View in gallery The April 2012 issue of Harper’s Bazaar features stunning images of Miranda Kerr in fifties style fashion. Swank and sex appeal let the photos speak for themselves as Kerr models designs by Donna Karan New York, Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton and Jil Sander. The Australian supermodel proves that a healthy dosage of flirty mixed with classic style is a recipe for success. Dramatic eye make-up and short wavy locks are reminiscent of the style and glamor of the late movie star Marilyn Monroe....

There’s plenty of excitement about the camera drone revolution, but for the most part, it’s still a two-person game. There’s one pilot, one subject, and rarely are the two shall meet. The new Lily Camera Drone promises to change that by providing fully automated flight with subject tracking for hands-off, selfie-friendly flying. It’s more than a typical video drone, it’s built to be a floating reporter that follows you and the amazing things you do....

View in gallery Got an iPad? While the best way of staying up on the latest in design and culture may be to point your iPad browser to TheCoolist , the Phaidon Design Classics iPad App will give you an encyclopedic look into the history of modern design. The Phaidon iPad App is a virtual tour through 1,000 of the greatest designs since the industrial revolution, including works by design greats like Marcel Breuer , Le Corbusier, Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck and more....

Philips has just announced three new additions to its Smart Lighting line, known as Hue. Perhaps they felt a little threatened by LG and Samsung’s forays into the connected lighting market, and had to prove they were still King of the Mountain? Either way, this can be counted as a win for consumers – these lamps look positively gorgeous. They also run the gamut from jaw-droppingly, wallet-crushingly expensive to nicely affordable....

It’s balmy again, and we can’t help but barbecue! But how do you pick the best BBQ smoker in a world full of mediocre wannabes? This article is for you if you want nothing but the best for your next cookout. View in gallery If you are a sucker for a good barbecue, you know that it takes an experienced hand to pull it off. But what makes all the difference is the type of BBQ grill at play....

View in gallery Model Sophie Vlaming poses for Vogue Hellas in a photo feature directed by Dimitris Skoulous. This Greek/Mediterranean-styled photoshoot has Vlaming styled in the dark high fashion set against a breathtaking backdrop of lush greenery, rippling ocean, and stark Greek architecture. An androgynous hairstyle and bold red lipstick create a striking composition. Bra-less and sporting open-fronted outerwear, Vlaming gracefully woos the camera. The result is a feature combining hints of the approaching cooler season displaying darker color tones, boots, and outwear....

For some reason, Star Wars is not the official movie of America. It has all the hallmarks of the ‘Merican dream. From a farm boy with daddy issues who helps a scrappy group overthrow an evil empire to an awkward brother/sister kiss, all the way down to a spoiled, tantrum-throwing rich kid who gets whooped by a much smarter, stronger young woman; nothing shows what America is more than the Star Wars universe....

View in gallery The Sugoroku Office designed for and by the Daiken-Met Architecture firm located in Gifu, Japan is an innovative and clever solution temporary structures. The office’s clean lines and sleek design allow for it to be assembled and disassembled easily creating a multi room and multifunctional building that can be taken apart and moved elsewhere. The office sits three stories high and is built out of stacked shipping containers, giving it an aesthetic very similar to a construction zone....

Gadgets are handy electronic devices designed to solve everyday problems . However, this definition undersells the massive impact gadgets have had in reshaping human society. The 50 best gadgets of all time have transcended their utilitarian functions to become cultural touchstones shaping the way we communicate, work, and entertain ourselves. Gadgets rely on innovative technology to solve everyday problems. The first instance of the word “gadget” dates back to an 18th-century glassmaking tool called a spring pontil....

View in gallery When it comes to wine packaging design, that small stretch of paper on glass is seen as a blank canvas by some of today’s greatest designers. It is a space for both art and communication, a place where a designer can tell a story to a prospective buyer of fine wine. These 30 amazing wine packaging designs are amongst the best in the world, a complimentary list to 30 wine label designs we published in 2009....

