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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Sometimes I struggle with the list… other times it flows like the Niagra Falls. This week it was the latter.

1. Barbara Walter’s Ten Most Fascinating People. If those are the most fascinating people in our country, I need to move. Jennifer Lopez? The Jersey Shore? I hear the weather in Reykjavik is lovely this time of year.
2. Wearing glasses with no lenses in them. I get it. You’re so ironic.
3. Stupid bright colored eye makeup. Save it for 13 year old girls, spreads in Cosmo, and Halloween. You look absolutely ridiculous.
4. Ringtones. I mean, who actually has their phone on anything but vibrate at this point, but really? Sexy Back?
5. People who overdo it with the winter gear. I’m talking to you Los Angeles. It’s not that f*#(ing cold here. So remove your puffer, fingerless gloves, and ski hat. Try living in New York or Minneapolis. Then you’ll know what “cold” is.
6. Brushing your hair in public. That’s just disgusting.
7. Mariah Carey’s Christmas outfit. God bless her, but come on. You’re not 22 anymore. 
8. Blogs that simply re-post things from other blogs or post magazine spreads. If I wanted a runway re-cap I’d go to Style.com. If I want to see the new spread in Vogue… I’d buy a copy. It’s called “original content.” Try it.
9. T-shirts with tacky, intentional holes. Don’t know about you, but I try to get rid of moths in my wardrobe.
10. Amaze-balls. People who say, “amaze-balls” probably also say “Sunday funday.” Have an amaze-balls Sunday funday, assholes.

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Jessica Alba is so, so pretty. Her dress, however, is quite a pity. Here she is attending a dinner hosted by Uomo Vogue  honoring Quentin Tarantino last night. What do you think?

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So, Kingsley did it. I’ve done it before. Today, I will do it again. Just a few things that annoyed me this week.

1. Kate Gosselin’s weave.
2. Volcanoes. I mean, really? We have things to do and you’re totes effing up our sched.
3. Bathroom attendants. I don’t need your help pumping the soap and no, you don’t deserve a dollar for it.
4. Molly Sims. No reason necessary.
5. People who talk to me when I’ve clearly got headphones on. I’m obvi trying to avoid all communication with you. Get it?
6. iPads. Still don’t get it.
7. The Millionaire Matchmaker reunion show. Reunion shows are bullshit.
8. Cellulite. I wanna know the male equivalent. Balding?
9. SJP’s Vogue cover. Why does she look 24? She’s 40+ and we know it.
10. Shrimp.

Okay, that’s all… for this week.

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Setting all political affiliation aside, I am a little put off by the March Vogue cover.  Really? Michelle Obama?  I’m going to get shot for saying this (when has that ever stopped me?), but a) she is not much to look at (sorry, told you) and b) she is in no way shape or form a style icon.  Granted she is, I’m sure, a wonderful, smart, interesting woman, but she is not Vogue cover worthy, I’m sorry.  Save her inspirational, uplifting stories about how she is a great mother and rules the roost even though her hubby is president for Time. She is the first lady, not a covergirl.

Which leads me to my real point, since when did models stop gracing the covers of magazines?  Why have they been evicted from the supermodel throne by these sassy little starlets?  Call me crazy, but isn’t that what models do?  Now they are just stuck with the editorials, ad campaigns, runway shows, and (gasp) showroom appointments?  (more…)

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