Archive for the Fashion Technology Category
Haul Videos Become The Latest Fashion & Technology Craze
So, being in the fashion and technology industry plus being a blogger, a consultant and having to manage clients plus keeping up with my own social media sometimes I need help finding the latest trends. Thank God for my Tweeps! They send me amazing links and information that keep me updated.
Runway 3.0 presented by Buffalo State College Fashion Technology Program
If you will be in the Buffalo, New York area on May 1st you may want to stop by Buffalo State College. Senior design and fiber design students will be showcasing the unique work of the Fashion Technology program at the Pierce Arrow Buildong at 1685 Elmwood Avenue.
iPad Fashion Trendbook App by StyleSignal
“Stylesignal is amazing on the iPad. You can actually touch our world-beating forecasts and Trend Science with your fingers. Pinch to zoom, touch to get colours, and browse around easily and quickly. It’s the best platform for trend information we’ve used, ever.“ -Stylesignal
The Digital Magazine Revolution – Are You Ready? Part 2 of 4
Part 2 of 4 | Will digital magazines change the way we search the internet?
This is part 2 of a 4 part series on the evolution of digital magazines. What will the launch of digital magazines mean to us as fashion bloggers, fashion websites, brands, marketers, publicists? In Part 1 we discussed whether or not [...]
The Digital Magazine Revolution – Are You Ready? Part 1 of 4
Part 1 of 4 | Will digital magazines slow the growth and popularity of blogs and websites?
I know that I am way behind posting an iPad post, although I’m totally obsessed with the iPad at this point….before I posted anything, I really wanted to be able to answer some questions and not just put up [...]
The New Breed of Fashion Writers– An Interview with Corbin Chamberlin
There is no doubt that the fashion industry has changed. We see it everywhere we turn. However, with the main focus today being on bloggers, we’ve forgotten about the equally glamorous life of those that get paid to write about fashion…the life of fashion writers and columnist.
Today’s Carrie Bradshaw still uses her laptop in the [...]
4 Ways Fashion Magazines Embraced Technology This Spring
Finally, fashion magazines are embracing technology and if successful and innovative, could figure out a way to allow print to make a much needed comeback. After reading my March glossies, here are some trends that I noticed:
Behind The Social Shopping Scenes: A Discussion with Kaboodle’s CEO
The CEO of one of the largest social shopping networks online took the time to answer a few questions for us about their role in online fashion and what he thinks about the future of fashion. Here’s our recent interview with Manish Chandra, Founder and CEO of Kaboodle:
Fashion and Social Media Leaders Speak on the Future
Image: Purple Future by Metaldoll
This year at the Fashion Techie we’ve been thinking about the future of fashion and technology. We’ve reached a new decade this year, at NYFW there are more social media and fashion events than I can count and many companies have stepped forward and embraced fashion and technology as a [...]
What is Fashion 3.0?
One of the most fascinating discussions to date has to be the emergence of Web 3.0….which translates to Fashion 3.0 for those of use involved in online fashion. I’ve always been one of those people who obsess over what’s coming next or what’s going to happen next in technology.
The funny thing is – if you [...]
Virtual Fashion Gifts for the Last Minute Shopper
Yeap. It’s December 23rd and I haven’t done any Christmas shopping yet. Honestly, as much as I love shopping, I refuse to enter any mall or store or boutique because of the chaos. I also refuse to order online and have something shipped. At this stage in the game, shipping will probably costs more [...]
Paris Hilton’s New Hair & Beauty Products Go Viral
“This is a ‘huge’ product launch for Paris, so we wanted to be sure to utilize proven, highly effective marketing elements for an audience of “tween” girls. Think about Paris’s fan base, they’re young, hip, and highly mobile. Incorporating mobile into the product launch was an absolute must for this audience, and, working with a [...]
Project Runway Season 7 Coming Soon In High Def
Project Runway Season 7 is coming back to Lifetime on January 14, 2009. The exciting part for me is the fact that it will be showing in High Def for the first time ever. Seriously… all fashion should be in high def…the colors, the passion, the models…there’s no better way to watch it.
The Sony Pureness: Luxury At Your Finger Tips
“We love to offer our customers beautiful, high-quality products and Sony Ericsson’s Xperia(TM) Pureness phone embodies the sophisticated type of technology our fashion customer appreciates. We’re excited to be the exclusive retailer launching the phone in the US.” -Denise Incandela, President of Saks Direct.
GOSSIP GIRL: Real NYC Stories Revealed: Dani Stahl
The Fashion Techie is proud to give a full review of GOSSIP GIRL: Real NYC Stories which has been produced in partnership by Dove Go Fresh and Gossip Girl. The mini series is about four real girls taking you behind-the-scenes of their gossip-worthy New York lifestyles. The series originally aired on the CW during [...]
Glamour TV: Tressed To Impress Episode 04
Today’s new episode of Glamour TV’s Tressed To Impress by Herbal Essence was released. The girls, Kellene, Jessie, and Alana got a message in a bottle that hinted that “dressing to impress” was the theme of the day for the last challenge. The winner receives $10,000 shopping spree and a chance to represent [...]
TMobile Sidekick LX: Style Meet Technology
Recently a fashion blogger friend (Jordana from Clutch 22) of mine sent me a great lead about the new T Mobile Sidekick LX launching in exactly 22 days as she was on her way to New York to check it out. Being a technology and fashion gal… I had to see what she was [...]
