You don’t need to look into the bottom of another Starbucks coffee cup to know it’s a mass-produced world out there. Customization is your last stand against the McUniverse.

Which is why you go out of your way to design ...

You rejected more than one in high school. Politely declined the prom invite, you did. The offer to write your term paper. The request to walk you home.

But the geek is back.

And he’s on his way to your ...

Now that you a big tough grown-up, a birthday is just another candle on the cake.

But back when you were little, it was so much more. It was the one day of the year when it was your inalienable ...

Nature loves all shapes and sizes. But she clearly plays favorites. Some physical forms are just so darn lovely that you can’t help but gape.

Michelangelo’s David. Greekboy Adonis. James Dean. Orlando Bloom. (Your Fantasy Here.)

Also worthy of ...

Fashion stakeout.

3 a.m.: Under cover of darkness, you creep into the attic. Flashlight in hand, you spot the loot in the corner — Granny Astor’s prized collection of vintage Chanel suits, Elsa Schiaparelli skirts, Pierre Cardin minis. Jackpot.

Suddenly ...

Thanks, Boston, for a great welcome.

We’ve loved your feedback and wanted to return the getting-to-know-you favor. We’ve gotten a few questions about how we pick our items and, specifically, whether people can pay to appear on DailyCandy. Here’s the ...

Dear Sirs: Ever notice how the holidays affect your little sugarplum? She acts all giddy, blushes spontaneously, hums while reading the paper — before coffee.

Clearly, she’s in love. Here’s what she’s fallen for this holiday season (besides you, of ...