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The Daily Buy (slideshow)

• Jul 13, 2010 from glodotcom in Lifestyle
  Our picks for products you need now
  
  7/14: Bright Idea
  
  
  
  
  
  this oversize gem-studded cocktail ring will help you celebrate at any summer party. from the setting sun at a beach bash to tiki torches at a backyard party or soft candlelight on date night, the light is sure to illuminate this eccentric accessory.shop now: kenneth jay lane ring, $100
  
  
  
  
  7/13: Oil Change
  
  
  
  
  
  we know it can sometimes be difficult to understand putting oil on your face, but trust us, it works. we love this british line, cowshed, especially this anti-oxidant filled raspberry formula. plus, how cute will that packaging look in your bathroom?shop now: cowshed raspberry seed anti-oxidant facial oil, $53
  
  
  
  
  7/12: Happily Ever After
  
  
  
  
  
  we love this bright green leather cover for your e-reader by kate spade. whimsically etched in gold, the functional holder is also a stylish throwback to the days of carrying around a vintage book. shop now: jane street nook cover in basil by kate spade, $125
  
  
  
  
  7/9: Time in Technicolor
  
  
  
  
  
  designer raffaele darra gives the cuckoo clock a mod makeover with this hand-finished piece. plus, a little white birdie pops out hourly only when you're in the room, thanks to a clever light sensor keeping you on schedule in style.shop now: striped cuckoo clock, $348
  
  
  
  
  That's A Wrap
  
  
  
  
  
  in a dream world, we'd get to lounge around all morning on the weekends (sorry kids!), so we instantly fell in love with this pretty printed robe. with its feminine lace trim and delightful english rose motif, this lightweight wrap has everything we look for in weekend loungewear.shop now: topshop robe, $44
  
  
  
  
  7/7: Meow Wow
  
  
  
  
  
  we almost fell out of our chairs when we first saw these quirky, yet adorable, limited edition lipsticks by paul & joe beaut even those of us who aren't cat lovers. seriously, have you ever seen anything like them? we absolutely must have all three kitties as soon as they hit shelves. coming soon to urbanoutfitters.com. click here to check out the rest of their collection.
  
  
  
  
  7/6: Nice Slice
  
  
  
  
  
  invest in better sex with this wedge, which adds support and lift to ensure stimulation of your more crucial points. (on second thought, forget the vague allusion let's just cut to the chase: if you use this triangle-shaped pillow, your guy is more likely to hit your g-spot.) shop now: liberator bedroom adventure gear wedge, $90.25
  
  
  
  
  7/2: Pitcher Perfect
  
  
  
  
  
  this luxe stainless steel pitcher by designer paul smith is super sleek and adds a pop of color to any table service. use it as your centerpiece and drink in the stylish view.shop now: paul smith for stelton addcolour jug/pitcher with ice lip, bright, $269
  
  
  
  
  7/1: Next, Please!
  
  
  
  
  
  whether you're looking for a career change, or know a recent grad fretting over what to do with his or her life, you can find solutions in this book for turning what you're passionate about into your dream job. because if you're going to spend eight hours (or more!) each weekday at the office, you might as well love what you do, right?shop now: what's next? by kerry hannon, $23
  
  
  
  
  6/30: Squeaky Chic
  
  
  
  
  
  on the hunt for a mid-week treat? we spotted these cat and mouse earrings and had to share. we love the idea of a slightly mismatched and quirky pair of earrings the purr-fect way to add a little whimsy to your everyday look.shop now: cat and mouse earrings, $28
  
  
  
  
  6/29: Take Us Away
  
  
  
  
  
  we have it bad for the maldives. it's always held a special place in our hearts as our dream vacation destination. unfortunately, the amount in our pocketbooks is more in line with a stay-cation at the moment. enter the good people at sephora and their newest kit, complete with everything you'll need to recreate the summer nights of the islands.shop now: maldives summer nights, $38
  
  
  
  
  Rest Time
  
  
  
  
  
  lounging at the beach will never be the same again with this adjustable chaise, which appears to be a close relative of the massage table. when you're tired of sitting up or lying on your back, simply flip over, put your arms through the openings and place your face in the pillow to resume reading. shop now: frontgate's face-down portable chaise, $99.50
  
