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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas: Chic Sketch
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for that special someone in your life? Chic Sketch mobile app can create a personalized hand-sketched illustration of you and BAE or you and your BFF! Chic Sketch, a fashion illustration app, converts users’ fave photos into custom, Instagrammable sketches. The company also launched a new line of accessories for those who are smart enough to plan ahead: The Chic Case and The Chic Frame. The sketch costs $9.99, but users can enter the code VALENTINES10 (active now through 2/14/2017) for 10% off a sketch.
The Chic Case
Designed for iPhone 6, 6Plus, 7 and 7Plus.$39.99The Chic Frame
Available in two sizes, 4 by 6 inches and 5 by 7 inches.$44.99 for 4 x6 or $49.99 for 5 x 7 frame - Asian, Austin, Australia, Baltimore, Chicago, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Photography, Seoul, Technology, Toronto, Vancouver, WorldWide
New Year, New Me: Fitness Motivation
Losing weight can be challenging, frustrating, and time consuming, but with the right attitude you can surprise yourself with the results. Keep this in mind: It takes 21 days to start or break a habit. Three weeks from now, your body will stop craving sugar and fried food and ask for clean foods and water. All you need a little commitment! Here are a few fitness and eating tips to jump start your new found lifestyle!
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Make healthier choices and NO Junk Food! Here are 25 quick healthy dinner ideas to try.
2. Try a fad diet to help jump start your process.
3. Workout, workout, and workout some more!
Remember in a few months your body will thank you!!
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Lomo’Instant Automat Review – A Retrospective Blast from the Past.
Technology is always advancing. Just twenty years ago, it would be hard to catch everyday moments if you didn’t have a camera around you. But with the convenience of smartphone cameras, it has been increasingly easier to capture these every day occurrences that are important to you. But what has become a convenience, also has dropped in significance. Photos no longer hold the same weight as it did once. It almost feels like the art form has been dwindled to just another simple commodity. This is where the Lomo’Instant Automat appears. The Automat deviates from this monotony and brings it to the palm of your hand for true candid captures.
Anyone can look amazing with a quick shot on the Automat Every shot with the Automat feels like the perfect shot. Starting from the two simple modes (Auto and Manual), you’re given a lot more freedom to play around with the various modes. What is a nice feature, is the Zone Focusing on the Automat. It gives you 3 options (Portrait, Group and Landscape) so you can feel in control with your shots. Powered by 2 CC batteries*, it lasts for a while and I never had to worry about running out of juice while I was out taking shots.
You also have one of Automat’s best features, which is its Automatic Mode. It hones in to the best possible lighting/shutter speed and aperture to create an amazing image, so you don’t have to go through all the trouble of trying to set it up. For newcomers who are trying to get great shots no matter what, this is best go-to option.
The camera comes with a fixed 35mm lens, but Lomography has amazing accessories, such as various lens that you can attach to, if you want to get more technical with your shots.
The camera feels great to hold on, to especially with the lens strap that is provided to you. It fits snug in virtually any coat pocket and in a backpack as well. It takes Fujifilm Instax Mini* films, which are great pocket sized photos that look great to hang on any wall in your apartment/home. The Automat also has an LED Counter, that helps you keep track of how many shots you have left and how many you’ve taken thus far.
Something about the Automat that I personally enjoyed, is the convenience. All it takes is a one click on the side of the Lens to turn it on and I can get ready to take as many shots as I wanted to. It took me a few tries to play around with the settings, but each photo gets better then the last, creating memories to hold onto.The biggest takeaway from any beginner who wants to have a memory of nostalgia, or to a veteran who wants to hone their craft in an unorthodox way, the Automat has a bit of both. This is a camera I recommend to anyone who wants to deviate from the norm and create captivating images that allow to express a different form of creativity.
*Reminder: Fujifilm Instax Mini and batteries are not included. You can find the Fujifilm Instax Mini in Lomography’s Online Shop.
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All-Natural Baby Lotion – Safe & Effective
As a new, first-time mom, I am paranoid about what my baby eats, drinks, wears, poops, does – basically everything! So, I was excited to find body lotion that includes only natural, organic, and plant-based ingredients. Did I mention it’s also vegan, gluten free, and cruelty free? It’s called Snuggly Lotion by Babytime.It doesn’t have a harsh scent, isn’t greasy, and moisturizes as good, if not better than drug store products I’ve tried in the past. The moisturizing properties come from omega oils and cherry butter.
