Wow, wow, wow!

Lamborghini Ankonian

With the release of the Dark Knight Rises trailer, it’s only fitting we share with you the mad genius of Slavche Tanevski. For his fourth semester project at Munich’s University of Applied Sciences, Tranevski submitted his design for a new Lamborghini concept car called the Ankonian.

This fully jacked up, well vented, sharply angular beast is a projection of raw power. Even sitting still the thing looks, well, mean. In keeping with the Lamborghini tradition of naming cars after bulls, the Ankonian is the name of a particular type of black haired bull – hence the car’s charred black color.

Since the Ankonian doesn’t actually exist yet, there are no tech specs to go along with it. Although according to concept art it’s suppose to shoot flames out the exhaust, so that’s something.

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tags / lamborghini, lamborghini ankonian, aether, aether apparel, aether journal

May 11, 2012 / Heather Somaini / Source

I only want to know one thing - are there window coverings on this thing? Because if there aren’t - wow!

Free Floating Ecolodge

This free floating ecolodge was designed by Dutch architect Marjin Beije to encourage a younger more city-focused group of people to enjoy the simple pleasures of nature. Similar to river rafting in Sweden, Beije’s ecolodge captures the same freedom and tranquility of life on the river but offers slightly more refined accommodations.

The duel-hull catamaran design consists of two main living quarters that are connected by a upper and lower deck. One side is used as a bedroom at night, but pushing the beds against the walls converts it into a sizable living space. The other side holds the kitchen, dining area, and bathroom. Attached to the mast on top is an observation deck. A roof mounted solar panel stores power during the day for the high-efficiency LED lights that run through out the lodge.

Originally designed as a thesis project for grad school, Beije has since partnered with sustainable housing veteran Ap Kremer from APHoutconstructies to put the EcoLodge into production. There has also been talk of using the Ecolodge design and layout as a raised tree house as well.

Beije’s ecolodge is great example of how an exceptional design can help foster a greater engagement with the outdoors and add to the existing beauty of the natural landscape.

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tags / aether, aether apparel, aether journal, marjin beije, sweden, design, architecture

May 11, 2012 / Heather Somaini / Source

I love anything solar!
Eton Rukus Solar: A portable, solar-powered sound system
The pool. The beach. The resurrection of that clown-head sprinkler thing from third grade. It’s all happening. More specifically, it’s all happening in your very imm… — *I love anything solar!*

**Eton Rukus Solar: A portable, solar-powered sound system**

The pool. The beach. The resurrection of that clown-head sprinkler thing from third grade. It’s all happening. More specifically, it’s all happening in your very immediate, very bronzed future. And by default, so is music. You’ll need Buffett. You’ll need Marley. You’ll need…

A solar-powered Bluetooth sound system that looks like Johnny 5’s head from *Short Circuit*.

Enter the *Etón Rukus Solar*, a new piece of fully portable, summer-ready hardware that wirelessly streams your phone’s playlist all day using nothing more than the sun you’re already under, available now.

Think of this as the more practical, less… questionable alternative to setting up a DJ booth on the beach (and with about 100% fewer wires). Or by the pool, by the grill or wherever else you feel like filling the air with the adult contemporary musical stylings of John Tesh’s Skrillex remix (it’s new).

The point is, you can take it anywhere.

No, really. It’s got a handle. And it’s also got a 40-square-inch solar panel embedded into the side, the ability to hold an all-day charge with six hours of sunlight and two full-range speaker drivers.

Not to mention a charging port for your iPhone.

You really outdid yourself this time, sun.

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tags / eton rukus, solar powereed sound, urban daddy

May 11, 2012 / Heather Somaini / Source

How much fun is this?

This is What Creating Dubstep Looks Like

If you thought dubstep was all about SPIN’s 100th Greatest Guitarist of All Time (No, seriously), huge beat drops and being on ecstacy… you were right! But it’s also about pushing lots of cool little buttons on Ableton controllers while looking at pretty lights. So yeah, this is what creating dubstep looks like.

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tags / cool material, dub step, music

May 11, 2012 / Heather Somaini

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”

— Writer, C.S. Lewis

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May 10, 2012 / Heather Somaini / Source

I love it when the Saturday Night Live comedians can’t stop laughing during a skit…

SNL: THE CALIFORNIANS – DRESS REHEARSAL

SNL has just released the dress rehearsal for one of the most popular posts on SISFTI, the SNL skit “The Californians”. Every week, shortly before SNL goes live, they do a complete run-through of the show complete with a studio audience so they can get one last rehearsal in, and trim down the show to make sure it fits in the time allotted. As you can see, it doesn’t always go so smoothly, which makes it even more hilarious, fully.

