Some people might think just having an iPhone is bling enough but it seems these things can always be pimped just that little bit more.
So on eBay right now is one with 1240 diamonds stuck onto it. All for only $6,000. Bargain:
"At $6,000 on eBay, this 16GB iPhone "has a staggering 1240 diamonds on the front with clarity SI, Color F and Bezel carat approximately 12.4CT."Some people might think just having an iPhone is bling enough but it seems these... more
Hey, Hey, Hey! It’s “Fashion Friday’s!” from www.oneof365.com” This magazine editor has a fun and eclectic wardrobe that she wants to share with you. You get to look at what she’s chosen from her closet this week (fun finds from London, vintage, markets from the globe, designers…) and hear a little history about the brands, how she came about finding the item and a fun tale or two about how she’s gotten her neat duds. A lot of fun because of the reader interaction and the humorous writing. She is a fun read and her blog is so eclectic, she always is coming up with something new (though “Fashion Fridays!” is a weekly staple).
This week is all about being a class act but doing it chicly! The look is really classic with fine details. You could wear this to a tea, a girly event, but you’d stand out for having a great cut, or fine detailing. There is an Elizabeth & James jacket to die for and a Nicole Farhi skirt that looks like a painting. Really stunning pieces.
Enjoy! Great pictures, very humorous and captions too!
Blogger has an amazingly eclectic site with everything from beauty, fashion, diary style entries, poetry, life in the magazine world----this girl has everything. Already winner of the prestigious “Blog Of The Day Award” (some people take years to earn this—she’s only had her blog up 6 weeks!) and on top level blog rolls of awesome bloggers, this girl is amazing. A+++++Hey, Hey, Hey! It’s “Fashion Friday’s!” from www.oneof365.com” This... more
KAZOOKZA WEEK CONTINUES WITH AN INTERNATIONAL MULTILINGUAL SALUTE RENDERED BY CAPTAIN KAZOOZ ALTER EGO (kaz cap) IN HIS NEWLY CONCEIVED INTERNATIONAL PARLANCE...KAZRAP !KAZOOKZA WEEK CONTINUES WITH AN INTERNATIONAL MULTILINGUAL SALUTE RENDERED BY CAPTAIN... more
I wrote, recorded, and produced this song and edited this video for a highschool senior-guy pageant show. It took me about two weeks to write and record, and about a week or so to shoot and edit, and the final product here won me first runner-up along with some decent cred in school. It also features the vocal talents of my friend Thomas Schluep. It's an entirely original piece with a bit of humor and a lot work, and although it means a little more to who it was intended for, please enjoy nonetheless.
What every premiership footballer and rapper needs is a bling PC to add to the collection of useless bling he/her might have.
"Well, 24 carat gold leaf, to be exact. In all honesty, we’d rather go for something a little more tasteful and understated, but we’re sure Gaiser could accommodate that too - after all, this is a firm whose cheapest model starts at a mere $7,820. Fancy something a little further up the range? You’ll can shell out $32,300 for the likes of the Gaiser design09 Tricolor Gold."
As the article says the only problem is that it runs Vista (or soon to be Windows 7) so it'll still run like crap half the time......What every premiership footballer and rapper needs is a bling PC to add to the... more
Rappers love their jewelry. As long as the ice is right, it's all gravy like Fat Joe's dinner table.
More often than not rappers seem to buy chains for reaction rather than thinking "is this something I'll actually wear a week from now?"
Here are 10 of the most ridiculous rapper chains EVER. Word.
Also check out some of these rappers' names - Skool Boy, Yung Joc and my personal favourite, Gucci Mane.Rappers love their jewelry. As long as the ice is right, it's all gravy like Fat... more
The music genre defined as much by diamond-encrusted watches and designer sneakers as its gritty urban lyrics is scaling down its flash, insiders say, as rappers join the rest of the world feeling the pinch of the recession.
Rappers are cooling off some of their trademark "ice," sporting fewer and smaller chains, opting for plain white Ts over pricey labels and introducing budget-conscious fashion lines designed to let fans still capture the hip-hop swagger.
Make no mistake: The industry that made New York businessman Jacob "Jacob the Jeweler" Arabov an urban household name isn't entirely reversing course. But "the day of conspicuous consumption is gone," says Tamara Connor, an Atlanta-based stylist who has created looks for chart-topping rappers including Lil Wayne.
In the late '90s, Lil Wayne surrounded himself in videos with stacks of cash and rapped about his $50,000 pinky ring, or "bling," a term that referenced the glint of the diamonds on his neck, hands and wrists.
"We're still going to see some bling, but it's just not going to be as much," Connor says. "Instead of four diamond necklaces, it might just be a diamond bracelet — and it's a piece the celebrity wears all the time. They're not changing their jewelry out everyday."
Photo shoots, for example, are being done with fewer of the specialized medallions considered a calling card for the likes of Rick Ross, whose chain with a likeness of his head — complete with black diamond beard — has an estimated value of $30,000.
