Geek is chic.
Last week's topic of booty grazing - as in unsolicited spam text message of a sexual nature - got my friends and I talking about the fact that none of us get prank calls anymore because we don't have land lines. Then I started thinking that people might be more interested in having a land line if home phones were more exciting. Take for instance the Amadana PT-108 Wireless phone, a futuristic Read more
We recently swung by the Fall press previews for Crate & Barrel, CB2, and Land of Nod, and were utterly delighted by the new Fall lines. Most of these pieces won't be available until July, so you're getting an exclusive peek at what to expect from these companies in the coming months — make sure to bookmark your favorites so you can look for them online or in-store after July. Here are some Read more
I don't remember aliens making an appearance in my own childhood sessions with Battleship, but I suppose when you try to make a toy into a feature-length film, you're afforded a few liberties. Unfortunately, the producers of Battleship may have spent too much time finding creative ways to explode things and not enough time on a plot, ending up with underutilized actors, in a wishy-washy Read more
Gisele Bundchen rocked a sheer shirt last night at a photocall in Sao Paulo. The blouse served the purpose of showing off one of her creations, the blue bra. Gisele's in her native country of Brazil, having arrived yesterday, in order to do press for her Gisele Bundchen Brazilian Intimates collection. The evening event was organized so Gisele could debut her Diva, Wish, and Rococó lines for the Read more
We're huge fans of The Land of Nod's gorgeous design options for nurseries, kids rooms, and playrooms. And after getting a sneak preview of the brand's Fall 2012 line, which will be in stores (and online) in July, we found a few pieces that we're even lusting after for our own bedrooms and family rooms. Vignettes at Land of Nod's preview ran the range from the masculine "American Kitsch" theme Read more
Lauren Conrad landed at LAX with a friend yesterday after getting out of town on Tuesday. She pulled her luggage behind her and carried two cell phones for the trip. Lauren was on the road for business, and met with Kohl's to discuss hair and jewelry accessories for her line carried at the department store. She's also sharing styling tips for prom, and her picks include looks from her other Read more
Designer Suki Cheema is renowned for his intuitive, in-depth understanding of pattern, textiles, and printmaking, which has landed him positions with Calvin Kelin, Ralph Lauren, and Diane von Furstenberg. In fact, it was Diane von Furstenberg who inspired Suki to follow his dreams of launching his own line. With SUKI CHEEMA, an exclusive collection of home and personal accessories, Suki marries Read more
You might remember her as Michelle Tanner's feisty friend Denise on Full House or as hard-working high school student Jess Merriweather in Friday Night Lights, and now actress, singer, and activist Jurnee Smollett has landed a new role: Proactiv's newest spokesperson. Jurnee, who has battled acne since she was 10 years old, admits she tried just about everything, from facial treatments to doctors Read more
Ever want to read your interviewer's mind? LearnVest shares a couple of secrets hiring managers don't want you to know. The next time you walk into an interview, consider the following: Your wedding or engagement ring? Can and may be used against you. Those photos of kids on a hiring manager's desk? They may not actually be the manager's children — but the photo is designed to get you talking Read more
People often say that you make your own luck, but how do you make your own career luck and get the job of your dreams? LearnVest shares how you can do so. You sit next to someone on an airplane who later helps you land your dream job. Your dentist’s daughter is a book editor, and wouldn’t you know it, she’d just love to publish your memoir. You have a role model in your industry, and your Read more
