Girls In Tech

Technology has revolutionized the way we find the clothes we love. Whether it’s through online flash sales, Facebook, or Twitter, the digital revolution has ensured that good style is always a mere click away. Myriad fashion-focused smartphone apps make sure you never miss a look. With so many to choose from, we thought we should seek out the best of the freebies.

Here’s the list:

1. Pose
2. Style.com
3. Chicfeed
4. Net-a-Porter
5. Top Shop
6. DVF
7. Lucky
8. Fashion Network Original
9. Vogue Stylist
10. Gucci

You can read the full article on the high low.

Tags: Adriana Gascoigne, apps, fashion, Free, girls in tech, iphone, mobile, smartphone, Style, technology, Top Fashion Apps, women in tech
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Girls in Tech is excited and honored to announce that Neiman Marcus & Guerlain are joining forces to celebrate women in technology at the upcoming Fashion’s Night Out this Thursday!

Join Girls in Tech, Neiman Marcus and Guerlain  for a night of pampering and high fashion which includes  a complimentary makeup consultation with Guerlain’s Celebrity Makeup Artist  Marcus Monson, accompanied by champagne and sweets! Marcus regularly appears on morning TV shows across the country and meets with all of the Beauty Directors of the top women’s magazines. Marcus has worked with celebs like Hilary Swank, Liv Tyler, Ivanka Trump and Cheryl Hines.

The tribute to Girls in Tech does not stop there. Guerlain will be giving all Girls in Tech members a complimentary Guerlain Rouge G lipstick that will come engraved (!) with Girls in Tech on it. All you need to do is reserve a makeover spot or a spot for Marcus’ mini consultations (again all complimentary for GIT members) this Thursday. To  book a Guerlain consultation please call 650.329.3300 ext. 2103 or email lorinda_menchavez@neimanmarcusstores.com. To reserve a seat at the Fall Beauty Presentation call 650.329.3303 or email RsvpPaloAlto@neimanmarcus.com

Event Details

http://bit.ly/pBi7e7
September 8, 6pm-8pm

NM salutes Girls In Tech

Fall Beauty Presentation with Guerlain, demonstrations of NM beauty tools and more!!!

Champagne & Sweets
7 pm at the NM Private Lounge, Level Three

Complimentary makeup consultations with Marcus Monson, Guerlain’s Celebrity Makeup Artist from 4 to 8 pm

FNO SPECIAL GIFT!
Receive a GIT monogrammed Le Rouge G lipstick with mirror when you schedule a consultation with Marcus or reserve a seat at Marcus’ Fall Beauty Presentation

Please reply 650.329.3303 or RSVP: RsvpPaloAlto@neimanmarcus.com

Tags: fashion, guerlain, neiman marcus, night out, tech
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There is a space that exists between ambition and success, the dull and delicious, static and  fresh – a demure gap of inspiration that can catalyze global movements, or remain entirely  invisible.

That space is called the AHA. A flash instant, in which our entire perspectives are shifted,  swirled and flipped inside out – revealing a new playing field of ideas and opportunities.

Shauna Mei harnessed her AHA moment a long time ago and launched AHAlife this past Monday. Curious minds all over the world will soon be kowtowing in gratitude.

AHAlife.com is a discovery platform of innovative lifestyle products built for savvy, socially conscious consumers. The AHAlife experience is unerringly reflective of how we are growing as a society. As our lives become more and more cramped with shiny new things, we naturally begin searching for ways to filter and curate. We yearn to cut out the noise, so that we can save time and focus on what’s most important, interesting, inspiring. Which is exactly what AHAlife does for the consumer palette.

Their mantra, “1 product. 24 hours. 100% inspiring,” leverages urgency, scarcity and crowd-sourcing to break the heavy mold of e-commerce by creating a shopping process where the only sales pitch is one we make to ourselves. Because the real ‘aha’ behind AHAlife is their growing network of curators who suggest fiercely inspired products from all over the world.  And though that list of curators includes the likes of Diane Von Furstenberg, Tim Gunn and Vivienne Tam, anyone can submit products for consideration. The platform gives us the chance to be influential tastemakers, ultimately guiding ourselves to become a new generation of more sophisticated, conscious and self-generated consumers. You could say AHAlife is a tastemaker of tastemakers. And it is precisely this move that will be the source of their viral success.

