with these oh so cool designs, from EcoSmart Fire and Cera Designs it would be a lot more stylish than my old brick one.
  
• From Domestic comes " mirrors [that] are a reflection of you, and can make a strong statement about your flair for design and choices in lifestyle." They have really cool designs; I think this one is my favorite, but I'm a little obsessed with Alice in Wonderland right now. I like this one too. And this Duke of Urbino one. Hmm maybe I just need to have a big enough house for one in each room (or a whimsical mirror room)
• And in my hall of whimsical mirrors I think a great touch would be this "Cloud Chandelier from Stonegate Designs ... comprised of 17 hand-blown fixtures"
• Random Wants
  
• "Google’s new phone, the Android, is in the hands of testers and getting closer to being in the hands of technology media" and I really want it to go big so I will end up being right after all this time preaching about "Androids taking over the world" and if it is related to Google it will end up taking over the world. Plus it should be cool, though I know absolutely nothing about it besides it looks kinda clunky and masculine in a way.
• I really hope the Sony Odo Twirl N’ Take digital camera starts being mass produced soon because I think it would be a great gift to send to Hubby. "nstead of being powered by batteries, the 3 mega-pixel Odo gets its juice from your power alone. There’s a wheel on top of the camera body that, when spun by the user for 15 seconds, gives the digicam the power it needs to snap a shot" which means it's perfect for Burkina Faso. (so.far.away.)
• Squishables are "giant round fuzzy stuffed animals" and yes I would hug them. A lot. Especially the monkey and penguin and cow.
• And this is and amazing idea. Do you know when you're reading and you're trying to hold open a new paperback book and you have to fumble around with two hands? Well The Thumbthing solves that problem "Simply put the Thumbthing onto your thumb and place into the spine of the book. The two wings will hold the pages open more easily, making reading more comfortable" So genius and needed, I don't know why it took this long (or why I never thought of it)
• Fashion (or something like it)
• The Perfect Black Dress for New Years (and I'm not sure it's here besides maybe 3 or 4 or maybe 2)
  
• Bags
• The "Flip and Tumble Bag" is a reusable bag you can ball up throw into your purse. And it's only $15
• Wristlet by Miss Alison
• Bypimkie a grand sac tweed bag with an external attached coin purse, it seems.
• A Gunmetal Calf Leather Bucket Handbag from Coccinelle
• Environmentally friendly (a percentage of sales goes to replanting the forest) cedar bags from Monacca
• By YSL a "Flannel and leather small carry-on with brass hardware, double zip closure, functional brass lock and key and luggage tag" Though I would not trust the TSA with it, at all.
• "5 It Bags for the Season"
  
• And who would want one of these coin purses. my first thought when I saw it, and my thought now is "ewww"
• Jackets and Belts
• The Showdown Belt from Jon Wye
• Madison Marcus Ruffle Leather Jacket in Gunmetal
• Jewelry
• Snap Rings by Ana Cardim
• From Dinosaur Designs and Resin Jewellry, the Long Log Bangle
• Tension Set Rings by Paul DeBlassie IV
• A mini microphone/ring from Analogue Aesthetics
  
• and a Do It Yourself Sterling Silver Love Letter pendant kit. (i've fallen into arts & crafts)
• Footwear
• Organic Shoes are in (as is my irrational hatred of hippies; I'm sensing a slight internal conflict)
• J. Shoes Jane boots.
• Suede T-strap shoe with floral detai by Prada
  
• Suede and python slingback with jewel detail by Miu Miu
  
• And of course I want all of the above to be in "2008's Color of The Year" Blue Iris as selected by Pantone. Blue Iris is " a beautifully balanced blue-purple. The color combo reflects “the stable and calming aspects of blue with the mystical and spiritual qualities of purple,” the company says, adding it “satisfies the need for reassurance in a complex world, while adding a hint of mystery and excitement.Emotionally, it is anchoring and meditative with a touch of magic.” Plus it's purdy and I love purples. I'm excited.
  
  

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Material Lust: Things that are too cool/trendy for me*

*but of course I still want.

• Stuff for the dream house (or the Treetent)
• I'd like to have more music from Amoeba's Record line, stuffed in my stoking with care, because Amoeba Music is like my favorite place .
• The Ebb Concept's Bath/Shower/Sink or Shower/Sink combination"these wonderful combo units feature a striking, sculptural design that might be a bit too futuristic for most people, but those with a taste for modern forms will know how to appreciate these beautiful pieces of modern bathroom design"
• "The Eco-Speakers from Fashionation are little cubes made of 100 per cent recycled materials. Plugged into your MP3 player, they even run without batteries." Want.
• From ReForm School come "wooden game wall mounts [that] are a great alternative to the real thing. They literally put that woodsy feel he’s after into your home, without the risk of disturbing you or any visitors.Vlaemsch’s precut pieces that assemble like a puzzle let you put together your own plywood baby Roedeer , moose and full-sized deer "
• Turning on the light just took on a whole new meaning with the Mr. P lamp (it's a laugh and a half)
• a personalized eco friendly yoga mat from JustMyMat
  
• and I could've used the Pong-a-Long portable Beirut table so much it's not even funny.
• Fun with Fashion
• Bras (there have been a lot of strange ones out there recently)
• The Nerve Bra
• A very "Hands On" bra
• The Candy Bra
• and a Diamond Bra
• Jewelry
• The Desert Mountain Scape ring (please make more!)
• A High Heel shoe necklace
• Some Inner Circle jewelry from Vanessa Gade
• And I know all of my friends would think I'd need a Mood Swing pin, just to warn them, I guess. (and sweet "Hair color, dress color, and even ethnicity can be specified so that a pin can be designed to look just like the wearer" that's really cool.)
• Bags
• "Women who suffer with a daily dish of stress will love Diridondica‘s latest handbag range. Called De Stress Collection, the bags have multi-flexible and durable surfaces where you can release your negative energy into. You can pinch, squeeze, pull, scratch, push or squash the bag, without doing great harm to it."
• The Manyana Bag from Jessica Maxcy
• A holiday themed Patent Side Bow Clutch from Valentino
• Misc.
• "Le Magnetique" from Lancome; a magnetic nail polish.
• And a patch to help you to stop caring about love (if only it were that simple)
• Boots, Dresses, Coats and Butts
  
