Archive for October 2007
Elvis Presley is still the Richest Celebrity
Elvis Presley reclaimed the top spot on Forbes.com’s seventh annual ranking of Top-Earning Celebrities, dead celebrities that is. The seventh annual ranking of “Top-Earning Dead Celebrities†assesses the earning power of deceased celebrities, including musicians, actors, authors, songwriters and composers, among others. Elvis (who earned $49 million from October 2006 – October 2007) and the
Kanye West’s Good Life Music Video
Here’s a funky fresh music video produced by Jonas & François of 75 Music and So Me. Not only did this team of three perform a knockout job on Kayne West’s Good Life music video, they were also team that directed Justice’s “D.A.N.C.E.” hit. And in case you’re wondering who the vixen in the video
Awake with Jessica Alba
The first trailer of Jessica Alba in the upcoming Weinstein Co. thriller, Awake has been released. The film will tell the story of a man (Hayden Christensen) undergoing heart surgery while experiencing a phenomenon called “anesthetic awareness,” which leaves him awake but paralyzed throughout the operation. As various obstacles present themselves, his wife (Alba) must
F.P. Journe Sonnerie Souveraine Watch
Ever heard of a watch that costs a half a million bucks and has a waiting list of three years? That’s what F.P Journe has created. The Sonnerie Souveraine retails for a hefty $560,000 because of it’s ability to chime at the hours and quarters just like a grand clock. What’s the big deal you
Party with the Kardashian’s
Life has been pretty fabulous lately for Kim Kardashian. She has her own reality TV show, “Keeping Up With The Kardashian’s” that’s quickly gaining a large viewership, and Playboy magazine has her set as a feature photo layout in their December issue. I’m sure she’s feeling on top of the world right now. To celebrate,
Stay Fit While Surfing the Web
Are you a high level executive that doesn’t have enough time to hit the gym? No worries. Now you can burn calories while surfing the web with the Steelcase Walkstation ($6500). This standing height desk is hooked up to a treadmill, combining work with exercise for the ultimate in multi-tasking.
Shigeru Banas Metal Shutter Houses
Now here’s a condo I wouldn’t mind owning. Ranging from a 1,950-square-foot three-bedroom to a 3,180-square-foot four-bedroom penthouse with three terraces, these Metal Shutter Houses operate exactly like the rolling grates of the Chelsea galleries and Korean delis that inspired them. Shigeru Ban, the Paris-based Japanese architect, designed a mechanically adjustable 20-foot window wall in
Alessandra Ambrosio Sexes Up Armani Exchange
While shopping for a new pair of jeans this weekend at Armani Exchange, I noticed that Victoria Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio is now the face of A|X’s Fall Line. Is there anything this girl can’t make look sexy? Here are a few pics of her promoting the new partnership at Armani Exchange in Soho, New
Capri Tiberio Palace Resort and Spa
This dazzling spa sprawls over two floors of Capri’s newest luxury jewel, the KW Marriott Capri Tiberio Palace in Italy’s Blue Isle. Once inside, you’ll find a unique indoor and outdoor pool furnished with ergonomic sun beds in ankle-deep water. Take a walk upstairs, and be treated with therapeutic massages in Zen-inspired treatment rooms. Popular
Top 100 Lifestyle Blogs
There are over 80 million blogs in existence today, and roughly ten thousand of them are tagged as lifestyle on Technorati. To help sort through the clutter, here’s a list of the top 100 lifestyle blogs based on their rank and authority. If you have a gem of a lifestyle blog isn’t listed here, please
Bape Busy Work Shop in Hong Kong
Long known as an international hot spot for designer clothing, Hong Kong is home to one of twenty-three Bape Busy Work Shops in the world. Being the largest Busy Work Shop inspired designers to use the space to create each brand’s unique display ranges. A technique known as double bind concept of “orderly-chaos”, allows brand
Become a Star on MTV’s NextorNot
Here’s your chance to be on live television. MTV has released a site companion to their popular TV dating show, “NEXT.” Just like the real deal, NextorNot.com allows you to flip through thousands of profiles and hit the “I Like” button if you find the person attractive, or “Next” if you don’t. Each user will
Lindsay Lohan Back to Work in Hollywood
