Geek is chic.
Obviously, I'm all about apps. Apps that help me take better photos, look better, and even find a cab in New York (it's possible). So if I had an app that turned my phone into a virtual Looking Glass — that let me see anything from apartments for rent to how high a building is just by holding up my phone to the horizon — I'd be all over it. I'm sure you will share my enthusiasm when I tell Read more
I have come to realize how handy it is to have an iPhone attached to my hip at all times. Because of its fast Internet and cool apps, I can find almost anything, anytime, anywhere. But realistically, as awesome as it is, my iPhone can't tell me absolutely everything. It certainly can't show me how to get to my three o'clock meeting via a 3D-floor plan, scan objects for fingerprints, and Read more
Inspired by the "1960s rogue girl with a Japanese street sensibility," Gwen Stefani chose to show off her latest L.A.M.B designs against a collage of black-and-white New York City street snaps and closeup shots of girls getting their eye makeup done, all while Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Were Made For Walkin'" boomed overhead. Each look seemed to reflect a moment in Gwen's iconic style Read more
If you work or go to school full time, getting your sweat on in the wee hours of the morn is probably the only time you can fit it in. Kudos to you for resisting the urge to hit the snooze button and skip out. Make setting your alarm and pulling yourself out of bed worth all the effort and avoid these morning exercise mistakes. Not eating: It's super early, but you need to eat in order to fuel Read more
Many of us look up to Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg as a role model because she's one of the most successful female business leaders of our time. She's consistently ranked by Forbes as one of the most powerful women in the world and she's estimated to be worth a cool $1.6 billion. She's the face of women trying to crack the glass ceiling, and with so many glowing praises showered on Sandberg, I Read more
Geeky glasses are becoming a hot trend, especially big 80s style plastic lenses. Here's a quick shout out to geeky celebs we love who were sporting the four-eyed look way before it became cool. Clark Kent, Rivers Cuomo, and Zooey Deschanel sport the classic horn-rimmed eyeglasses that were popular back in the 1910s to 20s. In retro 80s fashion, Michael Cera pulls off semi-square clear frames. Liz Read more
Ever find yourself comparing your finances to other people? OnSugar blogger Beauty and the Budget talks about this dangerous habit. In a society where everyone wants to keep up with the Kardashians, it's hard not to covet a fancy lifestyle — success, money, material possessions. When you find yourself in a financial rut, it's easy to compare yourself to others. Even if you don't give a hoot Read more
Now that the rainy season is upon us in San Francisco, I'm buckling down to focus my energy into some postponed DIY projects this weekend. Since it doesn't look like it will clear up until the middle of next week, I'm going to see if I can slip in more than one. I was thrilled to find tutorials for stealing the look of products that are trending now, like block-printed fabrics, gold-dipped Read more
Karlie Kloss stars in Oscar de la Renta's Spring '12 campaign — Styleite Fashion's Night Out is confirmed for Sept. 6 — The Cut Hedi Slimane's ode to Los Angeles — The Daily Beast Celebrity style deconstructed: Rachel Bilson — The Budget Fashionista Seven glasses that complete your nerd-chic look — Stylelist Fashion Forward winners are announced — Style.com Florence Welch sports a Read more
Nicole Richie was decked out in her Winter gear last night to catch a flight out of LAX. The judge on NBC's upcoming design reality show, Fashion Star, took off in what looked like a fur coat, which she paired with a ski hat, sunglasses, and a Balenciaga bag. She was evidently a fan of rocking sunnies during the evening. Nicole tweeted yesterday, "Life just makes so much more sense with black Read more