Instead you might see a rapper in an off-the-shelf diamond cross or wearing lower-quality stones. "You can save $3,000 a carat if you do non-ring quality diamonds for studs (earrings)," Connor notes.
Ben Baller, head of Los Angeles-based jeweler I.F. & Co., says the shift is most pronounced among up-and-coming rappers, for whom a steady income is seeming like less of a sure thing.
Before, a new artist might spend $25,000 of a $30,000 advance on a chain, according to Baller, who counts Fat Joe as a client. "Now they would rather try to spend $5,000 and $6,000," he says, adding, "they're willing to talk about options by using sapphires, using very, very low quality gold.
"Some people (are) even wanting to mix diamonds with cubics (cubic zirconia) so it would not be completely ungenuine."
Cost cutting is major for the industry in which the carat-weight of one's ring or the price of tennis shoes could carry more cache than record sales. Ostentatious fashion has been in hip hop's DNA since Run-DMC sang the praises of Adidas in the '80s.
The flash reflected the music style born of the streets of New York, its stars often hard-knock kids who christened their new success with thick rope chains and designer sweatsuits.
"It was about creating a signature," according to Memsor Kamarake, fashion director of Vibe magazine.
A decade later, newer rappers like Young Jeezy are more likely to keep it simple.
"He'll wear a scarf and no jewelry, maybe a bracelet, with a baseball hat, a T-shirt and a pair of jeans — that's not a lot of bling," says Connor, who has also styled the Georgia artist.
Rappers aren't giving up glamour altogether, they're just not wearing it 24-7. In the past, several chains were de rigueur for a grocery-store run, now they're reserved for a show or nightclub, says Baller, who also is seeing more artists trading in old chains instead of buying new ones...The hip-hop world is dialing back its bling.
The music genre defined as much by... more
QUITO -- Indian groups in Ecuador started blocking highways before dawn Tuesday in protest against the new mining law, while Interior Minister Fernando Bustamante asked that the demonstrations be carried out peacefully.
The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador, or Conaie, and some environmental groups called for nationwide protests against the new law, which they believe will harm the environment and favor multinational mining companies.QUITO -- Indian groups in Ecuador started blocking highways before dawn Tuesday in... more
an American actress Thushari, who only a few had heard of thus far & who is in an upcoming global ad campaign, called some credit card companies that she had cards with and told them her payments will be late, due to lack of acting employment or consistent income flow at the end of the year. She also asked for reduction rates for the high interest cards & that she will pay off whatever amount she can.
She yelled to Live Jelly that, "Considering the current lack of acting work for me in film, commercials & tv, it was the responsible thing to do under the circumstances." She, also, submitted to some temp agencies & other employment & started to write more contreversial blogs. She further blabbers on that," I have plenty of performance arts pieces, sketch & stage stuff that I can do but no self generating income from it but will keep practicing my craft for the sake of my art." She further states with confidenence and hopeful whimsy, "I know I will get hired more in 2009(than 2 one day jobs this year in film/tv & 3 stage pieces) & I m sure to get a steady union gig"
She told Live Jelly that her parents taught her to pay her bills if possible on time & if not work out a fair solution that is beneficial to both sides.The fact that she purchased items using the cards & the companies had given her credit to do so demands that she keeps her agreement with them.
**We agree with our fellow part-time contributor to LJ: all these callings & taking positive action probably beats being under financial pressure, depressed & no way out.a photo from upcoming ad campaign-not so secretly leaked at:... more
Malaysian Hotties song from album Asthivaram(rise of foundation)
The new hot sound of the ever changing & evolving genre of rap/hop-hop
Found this song on a guy's fav list & immediately loved the sound & wanted to do justice by doing a unique review about how we at live jelly felt about the song.
We were captivated by the song and video. So we let T Girl do a review of the song. She came up with a creative idea to express how she felt about the song using text, imagery, putting a visual along with the video and worked on it with one of her editor friends at cwwl co.
Here it is:Asthivaram by hot talented group: the Villanz. They have an awesome sound.
Memers are Pherkash, Jamal & Capital J they have some wonderful philosophies:check out here: http://jellynoose.blogspot.com/2008/12/note-on-villanz.html
We didn't hear about it at the time of initial release, but we are glad to hear it now.
This review using video image remix hearts theme, T girl dancing, and text commentary style jellyview was done by Live Jelly, but the original song vocals & music are untouched.
-Some can identify a good song despite language or cultural barriers.
Intuition, open mindness, and your subconscious heart and mind recognize the true potential and excellence.
*note* do not take the hook litterally this is not to advocate bomb planting
or bomb blowing but a fun catchy hook for their message asthivaram.
Also there is probably a double meaning behind that anyway. ;-)Malaysian Hotties song from album Asthivaram(rise of foundation)
The new hot sound of... more
RALEIGH, North Carolina (AP) -- If you're in the market for a diamond-studded gold gorilla pendant, the North Carolina Department of Revenue may have just what you're looking for -- thanks to busted drug dealers.
