ignore the code: Realism in UI Design
http://ignorethecode.net/blog/2010/01/21/realism_in_ui_design/
Finding the sweet spot between realism and obscurity in design elements. (via @gracesmith)
consejos acerca de interfaces de usuario demasiado realistasSimulate Realism with CSS3 - Inspect Element
Inspected Element goes further with more examples of how to "simulate realism" with some clever CSS3 effects for images, buttons, and more.
Examples of simulating realism using CSS3 techniques, examples inc. polaroid photos and animated DVD cases.