With all the USB-powered accessories out there, this was bound to happen sooner or later.

The USB Air Conditioned Shirt is a fantastic invention for hot days! USB- fans blow fresh air into the shirt, powered solely by your powered USB drive. Great for any hot office or room, or even for portable action with a laptop or other device. There’s simply nothing else out there like it!

$169.00,Buy it here.

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As luck would have it, these two products will ensure that you'll not be without a mustache in times of need.

Mustache Pencils, € 9.50 ($13.30), Buy it here.
Formosa Mustache Keyring, $25.00, Buy it here.

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These are a great alternative to sticky post-its.

Hold that thought! Now you can draw attention to any line in a book without harming the pages. Book Darts are reusable bronze line-markers that stay put, and are so much more elegant than bent corners, paper clips, post-it notes or highlighting. Ideal for students, researchers, professionals, and avid readers. Darts measure 1" long and slide on and off pages easily.

Material: Copper
Dimension: 3/8"x1"
Designed by: Bookdarts $9.95 for 50 Buy it here.
Larger quantities available: Buy it here.

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Along the same lines of the "I Am Not a Paper Cup", this cup gives you the look of a to-go cup in sturdy ceramic.

Now you can have your art and drink it too with Michel Harvey's porcelain interpretation of a to-go cup. With careful attention to detail, Harvey has captured the uniformity of the ridged cardboard sleeve that has become an iconic part of our morning coffee routine. Handmade in Canada.

MATERIALS: ceramic
NOTE: dishwasher safe
SIZE: 3" dia. x 4 1/2" H; 8 OZ
$15.00,Buy it here.

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Galoshes updated to protect your shoes (and feet) during inclement weather:

SWIMS allows you to wear your favourite shoes regardless of weather conditions, while also providing a classy look. Slip'em on before walking wet or muddy streets and slip'em off when you arrive. Enhanced comfort is assured and your shoes will stay shiny and clean. - Pull on & pull off loop - Intelligent fit and great stretch ensures a good fit - Our unique inner lining serves many purposes: Low frictition when slipping on & off, moisture prevention, insulation to keep feet warm in cold weather and a unique polishing action. - Extra traction helps for better grip on slippery surfaces - Shock-absorbing heal - Tear-resistant - Waterproof. The SWIMS Mobster is an overshoe much like the SWIMS Classic, but has an additional upper gaiter attached.

SWIMS Classic, 93,75 EUR
SWIMS Mobster, 123,75 EUR
SWIMS City Slipper (shown lower left), TBD (new)
Buy it here.
(apparently they're also being sold at select Saks and Bloomingdale's, but I had no luck with finding them on either website)

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Custom manufactured to be exactly the right size for your cash and credit cards, this rubber band will minimize bulk and prevent pick-pockets (the rubber creates resistance, so you'd feel it being lifted).

Money-band is the original rubber band wallet replacement. More versatile and slimmer than a money clip. Many times slimmer and more ergonomically correct than your George Costanza hip-displacing leather variety. If you’re tired of rolling with a junk-filled hunk of leather, then Money-band is the way to simplify and keep a tight hold on your cash and cards.

$3.99, Buy it here.

(Thank you James for the link.)

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We've posted these before, but an update is necessary now that they're available in the U.S:

"These bicycle clips are made of reflective PVC and shaped like the wings on the sandals of the mythical Greek god Hermes. Easy to put on and take off, they keep pant legs free from the bicycle chain. Set of two."

Unrolled: 14.5l x 1.25"w
$15.00 ($13.50 Members), Buy it here. or here.

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This 'Schuhschein' Brush is a clever idea...

This handy shoe shine bag and brush is all you need to keep your shoes looking their best. Convenient and beautifully handmade, the attached linen bag will hold polishes and buffers, while the attached natural beech and horsehair brush can be used to wipe dust and grime off of shoes prior to polishing. Made in Germany. Located in the former Home for the Blind in Berlin, the workshop which produces these brushes employs 15 blind individuals using traditional craft techniques that the Institute for the Blind developed over the last 120+ years.

MATERIALS: linen, wood, horsehair
11" L x 7.75" W x 2" D
$75.00, Buy it here.

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Whoa. Here's some hardcore self protection:

The French Tsigane gypsies were known to handcraft belts similar to this for protection against other gypsy tribes and unsympathetic authorities. I have re-shaped the blade into a traditional dagger, and given the buckle a brilliant nickel-plated finish that really brings to life this stunning and unique piece. The Gypsy Belt comes with TWO BELTS.

Shown above: Nickel-Plated Finish - w/ Plain Black Latigo Leather Belt
Other finishes and colors available.
$125.00, Buy it here.

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This deck will give you that sinister/unshakable look for your poker game (or Old Maid, if that's your thing).

"A deck of cards entirely in black. The design, particularly for Jokers, Kings, Queens and Jacks, also add another unique touch. Play cards with design and style."

$16.00, Buy it here.

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