Hey Shauna. You always said you loved when people make everyday objects beautiful. Well – look what you have done to the entire industries of e-commerce and media. You. Go. Girl.

There is a force that sits quietly, waiting to be noticed. A bolt of lightning willing the Earth to obtain a charge.

That force is called the AHA. It stops time, allowing us to discover and recognize a piece of life at its fullest. And it is that AHA that pulls our everyday ordinary into a state of infinite beauty.

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For more information, sign up to become a member at www.ahalife.com

Tags: aha, aha moment, AHAlife, e-commerce, editorial, fashion, New York, ny, nyc, shauna mei, shopping, social media
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year – fashion week. And, from fashion blogs to the New York Times , everyone’s talking about all the sensational styles currently making their way down the runways of Lincoln Center. Of course, not everyone has a front row seat for all that fabulous fashion.

Fortunately, thanks to the wonders of modern technology, you don’t need a ticket to check out the latest trends on the runway. All you have to do is turn on your computer. Which is way easier than navigating the steps of Lincoln Center in your stilettos anyway.

Speaking of navigating, I’ve rounded up the best sites for finding fashion coverage on the web in this handy guide – How To: Find Fashion Show Videos & Fashion Show Pics Online. It’s full of the best places to find fashion show videos, behind the scenes coverage of fashion week, runway show reviews and more.

And the best part? These resources will last well beyond the trends they’re covering, so you can keep checking back for fresh fashion coverage during the rest of this season and beyond. Because the best fashion statement is the one that’s always in style. Well, that and pretty much anything by Chanel.

To see more fabulous lists, check out Ranker – home of the best lists on the web (if I do say so myself).

Tags: fashion, fashion sites, Internet, web
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All the tech stars were aligned for the rock star themed Fashion’s Night Out, which was graciously produced by Hillary Gadsby of A Gadsby Affair, and hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills.  In case you didn’t hear the pre-event buzz, Fashion’s Night Out is a global initiative created by Anna Wintour of Vogue to celebrate the world of fashion.  And, let’s face it, it’s a good excuse to buy that coveted pair of shoes or the must have bag of the fall season.

The Girls in Tech enjoyed our signature GITini’s and snacked on hors d’ oeuvres and cupcakes by Frosted Cupcakery in our private VIP lounge.  Mingle Media TV covered the event and we will be posting interviews with shortly of some of our tech divas.  Other highlights of the evening included hair done by Blow LA, rock star makeovers, and let’s not forget a generous 15% off throughout the store, with 5% of proceeds going to our featured charity, Dress for Success.

Ladies shopped, mingled, and danced to a live DJ on every floor.  I even bought a fabulous new pair of Elizabeth & James heels, hey it was for charity!  This was one of our best events to date and we hope you will come next year to celebrate a night of fashion, technology and community.

Brought to you by LaurelK.com

Tags: a gadsby affair, beverly hills, fashion, Fashion's Night Out, girls in tech, hillary gadsby, laurel kaufman, laurelk, saks, saks fifth avenue, social networking, technology
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…And that’s just what I’ll be doing on September 10 all over a little piece of heaven I like to call the Saks Fifth Avenue shoe department.  Louboutin ankle boots…Chloé knee-high pebbled leather… I think “I just found me a brand new box of matches, yeah!”

Join Girls in Tech LA and shop for a cause on September 10 at GITLA’s Fashion’s Night Out event at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills, benefiting Dress for Success.  With 15% shopping discounts, rock star makeovers, swag bags, and cocktails, is there any way this event could get even more fabulous? Actually, there is…

Attendees can enter to win a pair of must-have Fall boots from 10022-SHOE – an even bigger piece of heaven located at Saks on Fifth Avenue in NYC.  (A shoe department so big, it has its own zip code. Yes, that’s right, its own zip code!) I told you, FABULOUS!