• Alexander McQueen's Spiral Zip Boots
• The Mimas Dress from RM
• from Roksanda Ilincic comes this Drape Satin Dress
• By Roberto Cavalli, the Mischa Jacket
• And don't hate me that I need to "join" Club Skinny, it's also the reason I need something like Bubbles ThighShapers Butt lifting lingerie
  

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Shocking as it may seem to be, it is a little thin out there this week (of course I'm being a lazy tramp as well so there's probably a millon cool things right... around... that... corner,

• "This stylish Christmas tree is made of plywood designed by Buro North, Australian graphic designer. According to the designer, this Christmas tree is 80% more environmentally friendly than a traditional spruce and you can use it year after year" Its fun for the whole family! until they realize that there's nothing actually underneath the cool eco friendly puzzle tree.
  
• Really enjoy your Segway but feeling a bit "over it" now that the teeming masses have embraced it? Looking for a more vertical lift in your life? Felling a bit of a twat, bumming around the ground? Well have I (not me personally but this company does though) ahe the product for you. The Vertipod is a" flying machine [that] employs a gasoline or ethanol powered 440-cubic-centimeter engine to propel one brave along individual at speeds up to 40 miles per hour while hovering 15 feet off the ground, with a propeller, naturally, spinning perilously close to your feet. What's more, Air Buoyant's Pete Bitar says the contraption could even have consumer appeal, with a $10,000 kit planned that "can be assembled in a weekend." Now you know what to get for your friend who has everything. Well, that or maybe a conscience and awareness of the larger problems in the world. La di da...
  
• Frolicking through Fashion land
• Marimekko, a company I had never heard of until I saw this and recognized their style as being like my mom's in the 70s and thus retro comeback worthy, and H&M, which I do know and love, are collaborating on a collection to be available in April. That is really kind of exciting news-I can pull off that look soo well (if I say so myself.) Who knew the Finns could be so funky?
  
• I'm not sure if this bag shaped like a Fender Stratocaster is the coolest thing or just incredibly cheesy. (and without a neck I wonder what sounds would come out of that thing). It is interesting though (I'd probably carry a recorder inside me, y'know, to throw people off.)
• To be honest though, this item is probably more my speed. From Dutch designer Fab (short for Fabrick. Or not.) comes handmade, trendy laptop-bags in various shapes and colors. And "Fab" can add a few matching belts, purses and wallets to it. I didn't realize how much of a nerd I was (though this blog should have been my first indication as to the extent of my illness) until this moment when I recognized how truly excited I got over a bag for my laptop. Sad really.
• Ok I take back some of my previous statement because this Patent Bean Clutch from JALDA is much much more exciting.
• The Ballerina Pump by Nina Ricci
  
• From Giuseppe Zanotti, Patent T-Strap Cage Stillettos
• These aren't shoes but they are for the foot region so I'll allow it. Flip Flop Socks! which are a great idea but if it were to ever be cold enough where I'd need to wear socks with my flip flops*, I'd probably just find a real pair of shoes. (*it's never cold enough to wear flip flops)
• From Doo. Ri comes a "Runway Jersey Dress with Organza Hem". Those really sultry gloves, unfortunately not included.
• Leather Jacket by oli.
• Class it up while clubbing with your own blinker the star; a FireJewel Necklace.
  
• And finally, this absolutely stunning diamond necklace by irina blok though I think my personal fav has to be the lavishly beautiful diamond and oval aquamarine pendant set in 14k white gold. It is lavishly beautiful especially when all is said and done.

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• Stuff for the Dream House
• The Sorapot is such a beautiful new twist on the teapot; it looks so frickin cool and unlike anything else. It actually looks like the future and I want one- I'd even gladly give up any kettle whistling (though I refuse to acknowledge that I can become a "friend" of it on Facebook)
• "The By Appointment chairs from Moritz Waldemeyer change color to match your outfit... An aura is projected around each chair to match the color of the fabric you’re wearing" Once again, so trippy. Does it do stripes? (cuz neither do I)
• A Bit of Miscellania
• So what you're telling me is that naming a teddy bear after the Prophet Mohammed is an insult to Islam, blasphemous and an act to be punished? Who knew? And what would naming a vibrator after him be considered? just wanna know for hypotheticals sake, of course.
• A Connect The Dot Tattoo seems so edgy but playful (just like me! j/k) I'd think I'd get a smallish one on my back- that sensation of someone writing on your back is kinda fun. I just don't know what the design would be...
• I'm sure a few friends would really enjoy the direct iPod to iPod transfer enabled by miShare. And it's not really expensive at all. I would get one but I feel I may have to accept that "it's better to give than recieve."
• Why yes! I would enjoy being made a Lady in the Principality of Sealand. And for only 20 pounds. Whatta deal.
  
• Fashion! (or something like it)
• Now I'm nowhere close to even thinking about getting married (and if I were I would want a much more unique wedding dress) but this is a kind of cool idea for my bridesmaids. "Twobirds is a boutique bridesmaid dress company that designed one dress that can be worn in ten different ways."
• From Pianegonda a Lovesick Heart Ring
• "The Panty Pops" by Victoria's Secret "are brightly colored and pattered ladies undies that come packaged like lollipops. Panty Candy is a line of thongs made of equally vibrant fabric packaged as “bon-bons.” They also have a Camy and Panty Cone, a gift set for the holidays that includes a tank top and matching undies wrapped in a big ice-cream box." Seems like a perfect opportunity for getting into a sticky situation...
  
• A Pair of Patent Shoe Boots
• A Taffeta strapless dress by Miu Miu
• RM's Moon dress
• From Burberry comes a Military Cape Jacket
  
• And finally Hautelook.com is "a new members-only site whose clients get exclusive access to 48-hour online private sales." I think it could be amazing (and is getting a lot of in the know buzz) Registration is free and if you do sign up if you tell them that jacqui.dey@gmail.com sent you I'd love you all for ever and longer
  

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I'm lazy and tired so this may be in even more boring of list form than normal.

