Newest Contenders

Yes’s: 12 No’s: 7

Ever since pretty Pattinson from Twilight started sporting them, it seems that Ray-Bans are back in style! Actually, the Original Wayfarer is. Tell us what you think: Are you glad these shades are cool again, or do you wish this trend stayed in the 80’s.

Yes’s: 12 No’s: 6

The rise of the “cougar” started with Demi Moore sinking her claws into Ashton Kutcher and then Mariah Carey pounced on Nick Cannon. It seems like a whole lot of women are dating much younger men these days! You tell us: Is the cougar thing sexy, or should women leave the ‘cradle snatching’ to men?

Yes’s: 14 No’s: 6

Everyone loves a good t-shirt! But what about this rock star trend that everyone seems to be sporting? This David Bowie T commemorates the Izzue’s 10th Anniversary Collection. Tell us what you think: Are these t-shirts rockin’, or should this trend die just like 80’s hair bands.

#1

Vintage Payphone in Hot Pink

Yes’s: 135 No’s: 27

If you’re looking to infuse some vintage flavor into your pad, this hot pink, vintage pay phone might be just the thing. It’s glossy, and kitschy, and apparently works. Tell us what you think: is this payphone a fabulous investment, or will it eat your money?

#2

Cakesicles

Yes’s: 142 No’s: 32

Cakesicles (a.k.a. cake pops or cake balls) are make by mixing leftover cake with cream cheese and icing sugar, poking a stick in them, and coating them with chocolate and decorations. They’re popping up everywhere from baking blogs to catering menus. Tell us what you think: are cakesicles tacky or tempting?

#3

Bring Back the Customized Steve Madden Shoe

Yes’s: 255 No’s: 61

For the DIYER and control freaks amoung us, Steve Madden AKA Mr. funky & affordable (erm, I made that up), offered up a Frankenstein approach to his shoe brand last year before it recently became discontinued. Will he do it again? Should he? By the way, if you managed to build your own pair that does not mean that you are now a shoe designer. Keep your stripper job. Tell us what you think; was it a fun and creative gimmick or did the idea get shelved because people want their designers to design for them! Duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

#4

Paddy Chair

Yes’s: 105 No’s: 26

Let’s face it… in these troubling times; we’re all just an ambulance ride away from the big nut house—aren’t we? For the days when you actually have like, a LIFE to take care of, comes the Paddy chair by Nick Melville. You don’t sit in it, you climb into it! It’s large, it’s roomy, and it’s padded for a feeling of ultimate comfort, safety and security while you have your koo-koo banana’s melt-down. Tell us what you think; A great addition to off-set that corner in the den, or I’ll continue to shiver-in-the-corner-just-fine-thank-you. Don’t need it.

#5

Spicentice

Yes’s: 316 No’s: 81

No-one digs a home cooked meal more than our very own Nadia G, so when we found this adorable family run business we had to shout it from the rooftops. Gone are the days of those plastic containers with spices that you haven’t touched in years. With Spicentice, you get a no waste packet of lovingly selected herbs and spices with an easy to follow recipe and shopping list to get the remaining ingredients for the dish! Tell us what you think; do great minds think alike (see Bitchin’ Kitchen Shopping Cart), or is this spice a waste of space?

#6

Skeleton Brownies

Yes’s: 124 No’s: 32

Everyone loves brownies for their deep, dark chocolaty goodness. If you’re the kind of person who can’t handle sickly sweetness, adding marshmallow skulls gives a twisted edge to your treat. Tell us what you think: are these brownies just your style, or just too much effort?

#7

The Villain Chair

Yes’s: 298 No’s: 78

For the diabolical executive who loves to swivel in their chair and say creepy sentences like “we’ve been expecting you,” comes a smattering of leather, chrome, steel and aluminum—AKA the Villain Chair. For a mere 7k, you can channel your favourite world domination monger like Dr. Evil, Darth Vader or even Bernie Madoff. Killer fish and mammoth glass tank sold separately. Tell us what you think; is this the most Bitchin’ chair you’ve ever seen or can you get something better at Ikea thankyouverymuch?

#8

Peacock Armchair

Yes’s: 89 No’s: 24

This armchair by Cappellini is impressively constructed out of a single piece of felt. We’re not sure how it’s strong enough to hold a person, but we’re guessing it must be, or who would buy it? Tell us what you think: would you love to see this in your living room, or is it better left in a showroom?

#9

Three Gun Vase

Yes’s: 277 No’s: 76

For the ultimate Guns N’ Roses fan! Urban chic meets kitschy fun in this Sam & Jude gun vase. A perfect accent for your velvet Elvis painting and collection of snow globes. Tell us what you think; do the best things come in three’s or does this tacky vase blow?