By Lylah M. Alphonse, Shine Staff
The Mona Lisa has been recreated out of everything from LEGOs to lawns, from train tickets to computer chips. And now, there's a highly caffeinated version made out of nearly 4,000 cups of coffee. The clever artists, who created the artwork as part of The Rocks Aroma Festival in Australia, used more than 500 pints of milk to color the java; watch them build their masterpiece in this video:
Mosaic artist Jason Mecier makes portraits out of everything and anything, but when he's using food as his medium, he tries to make sure the food matches his subject's personality. He's created Rosie O'Donnell out of junk food, the Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen out of candy, and Courtney Love out of pills. "I've even been called the Macaroni Monet," he told The Food Network.
There's no end to what you can sculpt if you have a little skill and a super-sharp knife. (Our favorite? The screaming oranges.)
And you don't have to worry about spoilage if you work in salt,
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By Shine video | Work + Money – Thu, Aug 18, 2011 10:05 PM EDTDog gets emotional during military reunion [video]
By Shine video | Work + Money – Thu, Aug 18, 2011 1:58 AM EDTby Jessica Ashley, Shine staff
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We all well up to see a soldier return from deployment and surprise her middle-school kids during lunch or watch as a military couple embraces after too many months and miles apart. But until now, we've been missing the reaction of those other valued members of the family -- the pets.
Watch this giant, excited dog named Emmett -- nicknamed "Thunderpaws" for good reason -- get all gooby when he's reunited with his best friend.Madonna's best music videos in honor of her birthday
By Shine video | Fashion – Tue, Aug 16, 2011 8:12 PM EDTBy Joanna Douglas, Shine Staff
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Madonna may not be pumping out hits the way she once was, but she is still one of the great music icons with a style that no one can or will successfully imitate-try as you might, Lady Gaga! Today is Madonna's 53rd birthday and we're celebrating her career through music videos. Here are our favorites in chronological order.
"Lucky Star"
Her original "Boy Toy" image got us hooked early on.
"Like a Virgin"
The white wedding dress became famous, but our favorite part is following Madonna through Venice.
"Material Girl"
Madonna gained herself a new nickname after releasing this video which mimicked Marilyn Monroe's version of "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" from the 1953 film "Gentlemen Prefer Blonds."
"Papa Don't Preach"
We love the juxtaposition of tomboy Madonna and sexy Madonna, and the complex subject matter. Who says pop music can't be deep!
"La Isla Bonita"
This is one of several songs that illustrates Madge's obsession with Hispanic
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The best food moments in film is an often-discussed category that usually includes scenes from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Ratatouille, and Chocolat. There's also the popular debate over the most romantic movie moments. Gone with the Wind, Ghost, and The Princess Bride usually work their ways in. But what about the most romantic food moments in film? Here are our favorite cinematic moments where those two most glorious activities come together...
-Sarah Fuss, Shine Staff
The Good Will Hunting date-night kiss is so satisfying it inspired this post. Will and Skylar are in the midst of chewing when they decide to smooch and erase any first-kiss anxiety. "I think I got some of your pickle," Skylar says after. Swoon! We love her.
"Oh, groovy." Although the romance has just begun in Pretty Woman when Edward orders champagne and strawberries to his hotel room, we know there's a love affair afoot.
No one thought two dogs together was a romantic sight until this scene fromAbercrombie bans loyal customer for buying too many clothes (video)
By Shine video | Fashion – Mon, Aug 15, 2011 8:11 PM EDTBy Joanna Douglas, Shine Staff
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You'd think a retailer would be grateful for their loyal customers, but Kim Navarra who spends around $1,000 a year from Abercrombie & Fitch was actually banned from shopping there. The San Francisco woman fills her closet with jeans, sweatshirts, and tees from the preppy outfitter, usually placing orders online since there is no shop close by. But when she recently tried to use a $200 gift card, Abercrombie rejected her order and said they would no longer accept orders from her in the future. The reason? She had purchased so many clothes, the company assumed she was reselling it.
Watch the video below for the full store, as reported by ABC.
Do you think it was fair for Abercrombie to automatically reject Navarra's order, or could they have been more sensitive towards their loyal customer?
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By Shine video | Love + Sex – Fri, Aug 5, 2011 5:33 PM EDTBy Joanna Douglas, Shine staff
Read More »from Inside Vogue’s shoe closet (video)
We've looked inside tons of celebrity closets, but they all pale in comparison to the fashion closet at Vogue. An upcoming documentary called "God Save My Shoes," which will debut at Paris Fashion Week, sets out to uncover the relationship between ladies and their beloved footwear. The film includes interviews with designers like Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik and shoe-crazy stars like Dita Von Teese and Fergie, but the best part is the eye candy. Shelf after shelf of gorgeous heels.
Check out this snippet which guides viewers through the legendary Vogue shoe closet:
Impressive right? Here's the official trailer for "God Save My Shoes":
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This post really needs no introduction. Just one word comes to mind: creepy.
Very creepy doll commercial from the 60's. Please make sure you watch it until the very end and please tell me what that sound is.
As long as we are talking dolls, Chatty Cathy rivals Chucky in the creep category.
Perverted bubble creep commercial.
There is nothing not creepy about a bear that sneaks into your room at night and whispers.
Watch: The scariest detergent commercial ever
McDonalds gets straight up creepy in a gross way.
Singing faces on pepperonis: creepy central
- Sarah Beston, Shine Staff
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