• The things I require for this site- Locatetv.com and Miro 1.o both seem like really cool and soon to be indispensable video search engines that will allow me to provide you with 45% of the random content on this site.
• Apparently arm warmers are a new big thing and I have to say I already have a pair and I don't know if they look dorky or stylish but, especially now I've grown quite attached to them. I'm wearing them right now and it's not even that cold in here. My forearms really feel bare without them.
• No I don't need a Soundbug by FeONIC allows you to listen to music without speakers or headphones. It attaches to any hard, smooth surface such as tables or windows and uses these surfaces to amplify the music" but it might just enhance the quality of life and isn't that important as well. I think it would fit well with my Sound Asleep Pillow, a pillow with a speaker buried inside and music only audible to the napper.
• I've only rarely been accused of not being lazy and so while I don't know exactly or how well "press on makeup" would look or work I think I could give it a try and would save me a lot of screwing up when I decide to get ready after a few glasses.
• There's a book out called "Why Mommy is a Democrat" and it is one of the few reasons I would want a kid right now. So I could begin the indoctrination immediately ( though I'd fear that he or she would rebel and become a evangelical Republican.)
• Wine in a Pant Can (from Paradocx) + a Helium Balloon Light + the Hercules 400 laser pointer " powerful enough to melt through plastic, light fireworks, pop balloons and be seen from miles away splitting the night sky"= either a horrible accident waiting to happen or an amazing way to pass the time
• Speaking of things that seem like amazing ways to pass the time that can lead to horrible accidents, we have the Huski that "utilizes a pen-sized plastic cooling cell that is placed in a dock. The dock is filled with pressurized liquid CO2, which expands to create dry ice in the cooling cell. The cell is then dropped into a beer bottle and, voila, you have yourself a frosty beverage" which I don't think would be a great thing for chugging. And the Twist n Shot shot glasses that seems perfect for jello shots- my friend Mara would love this.
  
• I have an irrational fear of robots and of their eventual takeover of the world but this RoboPanda I mean is sooo adorable I can't wait to give it a hug and probably wouldn't notice or care as it shackles me. I mean, panda!
• Ok let's do fashion (and no matter how much Project Runway I watch I still feel like a horrible amateur/poseur
• Milk and Honey Jeans "the new brand of jeans that come in cup sizes for your" butt. (I can't be more than a B, I hope I'm not more than that really)
  
• From Helpless Romantic a flutter bye ring (yay whimsy and butterflies)
• By Axylo, Alphabet Rings (it's like Night of the Hunter or Do The Right Thing (sweet.video), but stylish and not angry)
• The minimal diamond ring.
• Handscape Rings by Zelda Beauchampt
• By Naszyjnik the Simple Story necklace
• A literal Post Modern necklace (hopefully more will be coming soon)
• And these super cute and quirky earrings with a little man dangling off of each one. Supermandolini's Daily Commuters.
• The amazing and fabulous Raso Satin Slide from Prada
• Siren's Iris Boots
• Diamond Harlot sunglasses by Oliver People
  
• The Drape bag by Valentio
  
• By Fred Flare, black & white stripe gloves
  
• The RM Magellan Coat (or maybe just the money to be able to afford it...)
  
• by Le Train Bleu, the Principessa Coat and Roman Dress (middle of page)
• Hooded Jacket and Minidress by Elizabeth & James
• From Sunner, a Belted Sweater Dress (in Black)
• An Ombre Chiffon Dress by Alberta Ferretti (see RM Magellan quote above)
• From Michael Kors (hey he's on Project Runway) a Runway Crepe Jersey Dress ( I feel I could work that)
• a L.A.M.B. "Dolly" Dress
• Zac Posen's Silk & Velvet Dress
  

and finally my friend Brandi is in a movie, Mandie and the Secret Tunnel. She's the "other"black girl that that the cat hisses out (Liza). Which means you should see it.

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This is the first one of these for 3 weeks so I fear this may be long and I may be out of practice being witty or insightful.

• But as always I'll start with things for the Dream House
• The Wasauna Whirlpool is surrounded by transparent glass, which could be really cool and sexy or just pervu and disgusting, I haven't decided yet.
• Steve Jobs Worship
• There is a rumor circulating that Apple is at work on a touch screen tablet computer, an achievement that would "[combine] the direct screen interaction of the iPhone with the functions of a MacBook." I am quite happy to spread this rumor because it would be incredibly cool, though I don't think I'm cool/techy or busy enough to justify one.
• A few items I've been meaning to talk about since before "the incident"
• The Washington Post ( or WaPo as the cool kids that I've never interacted with, call it) had a slideshow feature on Closet Builders for the Fall and Winter seasons. I apparently need to start rebuilding my closet.
• In the New York Times there was an article about those wacky but oh so creative Japanese. The article talked about how some Japanese fearing crime have created and taken to wear clothing that can be converted into a camouflage piece, like a vending machine or something similar. But what happens if your offerings look delicious and your potential mugger starts trying to put in change? (thus leading to them getting angry and punching "the machine" (you) in frustration, which kind of defeats the purpose of the whole outfit it seems.)
• Shoes
• I'm sure I could find somewhere to wear these Anemone Stilletos by Christian Louboutin. I mean I'd probably go out of my way to make new more sophisticated friends just for the opportunity to show off those.
• By Jill Stuart, the Giselle Bootie
• or this by Rachel Zoe (amazing name)
  
• Bags
• Coin purses in the shape of fortune cookies (unfortunately the fortune always turns out to be an I.O.U.)
• Bucket Bags by applique ( I think I want one in both of the schemes)
• From Ayako Designs, an interchangeable/convertible bag ( there is a large part of me that's all about functionality, no matter what you may have been led to believe)
  
