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Weird / Cool Things That I Would Not Spend Money On

by WellHeeled on January 27, 2010

Because sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.

A “jackpack” – jacket-backpack combination:  multi-tasking is great but I believe in jackets OR backpacks. Pick one and stick with it.
HJacket Doubles as a Jacket and a Backpack Weird / Cool Things That I Would Not Spend Money On

An iPod table: a wee bit too trendy, I think. I like the shelf, though.

ipod table Weird / Cool Things That I Would Not Spend Money On

A love handles chair: the outline of the body reminds me of a sweat stain. ><

Love Handles Chair Weird / Cool Things That I Would Not Spend Money On

A wedding cake wedding dress: looks good enough to eat. Which it is.

Wear The Cake and Eat It Weird / Cool Things That I Would Not Spend Money On

Phone fingers: WHY?

Phone Fingers Weird / Cool Things That I Would Not Spend Money On

I AM, however, partial to these mustache mugs. Would make a cute set. (You can buy them directly from the designer).

Moustache Mugs Weird / Cool Things That I Would Not Spend Money On

Hope you guys all enjoyed this. :)

image source: likecool.com

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myprettypennies January 27, 2010 at 1:03 pm

Nice list! I do like the mustache mug though. So funny and looks like something you would find at Urban Outfitters. Actually, a lot of these things do…

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Katie January 27, 2010 at 3:07 pm

I would so buy those mugs, providing they weren't stupidly expensive.

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Denise January 27, 2010 at 4:21 pm

OMG I need the mustache mugs. I have an 11 year old daughter who is a mustache-aholic. Seriously. Must order these!

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WellHeeled January 27, 2010 at 5:46 pm

The mugs appear to be very popular. ;) You can buy these mugs at the website of the designer: http://www.peteribruegger.com/index.php?/projects...

Not cheap by any means, but not stratospheric prices either (though I'd be REALLY sad if I got a set and one broke). Set of six mugs cost around 47 British pounds.

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mapgirl January 27, 2010 at 6:42 pm

Someone is selling footed mustache mugs. I don't know where though. My friend gave one to another friend for Christmas this year and it's a funny shaped mug with a silly handle bar mustache. It's great. (The giver and recipient are both women, but we later drew a similar 'stache on the recipient's boyfriend to match the mug…)

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mapgirl January 27, 2010 at 6:43 pm

ooh. I am a liar. I think it was on Etsy. I did a search and see footed 'stache mugs there. :-)

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WellHeeled January 27, 2010 at 9:09 pm

Thanks.. I'll take a look. :)

Laura January 27, 2010 at 5:17 pm

very cute :-) I have a mug compulsion as well! Thanks for the laughs on a crazy wednesday!

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girlmakescents January 27, 2010 at 5:28 pm

Haha cute mustache cups! I've seen cups with funny noses on them too, so from the profile angle it looks pretty funny.I'm with ya on the rest, either too weird or too expensive. Sure the coffee table would be cool but it's probably crazy expensive. I'll just move my laptop to my coffee table.

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L.A. Daze January 27, 2010 at 5:47 pm

Lol at the wedding dress cake. That's horrible. And phone fingers?? Ewww!

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WellHeeled January 28, 2010 at 6:43 am

Wedding dress cake – the greenest dress you can buy. Wear it for the ceremony then eat it for reception!

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RainyDaySaver January 27, 2010 at 5:53 pm

That chair is too gross. The 'jackpack' also is ridiculous. Some ideas are just not meant to be made into actual products!

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B.D. January 27, 2010 at 5:57 pm

The phone fingers would let you use your phone while wearing gloves, which is normally impossible. Useful in some colder parts of the country!

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Investing Newbie January 27, 2010 at 5:59 pm

LMAO. I've never seen any of those. Well, except a version of the jackpack – the New NorthFace series. They have this huge pocket in the front which I believe is for holding everything you could ever want in life.

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laura@nms January 27, 2010 at 6:01 pm

Funniest jacket I've ever seen! Thanks for the laugh :-)

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Financial Samurai January 31, 2010 at 5:09 am

Very cool pics! Some ridiculous things! I wonder what the prices are.

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SeeJaneGetRich.com January 31, 2010 at 5:49 pm

Lol! The jackpack is way too funny! The chair is a little weird though.

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