Not only is the product wonderful, but the company supports “green-values” that are upheld during the manufacturing process. All products are manufactured in U.S. facilities using solar power, and are packaged in recycled and sustainable material.
Babies with common skin conditions, like eczema, cradle cap, or general dermatitis are encouraged to try Snuggly Lotion. It is formulated with probiotics which supports skin immunity. The goal of this product is to provide a protective barrier to insulate vulnerable skin and keep out environmental contaminants.
I have been using Snuggly Lotion on my 11 month old daughter for about a month and have seen zero skin irritability, a decrease in dry/bumpy skin (especially on legs), and increased moisture. In the winter months especially, I recommend using it once a day, and slathering extra on your dry hands!
Babytime! Snuggly Lotion can be purchased here.
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Samsung Gear watches now compatible with iOS
Pretty big news!
Samsung has officially launched the Gear S application and Gear Fit application for iOS this weekend, making it the first time that Samsung has decided to iOS users to use the Samsung Gear S2/S3 and Fit watches.
Most of the functionality remains the same. Utilizing the Gear S app, you’ll be able to change watch faces, allow/disable notifications, and receive calls to your Gear S watch. (Depending on the variant of Gear S watch you have, you may be able to respond on the watch.)For those who are looking for a great companion device for their iPhones, this would be a valid step to take. The app for Gear S and Gear Fit is on the App Store if you have an iPhone running iOS 9.0 or above.
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5 Fashion Designers You Must be Aware of this January
Since December is a festive month, we really wear ourselves off when it comes to fashion. It is like we use our entire creative energy to make ourselves look our best. Now, since all our fashion energy is spent during December, January is usually left with boring outfits. Plus, January tends to be the coldest month of the year, which means that we – most of the time – just put on thousands of layers of clothing and end up looking like hobos. To prevent this from happening, we are presenting you with a list of 5 amazing designers, who’ll provide you with the best fashion inspiration.
Gosha Rubchinskiy
With this controversial and mega popular Russian stylist it is all about bringing back the 90s. He keeps winning our hearts with simple hoodies, T-shirts and tracksuits; jeans with his signature prints – 1984, Russian flag, SPORT, sickle and hammer (which is the symbol of communism) etc. The beauty of his designs lies in casualness, timeless pieces and bold symbols. If you do a little bit of research you will see that many celebrities dig his style – from Kylie Jenner to ASAP Rocky. All our fellow sporty types should definitely pay attention to his designs if they lack inspiration.
Dhruv Kapur
If you are a minimalistic type, you should definitely pay special attention to this genius. He relies on architectural elements and neutral palettes. His asymmetrical tailoring (the back is usually longer than the front) and reconstructed male garments in women collections (like a skirt made of suit jacket) make all that minimalism somehow entertaining. His garments flatter women silhouettes and create a powerful message. The best thing about visionary Indian fashion designers is their variety. Manish Arora, opposed to Dhruv, is all about joyful and kaleidoscopic palettes and designs. He matches the unmatchable and makes a fairy tale out of every combination. On his fashion shows, you will see every color of the rainbow, unusual makeup combinations, lot of dresses and A-skirts as well as blazers and hoodies. Wake up your inner child by trying out some of these styles – you won’t regret it.
Farah Malik and Dana Arbib
Farah Malik, who comes from Pakistan and Dana Arbib who comes from Lebanon, joined forces and started a new brand called A Peace Treaty, which is all about capes, bags, jewelry, hats, knits etc.
When it comes to jewelry, it is all about combining Islam and Judaism style by making golden rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces etc. that contain some symbols of both religions (the Star of David with a moonstone, for example).
Knits are all about traditional geometric patterns and colors (red, black, gold, brown, purple etc.). The same goes for capes and scarves. It is clear that they both have a huge respect for their cultures.
Bags are filled with geometric patterns and vivid colors: from yellow over red, all the way to blue and black.Isa Tapia
“Love your shoes love yourself” says Isa. This fabulous designer is known for her beautiful imagination and refined taste. She combines edgy with romantic, and cute with fearless. For 2017. she has prepared some incredible boho chic and denim details, rainbow colors and many more surprises we are dying to see. She knocked us off our feet with her FW 2016 heel collection, where you could see everything from black to baby pink. As we can notice, straps are her signature heel accessory – which is super cool and always trendy. One thing is for sure – she definitely won’t fail to surprise us again this season.
One thing is crucial: we must not forget about fashion, as 2017. is definitely going to wow us. We should also be a bit bolder, and try out some new styles we’ve never tried before.
