Media and Fashion

How else would we know the latest trends and styles without our celebs? They are all over the news, TV, tabloids, magazines and all other forms of visual media showcasing the latest trends in fashion. But with media consumption in our society today at an all-time high, and we just barely have time to glance at things for more than a few seconds, learning the latest trends off the runway has never been easier, if you own an iTouch or iPhone, because there is an app for that. Or several!

1) Style.com - Pulling looks has never been easier when you have the trends at your fingertips! Style.com has released an app where you can view new looks, trends, hair and makeup of the season. Check out the review here, or download it on your mobile device now! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q33cWrM6Sik

2) Fashion Sense app - "We know you will love the easier to use, additional items, and the new indispensable sizing charts! Fashion Sense is your indispensable shopping companion, helping you save money by buying the pieces that are worth it. This simple application will redefine shopping: No more wasted money on ill shaped, incorrect fit, or ugly clothing. Fashion Sense will teach you how to dress for the shape of your body using the same time tested rules celebrity stylists follow to keep the stars looking their best. With one tap, you will be provided expert advice on the nine classic wardrobe pieces every woman should own. Once you have the basics down, come back for additional wardrobe pieces and fit advice. Fashion Sense is designed to grow along with you."

3) Mark - this is a free app that I use. You can view new pieces that you can incorporate into your wardrobe, new hairstyles and makeup in this free and helpful app!

4) Lucky - Lucky magazine is all about shopping, so it’s no surprise they’ve brought you the first digital shopping concierge. With this app, you can browse through the latest trends and shop a wide variety of pieces for each (their selection of fall shoes alone offers over 100 styles), checking for locations nearby and even — here’s our favorite part — have it placed on hold for you. It sounds like the lazy fashionista’s dream, and if it didn’t adhere only to Lucky’s choices of trends (like “arty slick” and “worn in vintagey”), we’d probably never look up from our iPhone again. http://www.halogenlife.com/articles/3357-fashion-at-your-fingertips-iphone-s-few-style-apps-reviewed

5) StyleCaster - As amazing as this idea sounds — utilizing local weather reports to give you functional fashion advice — it’s a bit of a flop in practice. Based on the weather at the time, it gives you three modeled outfit options, which you can then dissect piece-by-piece and even shop for online. So far so good, but we have two major complaints: one, not all those outfits are actually weather-appropriate (if it’s 60 degrees, why would we wear a gold lame miniskirt?), and two, it’s unclear if there’s a way to set style preferences. Also, it’s slow as hell, so we wouldn’t recommend counting on this to decide your outfit for you — sadly, you’ll still just have to dress yourself in the morning. http://www.halogenlife.com/articles/3357-fashion-at-your-fingertips-iphone-s-few-style-apps-reviewed

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