it´s beautiful

Wealthy people don’t just have better toys; they have better nutrition and better medical care, more free time and more meaningful labor—more of just about every ingredient in the recipe for a happy life. And yet, they aren’t that much happier than those who have less. If money can buy happiness, then why doesn’t it?

shoelust: Nicholas Kirkwood Pre-Fall 2012

shoelust:

Nicholas Kirkwood Pre-Fall 2012

breakingnews: Six more weeks of winter: Punxsutawney Phil, seen here with handler John Griffiths, saw his shadow during the 126th annual Groundhog Day festivities on Feb. 2 in central Pennsylvania. Photo: Gene J. Puskar / AP … und täglich grüßt das Murmeltier :)

breakingnews:

Six more weeks of winter: Punxsutawney Phil, seen here with handler John Griffiths, saw his shadow during the 126th annual Groundhog Day festivities on Feb. 2 in central Pennsylvania.

Photo: Gene J. Puskar / AP

… und täglich grüßt das Murmeltier :)

thekidshouldseethis:

Nano quadrotors, helicopters with four rotors, have been developed by the University of Pennsylvania’s GRASP Lab. And the small robots are quite incredible, especially in swarms. From cnet: 

The quadcopters are able to flip over and maintain flight. More amazing (unnerving?) is their operation in formation. Based on commands, 16 quadcopters change direction, land, navigate past obstacles, and even fly in a figure-eight formation. 

Coordinated formations! And a figure eight without crashing into each other. It really looks like something out of a scifi movie or a video game. Definitely a kid must see. 

via @davidfg.

incredible

ps-imadethis: Turn evening wear into everyday flair with a tux redux.  Reinventions of YSL’s famed Le Smoking jacket and dapper black-tie duds are having a major moment.  A classic blazer is forever in style and always evolving.  Since we’re all about staying on-trend by creating them, we dipped into our DIY drawers for our favorite fabric, cotton.  This soft substance plants itself into the best textile fibers and threads known to man, and breathes new life into our wardrobe. This season, look to deliciously chic cotton to kick it up a notch.  P.S. - The Fabric of Our Lives® makes so many DIY’s come to life! Lay your blazer open on a flat surface. Trace the silhouette of the inside of the collar as well as inside lapel using a piece of tracing or parchment paper. Cut out the collar pattern and lapel.  Be sure to factor in an extra 1/4 inch border around each piece for hemming purposes.  Pin pattern directly onto a piece of black cotton sateen fabric and cut out two lapels and two collar pieces with fabric scissors.  To create a clean and finished look, fold edges over using fabric glue to hem.  Use fabric glue to adhere each piece in its appropriate place.  Use your hands to smooth down and help set.  Cut a piece of fabric that is approximately a 5 inch square. Size will depend on your preference of pocket square and size of area you have to work with.  Fold back and glue the outside edge for a clean look.  Gather by pinching and folding and stitch directly onto the blazer for a faux handkerchief look.  Use corresponding color thread so thread is not noticeable.  Lastly, swap original buttons for a metallic gold or your favorite luxe option and stitch on.  Get creative with your cotton color combinations and experiment by mixing patterns.  It’s the perfect opportunity to re purpose, re-create and re-invent. P.S. - The Fabric of Our Lives® makes us come alive with DIY. great work

ps-imadethis:

Turn evening wear into everyday flair with a tux redux.  Reinventions of YSL’s famed Le Smoking jacket and dapper black-tie duds are having a major moment.  A classic blazer is forever in style and always evolving.  Since we’re all about staying on-trend by creating them, we dipped into our DIY drawers for our favorite fabric, cotton.  This soft substance plants itself into the best textile fibers and threads known to man, and breathes new life into our wardrobe. This season, look to deliciously chic cotton to kick it up a notch.  P.S. - The Fabric of Our Lives® makes so many DIY’s come to life!

Lay your blazer open on a flat surface. Trace the silhouette of the inside of the collar as well as inside lapel using a piece of tracing or parchment paper. Cut out the collar pattern and lapel.  Be sure to factor in an extra 1/4 inch border around each piece for hemming purposes.  Pin pattern directly onto a piece of black cotton sateen fabric and cut out two lapels and two collar pieces with fabric scissors.  To create a clean and finished look, fold edges over using fabric glue to hem.  Use fabric glue to adhere each piece in its appropriate place.  Use your hands to smooth down and help set.  Cut a piece of fabric that is approximately a 5 inch square. Size will depend on your preference of pocket square and size of area you have to work with.  Fold back and glue the outside edge for a clean look.  Gather by pinching and folding and stitch directly onto the blazer for a faux handkerchief look.  Use corresponding color thread so thread is not noticeable.  Lastly, swap original buttons for a metallic gold or your favorite luxe option and stitch on.

 Get creative with your cotton color combinations and experiment by mixing patterns.  It’s the perfect opportunity to re purpose, re-create and re-invent. P.S. - The Fabric of Our Lives® makes us come alive with DIY.

great work

twism:

Here are some photos of Keira Knightley from the March issue of UK’s GQ. In an interview with the magazine, Keira talked about the different perceptions of herself in America and UK, returning to Los Angeles after four years, her new movie A Dangerous Method, being spanked by Michael Fassbender, and why she really hated working on the set of the Pirates franchise. Good Lord, Keira’s such a stunning lady! Absolutely love all of these photos!

hübsch

twism:

Here is a video of David Beckham’s new Super Bowl commercial. In the video, H&M premieres its first ad for the David Beckham Bodywear collection — the ad will play during the second quarter of the game. Holy mother of God, does this look awesome or what?! I’m obviously looking forward to the whole Patriots and Giants rematch, seriously though, Sunday needs to come sooner! David is perfect! Hubbahubbadroolstare.

;)