> Tropical Howie

So when someone says Tropical Howie I somehow picture a pineapple. Potentially hollowed out and filled with a pina colada cocktail.

I don’t know how that works. But it does.

Stop. Wipe that image from your mind and replace it with THESE WICKED LAPTOP CASES .

Howie’s whole concept revolves around the fact that so many people keep their dreams and creativity on their computer.

The novel. The screen play. Whatever. It all sits on your lappy. And they shouldn’t be in black wetsuit material. They’re unhappy.

My dreams are like ‘get me out of this non-designer outerwear and put me in something worth my caliber’. So I am. I’m taking my dreams/goals/life on a holiday. To inspire them.

You can choose to lie them on a beach towel, take them to New York or even put a terry toweling hat on them. Attractive. . . whatever fits! Each design has it’s own unique story and comes in a range of lappy sizes. There are only 750 up for grabs. Tres exclusive.

Click here to order online and check out the rest of the range.

Posted: 11/10/08 | Great Gift > Internet Buy > New Find | 0 Comments

> I Heart Huffer

Everytime I think of New Zealand I think of below youtube clip.

But now I will think of Huffer.

Because they’re ACE, and they have a funky website with wacked out pictures behind certain words.

On a more serious note, these guys believe that you should be able to move in your clothes and have created a collection to reflect their feelings. Cotton Tees and stretchy jeans that make you feel skinny.

STRETCH = LESS MUFFIN TOP = HOTTER. Yes please.

They’re just beginning to make waves over here so jump on before the rest of the world drops in on you.

Available at Plane and The Lab.

Posted: 10/15/08 | Hot Shop > Internet Buy > New Find | 0 Comments

> Tea is for Tuesday

I don’t know about you but tea-breaks throughout the day keep me going. It’s an excuse to leave your desk, a chance to think about the article you’ve just written, a moment away from your phone, an opportunity for goss in the kitchen or just because you feel like a tea.

Check out the tea cups by Lucas and Hayley from their new project The Manicule . Or feast your eyes on their Tea posters (and others) at Keep Calm Gallery another of their ideas that celebrates the beauty of tea.

Make sure you take a peek at their other products, they have some simply divine tea towels which make thoughtful housewarming presents.

Posted: 09/29/08 | Great Gift > Hot Shop > Internet Buy | 2 Comments

> Leather to look out for

As the streets wave goodbye to flannelette shirts under sexy leather jackets, chilly spring evenings say hello to flowing dresses dirtied with even sexier sorts.

For more info on this Melbourne duo visit Amanda & Amanda online or email them on info@amandaandamanda.com.

Timeless.

Posted: 09/15/08 | Internet Buy > New Find | 0 Comments