Design Paper Touchin’ With The Euro Wallet

Newsflash: the American dollar is worthless. At the rate things are going, we’re going to be wiping our asses with Benjamins in six months. Meanwhile, with the European Union’s currency adding up to over 50% more than America’s, stacking Euros is the new way to ball. Shoot, even Jay-Z was showing off a stack of Euros in the “Blue Magic” video.

So unless you wanna look like a poor American, we suggest you pick up this Martin Margiela Euro Wallet. Inside is a nice leather billfold where you can keep those pesky greenbacks hidden, while the outside is masked by a faux-5 Euro note with a band tied around it. Unfortunately, you’ve gotta spend about $387 (American) at Oki-Ni to get one. Check out other images after the jump.

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Winding Down Winding Down: Jessica Alba Brings the Horror

While Complex is recreating classic comedies with Olivia Munn, Latina magazine is doing classic horrors with Jessica Alba. [Egotastic]

If you’ve got money to burn and are a retro gaming freak, this tabletop arcade is the machine to have. [Bornrich]

Burton’s got the bag for cold weather messengering. [Acquire]

Black Rat Press has got Swoon prints for sale. Go now. [TWBE]

Girls Winding Down: Jaime King Is the Jewel In the Crown

Sin City’s Jamie King is a queen in our book. [Horny Oyster]

Stick to your thoughts with Message Tape. [Uncrate]

Stick on eyes let you doze off at work or on that late subway ride. [Neatorama]

Lipstick knife is sharp and sweet. [Nerd Approved]

A Smoking Gun For Cigarettes

While we’d never advocate putting an actual gun in your mouth, this sterling silver, 2.25 inch long jammie is an ideal way to not only blaze your favorite tobaccos, but to also serve as a jovial reminder of the ritual nicotine suicide you’re committing every time you light up. On the other hand, it could be an ironic acknowledgment of your vice and a blatant flaunt of your fearlessness. Point the barrel towards your mouth, load up the chamber, and fire up. Of course, it could just make for the fanciest ($80) roach clip ever if you prefer real smokes instead.

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Winding Down Winding Down: Lace It Up With Noemie Lenoir

We’ve never heard of Noemie Lenoir before today, but we’ll bet we never forget about her. [Horny Oyster]

Atari joystick shaped candle is hot. [URLifestyle]

Shower belt allows you to stay clean on the go. [Likecool]

Sure the MacBook Air is light as a feather, but have you seen the MacBook Fire? [DidntYouHear]

Style Oakley Tries To Break Into the Post-Apocalyptic S&M Hipster Market

How else can you possibly explain their newest offerings? In an odd move for a traditionally action sports brand know for making surfer inspired sunglasses, amongst other accessories, Oakley presents the Medusa Hat ($500) and matching Medusa Goggles ($250). Although they might look like props befitting for Mad Max and crew, these are actual products to satisfy the freakiest fetishes for gimps, dommes, and tastemakers alike.

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Winding Down Winding Down: Harlequined

Kirsten Dunst gets a Miu Miu makeover for Spring. [Dlisted]

This home-on-wheels only looks like a garbage truck. [Likecool]

If you’ve got between $25k and $300k to throw around and love skateboarding, check out these custom backyard skate parks. [Ballerhouse]

We showed you their computer case, now behold the ultimate blunt case by ‘Halliburton.’ [Sybarites]

Style Patagonia’s ‘Stellar Black Hole’

If you’re in the market for a bag that will hold all your essentials and then some, you might want to take a peek at this new duffel from Patagonia. The ‘Stellar Black Hole’ is a “potato-shaped haul-it-all bag” that is good for traveling, smuggling, or transporting bodies. It features welded seams (claims they’re 3x stronger than sewn seams), 420-denier rubberized WeatherShed thermoplastic polyurethane for waterproofness, and even sports adjustable webbing straps that allow the bag to carried as backpack too. Perfect for all your traveling and quick escape needs. $170, www.patagonia.com

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‘Halliburton’ Keeps Your Computer Safe and Sound

If you’re looking for a portable almost-bomb-proof option to safeguard your laptop and by extension your life, you might want to check out this new line of protective cases by ZERO Halliburton (although they could indeed keep your laptop safe in a war zone they have no ties to the other, eviler company bearing the same name). Made of aluminum, the 5″ thick case comes with a shock-absorbent foam interior, a triple-digit combination lock, and a variety of pockets and folders to hold all your crap, making these hard-sided protectors perfect for traveling or people with on-the-go lifestyles. Get ‘em here in silver or gun metal.

GirlsRides Winding Down: Just In the Nicky of Time

We don’t know who Nicky Watson is either, but we too are in awe. [Horny Oyster]

Wow. The perfect hog for the nerdy, spreadsheet-loving, motorcycle riding set? [Bornrich]

Everyone’s favorite animated closeted community turns 50. Hooray! [Dlisted]

These slim wallets are stylish and won’t put a bulge in your pocket. [Uncrate]

Warming Up To BBC’s Robot Beanies

If you’re looking to keep warm while stylishly reliving your childhood, you might want to check out Pharrell and Nigo’s ‘Robot Beanies‘ from their BBC brand. They’re available at Colette, come in blue or black, and will set you back a mind numbing $199.69. Youthful blissfulness doesn’t come cheap.

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Style ‘Smoking Mittens’ Make Outdoor Ciphers Possible In Winter

With smokers becoming the new lepers, these ‘Smoking Mittens‘ were specifically created for those social deviants who have been relegated to the great outdoors to ignite their tobacco sticks. The mittens were designed with a perfectly punched hole in the glove that provides smokers with a method to hold their cigarettes without risking frostbite to their digits. And although these were mainly intended for the ostracized nicotine-inhaling demographic, we can see ‘em being an even bigger hit amongst snowboarders, many of whom appreciate and routinely burn an even more enjoyable type smokable outside.

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Art Shoot Your Mouth Off With Chocolate .45

We’ll be the first to admit to our extreme fascination with all things gun related. They don’t even have to be real to get our attention. There’s just something so alluring about gun shaped objects, whether they’re ceramic, umbrella like, condom dispensers, or in this case, chocolate. Mold it into a firearm and chances are we’ll be gawking. So when we heard that “makers of vinyl toys, shirts, and prints,” Wunderland War, is selling chocolate .45’s that come with a postcard sized print'merging our love of sweets and art'we had to put it on blast. The project is only limited to 25 “pieces” so get ‘em while you can.

$10, www.wunderlandwar.com

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Video Games Space Invaders Wrap Around Your Neck

We’re pretty much suckers for anything Space Invader related. Whether the alien menace lands on pillows, Bluetooth headsets, doormats, shoulder bags, or in this case knitted scarves. These limited edition (500pcs.) knitted scarves features not only Space Invader characters, but also some weird QR-Codes that are incorporated into the design. What’s a QR-Code? Good question:

For those who aren't familiar with QR (or Quick Response) codes, they're basically a two-dimensional bar code that can be added to any physical product and act like a website link. To access the link you just point a camera equipped phone (or PDA) that has QR reading software installed, and you'll automatically be taken to a website that somehow corresponds to the product in question.

Frankly, we could care less about such a geeky built-in feature, but admittedly, it’s still kinda cool on some level.

$66, www.lendorff.kaywa.com

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