  
  
  
  6/25: Iced Brew
  
  
  
  
  
  love the frosty goodness of iced coffee, but not the way melted ice waters down the flavor? this is the perfect solution. freeze roasted coffee in this clever bean-shaped tray for a long-lasting caffeine kick.shop now: coffee bean ice tracy by cool beans, $9.95 on delish: lovable liquids: 30 summer cocktails and drinks
  
  
  
  
  6/24: B-I-N-G-O
  
  
  
  
  
  our little ones tend to get antsy when we go out to dinner those complimentary crayons just don't keep their attention. this twist on both bingo and i-spy hinges on what happens around you (the waiter arriving at the table, a cellphone ringing).?it will keep the kids busy, and we're sure you'll want to play, too.?shop now: kids' night out bingo, $8
  
  
  
  
  6/23: Orange Crush
  
  
  
  
  
  add some intensity to your everyday look with...

The Daily Buy (slideshow)

• Jul 14, 2010 from glodotcom in Lifestyle
  Our picks for products you need now
  
  image
  
  
  
  
  
  spring may be the "official" mating season but as the temperature rises and clothing options get more revealing summer's the perfect time to infuse some fun into your sex life. this alternative deck of cards 52 tips for getting frisky, allowing you to banish that boring bedroom routine for (at least) the rest of the season.shop now: 52 orgasm tips flash cards, $8
  
  
  
  
  7/14: Bright Idea
  
  
  
  
  
  this oversize gem-studded cocktail ring will help you celebrate at any summer party. from the setting sun at a beach bash to tiki torches at a backyard party or soft candlelight on date night, the light is sure to illuminate this eccentric accessory.shop now: kenneth jay lane ring, $100
  
  
  
  
  7/13: Oil Change
  
  
  
  
  
  we know it can sometimes be difficult to understand putting oil on your face, but trust us, it works. we love this british line, cowshed, especially this anti-oxidant filled raspberry formula. plus, how cute will that packaging look in your bathroom?shop now: cowshed raspberry seed anti-oxidant facial oil, $53
  
  
  
  
  7/12: Happily Ever After
  
  
  
  
  
  we love this bright green leather cover for your e-reader by kate spade. whimsically etched in gold, the functional holder is also a stylish throwback to the days of carrying around a vintage book. shop now: jane street nook cover in basil by kate spade, $125
  
  
  
  
  7/9: Time in Technicolor
  
  
  
  
  
  designer raffaele darra gives the cuckoo clock a mod makeover with this hand-finished piece. plus, a little white birdie pops out hourly only when you're in the room, thanks to a clever light sensor keeping you on schedule in style.shop now: striped cuckoo clock, $348
  
  
  
  
  That's A Wrap
  
  
  
  
  
  in a dream world, we'd get to lounge around all morning on the weekends (sorry kids!), so we instantly fell in love with this pretty printed robe. with its feminine lace trim and delightful english rose motif, this lightweight wrap has everything we look for in weekend loungewear.shop now: topshop robe, $44
  
  
  
  
  7/7: Meow Wow
  
  
  
  
  
  we almost fell out of our chairs when we first saw these quirky, yet adorable, limited edition lipsticks by paul & joe beaut even those of us who aren't cat lovers. seriously, have you ever seen anything like them? we absolutely must have all three kitties as soon as they hit shelves. coming soon to urbanoutfitters.com. click here to check out the rest of their collection.
  
  
  
  
  7/6: Nice Slice
  
  
  
  
  
  invest in better sex with this wedge, which adds support and lift to ensure stimulation of your more crucial points. (on second thought, forget the vague allusion let's just cut to the chase: if you use this triangle-shaped pillow, your guy is more likely to hit your g-spot.) shop now: liberator bedroom adventure gear wedge, $90.25
  
  
  
  
  7/2: Pitcher Perfect
  
  
  
  
  
  this luxe stainless steel pitcher by designer paul smith is super sleek and adds a pop of color to any table service. use it as your centerpiece and drink in the stylish view.shop now: paul smith for stelton addcolour jug/pitcher with ice lip, bright, $269
  
  
  
  
  7/1: Next, Please!
  
