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Gift Guide: Le Geek C’est Chic

By Kirsten|November 30th, 2011|Gift Guide|

If you can’t beat em… join em. Since, we’re clearly overly socialized and technology is only going to get more intense from here, might as well look good while we’re surfing the web/catching up on reading/chatting with friends/etc. You know how I know tech is a big deal? Go to one of your favorite fashion shopping sites… I’m willing to bet they now have a tab under accessories that says, “Tech Accessories.” I would, however, like to point out that there are few and far between (if any) accessories for the Blackberry. Coincidence? … Anyway, a gift that is certain to delight even your most tech savvy friends is something to outfit her favorite electronic device. Since it will probably spend more time on the table than hidden in the depths of her bag, it’s going to need to look good too.

1. Jagger Edge The Montana Studded iPhone Case, $99, 2. Jimmy Choo Glitter iPad Case, $495, 3. Juicy Couture Synched to the Stars Ear Buds, $47, 4. Henri Bendel Snake iPhone Cover, $68, 5. Marc by Marc Jacobs Stacked Heart USB, $42, 6. Diane von Furstenberg Heart Print Ear Buds, $25, 7. Jagger Edge Studded iPad Case, $198, 8. Balenciaga Arena Classic Screen, $565, 9. Echo Cheetah Touch Gloves $38

xx,

WhyDid

Smart is the New Pretty: Connection Failed

By Kirsten|November 30th, 2011|Smart Is the New Pretty, WhyDid Wisdom|

We are so attached to our computers and smart phones, it seems nearly impossible to even get through a dinner without someone (or everyone) picking up his or her phone to text, Tweet, check-in, or share a photo. It begs me to ask the question- have we become TOO social? And have we forgotten what the word “social” really means?

Is it time to “drop the social“? [Mashable]
We rely on computers and devices and social networks for just about everything. So much so that Facebook is preparing for a $100B IPO and they really have you to thank. [Mashable]
Since you spend so much time there, have you ever thought about how people look at your Facebook profile? [Mashable]
Facebook is a little too big for you? Try out Path. A social site with a cap of 150 friends. It’s like an intimate dinner party- except without the dinner… or the party. [HuffingtonPost]
Think it’s just for sharing what you ate for breakfast? Au contraire! Twitter is the new place to find a job. [DashBurst]
For instance, WhoWhatWear is hiring a Social Media Manager. [Fashionista]
Fashion not your thing? Stat.us will help you keep up to date with all your sports scores. Thank goodness. [TechCrunch]
Remember when media meant making a commercial? Check out the first Marc Jacobs commercial here. [Elle]
Speaking of commercials, even they have become “social” as shown here with this “Choose Your Own Adventure” commercial by Madewell [T Magazine]
Is all this social chatter making you feel ill? Good news! A new site called Doximity will help you find a doctor [TechCrunch]
Even the tech geeks are sick of geeks at this point. That’s why they’re packing up and headed for the Big Apple. [BetaBeat]

Perhaps it’s time to put down our gadgets and make real life connections– with the people who are right in front of our faces. Sure we are all “connected” but are we really “connecting” at all anymore?

xx,

WhyDid

Smart is the New Pretty: Let’s Socialize

By Kirsten|October 19th, 2011|Smart Is the New Pretty|

As women, we are known to be very social creatures. So, when the buzz word “social media” started popping up everywhere (and is even now considered a “career”), we thought to ourselves, “Psssh! We’ve been doing this for years.” While there are plenty of folks out there who consider themselves to be gurus, experts and mavens in the venue of Marketing/PR 2.0, most of them haven’t a clue as to what they’re talking about. So, if you’re looking to increase your social presence, it’s probably best not to leave it to the “experts” and start learning yourself! Social Media is constantly changing so you better keep up!

