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Smart Is the New Pretty: Socially Acceptable

By Kirsten|April 18th, 2012|Smart Is the New Pretty, WhyDid Wisdom|

It’s funny, one of the first things I do in the morning (other than open my eyes) is look at my phone. I mean, I need to see what I missed during those seven to eight hours of sleep. Is the internet still there? Are you still out there, world??

It seems that social media is overtaking the traditional news industry (which shouldn’t surprise you… since you’re reading this). [Mashable]
For instance, you probably first heard about the Secret Service scandal involving prostitutes on Twitter, right? [WSJ]
I wonder if any of them were wearing Altuzarra for J.Crew? [Fashionista]
Or maybe some Alexander McQueen? I mean, designer Sarah Burton did make Time’s 100 Most Influential People. [TIME]
Also on the list is Jack Dorsey (founder of Twitter and Square), which is no surprise because mobile payments are predicted to replace cash and credit by 2020. [Consumer Reports]
Do you think Facebook paid for Instagram with a mobile payment? More details emerge from the deal. [Vanity Fair]
As it turns out, you’ll be able to communicate with your favorite Olympians this year via social media as well. [Mashable]
You can already do so with some of your favorite movie stars. By the way, here are the five “buzzworthy” movies from Tribeca Film Festival. [E! News]
All of this is great news for you fine internet ad people. Internet ad revenue has reached $31 billion! [TechCrunch]
What do you think about that, Captain Jack Sparrow? [Mashable]

xx,

WhyDid

image via Tsunami Publicity

Smart is the New Pretty: Picture That

By Kirsten|April 4th, 2012|Smart Is the New Pretty|

I know you guys love my writing (yammering), but it seems we are a generation that is totally enraptured with photos. And well, like they say, pictures are worth a thousand words. So, it’s no wonder that we spend a lot of time on our phones and computers uploading and “liking” photos.

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but what about movies? Are YouTube rentals on the horizon? [Mashable]
Well, guess where Twitter’s moving? [Huffington Post]
Is there something –gasp– better than Pinterest? [Mashable]
Hope you didn’t just get a new iPhone… cause the rumors about a new one are already starting. [Mashable]
Instagram for Android was downloaded over one million times in 24 hours. [Mashable]
Wanna spice up those Instagram photos? Try out the newest internet meme: Ridiculously Photogenic Guy. [Mashable]
And speaking of ridiculously photogenic males… Ryan Gosling, anyone? [Refinery29]
Not every picture is a keeper. Here are some of the worst album covers ever. [Gizmodo]
What is a keeper though, is Karl Lagerfeld’s apartment. [Fashionista]

Picture that.

xx,

WhyDid

image via TechCrunch

Smart is the New Pretty: Snooze or News

By Kirsten|January 25th, 2012|Smart Is the New Pretty, WhyDid Wisdom|

Being bombarded with news about celebrities breaking up and being rushed to rehab on a daily basis, it’s time we looked for some news that might make us smile rather than snooze. It’s a rough world out there… for a celebrity.

Welp, seems I’m not alone in my love of all things neon. [Nylon]
You could probably sport something bright to stand out at the newly re-opened 40/40 Club. Oh wait… [Huffington Post]
Hmph… well, there’s always that documentary about cassettes. That’d be fun. [TechCrunch]
BeachMint (mother company of JewelMint, StyleMint, ShoeMint, and BeautyMint) just keeps on growing with more “Mints” to come! [TechCrunch]
Not a Mint fan? ShopSavvy is a pretty amazing new way to comparison shop while on the go by scanning barcodes. [TechCrunch]
Pretty soon your car may be very sensitive. So sensitive it will respond to your very touch. [Business Insider]
Speaking of touching, Victoria’s Secret’s new “Designer Collection” is sure to make your Valentine squeal with delight. [Fashionista]
Did you ever think you’d squeal with delight over an aardvark? Today’s the day. [Huffington Post]
No, no. Aardvarks aren’t endangered species, but these guys are. [Huffington Post]
Know who else isn’t endangered? These six new breeds introduced into the Westminster Kennel Club [Huffington Post]
Hell, might as well throw in a cat video while I’m at it. [Gawker]

How did we get here?

xx,

WhyDid

photo via A Yankee’s Southern Exposure

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: When I Grow Up…

By Kirsten|November 16th, 2011|Smart Is the New Pretty, WhyDid Wisdom|

Oh the million dollar question… What do you want to be when you grow up? Now, I know, many of us are already college graduates with several years of job experience under our belts, but that doesn’t mean we are living out our greatest career fantasies. So, really, what do you want to be when you grow up?

I mean, who didn’t want to be an astronaut as a wee little pipsqueak? Now you can do just that. [Mashable]
No? I’m sure a lot of you wanted to be a policeman. They are protecting the public and even our furry little friends on a daily basis. [Huffington Post]
Perhaps you’ve always dreamt of being on Jeopardy. This guy cracked the code! [Gawker]
Maybe you had something much more glamorous in mind. Like a Victoria’s Secret Angel? Here’s everything that goes into the show. [Fashionista]
You’d rather be behind the camera? A photographer would be a perfect fit for you. Look at what this one did with plastic. [Design Milk]
No good with a camera? Well, they always need someone to direct these shoots. Lucky for you People is looking for a Style Director. [Fashionista]
All this talk about work is making you tired? A housewife is a perfectly respectable job these days. [Gawker]
You certainly would have plenty more time on you hands to do things like… craft. And Etsy is now mobile! [TechCrunch]
None of these tickled your fancy? Well, here are seven jobs that aren’t going to pay the bills. Even with that pricey college degree. [Huffington Post]