• Jewelry (this is always the funnest one)
• I wish I knew german so I knew exactly what "zwiesprache mit katze" because to me it says something like "{something}speak my cat" though I'm sure thats a million miles away. This ring will get people speaking about it in any language, I'm positive.
• By Sean O'Connell (I wonder if he's irish) the spring ring is just my thing (zing!)
• The Self Adjusting Magnetic Ring that "unlike a normal ring you do not have to slide these rings on, simply open them place over your knuckle and then tighten the fit as you desire"
• A necklace I feel I could make a cheaper version of but that wouldn't be as cool- a clothes pin necklace with dog tag.
• The White Floating Bead Necklace where "Six long strands suspend translucent white oval and round lucite vintage beads. The beads appear to float around the neck"
• A 24kt-gold chain with charms of diamonds in sterling silver by Sevan Bicakci,
• Available from Deva a Caracol nature palm wood bracelet
• Elise Moran chandelier earrings made with Swarovski crystal- I feel more glamorous already.
• I haven't grown out of my butterfly phase (and hopefully I won't as I'm incorporating one into a tattoo) and so I really like this Butterfly Bracelet.
• (I'm not really sure how to label this category and I don't want to put) Misc.
• Speaking of my Butterfly pseudofetish here's a Butterfly Belt from Paul& Joe
• It is getting hella cold outside so these Buckle Cuff Leg Warmers by Lara Kazan would be incredibly helpful, and their stylish enough where I wouldn't hate myself for wearing them- pretty nice 2fer.
• Speaking of things with buckles that are useful (for hiding annoying protuberances) for keeping me warm here's a crocheted neck warmer.
• What To Wear on the Upper Bod
  
• A Grey Hooded Blazer by Language- bringing the hardcore-ness of the street into the office.
• This Flight Wrap top which seems like it would be perfect for flying (and I'm not just saying that because it has the word "flight" in its title-probably)
• From Burberry, a Double Toggle Coat- I could do that, I feel. ( I just wonder if a single toggle would be cheaper)
• A Wrap Tie Vest by Chulo Pony
• I'm a big fan of assymetry, don't know why. But therefore thi Vivenne Westwood Red Label A-Symmetric Ruffle Bottom Jacket I really like. (profound I know)
• By Christopher Fischer Cashmere a Cable Shawl Cardigan (and yes I know, cashmere is horrible for the environment)
  
• Dresses
• I wonder how I'd look in something like a Shimmer High Waist Skirt. If curiosity every overtakes me here's a really [drawing an adjectival blank] one by Robert Rodriguez.
• Speaking of things I wonder how I'd look in, witness this Dolly Dress by l.a.m.b.
• From Tahari this Belted Jacket & Skirt number is mad sophisticated (is that term oxymoronic?)
• By Dolce & Gabbana this Stretch Melange Dress
• and finally this Liquorice Stripe Dress (does Kate Moss design now?) is so trippy it's hypnotizing and thus either the coolest or least aesthetically appealing thing I've seen today that I'd still wear; I haven't decided yet.
  

(and on a side personal note-does anyone know of a good push up bra for a small A-cup?if so could you please let me know? i have yet to find one...)

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• Let's start off with things for the dream house
• The Alpha Liege Lounge Chair, a chair you control with your own breath seems like it would be quite the relaxing element in a room. Apparently the chair "lets you enjoy soft vibrations that are accompanied by celestial sounds as well as the gentle rocking motion that synchronizes with the rhythm of your breath.Your body is taken to a place of deep relaxation, where you float between falling asleep and awakening.The ensemble of sound vibration, movement, light and warmth melts away tension and heightens the senses. That really does sound so heavenly.
• Multipurpose furniture seems to be the new hotness and for someone of limited means and space it seems perfect. Though multipurpose furniture has been around for a bit- I know I use my bed for sleep and as a desk, among other things.
• Speaking of space saving cuteness, Jonas Samson has come up with light emitting wallpaper so you don't need to take up space with a silly lamp, though silly lamps could be quite unique and necessary just for conversations sake, or at least their images, because of the Flat Life art work by Finn Magee which is a painting of a lamp that can actually be used as a light (or one of a clock that tells the time.) It's amazing, but is it still art if it serves a purpose?
• Alexander Rieh has come up with a simple decorating idea that is sure to be innocuous enough for everyone, but will also give an in the know laugh to those who figure it out.You just "take a couple of juice glasses and colored condoms, unroll them over the glasses, cut away the tip, stick the flower in" and there you have it- the Naughty DeFlower Vase (oh I do love wordplay!) Such a good idea, especially for us wanna-be "women of loose virtue" who have a few of them lying around. I mean they do expire, don't they?
  
• and what completes a room better than a $66,000 bed made of "the world’s most rare and precious wood... Agalwood [which] is also known as “a fossil wood” which gives off a pleasing fragrance as it grows older. Experts say the wood that made this bed came from a tree that was probably 1000 years old and grew in Indonesia". I wonder if it's creaky though-that would get annoying.
• I'm not sure what exactly any of this means: the G.41 PMP which features a 4.3-inch screen, WiFi, MP3, WMA, MPEG4 and Ogg support, an integrated digital camera, voice recorder, FM radio, and what looks like a well-polished UI. Also worth noting is the G.71 media streamer / DVR, available in DVD or Blu-ray versions, which features a removable hard drive and external storage support, dual DVB-T tuners, IPTV support, Ethernet, WiFi, HDMI-out, and DivX / DivX HD / XviD, H.264 and MPEG2 support. Rounding out the highlights is the C.40 VoIP phone, which'll let you Skype it up over WiFi, besides the fact the author seemed quite excited about it, so I'll take one.
• And Mac is finally releasing OS X, Leopard on the 26th and it looks gorgeous. I think too gorgeous for my little powerbook here, but I could never abandon her (until he goes crazy and ruins my life of course)
• I'm not sure how often you could wear this Persona mask but it looks amazing aaand Halloween is coming up and this would be a unique piece to show off.
• Gary Harvey debuted this collection of gowns made of recycled clothing designs include "using 18 Burberry macs, a fishtail corset dress using 28 camouflage Army jackets, and a body-contouring gown using discarded baseball jackets." I think my favorite of the ones I've seen is the denim dress, though they're all amazing.
• Speaking of recycled at this site you can see the amazing transformation of regular plastic bags into really cute handbags and totes. I'm really impressed and it is really Beauty from Junk.
• Here's a bra that has "2,500 diamonds with a 5.4 carat sapphire in the center." And is thought to be worth about $1.3 million I guess I wouldn't be able to just throw that in the washer when I'm lazy though it would be cool to own the most expensive bra. Wait? What? Victoria's Secret is offering a "gift set of bra, thong, garter, cuff bracelet and matching barrette... decorated with $4.5 million worth of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and yellow sapphires on a push up bra" Of course I would look nowhere as near as those models. Grrr.
• This could be the most mischevious thing ever. It's an umbrella that "harnesses the flow of rainwater down into its handle, a water pistol. The user can fire at will, maintaining a constant flow of water as long as rain continues to fall" Omg that sounds like soo much fun
  
