Zaha Hadid: Complete Works, 1979-2009

Taschen just released a beautiful book showcasing the work of Baghdad-bred, London-based architect Zaha Hadid, a rad (pun intended) woman who, several times over her thirty-year career, has achieved to build the unbuildable. Check out her latest accomplishment, the new museum of 21st century arts (MAXXI) in Rome.

11.19.2009

Know Anyone Turning 40?

You'll get a load of laughs for only $9 with these frames. The Girl Prop Birthday Glasses make us want to find someone who's turning 40. At this price, we can always buy now and save 'em for later. 11.17.2009

Eau De Vacay: Lys Mediteranee

Orange blossom, ginger lily and a hint of musk mingle to make this evocative scent, crafted by French perfume star Edouard Fléchier. Dubbed Lys Mediterranee, it's very "what you'd wear in Santorini on a summer evening." 11.16.2009

A Knuckle Ring With Class

It's not hard to find a two-finger ring. It is, however, rare to find a sophisticated model. SF label HomeRoom has cracked the design code with their two-finger ring, available in silver and gold vermeil finishes. They're so elegant you could double-team them without being mistaken for a teamster. 11.16.2009

Belle de Jour, PhD

If you're obsessed with Secret Diary of a Call Girl on Showtime (as we are), you'll love this article on The Guardian. The "secret diary" was actually a real life blog penned by an anonymous lady of the night under the pseudonym Belle de Jour. The blog later became a hit cable show and book. Tired of being behind the scenes, the author has stepped forward, "I couldn't even go to my own book launch party", says Brooke Magnanti (the real Belle) who is actually a PhD scientist working at Bristol Initiative for Research of Child Health.  Purchase the show on DVD here. 

11.16.2009