  
  
  
  
  whether you're looking for a career change, or know a recent grad fretting over what to do with his or her life, you can find solutions in this book for turning what you're passionate about into your dream job. because if you're going to spend eight hours (or more!) each weekday at the office, you might as well love what you do, right?shop now: what's next? by kerry hannon, $23
  
  
  
  
  6/30: Squeaky Chic
  
  
  
  
  
  on the hunt for a mid-week treat? we spotted these cat and mouse earrings and had to share. we love the idea of a slightly mismatched and quirky pair of earrings the purr-fect way to add a little whimsy to your everyday look.shop now: cat and mouse earrings, $28
  
  
  
  
  6/29: Take Us Away
  
  
  
  
  
  we have it bad for the maldives. it's always held a special place in our hearts as our dream vacation destination. unfortunately, the amount in our pocketbooks is more in line with a stay-cation at the moment. enter the good people at sephora and their newest kit, complete with everything you'll need to recreate the summer nights of the islands.shop now: maldives summer nights, $38
  
  
  
  
  Rest Time
  
  
  
  
  
  lounging at the beach will never be the same again with this adjustable chaise, which appears to be a close relative of the massage table. when you're tired of sitting up or lying on your back, simply flip over, put your arms through the openings and place your face in the pillow to resume reading. shop now: frontgate's face-down portable chaise, $99.50
  
  
  
  
  6/25: Iced Brew
  
  
  
  
  
  love the frosty goodness of iced coffee, but not the way melted ice waters down the flavor? this is the perfect solution. freeze roasted coffee in this clever bean-shaped tray for a long-lasting caffeine kick.shop now: coffee bean ice tracy by cool beans, $9.95 on delish: lovable liquids: 30 summer cocktails and drinks
  
  
  
  
  6/24: B-I-N-G-O
  
  
  
  
  
  our little ones tend to get antsy when we go out to dinner...

Cultural encounters in Istanbul

• Sep 20, 2010 from getnewstoday(Drilon) in *
  As Europes capital of culture for 2010, Istanbul has put on a year of exhibits,displays and shows. But there is more than one side to the citys culture and it can be explored at any time on any visit.
  High Culture
  Once it was only for Christians; then, just Muslims now it is a place for all. No longer a site of worship, Aya Sofya still provokes a hushed awe that would do any deity justice. The building, now a museum, has always been Istanbuls greatest architectural masterpiece. It is a rare visitor who crosses its threshold without an intake of breath, a widening of eyes, a stop to stand and stare. Built in 532-537 AD, the structure is a mass of soaring archways, at their crest a vast, gold mosaic dome that glints in the half-light of countless stained glass windows.
  For Ibrahim Yerli, a tour guide at Aya Sofya, the impact of its beauty never diminishes. Whenever I come here, I see it for the first time, he says, taking off his baseball cap and gazing at the ceiling. But Ibrahim and Aya Sofya are old friends, and he knows her secrets from the marble cistern said to bring pregnant women twins if touched, to the 9th-century graffiti etched by a Viking into the wall.
  We pause in front of a restored mosaic of a six-winged biblical angel, Seraphim, thought to date from the 14th Century. Until recently her face was hidden under a mask of plaster, applied by the Ottoman Turks after they conquered the city then called Constantinople in 1453 and made Aya Sofya a mosque. Ibrahim, too, has left his mark on the place seven years ago he was granted permission to plant a tree in the temple grounds. I am fond of nature, he says, taking a fistful of the squat pines needles in his hand. And I am proud to have this here, in the shadow of such greatness.
  Just around the corner is another example of Istanbuls magnificence Topkap?, palace of the Ottoman sultans from 1465 to 1853. From the acres of manicured gardens once lit by tortoises carrying candles on their backs to the centuries of bling kept in the dimly lit cabinets of the Treasury, this royal residence is a monument to excess. There is barely a surface without a covering of gold-leafed wooden fretwork or jewel-coloured tiles.
  Most impressive of all Topkap?s buildings is the Harem, a palace within a palace made up of more than 400 rooms. Not quite the den of iniquity that its title implies, the Harem was home not only to the wives and concubines of successive sultans, but to the rulers extended family. A team of up to 200 black eunuchs maintained the privacy of this space.
  The rooms complexity is labyrinthine. A sun-dappled courtyard gives way to stern dormitories, shadowy corridors and a bathroom with huge gold taps. The cavernous Imperial Hall, carpeted and edged with low divan seats, has the faded glamour and scent of an ageing stately home. Beyond are more mysterious spaces: the Courtyard of the Favourites an outside terrace reserved for the sultans chosen ones and kafes: small, cell-like rooms where the unwanted brothers or sons of the sultan were imprisoned. This is a maze with no centre; a puzzle that made sense only to those who called it home.
  