• Okay let's do fashion desires:
• A Bella Coat
• From Second Clothing comes Yoga Jeans that are comfortable enough to be worn while doing yoga but presentable enough for places outside of the gym. I think these would be perfect for flying or long road trips.
  
• Fun Jewelry
• by Anneke Jacobs, the Argusring, which is almost kalediscopic
• This cascading bracelet which doesn't seem all that practical and I have no idea what I would wear it with but I still feel I need it for a yet to be determined occasion. You never know...
• A Candy Pyramid Ring
• From Hayley Mei quite a few cute little necklaces. I think my favorite is still the "It Lives To Kill"
• This ring is definitely unique. It is a ring with sliding diamonds, by Yael Herman. (sorry for that first grade flashback, sentence wise) I think that would cross like 3 total fingers, which is bad, but would also prevent me from flipping my middle finger, which is good.
  
• The only problem I see with these Little Big Statement necklaces (with charms that say Yes, Ok, or No) is what if you change your mind over the course of the day from No to Yes, or viceversa. And if you wear them all at the same time are you labeled indecisive and fickle? I've been called far worse.
  
• It's like a grown up and new age mood ring: "Skintile, an electric jewelry, is partly affected by the mood of the wearer" So what would be the effect for slightly bored but hanging out for a little bit longer just in case anything cool happens?
• Dresses
• The Wesley Dress
• From Witchery, a Turtle Neck Knit Dress (it is getting colder outside)
  
• And this is just gorgeous from Ralph Lauren: A Cashmere Jersey Gown with "A dramatic, floor-sweeping ballgown is designed for a slim silhouette in sumptuous stretch cashmere jersey, creating a polished look that is perfect for the most formal affairs." If only I had an extra $2700.
  
• A few shoes
• These would be perfect for a night out clubbing, from Theory the Betty Mirror Leather "High-rise pump in gleaming steel colored metallic patent leather." I just hope it's not too reflective- I only like certain people looking up my skirt.
• By Solea the Sooty slingback (I just wish it came in another color)
  
• Cute Bags
• a Grey Canvas Tote Bag that is "roomy enough for all of your essentials--be it a laptop and camera or a change of clothes and heels. Each is lightweight, durable and comes in a fun range of colors. Plus, the wide handles are detachable so that you can mix and match to suit your every whim."
• From Issey Miyake a Silver Space Tote-Bilbao bag.
  
• and finally Grey Ant had a fashion show where they premiered bathing suits with the face of the one and only Divine adorning them. I don't know if I would ever wear one (sober) but I love her and it is quite a hoot (for those who can recognize her.) Is it bathing suit weather yet?
  

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Material Lust: Things that are too cool/trendy for me*

but I still want

• Some things that would be awesome in the dream house:
• I would enjoy having a personal observatory. I mean all the cool kids have one.
• All the cool kids also have a Magic Mirror, on the wall where "using a magic wand, you can manipulate the optics of the mirror to create a fun-house image" that would be killer for intoxicated house guests
• Same with my very own theremin.
  
• A candle holder or Light Plumbing by Clause Bjerre.
• In my French Room such French Wall Decor would go quite nicely, or I'd be happy with a I Heart Rien, I'm Parisien sticker.
• And a Walden Lake Wood Piano made by Steinway & Sons. It's $500,00 but... I mean Wood is the new Black

• Speaking of Wood being the new black, we have:
• Wooden Bangles
• A Wood clutch purse from Emilio Pucci
• or a Wood and Gold ring from Corina Rietveld
• A talking translator phone from Echo would do quite nicely though the fact that I seriously need the saY rubberized concept phone which will protect it from my inevitably dropping it probably means I don't need the Luxury Macbook Pro which is 24 karat gold plated with a diamond studded Apple logo. Shiny
• I usually don't wear watches but this Amp + remote control which allows you to wirelessly track and monitor your runs and personal progress
• Fashion Quick Hits:
• This Knot Dress by Isabela Capeto
• From Earth & Sky a Three Way Cowl Tunic (organic)
• a Two Dots Dress
• from Angela Johnson a T-Shirt Ballgown made of thrift and vintage t-shirts.
• Sunglasses by Thierry Mugler
  
• Bjork as Fashion Inspiration- The Dove Mini Dress (made of recycled material) from Armor San Anguish
• Seinfeld as Fashion Inspiration- The Stretch Puff Sleeve Shirt by Diane von Furstenberg
• The Hamburglar as Fashion Designer. The Hamburger Dress (eat me)
• Personal collection from Saddam
  
• A Dolman Sweater/dress from Twelve by Twelve
• This super cute Sweater Hoodie
• A Steel and (synthetic) Ruby Necklace by Karen Ann Dickens
• or some other wire jewelry from Donna D'Aquino
  