View in gallery The Minister’s Treehouse built by Minister Horace Burgess reaches into the treetops over 100 feet tall in Crossville, Tennessee. After over 11 years of construction without blueprints, this unique church resembles an epic tree house pinned up by cross boards and nails. Random wood boards add quirky flair to the architecture, adding random patterns to the disarray of the design. Multiple levels of corridors and rooms make up the inside of the tree house....

View in gallery The Mirror Man of Los Angeles may just be the most amazing street performer we’ve seen yet. The mirror man masks his entire body in hundreds of mirrors, a suit that covers his person from head to toe. The result is a stunning, reflective being that bounces the light of the world right back upon its viewer. Recently, Mirror Man visited the Griffith Observatory in LA, and Flickr’s SilverSky was there to photograph him....

Should the need arise, this modern modular home can be lifted and shifted to firmer ground. Such mobility is usually reserved for tiny houses, but it is a central factor of this home’s sustainable design. The East House by Rose and Partners comprises four concrete sections, each of which can be moved by crane should the coastline begin to recede. View in gallery “As the land shifts and evolves, this home will follow suit....

This spiraling marvel of modern architecture is poetry in design. It is inspired by the act of marriage — its form follows the paths of two souls as they are joined in matrimony. The Ribbon Chapel by NAP Architects is a remarkable work of sculptural architecture, instantly one of the most striking modern wedding chapels on the planet. The Ribbon Chapel is defined by its spiraling staircases in both design and engineering....

Typing for a living might not seem like manual labor, but do it long enough with the wrong keyboard and you’re going to find yourself with a crippling amount of pain. Anyone who has to spit out words or code for a large portion of their day can tell you the importance of having a smart, intuitive, comfortable, gentle keyboard instead of a cramped, clicky, awkward one that doesn’t promote proper hand position....

It doesn’t matter if you’ve never climbed a wall in your life — walking into a climbing gym is a fascinating experience. By their very nature, climbing gyms feature massive rooms, angular walls and high ceilings with a form of architecture you won’t find elsewhere. We’ve profiled 10 of the most incredible climbing gyms around the world, from Tokyo to Switzerland to Chattanooga. We’re talking abandoned grain silos, art gallery walls, inner city hangouts — even a 540-foot climbing path on the side of a working dam....

Knowing what to talk about with a girl you like isn’t always easy . Nerves can get the better of you even if you have the best people skills. But having a few things to talk about prepared beforehand can greatly improve the flow of conversation. Of course, just because you’re trying out for the part of Romeo doesn’t mean you have to read from a script! View in gallery Whether you’re outgoing or shy, knowing how to navigate a conversation is vital to developing healthy relationships....

Dating is the 9th circle of hell. Literally, if you’re one of those evil sots who commits genocide, cannibalizes your neighbors, or makes everyone in the car listen to EDM music for the entire road trip, then you can expect to spend your eternity on an endless string of awkward, bumbling, uncomfortable dates with people who won’t call you back when you like them, but will stalk you if you hate them....

Approximately a third of the average person’s life will be spent sleeping. Another third goes toward leisure activities. The final third – or much more – is spent working. Over the course of most people’s tenure on this odd blue ball, they’ll log more time in their office chair then they will in their car or even on their couch. Many won’t spend as much time with their spouse or in their bed as they will burning the midnight oil and chasing the almighty dollar, yet somehow the seat they use during their quest for money and power doesn’t receive nearly as much attention as any of the items listed above....

GMT stands for Greenwhich Mean Time, which is actually an antiquated idea that uses pre-1955 technology to determine time zones. The name was applied to timepieces that bore a 24-hour clock and a secondary hour hand, allowing travelers to keep track of time in two separate places. In spite of the acronym no longer having any bearing, GMT watches still carry the moniker honorably, and are more brilliant today than they were when they first began....