  Aya Sofya, Aya Sofya Square, Sultanahmet
  Topkap? Palace, Bab?hmayun Caddesi, topkapisarayi.gov.tr/eng
  
  
  
  Culinary culture
  It is Saturday night in the district of Beyo?lu, and the clock has just struck nine. Wandering the tangle of narrow side streets that stretch from Tunel to Taksim, every corner I turn reveals the same scene: people, eating, outside. No-one dines alone. Meze is the most popular way to eat, and it demands a companion or a willingness to look greedy. Each table is obscured by a smattering of tiny dishes being set at with forks and heels of bread, in between sips of rak? (aniseed brandy) and peals of raucous laughter.
  Sofyal? 9 is one of Beyo?lus best meyhanes (meze restaurants) and has the sort of informality that makes it feel like Im having dinner in someones front room. Mismatched tables fit into the multistoried dining rooms like jigsaw pieces, and traditional Turkish music drifts out through open windows. Outside, a group of women banter with the waiter as he refills their glasses with red wine.
  All meals here begin with cold meze. There is no menu instead, a gigantic tray piled with white bowls, each of which our waiter describes in careful English. We load our table for two with pickles, a cheese, chilli and tomato dip and a bean salad. As the waiter takes our order for hot dishes a cheese-stuffed borek pastry, and mushrooms in tomato sauce I wonder if weve gone overboard. Twenty minutes and five clean plates later, it seems not.
  But the locals dont come to Beyo?lu just for meze. The next evening, a dusk stroll takes me and apparently everyone else in the city along ?stiklal Caddesi, a wide, pedestrian boulevard lined with open-fronted shops, restaurants, galleries and bars.
  Nearby Cezayir offers sanctuary from these busy streets. Housed in a former school built by the Italian...

The Daily Buy (slideshow)

• Jul 14, 2010 from glodotcom in Lifestyle
  Our picks for products you need now
  
  image
  
  
  
  
  
  spring may be the "official" mating season but as the temperature rises and clothing options get more revealing summer's the perfect time to infuse some fun into your sex life. this alternative deck of cards gives 52 tips for getting frisky, allowing you to banish that boring bedroom routine for (at least) the rest of the season.shop now: 52 orgasm tips flash cards, $8
  
  
  
  
  7/14: Bright Idea
  
  
  
  
  
  this oversize gem-studded cocktail ring will help you celebrate at any summer party. from the setting sun at a beach bash to tiki torches at a backyard party or soft candlelight on date night, the light is sure to illuminate this eccentric accessory.shop now: kenneth jay lane ring, $100
  
  
  
  
  7/13: Oil Change
  
  
  
  
  
  we know it can sometimes be difficult to understand putting oil on your face, but trust us, it works. we love this british line, cowshed, especially this anti-oxidant filled raspberry formula. plus, how cute will that packaging look in your bathroom?shop now: cowshed raspberry seed anti-oxidant facial oil, $53
  
  
  
  
  7/12: Happily Ever After
  
  
  
  
  
  we love this bright green leather cover for your e-reader by kate spade. whimsically etched in gold, the functional holder is also a stylish throwback to the days of carrying around a vintage book. shop now: jane street nook cover in basil by kate spade, $125
  
  
  
  
  7/9: Time in Technicolor
  
  
  
  
  
  designer raffaele darra gives the cuckoo clock a mod makeover with this hand-finished piece. plus, a little white birdie pops out hourly only when you're in the room, thanks to a clever light sensor keeping you on schedule in style.shop now: striped cuckoo clock, $348
  
  
  
  
  That's A Wrap
  
  
  