So take a walk around the 90210 shoe department on September 10, enter to win, and let your feet celebrate Fashion’s Night Out!

What: Girls in Tech Presents: Fashion’s Night Out sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue
When: Friday, September 10 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Tickets: Click here!

“…Are you ready, boots? Start WALKIN’!!”

Tags: Dress for Success, fashion, Fashion's Night Out, girls in tech, Los Angeles, networking
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Unless you’re already a celebrity, how often do you get a chance to spend a Friday night walking across the red carpet on your way into a private VIP lounge to have a glass of bubbly?  Or discuss rock n’ roll inspired fashion with other influential women that come from a wide variety of industries?

My guess is not very often, which is exactly why coming to Fashion’s Night Out on September 10th in Beverly Hills, CA at Sak’s Fifth Avenue will be a night to remember (…or not to remember if you drink too much bubbly!).

As if the details above aren’t enough to make FNO a memorable night, there will also be opportunities for attendees to enjoy rock icon makeovers and receive backstage style tips from our resident fashionistas.  Further, you get 15% off any purchase and 5% of sales benefit Dress for Success, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing women with professional attire to thrive in work and life.

But wait…there’s more!  Spend $500 or more on Chloe merchandise and let their artist commemorate your new look with a one of a kind sketch in your new outfit.  The French fashion label offers luxurious style, accessories, fragrances, handbags, shoes, and more.

Why so much awesome in one night?

September 10th marks the first evening of New York Fashion Week, So, retailers across the world are celebrating by staying open late and hosting in-store events.  FNO was created to help retailers during a tough economy and encourage spending while connecting everything to a great cause.

So come out, splurge, and get pampered!  It’s the perfect opportunity to get your wardrobe and look ready for the fall and winter seasons.  And don’t worry, nobody leaves empty handed.  Every attendee will receive a swag bag, filled with freebies and goodies from our sponsors and promotional partners.

For more information and tickets:
http://gitfashion2010.eventbrite.com


Tags: 5th, ave, avenue, beverly, charity, chloe, dress, fashion, fashion's, fifth, for, hills, makeovers, night, out, saks, Style, sucess, wardrobe
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We’ve all had those days. The days where you feel like no matter how many clothes are crammed into your closet, you still don’t own anything you actually want to get dressed in. Forget feeling fabulous. On days like that, it’s enough of an effort trying not to feel like a total fashion failure.  Which is, of course, the polar opposite of how fashion is supposed to make you feel.

Fashion is supposed to feel glamorous, exotic, inspiring. It’s supposed to take the everyday act of getting dressed and turn it into something bigger – the opportunity to outfit yourself in armor that expresses your personality and lets you take on the day with that special sort of swagger that only comes from feeling. .  .you guessed it – fabulous.

The fall 2010 fashion collections were about just that, featuring “conservative glamour, chic urban warriors, eccentric color combinations, and more” as Harper’s Bazaar put it.  In short, the prevailing theme for fall 2010 fashion seemed to be the powerful, professional woman, taking on her life – and her closet – one killer, creative look at a time.

It’s a theme that dovetails nicely with the upcoming Fashion’s Night Out event at Saks Fifth Avenue, presented by Girls in Tech LA. Five percent of proceeds from Saks’ sales that evening will go  to Dress For Success, “a non-profit organization that provides interview suits, confidence boosts, and career development to low-income women in over 75 cities worldwide.”  It’s truly an organization that helps women do good by helping them look and feel good. And it’s one we’re happy to help support.

The event itself will feature swag bugs stuffed with goodies, rock star makeovers, consults with stylists, cocktails and more.  Plus, there will also be giveaways from the brilliant fall collections by Elie Tahari and Pink Tartan.  Tahari’s travel-themed collection for fall was full of fur coats, casually elegant cardigans, military-inspired suiting and more. Pink Tartan also pulled together military-like precision and feminine details, creating a collection that was just the right balance of serious and sweet.