• Here are a few bags I think are cute, or at least bizarre/interesting/unique (I spend way too much money on bags, I've decided. I'm addicted)
• A Gap Product (Red) Tote $20 price tag and half of the profits goes to fight global AIDS.
• From Moschino a Vintage Chocolate Dripping Bag (it's a lot more stylish than it sounds)
• From Bags by Ducti a High Voltage utility bag (when we touch, when we kiss)
• this is so cute and so romantic from Charles and Marie: Magic Symbols "Magic Symbols ~ its like a secret code through silver and string - and a card. “Once it is unwrapped to its full length of almost 4 feet (46” to be precise, or 120 cm), the meaning disappears and your secret love affair would never be recognizable in public as it turns into a multi-layered necklace. Only when you wrap it around the card, does the true meaning shows up.” And that true meaning can be a heart, skull, or infinity symbol ~ seems like a brilliantly simple gesture, and also something easily replicable for the craftier kids in the group." Want
• And finally the Nissan Pivo 2 " a bubble-shaped vehicle that can drive sideways...The interior cabin of the three-seater electric car physically pivots (hence the name) so the passengers can face which ever the way the car is driving—this completely eliminates the need to go in reverse...“A round-eyed robot head sitting on the dashboard has cameras that can tell when a driver is getting sleepy,” PhysOrg reported. “‘You look tired. There’s a coffee shop 500 metres ahead on the left,’ it told a driver with drooping eyelids during a recent demonstration.” Not only can the Pivo 2 detect levels of alertness, but it also senses moods; there’s even an anger-management feature for drivers susceptible to road rag" The future is here. I don't even think I'd use my car crushing robot hand on it- it's that Jetsony
  

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Material Lust: Things that are too cool/trendy for me*

*but I still, of course, want.

• Some things I cant afford or fit in the apartment but that I wouldn't mind being in the "dream house:
• An Ultra Thin OLED technology TV from Sony
• Continuing my theme from last week of having optically illused furniture, B&B Italia "has designed this moon sofa for positioning in the center of a room. Its continuous shape appears to change as you observe it from different points in the room."
• This LED Coffee table that when an object passes over the top, the lights directly beneath it go off" seems like it would be a phenomenal thing for parties, though parties would probably be what leads it to being broken. It reminds me of the Reactable Tactile Synth, though I don't think this one plays music.
• The Thalassor Baleina whirlpool tub has massage jets, hydrojets, and a chromotherapy system that offers 512 colors (I don't even know exactly what that it but I want) and would easily be the most artistic thing in my "little girls' room."
• If I could instill the Asko Home Pub/beer fridge with door tap next to the Whirlpool Espresso Fridge I think that would be the solution to and cause of a lot of those rough morning afters.
• And of course having a GraGraph Home Richter Scale is something that I didn't know I wanted and needed all these years. It's like a barometer but with exponential destructive measuring fun.
• These Butterfly Rings by Mixko may be the cutest, most whimsical things ever; and only $12! This Black stainless steel ring is a lot more sophisticated, but Sarah Sheridan's wide concrete ring seems a lot hipper and edgy. Gritty.
• When I was young and my mom was scared about some stranger pretending like he was meant to pick me up on her behalf she gave us a secret code word. And now if I were to ever forget it I could look on my wrist at my Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Bangle from Jessica Kagan Cushman. Whoops maybe I shouldn't have told that. It's punk with a Poppins twist. When I was young (and occasionally still when I'm bored) I used to make jewelry with rubber bands. I must say Christiane Diehl does it much better than I could.
• I wouldn't like this so much, but I know my SATC obsessed/Paris loving partner in LME would love Carrie Bradshaw's Eiffel Tower bag (designed by Patricia Field.) I think swanclothing's straight XL totes, customed made with thrifted/deadstock/overstock & low-impact materials, or RootPhi which made Timbuk2 Lamitron bags "of Reclaim™, is made from Low and High-density polyethylene that are the simple plastic ingredients found in the typical grocery bag", would be more my style. Though if I wanted to splurge and be fashionable I would definitely be okay holding a Lola Bowling bag from Nepacena Handbags.
• Any one of those bags would be perfect for holding the Verizon LG Voyager, which has the iPhone touch screen coolness but you can, reportedly, actually type on the keyboard. Or the "ShePhone" the "ultimate cell phone for women... has a pill storage compartment, condom dispenser, vibrator, corkscrew, atomizer for perfume or mace, , and a home pregnancy test." That's pretty close to the ultimate phone but what it is lacking, besides "outstanding audio quality, a distress signal (with GPS), an option to block certain numbers from calling or texting and a mini compartment for money and ID" is the Shenis, a fake 12inch long penis that lets girl pee standing up...amongst other things. I guess the gold is to class it up.

Quick moments of lust:

• The Couture Seamed dress by Alexander McQueen.
• By Soda Blu: a (surprisingly) cute short sleeved turtleneck
• A Woolie, cropped wool jacket with fold over collar and inset pocket, by Allison Wonderland.
• Speaking of wool, this lacquered stretch wool dress by Chloe.
• Posh (victoria beckham) is releasing her own cosmetic line, V-Sculpt, in Tokyo. I mean I guess I have to support the home team and try to help her get big in the States so her "coming" with her husband isn't a total bust (so far)
• These fishnet anklets with lace tie ups would work with the fluted leather skirt for a costume as a Hot Topic punk Catholic School Girl.
• I think I need these High Tide Heels-stilettos for scuba diving because that is soo necessary and practical. Wait...what?!
• I suppose I should learn how to make a proper proportioned drink now that I'm out of college and the "add a splash of mixer to that booze" phase. (Law School anyone?) The Kikkerland Cube Jigger would help with that.
• While I'm in the kitchen I may as well look (excessively) fabulous, which I can do now with all of these "glam it up" aprons by Haute House Aprons (because all of those models have definitely spent a lot of time cooking. And of course eating,)
• Having a Wooferang, a boomerang for your dog, doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose of playing fetch? Not that it would matter for my dog who would ignore it either way.
• Luggage with a built in scale; yes! finally! such a simple idea that would have saved me so much hassle and trouble and from having to pay "overweight" fees. Bless you Ricardo Beverly Hills. (speaking of things I could have totally used in college "Takanoha’s “Nap Alarm” is a wearable, low-cost gadget to keep you awake. The Japanese invention is placed behind the ear, and vibrates should you fall asleep"amazing.
• And maybe if I had $24,000 pure gold sneakers I would actually be motivated to go running more often. Or maybe biking with the Ev Sunny solar powered electric bike. That is so hippie-ish I think I failed the drug test from here
• Though I probably shouldn't leave the house once I have my precious, er...this 84 carat "flawless" diamond being auctioned off for 15 million dollars. Shiny

