ALL THE RAGE



Love Aid

Sunday, February 7th, 2010 | KoreAm

All outta love? How about a little help from a pocket-size love mascot? Handmade in Thailand by a fair trade cooperative, members of the Kamibashi String Doll Gang each serve their own purpose–from stealing hearts to finding love to mending a broken heart. Think of them as reverse voodoo dolls.

($10 each; www.kamibashi.com)

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Burn, Baby

Monday, February 1st, 2010 | KoreAm

A box of chocolates is so ’92. And didn’t your sweetie swear 2010 would be the year she’d put an end to the ddong-bae (pot belly)? Don’t sabotage. Seduce! Godiva, renown for their sensuous chocolates, have now captured their essence in a drool-inducing candle. Scents include black almond truffle and raspberry ganache. ($22.50; neimanmarcus.com)


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Best Foot Forward

Thursday, January 28th, 2010 | KoreAm

Single and stunning? Strap this sexy, flirty number by Jinny Kim around your ankle and paint the town red—or rather, pink ($214; www.jinnykimshoes.com).


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Straight Laced

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 | KoreAm

Life gets pretty hectic. plus, we’re genetically wire to rush. Between the office, home and friends, you barely have time to work out. so, save a few minutes with Xtenex shoelaces. You set it once and never have to untie or retie them again (Olympic triathletes love them!).
($20; www.xtenex.com)


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Dress You Up

Monday, January 4th, 2010 | KoreAm


You promised your mother you’d dress  better this year, and no, that doesn’t mean jeans without holes. Try one of Rachel Park’s skinny ties. They’ll even make your distressed denim look respectable. Starting at $85, www.rachelpark.com.


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Fore Score

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 | KoreAm

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The GolfBuddy is a full feature rangefinder that gives you the exact distance to greens, bunkers, lakes and hazards. Features GPS tracking and additional custom target capabilities that will improve your game—thus, your mood. (starting at $279.99; www.gpsgolfbuddy.com)


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Tees Rock

Monday, October 26th, 2009 | Michelle

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Nab cotton shirts from Peter Rocks’ Fall 2009 and Classic line, and his new limited edition Ninja Assassin tee. (Yeah, the Rain flick.) The emblazoned maxim—“My Ninja!”—was coined to speak to the cultural blending of our generation. Starting at $28, www.myninjaclothing.com.


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Pin-Up Boys

Monday, September 28th, 2009 | KoreAm

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Chiseled abs, glistening hunks. Did we mention this a charity project? The 2010 Asian Pacific Male Calendar features 12 shirtless actors and models–including KAs Yul Kwon, Christopher Kim and Ji Han–while benefiting the Asian Pacific Health Care Venture, a community center that provides medical services in over ten different languages. ($15, www.aphcv.org)


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Picture This

Monday, September 28th, 2009 | KoreAm

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Artist Yangsook Choi has penned and illustrated more than a dozen children’s books–an impressive collection of whimsical, fantastical artwork and timeless tales. Works include the Halloween-themed Behind the Mask, a story that fuses the American tradition of trick-or-treat with Korean folk drama, as well as well as Gai See and Peach Heaven. (starting at $16, www.yangsookchoi.com)


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Bubbling Cocktails

Monday, August 10th, 2009 | KoreAm

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These green fizzy drinks, made from vodka, kiwi and mint, are the perfect poison for your Halloween fête. Serve in chemistry flasks, which are available online from lab suppliers for a few bucks each. (full recipe at www.marthastewart.com)


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