I’d say the guy who really started this craze (or shall we call it obsession) with staying connected is Mr. Zuckerberg. He’s really changed the way people interact… and that’s kinda crazy because he dropped out of college. Which is probably a good thing ’cause student loan debt is out of control. Students took out over $100 BILLION in loans this year alone. [Gawker]
Phew! Glad we sidestpepped that one, Zuck. Really dodged a bullet there. And speaking of Facebook, the number of friends you have on FB may directly link to your brain density. [Mashable]
Hopefully none of those friends are the ones constantly demanding you to “LMS” (like my status). Well, cause that’s just tacky… and annoying.
Oh, you thought that was a funny video? Well, now you can make your own thanks to the integration of WeVideo cloud based video editing platform into YouTube. Yes, you too could be the next Miles Jai. [TechCrunch]
And you should probably look your best for your upcoming video shoot. With Bib + Tuck, you’ll soon be able to hit the “refresh” button on your closet whenever you need by swapping duds with like minded fashionphiles. [Vogue]
Watch your pageviews soar with your new look! Google Analytics is making it even easier to for you to analyze your data with new visualization charts! [Mashable]
If your friends could see you now! Oh wait, they can! LinkedIn’s new “Classmates” feature takes keeping in touch with old pals one step further. [TechCrunch]
The most important thing with all of this crazy technology is to use it carefully and responsibly. It is crazy, scary, creepy what people can do with all the information you are feeding them. (Seriously- try this!!!)
You don’t want this guy posting your pic on Twitter! [NY Post]
Oh, look. A new social site popped up in the midst of my writing this post. Told you it’s tough to keep up. [SF Gate]

Now go fire up your Tumblr, Twitter, and Flickr. It’s time to get social… and while you’re at it, be sure to Tweet, FB, and YouTube with WhyDid.

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The List Volume LIII

By Kirsten|September 23rd, 2011|The List|

Sometimes I’m a rainbow colored basket full of kittens and glitter. Other times I’m more like a tornado of cacti and vinegar. Today is the latter.

Wait… why is the failing marriage of Tareq and Michaele Salahi national news?
Toddlers and Tiaras, Toddlers and Tiaras, Toddlers and Tiaras.
Biting your lip. And then biting it again in the same place. Repeatedly.
E! Fashion Police. How can anyone take anything Kelly Osbourne says seriously?
Couples with “joint” Facebook accounts. JaneJohn Doe liked your photo. If you have to share a Facebook account, you have bigger issues than only one computer in the house.
Speaking of Facebook, I think this whole “timeline” layout is a disaster waiting to happen. You really want my entire history on FB on here? Yikes, bring on the domestics!
Dancing with the Stars. Should it be Dancing with the Star F*#ckers?
Trolls.
Kim Kardashian’s sex tape. Did we forget about this?
That satellite falling from outer space – headed directly for earth. They say there’s a 1 in 3200 chance of being hit… but I’m not the gambling type.

xx,

WhyDid

Smart is the New Pretty: Date Night Chatter

By Kirsten|August 10th, 2011|Smart Is the New Pretty|

I’ve always been a firm believer that no matter how beautiful you look in that new Kimberly Ovitz, if you open your mouth and have nothing more intelligent to talk about than which pro athlete one of the Kardashians is dating, then you’ve just wasted a lot of makeup and time in the mirror. So, to help you lovely ladies out, I’ve found some of the web’s hottest headlines that are totally chatter-worthy:

Now that you’ve scored a lovely evening out with a handsome gentleman, let’s just hope he doesn’t work in finance… but at Apple instead. [Forbes]
He could then fill you in on the new Facebook messaging iPhone app that may very well replace texting. [Mashable]
Unless, of course, the hacker group, Anonymous, destroys Facebook on November 5th… [Mashable]
Which then would foil the NYPD’s plan to track criminals via social media. [Mashable]
If things go well you might want to test out MTV’s new app to help you find the closest condom or [Mashable]
book a flight during Virgin America’s crazy online sale (hurry though it’s only 24 hours!). [Mashable]
I wouldn’t recommend heading to London just yet [HuffPost]
but perhaps a trip to Paris where you can now buy baguettes from vending machines? [Gawker]
Didn’t see sparks on your first date? Those were just solar flares. [HuffPost]
Well, at least your Louboutins look great… or are those YSL? [NYMag]