Shirley Bassey- Diamonds are Forever (download)
Marilyn Monroe- Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend (mp3)

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Material Lust: Things that are too cool/trendy for me*

but of course I still want

• I would loove to have an Energy Creation Device that produces 200% more energy than it uses. There is just something so so sexy about defying the laws of physics.
• Here's some stuff I want in my apartment (besides a bigger apartment but that wouldn't be in it I guess); a Huit # 8 sofa, Dror Benshetrit's Wall Art Chair which would be a huge space saver and plus y'know more artsy less fartsy. I'll need that space for one of these spas by Catalina with a 42" plasma TV ( I really feel some musician is going to get this in the back of a hummer) or maybe this Samadhi tank spa is more what I need to help me relieve stress and chill out. And floorplanner.com can help me actually plan where everything goes, without doing too much heavy lifting.
• I kind of want to see the Soundwagon ,"a tiny VW bus that will play all your records. Just set down Soundwagon on a record and it plays your music as it drives with a needle on the bottom and a battery-powered speaker in the back," in action. Now I just need to find a record.But I'm sure that must be kind of trippy and of course cool (especially if you're the top who'd be into records and VW buses, which means you probably enjoy weed.)
• I really need a Sha-Poopie because honestly picking up after my dog is the most disgusting thing ever.
• Marc Jacobs has made a really weird back to front shoe where "A chunky, four-inch heel nestles horizontally just under the ball of the foot. Where you'd expect a heel, there is nothing but fresh air. The centre of gravity therefore is somewhere under the arch of the foot, forcing the whole body to tilt forward" Hmm seems really impractical and my feet already hurt enough, plus I don't think I'd like walking basically on tip toes. And they're not that cute.. though I guess it's whimsy and fashion. But if you're into such things I would suggest you also invest in the Immobilizer, a stun gun, with 900,000 volts (which seems like a hell of a lot) disguised as a cell phone, though you can't actually use it as a phone) - either way it still seems far more effective than the rape whistle.
  
• I know it's in poor taste but I do love love love Zara and the swastika originally meant good luck...
  
• and something I don't want and probably don't want to be friends with anyone who does have it, Vulva Original, not a perfume but rather a " beguiling vaginal scent which is purely a substance for your own smelling pleasure." That's sick. Who would want something like that? besides maybe Miggs from Silence of the Lambs.

And now is the time when I abandon my poor fashion writing and rather just list my wants- it's better for everyone this way.

• A monogrammed shopper bag from Garnet Hill ( I wonder if they can monogram in lowercase? I like that better)
• A toxic spill tee from the Tank Theory Artist Society that apparently is mean to "embody the sinister side of the quest for the fountain of youth.. Facelifts, nosejobs, chin tucks, botox injections, pinches, pulls, clips, rips and ruptures.. its all gravity from there." I guess but I just think it looks cool and trippy.
• A wood and fabric bangle from Corviere
• or a Snowflake Bracelet from AESA
• From Emily Katz, a sweetheart wrap dress (I think even I may be able show some decent cleve in that)
• I'm actually diggin' most everything I've seen at zsuzsi wolf jewelry.
• Amos in Mushroom by Mike and Chris- a long knit scarf that can also be worn as a hat.
• I think I'll buy a pair of Glovers, one double glove for holding hands and two mittens and just keep them for when I fall in love in a cold climate.
• But since I'm still single I'll settle for these Fingerless Leather gloves by Nine West
• This Back Yoke dress from Topshop Unique looks like something Joan Crawford would wear so it has that classic movie star appeal.
• I wonder if this Recycle symbol Pendant is made from actual recycled materials, then I think it'd impress my "green" friend more. or maybe they would dig this Life Pendant from Rosario Merola which is so simple but can be read so deeply.
• A necklace that can be used to hold herbs and spices. I would love to be that into cooking (or stashing weed)
• This Tribeca Hat reminds me of Goldie Hawn movies from the late 60s and Greenwich Village in the falling leaves.
• A few homemade pleated skirts (or more accurately someone to make it for me; I'm shamefully lazy)
• This Safari Leather Jacket from Gypsies and Lords.
• This Hair Comb from Theresia Hvorslev would really make me feel like a princess. As would this dress from Courtney Gather.
• and I don't think I could pull of this Landscape Dress but it is still incredibly unique and beautiful, it would be gorgeous on a fall wedding day in New England.

(and yeah I couldn't not try to be witty or comment. it's a gift..and a curse)

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Material Lust: Things that are too cool/trendy for me*

* but of course I still want.
According to Boinkology there are 5 sexy fashion essentials: Go-Go Boots, Boyshorts, Wifebeaters, Knee Socks and Hoodies. I'm not sure I agree with them but of course fashion is about far more than strictly essentials (and no I don't know a thing about fashion but I still like to play along)

• Blackhawk! has a Warrior Wear Series where the shirts and pants have built in tourniquetshat are correctly positioned to minimize blood loss." Good for if, y'know you get into any firefights on your daily commute.
• Fashion Scientists/Artists/Designers at the School of Arts and Communication at Malmö University have developed a Beat Dress that contains 100 LED lights that pulse according to the rhythm of music. That sounds spectacular for a night of clubbing or raving (are there still raves? that seems so mid 90s), though I hope they can make it actually have a shape instead of looking like the gelatinous body of a jellyfish. I wonder if it could hold up to certain music though (see Autechre or Moby's Thousand)
• Which you could play on the Rolly the new dancing mp3 player with party lights. So cute and so fun from Sony.
  
