What a sixer!

26 July,2010 09:06 AM IST |   |  The Guide

The GUIDE decided to browse the Internet to hunt down six of the quirkiest online buys we could get our hands on. Here they are, original and within modest reach... except for Mrs Obama swinging from your shoulder


The GUIDE decided to browse the Internet to hunt down six of the quirkiest online buys we could get our hands on. Here they are, original and within modest reach... except for Mrs Obama swinging from your shoulder

Kitsch clutch plan
Meena Clutch

This Brocade silk clutch by handbag designer Anandita Shah's label 500 B.C. has a detachable printed glitter-rimmed badge. It closes with the use of invisible magnets and has zippered-pockets inside.
Price: 59 pounds (approx. Rs 4,250)
At: BombayElectric.in



Rollercoaster ride book
Aye Auto journal

Consider yourself blessed if the snooty rickshaw driver agrees to take you to your desired destination, allows you to pay by meter and does not leave you with a broken vertebrae. If you are a risk-taker, then sit back and enjoy the gravity-defying journey of a lifetime. This journal by Play Clan will come in handy to make notes.
Price: Rs 260
At: shop.ThePlayClan.com


Ballet bytes
Sansha Mini Pointed Shoe Key Ring

Quality dance and fitness wear label Dance Essentials pays homage to ballerinas in 2.5" mini pointe shoes on a key ring. Peach, pink, black, white, red and goldu00a0-- you have a plethora of colours to choose from.
Price: Rs 190 each
At: DanceEssentials.in


Mush attack
11" I Love You Rose

A real red rose preserved forever in 24-carat gold, platinum or silver, that says 'I Love You' on the petal. If that's not enough to melt your sweetheart, order the crystal base with an engraved message plate.
Shipping: With Global Express at $59.95. It normally takes 5-10 business days. Allow 2-3 more business days for engraving and imprinting.
Price: $79.95 (approx Rs 3,740)
At: LoveIsARose.com


Just looking, no touching
This one the makers don't ship to India, but we just had to include it in this collection even if just for you to ogle at. US First Lady Michelle Obama swings on what looks like a sawan ka jhoola straight out of Lamhe, in her trademark pearls and A-line dress. Made with 95% recycled woven polypropylene, it costs $11.99 (Rs 560 approx.). Like it? Tell that pal from the US to pick one up for you the next time she decides to visit you.

Bacteria assassin ninja
Violight Toothbrush Sanitiser

Your toothbrush goes up against entire colonies of unsavory characters every day, and all it gets is a quick rinse under the tap? To the rescue is a sanitiser and storage system for up to four toothbrushes. It's designed by the avant-garde Philippe Starck. The sleek silver unit features a frosted top that glows in soft blue when the UV bulb is cleaning. One touch starts the 10-minute cleaning.
Shipping: Free, normally takes 5-10 business days to deliver.
Price: $49.95 (approx. Rs 2,337)
At: Violight.com

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