The department hopes to auction hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry -- including a $38,000 watch and a $23,000 gold pendant depicting Jesus -- confiscated during drug busts over the past year by the department's unauthorized substances division.
Necklaces, rings and bracelets will be available alongside more unique items, such as a $29,500 Jacob & Co. five time zone watch with a face of sparkling yellow, pink and blue stones forming the continents on a world map. A silver-colored men's Breitling 1884 chronometre watch is listed at $38,000.
"You'd be surprised who buys this stuff," Department of Revenue spokeswoman Kim Brooks said Monday.
"We felt we had enough items that would be of interest to folks that might generate a little more money," she said.RALEIGH, North Carolina (AP) -- If you're in the market for a diamond-studded gold... more
Discovery-News.com: Horns, spikes and plates got a lot of attention in the days of dinos. James Williams learns what all the fuss was about.Discovery-News.com: Horns, spikes and plates got a lot of attention in the days of... more
Searches are up for "swarovski", after a designer has come up with a way for people to safely put glass in their eyes. Anthony Mallier from India has created "Sparkle", contact lenses that promise to make your eyes "sparkle like they've never sparkled before".Searches are up for "swarovski", after a designer has come up with a way for people to... more
It's the ultimate in designer water, it’s called ‘Bling H2O’ and it’s for sale in an Irish supermarket chain in Dubin - for just €45 a bottle. Launched as part of Superquinn’s ‘World of Waters’ promotion, the designer water 'favoured by the stars' is now on sale in 12 stores across Ireland.
Each 750ml bottle is hand-decorated with Swarovski crystals and is flown to Ireland from the US. The designer brand is the brainchild of Hollywood screenwriter Kevin Boyd and it’s described as “couture water” fresh from Tennessee springs.
They've sold six bottles so far. And counting. Very slowly.It's the ultimate in designer water, it’s called ‘Bling H2O’ and it’s for sale... more
In this episode of Sexy Beijing our host Su fei and guest hosts Jamel and Mia go to Beijing's hottest Hip Hop Party to look for a little bling bling.In this episode of Sexy Beijing our host Su fei and guest hosts Jamel and Mia go to... more
In an auction entitled Hip Hop's Crown Jewels, around 50 iconic pieces worn by major stars will go on the block.In an auction entitled Hip Hop's Crown Jewels, around 50 iconic pieces worn by major... more
But if you want your baby to look like a mini version of James Bond's arch-enemy, Jaws, then a Swedish company has got just the solution. And for the measly sum of £25, that's right, just £25.
The company clearly aren't dummies either, as they make 'clear that the product contains 'no actual gold or silver'. So a spray painted gold or silver dummie anyone?
Why you'd want to, I'm not entirely sure.
But if you want your baby to look like a... more
Grown ups aren’t the only ones getting in on the fun of designer clothes and accessories. Babies have a whole lot to choose from.Grown ups aren’t the only ones getting in on the fun of designer clothes and... more
Their slogan is "Have it your way," but before you sink your teeth into this burger you'd better check your bank balance.
A new burger went on sale Wednesday only in Britain. It may not only be the world's most expensive, but it could also be the most controversial, too.
It comes from Burger King, but Burger "Bling" may be more like it.
Is it mouthwatering? Maybe. But it comes at an eye-watering price -- a whopping $200.
"That would have to be one really, really special burger," Erika Baroness Von Schubert said. "I'd give it a go."
Burger chef Mark Dowding said the formula is simple.
"Like any good food you start out with great ingredients," Dowding said.
Or most expensive. Check this out. The burger's ingredients include the following: Japanese wagyu beef, white truffles, onions fried in Cristal champagne, topped with pink Himalayan rock salt.
They even sold a few, with one Burger King employee saying how a couple split the bill.
Now of course, if you're dropping the better part of $200 on a burger, you don't really want to be washing it down with any old soft drink, which is why if you're eating in you get a complimentary glass of wine.
"Well, that would probably make the burger go down easier, right?" said Walter Nasdeo of New York.
What's not going down so easily is Burger King's controversial concept of "delicious decadence" during a time of global economic meltdown and worldwide food shortages. Food crisis campaigners view it as the wrong burger at the wrong place at the wrong time.
"To come out with this kind of hugely expensive and over-the-top burger and to have 800 million people going to bed hungry every night is just to shoot yourself in the foot," said Dave Tucker of the organization "War On Want."
Not everybody's buying it.
"Never in a million years," said Gary Higgerson of London. "No way."
The food chain's flipping all the proceeds of the megabucks burger to a children's charity in London. They're hoping that might make the price easier to swallow.Their slogan is "Have it your way," but before you sink your teeth into this burger... more
Christof Putzel traces gold to it's origins in one of Africa's biggest gold mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Christof Putzel traces gold to it's origins in one of Africa's biggest gold mines in... more