  
  
  in a dream world, we'd get to lounge around all morning on the weekends (sorry kids!), so we instantly fell in love with this pretty printed robe. with its feminine lace trim and delightful english rose motif, this lightweight wrap has everything we look for in weekend loungewear.shop now: topshop robe, $44
  
  
  
  
  7/7: Meow Wow
  
  
  
  
  
  we almost fell out of our chairs when we first saw these quirky, yet adorable, limited edition lipsticks by paul & joe beaut even those of us who aren't cat lovers. seriously, have you ever seen anything like them? we absolutely must have all three kitties as soon as they hit shelves. coming soon to urbanoutfitters.com. click here to check out the rest of their collection.
  
  
  
  
  7/6: Nice Slice
  
  
  
  
  
  invest in better sex with this wedge, which adds support and lift to ensure stimulation of your more crucial points. (on second thought, forget the vague allusion let's just cut to the chase: if you use this triangle-shaped pillow, your guy is more likely to hit your g-spot.) shop now: liberator bedroom adventure gear wedge, $90.25
  
  
  
  
  7/2: Pitcher Perfect
  
  
  
  
  
  this luxe stainless steel pitcher by designer paul smith is super sleek and adds a pop of color to any table service. use it as your centerpiece and drink in the stylish view.shop now: paul smith for stelton addcolour jug/pitcher with ice lip, bright, $269
  
  
  
  
  7/1: Next, Please!
  
  
  
  
  
  whether you're looking for a career change, or know a recent grad fretting over what to do with his or her life, you can find solutions in this book for turning what you're passionate about into your dream job. because if you're going to spend eight hours (or more!) each weekday at the office, you might as well love what you do, right?shop now: what's next? by kerry hannon, $23
  
  
  
  
  6/30: Squeaky Chic
  
  
  
  
  
  on the hunt for a mid-week treat? we spotted these cat and mouse earrings and had to share. we love the idea of a slightly mismatched and quirky pair of earrings the purr-fect way to add a little whimsy to your everyday look.shop now: cat and mouse earrings, $28
  
  
  
  
  6/29: Take Us Away
  
  
  
  
  
  we have it bad for the maldives. it's always held a special place in our hearts as our dream vacation destination. unfortunately, the amount in our pocketbooks is more in line with a stay-cation at the moment. enter the good people at sephora and their newest kit, complete with everything you'll need to recreate the summer nights of the islands.shop now: maldives summer nights, $38
  
  
  
  
  Rest Time
  
  
  
  
  
  lounging at the beach will never be the same again with this adjustable chaise, which appears to be a close relative of the massage table. when you're tired of sitting up or lying on your back, simply flip over, put your arms through the openings and place your face in the pillow to resume reading. shop now: frontgate's face-down portable chaise, $99.50
  
  
  
  
  6/25: Iced Brew
  
  
  
  
  
  love the frosty goodness of iced coffee, but not the way melted ice waters down the flavor? this is the perfect solution. freeze roasted coffee in this clever bean-shaped tray for a long-lasting caffeine kick.shop now: coffee bean ice tracy by cool beans, $9.95 on delish: lovable liquids: 30 summer cocktails and drinks
  
  
  
  
  6/24: B-I-N-G-O
  
  
  
  
  
  our little ones tend to get antsy when we go out to...

The Daily Buy (slideshow)

• Jul 11, 2010 from glodotcom in Lifestyle
  Our picks for products you need now
  
  7/12: Happily Ever After
  
  
  
  
  
  we love this bright green leather cover for your e-reader by kate spade. whimsically etched in gold, the functional holder is also a stylish throwback to the days of carrying around a vintage book. shop now: jane street nook cover in basil by kate spade, $125
  
  
  
  
  7/9: Time in Technicolor
  
  
  
  
  
  designer raffaele darra gives the cuckoo clock a mod makeover with this hand-finished piece. plus, a little white birdie pops out hourly only when you're in the room, thanks to a clever light sensor keeping you on schedule in style.shop now: striped cuckoo clock, $348
  
  
  
  
  That's A Wrap
  
  
  
  
  
  in a dream world, we'd get to lounge around all morning on the weekends (sorry kids!), so we instantly fell in love with this pretty printed robe. with its feminine lace trim and delightful english rose motif, this lightweight wrap has everything we look for in weekend loungewear.shop now: topshop robe, $44
  
  
  
  
  7/7: Meow Wow
  
  
  
  
  
  we almost fell out of our chairs when we first saw these quirky, yet adorable, limited edition lipsticks by paul & joe beaut even those of us who aren't cat lovers. seriously, have you ever seen anything like them? we absolutely must have all three kitties as soon as they hit shelves. coming soon to urbanoutfitters.com. click here to check out the rest of their collection.
  