The fabulous life that only bling can bring has finally caught up to Lindsay Lohan. UK papers are reporting that Lohan is nearly broke after blowing a staggering $7 million on partying, alcohol and drugs. Although the actress earned millions from films like ‘Mean Girls’ and ‘Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen’, she’s spent it
Motorola RAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition
Motorola today announced a special edition of the new RAZR2, available in limited quantities, in time to celebrate the holiday season in style. The signature RAZR2 form factor has been re-imagined and reconfigured in the most luxurious materials — bathed in gold and clothed in snake-like skin, and includes a full suite of features and
Angelina Jolie Named Sexiest Superhero
Angelina Jolie faced some tough competition from Jessica Alba and Halle Berry, but was still able to prevail as the Sexiest Female Superhero for her role as Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider series. The recent poll was conducted to coincide with the release of the FF2: Rise of The Silver Surfer DVD. 1) Angelina
Fabulously Rich and Famous: Hugh Hefner
Enter the world of Hugh Hefner and his playboy paradise: a world of ceiling mirrors, silk sheets, and centerfold girlfriends. A world where the greatest parties are thrown in your own backyard and only the A-list are invited. From personal physicians to butlers to chefs to chauffeurs, Hef’s entourage ensures that his every waking desire
Flux Wins 2007 Peugeot Concours Design Competition
Peugeot’s biennial design competition gives budding car designers the chance to see their creations exhibited, in full-scale model form, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The theme of this year’s competition is to ‘re-invent the drive of your life, Peugeot style’, following a six-letter philosophy of PLEASE – Pleasurable, Lively, Efficient, Accessible, Simple and Ecological. The
Maia Resort and Spa in Mahé, Sychelles
The Seychelles have long been praised as the most perfect, unspoiled islands in all the oceans and Maia is a shining gem in this archipelago of jewels. Situated in the green mountain chain along the bay of Anse Louis in the southwest of Mahé, this beautiful resort is named after the Maia star in The
Get Inspired to Blog with Glam’s Network Stories
If you’re looking for a little inspiration on becoming a full-time blogger, look no further than these network stories from my fellow Glam bloggers: Vera Sweeney (I’m Not Obessessed) Adriana E. Calderon (The Mom’s Buzz) Stephanie Rahlfs (Adventures in the Stiletto Jungle) Lesley Scott (Fashiontribes) Jonathan Gheller (FashMatch) Tina Craig and Kelly Cook (Bag Snob)
Winners of September Contest
Congrats to David and Chrissy (Beautty) for being September’s Top Members. Originally, I had planned to only give away one iPod, but Chrissy had such a great comment to post count ratio that I had to offer her a prize as well. David decided to pass on the iPod and takes home a Microsoft Zune
World’s Largest Swimming Pool
Already drawing the crowds in the South American resort of San Alfonso del Mar in Chile, this artificial lagoon and swimming pool is eight hectares in size and contains an incredible 250,000 cubic meters of water. Acknowledged by Guinness World Records as being the world’s largest swimming pool, the lagoon trounces all other record holders
Rihanna
Hot on the tails of Akon is my second WordPress theme, “Rihanna.” Rihanna is extremely lightweight, versatile and widget-ready for WordPress 2.6+. To replace the Flickr feed, find your user ID and place it in the header.php file. View Demo of Rihanna Download Rihanna 1.01 for WordPress Version History 1.01 – Fixed background on right
Erika Sawajiri
I feel bad for Erica Sawajiri. This entire week, the Japanese news outlets have been giving her an incredibly hard time for her poor manners at the “Closed Note” movie premier in which she starred in. Her apparent lack of enthusiasm at the opening has earned her the title of “Japanese Paris Hilton.” Is all
Kanye West Blogs the Good Life
Apparently. beating 50 Cent in album sales wasn’t enough for hip hop superstar Kanye West, now he’s taken on a new challenge–becoming a superstar blogger. With such a huge fan following, it’ll be fun to see how long it’ll take him to break into Technorati’s Top 100 Blogs and become an A-List Bloglebrity. For now,
