DIGITAL GIRL DIGITS

From web design to personal dressing, #hautegeeks know that style is all in the details. A true fashionista keeps a polished persona from head to toe, and that means keeping your digits in tip-top shape. Between typing, tapping and swipping on the regular, if you're a digital darling, you probably notice some chipping by the second or third day of your fresh mani. Talk about #fashiongirlproblems. 

But let's be real, the only thing worse than un-polished nails, are half-polished nails. If you can't get to the salon on the regular, try using a sealing top coat (like OPI or Sally Hansen Insta-Dri) with your at-home mani to keep color and shine on your nails for an extended period.

Quick-Tip: If you're re-polishing with the same color, no need to take the entire color off your nail. Use your polish remover to break through the top coat and first layer of the color. From there, re-polish using the original color, and seal with a top coat for an even finish.

Currently Obsessing: Deborah Lippmann Edge of Glory Holographic Nail Lacquer discovered via Erica @ Fashionlushxx. The two-step polish was made exclusively for Gaga's Workshop and is now on sale for $29.00 @ Barney's.

THE UNIFORM

It's no shocker that the black boyfriend blazer/skinny jean combo has become the unofficial #hautegeek uniform. You'll see it as a go-to for conferences, meetings, and interviews, and for good reason: it says 'I'm chic...and smart.' It's dressy enough to match our killer stacked heels, but comfy enough for us to run the gammet of our jam-packed days. Not to mention it means extra pockets for all our gadgets and the uber-ease of seamlessly matching any office-cas outfit to instantly up the professionalism level.

While I too am guilty of the look, I challenge my fellow #hautegeeks to spice it up for Spring. A lightweight trench, breezy kimono, or spunky novelty jacket is the perfect way to stir the fashion pot. Don't let tried and true, turn into tired. We're leaders, and if we're the first to know about new tech and trends, we should be the first to rock innovation in our wardrobe as well. Leave the pocket space to your handbag.

TUNE IN.TURN ON. DROP OUT. #1

Since Day 1, the web has been a Drizzy Drake world, and The Hautegeek is no exception y'all. As a fan of Aubrey since his Degrassi days (oh yeah, I said it!) it makes my heart happy to see his continued success. His recent album Take Care is nothing short of amazing, and this medley by youtubers TOTALLY does it justice.

SH*T THE INTERNET SAYS

The fashion and internet meme stars have aligned to present us all with this gem. #SOAMAZE

BACK WITH A VENGENCE

While it was super difficult to stay away from my new blog baby (along with all my other social networking mediums) for the last 24 hours, I'm happy to report that the blackout is over. Did you join me in protest? Do you think Congress got the message?

All this talk about potential censorship has really got me thinking about the future (and past) of my regularly used applications. I mean, no pinterest? Who would we be kidding...talk about a nightmare. But what did we do before pinterest? Tumbled? Hearted? Does weheartit even still exist? How quick we are to jump on the beta bandwagons of new social obsessions...I'm an early adapter, I admit it. When I find a new source that does what my old one did more effectively and efficiently, why wouldn't I drop the other altogether? But if none of these outlets were available at all...I shudder at the thought! What sites/apps do you use or need in your social toolbox?

Like most of my fashionista friends, pinterest, facebook, twitter, and blogger run the show, with supporting roles from spotify, hypemachine, and tumblr.

STOP SOPA

Wikipedia, along with thousands of other sites and blogs, will be blacked out tomorrow in protest of Congress' SOPA and Protect IP censorship bills. The blackout will serve as an unfortunate sneek peak if the initiatives pass.

What does this mean for you and your blogs? Congress is attempting to block Americans from visiting sites that have as little as one infringing link (think pirated or downloadable material) and is the same type of censorship used in China, Iran and Syria.

Besides obvious music blogs and sites that may be using copyrighted music tracks, videos, and more, email providers and social networks will also be affected. Yep, that means tumblr, Blogger, facebook, twitter, even our beloved pinterest could be under attack.


Learn more and show your support here. Follow hastags #wikipediablackout #sopastrike and #censorshipeverywhere for updates.

“When ideas are blocked, information deleted, conversations stifled and people constrained in their choices, the Internet is diminished for all of us.. There isn’t an economic Internet and a social Internet and a political Internet. There’s just the Internet.” - Hillary Clinton, United States Secretary of State

2012: YEAR OF THE #HAUTEGEEK

They say you don't know how much you love something til you've lost it. On NYE that something was technology, and it brought the realization that I'm part of a new breed of fashionistas who love being able to share their passions almost as much as the passions themselves.

They call me a blogger, media maven, and digital darling. I call myself a #hautegeek.