Daily Obsesh - Mini Vintage Dryer
by Lisa Topiol
Sep 10, 2010 11:22 AM PDT
Do you travel a lot? Are you about to jet off to some exotic destination far far away? Well, if you are then you need the perfect travel accessories. Something that may not cross your mind is a hair dryer. Okay, so usually hotels provide this electric necessity, but how can you be sure? More importantly, don€™t you want something cute, fun, and all your own? I thought so. I cannot get enough of this Mini Vintage Dryer by Corioliss. The design is uber cute and the black background with yellow roses makes it even classier! What€™s even better is that this dryer comes with a perfect little pouch making it almost too cute to handle! The size is perfect for travel and the design is limited edition so grab it while you can. I bet you€™ll smile every time you pull this cutie out of your bag. How can you not! Everyone€™s got a little love for retro style!
Gotta Getaway: Take On Shanghai Sustainably At URBN Hotels!
by Amber Fijolek
Jul 21, 2010 4:19 PM PDT
Eco-friendly never looked so comfortable! This time around, why not take a green getaway and give Planet Earth a little vacation too? With it's state-of-the-art modernism, it's easy to forget that there's actually a cause behind the swanky URBN Hotels. A mere peek at the chic, boutique lodging makes it hard to believe that China's first sustainable hotel is a former factory warehouse. An extensive effort has been put into the greenness of URBN Hotels, located in the heart of Shanghai, including furnishings and decor made from all recycled materials. Its environmentally friendly practices are the beginning to a new breed of hotels with carbon-neutral practices and commitments to leaving as minimal earth-harming footprints. The company even prides itself on its investment in the growth of the million-tree project, one devoted to the planting of trees reserved for the purpose of compensating for emissions. You're even offered the opportunity to purchase carbon credits to make you feel better about your flight halfway around the world! Don't get the wrong idea: the environment isn't the only thing treated like royalty at URBN. The hotel's 26 rooms, spa suite and 2 penthouses provide the ultimate in guest comfort. With in-house accommodations like their guest-only rooftop cocktail lounge and concierge options that include guided bike tours and Chinese Mandarin language tutoring, guests are guaranteed a memorable Shanghai experience. View the slideshow to take a peek at the sleek and sensible carbon-neutral model that will soon be the new craze in tourism: Shanghai's URBN Hotels!
