swarovski - The Modern Materialist

Meet The Bling-kini

Oh god, here we go again. Can you guess how much this swimsuit, nicknamed the Blingkini costs, and why?

Posted Apr 15 2009, 12:57 PM by Alex Zalben with | with no comments

Filed under: expensive, swimsuits, swarovski

This Swarovski Crystal Has a Secret

Hey, that's a switch, right? Usually we say something like, "Do you know why this is so expensive? Surprise, it's covered in Swarovski Crystals!" But this time, the crystal has a secret, and I've already given you a hint right up top what it is.

Guessed it yet? It's...

Posted Mar 18 2009, 10:02 AM by Alex Zalben with | with no comments

Filed under: swarovski, switchplate

Missing the Point: Pink Crystal Piggy Bank

money grabber

Last week, I showed you how you could literally watch your money disappear.

Speed up the process with this Swarovski-encrusted piggy bank:

Posted Mar 16 2009, 03:34 PM by Steph Auteri with | with 1 comment(s)

Filed under: money, Banks, swarovski, savings, piggy bank, bank

These Snowboards Will Be Expensive

If you look very closely, you may notice something about these snowboards. . .

Posted Mar 09 2009, 03:34 PM by Shaun Seneviratne with | with 1 comment(s)

Filed under: swarovski, snowboards

Most Expensive Bike in the World. I Wonder Why. . .

Can anyone guess why this bike may be one of the most expensive bikes in the world? I'll give you a hint-- it's not because it's a fixed gear. . .

Posted Mar 02 2009, 02:03 PM by Shaun Seneviratne with | with no comments

Filed under: expensive, swarovski, bicycles, gold, bike, crystal

Make It Better with Bling

Oh Swarovski, you're always breaking my heart. You tease me with shiny things I can't afford, but you keep me warm at night. You're totally selfish, but you're so damned sexy. And just when I think it's time to say goodbye (you know, for real this time), you come up with this:

Posted Jan 13 2009, 12:07 PM by Laureen Mahler with | with no comments

Filed under: Accessories, swarovski, crystal, band aid

These Radiators Don't Have a Secret

I swore I'd never do this again, but these are too ridiculous not to post. Yes, those are radiators. And yes, they're covered for no conceivable reason, in Swarovski Crystals. Sigh. Anyway, here's a few more shots, and linkage:

Posted Dec 12 2008, 03:02 PM by Alex Zalben with | with no comments

Filed under: home decor, swarovski, radiator

World's Most Expensive Segway (Guess Why?)

You get one guess why this Segway costs so much money. Did you figure it out?

Posted Dec 01 2008, 06:00 PM by Alex Zalben with | with 2 comment(s)

Filed under: expensive, swarovski, segway

Holiday Tip: World's Most Expensive Stocking

You are going to be shocked - shocked, I say - when I tell you why this stocking costs so much money:

Posted Nov 21 2008, 09:05 AM by Alex Zalben with | with no comments

Filed under: expensive, swarovski, christmas, holiday tip, stockings

World's Most Expensive Scrabble Board

I think you can venture a guess as to why this is the world's most expensive Scrabble board, but it's actually cheaper than you think (at least for now):

Posted Oct 24 2008, 12:01 PM by Alex Zalben with | with no comments

Filed under: games, expensive, swarovski, charity, scrabble

Swarovski Crystal EarBuds

Eventually, we will all just be covered in Swarovski Crystals. No more race, no more color. Just the beautiful, shiny crystal people of Earth. Until then, we'll just have to content ourselves with items like these EarBuds. Hey, guess how much they are:

Posted Oct 07 2008, 01:35 PM by Alex Zalben with | with 1 comment(s)

Filed under: gadgets, Music, swarovski

World’s Priciest Pencils

Things I don’t need Swarovski Crystals encrusted on:

- Babies.
- My sandwich.
- Garbage Bags.
- Honestly? Cell phones, laptop bags, etc.
- A Coffee Filter.

And also:

Posted Jun 12 2008, 01:30 PM by Alex Zalben with | with 1 comment(s)

Filed under: office, Pencils, Pens, swarovski

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