• Of course doing so much dancing can be exhausting which is where the Self-Sustainable Chair-dress comes into play. (God i love versatile garments.) It's inflatable, made of 7 trash bags, 2 foot pumps and a pair of slippers. "The chair is slowly deflated under the weight of the wearer, motivating him or her to consistently switch between walking and sitting as a loop behavior on the street. The balance between exercise and rest would be maintained by wearing this suit. The purpose of this project is to transform the humdrum experiences produced by routine walking commutes into an amusing interactive performance." Indeed.
• I don't know about wearing a dress made entirely of condoms. I would think any girl that was wearing that was either incredibly out there, hip and free, or a whore. I would love love love to see someone wear it to a big awards show though.
• Continuing with the inflatable theme, I know some have harped on me that I can't get past my college days (see comments on the Hollywood is Doomed past from last week) yada yada but I know I wish someone would have told me about a wearable full body sleeping bag back when I was out in K-Ville freezing but too much of an alcoholic to stay in the tent. Future Dukies take note; this could serve you well.
• Speaking of versatile use items,remember how excited I got last week about the picnic cloth dress? Well this is even better: Demelza Hill has a bag that converts into a rug, for all of those picnics on the run. And it's actually stylish unlike that dress from last week. I seriously want one as well as a desire to go on picnics.
• Here are some other less functional but cuter bags that I also want: this mid-sized Lily Purse which looks so sophisticated like Audrey Hepburn elegant (and it's on sale!), this one would be more for Mara: I'm sure she would love a dachsund shaped bag or other Poochie shaped bags from Fuzzy Nation (I would rather get a plush toy made from a picture of my cat personally) and then there is this gorgeous yet kind of funky Fendi bag; if anyone wants to give me $1300 for a totally frivolous purchase I would not be opposed.
• At first I thought these "Save 2nd Base" shirts were a humorous plea to save foreplay, but they are actually shirts whose proceeds go to, I believe Breast Cancer research. I guess that's a much better meaning.
  
• Speaking of really cute gestures this is so so romantic. They are "2 of a Kind" engagement rings from Modern Poverty where when you break them apart an engagement with the other will exist. So sweet. I really want one ( though I guess I should work on getting a boy first.)
• The boy will no doubt be drawn to me if I dress in something from Ulla Johnson who's clothes look so wearable and understated, yet fashionable, even if her models look like 16 year old heroin addicts from the Eastern Bloc who've just woken up. A boy who could afford The Fetish would be greatly appreciated. The car, it cost $612,225 but it's electric; think what you'll save on gas!
• Though to be honest I would be quite happy with the Chevy E-Flex concept car. Not only is it a hybrid but on the back of the car you can find two segways. That's so sensible yet futuristic! I mean I don't know what I would do without my segway. I don't remember how we managed before:
  

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I really really really want an iPod touch. It's like the iPhone but without that pesky phone and 2 year service contract.
It's so pretty with wi-fi and in 8 and 16 gigs :



God I'm such a sucker for shiny. Check it out here. And here's the press release with all the technical stuff that I don't understand and really don't care about, but if you do knock yourself out. {UPDATED: and apparently there are new "iPod classics" that come in 80 or 160 GB. it can hold 40,000 songs. wow; i can now hold my entire library. and more. I don't know if this was good knowledge to acquire. Goodbye wallet and social interaction.}

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Things that are too cool/trendy for me

but of course I still want because I'm a material whore.

• You know how the iPhone was supposed to be the god phone? Well fuck that; here's the new god phone (possibly) and it's coming from google (maybe) the new Gphone I know nothing about it or even if it exists but all I know is I want one. There's no way it won't be amazing (and my favorite part is the For The Record insert.) All the techies will be all over that one.
• And this pairing has to corner the young hip market. Apple and Volkswagen are rumored to be thinking about working together to make an iCar which will incorporate Apple technology into the car. I have no idea what that would all mean besides it would be the most stylish and cutest thing. Though of course when I get rich and all I'd be more excited about Apple working with Jaguar on the latter's interfaces. Or something. Damn Steve Jobs wants to take over the world.
• But who needs cars with wheels when you can have one that flies...and that really seems like old internet news. Moving on.
  
• I really want an Ina Seifart krawattenarmband or "necktie bracelet": they look so cute! and it's the only way I'll ever wear a tie. Have to stay classy and all.
• And this velvet jacket from J. Crew is really classy and I think it looks pretty. I think I like Riviera or Welsh Purple.That is all. No other witticism.
• These transforming heels would be a godsend though I really hope they could make them look cuter. They "adjust from a high-heeled position of 3¼" down to a 1½" low-heeled, walking-friendly shoe." It is such a practically brilliant idea and one I've wanted for a while, especially when a little tips. Work on that boys, will ya? You could make a killing.
  
• A Picnic Dress! OMG how come no one ever thought of this before? It's so simple, made from a plastic bib, a kitchen towel and a table cloth. Unique yet practical ( for you know picnicy occasions.) Though it seems like if you were to actually use it as a picnic cloth that it would get stained. Hmm, I think I still want though (now if only to find one to buy or maybe make myself) and if I can't find one of those I really want someone from Urban Renewal, or other like minded and artistic persons to redesign some of my clothes or to teach me how to because I have a tonne and they could do wonders.
• Speaking of reusable, American Apparel has a shopping bag/tote that is really cool yet far less pretentious and moralizing than the "I Am Not a Plastic Bag" bag, though I'm a little offended they don't have Rome as one of the cities (I mean it has Eugene!). For shame.
• This khaki vintage medic bag from Vermont Barre's Army Navy is really fabulous yet understated and functional and I got so excited I'm ordering one as I write this.
• And these aren't understated or really functional but I guess printing I'm Britney, Bitch" on every conceivable type of clothing is (topical) very now. Good luck with that.
• Finally should I or shouldn't I want to be found on the Sexual Relationship Database?And if you have the most "friends" and links there does that make you really cool and popular or just a slut? It scares me somewhat: it seems like a very sketchy and dirty idea, but of course when I'll constantly use if it takes off.
  

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