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Alright tweekers if you haven’t already jumped on the Instagram bandwagon then there’s no hope for you. Honestly, everyone and their mother is on it now, which means that everyone thniks they’re a photographer. Le sigh. It’s actually quite annoying. Also, I do have to say that as an iPhone user I am a bit prejudiced, and feel a little violated that the Android users can now partake in the instafun!

Anyways, amongst the pictures of food, kittens, and half naked hipster girls there are quite a couple of gems that shine brightly for fashion tweekers. Unlike most other social networking websites/apps that exist, I actually find use for the Instagram. You see, the thing is that I don’t understand why people have to constantly update their statuses or check into their waxing appointments etc. and want to share that kind of information with the world. Honestly I could care less that your hoo-hah is freshly waxed, or that your girlfriend left you for someone with a better credit score. I’ve always been a somewhat disinterested person unless it has to do with me.

As most of us know the Instagram let’s you upload pictures, and add old timey effects to them to give them that perfect vintage vibe. It’s also a great tool for us fashionistas to upload the trends that we love, as well as get style inspiration!

I’ve discovered many a great accounts that fulfill my fashion fix better than anyone could imagine. Here’s just a couple:

myfashioninspiration

ELYTE SOCIETY

Fashionforboyz

FashionForYou

QPCollections (they offer handmade neckties and bow ties that I must get my hands on! )

 

Also, the other day I had one of my insomnia ridden Stumble Upon sessions and stumbled upon this ultra chic website called Printstagram, that lets you print out the pictures that you have on the Instagram. Now you can share those awesomely artistic pictures of your cooking, yourself holding your phone in front of the bathroom mirror, or those sunsets in many different forms. Amongst the items you can transfer your pictures onto are t-shirts, mini booklets, stickers, and old people. No not old people. I think that may be illiegal.

Anyways, I have yet to try this out, but as soon I start taking pictures of things other than my Kim Kardashian impressions I shall print something out. For more details in prices and such check out the website. Printstagram. And if any of you fashion tweekers happen to purchase any prints let us know how they turned out.

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That is all.

Also, follow me on the Instagram: Waffy

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Technically Fashionable: iPhone Users

Hi, babes! So aside from wardrobe, I’m always looking for new ways to freshen up the spaces around me. Be it my office, my closet, my Nook, even my phone! One thing that will never leave my side is my iPhone 4. Android users.. your day will come. I am constantly changing my cases and screen protectors, not only for sanitary reasons (..ek!), but for the mere fact that this is one item I have to look at day in and day out. People are always asking me where I get my cases and my two contenders: Amazon.com & TJ MAXX (Marshalls, too!) I find that I am REALLY loving all of the Kate Spade iPhone cases out there.. but no case will give me the reassurance that I get with the Speck cases. I know Otter Box is the big wig around town, but try slipping that monster (secretly) in and out of your purse during a meeting, or fitting it into your very fashionably (small) clutch! Another nifty thing I like to use: Colored screen protectors! A pack at Marshalls will usually run you anywhere from $9.00 – $15.00 and come in White, Pink, Blue and a clear screen protector. Besides, not all of us were able to get our hands on the white iPhones when they were released (pouty face). Anyways, I’ve attached a few of my favorite looks. One thing I recommend to do every night before bed.. the wipedown! Germs just aren’t so fashionable these days! PLEASE, if you love a case and want to let our readers know which brand you’ve stashed away, leave it in the comments section. Until we meet again, OX – M

Colored Screen Protectors found here.

Speck Cases:

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…and for the lovers on Valentine’s Day:
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Kate Spade iPhone Cases:

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A Social Network of Our Own: The SneakerWare App!

Whats happening chic-sters!! Noche’s back with your fix for anything sneaker related. Have you ever had an idea and thought “man I should make/build this,” only to find out that somebody already beat you to it. This was my first reaction to The SneakerWare App available for FREE on iPhone app store.

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The co-founder of Freshness magazine and the creator of the Sneakers application on Facebook have been busy cooking up the first largest mobile social network for sneaker aficionados.

 

The RUNDOWN:

Cost: FREE
Platform: iOS  (sorry my droid users)
Requirements: Basic pre-recs along with a few others
(user name, password, email, name, city and favorite sneaker)
Connectivity: Ability to share via Facebook and/or Twitter accounts


KEY FEATURES:

Full-featured Mobile Social Network: Create profiles, browse
fellow users’ inventory. Also connect with and make friends.

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Mobile Inventory: Share your kicks with other users or show off the
pair you are currently wearing. This allows for comments and trading.

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Location Services: Bookmark your favorites, find local sneaker boutiques,
complete with addresses and contact info or submit new shops you come across.

LS


News Updates: Stay ahead of the
curb with fresh news updates on kicks.

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There you have chic-sters check it out in your app store or here.
Till next time, Dope is as dope does…peace.

-N

 

My Keychain is Full…

Why do our keychains always end up so full? Not just full of things we may need, but usually full of things we never use. But, we keep them on there just incase.. because we never know when we may need nail clippers, am I right? Either way, I’ve come to the conclusion that I will only put keys and one jump drive (usb for you new kids) on my keychain. I am a graphic designer after all, I need the usb.

Then… one day while blogging my little heart out, I saw a post about a key called the KEYPORT. I instantly went to the website and bookmarked the page. The KEYPORT is freaking amazing!!! It is basically one big key, similar to a VW type key, but it has 6 slots you can fill. You can put your home key, work key, car key, any regular key on this thing! The kicker is… you can add accessories to your KEYPORT!

You can have:

  • Almost any type of key
  • USB port (4GB, 8GB, 16GB)
  • An LED light
  • A bottle opener
  • Your barcode for any store, garage, gym

It may be too late to have one in had before the Holidays, but you can gift one to anyone or buy one for yourself. All you have to do is follow the easy instructions on the website, it is all electronic. Go to www.mykeyport.com to order one!

KeyPort - Example

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KeyPort - Options

Step 1 - KeyPort

Step 2 - KeyPort

Step 3 - KeyPort

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