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tags / saturday night live, snl, the californians, comedy, funny, nbc

May 10, 2012 / Heather Somaini / Source

Moods of Norway

I think I’m sort of in love with this little brand of clothing from Norway…..must go to store on Robertson!

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tags / moods of norway, design, fashion, la, los angeles

May 10, 2012 / Heather Somaini / Source

Naia Kete is on Kickstarter!!!

I’m sure you’ve all seen my posts over and over and over again about the lovely, amazing, gorgeous Naia Kete. Naia was recently featured on NBC’s hit show THE VOICE performing for Team Blake (Shelton). Naia came to our house to perform for our friends twice last summer (the second time was the same day as my bike crash so I could only watch from upstairs hidden from the world) and she also performed at Tere’s birthday bash in February. Needless to say, we’re big fans of Naia’s. Here’s your chance to be a part of her future! Do it! :)

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tags / naia, naia kete, kickstarter, the voice, nbc

May 10, 2012 / Heather Somaini / Source

I haven’t seen any of these but this is pretty funny - especially because Jon looks so serious through it all! And he mentions Hunger Games…

Ask A Grown Man

Based on some of the characters actor Jon Hamm plays on television and in films, you wouldn’t expect his fatherly advice to be all that sound. To the contrary.

The Mad Men star participated in Rookie magazine’s Ask a Grown Man series, in which adult male celebrities give advice to inquiring young ladies. Hamm, 41, wisely answers questions about boys, style and making out.

But Hamm gets a little wide-eyed when asked, “Is it gross if a girl accidentally farts in front of a significant other?” Somehow we can’t picture Don Draper ripping one. Maybe that’s Season 6.

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tags / jon hamm, mad men, rookie magazine, ask a grown man, hunger games

May 09, 2012 / Heather Somaini / Source

I don’t ride in the dark - way too dangerous. But I do like gadgets for bikes and gadgets for bikes that make you more visible at night.
Blink/Steady Bike Light
You’ve got a lot to think about when you’re riding your bike—car doors, roadkill,… — *I don’t ride in the dark - way too dangerous. But I do like gadgets for bikes and gadgets for bikes that make you more visible at night.*

**Blink/Steady Bike Light**

You’ve got a lot to think about when you’re riding your bike—car doors, roadkill, tire-shredding potholes—so remembering to flip on your lights can sometimes get lost in the shuffle. Normally a polite motorist will inform you of this fact by calmly saying, “Hey asshole, put on your lights!” With the Blink/Steady bike light, you won’t ever have to think about your lights again. The aluminum bike light knows when you’re moving and senses when it’s dark and turns on-and-off accordingly. There are no frills to the light patterns—just blink and steady—so it’s a simple, headache-free option for your single speed. Plus, without having to worry about your bike light, you’ll have more time to engage in delightful conversations with passing motorists. **$95**

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tags / cool material, bike, biking, bicycle, cycle, cycling, biking at night, bike light, cycle light, cycling safety

May 09, 2012 / Heather Somaini / Source

As you know, I don’t actually OWN an iPhone but I sure do like them and all the accessories that go with them. Now I’m moving into iPhone apps that I like too…
Billr: Billsplitting on the iPhone
We have this friend, Cristina. She… — *As you know, I don’t actually OWN an iPhone but I sure do like them and all the accessories that go with them. Now I’m moving into iPhone apps that I like too…*

**Billr: Billsplitting on the iPhone**

We have this friend, Cristina. She rocks. On nights out, we know to just hand her the check and she’ll take care of informing us how much we each owe. Usually we’re in a bit of a drunken stupor and doing math is about as appealing as, well, doing math. Thanks to Billr for iPhone, you can have your own portable Cristina at your fingertips (that sounded oddly sexual). No more splitting bills 50/50 when your buddy was ordering top-shelf drinks and you’re having a couple of Bud specials. Just enter in how much each person’s food and drinks cost (for up to parties of 16) and Billr handles the messy tax and tip details. Of course, you could also just go with a round of Credit Card Roulette and hope for the best. $1

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tags / billr, iphone, mac, apple, bill splitting, cool material

May 09, 2012 / Heather Somaini / Source

These just looked cool….
Tokyobay Slate Watches
Military style is all the rage these days. You can, quite literally, buy a complete outfit out of camo. We’re not talking the type of boonie hat meets m16 style that our enlisted men rock (thank… — *These just looked cool….*

