Having a sexy phone is definitely cool. This one doesn't disappoint, with a slick, completely touch-screen appearance and that smooth black exterior that reminds us of another very special phone that might have debuted this Friday. Since this phone is a tri-band GSM and only available (right) now in select stores in UK and Europe, I guess I'll have to dream. But what sweet dreams those will be.

Get more info on LG's KE580 here.

These plastic seacreatures by Lisa Foo are a little intimidating, but they are hauntingly beautiful when you gaze at them for a little longer than a passing glance. Using plastic water bottles as a jumping-off point for these amazing pieces, Lisa Foo has constructed both lit and non-lit free-standing art pieces that are as gorgeous as they are clever (and useful to boot).

I found these cool little things featured here!

A mashup of many elements make this jewelry so special: say hello to Seraglia! This jewelry is combined using Swarovski crystals plunked down right next to accent bits and pieces that have been scoured and scraped straight off the street- how romantic! In a variety of colors and designs, this jewelry keeps you looking fashion-forward without making too much of an impact on the earth's resources. Oh yeah- and they won the Catwalk Genius Award as well, so they're not just a one-off discovery without a track record.

Check out Seraglia right away!

When I studied in London, I was obsessed with Fruits by Shoichi Aoki. Now Ive discovered the second book, fresh fruits, to devour as well, which follows the intensely bright (almost blindingly so) wardrobes of the most fashionable crowd in Tokyo. Aoki, a renowned photographer, gives us an opportunity to see a side of Tokyo that has only recently been popularized by celebs such as Gwen Stefani. Drink it in- it's not just for fashion lovers!

Check it out here.

These aren't even the only hot dogs in the world that are covered in mashed potatoes and veggies! I was watching Anthony Bourdain and thought it was pretty cool that Swedish hot dogs (Tunnbröd rulleor?) are wrapped in a special flat bread, slathered in mash and crab salad, and shredded veggies, too. Wow.

The other place that I now of that has mashed potato covered dogs is Brazil. Any others that you know of, and would you dare try one?

The Italian fashion house Gianfranco Ferre will be moving into the world of architectural design to create the coolest tower in Dubai: it's awesomely shiny and has quite the sexy rooftop. Michaela Piva, the CEO of Gianfranco Ferre, stated that "The city today represents the essence of the new Middle East, attracting world-wide innovative real estate projects which create the buzz and the beat. The synergy between the construction sector and Dubai's rightful claim to being an unchallenged international business hub makes it an important country for the international expansion for the Gianfranco Ferré business." GORGEOUS.

Yeah, I'm a little bit obsessed with these houses, which were constructed as low-income housing that's breaking through the mold on more than one level. They're bright, innovative, cheerful, and fabulously green to boot, which makes me want to build my own mini-pod on my property to overlook the pond. What an amazing place to live, and a groundbreaking new style of affordable housing.

Odly enough, this place reminds me of The Barbican.