The KeyBag by Joao Sabino
I’m still getting through Elle Magazine’s April Issue. I kind of have this thing where I read each of my fashion magazines cover to cover each month, but in order of my least favorite to favorite. Elle Magazine comes close to the end because it’s one of my favorite magazines.
Today, while reading, I noticed on [...]
My Best Friend Tiffany & Co. Joins The Social Media Age
I love Tiffany. I met her when I was about 12 years old. I was flipping through my mom’s Vogue and I saw it… a beautiful ring by Tiffany. Tiffany and I aren’t on the greatest terms right now. You see, when I got married I really wanted her as my Maid [...]
Vivienne Tam HP Mini – Final Journey Part 1
So, last week was my final days of documenting my journey with the HP Mini Vivienne Tam Edition. This stylish and affordable laptop has given me so much joy… I know it sounds corny, but I’ve never enjoyed a piece of technology as much as I have enjoyed using, carrying around, and gadetizing with my [...]
Technology and Fashion Combine as Mannequins take over New York?
Sony really pulled out all the stops with the “Mannequins take to the street” campaign. The company partnered with six different fashion designers that outfitted mannequins what will be up for view in various parts of Manhattan.
Each mannequin is dressed by a fashion designer, will be displayed until Valentine’s Day, and each mannequin [...]
Vivienne Tam HP Mini Days 3 thru 5
I’m still out on the road with the HP Mini Vivienne Tam Edition and it’s been a really cool journey. This weekend was really fun, I’m still working with Retailing Together and Phoenix Fashion Week this month, getting some great content for both of their websites.
Hilda and Jazzy @ Classy Jazzy Boutique
My first stop was [...]
Fashionista jewelry at Silicon Valley
It’s funny how you find the cutest and most surprising things while browsing online. I stumbled across really cute technology based fashion jewelry collection called “Silicon Valley”. The collection was from capitola girl on Etsy.com. Here’s a few of my favorites:
Next Generation Glass Tile Pendant
Next Generation Glass Tile Pendant
Refrigerator Magnet: Reboot – [...]
Fashionably Smart Clothing
A comment from a reader on The Tastemaker’s Diaries led me to Wiser Smart Clothing and I thought it was cool enough to share. Looks like a regular t-shirt right?
Would you believe that this t-shirt keeps you protected from UV sun rays, incorporates anti-odor technologies that neutralize sweat, includes moisture control to dry perspiration quickly [...]
My "Congrats Obama" Collage
I tried not to get too political on The Technology Starlet, but today is an important day for me. This morning I woke up and a black man was President. And not just any black man, a great black man, Barack Obama….
So in tribute here is my Barack Obama Collage
Will Technology Let You Buy Without Trying On?
New technology, OptiTex software, is allowing fashion designers to simulate real fabrics on their computer monitors… even seeing how the fabric will behave as a model walks down the runway. Read more at Fortune’s writer Jon Fortt’s blog Big Tech.
CoutureCart Makes Online Boutique Startups a Little easier
Courture Cart is an e-commerce shopping cart designed for fashionistas and fashionistos who want open their own online boutique. The company has been focusing on assisting fashion retailers market their website for a number of years and the resounding complaint has been shopping cart solutions.
These guys were able to use this info to strategically [...]
Suzy Menkes On CNN
Suzy Menkes interview with CNN… the ultimate fashion editior… 20 years with Hearld Tribune has made her an icon. She talks about the economy and how she started as a fashion columnist, blogger, editor, and designer…. a must watch for fashionistas and fashion industry professionals.
Embedded video from CNN Video
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360 Degree Mirror
I ran across this new gadget and I think my hubby would stay out of the bathroom forever if I bought this… the 360 degree mirror. For about $40 this bad boy has seven mirror panels for full coverage. The central mirror lights up and it can be mounted with suction cups or [...]
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Laptops For YOUR Fashion Style
One of the worst things you can do is spend your well earned money on a laptop that doesn’t fit your lifestyle. With all of the specs, features, prices, and colors available…choosing one of your most important companions can be a downright headache! Below are three different fashion styles and three [...]
Get Cash Back For Shopping Online!
(left to right): Marie J. Toulantis, CEO, Barnes & Noble.com; Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos.com; Rob Norman, CEO, GroupM Interaction Worldwide; Bill Gates, chairman, Microsoft; Matt Ackley, vice president, Internet Marketing and Advertising, eBay Inc.; Patrick Byrne, CEO, Overstock.com; and Jim Barr, president, Online, Sears Holdings.
Shopping online just keeps getting better and better. Bill Gates has [...]
New Luxury Portable Hard Drive by Iomega
How would like to store 1,000,000,000 photos, 4,260 hours of music, and 375 hours of video for one price of $150?!? That’s what the new luxurious storage called eGo Leather Portable Hard Drive by Iomega offers. It slides easily into a pocket or purse and is a must have for the tech geek fashionistas who [...]
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Beauty Gadgets For All BudgetsI’m not a huge makeup guru. I usually throw on some eye makeup, blush, and lip gloss for the day and add some dark liner and lipstick to transfer to the night. Being a techie and a fashionista, the natural question for me is: How do I look my best and [...]
Computer Games for Tech Geek Fashionistas
I love computer games, but I hate impossible puzzles, action, and seek and find games. I love strategy games, kinda like the Sims, but one I can play on my computer without pulling my hair out with download times and computer freeze up. Here are three games that deserve mention for women out [...]