**Tokyobay Slate Watches**

Military style is all the rage these days. You can, quite literally, buy a complete outfit out of camo. We’re not talking the type of boonie hat meets m16 style that our enlisted men rock (thanks guys and gals!); we’re talking about high design versions of everything from wingtips to peacoats. There are other militaristic aspects that you can integrate into your wardrobe without blending in–like these Slate Watches from Tokyobay. Each watch face is stencil cut and mimics the design you’d see on weaponry and ration boxes, along with having some depth to it. The bands are made of thick cut leather in weathered tones, so they’ll take a licking and keep on ticking. The best part, though, is obviously the fact that they look awesome. **$163**

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tags / tokyobay slate watches, tokyobay, watches, design, cool material

May 09, 2012 / Heather Somaini

Vanity Plate Contest
The top candidates for my Prius Plug-in Personalized License Plate Contest are:
SAYWATT
PLUGGME
WATTEV
WATTEVS
What else ya got? — **Vanity Plate Contest**

*The top candidates for my Prius Plug-in Personalized License Plate Contest are:*

SAYWATT

PLUGGME

WATTEV

WATTEVS

*What else ya got?*

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tags / prius, prius plug in, toyota, personalized license plates, vanity plates

May 09, 2012 / Heather Somaini / Source

Did you catch Naia Kete’s performance last night on the finale of THE VOICE? If not, come see her live right here in LA!
Naia Kete LIVE PERFORMANCE
Hotel Cafe: 1623 Cahuenga Blvd, LA 90028
May 23rd
8:00p
Click-through to buy tickets! — *Did you catch Naia Kete’s performance last night on the finale of **THE VOICE**? If not, come see her live right here in LA!*

**Naia Kete LIVE PERFORMANCE**

Hotel Cafe: 1623 Cahuenga Blvd, LA 90028

May 23rd

8:00p

Click-through to buy tickets!

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tags / naia, naia kete, the voice, nbc, voice, hotel cafe

May 09, 2012 / Heather Somaini

“Silent gratitude isn’t much use to anyone.”

— Novelist, Gladys Browyn Stern

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May 08, 2012 / Heather Somaini / Source

Leather is pretty awesome….
Hell Yeah: Introducing Hellbrand Leatherworks
Sonofabitch.Sorry, we had to get that out.It’s just that, well… we came across some things recently.Things that make you want to jump on the back of an unbroken … — *Leather is pretty awesome….*

**Hell Yeah: Introducing Hellbrand Leatherworks**

Sonofabitch.

Sorry, we had to get that out.

It’s just that, well… we came across some things recently.

Things that make you want to jump on the back of an unbroken quarter horse, ride bareback into a fireworks-testing facility and sing “Power and the Glory” through a bullhorn.

We’re talking leather here.

Just a heroic amount of American-made, apocalypse-proof leather.

Take a look at *Hellbrand Leatherworks*, your new munitions depot for hand-stitched wallets, Horween messenger bags and other cowhide-related essentials, available online now.

This is the story of a guy named Edward. Who met a guy named Jarvis Hellbrand. Who has the most amazing name ever. Also, who taught Edward everything he knows about the old-world techniques of turning animal hides into magnificent things that go in, on and around your body.

But most importantly, this is the story of how the next time you buy a cup of coffee, Edward doesn’t just want you to brandish a new wallet. He wants you to brandish a Chromexcel Horween leather money chalice that he handmade using techniques from 100 years ago.

Same principle applies for when you need to keep your pants from falling down (tan belts with brass buckles). Or if you need a place to store a ham sandwich and some duck calls (camo messenger bags made with boot leather). Even things to put your toothbrush in (leather fanny packs).

Kidding. It’s dopp kits.

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tags / hellbrand leatherworks, fashion, design, urban daddy

May 08, 2012 / Heather Somaini / Source

I love t-shirts!!!
To A Tee: Superhero Edition
With the release of Avengers this weekend, trailers of Dark Night Rises emerging and buzz about The Amazing Spiderman, summer 2012 will be hosting more than the just Olympic Games. It’s the battle of t… — *I love t-shirts!!!*

**To A Tee: Superhero Edition**

With the release of *Avengers* this weekend, trailers of *Dark Night Rises* emerging and buzz about *The Amazing Spiderman*, summer 2012 will be hosting more than the just Olympic Games. It’s the battle of the ultimate superheros in theaters. You should dress the part (but not with masks and tights) by choosing your favorite character t-shirt before lining up to see them in action on the big screen. (Junk Food Clothing, Pac Sun, Junk Food Clothing, 80s Tees) **$20+**

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tags / t-shirts, tees, fashion, design

May 08, 2012 / Heather Somaini / Source

Have I told you how in love I am with my new Aether hoodie? OMG - it’s so brilliant and soft and warm and amazing. I don’t know how I lived life without it. I want more of them.

I also got the Element jacket which I will have no reason to wear until winter but I don’t care - I want to dance around in it in my house. These two things make me so very happy!

Aether Apparel - you must have!