  
  
  
  7/6: Nice Slice
  
  
  
  
  
  invest in better sex with this wedge, which adds support and lift to ensure stimulation of your more crucial points. (on second thought, forget the vague allusion let's just cut to the chase: if you use this triangle-shaped pillow, your guy is more likely to hit your g-spot.) shop now: liberator bedroom adventure gear wedge, $90.25
  
  
  
  
  7/2: Pitcher Perfect
  
  
  
  
  
  this luxe stainless steel pitcher by designer paul smith is super sleek and adds a pop of color to any table service. use it as your centerpiece and drink in the stylish view.shop now: paul smith for stelton addcolour jug/pitcher with ice lip, bright, $269
  
  
  
  
  7/1: Next, Please!
  
  
  
  
  
  whether you're looking for a career change, or know a recent grad fretting over what to do with his or her life, you can find solutions in this book for turning what you're passionate about into your dream job. because if you're going to spend eight hours (or more!) each weekday at the office, you might as well love what you do, right?shop now: what's next? by kerry hannon, $23
  
  
  
  
  6/30: Squeaky Chic
  
  
  
  
  
  on the hunt for a mid-week treat? we spotted these cat and mouse earrings and had to share. we love the idea of a slightly mismatched and quirky pair of earrings the purr-fect way to add a little whimsy to your everyday look.shop now: cat and mouse earrings, $28
  
  
  
  
  6/29: Take Us Away
  
  
  
  
  
  we have it bad for the maldives. it's always held a special place in our hearts as our dream vacation destination. unfortunately, the amount in our pocketbooks is more in line with a stay-cation at the moment. enter the good people at sephora and their newest kit, complete with everything you'll need to recreate the summer nights of the islands.shop now: maldives summer nights, $38
  
  
  
  
  Rest Time
  
  
  
  
  
  lounging at the beach will never be the same again with this adjustable chaise, which appears to be a close relative of the massage table. when you're tired of sitting up or lying on your back, simply flip over, put your arms through the openings and place your face in the pillow to resume reading. shop now: frontgate's face-down portable chaise, $99.50
  
  
  
  
  6/25: Iced Brew
  
  
  
  
  
  love the frosty goodness of iced coffee, but not the way melted ice waters down the flavor? this is the perfect solution. freeze roasted coffee in this clever bean-shaped tray for a long-lasting caffeine kick.shop now: coffee bean ice tracy by cool beans, $9.95 on delish: lovable liquids: 30 summer cocktails and drinks
  
  
  
  
  6/24: B-I-N-G-O
  
  
  
  
  
  our little ones tend to get antsy when we go out to dinner those complimentary crayons just don't keep their attention. this twist on both bingo and i-spy hinges on what happens around you (the waiter arriving at the table, a cellphone ringing).?it will keep the kids busy, and we're sure you'll want to play, too.?shop now: kids' night out bingo, $8
  
  
  
  
  6/23: Orange Crush
  
  
  
  
  
  add some intensity to your everyday look with this sleek orange shoulder bag. we'd pair ours with a striped tee, jeans and sandals on the weekend, or with a navy suit at the office.shop now: ted baker crossbody bag, $110
  
  
  
  
  6/22: In The Clear
  
  
  
  
  
  unfortunately, many of us didn't get to leave our oily skin behind in our teen years. luckily, origins is coming to the rescue with a new natural line to battle the problem. their zero oil line contains saw palmetto used by seminole indians for its anti-inflammatory and oil-controlling properties and mint, to help soothe irritated skin. here's to clearer days ahead.shop now: origins zero oil collection, $12-$25
  
  
  
  
  6/21: The Bigger Picture...