At Fashion’s Night Out, you can enter to win pieces from both designers on the fourth floor of the gorgeous Saks Fifth Avenue Beverly Hills, while also swigging cocktails, swapping style tips and supporting Dress For Success. Getting the chance to finally solve the ‘I have nothing to wear’ problem while raising money for a great cause and also enjoying everything Fashion’s Night Out has to offer? I can’t think of a better way to get yourself feeling fabulous for fall.

What: Girls in Tech LA Presents Fashion’s Night Out

Where: Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills

When: September 10, 6-10pm

Register Here.

Tags: cocktails, event, fashion, networking
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Last week was a bitter sweet moment for me and my time with Girls in Tech, San Francisco. It was my last event with the chapter before I relocate next month, but it was by far my personal favorite!  I sat down in front of an oh-so-fashionable audience and had a conversation with the amazing San Francisco fashion blogger Jennine Jacob of The Coveted.

My first blog post for Girls in Tech was about Jennine and her blog that I just fell in love with and visited daily to get the scoop on outfit ideas, new designers, local shops and more. I thought, what better way to end my years volunteering for Girls in Tech with one-on-one talk with Jennine to learn about her successful blog, her amazing Independent Fashion Bloggers Network and other ventures she’s starting.

Jennine modestly walked us through her blogging career that we all see as an amazing success. She is well-known in the San Francisco blogger community, was just featured in San Francisco’s 7×7 Magazine and IFB has a huge membership and is actively involved in New York Fashion Week.

She explained that The Coveted was not an overnight success, but something she worked at for a long time and built her following organically. She gave inspirational tips for new bloggers on how to gain readership, how to get involved in their online communities and how to best monetize their blogs without ads splashed all over.

It was a great event that I was looking forward to after months of execution and planning. I thank Jennine for taking the time to share her journey with our Girls in Tech San Francisco members and other local aspiring bloggers.

Thanks also to the Sandbox Suites for the fantastic venue and to Laura Jane Iriarte for photographing the event! Take a look!

Tags: blogging, fashion, San Francisco
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“Now who says fashion isn’t an intellectual discipline?” Jennine asks her readers who are devoted to Coveted. Not many would disagree that there’s much to be said about Cynthia Rowley’s resort collection, or if anyone will be gutsy enough to rock a head dress, and how a buy/sell/trade store can be a treasure chest of finds. Although Jennine advises, “… it’s not worth it to buy used Forever21…even though I have done it.”

She is not a designer at Karl Lagerfeld’s studio writing from lofty industry knowledge. Her honesty, candor, and some self deprecating humor has pulled readers into her world of fashion which is relevant, relate-able, and fun. Her captivating and witty writing style along with her knowledge of the industry (mainly through being a shopaholic and world traveler) makes readers feel like they are like minded fashionistas too with the same realities. “I knew I wanted to wear makeup as long as I could remember, but applying it was always another story.”

Jennine has taken a life long passion and grown it through the beautiful, intricate, and accessible world of technology. The Coveted has been featured on Glamour, IQONs, Modepass, and Pronto and she has since founded the Independent Fashion Bloggers Network. It is what can happen when you combine passion, talent, and technology and it could be you! Fashion Police and Fashion Criminals alike will benefit from learning about Jennine’s path to blogging success.

She has a chronic dilemma though “….muffin top! Every time I wear jeans, it always boils down to a choice between muffin top or saggy bottom.” Jennine’s dedication to denim has inspired another blog called Eat Sleep Denim. Where will this end? What is the future for Jennine? How will she scale her business? I’m excited to find the answers at the Girls in Tech event July 21^st. Are you?

A special thanks to our hosts Sandbox Suites, Bay Area’s premier provider of affordable, flexible, on-demand shared office space for entrepreneurs, independent professionals and small businesses.  What better place to corral a group of budding entrepreneurs?

Blogger Spotlight: Jennine Jacob of The Coveted

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (PT)

Sandbox Suites 123 10th Street, San Francisco

Get all the details and buy your tickets now by clicking HERE

Tags: Bloggers, blogging, designers, eat sleep denim, entrepreneur, entrepreneurs, fashion, fashionista, glamour, San Francisco, shopping, Terra Khachooni, The Coveted, women in tech, writer, writers
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